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Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (BZH) announced its fiscal first quarter 2024 financial results, highlighting a net income of $21.7 million, a 19.4% decrease in adjusted EBITDA, and a 14.2% decrease in homebuilding revenue. Despite a cybersecurity incident affecting revenue, the company remains optimistic about its multi-year outlook and growth objectives.
Positive
  • Net new orders increased by 70.7% from the prior year quarter.
  • Homebuilding gross margin increased by 70 basis points to 19.9%.
  • Controlled lots increased by 6.6% to 26,374 compared to the prior year quarter.
  • The company remains committed to ensuring that every new Beazer home started by the end of 2025 will be Zero Energy Ready.
  • During the quarter, the company repurchased $4.3 million of its outstanding 6.750% unsecured Senior Notes due March 2025.
Negative
  • Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 19.4% primarily due to lower homebuilding revenue.
  • Homebuilding revenue decreased by 14.2% year-over-year.
  • The dollar value of homes in backlog decreased by 0.9% on a 3.7% decrease in ASP of homes in backlog.

Insights

The reported financial results from Beazer Homes USA, Inc. highlight several key metrics that are of interest to investors and market analysts. A noteworthy point is the net income from continuing operations which stands at $21.7 million, a decrease from the prior year's $24.4 million. This decline is significant as net income is a direct indicator of the company's profitability and can influence investor sentiment and stock valuation.

Another critical aspect is the adjusted EBITDA, which has seen a 19.4% decrease. EBITDA is often used as a proxy for the operating performance of a company and a decline could signal underlying issues in operational efficiency or cost management. Additionally, the homebuilding revenue has decreased by 14.2%, which could be attributed to both a decrease in home closings and average selling price (ASP). This contraction in revenue is a concern as it directly impacts the bottom line and could be a result of market conditions or internal challenges.

The gross margin improvement, however, is a positive indicator, suggesting the company has managed to control direct costs despite the revenue downturn. The increase in net new orders by 70.7% is also a strong sign of demand, which could bode well for future revenue. Yet, the increase in SG&A expenses as a percentage of total revenue is a potential red flag for cost control moving forward.

It is also important to consider the company's liquidity and debt ratios. A lower total debt to total capitalization ratio year-over-year indicates an improvement in the company's financial structure, which can reduce financial risk and possibly lead to lower costs of capital.

The significant increase in net new orders and a reduction in the cancellation rate from 37.1% to 19.0% suggest that Beazer Homes is experiencing a rebound in market demand. This is likely influenced by the declining mortgage rates mentioned, which typically spur homebuying activity. The increase in orders per community per month showcases the company's effective market penetration and sales strategies.

The backlog is an essential indicator of future revenue potential and while the dollar value is slightly down, the increase in backlog units points towards a healthy pipeline. However, the decrease in ASP within the backlog could potentially indicate a shift in the mix of homes being sold towards lower price points or increased use of incentives to maintain sales momentum.

Beazer Homes' commitment to building Zero Energy Ready homes and being recognized as an Indoor airPLUS Leader of the Year reflects a strategic focus on sustainability and health, which is increasingly important to consumers. This could enhance the brand's appeal and competitive positioning in the market, potentially leading to long-term growth.

Beazer Homes' strategic commitment to Zero Energy Ready homes aligns with a growing consumer and regulatory trend towards energy efficiency and sustainability. The U.S. Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready Home program sets rigorous requirements for energy savings, which can result in lower utility bills for homeowners and contribute to overall sustainability goals.

The company's increase in Zero Energy Ready homes from 2% to 54% of new home starts within a year is a substantial shift towards sustainable building practices. This not only meets emerging consumer preferences but can also provide Beazer Homes with potential long-term cost savings through energy efficiency and possibly government incentives for sustainable construction.

The recognition by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as the Indoor airPLUS Leader of the Year adds to the company's reputation for quality and sustainability. Such accolades can strengthen brand differentiation and may lead to increased market share as consumers become more environmentally conscious.

