01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 10-Q filed October 22, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM) reported strong third-quarter 2024 results in this Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.
Total revenues were $4.48 billiona for the three months, up from $4.00 billion a year earlier, and net income was $697.9 million, or $3.35 per diluted share, versus $2.90 in the prior-year quarter. Home sale revenues rose 12% on a 12% increase in closings to 7,924 units, while the home sale gross margin narrowed to 28.8% from 29.5%. For the nine months, net income was $2.17 billion, or $10.28 per diluted share, with 23,116 closings, up 10%.
Orders and backlog were mixed. Net new order units were flat in the quarter but up 3%b for the nine months, and net new order dollars rose 9% for the nine months. Backlog units fell 11% and backlog dollars fell 5% at September 30, 2024 compared with a year earlier.
Management said sales incentives, especially mortgage interest rate buydowns, are expected to remain elevated, which will continue to weigh on gross margins in the near term. On the balance sheet, total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash was $1.46 billion, and notes payable were reduced to $1.62 billionc from $1.96 billion at year-end 2023, with the company repurchasing $310.2 million of notes in the nine months. Share repurchases totaled $880.0 million for the nine months, and $1.0 billion of authorization remained at quarter end.
Operating cash flow was $1.1 billiond for the nine months, down from $1.9 billion, mainly due to a $805.3 million increase in inventories. The company also disclosed that Pulte Mortgage's $675.0 million repurchase agreement matures in August 2025 and must be repaid or refinanced.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Net income of $697.9 million ($3.35 diluted EPS) for Q3 2024, up from $638.8 million ($2.90 diluted EPS) a year earlier; nine-month net income of $2.17 billion ($10.28 diluted EPS).
- Total revenues rose to $4.48 billion for Q3 2024 from $4.00 billion, with home sale revenues up 12% on a 12% increase in closings to 7,924 units.
- Home sale gross margin was 28.8% in Q3 2024 versus 29.5% a year earlier, and management expects elevated sales incentives, especially mortgage rate buydowns, to keep pressuring margins near term.
- Financial Services income before taxes rose 90% to $54.9 million in Q3 2024, driven by higher loan origination volume and a capture rate of 85.9% for the nine months versus 80.5%.
- Notes payable declined to $1.62 billion from $1.96 billion at December 31, 2023, following $310.2 million of notes repurchases in the nine months; debt-to-total capitalization excluding Financial Services debt was 12.3%, versus 15.9% at year-end 2023.
- Shareholder returns totaled $880.0 million in share repurchases and $126.2 million in declared dividends over the nine months, leaving $1.0 billion of repurchase authorization at September 30, 2024.
- Backlog declined, with 12,089 units (down 11%) and $7.69 billion in dollars (down 5%) at September 30, 2024, and nine-month operating cash flow fell to $1.1 billion from $1.9 billion due to a $805.3 million inventory build.
03—One dollar
04—Financials
Financial Highlights
Figures from 10-QQ3 FY2024filed October 22, 2024Financial Statements
Q3 FY2024 against Q3 FY2023
| Line item | Q3 FY2024Q3 FY2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.48B$4.00B | +11.8% |
| Cost of Revenue | $3.12B$2.77B | +12.3% |
| Gross Profit | $1.36B$1.23B | +10.6% |
| SG&A Expenses | $406.90M$353.17M | +15.2% |
| Net Income | $697.91M$638.77M | +9.3% |
| EPS (Basic) | $3.38$2.92 | +15.8% |
| EPS (Diluted) | $3.35$2.90 | +15.5% |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 206.77M218.29M | −5.3% |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 208.46M219.68M | −5.1% |
05—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How did PulteGroup's profitability change in the third quarter of 2024?
Net income rose to $697.9 million, or $3.35 per diluted share, from $638.8 million, or $2.90 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2023. Income before income taxes increased to $906.2 million from $847.3 million, supported by higher home sale revenues and Financial Services results.
Why did the home sale gross margin decline?
The home sale gross margin was 28.8% in the third quarter of 2024 compared with 29.5% a year earlier. The company stated that it maintained net sales pricing to largely offset higher house and land costs and sales incentives, but expects sales incentives, especially mortgage interest rate buydowns, to remain elevated and continue to affect gross margins in the near term.
How is the company's debt position and liquidity?
Notes payable were $1.62 billion at September 30, 2024, down from $1.96 billion at December 31, 2023. The company had $1.4 billion of unrestricted cash and equivalents and $939.1 million available under its Revolving Credit Facility, which matures in June 2027. Pulte Mortgage's $675.0 million Repurchase Agreement matures in August 2025 and must be repaid or refinanced, with the company stating it intends to refinance but cannot assure renewal on commercially reasonable terms.
What are the demand trends shown in the orders and backlog data?
Net new order units were 7,031 in the third quarter of 2024, flat year over year, while net new order dollars rose 3%. For the nine months, net new order units increased 3% and dollars increased 9%. Ending backlog units fell 11% to 12,089 and backlog dollars fell 5% to $7.69 billion, reflecting the faster conversion of orders into closings.
How much capital did the company return to shareholders in 2024?
In the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the company repurchased 7.6 million shares for $880.0 million and declared cash dividends totaling $126.2 million. The Board increased the repurchase authorization by $1.5 billion on January 30, 2024, and $1.0 billion remained available at September 30, 2024. The quarterly dividend was raised to $0.20 per share from $0.16 effective with the January 2024 payment.
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