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    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q2 FY26)

    Douglas Elliman Q2 FY26 earnings call DOUG

    Aug 7, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Douglas Elliman Q2 FY26 — AI Transformation and Strategic Expansion Drive Momentum

    Douglas Elliman is undergoing a fundamental AI transformation, aiming to automate workflows, consolidate technology, and generate new revenue streams from proprietary data through its Elius platform, all self-funded from a strong cash position. Alongside this, the company is strategically expanding its international footprint into Paris and deepening its Elliman Capital lending solutions domestically, positioning for future growth despite macroeconomic uncertainties.

    Highlights

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    • Cash receipts from existing home sales increased by 13% from May to July 2026 compared to the prior year.

    • Balance sheet remains strong with $105 million cash at June 30, 2026, and $121 million at July 31, 2026.

    • Development marketing pipeline stands at approximately $26.1 billion, with an additional $9.7 billion coming to market through September 2027.

    • Q2 FY26 revenue increased by 8.6% year-over-year to $283.4 million (excluding disposed property management business).

    • Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed to $986,000 in Q2 FY26 from a loss of $3.6 million in Q2 FY25.

    Concerns

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    • Adjusted EBITDA for the 6 months ended June 30, 2026, was a loss of $11.4 million, compared to a loss of $4.5 million in the 2025 period.

    • Adjusted net loss for the 6 months ended June 30, 2026, was $16.3 million or $0.19 per share, compared to $11.6 million or $0.14 per share in the 2025 period.

    Operational metrics

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    Cash receipts from existing home sales growth
    15%up from prior year
    May 2026

    cash receipts from existing home sales in May and June 2026 were up 15% and 16%, respectively, from the prior year.

    Cash receipts from existing home sales growth
    16%up from prior year
    June 2026

    cash receipts from existing home sales in May and June 2026 were up 15% and 16%, respectively, from the prior year.

    Cash receipts from existing home sales growth
    8%compared to July 2025
    July 2026

    This momentum has continued into July 2026 with cash receipts from existing home sales up 8% compared to July 2025.

    Weighted average cash receipts from existing home sales growth
    13%from comparable 2025 period
    May to July 2026

    During the 3-month period from May to July 2026, the weighted average cash receipts from existing home sales increased by 13% from the comparable 2025 period with Florida, The Hamptons, Texas, Nevada and Boston leading the way.

    Average price per transaction
    $1.9 millionconsistent with 2025 year-to-date
    6 months ended June 30, 2026

    our industry-best average price per transaction through the 6 months ended June 30, 2026, has been consistent with the 2025 year-to-date period at approximately $1.9 million per home sale.

    Average price per transaction
    $1.85 millioncompared to $1.77 million for 12 months ended June 30, 2025
    Last 12 months

    For the last 12 months, our average price per transaction has been $1.85 million per home sale compared to $1.77 million for the 12 months ended June 30, 2025.

    Cash and cash equivalents
    $105 million
    June 30, 2026

    our balance sheet remains strong with $105 million of cash at June 30, 2026

    Cash and cash equivalents
    $121 million$16 million increase from June 30, 2026
    July 31, 2026

    and $121 million of cash and cash equivalents at July 31, 2026. The $16 million increase in cash and cash equivalents in July 2026 reflects the net receipt of $13 million from our settlement of a stockholder derivative action lawsuit.

    Revenue
    $283.4 millioncompared to $271.4 million in Q2 FY25
    Q2 FY26

    Douglas Elliman reported $283.4 million in revenues compared to $271.4 million in the 2025 period.

    Revenue (excluding property management)
    $283.4 millionincreased by 8.6% from $260.9 million in Q2 FY25
    Q2 FY26

    Excluding revenues from our property management business, which was disposed of in October 2025, revenues increased by 8.6% from the second quarter of 2025 to $283.4 million from $260.9 million.

    Net loss
    $2.7 millionnarrowed from $22.7 million in Q2 FY25
    Q2 FY26

    Net loss for the second quarter was $2.7 million or $0.03 per diluted share and narrowed from a net loss of $22.7 million or $0.27 per diluted share in the 2025 period. Net loss in the 2025 period included a noncash interest expense of $17 million associated with the decline in fair value of derivatives embedded within our convertible debt, which was retired in October 2025.

    Adjusted EBITDA
    -$986,000compared to a loss of $3.6 million in Q2 FY25
    Q2 FY26

    Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter was a loss of $986,000 compared to a loss of $3.6 million in the 2025 period.

    Adjusted net loss
    $3.9 millioncompared to $7.3 million in Q2 FY25
    Q2 FY26

    Adjusted net loss for the second quarter was $3.9 million or $0.05 per share compared to adjusted net loss of $7.3 million or $0.09 per share in the 2025 period.

    Revenue
    $497.8 millioncompared to $524.8 million in 2025 period
    6 months ended June 30, 2026

    Douglas Elliman reported $497.8 million in revenues for the 6 months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $524.8 million in the 2025 period.

    Revenue (excluding property management)
    $497.8 milliondeclined by 1.4% from $504.8 million in 2025 period
    6 months ended June 30, 2026

    Excluding revenues from our property management business, revenues declined by 1.4% from the 2025 period to $497.8 million from $504.8 million.