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (NYSE: BZH) (www.beazer.com) today announced its financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2023.

“Against a backdrop of declining mortgage rates in late November and early December, we generated strong first quarter results,” said Allan P. Merrill, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Driven by a higher sales pace and greater community count, net new orders grew significantly versus the prior year. With a large backlog, improving cycle times and community count growth, we’re on track to meet our growth and profitability goals for the fiscal year.”

“At the end of December, one of our title insurer providers experienced a cybersecurity incident, which delayed a number of closings in the quarter. Although the delayed closings led to slightly lower revenue and earnings in the quarter, I’m pleased to report that these delayed closings were all completed during the first two weeks of January and that the title insurance provider has returned to normal operations.”

Looking further out, Mr. Merrill concluded, “Our multi-year outlook and growth objectives remain on track, and we continue to have confidence in sustained demand for the homes we build. We have an ample lot supply to support our community count growth objectives, an accelerating number of Zero Energy Ready homes in our pipeline and a healthy balance sheet, all of which support our ability to create durable value for our stakeholders in the years ahead.”

Beazer Homes Fiscal First Quarter 2024 Highlights and Comparison to Fiscal First Quarter 2023

  • Net income from continuing operations of $21.7 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, compared to net income from continuing operations of $24.4 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, in fiscal first quarter 2023
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $38.0 million, down 19.4%
  • Homebuilding revenue of $380.9 million, down 14.2% on a 10.8% decrease in home closings to 743 and a 3.8% decrease in average selling price (ASP) to $512.7 thousand
  • Homebuilding gross margin was 19.9%, up 70 basis points. Excluding impairments, abandonments and amortized interest, homebuilding gross margin was 22.9%, up 60 basis points
  • SG&A as a percentage of total revenue was 14.3%, up 200 basis points
  • Net new orders of 823, up 70.7% on a 50.4% increase in orders per community per month to 2.0 and a 13.5% increase in average community count to 137
  • Backlog dollar value of $932.8 million, down 0.9% on a 3.7% decrease in ASP of homes in backlog to $520.8 thousand, partially offset by a 2.9% increase in backlog units to 1,791
  • Unrestricted cash at quarter end was $104.2 million; total liquidity was $404.2 million
  • Total debt to total capitalization ratio of 46.5% at quarter end compared to 50.6% a year ago. Net debt to net capitalization ratio of 43.7% at quarter end compared to 47.3% a year ago.

The following provides additional details on the Company's performance during the fiscal first quarter 2024:

Profitability. Net income from continuing operations was $21.7 million, generating diluted earnings per share of $0.70. First quarter adjusted EBITDA of $38.0 million was down $9.1 million, or 19.4%, primarily due to lower homebuilding revenue, partially offset by higher gross margin.

Orders. Net new orders for the first quarter increased to 823, up 70.7% from 482 in the prior year quarter primarily driven by a 50.4% increase in sales pace to 2.0 orders per community per month, up from 1.3 in the prior year quarter, and a 13.5% increase in average community count to 137 from 121 a year ago. The cancellation rate for the quarter was 19.0%, down from 37.1% in the prior year quarter, reflecting an improved sales environment.

Backlog. The dollar value of homes in backlog as of December 31, 2023 was $932.8 million, representing 1,791 homes, compared to $940.9 million, representing 1,740 homes, at the same time last year. The ASP of homes in backlog was $520.8 thousand, down 3.7% versus the prior year quarter.

Homebuilding Revenue. First quarter homebuilding revenue was $380.9 million, down 14.2% year-over-year. The decrease in homebuilding revenue was driven by a 10.8% decrease in home closings to 743 homes, as well as a 3.8% decrease in the ASP to $512.7 thousand. The decrease in home closings was primarily due to lower beginning backlog as well as a cybersecurity incident at one of the nation's largest title insurers. The incident was resolved following the end of the quarter, and since that time, the title insurer has resumed normal business operations.

