| Metric | Value ($ M) | Q1 FY25 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 206.44 | 8.1% |
| Total Income | 206.44 | 8.1% |
| Expenditure | 205.63 | 7.0% |
| PBT | 4.32 | 77.9% |
| Net Profit | 0.57 | 78.7% |
| OPM | — | |
| NPM | 0.27% | 0.92pp |
| EPS | 0.06 | 80.0% |
Smith Douglas Homes Reports Q1 2026 Results
03 May 2026 · 3 May, 6:21 pm
Summary
Smith Douglas Homes reported first quarter 2026 results, with home closing revenue decreasing 8% to $206.4 million. Net new home orders increased by 28% to 981, and backlog homes increased by 10% to 869. The home closing gross margin was 19.6% compared to 23.8% in the prior year. Management noted steady improvement in sales pace during the quarter, reflecting resilient demand for attainable housing.
Key Highlights
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Home closing revenue decreased 8% to $206.4 million compared to Q1 2025.
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Net new home orders increased 28% to 981 in the first quarter of 2026.
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Backlog homes increased 10% to 869 compared to the prior year.
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The company repurchased 449,604 shares of Class A common stock for $5.7 million.
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Active community count increased 24% to 108 at the end of the quarter.
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Home closing gross margin was 19.6% compared to 23.8% in the prior year.
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Earnings were $0.06 per diluted share, compared to $0.30 in Q1 2025.
Management Comments
Greg Bennett
Smith Douglas Homes delivered a solid start to 2026, with first quarter deliveries at the high end of our guidance range and home closing gross margin exceeding expectations. While demand conditions remained uneven early in the quarter, we saw steady improvement in our sales pace as the quarter progressed, reflecting the underlying resilience of demand for attainable housing in our markets. Our strategy remains centered on operational discipline and maintaining a steady cadence of home starts that supports quick inventory turns. With company-wide build times averaging approximately 57 business days, we believe our efficient production model continues to be a meaningful competitive advantage, allowing us to respond quickly to shifting market conditions while delivering value to our customers.
Russ Devendorf
During the quarter we generated 981 net new orders and experienced sequential improvement in sales pace each month, culminating in a pace of four homes per community in March. Financing incentives remain an important tool in helping buyers manage monthly affordability, and we were encouraged by the positive demand response to modest pricing adjustments. Our long-term strategy remains focused on disciplined growth, maintaining a land-light balance sheet, and expanding our footprint across high-growth Southern markets. As we continue to scale operations in markets such as Dallas, Chattanooga and the Alabama Gulf Coast, we believe our combination of attainable pricing, customization and operational efficiency positions us well to drive market share gains over time.
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