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Dec 31, 2020
Tri Pointe Q4 2020 Earnings Report
Tri Pointe Homes reported strong Q4 2020 results driven by order growth, margin expansion and backlog increase.
Key Takeaways
Tri Pointe Homes reported a strong fourth quarter of 2020, with a 14% year-over-year increase in net new home orders, a 130 basis point expansion in homebuilding gross margin to 23.2%, and a 69% increase in unit backlog compared to the previous year. The company's total liquidity stood at $1.2 billion, including $621 million in cash.
Diluted earnings per share were $0.92.
Homebuilding gross margin percentage was 23.2%.
Net new home orders increased by 14% year-over-year.
Backlog dollar value reached $1.9 billion, up 69% year-over-year.
Forward Guidance
The following outlook is based on the Company’s backlog as of December 31, 2020, current market dynamics and management’s estimates. Actual results could differ due to, among other things, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Positive Outlook
- The Company anticipates delivering between 1,100 and 1,200 homes at an average sales price between $625,000 and $635,000 for the first quarter of 2021.
- The Company expects its homebuilding gross margin percentage to be in the range of 21.5% to 22.5% for the first quarter of 2021.
- The Company expects its effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2021 to be approximately 25%.
- For the full year, the Company expects to open approximately 70 new communities and end the year with between 125 and 135 active selling communities.
- The Company anticipates delivering between 5,700 and 6,000 homes at an average sales price between $600,000 and $610,000 for the full year.
Challenges Ahead
- There remains uncertainty regarding COVID-19 and future developments, including the duration and severity of the outbreak, as well as the related short-term and long-term impacts on the economy.
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