Homebuilding Gross Margin. Homebuilding gross margin (excluding impairments, abandonments and amortized interest) was 22.9% for the first quarter, up from 22.3% in the prior year quarter as a result of a decrease in build costs, partially offset by an increase in price concessions and closing cost incentives.

SG&A Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenue was 14.3% for the quarter, up 200 basis points year-over-year primarily due to a decrease in revenue.

Land Position. Controlled lots increased 6.6% to 26,374, compared to 24,735 from the prior year quarter. Excluding land held for future development and land held for sale lots, active lots controlled were 25,716, up 7.3% year-over-year. As of December 31, 2023, the Company controlled 53.1% of its total active lots through option agreements compared to 54.4% as of December 31, 2022.

Liquidity. At the close of the first quarter, the Company had $404.2 million of available liquidity, including $104.2 million of unrestricted cash and $300.0 million of remaining capacity under the unsecured revolving credit facility, compared to total available liquidity of $385.7 million a year ago.

Debt Repurchases. During the quarter, the Company repurchased $4.3 million of its outstanding 6.750% unsecured Senior Notes due March 2025, bringing the outstanding balance on its 2025 Senior Notes to $197.9 million.

Senior Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility. During October 2023, the Company increased the available borrowing capacity under the senior unsecured revolving credit facility from $265.0 million to $300.0 million.

Commitment to ESG Initiatives

The Company remains committed to ensuring that by the end of 2025 every new Beazer home that we start will be Zero Energy Ready, which means it will meet the requirements of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Ready Home program. By the end of the first quarter, the Company had Zero Energy Ready homes under construction in every division, consisting of 54% of new home starts in the quarter. This represents a significant increase from the 28% achieved last quarter and the 2% from the prior year quarter.

During October, Beazer Homes was named the 2023 Indoor airPLUS Leader of the Year in the Builder category by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This annual award recognizes market-leading organizations who promote safer, healthier, and more comfortable indoor environments by participating with Indoor airPLUS and offering enhanced indoor air quality protections for new home buyers. Beazer Homes is the first ever corporate builder to earn the honor of Indoor airPLUS Leader of the Year.

Summary results for the three months ended December 31, 2023 are as follows:

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2022

 

 

Change*

New home orders, net of cancellations

 

823

 

 

 

482

 

 

70.7

%

Cancellation rates

 

19.0

%

 

 

37.1

%

 

(1,810) bps

Orders per community per month

 

2.0

 

 

 

1.3

 

 

50.4

%

Average active community count

 

137

 

 

 

121

 

 

13.5

%

Active community count at quarter-end

 

136

 

 

 

119

 

 

14.3

%

Land acquisition and land development spending (in millions)

$

198.7

 

 

$

114.7

 

 

73.2

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total home closings

 

743

 

 

 

833

 

 

(10.8

) %

ASP from closings (in thousands)

$

512.7

 

 

$

533.1

 

 

(3.8

) %

Homebuilding revenue (in millions)

$

380.9

 

 

$

444.1

 

 

(14.2

) %

Homebuilding gross margin

 

19.9

%

 

 

19.2

%

 

70 bps

Homebuilding gross margin, excluding impairments and abandonments (I&A)

 

19.9

%

 

 

19.2

%

 

70 bps

Homebuilding gross margin, excluding I&A and interest amortized to cost of sales

 

22.9

%

 

 

22.3

%

 

60 bps

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes (in millions)

$

22.9

 

 

$

28.6

 

 

(19.8

) %

Expense from income taxes (in millions)

$

1.2

 

 

$

4.2

 

 

(71.6

) %

Income from continuing operations, net of tax (in millions)

$

21.7

 

 

$

24.4

 

 

(11.0

) %

Basic income per share from continuing operations

$

0.71

 

 

$

0.81

 

 

(12.3

) %

Diluted income per share from continuing operations

$

0.70

 

 

$

0.80

 

 

(12.5

) %

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (in millions)

$

21.7

 

 

$

24.3

 

 

(10.7

) %

Adjusted EBITDA (in millions)

$

38.0

 

 

$

47.1

 

 

(19.4

) %

LTM Adjusted EBITDA (in millions)

$

262.9

 

 

$

356.1

 

 

(26.2

) %

Total debt to total capitalization ratio

 

46.5

%

 

 

50.6

%

 

(410) bps

Net debt to net capitalization ratio

 

43.7

%

 

 

47.3

%

 

(360) bps

* Change and totals are calculated using unrounded numbers.

