Beazer Homes Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

About this update from Beazer Homes Usa, Inc.

Cancelling previously scheduled earnings conference call and webcast due to pending transaction with Dream Finders Homes, Inc. announced separately today ATLANTA, August 07, 2026 --( BUSINESS WIRE )--Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (NYSE: BZH) ( www.beazer.com ) today announced its financial results for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2026. In a separate press release issued today, Beazer (the "Company") announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement (the "Merger Agreement") to be acquired by Dream Finders Homes, Inc. for $33.50 per share in an all-cash transaction (the "Merger") that values the Company at approximately $2.2 billion. Consummation of the Merger is subject to stockholder approval, regulatory approval and completion of other customary closing conditions. Given the pending transaction with Dream Finders Homes, Beazer is withdrawing its previously issued financial outlook and will not host its earnings conference call and webcast that was scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2026. Beazer Homes Fiscal Third Quarter 2026 Highlights and Comparison to Fiscal Third Quarter 2025 The following provides additional details on the Company's performance during the fiscal third quarter 2026: Profitability . Net loss was $4.2 million, generating diluted loss per share of $0.16. This included inventory impairment and abandonment charges and loss on debt extinguishment of $3.0 million or $0.07 per share. Third quarter Adjusted EBITDA was $15.6 million compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $32.1 million a year ago. The decrease in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to lower operating margin. Orders . Net new orders for the third quarter increased to 900, up 4.5% from 861 in the prior year quarter, driven by a 3.7% increase in sales pace to 1.8 orders per community per month from 1.7 in the prior year quarter and a 0.8% increase in average community count to 169 from 167 a year ago. The cancellation rate for the quarter was 15.9%, down from 19.8% in the prior year quarter. Backlog . The dollar value of homes in backlog as of June 30, 2026 was $758.5 million, representing 1,303 homes, compared to $742.5 million, representing 1,352 homes, at the same time last year. The ASP of homes in backlog was $582.1 thousand, up 6.0% versus the prior year quarter. The increase in backlog ASP was primarily due to changes in product and community mix. Homebuilding Revenue . Third quarter homebuilding revenue was $490.9 million, down 8.3% year-over-year. The decrease in homebuilding revenue was driven by a 13.4% decrease in home closings to 896 homes, partially offset by a 5.9% increase in ASP to $547.8 thousand. The decrease in closings was primarily due to lower beginning backlog, partially offset by improved construction cycle times compared to the prior year quarter. Homebuilding Gross Margin . Homebuilding gross margin was 13.6%, up 10 basis points compared to a year ago. Excluding impairments, abandonments, and amortized interest, homebuilding gross margin was 16.9% for the third quarter, down from 18.4% in the prior year quarter primarily due to an increase in price concessions and closing cost incentives and changes in existing product and community mix. Homebuilding gross margin was up by 160 basis points sequentially from 12.0% in the prior fiscal quarter, and up 130 basis points from 15.6% sequentially when excluding impairments, abandonments, and interest amortization, primarily driven by reductions in direct construction costs and a larger share of closings from newer, higher-margin communities. SG&A Expenses . Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenue was 14.1% for the quarter, up 90 basis points year-over-year primarily due to lower homebuilding revenue. SG&A expense was $72.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, relatively flat compared to the prior year quarter. Income Taxes . Income tax benefit for the third quarter was $6.3 million compared to income tax benefit of $2.2 million in the prior year quarter. The Company's effective tax rate for the current fiscal quarter was impacted by a change in the approach used to calculate the interim income tax provision, reducing comparability with the prior year quarter. Refer to Note 10 to the condensed consolidated financial statements within the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 for additional details. Land Position. During the third quarter, land acquisition and land development spending was $199.6 million, up 29.7% year-over-year. Controlled lots decreased 11.9% to 24,489, compared to 27,794 from the prior year quarter. Excluding land held for future development and land held for sale lots, active lots controlled were 23,083, down 14.3% year-over-year, as the Company manages land spend and lot position to improve capital efficiency and support future community count growth. As of June 30, 2026, the Company controlled 60.0% of its total active lots through option agreements compared to 60.1% as of June 30, 2025. Liquidity . At the close of the third quarter, the Company had $263.8 million of available liquidity, including $124.6 million of unrestricted cash and $139.2 million of remaining capacity under the unsecured revolving credit facility, compared to total available liquidity of $292.3 million a year ago. During the third quarter, the Company issued $400.0 million of 8.000% Senior Unsecured Notes due in January 2032 and retired the $357.0 million of 5.875% Senior Unsecured Notes, which were set to mature in October 2027. The Company's nearest maturity is now the $350.0 million tranche of Senior Unsecured Notes due in October 2029. Share Repurchases. During the third quarter, the Company repurchased 1.0 million shares of its outstanding common stock for an aggregate $21.0 million at an average price per share of $21.01, bringing year-to-date repurchase activity to $66.2 million for 2.9 million shares at an average price of $23.04 per share. This equates to repurchasing 9.7% of the Company's shares that were outstanding at the beginning of the fiscal year. Commitment to Sustainability During the third fiscal quarter, Beazer Homes received the Hearthstone BUILDER Humanitarian Award, the highest recognition for charitable leadership and community impact in the homebuilding industry. This award is presented to only one builder nationwide each year, and is widely recognized as a lifetime achievement distinction for sustained philanthropic leadership and partnership. This award reflects the collective effort of all Beazer Homes employees throughout years of consistent volunteerism, fundraising, and leadership, all in support of Fisher House Foundation and other charitable organizations. In connection with the Company receiving this honor, the Hearthstone Foundation also donated $250 thousand to the Fisher House Foundation. Summary results for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 are as follows: About Beazer Homes Beazer Homes (NYSE: BZH), headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a leading national homebuilder in energy-efficient construction. Building on a legacy spanning nine generations, Beazer crafts homes that deliver savings and lasting value. Our trusted team of experts guide homebuyers through the building and purchasing process to deliver an industry-leading customer experience. With curated design options, buyers can personalize their homes with confidence. Beazer's exclusive Mortgage Choice program provides access to competitive loan offers from multiple lenders, helping homebuyers choose the best financing for their individual needs. Beazer builds in 13 states nationwide. Learn more at beazer.com or follow us @BeazerHomes. This press release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements represent our expectations or beliefs concerning future events, and it is possible that the results described in this press release will not be achieved. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of our control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including, among other things: Any forward-looking statement, including any statement expressing confidence regarding future outcomes, speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made and, except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all such factors. -Tables Follow-

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