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Dream Finders Homes, Inc. DFH

Operative Builders · SIC 1531 · Vertical: Operative Builders (SIC 1531)

12.81USD+26.83% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Dream Finders Homes builds and sells single-family homes in fast-growing markets across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, using an asset-light model and a just-in-time land acquisition strategy. It matters now because housing affordability and high mortgage costs have pressured margins, even as sales volume reached records, with 8,608 closings in 2025 and 2,290 in the second quarter of 2026.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Dream Finders Homes, Inc. (DFH) stock was 12.81 USD (+26.83% on the day), with P/E 13.3 on diluted EPS of 0.96 USD over the last 12 months, beta 1.17, 52-week range 7.42–21.05 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q3 2026): revenue of 996.0 m USD (+2.7% YoY), net income of 6.7 m USD (−85.8% YoY), diluted EPS 0.00 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
unavailable
P/E (TTM)
13.3
Diluted EPS TTM 0.96 · TTM to 30 Sept 2026
E/P (TTM)
7.49%
TTM to 30 Sept 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
1.17
Volatility (1y) 72%
52-week range
7.4221.05

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
63.9
strong (55–70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
7.53 – 11.80
above the upper band · %B 1.24 · band width 44.2%
SMA 50 / 200
11.16 / 14.59
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
0.05 / -0.34
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month+29.7%−1.1%+30.8 pp—
3 months−13.6%−0.5%−13.1 pp—
6 months−12.6%+4.4%−17.0 pp—
Year to date−25.1%+12.3%−37.4 pp—
1 year−32.8%+13.5%−46.4 pp−9.2%
3 years−43.3%+76.4%−119.7 pp+22.3%
5 years−21.1%+63.7%−84.7 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−64.8%
10 Feb 2026 → 14 Oct 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−83.0%
28 Mar 2024 → 14 Oct 2026
Compound annual growth (5y)
−4.6%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q3 2026 · 30 Sept 2026

Revenue
996.0 m USD
+2.7% YoY
Net income
6.7 m USD
−85.8% YoY
Diluted EPS
0.00
−100.0% YoY
net / operating
0.7% / unavailable

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26
Revenue1.6 bn989.9 m1.2 bn969.8 m1.2 bn887.8 m1.1 bn996.0 m
SG&A116.4 m116.7 m134.7 m109.5 m124.3 m110.9 m128.4 m144.3 m
Depreciation & amortisation3.3 m3.3 m3.8 m ≈3.7 m ≈4.3 m5.2 m5.4 m ≈6.2 m ≈
Pre-tax income168.6 m71.2 m74.1 m60.8 m78.1 m18.8 m36.8 m13.2 m
Income tax38.1 m16.2 m17.5 m13.7 m19.3 m5.2 m9.0 m6.0 m
Net income129.3 m54.9 m56.6 m47.0 m58.7 m13.3 m27.7 m6.7 m
Diluted EPS1.28 ≈0.540.560.470.58 ≈0.110.270.00
Operating cash flow306.5 m-44.7 m-68.5 m ≈-131.0 m ≈143.6 m-49.5 m-101.5 m ≈-153.3 m ≈
Capex3.9 m3.2 m10.3 m ≈4.7 m ≈7.6 m5.3 m5.7 m ≈5.2 m ≈
Share repurchases1.2 m7.0 m16.1 m ≈9.7 m ≈9.0 m18.5 m14.8 m ≈6.0 m ≈

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 90 percentile of its own 20-quarter history (min 3.6, median 8.4, max 15.6; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year2019202020212022202320242025
Revenue744.3 m1.1 bn1.9 bn3.3 bn3.7 bn4.4 bn4.3 bn
Revenue YoYunavailable+52.3%+69.7%+73.7%+12.2%+18.7%−2.9%
Net income39.2 m79.1 m121.1 m262.3 m295.9 m335.3 m217.2 m
Net income YoYunavailable+101.8%+53.2%+116.5%+12.8%+13.3%−35.2%
Diluted EPS0.000.001.272.452.793.342.14
Diluted EPS YoYunavailableunavailableunavailable+92.9%+13.9%+19.7%−35.9%
net %5.3%7.0%6.3%7.8%7.9%7.5%5.0%
Free cash flow27.5 m94.0 m62.2 m-33.2 m369.5 m-282.0 m-126.4 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
234.8 m USD
Financial debt
1.6 bn USD
Net debt
1.4 bn USD
Equity
1.4 bn USD
Total assets
3.7 bn USD
Debt / equity
1.13x
Current ratio
unavailable
ROE
16.2%
ROA
6.2%
FCF margin
-2.9%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
3.7 bn
2024
4.4 bn
2025
4.3 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
3.0 bn
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 29 Feb 2024verified

Gross profit
2023
736.8 m ≈
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 29 Feb 2024derived