"LTM" indicates amounts for the trailing 12 months.

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Change

Backlog units

 

1,791

 

 

1,740

 

2.9

%

Dollar value of backlog (in millions)

$

932.8

 

$

940.9

 

(0.9

) %

ASP in backlog (in thousands)

$

520.8

 

$

540.8

 

(3.7

) %

Land and lots controlled

 

26,374

 

 

24,735

 

6.6

%

Conference Call

The Company will hold a conference call on February 1, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss these results. Interested parties may listen to the conference call and view the Company's slide presentation on the "Investor Relations" page of the Company's website, www.beazer.com. In addition, the conference call will be available by telephone at 800-475-0542 (for international callers, dial 630-395-0227). To be admitted to the call, enter the pass code “8571348". A replay of the conference call will be available, until 11:59 PM ET on February 7, 2024 at 800-234-4804 (for international callers, dial 203-369-3686) with pass code “3740”.

About Beazer Homes

Headquartered in Atlanta, Beazer Homes (NYSE: BZH) is one of the country’s largest homebuilders. Every Beazer home is designed and built to provide Surprising Performance, giving you more quality and more comfort from the moment you move in – saving you money every month. With Beazer's Choice Plans™, you can personalize your primary living areas – giving you a choice of how you want to live in the home, at no additional cost. And unlike most national homebuilders, we empower our customers to shop and compare loan options. Our Mortgage Choice program gives you the resources to easily compare multiple loan offers and choose the best lender and loan offer for you, saving you thousands over the life of your loan.

We build our homes in Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. For more information, visit beazer.com, or check out Beazer on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements represent our expectations or beliefs concerning future events, and it is possible that the results described in this press release will not be achieved. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of our control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including, among other things:

  • the cyclical nature of the homebuilding industry and deterioration in homebuilding industry conditions;
  • other economic changes nationally and in local markets, including declines in employment levels, increases in the number of foreclosures and wage levels, each of which are outside our control and may impact consumer confidence and affect the affordability of, and demand for, the homes we sell;
  • elevated mortgage interest rates for prolonged periods, as well as further increases and reduced availability of mortgage financing due to, among other factors, additional actions by the Federal Reserve to address sharp increases in inflation;
  • financial institution disruptions, such as the bank failures that occurred in 2023;
  • continued supply chain challenges negatively impacting our homebuilding production, including shortages of raw materials and other critical components such as windows, doors, and appliances;
  • continued shortages of or increased costs for labor used in housing production, and the level of quality and craftsmanship provided by such labor;
  • inaccurate estimates related to homes to be delivered in the future (backlog), as they are subject to various cancellation risks that cannot be fully controlled;
  • factors affecting margins, such as adjustments to home pricing, increased sales incentives and mortgage rate buy down programs in order to remain competitive;
  • decreased revenues;
  • decreased land values underlying land option agreements;
  • increased land development costs in communities under development or delays or difficulties in implementing initiatives to reduce our cycle times and production and overhead cost structures;
  • not being able to pass on cost increases (including cost increases due to increasing the energy efficiency of our homes) through pricing increases;
  • the availability and cost of land and the risks associated with the future value of our inventory;
  • our ability to raise debt and/or equity capital, due to factors such as limitations in the capital markets (including market volatility), adverse credit market conditions and financial institution disruptions, and our ability to otherwise meet our ongoing liquidity needs (which could cause us to fail to meet the terms of our covenants and other requirements under our various debt instruments and therefore trigger an acceleration of a significant portion or all of our outstanding debt obligations), including the impact of any downgrades of our credit ratings or reduction in our liquidity levels;
  • market perceptions regarding any capital raising initiatives we may undertake (including future issuances of equity or debt capital);
  • changes in tax laws or otherwise regarding the deductibility of mortgage interest expenses and real estate taxes;
  • increased competition or delays in reacting to changing consumer preferences in home design;
  • natural disasters or other related events that could result in delays in land development or home construction, increase our costs or decrease demand in the impacted areas;
  • terrorist acts, protests and civil unrest, political uncertainty, acts of war or other factors over which the Company has no control, such as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the conflict in the Gaza strip;
  • potential negative impacts of public health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic;
  • the potential recoverability of our deferred tax assets;
  • increases in corporate tax rates;
  • potential delays or increased costs in obtaining necessary permits as a result of changes to, or complying with, laws, regulations or governmental policies, and possible penalties for failure to comply with such laws, regulations or governmental policies, including those related to the environment;
  • the results of litigation or government proceedings and fulfillment of any related obligations;
  • the impact of construction defect and home warranty claims;
  • the cost and availability of insurance and surety bonds, as well as the sufficiency of these instruments to cover potential losses incurred;
  • the impact of information technology failures, cybersecurity issues or data security breaches, including cybersecurity incidents impacting third-party service providers that we depend on to conduct our business;
  • the impact of governmental regulations on homebuilding in key markets, such as regulations limiting the availability of water and electricity (including availability of electrical equipment such as transformers and meters); and
  • the success of our ESG initiatives, including our ability to meet our goal that by the end of 2025 every home we start will be Zero Energy Ready, as well as the success of any other related partnerships or pilot programs we may enter into in order to increase the energy efficiency of our homes and prepare for a Zero Energy Ready future.

