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United Homes (UHG) - 2024 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q2 2024, net income was 28.6million,includingachangeinfairvalueof28.6 million, including a change in fair value of 32.1 million related to potential earnout accounting [10] - Revenue for Q2 2024 was 109.4million,downfrom109.4 million, down from 122.1 million in Q2 2023 [11] - Gross profit for Q2 2024 was 19.6millionwithagrossprofitmarginof17.919.6 million with a gross profit margin of 17.9%, down from 23.9 million and 19.6% in Q2 2023 [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company delivered 337 homes in Q2 2024, generating revenue of 109million,withtheMidlandsoperationscontributingthehighestnumberofdeliveries[6][7]Homesalesgrossmarginwas17.9109 million, with the Midlands operations contributing the highest number of deliveries [6][7] - Home sales gross margin was 17.9% on a GAAP basis and 20.9% on an adjusted basis [7] - Net new home orders for Q2 2024 were 323 homes, flat year-over-year, but coastal operations saw a 59% increase and upstate operations a 44% increase [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company ended Q2 2024 with 59 active communities, up from 53 in Q2 2024 [14] - The average sales price during Q2 2024 was approximately 341,000, compared to 313,000 in Q2 2023 [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on acquiring lots in a capital-efficient manner and building homes in high-growth Southeastern markets, targeting affordable segments [3][5] - The strategy includes a combination of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and organic growth, with a commitment to maintaining local builders' operations post-acquisition [5] - The company aims to improve absorption rates by focusing on slower-moving communities and adjusting product offerings [16][17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a transition period in Q2 2024 due to consolidating acquisitions and rationalizing the workforce, which impacted results but did not alter the long-term outlook [4] - Positive homebuilding fundamentals were highlighted, including steady job growth and low inventory levels [5] - The company remains optimistic about the future, focusing on starting and selling homes to meet delivery goals [6] Other Important Information - The company had approximately 9,300 lots under control as of June 30, 2024, with a strong liquidity position of 80 million [14] - Adjusted SG&A expense for Q2 2024 was approximately $16.1 million, or 14.7% of revenue [13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you talk about your absorptions and strategy for improvement? - Management acknowledged current absorption rates and emphasized a focus on slower-moving communities, adjusting product and pricing strategies [15][16] Question: Can you discuss the lot count and the land market? - Management indicated a tightening of the filter for land acquisitions and noted that while they are still acquiring land, they are focusing on quality deals [18][19] Question: How is the integration of acquisitions progressing? - Management provided updates on the integration of three acquisitions, noting varying levels of progress and operational alignment [25][26] Question: Does the strategy change with interest rates coming down? - Management confirmed a continued focus on affordability and value engineering, adjusting incentives based on market conditions [27][28]