Beazer Homes USA (BZH) saw its stock price surge 6.03% in after-hours trading following the release of its fourth-quarter earnings report, which significantly exceeded analyst expectations. The homebuilder demonstrated resilience in a challenging market, posting strong financial results and an optimistic future outlook.
The company reported quarterly earnings of $1.02 per share, handily beating the analyst consensus estimate of $0.79 by 28.46%. While this represents a 39.64% decrease from the same period last year, it still impressed investors given the current economic climate. Quarterly sales came in at $791.896 million, surpassing the analyst estimate of $676.670 million by 17.03%. This performance, although a slight 1.77% decrease year-over-year, showcased Beazer Homes' ability to navigate market headwinds effectively.
Adding to the positive sentiment, Beazer Homes reported a fiscal year 2025 adjusted EBITDA of $157.7 million, significantly outperforming the IBES estimate of $138.8 million. The company also reaffirmed its ambitious multi-year goals, projecting to reach over 200 active communities by the end of 2027, deleverage to the low-30% range, and grow book value per share into the mid-$50s. This forward-looking statement, coupled with the strong quarterly performance, likely contributed to the enthusiastic after-hours trading response.
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