Dream Finders Homes, Inc. Stock Price, News & Analysis

Dream Finders Homes (NYSE: DFH) has published its 2023 Annual Shareholder Letter, as announced today. The letter, authored by Founder, CEO, and Chairman Patrick Zalupski, provides insights into the company's performance and strategic direction. For more details, visit the investor relations section on the company's website.

Haynes International (HAYN) will be removed from the S&P SmallCap 600 index due to its pending acquisition. Dream Finders Homes (DFH) will replace HAYN in the index effective prior to market opening on Monday, November 25, 2024. The change comes as Haynes International's acquisition is expected to close soon, pending final conditions. Dream Finders Homes will be classified under the Consumer Discretionary sector, while Haynes International was previously listed under Materials.

Dream Finders Homes (DFH) reported Q3 2024 results with homebuilding revenues up 10% to $986 million and home closings increasing 5% to 1,889 units. Net new orders rose 9% to 1,680, while the average sales price increased 3% to $518,553. However, homebuilding gross margin decreased to 19.2% from 20.6%, and net income declined 7% to $71 million ($0.72 per basic share). The company completed its acquisition of Jet HomeLoans on July 1, 2024, contributing $16 million in revenue and $7 million in pre-tax profit. DFH maintains its guidance of 8,250 home closings for full-year 2024.

Alliant National Title Insurance Company has announced a definitive agreement to be acquired by Dream Finders Homes (NYSE: DFH). Alliant National, currently owned by Presidio Investors since 2018, operates with over 700 independent agents across 32 states and DC. The company recently developed an AI-enabled fraud detection tool for streamlining real estate transactions. The acquisition aims to create synergies between an innovative builder, strong title agency, and Alliant National's underwriting team. The transaction is pending regulatory approvals.

Dream Finders Homes (NYSE: DFH) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Alliant National Title Insurance Company, the largest independent title underwriter in the country with no direct or affiliated operations. Alliant National operates through more than 700 independent agents across 32 states and DC. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance DFH's vertical integration alongside its existing title insurance agency business. The transaction, subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to benefit DFH's bottom line through synergies with its homebuilding operations.

Dream Finders Homes (NYSE: DFH) announced strong Q2 2024 results, with homebuilding revenues up 12% to $1.1 billion and net income attributable to DFH increasing 18% to $81 million. The company reported basic EPS of $0.83, up 19% from the previous year. Home closings increased 10% to 2,031, while the average sales price rose to $514,833. DFH maintained a solid adjusted gross margin of 27.0% and achieved a return on participating equity of 33.5% for the trailing twelve months. The company completed the acquisition of Jet HomeLoans on July 1, 2024, which is expected to enhance profitability. DFH reiterates its guidance of 8,250 closings for the full year 2024 and remains focused on strategic growth and operational efficiencies.

Builder Capital and 400 Capital Management have secured a $412 million land banking arrangement with Dream Finders Homes (NYSE: DFH). This deal involves the acquisition of over 4,000 residential home sites across Charleston, SC, Greenville, SC, and Nashville, TN. These sites, part of 25 active communities, will serve entry-level and move-up homebuyers with home prices starting in the low-$300,000s. This transaction supports DFH’s recent acquisition of core assets from Cresent Homes and strengthens its market presence. Builder Capital's portfolio has now grown to over 11,250 lots, reflecting a total project cost of over $1.4 billion.

Dream Finders Homes, Inc. reported strong first quarter 2024 results with homebuilding revenues of $825 million, an 8% increase from the previous year. Net income to DFH was up 11% with a return on participating equity of 34.9%. The company also acquired Crescent Homes to expand into new markets. Despite some challenges with higher costs, the company remains optimistic about future growth opportunities.