Strong Order Volume and Record Quarterly Orders
Generated 981 net new orders, up 28% year-over-year and a new quarterly record for the company, signaling demand recovery and effective price discovery.
Closings at High End of Guidance and Solid Revenue
Delivered 624 homes (at the high end of guidance) producing $206.4 million in revenue with an average sales price (ASP) of $331,000.
Home Closing Gross Margin Beat Expectations
GAAP home closing gross margin of 19.6% (adjusted margin 20.3%) exceeded expectations, aided by a 170 basis-point benefit from reduction of land development accruals.
Backlog Growth and Reservations
Ended the quarter with 869 homes in backlog at an average sales price of $332,000 plus 42 reservations expected to convert, supporting near-term closing cadence.
Community Expansion and Footprint Growth
Expanded to 108 active communities, up 24% year-over-year, and continued market ramps in Dallas, Chattanooga, Greenville and Alabama Gulf Coast.
Operational Efficiency and Quick Build Time
Average build time remained 57 days, with a sequential improvement in monthly sales pace culminating in 4 homes per community in March; emphasis on 'pace over price' to drive inventory turns.
Conservative Balance Sheet and Liquidity
Ended the quarter with $28.0 million cash, $68.5 million total debt, approximately $195 million available on the revolving credit facility, debt-to-book capitalization 13.6% and net debt-to-net book capitalization 8.5%.
Disciplined Capital Allocation — Share Repurchases
Repurchased approximately $10 million of stock at an average price of $13.28 per share, showing opportunistic use of capital while preserving financial flexibility.
Presale Focus and Reduction in Spec Inventory
Progress toward a more presale-oriented backlog; management reports improvement in presales and that spec inventory has been coming down with many homes selling prior to drywall stage.
Q2 Near-Term Guidance
Provided Q2 guidance of 725–800 closings, ASP $325,000–$330,000, and gross margin 17.0%–17.5%, indicating expected sequential volume growth.