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Taylor Morrison

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Outperform 77 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Outperform 77 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Outperform 77 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Outperform 77 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Outperform 77 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Outperform 77 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:77Outperform
Price Target:
$68.00
▲(16.96% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/19/26
TMHC scores well on solid financial footing (improved leverage, resilient profitability despite margin pressure) and supportive technical momentum, with valuation a clear positive given the low P/E. The main offset is the earnings outlook’s near-term margin and demand/backlog risk tied to elevated spec inventory.
Positive Factors
Improved leverage / stronger balance sheet
Material deleveraging meaningfully reduces financial risk and raises flexibility. Lower leverage supports continued land investment, capacity to withstand housing-cycle swings, and funds capital returns (buybacks/dividends) without stressing liquidity over the next several quarters.
High free-cash-flow conversion
Consistently strong FCF conversion versus reported earnings indicates high earnings quality and internal funding capacity. This durable cash generation enables land buys, debt repayment and shareholder returns even if revenue fluctuates across quarters.
Scale in build-to-rent / land partnership
A large, partnered BTR land bank diversifies revenue exposure beyond for-sale closings and secures long-duration growth optionality. The scale and partnership reduce single-cycle lot risk and create a structural recurring-development pipeline over multiple years.
Negative Factors
Elevated unsold/spec inventory
A large unsold/spec stock ties up capital, increases carrying and holding costs, and pressures realized margins as management discounts or incentives sales. Clearing this inventory will constrain cash conversion and margins until absorption improves over several quarters.
Lower-than-normal backlog
A thin backlog reduces near-term revenue visibility and makes deliveries dependent on future selling seasons. That increases execution risk for full-year unit targets and leaves performance more exposed to demand swings in the coming 2-6 months.
Margin pressure from rising costs and interest
Rising interest and lot costs are structural headwinds that compress gross and net margins unless fully passed to buyers. Combined with elevated spec sales, these cost pressures can sustain multi-quarter margin weakness and limit cash available for reinvestment or returns.

Taylor Morrison (TMHC) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Taylor Morrison Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionTaylor Morrison Home Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a public homebuilder in the United States. The company designs, builds, and sells single and multi-family detached and attached homes; and develops lifestyle and master-planned communities. It also develops and constructs multi-use properties consisting of commercial space, retail, and multi-family properties under the Urban Form brand name; and offers title insurance and closing settlement services, as well as financial services. In addition, the company operates under the Taylor Morrison, William Lyon Signature, and Darling Homes brand names in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, North and South Carolina, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. Taylor Morrison Home Corporation was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.
How the Company Makes MoneyTaylor Morrison makes money primarily by building and selling homes. Its largest revenue stream is homebuilding revenue recognized when a home is delivered/closed with the buyer; this reflects the contracted sales price of the home and typically includes revenue from optional upgrades and structural/design selections chosen by the buyer. Profitability in this segment is driven by the spread between the home’s selling price and the company’s costs (land acquisition and development, construction materials and labor, and overhead), and it is influenced by factors such as local housing demand, pricing power, sales incentives, construction cycle times, and interest-rate conditions that affect affordability. A secondary revenue stream comes from its financial services operations, which primarily generate income from originating residential mortgage loans for buyers of Taylor Morrison homes and earning associated origination fees and related revenue. This segment’s earnings are tied to the volume of home closings, the attach rate of buyers using its mortgage services, and prevailing mortgage-market conditions. The company’s earnings are also affected by its ability to source and control finished lots/land positions for future communities, manage build costs and supply chains, and operate efficiently across its geographic footprint. Information on any specific partnerships that materially contribute to earnings is null.

