The chart below shows how TMHC performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, TMHC sees a -1.50% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +1.75% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -0.19%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Home Sales Performance: Delivered 3,571 homes at an average price of $608,000, generating nearly $2.2 billion in revenue with an adjusted home closings gross margin of 24.9%.
Earnings and Book Value Growth: Achieved nearly 30% year-over-year growth in adjusted earnings per diluted share, reaching $2.64, and a 14% increase in book value per share to $56.
Net Orders Growth: Fourth quarter net orders increased 11% year-over-year, with an absorption pace of 2.6 per community, up from 2.4 a year ago, leading to an annualized absorption pace of 3 for the year.
Financial Services Revenue Increase: Financial services revenue rose to $54 million with a gross margin of 48%, up from $43 million and 46% a year ago, reflecting a capture rate of 89%.
Share Repurchase Activity: Repurchased 1.4 million shares for $90 million in the fourth quarter, totaling $348 million for the year, with a remaining repurchase authorization of $910 million.
Negative
Speculative Sales Reliance: 54% of the quarter's closings came from specs, including 21% that were sold and closed during the quarter, indicating a reliance on speculative sales which may not be sustainable in a fluctuating market.
Resort Segment Sales Decline: Resort lifestyle segment sales declined 9% year over year, attributed to hurricane impacts in Florida and timing of community openings, suggesting vulnerability in this segment.
Home Price Stability: The average closing price of homes remained flat year over year at $608,000, indicating potential pricing pressure and lack of growth in home values despite increased demand.
Land Cost Inflation Impact: Land cost inflation is projected to rise to approximately 7% this year from 4% in 2024, which could further squeeze margins and profitability.
Legal Reserve Impact: The company reported a legal reserve set up for $17 million related to a court case, contributing to a significant negative impact on other income, reflecting ongoing legal challenges.
Earnings call transcript: Taylor Morrison Home beats Q4 2024 forecasts
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