Green Brick Partners Reports Full 2025 Financials with Profit Decline, Authorizes New $150M Share Repurchase

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Green Brick Partners reported a decline in 2025 net income, EPS, and gross margins, alongside a significant reduction in backlog. The company also announced a new $150 million share repurchase program and formalized the CFO's employment.

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• Full Year 2025 Financial Performance

  Net income attributable to Green Brick Partners, Inc. decreased to $313.2 million in 2025 from $381.6 million in 2024. Basic EPS declined to $7.09 from $8.51, and homebuilding gross margin percentage decreased to 30.5% from 33.8%.

• Significant Backlog Reduction

  Backlog revenue decreased by 28.5% to $354.3 million, and backlog units fell by 22.2% to 520 units, indicating a softer future revenue pipeline.

• New $150 Million Share Repurchase Program

  The Board authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $150 million, commencing after the exhaustion of the previous 2025 plan, which had $17.1 million remaining as of December 31, 2025. This follows $82.9 million in repurchases during 2025.

• CFO Employment Agreement

  Jeffery Cox's employment as Chief Financial Officer was formalized with an agreement effective October 20, 2025, including an annual base salary of $575,000 and a target annual incentive award of $675,000.

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Green Brick Partners' annual report for fiscal year 2025 reveals a decline in key profitability metrics, with net income and EPS decreasing compared to the prior year. Homebuilding gross margins also saw a reduction, and the company's backlog in both units and revenue significantly contracted. These operational challenges are partially offset by an increase in new homes delivered and net new home orders. Concurrently, the Board authorized a new $150 million share repurchase program, signaling confidence in the company's valuation and a commitment to returning capital to shareholders. The filing also details the employment agreement for Jeffery Cox as the new Chief Financial Officer, providing stability in a key executive role. This comprehensive annual report provides the full audited financial context following the preliminary earnings release.