FORT WASHINGTON, PA — Luxury home builder, Toll Brothers Inc. (NYSE: TOL), reported strong results for the first quarter ending January 31, 2024, with significant increases in net income, earnings per share and home sales revenues, reassuring market watchers in the process.
The company reported a net income of $239.6 million for the first quarter, a 25% increase from the same period last year. Earnings per share also rose to $2.25 per diluted share, compared to $1.70 in FY 2023’s first quarter. Pre-tax income saw a surge to $311.2 million from $253.8 million.
Home sales revenues swelled to $1.93 billion, marking a 10% increase compared to FY 2023’s first quarter. The reported sales from 1,927 homes demonstrated a robust 6% increase in home deliveries. Additionally, the company posted a 42% increase in the value of net signed contracts, which reached $2.06 billion.
However, the backlog value dropped by 18%, standing at $7.08 billion at the first quarter’s end. Homes in backlog also saw a 13% decrease.
“The combination of top-line growth and greater operating efficiency led to earnings of $2.25 per diluted share in the quarter, a 32% increase over last year’s first quarter”, stated Douglas C. Yearley, Jr., chairman and CEO of Toll Brothers.
Yearley went on to describe the strong demand experienced in another quarter, with net contracts standing at 2,042 for $2.06 billion, up 40% in units and 42% in dollars. With a healthy job market, improving consumer sentiment and low levels of resale inventory, he expressed optimism towards a strong demand for new homes continuing into 2024.
Such robust results have led to the company raising its full-year guidance across all key metrics. The company also reported a successful land sale to a commercial developer, expected to result in a pre-tax land sale gain of approximately $175 million in FY 2024’s second quarter. Given these developments, the company aims to earn between $13.25 and $13.75 per diluted share in fiscal 2024.
The company’s robust performance is also demonstrated through the growth of its financial solidity. Stockholders’ equity stood at $7.02 billion at the close of the first quarter of FY 2024, a rise from $6.80 billion at FY 2023 year-end. Furthermore, the company ended the first quarter of FY 2024 with a lower net debt-to-capital ratio of 21.4%, compared to 27.5% at FY 2023’s first quarter end.
The robust numbers illustrate Toll Brothers’ solid financial position and bright outlook. With a healthy balance sheet, ample liquidity, and no significant near-term debt maturities, the company is well-positioned to continue investment in its business while returning cash to stockholders throughout the year, promising exciting prospects for market watchers.
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