Market Headwinds Expected to Persist
Management expects continued affordability issues, high home inventory levels, weak consumer sentiment, and economic volatility to weigh on demand and home prices, with margin pressure from higher land costs and community repositioning.
Gross Margin Pressure from Lot Costs and Impairments
Homebuilding gross margin decreased to 19.2% from 21.5%, impacted by higher lot costs, pricing concessions, and $21.7 million in contract land deposit impairments in Q2 2026 (up from $13.2 million in Q2 2025).
New Order Growth Driven by Active Communities and Absorption
New orders increased 9% year-over-year, supported by a 4% increase in average active communities and a 5% higher sales absorption rate, though the average order price fell 5% due to mix shift toward lower-priced attached homes.