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D.R. Horton reported fiscal 2026 first quarter earnings on January 20, 2026, with net income of $594.8 million, or $2.03 per diluted share, representing a 30% decrease in net income and 22% decrease in earnings per share compared to the prior year period. The company reported consolidated revenues of $6.9 billion and reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance.
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D.R. Horton is the largest homebuilder in the United States by volume, focused primarily on affordable and entry-level single-family homes. The company reported fiscal Q1 revenues of $6.9 billion on nearly 17,800 homes closed, though net income fell 30% year-over-year as elevated mortgage rates and rising incentives pressured margins. Its scale and exposure to first-time buyers make it a bellwether for housing affordability trends, which are currently the dominant force driving its share price.
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