SG&A
2023
302.8 m
2024
395.1 m
2025
485.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
10.7 m
2024
10.2 m
2025
15.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Interest expense
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2023verified

Pre-tax income
2023
404.4 m
2024
437.9 m
2025
284.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Income tax
2023
96.5 m
2024
97.3 m
2025
66.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Net income
2023
295.9 m
2024
335.3 m
2025
217.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
2.79
2024
3.34
2025
2.14

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
106.0 m
2024
100.3 m
2025
101.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
494.1 m
2024
274.4 m
2025
234.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Inventories
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 16 Mar 2022verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
7.0 m
2024
39.7 m
2025
54.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
172.2 m
2024
300.3 m
2025
377.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 02 Mar 2023verified

Total assets
2023
2.6 bn
2024
3.3 bn
2025
3.7 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
—
2024
1.3 bn
2025
1.6 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
1.5 bn
2024
1.9 bn
2025
2.1 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Equity
2023
937.7 m
2024
1.3 bn
2025
1.4 bn

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
374.2 m
2024
-256.6 m
2025
-100.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Capex
2023
4.8 m
2024
25.3 m
2025
25.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
369.5 m ≈
2024
-282.0 m ≈
2025
-126.4 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-4.5 m
2024
-221.7 m
2025
-225.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
-216.4 m
2024
269.7 m
2025
271.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Share repurchases
2023
0
2024
7.8 m
2025
41.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
-2.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
9.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
30.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing
Net income growth (YoY)
-35.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net income CAGR 3Y
-6.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Net income CAGR 5Y
22.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EPS growth (YoY)
-35.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
-4.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive

Profitability

Gross margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBITDA margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT margin
unavailable
input data missing
Net margin
2.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
FCF margin
-4.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026

Returns

ROE
7.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROA
2.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
1.8 bn USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
1.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Interest coverage
unavailable
the reported interest expense is far older than the latest period (the filer changed its XBRL tag): a stale figure is not used

Liquidity

Current ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Quick ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Cash ratio
unavailable
input data missing

Cash

Operating cash flow
-160.7 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Capital expenditure
23.8 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Free cash flow
-184.5 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
FCF conversion
-173.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Cash conversion
unavailable
input data missing

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days inventory outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days payables outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
unavailable
input data missing
Enterprise value
unavailable
input data missing
Market cap / net income TTM
unavailable
input data missing
P/E (TTM)
13.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Earnings yield
7.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
unavailable
input data missing
P/S
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
unavailable
input data missing
P/FCF
unavailable
input data missing
FCF yield
unavailable
input data missing
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero
Shareholder yield (distributions)
unavailable
input data missing

Risk

Altman Z
unavailable
input data missing

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • indicators available: 5 of at least 6
  • score weight coverage: 39.6% of at least 60%

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

12.81 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: unavailable

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
unavailable
input data missing
P/E (TTM)
13.3x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
P/B
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
7.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Sept 2026
Net margin
2.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
-2.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero

Coverage and freshness

26/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Sept 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Sept 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 03 Nov 2026
verified 737derived 70

Score by group

40% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

Low
14.13
USD per share
Mid
14.60
USD per share
High
15.63
USD per share
Price: 12.81 USD
The price is below the range
Potential to the central value: 14.0% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: 12.3% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: single method · 1 methods used · 1 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 14.13 – 15.63 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · the reported interest expense is far older than the latest period (the filer changed its XBRL tag): a stale figure is not used
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · input data missing
  • Peers: P/E14.13 – 15.63 (Mid 14.60)
    11 companies used · median multiple 15.2x · quartiles 14.7x – 16.3x
    CCS, DHI, ECG, KBH, LGIH, MHO, MTH, NVR, PHM, SDHC, TOL
  • Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · the company pays no dividend: a dividend model needs an explicit initiation assumption
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Operative Builders (SIC 1531)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: indicators available: 5 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 39.6% of at least 60%

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Net margin · Quality2.6%20 (vs peers)16%
FCF conversion · Quality-173.5%0 (on a fixed band)16%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth9.0%75 (on a fixed band)21%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth-4.4%0 (on a fixed band)21%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
P/E (TTM) · Valuation13.3x77 (vs peers)26%
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partialunavailable · 0/3 factors with a value
  • Growth37/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Quality10/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partial77/100 · 1/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

DREAM FINDERS HOMES, INC. (DFH). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-09-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 4.3 bn USD in 2025; YoY growth -2.9%; net margin 2.6%; ROE 7.6%.

