LGI Homes reports Q3 EPS 85c, consensus 93c

Reports Q3 revenue $396.632M, consensus $390.3M. “We are pleased with our third quarter results, which met our stated guidance and reflect the disciplined execution of our teams as we continue to deliver on our strategic objectives,” said Eric Lipar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of LGI Homes (LGIH). “During the quarter, we closed 1,107 homes, including 42 currently and previously leased homes, generated $396.6 million in revenue, and delivered gross and adjusted gross margins within our guidance range. Our teams remained focused on driving leads, managing inventory, and executing on sales initiatives that directly contributed an 8.1% year-over-year increase and 43.9% sequential increase in net orders. As a result, we ended the third quarter with 1,305 homes in backlog, up 19.9% compared to the same period last year and 61.5% sequentially. These results reflect the early impact of our strategic initiatives and position us for a strong finish to the year.”