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| Share Name | Share Symbol | Market | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Finders Homes Inc | NYSE:DFH | NYSE | Common Stock |
| Price Change | % Change | Share Price | High Price | Low Price | Open Price | Shares Traded | Last Trade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.44 | 1.34% | 33.34 | 33.64 | 32.71 | 33.47 | 287,435 | 01:00:00 |
From Nov 2024 to Nov 2024
Third Quarter Revenues of $1 Billion
Homebuilding Revenues Up 10%, Net New Orders Up 9%
Return on Participating Equity of 30.4%
Dream Finders Homes, Inc. (the “Company”, “Dream Finders Homes”, “Dream Finders” or “DFH”) (NYSE: DFH) announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.
Third Quarter 2024 Highlights (As Compared to Third Quarter 2023, unless otherwise noted)
Management Commentary
Patrick Zalupski, Dream Finders Homes Chairman and CEO, said, “In the third quarter, Dream Finders continued to demonstrate our focus on long-term growth objectives. We delivered homebuilding revenue growth of 10%, along with increased home closings and net sales of 5% and 9%, respectively, compared to the prior year quarter. While we experienced some margin erosion in Q3, we are more focused on maintaining our growth expectations.
We completed our acquisition of Jet HomeLoans on July 1, 2024, our sixth acquisition in five years. This deal was immediately accretive, contributing revenues of $16 million and pre-tax profitability of $7 million in the third quarter. Now having 100% control of this entity, we look to grow this business line into a highly profitable segment for DFH.
During the third quarter, we repurchased 180,164 shares of our class A common stock under our approved buyback program. In addition to investing in the growth and scale of our business, we remain committed to our capital allocation strategy, which includes buying back shares when we believe there is an attractive disconnect between the market price and the intrinsic value of the shares. We will remain opportunistic in all facets of growing the per share returns of DFH.
We are focused on closing out another successful year in 2024 while also hard at work building long-term value for 2025 and beyond. We reiterate our guidance of 8,250 closings for the full year 2024.”
Acquisition of Jet HomeLoans
On July 1, 2024, we acquired the remaining 40% equity interest in the previously unconsolidated mortgage joint venture, Jet HomeLoans, which is now consolidated as of that date in the Company’s financial statements. Jet HomeLoans continues to be included in the Company’s Financial Services segment for segment reporting purposes. Jet HomeLoans contributed financial services revenue of $16 million in the third quarter of 2024.
Third Quarter 2024 Results
Homebuilding revenues in the third quarter of 2024 increased 10% to $986 million, compared to $894 million in the third quarter of 2023. Average sales price (“ASP”) of homes closed for the third quarter of 2024 was $518,553, an increase of 3% compared to the prior year quarter ASP of $501,536. Home closings increased 5% to 1,889 compared to 1,798 in the third quarter of 2023. The growth in homebuilding revenue during the third quarter of 2024 when compared to the third quarter of 2023 was primarily due to the increase in home closings, as well as higher ASP, both largely due to the February 2024 Crescent Homes acquisition. Crescent Homes contributed 223 closings with an ASP of $554,231 during the third quarter of 2024. Additionally, the increased use of sales incentives during the third quarter of 2024 had a partially offsetting impact on our homebuilding revenue growth.
Homebuilding gross margin in the third quarter of 2024 was 19.2%, a decrease of 140 bps, compared to 20.6% in the third quarter of 2023. The slight decline in homebuilding gross margin for the third quarter of 2024 was mostly the result of higher land and financing costs, offset by direct cost reductions and, to a lesser extent, continued improvements in cycle times.
Adjusted homebuilding gross margin in the third quarter of 2024 was 27.6%, a decrease of 80 bps from the third quarter 2023 adjusted homebuilding gross margin of 28.4%. Adjusted homebuilding gross margin is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
Selling, general and administrative expense (“SG&A”) in the third quarter of 2024 increased 30% to $102 million, compared to $79 million in the third quarter of 2023. SG&A as a percentage of homebuilding revenues in the third quarter of 2024 increased 150 bps to 10.3% compared to 8.8% in the third quarter of 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to costs associated with forward mortgage commitment programs which allow our homebuyers to lock in their mortgage interest rates at the time of sale, as well as higher compensation costs as we continue to expand our operations.
