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United Homes (UHG) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, the company reported net income of 18.2million,whichincludesafairvalueadjustmentof18.2 million, which includes a fair value adjustment of 21.2 million related to contingent earn-out liability [18] - Revenue for Q1 2025 was 87million,adecreaseof87 million, a decrease of 13.8 million or 13.7% from 100.8millioninQ12024,primarilyduetolowerhomeclosings[18][19]Homeclosingstotaled252homes,downfrom311homesintheprioryearperiod[19]Theaveragesalespriceforproductionbuilthomeswasapproximately100.8 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 335,000inQ12024[19]GrossprofitforQ12025was335,000 in Q1 2024 [19] - Gross profit for Q1 2025 was 14.1 million, down 2millionor12.42 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,generatinghomesalesrevenueof345,000, 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 75.3millioninvalue[20]MarketDataandKeyMetricsChangesThecompanynotedthataffordabilitycontinuestobeanissueforbuyers,necessitatingtheuseoffinancingincentives[13]Aprilorderswereup675.3 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]