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Forestar Group Inc. develops and sells finished single-family residential lots for homebuilders through a national residential lot development platform. News about Forestar centers on fiscal earnings, lot deliveries, owned and controlled lot positions, land acquisition and development spending, contracted lot sales and liquidity.
Company updates also discuss its relationship with D.R. Horton, including lot-sale arrangements and rights of first offer, as well as guidance for revenue and lot deliveries. Coverage links Forestar's results to housing demand, affordability conditions and the pace of residential community development.
D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE:DHI) announced the passing of longtime Board member Michael W. Hewatt on August 25, 2022. Mr. Hewatt joined the Board in 2005 and significantly contributed to the company’s growth, efficiency, and shareholder returns during his tenure. His leadership as the Chair of the Audit Committee spanned over a decade. The company expresses its gratitude for his service and extends condolences to his family. D.R. Horton remains a leading homebuilder in the U.S., having closed 81,469 homes in the year ending June 30, 2022.
D.R. Horton reported strong fiscal 2022 Q3 results, with net income per diluted share rising 53% to $4.67 and total net income increasing 48% to $1.6 billion. Consolidated revenues grew 21% to $8.8 billion, while pre-tax income also rose 54% to $2.2 billion, resulting in a pre-tax profit margin improvement to 24.8%. Though home sales revenues increased 18% to $8.3 billion, homes closed fell by 1% to 21,308. The company updated its full-year guidance, forecasting revenues of $33.8 billion to $34.6 billion.
Forestar Group reported a strong third quarter for fiscal 2022, with net income rising 151% to $39.7 million, or $0.80 per diluted share. Pre-tax income also increased 150% to $52.7 million, and the pre-tax profit margin improved by 1,040 basis points to 17.1%. Revenue totaled $308.5 million, down 1% year-over-year. Despite a 10% decline in lots sold this quarter, notable growth in non-D.R. Horton sales (up 213%) was recorded. Forestar maintains a strong liquidity position with $500.3 million available, though the company has adjusted its full-year guidance due to market conditions.
Forestar Group Inc. (NYSE: FOR) will release its financial results for Q3 ended June 30, 2022, on July 19, 2022, after market close. A conference call is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. ET that day, with a dial-in number of 888-506-0062 (access code 443294). A replay of the call will be available post-event at 877-481-4010 through July 26, 2022, along with a webcast on the company’s investor site.
Forestar operates in 53 markets across 23 states, delivering 19,064 residential lots over the past year, and is a majority-owned subsidiary of D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE: DHI).
D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE:DHI), America’s Builder, will announce its Q3 financial results for the period ending June 30, 2022 on July 21, 2022, before the market opens. A conference call is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET that same day, with a playback available post-call. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in location value="LU/us.tx.ftwort"Fort Worth, Texas, D.R. Horton leads the U.S. homebuilding market and closed 81,749 homes as of March 31, 2022.
D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE:DHI) will present at the UBS Global Industrials and Transportation Conference on June 7, 2022, at 9:40 a.m. Eastern Time. The presentation can be accessed via their Investor Relations page. A replay will be available within 24 hours and accessible until June 30, 2022. D.R. Horton is the largest homebuilder in the U.S., having closed 81,749 homes in the year ending March 31, 2022. The company operates in 104 markets across 32 states and offers diverse home brands, as well as mortgage and insurance services.
D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE: DHI) has successfully completed its cash tender offer for Vidler Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: VWTR), acquiring 14,229,878 shares at $15.75 per share. This represents approximately 77.8% of Vidler's outstanding shares. Following the merger, Vidler is now a wholly owned subsidiary of D.R. Horton, and its stock will no longer be traded on Nasdaq. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance D.R. Horton’s capabilities in the homebuilding market.
D.R. Horton reported robust results for its second fiscal quarter of 2022, with net income per diluted share rising 59% to $4.03. Net income reached $1.4 billion, a 55% increase from last year. Consolidated revenues surged 24% to $8.0 billion, driven by a 22% increase in home sales revenues. Homes closed slightly rose to 19,828, and net sales orders increased 10% in value. The company repurchased 3.1 million shares for $266 million, enhancing shareholder returns. D.R. Horton’s updated guidance projects revenues between $35.3 billion and $36.1 billion for fiscal 2022.
Forestar Group reported robust second-quarter results for the period ending March 31, 2022. Net income soared 68% to $47.8 million ($0.96 per diluted share), driven by a 47% increase in revenues to $421.6 million. The number of residential lots sold surged 61% to 5,788. The pre-tax profit margin improved to 15.0%, up 190 basis points. For the fiscal year, guidance for pre-tax profit margin has been lifted to 14.0%-14.5% from 13.5%-14.0%. Forestar's return on equity improved to 14.5%, marking the eighth consecutive quarter of growth.
D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE: DHI) has announced its acquisition of Vidler Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: VWTR) for $15.75 per share in an all-cash transaction, totaling approximately $291 million. This offer represents a 19% premium to Vidler's 90-day average share price and a 39% premium to its book value. Vidler holds critical water rights in the southwestern U.S., essential for D.R. Horton’s development projects. The acquisition is expected to close in the second quarter of 2022, pending customary conditions.