Net income attributable to DFH in the third quarter of 2024 decreased 7% to $71 million, or $0.72 per basic share, from $76 million, or $0.79 per basic share in the third quarter of 2023. Aside from the operational results discussed above, the decrease was partially offset by a related decrease in income tax expense and, to a lesser extent, a reduction in contingent consideration expense in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the prior year quarter. As of September 30, 2024, the earnout period for the H&H acquisition concluded and the final payment is due in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Net new orders in the third quarter of 2024 were 1,680, an increase of 9% compared to 1,535 net new orders for the third quarter of 2023. The cancellation rate in the third quarter of 2024 was 13.8%, an improvement of 110 bps compared with the third quarter of 2023 cancellation rate of 14.9%. We believe the increase in net new orders and our lowered cancellation rate are reflective of our successful sales incentives and availability of quick, move-in-ready homes in our communities.
Our total available liquidity as of September 30, 2024 was $493 million, including $205 million of unrestricted operating cash. In addition, net homebuilding debt to net capitalization as of September 30, 2024 was 45.6%. Net homebuilding debt to net capitalization is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.” During the first nine months of 2024, we released a significant number of housing starts and purchased additional lots for production, increasing our investment in inventory by $620 million since the end of 2023. This directly impacted our net homebuilding debt to net capitalization ratio and liquidity as we prepared to deliver our homes for the remainder of the year and in order to maintain an active pipeline of quick, move-in-ready homes.
Third Quarter 2024 Backlog
As of September 30, 2024, DFH had a backlog of 3,996 homes, valued at $2.0 billion, compared to the backlog of 4,205 homes, valued at $2.1 billion as of June 30, 2024. As of September 30, 2024, the ASP in backlog was $501,524 compared to $505,022 as of June 30, 2024. As of September 30, 2024, approximately 1,858 of the homes in backlog are expected to be delivered in 2025 and beyond.
The following table shows the backlog units and ASP as of September 30, 2024 by homebuilding segment:
As of September 30, 2024 (unaudited)
Backlog:
Units
Average Sales Price
Southeast
1,645
$
409,100
Mid-Atlantic
1,109
461,822
Midwest
1,242
659,389
Total
3,996
$
501,524
Full Year 2024 Outlook
Dream Finders Homes maintains its guidance of approximately 8,250 home closings for the full year 2024.
About Dream Finders Homes, Inc.
Dream Finders Homes (NYSE: DFH) is a homebuilder based in Jacksonville, Florida. Dream Finders Homes builds single-family homes throughout the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, including Florida, Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Colorado, and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, which comprises Northern Virginia and Maryland. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, DFH also provides mortgage financing and title services to homebuyers. Dream Finders Homes achieves its industry-leading growth and returns by maintaining an asset-light homebuilding model. For more information, please visit www.dreamfindershomes.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements regarding future events, including projected 2024 home closings and market conditions, possible or assumed future results of operations and statements regarding the Company’s strategies and expectations as they relate to market opportunities and growth. All forward-looking statements are based on Dream Finders Homes’ beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to Dream Finders Homes. These statements reflect Dream Finders Homes’ current views with respect to future events and are subject to various risks, uncertainties and assumptions. These risks, uncertainties and assumptions are discussed in Dream Finders Homes’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, subsequently filed Form 10-Qs and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Dream Finders Homes undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement except as may be required by applicable law.
