Forestar Group Inc. company mark
REAL ESTATE · NYSE/NASDAQ: FOR

Forestar Group Inc. Earnings Summary — Q1 FY2026

Sentiment: Positive
AI-generated summary
Generated 2026-07-21
Generated using: Official Earnings Press Release
Business Intelligence Report

Forestar Group Reports Record Q2 Revenue Driven by Strong Lot Demand

Net Profit
$51.0M
YoY -92.4%
QoQ 108.44%
Prior: $674M
Revenue
$374M
YoY 6.64%
QoQ 37.11%
Prior: $273M
Operating Margin
11.73%
YoY up
QoQ up
Prior: 6.56%
Dividend Yield
EPS
$0.63
YoY 1.61%
QoQ 110.00%
Prior: $0.30

Key Takeaways

  • Revenue increased to $374.3 million in the latest quarter, driven by a surge in tract sales and other revenue which grew to $42.9 million from $4.1 million YoY.
  • Net income attributable to the company rose slightly YoY to $32.1 million, despite higher income tax expense and land option charges.
  • Land purchase contract deposit and pre-acquisition cost write-offs increased significantly to $6.3 million, compared to $0.9 million in the prior year quarter.
  • The capital relationship with D.R. Horton remained critical, with Horton accounting for over 10% of total revenues and maintaining a 62% ownership stake.
  • The company strengthened its liquidity position by increasing its revolving credit facility capacity to $715 million, with $672.1 million currently available.
  • Real estate investment continues with $67.1 million used in operating activities primarily for real estate asset increases during the first six months.

Management Guidance

Management emphasizes a focus on high-volume residential lot manufacturing while maintaining a disciplined approach to land acquisition. The company notes seasonality, where results typically peak in the fourth fiscal quarter.

Sentiment Shift

Improving

Revenue growth is accelerating on a QoQ basis, and the substantial increase in tract sales suggests successful monetization of non-core assets or large-scale project milestones.

Efficient
Scaling
Strategic Alignment
Liquid

Outlook

Forestar is positioned as a pure-play residential lot manufacturer with an outlook tied closely to D.R. Horton's demand; despite cyclical risks, the company maintains a robust shelf registration for future equity needs.

From the Annual Report (Key Quotes)

The Company generally delivers more lots and generates greater revenues and pre-tax income in the fourth quarter of its fiscal year.

At March 31, 2026, the Company was in compliance with all of the covenants, limitations and restrictions of its revolving credit facility.

D.R. Horton is considered a related party... As of March 31, 2026, D.R. Horton owned approximately 62% of the Company's outstanding common stock.

Official Quarterly Documents

Earnings Press Release
Official quarterly earnings release published by the company.
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Earnings Call Transcript
Management discussion and analyst Q&A.

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