Beazer Homes Q3 revenue falls, to be acquired by Dream Finders Homes
Beazer Homes Q3 revenue falls, to be acquired by Dream Finders Homes
Overview
U.S. homebuilder's fiscal Q3 homebuilding revenue fell 8.3% on lower home closings
Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal Q3 beat analyst expectations despite declining year-over-year
Company to be acquired by Dream Finders Homes in $2.2 bln all-cash deal
Outlook
Beazer Homes is withdrawing its previously issued financial outlook due to pending acquisition by Dream Finders Homes
Result Drivers
LOWER HOME CLOSINGS - Co said homebuilding revenue fell due to a 13.4% decrease in home closings, partially offset by a 5.9% increase in average selling price
MARGIN PRESSURE - Co said gross margin excluding certain charges declined due to increased price concessions, closing cost incentives, and changes in product and community mix
ORDER GROWTH - Net new orders rose 4.5% on higher sales pace and slightly increased community count
Company press release: ID:nBw6mQN0ta
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Homebuilding Revenue |
| $490.90 mln |
|
Q3 Adjusted EBITDA | Beat | $15.60 mln | $8.44 mln (4 Analysts) |
Q3 Homebuilding Gross Margin |
| 13.6% |
|
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the homebuilding peer group is "hold."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Beazer Homes USA, Inc. is $26.50, about 20.8% below its August 6 closing price of $33.46
The stock recently traded at 33 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 22 three months ago
Reuters Recommended Reads
Aug 6 - Smith Douglas Homes Q2 revenue rises on home closings growth
Aug 5 - Legacy Housing Q2 revenue rises
Aug 6 - Persimmon lifts 2026 home completion target, warns costs could push back margin targets
For questions concerning the data in this report, contact Estimates.Support@lseg.com. For any other questions or feedback, contact reuters.support@thomsonreuters.com.
(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)
Recent news on Beazer Homes USA
See all newsBeazer Homes USA, Inc. reports results for the quarter ended June 30 - Earnings Summary
Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Brief: Dream Finders Homes If Deal Terminated Under Certain Circumstances, Beazer To Pay To Co Termination Fee Of $31.3 Million - SEC Filing
Dream Finders to buy Beazer Homes in $2.2-billion deal (updated)
Beazer Homes Q3 revenue falls, to be acquired by Dream Finders Homes