LGI Homes Inc reported results for QQ1 2025 with a challenging top-line trajectory but a modestly positive net income for the quarter. Revenue reached USD 351.42 million, down 10.1% year over year and 36.95% quarter over quarter, while gross profit was USD 73.71 million for a gross margin of roughly 21.0%. Operating income was minimal at USD 0.17 million, producing a net income of USD 3.99 million and EPS of USD 0.17. The quarter demonstrates margin stability on a small operating base but highlights meaningful operating leverage challenges and a cash flow deterioration driven by working capital needs.
A defining feature of QQ1 2025 was a substantial cash-flow dislocation. Net cash provided by operating activities was negative USD 127.15 million, with free cash flow at negative USD 127.98 million. The balance sheet shows USD 57.6 million in cash and cash equivalents at period end and a pronounced net debt position of roughly USD 1.57 billion. Inventory sits at USD 3.55 billion, contributing to an exceptionally long inventory days outstanding (approximately 1,151 days) and contributing to a stretched working capital cycle. While the company generated positive net income in the quarter, the cash conversion profile remains a material overhang on liquidity and near-term financial flexibility.
Key takeaway for investors: near-term performance is being driven by a weak sales environment and heavy working capital consumption, despite a resilient gross margin. The path to improved value will hinge on better working-capital discipline, inventory normalization, and any sustained recovery in demand. In the absence of explicit management guidance, investors should monitor backlog/volume trends, margin progression, leverage management, and incremental cash flow improvements as catalysts for a more constructive outlook.