Tri Pointe Q4 2019 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
TRI Pointe Group reported positive results for the fourth quarter of 2019, with a 52% year-over-year increase in new home orders and diluted earnings per share of $0.85. Home sales revenue reached $1.1 billion, and the company's Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase program.
New home orders increased by 52% year-over-year.
Homebuilding gross margin percentage was 21.9%.
Diluted earnings per share reached $0.85.
A new stock repurchase program was approved for up to $200 million.
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Forward Guidance
For the first quarter of 2020, the Company expects to open 15 new communities and close out of 7 communities, which would result in 145 active selling communities as of March 31, 2020. In addition, the Company anticipates delivering between 875 and 950 homes at an average sales price of approximately $600,000. The Company expects its homebuilding gross margin percentage to be in the range of 19.5% to 20.5% for the first quarter of 2020 and anticipates its SG&A expense as a percentage of homes sales revenue will be approximately 15% during such period. Lastly, the Company expects its effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2020 to be approximately 25%.
Revenue & Expenses
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