Taylor Morrison reports Q1 adjusted EPS $1.12, consensus 84c

Reports Q1 revenue $1.39B, consensus $1.33B. “Our first quarter results reflected the effectiveness of our diversified strategy, the quality of our core locations, and the disciplined execution of our teams. We delivered 2,268 homes at an average price of $578,000 and an adjusted home closings gross margin of 20.6%, driving adjusted earnings per diluted share of $1.12 and 11% year-over-year growth in our book value per share to $64. On the capital front, we invested $503 million in land and development and $150 million in share repurchases and ended the quarter with $1.6 billion in liquidity,” said Sheryl Palmer, Taylor Morrison (TMHC) chairman and CEO.