Taylor Morrison Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Feb 11, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 29, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call communicated a largely constructive operating and capital return story: Taylor Morrison delivered nearly 13,000 homes in 2025, maintained strong adjusted profitability (23% adjusted gross margin), improved cycle times and liquidity, and returned substantial capital to shareholders via buybacks while expanding strategic platforms (Esplanade and Yardley). Near-term headwinds include a lower-than-normal backlog, an elevated spec mix that pressured margins (Q1 guide ~20%), an unsold inventory of ~3,000 homes, and modestly higher interest and lot cost pressures. Management outlined concrete actions (rightsizing spec inventory, shifting land investment toward core/move-up and resort lifestyle markets, and scaling to-be-built sales) that support a recovery in margins later in 2026 and re-acceleration in 2027. Overall, positives around profitability, balance sheet strength, operational improvements, and disciplined capital allocation outweigh the near-term margin and demand challenges.
Q4-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Strong Full-Year Deliveries and Revenue
Delivered 12,997 homes in 2025 (nearly 13,000) at an average price of $597, generating approximately $7.8 billion of home closings revenue for the year.
Resilient Adjusted Profitability
Full-year adjusted net income of $830 million ($8.24 per diluted share) and adjusted home closings gross margin of 23%; reported net income $783 million ($7.77 per diluted share).
Industry-Leading Margin / SG&A Discipline
Fourth-quarter home closings gross margin of 21.8% (slightly above guidance ~21.5%); full-year SG&A improved 40 basis points to 9.5% of home closings revenue, demonstrating overhead discipline.
Capital Returns and Share Repurchases
Repurchased $381 million of stock in 2025 (6.5 million shares, ~6% of beginning diluted share count); Q4 repurchases of $71 million; Board increased repurchase authorization to $1 billion and expects ~$400 million of repurchases in 2026.
Improved Balance Sheet and Liquidity
Ended Q4 with approximately $1.8 billion of liquidity, including $850 million unrestricted cash and $928 million available on the revolver; net homebuilding debt-to-capitalization improved to 17.8% from 20% a year ago.
Operational Efficiency: Faster Cycle Times
Construction cycle times improved more than five weeks versus prior year and over nine weeks versus two years ago, enabling greater production flexibility and later starts for year-end closings.
Inventory Management Progress
Total spec count down 11% sequentially; management reported a 24% reduction in spec home inventory since earlier in 2025, and cancellations improved to 12.5% of gross orders (down from 15.4% prior quarter).
Diversification & Growth Platforms
Plan to accelerate community openings in 2026 with well over 100 new outlets (including 20+ Esplanade outlets); Yardley build-to-rent platform represents ~10,400 sites across nine markets supported by a $3 billion land bank partnership.
Financial Services Strength
Financial services revenue of ~$49 million in the quarter with an 88% capture rate; mortgage customers show strong credit profile (average score 750, avg down payment 21%, avg household income >$183k).
Negative Updates
Quarterly Order & Pace Softness
Net orders in Q4 were 2,499 homes, down 5% year-over-year; monthly absorption pace moderated to 2.4 homes per community from 2.6 a year ago, indicating softer demand dynamics.
Elevated Spec Mix Pressuring Margins
Spec homes accounted for 72% of sales and 66% of closings in Q4 (up from 61% and 54% in 2024), contributing to lower margins; management expects Q1 home closings gross margin to be ~20% (exclusive of inventory charges) and indicated Q1 may be the year’s low point.
Reduced Backlog and Dependence on Spring Selling
Entered 2026 with a lower-than-normal backlog of just over 2,800 homes, making full-year deliveries and margins more dependent on spring sales performance.
Substantial Unsold Inventory Remaining
Ended the year with nearly 3,000 unsold homes, including just over 1,200 finished homes; management expects continued focused sales efforts that may temporarily depress early-2026 gross margins.
Margin Contraction vs Prior Year
Full-year reported home closings gross margin was 22.5% (22.5% reported; 23% adjusted) versus reported 24.4% (24.5% adjusted) in 2024 — a multi-hundred basis point decline year-over-year.
Rising Interest and Land Cost Pressure
Net interest expense doubled to approximately $12 million in the quarter (from ~$6 million year-ago) and is expected to increase modestly in 2026; lot costs are expected to be up in the mid-single-digit range in 2026.
Shift in Controlled Lot Base and Lot Count Decline
Owned/controlled lots declined to 78,835 at year-end (from 86,153 at end of 2024) and the controlled ratio declined; management noted some walkaways and takedowns and expects controlled ratio to be temporary below target.
Regional Weakness: Central Region / Austin
Central region performance was slower due to softness across Texas, particularly Austin, where order volumes pulled back materially (though margins held up in many Texas markets).
Near-Term SG&A Increase Expected
Management expects SG&A ratio to move to the mid-10% range in 2026 (up from 9.5% in 2025), implying higher operating leverage pressure next year before margin recovery.
Company Guidance
Guidance for 2026 called for roughly 11,000 home deliveries (about 2,200 in Q1), average closing price ~ $580,000 in Q1 and $580k–$590k for the full year, and Q1 home-closing gross margin of ~20% (with margins expected to gradually improve later in the year); the company plans high-single-digit outlet growth to 365–370 outlets by year-end with well over 100 new outlets (including >20 Esplanade), entered the year with a backlog of just over 2,800 homes, and expects to invest about $2.0 billion in land in 2026 (lot costs up mid-single-digits); SG&A is expected in the mid‑10% range, net interest expense to increase modestly, and the firm intends to repurchase ~ $400 million of stock (average diluted shares ~95M for the year, ~98M in Q1); liquidity remains strong at ≈ $1.8 billion, net homebuilding debt-to-cap ~17.8%, and management noted spec inventory of ~3,000 unsold homes (≈1,232 finished), 5,682 homes under construction, Q4 starts of 2,136, Q4 net orders of 2,499 (‑5% Y/Y) with cancellations at 12.5%, and continued emphasis on improving mix toward higher‑margin to‑be‑built sales.

