Delivery GuidanceInitial 2025 guidance below expectations. LGIH has guided to 6,200 to 7,000 home deliveries in 2025, with the midpoint of 6,600 below the consensus expectation of 7,439 and our estimate of 6,713.
EarningsLGIH reported 4Q EPS of $2.15, below our $2.30 estimate, driven by lower gross margin, higher SG&A/sales, and lower ASP than expected.
Operating MarginsThe decline reflects a slower sales pace and lower operating margins.
Sales PerformanceOrder growth of only 8% was significantly below the 35% expectation.