NYSE$DFH

Dream Finders Homes Inc · Q4 2021 earnings

Q4 2021 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Dream Finders Homes' Q4 2021 performance was marked by significant growth, driven by strategic acquisitions and strong market demand, resulting in record revenues and backlog.

Dream Finders Homes reported a robust fourth quarter in 2021, characterized by significant revenue growth, a substantial increase in backlog, and improved gross margins. The acquisition of MHI contributed to the company's expansion and overall positive financial results. The company's net income attributable to DFH increased to $57.3 million, or $0.55 per diluted share.

  • Home building revenues increased by 84.4% to $850.1 million.
  • Backlog of sold homes increased by 163.2% to 6,381 homes, valued at $2.9 billion.
  • Gross margin improved by 60 basis points to 16.2%.
  • Net income attributable to DFH increased to $57.3 million, or $0.55 per diluted share.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$852M

Previous: $461M+84.8%
EPS (adj)

$0.55

Previous: $0.41+34.1%
Net New Orders

2.0K

Previous: 1.4K+42.3%
Average Sales Price

$441K

Previous: $394K+11.9%
Cancellation Rate

13.1%

Previous: 12.9%+1.6%
Ending Backlog Homes

6.4K

Previous: 2.4K+163.2%
Ending Backlog Value

$2.9B

Previous: $865M+235.2%
Active Communities

205

Previous: 126+62.7%
Capital Expenditures

$1.08M

No prior period
Free Cash Flow

$187M

No prior period
Net Income

$57.3M

Previous: $40.2M+42.6%
Operating Income

$75.4M

Previous: -$3.15M+2495.7%
Gross Profit

$138M

Previous: $71.8M+92.0%
Cash & Equivalents

$227M

Previous: $35.5M+540.2%
Total Assets

$1.89B

Previous: $734M+158.2%
Stock-Based Comp

$1.2M

No prior period

Revenue & EPS history

Dream Finders Homes · Revenue · Quarterly

$852M

Q4 2021+84.8%vs Q4 2020
Beat estimate in 6 of 12 quarters(50%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Dream Finders Homes · $850M total across 1 segment · Q4 2021

  • Homebuilding
    $850M

Forward guidance

Dream Finders Homes anticipates a minimum of 7,000 home closings for the full year 2022. The company believes that the backlog of homes sold remains the strongest indicator for future growth.

Tailwinds

  • Minimum of 7,000 home closings expected for 2022.
  • Backlog of 6,381 homes as of December 31, 2021.
  • Backlog is considered the best indicator for future growth.
  • Strategic MHI acquisition providing access to Texas markets.
  • Company maintains an asset light homebuilding model.

Headwinds

  • COVID-19 governmental restrictions could impact home closings.
  • Supply chain challenges could negatively impact the company’s ability to achieve home closings.
  • Approximately 10% of backlog homes are expected to be delivered in 2023 and beyond.
  • Industry-wide labor and material challenges remain prevalent.
  • Potential for further COVID-19 governmental restrictions on land development.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2021

Historical avgQ4 2021

+0.5%

Avg return

Earnings day

-0.8%

Avg return

5 days after

+0.2%

Avg return

30 days after

43%

9 / 21 earnings

Positive

+25.2%

Q2 2023

Best reaction

-12.4%

Q1 2024

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+3.2%+0.4%+9.2%
Q4 2025-2.0%-11.8%-29.7%
Q3 2025-8.5%-11.8%-8.5%
Q1 2025-3.6%+0.6%-1.1%
Q4 2024+17.9%+13.9%+12.7%
Q3 2024-1.3%+4.0%+6.8%
Q2 2024-10.5%-13.2%+6.0%
Q1 2024-12.4%-13.7%-20.3%
Q4 2023+11.6%+9.3%+26.6%
Q3 2023+11.7%+13.3%+26.1%
Q2 2023+25.2%+25.6%+23.2%
Q1 2023+2.3%+5.6%+21.4%
Q4 2022-0.3%-0.8%+6.1%
Q3 2022+3.5%-0.6%-7.4%
Q2 2022-2.5%-3.5%-5.4%
Q1 2022-6.4%+1.6%-10.1%
Q4 2021+5.1%-6.3%-21.3%
Q3 2021+2.5%+9.7%+16.2%
Q2 2021-8.7%-13.8%-16.6%
Q1 2021-8.8%-7.7%-15.7%
Q4 2020-7.2%-17.7%-14.1%
Q3 2020
Q2 2020
Q1 2020
Q4 2019

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