Tri Pointe Homes: Stepping Over A Very Low Bar

  • Tri Pointe Homes posted better-than-expected Q2 results despite a challenging housing sector, beating consensus on both earnings and revenue. However, home closings and order backlog declined significantly year-over-year, reflecting ongoing sector weakness and a tough operating environment. The company maintains strong liquidity with $1.4 billion available and a conservative debt-to-capital ratio, plus significant share buybacks.