Taylor Morrison Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Solid overall fundamentals with improved leverage (debt-to-equity down to ~0.37) and healthy profitability, but recent margin compression (gross and net) and choppy revenue keep performance below top-tier; cash generation is generally strong versus net income but operating cash flow is notably volatile.
Income Statement
74
Positive
Revenue has been relatively stable but choppy, with a slight decline in 2025 (annual) after modest growth in 2024 and a dip in 2023. Profitability remains solid for the industry, but margins have compressed from the 2022 peak (gross margin ~25.7% to ~23.0% in 2025; net margin ~12.8% to ~9.6%), and net income also stepped down in 2025 versus 2024. Overall: good earnings power, but a weaker recent trajectory and margin pressure keep the score below top-tier.
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Leverage looks manageable and improved versus earlier years: debt-to-equity has come down meaningfully from ~0.86 in 2020–2021 to ~0.37 in 2024–2025, alongside steady equity growth. Returns on equity remain healthy (mid-teens in 2023–2024, ~12% in 2025), though they have cooled from the 2022 high. Overall: strengthening balance sheet and moderate leverage, with some normalization in returns recently.
Cash Flow
70
Positive
Free cash flow conversion is consistently strong versus net income (generally ~0.83–0.97), indicating earnings quality is solid. However, operating cash flow is volatile year-to-year (very low in 2024, then strong in 2025), which is a key risk in a homebuilder given working-capital swings. The sharp rebound in 2025 (including strong free cash flow growth) is a positive, but variability prevents a higher score.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue8.12B8.17B7.42B8.22B7.50B
Gross Profit1.87B2.01B1.79B2.12B1.56B
EBITDA1.14B1.28B1.13B1.51B894.79M
Net Income782.50M883.31M768.93M1.05B663.03M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets9.84B9.30B8.67B8.47B8.73B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments851.23M487.15M798.57M724.49M832.82M
Total Debt2.36B2.20B2.10B2.58B3.40B
Total Liabilities3.53B3.42B3.34B3.82B4.76B
Stockholders Equity6.31B5.87B5.31B4.63B3.93B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow807.37M173.75M772.74M1.08B355.45M
Operating Cash Flow847.75M210.08M806.17M1.11B376.65M
Investing Cash Flow-185.17M-136.44M-97.19M-14.88M-74.26M
Financing Cash Flow-298.51M-393.57M-628.51M-1.20B-155.00K

Taylor Morrison Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price58.14
Price Trends
50DMA
63.39
Negative
100DMA
61.86
Negative
200DMA
62.95
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-1.50
Positive
RSI
30.51
Neutral
STOCH
27.16
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TMHC, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 58.14 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 62.87, below the 50-day MA of 63.39, and below the 200-day MA of 62.95, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -1.50 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 30.51 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 27.16 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for TMHC.

Taylor Morrison Risk Analysis

Taylor Morrison disclosed 40 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Taylor Morrison reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

Taylor Morrison Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
77
Outperform
$5.60B8.2112.83%6.98%9.74%
76
Outperform
$22.50B10.4617.51%0.78%1.76%-4.24%
75
Outperform
$18.11B15.7934.29%3.61%-6.94%
73
Outperform
$39.76B17.7013.81%1.14%-6.93%-19.41%
69
Neutral
$12.97B16.3916.86%0.70%1.11%-10.03%
61
Neutral
$18.38B12.79-2.54%3.03%1.52%-15.83%
57
Neutral
$23.28B30.478.04%1.91%-3.78%-44.21%
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
TMHC
Taylor Morrison
58.14
-2.07
-3.44%
DHI
DR Horton
137.25
8.39
6.51%
LEN
Lennar
94.75
-23.44
-19.83%
NVR
NVR
6,482.82
-792.03
-10.89%
PHM
PulteGroup
117.08
12.80
12.27%
TOL
Toll Brothers
136.94
30.82
29.04%

Taylor Morrison Corporate Events

Executive/Board ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Taylor Morrison Announces Board Streamlining After Director Retirement
Neutral
Mar 17, 2026

On March 11, 2026, Taylor Morrison director David Merritt notified the company that he would retire from the board effective at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, with the company noting that his departure did not stem from any disagreement over its operations, policies or practices. In conjunction with his planned retirement, the board approved a reduction in its size from nine to eight members, signaling a modest streamlining of governance structure without indicating broader strategic or operational shifts for stakeholders.

The change in board composition, formalized in a filing signed on March 17, 2026 by Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Todd Merrill, reflects a routine transition rather than a response to controversy or performance issues. While the move slightly concentrates board responsibilities among fewer directors, the company has presented it as an orderly succession step consistent with stable corporate governance practices.

The most recent analyst rating on (TMHC) stock is a Buy with a $69.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Taylor Morrison stock, see the TMHC Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Taylor Morrison Secures New $1 Billion Revolving Credit Facility
Positive
Dec 23, 2025

On December 22, 2025, Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc. amended and restated its existing revolving credit agreement, securing a $1 billion unsecured revolving loan facility with an uncommitted accordion feature of up to an additional $400 million and a five-year maturity from the closing date. The updated credit agreement sets interest rates and commitment fees tied to the company’s capitalization ratio and investment-grade ratings, introduces financial covenants including a maximum capitalization ratio and minimum consolidated tangible net worth, and maintains customary restrictive covenants and events of default, shaping the company’s liquidity profile and leverage discipline while preserving operational flexibility through voluntary prepayments and the absence of scheduled amortization.

The most recent analyst rating on (TMHC) stock is a Buy with a $70.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Taylor Morrison stock, see the TMHC Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Feb 19, 2026