Any forward-looking statement, including any statement expressing confidence regarding future outcomes, speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all such factors.

-Tables Follow-

BEAZER HOMES USA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

Three Months Ended

 

December 31,

in thousands (except per share data)

 

2023

 

 

 

2022

 

Total revenue

$

386,818

 

 

$

444,928

 

Home construction and land sales expenses

 

309,088

 

 

 

358,970

 

Inventory impairments and abandonments

 

 

 

 

190

 

Gross profit

 

77,730

 

 

 

85,768

 

Commissions

 

13,246

 

 

 

14,105

 

General and administrative expenses

 

41,986

 

 

 

40,648

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

2,233

 

 

 

2,513

 

Operating income

 

20,265

 

 

 

28,502

 

Loss on extinguishment of debt, net

 

(13

)

 

 

(515

)

Other income, net

 

2,657

 

 

 

576

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

22,909

 

 

 

28,563

 

Expense from income taxes

 

1,181

 

 

 

4,155

 

Income from continuing operations

 

21,728

 

 

 

24,408

 

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

 

 

 

(77

)

Net income

$

21,728

 

 

$

24,331

 

Weighted-average number of shares:

 

 

 

Basic

 

30,595

 

 

 

30,219

 

Diluted

 

30,982

 

 

 

30,480

 

Basic income per share:

 

 

 

Continuing operations

$

0.71

 

 

$

0.81

 

Discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

Total

$

0.71

 

 

$

0.81

 

Diluted income per share:

 

 

 

Continuing operations

$

0.70

 

 

$

0.80

 

Discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

Total

$

0.70

 

 

$

0.80

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

December 31,

Capitalized Interest in Inventory

 

2023

 

 

 

2022

 

Capitalized interest in inventory, beginning of period

$

112,580

 

 

$

109,088

 

Interest incurred

 

18,206

 

 

 

17,830

 

Capitalized interest amortized to home construction and land sales expenses

 

(11,190

)

 

 

(13,775

)

Capitalized interest in inventory, end of period

$

119,596

 

 

$

113,143

 

BEAZER HOMES USA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

in thousands (except share and per share data)

December 31, 2023

 

September 30, 2023

ASSETS

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

104,226

 

$

345,590

Restricted cash

 

34,098

 

 

40,699

Accounts receivable (net of allowance of $284 and $284, respectively)

 

