Cash & Equivalents
D.R. Horton Cash & Equivalents decreased by 22.7% to $1.97B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 21.6%, from $2.52B to $1.97B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows relatively stable performance with a -0.0% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase signals improved liquidity and financial flexibility, while a decrease may indicate heavy capital expenditure, debt repayment, or aggressive share buybacks.
Detailed definition
Represents the most liquid assets on the balance sheet, including physical currency and short-term investments with matu...
Peer comparison
Large-cap technology peers often maintain high cash balances to fund rapid innovation and offset the cyclical nature of consumer electronics.
cash_and_equivalentsHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.97B | $3.24B | $2.46B | $1.69B | $1.68B | $2.57B | $2.61B | $3.07B | $3.41B | $3.90B | $3.34B | $3.09B | $3.02B | $4.54B | $3.07B | $2.52B | $2.66B | $3.03B | $2.55B | $1.97B |
| QoQ Change | — | +64.4% | -23.9% | -31.5% | -0.3% | +52.8% | +1.5% | +17.7% | +10.8% | +14.4% | -14.2% | -7.5% | -2.4% | +50.5% | -32.5% | -18.0% | +5.8% | +13.8% | -15.8% | -22.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -14.5% | -20.5% | +6.0% | +82.0% | +102.3% | +51.6% | +28.0% | +0.6% | -11.4% | +16.5% | -8.2% | -18.6% | -11.8% | -33.2% | -16.8% | -21.6% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliminations and Other | — | $4.52B | — | — | — | $2.99B | $2.51B | $1.92B |
| Financial Services | $2.99B | $4.52B | $3.05B | $2.47B | $2.61B | $2.99B | $2.51B | $1.92B |
| Forestar Group | $2.99B | $4.52B | $3.05B | $2.47B | $2.61B | $2.99B | $2.51B | $1.92B |
| HomeBuildingMember | — | — | — | — | — | $2.99B | $2.51B | $1.92B |
| HomeBuildingOps | $2.99B | $4.52B | $3.05B | $2.47B | $2.61B | $2.99B | $2.51B | $1.92B |
| Total | $3.02B | $4.54B | $3.07B | $2.52B | $2.66B | $3.03B | $2.55B | $1.97B |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is D.R. Horton's cash & equivalents?
- D.R. Horton (DHI) reported cash & equivalents of $1.97B in Q1 2026.
- How has D.R. Horton's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
- D.R. Horton's cash & equivalents decreased by 21.6% year-over-year, from $2.52B to $1.97B.
- What is the long-term trend for D.R. Horton's cash & equivalents?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), D.R. Horton's cash & equivalents has grown at a -0.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.04B to $3.03B.
- What does cash & equivalents mean?
- Money in the bank and very short-term investments that can be turned into cash almost instantly.