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DFH Reports Record Home Closings and Net Sales

Dream Finders Homes, Inc. (DFH) has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. The company reported a record 8,608 home closings for the full year, as well as record net sales of 7,747, marking a 15% increase from the previous year.

In the fourth quarter of 2025, homebuilding revenues were $1.2 billion, a decrease from $1.5 billion in the same period in 2024. Home closings also decreased to 2,536 from 3,008, while net sales saw a 9% increase to 1,756 from 1,611. The homebuilding gross margin percentage was 16.7% compared to 17.7% in the fourth quarter of 2024, and the adjusted homebuilding gross margin (non-GAAP) was 25.7% compared to 26.9%.

For the full year 2025, homebuilding revenues amounted to $4.1 billion compared to $4.4 billion in 2024. Home closings remained relatively stable at 8,608 compared to 8,583, while net sales increased by 15% to 7,747 from 6,727. The homebuilding gross margin percentage was 17.4% compared to 18.3%, and the adjusted homebuilding gross margin (non-GAAP) was 26.5% compared to 27.0%.

The company's pre-tax income decreased to $284 million in 2025 from $438 million in 2024, and net income attributable to DFH was $217 million, or $2.19 per basic share, compared to $335 million, or $3.44 per basic share in 2024. Financial services pre-tax income increased by 12% to $35 million from $31 million.

DFH also reported a controlled lot pipeline of 63,121 as of December 31, 2025, compared to 54,698 as of December 31, 2024. The company initiated its 2026 full-year guidance of approximately 9,250 expected home closings.

The fourth quarter of 2025 saw a 24% decrease in homebuilding revenues compared to the same period in 2024, driven by lower home closings and average selling prices. The homebuilding gross margin percentage decreased to 16.7% from 17.7% due to higher sales incentives and land costs, as well as changes in product mix. Adjusted homebuilding gross margin in the fourth quarter of 2025 was 25.7%, down from 26.9% in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Selling, general and administrative expense (SG&A) in the fourth quarter of 2025 increased to $124 million from $116 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Consolidated net income attributable to DFH in the fourth quarter of 2025 was $59 million, or $0.60 per basic share, compared to $129 million, or $1.35 per basic share in the fourth quarter of 2024.

The company's backlog as of December 31, 2025, stood at 1,839 homes, valued at $0.8 billion, compared to a backlog of 2,619 homes, valued at $1.2 billion as of September 30, 2025.

Dream Finders Homes expects approximately 9,250 home closings for the full year 2026. As a result of these announcements, the company's shares have moved -3.55% on the market, and are now trading at a price of $19.58. For more information, read the company's full 8-K submission here.

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