Beazer Homes USA Inc. (BZH) reported a fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 EPS of $1.69, which reflected a decrease from the same period the previous year when EPS was $1.801. This decline might have been a surprise to some investors who expected a higher EPS, given the company's strong community growth and investment in land and land development, which increased by nearly 36% to over $750 million2. However, the reported EPS still exceeded market expectations, as indicated by the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.36 per share3. This positive surprise contributed to the company's shares gaining more than 2% in the trading session following the earnings release4.
In summary, while the EPS decline from the previous year might have been a surprise, the reported EPS exceeded investor expectations, leading to positive sentiment in the market.
BZH Diluted EPS YoY, Diluted EPS
BZH EPS in Fiscal 2024 Q4>
4/3/2025 05:13am