Dream Finders Homes, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
204,906
$
494,145
Restricted cash
27,942
54,311
Accounts receivable
30,202
30,874
Inventories
2,060,168
1,440,249
Lot deposits
367,893
247,207
Other assets
105,578
80,759
Investments in unconsolidated entities
6,558
15,364
Mortgage loans held for sale
177,610
—
Property and equipment, net
24,898
7,043
Right-of-use assets
18,592
20,280
Goodwill
300,313
172,207
Total assets
$
3,324,660
$
2,562,439
Liabilities
Accounts payable
$
168,982
$
134,115
Accrued expenses
186,667
207,389
Customer deposits
130,199
172,574
Construction lines of credit
991,208
530,384
Senior unsecured notes, net
294,713
293,918
Mortgage warehouse facilities
170,167
—
Lease liabilities
19,515
21,114
Contingent consideration
73,497
116,795
Total liabilities
$
2,034,948
$
1,476,289
Mezzanine Equity
Redeemable preferred stock
148,500
148,500
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
21,451
—
Equity
Class A common stock, $0.01 per share, 289,000,000 authorized, 34,502,077 and 32,882,124 issued as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively
345
329
Class B common stock, $0.01 per share, 61,000,000 authorized, 59,226,153 and 60,226,153 issued as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively
592
602
Additional paid-in capital
276,431
275,241
Retained earnings
844,375
648,412
Treasury stock, at cost, 251,997 shares of Class A common stock as of September 30, 2024
(6,670
)
—
Total Dream Finders Homes, Inc. stockholders’ equity
1,115,073
924,584
Noncontrolling interests
4,688
13,066
Total equity
1,119,761
937,650
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and equity
$
3,324,660
$
2,562,439
Dream Finders Homes, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Revenues:
Homebuilding
$
986,257
$
893,502
$
2,863,714
$
2,603,858
Financial services
20,612
2,328
27,140
6,731
Total revenues
1,006,869
895,830
2,890,854
2,610,589
Homebuilding cost of sales
797,110
709,286
2,328,587
2,109,485
Financial services expenses
12,156
1,449
16,254
3,885
Selling, general and administrative expense
101,886
78,514
278,945
210,548
Income from unconsolidated entities
(99
)
(4,557
)
(10,301
)
(12,219
)
Contingent consideration revaluation
5,948
9,026
13,793
32,608
Other income, net
(2,556
)
(1,646
)
(5,680
)
(2,711
)
Income before taxes
92,424
103,758
269,256
268,993
Income tax expense
(20,780
)
(24,158
)
(59,166
)
(66,000
)
Net and comprehensive income
71,644
79,600
210,090
202,993
Net and comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
(993
)
(3,503
)
(4,002
)
(9,043
)
Net and comprehensive income attributable to Dream Finders Homes, Inc.
$
70,651
$
76,097
$
206,088
$
193,950
Earnings per share
Basic
$
0.72
$
0.79
$
2.10
$
1.98
Diluted
$
0.70
$
0.75
$
2.06
$
1.83
Weighted-average number of shares
Basic
93,527,205
93,108,277
93,399,681
93,052,507
Diluted
100,736,148
102,052,181
100,140,134
105,819,964
Dream Finders Homes, Inc.
Other Financial and Operating Data
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Other Financial and Operating Data
Home closings
1,889
1,798
5,575
5,161
Average sales price of homes closed(1)
$
518,553
$
501,536
$
510,204
$
499,433
Net new orders
1,680
1,535
5,116
4,638
Cancellation rate
13.8
%
14.9
%
15.8
%
17.1
%
Homebuilding gross margin (in thousands)(2)
$
189,147
$
184,216
$
535,127
$
494,373
Homebuilding gross margin %(3)
19.2
%
20.6
%
18.7
%
19.0
%
Adjusted homebuilding gross margin (in thousands)(4)
$
272,117
$
254,172
$
773,901
$
696,276
Adjusted homebuilding gross margin %(3)(4)
27.6
%
28.4
%
27.0
%
26.7
%
Active communities as of period end(5)
235
219
Backlog - units
3,996
5,025
Backlog - value (in thousands)
$
2,004,091
$
2,410,182
Net homebuilding debt to net capitalization(4)
45.6
%
34.5
%
Return on participating equity(6)
30.4
%
38.9
%
(1)Average sales price of homes closed is calculated based on homebuilding revenues, adjusted for the impact of percentage of completion revenues, and excluding deposit forfeitures and land sales, over homes closed.
(2)Homebuilding gross margin is homebuilding revenues less homebuilding cost of sales.
(3)Calculated as a percentage of homebuilding revenues.
(4)Adjusted homebuilding gross margin and net homebuilding debt to net capitalization are non-GAAP financial measures. For definitions of these non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliations to our most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, see “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
(5)A community becomes active once the model is completed or the community has its fifth net sale. A community becomes inactive when it has fewer than five homesites remaining to sell.
(6)Return on participating equity is calculated as net income attributable to DFH, less redeemable preferred stock distributions, divided by average beginning and ending total Dream Finders Homes, Inc. stockholders’ equity (“participating equity”) for the trailing twelve months.