    Net loss
    $19 millioncompared to $28.7 million in 2025 period
    6 months ended June 30, 2026

    Net loss for the 6 months ended June 30, 2026, was $19 million or $0.22 per diluted share compared to $28.7 million or $0.34 per diluted share in the 2025 period. Net loss in the 2025 period included a noncash charge of $17.7 million associated with our convertible debt, which was retired in 2025.

    Adjusted EBITDA
    -$11.4 millioncompared to a loss of $4.5 million in 2025 period
    6 months ended June 30, 2026

    Adjusted EBITDA for the 6 months ended June 30, 2026, was a loss of $11.4 million compared to a loss of $4.5 million in the 2025 period

    Adjusted net loss
    $16.3 millioncompared to $11.6 million in 2025 period
    6 months ended June 30, 2026

    and adjusted net loss for the 6 months ended June 30, 2026, was $16.3 million or $0.19 per share compared to $11.6 million or $0.14 per share in the 2025 period.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Development in process pipeline$26.1 billionUSD

    Orderbook & backlog

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    Development marketing pipeline (actively marketed)$26.1 billionQ2 FY26

    recognize commission income from these projects when they close, which is generally expected to be between 2026 and 2032

    Development marketing pipeline (actively marketed in Florida)$18.9 billionQ2 FY26

    Approximately $18.9 billion of gross transaction value is in Florida alone.

    Development marketing pipeline (coming to market)$9.7 billionQ2 FY26

    coming to market through September 2027

    Deals & partnerships

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    nullInternational expansion of French networknullnull

    Expanded into Paris in June, bringing French network to 15 offices across France, Monaco, and St. Barts.

    Mark Cohen and Cohen Financial GroupStrategic partnership to launch Elliman Capital in Californianullnull

    Launched in May, offering conventional and jumbo loans, construction financing, commercial lending, bridge loans, FHA, VA.

    nullExpansion of Elliman Capital platform into Texasnullnull

    Extended platform into Texas last month (July 2026) with dedicated loan officers serving Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin.

    Risks & headwinds

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    Elevated mortgage ratesQ2 FY26

    null

    Mitigation: Luxury homebuyers are "beginning to look past" these rates, as evidenced by increased cash receipts.

    Macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertaintiesQ2 FY26

    null

    Mitigation: Luxury homebuyers are "beginning to look past" these uncertainties, as evidenced by increased cash receipts.

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

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    Non-commission operating expense savings from AI

    beginning in 2027
    Currentearly stages
    Targetmeaningful savings

    Why it matters

    This initiative is expected to fundamentally redesign operations and improve cost structure, impacting future profitability.

    gradually achieve meaningful savings in our non-commission operating expenses. This is not aspirational. We are already in this execution.

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    Detailed Narrative

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    AI Transformation and Elius Launch

    Douglas Elliman launched a company-wide AI transformation on two tracks. The first involves modernizing technology infrastructure using Agentic AI powered by Google Cloud to automate workflows, consolidate technology, and achieve meaningful savings in non-commission operating expenses starting in 2027. The second track is the build-out of Elius, a new intelligence company designed to leverage Douglas Elliman's proprietary luxury real estate data to build a platform for new products, revenue streams, and businesses beyond brokerage. The initiative is self-funded with existing resources and a modest net incremental investment.

    02

    International and Capital Expansion

    The company expanded its international presence into Paris in June, bringing its French network to 15 offices across France, Monaco, and St. Barts, positioning itself in a key luxury market. Domestically, Elliman Capital launched in California in May through a partnership with Mark Cohen and Cohen Financial Group, and then extended into Texas, providing a full suite of lending solutions to agents and clients. These expansions aim to deepen client relationships and add revenue opportunities beyond commissions.

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    Talent and Agent Recognition

    Douglas Elliman continued to expand its domestic footprint in luxury markets, including New Hampshire and a new Georgetown office (fourth in Mid-Atlantic), and recruited high-level agents. 29 Douglas Elliman agents and teams were recognized in RealTrends Verified + The Thousand ranking across various luxury markets, highlighting the firm's appeal to top talent.

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    Market Momentum and Balance Sheet Strength

    The company observed positive momentum in financial performance, with cash receipts from existing home sales in May and June 2026 up 15% and 16% respectively year-over-year, and July 2026 up 8%. The weighted average cash receipts from May to July 2026 increased by 13% compared to the prior year, led by Florida, The Hamptons, Texas, Nevada, and Boston. The balance sheet remains strong with $105 million in cash at June 30, 2026, and $121 million at July 31, 2026, providing a competitive advantage for strategic initiatives.

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    Development Marketing Pipeline

    Douglas Elliman's development marketing division maintains a significant pipeline of actively marketed projects totaling approximately $26.1 billion in gross transaction value, with $18.9 billion concentrated in Florida. An additional $9.7 billion of gross transaction value is expected to come to market through September 2027, with commission income from these projects generally expected to be recognized between 2026 and 2032.

    AI-generated summary of the company’s earnings call. Not investment advice.