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title: "MTH: Q2 2026 revenue and orders declined, but margins and capital returns remained strong"
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description: "Q2 2026 saw a 9% year-over-year decline in sales orders and a 14% drop in home closing revenue, but operational discipline led to an adjusted gross margin of 18.6%. The company is shifting toward a more balanced entry-level and first move-up portfolio, maintaining strong liquidity and returning significant capital to shareholders.Based on DisclaimerThis is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original source."
datetime: "2026-07-30T16:58:36.000Z"
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# MTH: Q2 2026 revenue and orders declined, but margins and capital returns remained strong

Q2 2026 saw a 9% year-over-year decline in sales orders and a 14% drop in home closing revenue, but operational discipline led to an adjusted gross margin of 18.6%. The company is shifting toward a more balanced entry-level and first move-up portfolio, maintaining strong liquidity and returning significant capital to shareholders.

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