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024 (unaudited)
2023 (unaudited)
2024 (unaudited)
2023 (unaudited)
Home Closings:
Units
Average Sales Price
Units
Average Sales Price
Units
Average Sales Price
Units
Average Sales Price
Southeast
592
$
494,163
828
$
467,896
1,838
$
492,913
2,261
$
460,524
Mid-Atlantic
603
461,320
388
407,798
1,704
441,184
1,144
386,114
Midwest
694
589,087
582
611,886
2,033
583,688
1,756
623,358
Total
1,889
$
518,553
1,798
$
501,536
5,575
$
510,204
5,161
$
499,433
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Management utilizes specific non-GAAP financial measures as supplementary tools to evaluate operating performance. These include adjusted homebuilding gross margin and net homebuilding debt to net capitalization. Other companies may not calculate non-GAAP financial measures in the same manner that we do. Accordingly, these non-GAAP financial measures should be considered only as a supplement to relevant GAAP information, as reconciled for each measure below. In the future, we may incorporate additional adjustments to these non-GAAP financial measures as we find them relevant and beneficial for both management and investors.
Adjusted Homebuilding Gross Margin
The following table presents a reconciliation of adjusted homebuilding gross margin to the GAAP financial measure of homebuilding gross margin for each of the periods indicated (unaudited and in thousands, except percentages):
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Homebuilding gross margin(1)
$
189,147
$
184,216
$
535,127
$
494,373
Interest expense in homebuilding cost of sales(2)
41,818
30,369
114,222
85,586
Amortization in homebuilding cost of sales(3)
(1,186
)
—
5,914
—
Commission expense
42,338
39,587
118,638
116,317
Adjusted homebuilding gross margin
$
272,117
$
254,172
$
773,901
$
696,276
Homebuilding gross margin %(4)
19.2
%
20.6
%
18.7
%
19.0
%
Adjusted homebuilding gross margin %(4)
27.6
%
28.4
%
27.0
%
26.7
%
(1)Homebuilding gross margin is homebuilding revenues less homebuilding cost of sales.
(2)Includes interest charged to homebuilding cost of sales related to our construction lines of credit and senior unsecured notes, net, as well as lot option fees.
(3)Represents amortization of purchase accounting adjustments from the Crescent Homes acquisition.
(4)Calculated as a percentage of homebuilding revenues.
We define adjusted homebuilding gross margin as homebuilding gross margin excluding the effects of capitalized interest, lot option fees, amortization included in homebuilding cost of sales (adjustments resulting from the application of purchase accounting in connection with acquisitions) and commission expense. Our management believes this information is meaningful because it isolates the impact that these excluded items have on homebuilding gross margin. We include internal and external commission expense in homebuilding cost of sales, not selling, general and administrative expense, and therefore commission expense is taken into account in homebuilding gross margin.
As a result, in order to provide a meaningful comparison to the public company homebuilders that include commission expense below the homebuilding gross margin line in selling, general and administrative expense, we have excluded commission expense from adjusted homebuilding gross margin. However, because adjusted homebuilding gross margin information excludes capitalized interest, lot option fees, purchase accounting amortization and commission expense, which have real economic effects and could impact our results of operations, the utility of adjusted homebuilding gross margin information as a measure of our operating performance may be limited.
Net Homebuilding Debt to Net Capitalization
The following table presents a reconciliation of net homebuilding debt to net capitalization to the GAAP financial measure of total debt to total capitalization for each of the periods indicated (unaudited and in thousands, except percentages):
As of September 30,
2024
2023
Total debt
$
1,456,088
$
849,116
Total mezzanine equity
169,951
148,500
Total equity
1,119,761
837,572
Total capitalization
$
2,745,800
$
1,835,188
Total debt to total capitalization
53.0
%
46.3
%
Total debt
$
1,456,088
$
849,116
Less: mortgage warehouse facilities
170,167
—
Less: cash and cash equivalents
204,906
330,129
Net homebuilding debt
$
1,081,015
$
518,987
Total mezzanine equity
169,951
148,500
Total equity
1,119,761
837,572
Net capitalization
$
2,370,727
$
1,505,059
Net homebuilding debt to net capitalization
45.6
%
34.5
%
We define net homebuilding debt to net capitalization as the sum of construction lines of credit and senior unsecured notes, net less cash and cash equivalents (“net homebuilding debt”), divided by the sum of net homebuilding debt, total mezzanine equity and total equity (“net capitalization”). Net homebuilding debt excludes borrowings under our mortgage warehouse facilities. Management believes the net homebuilding debt to net capitalization is meaningful as it is used to assess our consolidated performance and the performance of our homebuilding segments, as well as to establish targets for performance-based compensation. We also use this ratio as a measure of overall leverage.
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