United Homes Group (UHG) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 14, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Erin Reeves McGinnis - General CounselJames Pirrello - Interim CEO & DirectorJack Micenko - PresidentKeith Feldman - Chief Financial Officer Operator Thank you for standing by. My name is Carly, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to the United Home Group First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent any backgrou ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, the company reported net income of $18.2 million, which includes a fair value adjustment of $21.2 million related to contingent earn-out liability [18] - Revenue for Q1 2025 was $87 million, a decrease of $13.8 million or 13.7% from $100.8 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to lower home closings [18][19] - Home closings totaled 252 homes, down from 311 homes in the prior year period [19] - The average sales price for production built homes was approximately $345,000, a 2.9% increase compared to $335,000 in Q1 2024 [19] - Gross profit for Q1 2025 was $14.1 million, down $2 million or 12.4% from $16.1 million in the prior year [20] - Gross margin improved slightly to 16.2% from 16% [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company delivered 252 homes in Q1 2025, with an average sales price of $345,000, generating home sales revenue of $87 million [4] - Net new orders for Q1 2025 were 296 homes, down from 384 homes in the prior year period [19] - The backlog as of March 31, 2025, stood at 201 homes, representing approximately $75.3 million in value [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted that affordability continues to be an issue for buyers, necessitating the use of financing incentives [13] - April orders were up 6% year over year, indicating a positive trend in demand [10][13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company has undertaken a product refresh and direct cost reduction initiative to improve competitive positioning and profitability [5][6] - A strategic shift towards presold homes is being emphasized, moving away from a high spec home strategy [8][9] - The company plans to open 10 new communities in Q2 and 18 communities in Q3, which are expected to boost sales efforts [15][22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the long-term prospects for markets in the Carolinas and Georgia due to favorable housing fundamentals [10] - The company is adapting to shifting market dynamics and remains focused on execution and capital allocation [22] - Management noted that the spring selling season started slowly but showed momentum exiting the quarter into April [22] Other Important Information - The company controlled approximately 7,500 lots as of March 31, 2025, positioning it for future growth [22] - Selling, general and administrative expenses for Q1 were $16.2 million, with adjusted SG&A totaling $14.2 million or 16.3% of revenue [21] Summary of Q&A Session - There were no questions during the Q&A session, and the call concluded with management expressing optimism about the future of the company [24][25]