65,302

 

 

45,598

Income tax receivable

 

 

 

Owned inventory

 

1,953,598

 

 

1,756,203

Deferred tax assets, net

 

135,581

 

 

133,949

Property and equipment, net

 

34,455

 

 

31,144

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

16,608

 

 

17,398

Goodwill

 

11,376

 

 

11,376

Other assets

 

34,207

 

 

29,076

Total assets

$

2,389,451

 

$

2,411,033

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

Trade accounts payable

$

154,635

 

$

154,256

Operating lease liabilities

 

18,291

 

 

18,969

Other liabilities

 

120,870

 

 

156,961

Total debt (net of debt issuance costs of $5,379 and $5,759, respectively)

 

974,644

 

 

978,028

Total liabilities

 

1,268,440

 

 

1,308,214

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

Preferred stock (par value $0.01 per share, 5,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued)

 

 

 

Common stock (par value $0.001 per share, 63,000,000 shares authorized, 31,532,908 issued and outstanding and 31,351,434 issued and outstanding, respectively)

 

32

 

 

31

Paid-in capital

 

861,241

 

 

864,778

Retained earnings

 

259,738

 

 

238,010

Total stockholders’ equity

 

1,121,011

 

 

1,102,819

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

2,389,451

 

$

2,411,033

 

 

 

 

Inventory Breakdown

 

 

 

Homes under construction

$

766,090

 

$

644,363

Land under development

 

940,022

 

 

870,740

Land held for future development

 

19,879

 

 

19,879

Land held for sale

 

17,461

 

 

18,579

Capitalized interest

 

119,596

 

 

112,580

Model homes

 

90,550

 

 

90,062

Total owned inventory

$

1,953,598

 

$

1,756,203

BEAZER HOMES USA, INC.

CONSOLIDATED OPERATING AND FINANCIAL DATA – CONTINUING OPERATIONS

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

SELECTED OPERATING DATA

2023

 

2022

Closings:

 

 

 

West region

454

 

510

East region

136

 

155

Southeast region

153

 

168

Total closings

743

 

833

 

 

 

 

New orders, net of cancellations:

 

 

 

West region

533

 

248

East region

172

 

120

Southeast region

118

 

114

Total new orders, net

823

 

482

 

As of December 31,

Backlog units:

 

2023

 

 

2022

West region

 

1,112

 

 

995

East region

 

359

 

 

375

Southeast region

 

320

 

 

370

Total backlog units

 

1,791

 

 

1,740

Aggregate dollar value of homes in backlog (in millions)

$

932.8

 

$

940.9

ASP in backlog (in thousands)

$

520.8

 

$

540.8

in thousands

Three Months Ended December 31,

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA

 

2023

 

 

2022

Homebuilding revenue:

 

 

 

West region

$

234,409

 

$

274,322

East region

 

71,753

 

 

86,031

Southeast region

 

74,757

 

 

83,731

Total homebuilding revenue

$

380,919

 

$

444,084

 

 

 

 

Revenue:

 

 

 

Homebuilding

$

380,919

 

$

444,084

Land sales and other

 

5,899

 

 

844

Total revenue

$

386,818

 

$

444,928

 

 

 

 

Gross profit:

 

 

 

Homebuilding

$

75,943

 

$

85,114

Land sales and other

 

1,787

 

 

654

Total gross profit

$

77,730

 

$

85,768

Reconciliation of homebuilding gross profit and the related gross margin excluding impairments and abandonments and interest amortized to cost of sales (each a non-GAAP financial measure) to their most directly comparable GAAP measures is provided for each period discussed below. Management believes that this information assists investors in comparing the operating characteristics of homebuilding activities by eliminating many of the differences in companies' respective level of impairments and level of debt. These non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

in thousands

2023

 

2022

Homebuilding gross profit/margin

$

75,943

19.9

%

 

$

85,114

19.2

%

Inventory impairments and abandonments (I&A)

 

 

 

 

190

 

Homebuilding gross profit/margin excluding I&A

 