The estimated value range is 14.13–15.63 USD per share (median of 1 methods, agreement: single method); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 14.60 USD, the price of 12.81 USD leaves a potential of 14.0% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 12.3% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

Insufficient data for a verdict (indicators available: 5 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 39.6% of at least 60%).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: 9.0%
  • P/E (TTM): 13.3x
  • The price is below the estimated value range

What contradicts it

  • Net margin: 2.6%
  • FCF conversion: -173.5%
  • EPS CAGR 3Y: -4.4%

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): ROIC, Net debt / EBITDA, Interest coverage, Current ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, Shareholder yield (distributions), Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Operative Builders (SIC 1531) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 16 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
13.3x
vertical median 15.2x
below median (−12.3%)
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
P/S
—
vertical median 0.9x
P/B
—
vertical median 1.1x
ROE
7.6%
vertical median 10.4%
below median (−27.2%)
Net margin
2.6%
vertical median 4.4%
below median (−41.8%)
EBIT margin
—
vertical median 7.1%
Revenue YoY
-2.9%
vertical median -1.9%
below median
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
Dividend yield
—
vertical median 1.5%

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
DHID.R. Horton, Inc.43.9 bn14.912.8%9.2%−6.9%−1% / +23%
PHMPultegroup, Inc.25.0 bn14.513.9%11.2%−3.5%+7% / +54%
NVRNVR, Inc.16.9 bn17.628.3%11.2%−1.9%−15% / +4%
TOLToll Brothers, Inc.14.6 bn12.714.4%11.1%+1.1%+13% / +85%
MTHMeritage Homes Corporation4.7 bn16.55.8%—unavailable+0% / +4%
ECGEverus Construction Group, Inc.4.1 bn16.039.5%6.0%+31.5%−13% / unavailable
MHOM/i Homes, Inc.3.5 bn13.18.7%6.6%−1.9%+0% / +31%
KBHKb Home3.2 bn14.95.9%4.4%−10.0%−17% / +2%
GRBKGreen Brick Partners, Inc.2.8 bn10.714.3%14.2%−1.0%−2% / +40%
CCSCentury Communities, Inc.1.6 bn15.24.2%2.9%−6.4%−12% / −21%
LGIHLgi Homes, Inc.1.1 bn16.03.4%4.2%−22.6%−6% / −59%
BZHBeazer Homes USA Inc893.2 m—-0.7%-0.4%+1.8%+49% / +38%
HOVHovnanian Enterprises Inc79.6 m81.22.2%0.6%−0.9%−16% / +22%
LRELead Real Estate Co., Ltd——12.2%3.5%−3.5%−14% / −84%
LGPSLogprostyle Inc.——19.7%3.4%+7.6%−43% / unavailable
DFHDream Finders Homes, Inc.—13.37.6%2.6%−2.9%−33% / −43%
SDHCSmith Douglas Homes Corp.—18.06.0%0.5%−0.4%−50% / unavailable

1- and 3-year price returns: for DFH from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Scenarios are not available. input data missing

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 30 Jul 2026; since then the company filed 10-Q (03 Nov 2026), 8-K (29 Oct 2026 · results).

In brief

Dream Finders Homes builds and sells single-family homes in fast-growing markets across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, using an asset-light model and a just-in-time land acquisition strategy. It matters now because housing affordability and high mortgage costs have pressured margins, even as sales volume reached records, with 8,608 closings in 2025 and 2,290 in the second quarter of 2026.

SWOT

Strengths

  • The asset-light model allows control of a large land pipeline with limited capital, and the company has been profitable every year since inception.
  • Sales volume reached record levels in the second quarter of 2026, and the cancellation rate improved from the prior year.
  • Growth in active communities and the integration of mortgage and title services give the company a competitive advantage in selling homes.

Weaknesses

  • Gross margins declined in 2025 and 2026, and administrative costs rose as a share of homebuilding revenues.
  • Total debt increased and return on participating equity fell sharply from the prior year's levels.
  • The company is geographically concentrated, particularly in Florida and Texas, where local conditions have a major impact on results.

Opportunities

  • If mortgage rates decline, demand for new homes could recover, and the backlog could support future revenue.
  • Reducing administrative costs and optimizing active communities could improve profitability if management's plans are delivered.
  • Adding land and expanding into new markets, including through strategic acquisitions, could widen the company's growth base.

Threats

  • High mortgage rates and weak affordability could further reduce demand and push prices down.
  • Intense competition and higher sales incentives could reduce long-term margins, and insurance constraints could affect buyers.
  • Inflation and rising construction and financing costs could continue to erode the company's profitability.

Risks

  • Cyclical industryhigh

    If the local or national economy enters a prolonged downturn, demand and home prices could fall significantly.

  • Dependence on mortgage financinghigh

    Changes in lending standards or higher borrowing costs could reduce the number of buyers able to obtain financing.

  • Geographic concentrationmedium

    Climate or economic events in Florida and Texas could affect the company's results disproportionately.

  • Margin pressuremedium

    Rising land and financing costs, combined with sales incentives, could compress gross margins for a longer period.

