D.R. Horton reports rising net sales
D.R. Horton, one of the nation’s largest production homebuilders, reported an increase of net sales orders 3% to 18,300 homes with an order value of $6.7 billion in their 2026 first quarter earnings.
It is noted that their enticing incentives are attracting a higher rate of first-time homebuyers. The company also reported their homebuilding return on inventory (ROI) for the trailing twelve months ended December 31, 2025 was 18.6%. Their rental segment generated revenues of $109.5 million from the sale of 397 single-family rental homes and $0.2 million of pre-tax income, resulting in a pre-tax profit margin of 0.2%. D.R. Horton is known for their diverse product portfolio, with sales prices generally ranging from $250,000 to over $1,000,000.
“The D.R. Horton team delivered a solid first quarter,” said David Auld, Executive Chairman. “We exceeded the high end of our closings and revenue guidance and leveraged our strong financial position and cash flow generation to return $801.2 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends during the quarter.”