75,943

19.9

%

 

 

85,304

19.2

%

Interest amortized to cost of sales

 

11,190

 

 

 

13,775

 

Homebuilding gross profit/margin excluding I&A and interest amortized to cost of sales

$

87,133

22.9

%

 

$

99,079

22.3

%

Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP financial measure) to total company net income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, is provided for each period discussed below. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA assists investors in understanding and comparing core operating results and underlying business trends by eliminating many of the differences in companies' respective capitalization, tax position, level of impairments, and other non-recurring items. This non-GAAP financial measure may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

LTM Ended December 31,(a)

in thousands

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

Net income

$

21,728

 

$

24,331

 

$

156,008

 

$

210,150

Expense from income taxes

 

1,181

 

 

4,133

 

 

20,984

 

 

50,940

Interest amortized to home construction and land sales expenses and capitalized interest impaired

 

11,190

 

 

13,775

 

 

65,904

 

 

71,053

EBIT

 

34,099

 

 

42,239

 

 

242,896

 

 

332,143

Depreciation and amortization

 

2,233

 

 

2,513

 

 

11,918

 

 

12,992

EBITDA

 

36,332

 

 

44,752

 

 

254,814

 

 

345,135

Stock-based compensation expense

 

1,673

 

 

1,580

 

 

7,368

 

 

7,950

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

13

 

 

515

 

 

44

 

 

206

Inventory impairments and abandonments(b)

 

 

 

190

 

 

451

 

 

2,714

Severance expenses

 

 

 

111

 

 

224

 

 

111

Adjusted EBITDA

$

38,018

 

$

47,148

 

$

262,901

 

$

356,116

(a)

"LTM" indicates amounts for the trailing 12 months.

(b)

In periods during which we impaired certain of our inventory assets, capitalized interest that is impaired is included in the line above titled "Interest amortized to home construction and land sales expenses and capitalized interest impaired."

Reconciliation of net debt to net capitalization ratio (a non-GAAP financial measure) to total debt to total capitalization ratio, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, is provided for each period below. Management believes that net debt to net capitalization ratio is useful in understanding the leverage employed in our operations and as an indicator of our ability to obtain financing. This non-GAAP financial measure may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

in thousands

As of December 31,
2023

 

As of December 31,
2022

Total debt

$

974,644

 

 

$

984,330

 

Stockholders' equity

 

1,121,011

 

 

 

962,600

 

Total capitalization

$

2,095,655

 

 

$

1,946,930

 

Total debt to total capitalization ratio

 

46.5

%

 

 

50.6

%

 

 

 

 

Total debt

$

974,644

 

 

$

984,330

 

Less: cash and cash equivalents

 

104,226

 

 

 

120,746

 

Net debt

 

870,418

 

 

 

863,584

 

Stockholders' equity

 

1,121,011

 

 

 

962,600

 

Net capitalization

$

1,991,429

 

 

$

1,826,184

 

Net debt to net capitalization ratio

 

43.7

%

 

 

47.3

%

 

Beazer Homes USA, Inc.

David I. Goldberg

Sr. Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

770-829-3700

investor.relations@beazer.com

Source: Beazer Homes

FAQ

What is Beazer Homes USA, Inc.'s ticker symbol?

The ticker symbol for Beazer Homes USA, Inc. is BZH.

What were Beazer Homes' net new orders for the first quarter of 2024?

Net new orders for the first quarter increased to 823, up 70.7% from 482 in the prior year quarter.

What was the homebuilding revenue for Beazer Homes in the first quarter of 2024?

The first quarter homebuilding revenue was $380.9 million, down 14.2% year-over-year.

What is Beazer Homes' commitment regarding Zero Energy Ready homes?

The company remains committed to ensuring that by the end of 2025 every new Beazer home started will be Zero Energy Ready.

How did Beazer Homes' adjusted EBITDA perform in the first quarter of 2024?

First quarter adjusted EBITDA of $38.0 million was down 19.4% from the prior year quarter primarily due to lower homebuilding revenue.

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