LGI Homes Q1 revenue falls to $319.7 million; raises gross margin outlook
LGI Homes reported first quarter 2026 results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Home sales revenues were $319.7 million, down from $351.4 million a year earlier, and GAAP net income was $2.2 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, versus $4.0 million, or $0.17, in the prior-year quarter. The company raised its full-year 2026 gross margin guidance to 18.5% to 20.5%, citing first quarter margins above its previous range, while reiterating its other 2026 outlook items.
Key points
- Home sales revenues of $319.7 million versus $351.4 million, with 881 home closings versus 996 a year earlier.
- GAAP net income of $2.2 million, or $0.09 diluted EPS, versus $0.17; adjusted diluted EPS of $0.24 excludes a $4.7 million inventory impairment (non-GAAP).
- Full-year 2026 gross margin guidance raised to 18.5% to 20.5%; adjusted gross margin guidance set at 22.0% to 24.0%.
- Total liquidity of $355.0 million and net debt to capital ratio of 44.0% at March 31, 2026.
The filing
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