Tri Pointe Homes reported a successful fourth quarter with home sales revenue of $1.2 billion, a homebuilding gross margin percentage of 22.9%, and diluted earnings per share of $1.36. Net new home orders increased by 143%, and backlog units increased by 58%. The company ended the year with 155 active selling communities, a 14% increase over the prior year.
Net new home orders increased 143% to 1,078.
Backlog units increased 58% to 2,320, and backlog dollar value increased 38% to $1.6 billion.
Active selling communities increased 14% to 155.
Diluted earnings per share were $1.36.
For the first quarter of 2024, the Company anticipates delivering between 1,200 and 1,400 homes at an average sales price between $645,000 and $655,000. The Company expects its homebuilding gross margin percentage to be in the range of 22.0% to 23.0% for the first quarter of 2024 and anticipates its SG&A expense as a percentage of home sales revenue will be in the range of 12.0% to 13.0%. Lastly, the Company expects its effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2024 to be approximately 26.5%. For the full year of 2024, the Company anticipates delivering between 6,000 and 6,300 homes at an average sales price between $645,000 and $655,000. The Company expects its homebuilding gross margin percentage to be in the range of 21.5% to 22.5% for the full year of 2024 and anticipates its SG&A expense as a percentage of home sales revenue will be in the range of 10.5% to 11.5%. Lastly, the Company expects its effective tax rate for the year to be approximately 26.5%.
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