  • Availability of insurancelow

    Restricted or more expensive homeowners insurance could reduce home affordability for buyers.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • If demand recovers as mortgage rates ease, order and closing volumes could rise quickly, given the backlog and growing active community count.
  • The asset-light model could allow the company to sustain returns and grow without large capital outlays for land.
  • Lower administrative costs and integrated financial services could improve margins if the market stabilizes.

What would break the thesis

  • If mortgage rates stay high, affordability could remain weak and the company could keep offering incentives that reduce margins.
  • Rising debt and lower return on equity could limit financial flexibility if sales do not recover.
  • Intense competition and geographic exposure could prevent market share gains and add pressure on prices.

What to watch

  • Delivery of the full-year 2026 closing guidance2026
  • Trend in homebuilding gross margin and average sales priceQ3 2026
  • Completion of the overhead reduction announced by managementyear-end 2026
  • Development of backlog and cancellation ratenext 10-K

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 30 Jul 2026; since then the company filed 10-Q (03 Nov 2026), 8-K (29 Oct 2026 · results).

The business

The company designs, builds and sells homes mainly in high-growth markets, focusing on entry-level and first-time move-up homes, plus active adult homes and homes sold to investors for rent. Its asset-light model means DFH controls land through option contracts, with deposits averaging about 10% of the land price, rather than owning it outright. Financial services include Jet HomeLoans, DF Title, Alliant Title and a homeowners insurance agency that support home sales.

As of December 31, 2025 the company controlled 63,121 lots under option contracts, up from 54,698 a year earlier, and by June 30, 2026 the figure stood at 54,091 according to the results release. Total liquidity of $605 million as of June 30, 2026 comprised cash and availability under the revolving credit facility.

The company has been profitable every year since inception, but profit fell visibly in 2025 and the first half of 2026 as average selling prices and margins came under pressure. Management announced in July 2026 efforts to cut overhead, which could improve profitability if completed as planned.

Market context

The US housing market remains affected by weak affordability, especially for first-time buyers, and high mortgage rates have reduced demand. Management believes long-term housing supply is undersized but flags that near-term results depend on interest rates and economic conditions.

Competition is intense, with large national and regional builders and local developers, and entry barriers are relatively low. The company notes that incentives and mortgage rate buydown programs have become necessary to support sales.

Trends

  • High mortgage ratesheadwind

    Elevated mortgage rates reduce buyers' purchasing power and can delay purchase decisions, although rate buydown programs help support sales.

  • Housing supply shortagetailwind

    Limited supply of new homes supports long-term demand, which could support prices if demand recovers.

  • Construction and financing costsmixed

    Inflation and higher land and construction financing costs have compressed margins, though cycle-time improvements have partly offset the effect.

  • Homeowners insurancemixed

    Higher cost and restricted availability of homeowners insurance in Florida and Texas may affect buyers' access to financing, although the company has built its own insurance agency.

Competitive position

DFH competes with large national and regional homebuilders, some with greater financial and operational resources and broader geographic reach, as well as smaller local builders with lower administrative costs. The company notes that some competitors have longer relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.

The company explicitly notes that its market share in some areas may be lower than competitors', and competition for land, labor and buyers could force price cuts or higher incentives.

  • Large national and regional homebuilders

    Competitors with more geographically diversified operations and greater financial resources, as described in the 10-K.

  • Local homebuilders and land developers

    Smaller companies in each market that may have lower administrative costs and strong local relationships.

  • Builders with long-standing subcontractor relationships

    Competitors with longer operating histories that can secure materials and labor at lower prices.

  • Developers selling finished lots

    Participants in the land supply chain that compete for the same parcels and influence acquisition costs.

News & filings

In the press

The latest news item in our archive is from 07 Aug 2026; the newest SEC filing is from 03 Nov 2026. The press archive comes from the RSS feeds we follow and does not necessarily cover the latest event — the filings alongside do.

SEC filings

  • Quarterly report03 Nov 2026
  • Current report29 Oct 2026
    Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report22 Oct 2026
    Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report20 Oct 2026
    Acquisition or disposition of assets · Item 3.02 · Regulation FD disclosure · Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report13 Oct 2026
    Creation of a direct financial obligation
  • Current report15 Sept 2026
    Material agreement · Item 3.02 · Item 3.03 · Amendments to articles or bylaws · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report21 Aug 2026
    Departure or appointment of officers · Shareholder vote · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report18 Aug 2026
    Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
  • Current report14 Aug 2026
    Other events
  • Current report07 Aug 2026
    Material agreement · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Dream Finders Homes, Inc. · 24 Feb 2026
  2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Dream Finders Homes, Inc. · 30 Jul 2026
  3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Dream Finders Homes, Inc. · 30 Jul 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.