LGI Homes (LGIH) Q3 2026 Earnings Summary

LGI grew closings and pre-tax income 10% and 25%, but nearly half its buyers cancelled, mostly because they could not qualify for a mortgage.

Quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Closings 1,222 (↑10%)
Revenue $444.5M (↑10%)
Gross margin 20.2%
Cancellation rate 48.9%

From the call

“As other builders move away from the spec business, we’re well-positioned with move-in-ready homes that give buyers certainty on price, payment, and timing.”

Selling is not the hard part at the entry level; getting the buyer to closing is. Nearly half of LGI’s buyers cancelled, mostly because they could not qualify for a mortgage.

Source: LGI Homes 8-K and earnings call.

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