Increase in Net Contracts
The company signed 2,307 net contracts for $2.3 billion in the first quarter, up 13% in units and 12% in dollars compared to last year.
Low Contract Cancellation Rate
The contract cancellation rate remained low at 2.4% of the beginning backlog, indicating strong buyer commitment.
Strong Adjusted Gross Margin
The first quarter adjusted gross margin was 26.9%, which was 65 basis points better than guidance.
Healthy Deposit Conversion Ratio
The deposit conversion ratio was 82%, significantly higher than the five-year average of 70%.
Solid Land Position
The company owned or controlled approximately 56,000 lots, with 56% optioned, providing flexibility and selectivity in land acquisition.
Extended Credit Facility
The company extended the maturities of its credit facilities to February 2030 and upsized its revolver to $2.35 billion.