D.R. Horton, Inc. Reports a 54% Increase in Third Quarter Net Income and A Record $2.9 Billion Backlog at June 30, 2002

07/22/02

    Quarter Highlights
    - Net income increased 54% to $105.9 million
    - Homes closed increased 44% to 7,877 homes
    - Consolidated revenue increased 61% to $1.8 billion
    - Sales backlog increased 30% to a record $2.9 billion
    - Earnings per share increased 12% to $0.67 per share
    - Stockholders' equity exceeded $2.1 billion
    - Homebuilding debt to total capitalization (net of cash) improved to
      55.9% from 57.9%

ARLINGTON, Texas, July 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE: DHI) Monday (July 22, 2002), reported that third quarter net income increased 54% to $105.9 million ($0.67 per share), from $68.8 million ($0.60 per share) in fiscal 2001. Third quarter consolidated revenue increased 61% to $1.8 billion, from $1.1 billion in fiscal 2001. Homebuilding revenue for the quarter increased 61% to $1,779.6 million (7,877 homes closed), compared to $1,102.0 million (5,467 homes closed) for the same period of fiscal 2001.

For the nine months ended June 30, 2002, net income increased 58% to $268.3 million ($1.94 per share), compared to $170.2 million ($1.48 per share) for the same period of fiscal 2001. Consolidated revenue for the nine months increased 57% to $4.6 billion, from $2.9 billion for the same period of fiscal 2001. Homebuilding revenue for the nine months increased 57% to $4.5 billion (20,207 homes closed), compared to $2.9 billion (14,087 homes closed) for the same period of fiscal 2001.

As previously reported, net sales orders for the third quarter established an all-time quarterly record of $2.0 billion (9,065 homes), an increase of 68% compared to $1.2 billion (6,014 homes) for the same quarter of fiscal 2001. Net sales orders for the first nine months of fiscal 2002 increased 41% to $4.9 billion (22,826 homes), compared to $3.5 billion (16,955 homes) for the same period of fiscal 2001. The Company's backlog of homes under contract at June 30, 2002 totaled $2.9 billion (13,586 homes), up 30% from $2.3 billion (10,608 homes) at June 30, 2001.

The Company expects earnings per share for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002 of approximately $2.77 to $2.82.

The Company will host a conference call this morning at 10:00 a.m. EDT. The dial-in number is 800-374-9096. The call will also be webcast from www.drhorton.com on the "Investor Relations" page.

Donald R. Horton, Chairman of the Board, said, "It has been another exciting quarter for the Company. We continue to experience strong sales demand as evidenced by the third quarter's 68% sales increase, which contributed to a record backlog of $2.9 billion. The Company's continued sales momentum combined with our record backlog, ensure that fiscal 2002 will be our 25th consecutive year of growth and profitability, and position us for another record year in fiscal year 2003."

Founded in 1978, D.R. Horton, Inc. is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. D.R. Horton currently builds and sells homes under the D.R. Horton, Arappco, Cambridge, Continental, Dietz-Crane, Dobson, Emerald, Melody, Milburn, Regency, Schuler, SGS Communities, Stafford, Torrey, Trimark, and Western Pacific names in 20 states and 44 markets, with a geographic presence in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Southwest and Western regions of the United States. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.

Portions of this document may constitute "forward-looking statements" as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although D.R. Horton believes any such statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there is no assurance that actual outcomes will not be materially different. All forward-looking statements are based upon information available to D.R. Horton on the date this release was issued. D.R. Horton does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Factors that may cause the actual results to be materially different from the future results expressed by the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: changes in general economic, real estate and business conditions; changes in interest rates and the availability of mortgage financing; governmental regulations and environmental matters; the Company's substantial leverage; competitive conditions within the industry; the availability of capital; the Company's ability to integrate acquisitions and successfully effect the cost savings, operating efficiencies and revenue enhancements that are believed available and otherwise to successfully effect its other growth strategies. Additional information about issues that could lead to material changes in performance is contained in D.R. Horton's annual report on Form 10-K and most recent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, which are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

                              D.R. HORTON, INC.
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                                 (UNAUDITED)

                                       Three months ended  Nine months ended
                                            June 30,            June 30,
                                         2001      2002      2001      2002
                                      (In millions, except per share amounts)
    Homebuilding:
      Revenues
        Home sales                     $1,090.2  $1,750.2  $2,799.9  $4,410.3
        Land/lot sales                     11.8      29.4      68.0      80.5
                                        1,102.0   1,779.6   2,867.9   4,490.8
      Cost of sales
        Home sales                        872.1   1,416.1   2,244.7   3,573.8
        Land/lot sales                     10.7      25.9      54.8      70.1
                                          882.8   1,442.0   2,299.5   3,643.9
      Gross profit
        Home sales                        218.1     334.1     555.2     836.5
        Land/lot sales                      1.1       3.5      13.2      10.4
                                          219.2     337.6     568.4     846.9

      Selling, general and
       administrative expense             109.1     177.0     295.1     444.9
      Interest expense                      2.1       1.5       6.6       5.2
      Other expense                         5.0       3.8      14.1       4.0
      Operating income from
       homebuilding                       103.0     155.3     252.6     392.8

    Financial services:
      Revenues                             19.0      28.9      47.6      77.7
      Selling, general and
       administrative expense              12.5      18.2      32.5      48.3
      Interest expense                      1.6       1.2       3.6       3.5
      Other (income)                       (2.2)     (4.7)     (4.9)    (10.6)
      Operating income from financial
       services                             7.1      14.2      16.4      36.5

    Income before income taxes            110.1     169.5     269.0     429.3
    Provision for income taxes             41.3      63.6     100.9     161.0

    Income before cumulative effect of
     change in accounting principle       $68.8    $105.9    $168.1    $268.3
    Cumulative effect of change in
     accounting principle, net of
     income taxes                           ---       ---       2.1       ---
    Net income                            $68.8    $105.9    $170.2    $268.3

    Amounts per share - basic:
      Income before cumulative effect
       of change in accounting
       principle                          $0.61     $0.72     $1.49     $2.06
      Cumulative effect of change in
       accounting principle, net of
       income taxes                         ---       ---      0.02       ---
      Net income                          $0.61     $0.72     $1.51     $2.06

    Amounts per share - diluted:
      Income before cumulative effect
       of change in accounting
       principle                          $0.60     $0.67     $1.46     $1.94
      Cumulative effect of change in
       accounting principle, net of
       income taxes                         ---       ---      0.02       ---
      Net income per share                $0.60     $0.67     $1.48     $1.94

    Weighted average number of shares:
      Basic                               113.4     146.3     113.0     130.2
      Diluted                             115.3     159.0     114.9     139.3

         Other Homebuilding Financial Data
      Interest in home and land cost
       of sales                           $24.0     $37.8     $60.7     $89.6
      Depreciation and amortization        $6.1      $6.7     $17.5     $16.7
      Interest Incurred                   $34.1     $58.3     $94.9    $141.6


                              D.R. HORTON, INC.
                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                                 (UNAUDITED)

                                                          June 30, 2002
                                                          (In millions)
                   ASSETS
    Homebuilding:
    Cash and cash equivalents                                  $42.8
    Inventories                                              4,381.7
    Property and equipment (net)                                73.3
    Other assets                                               347.3
    Excess of cost over net assets acquired (net)              586.4
                                                             5,431.5
    Financial services:
    Cash and cash equivalents                                   13.1
    Mortgage loans held for sale                               288.5
    Other assets                                                17.6
                                                               319.2
                                                            $5,750.7

                 LIABILITIES
    Homebuilding:
    Accounts payable and other liabilities                    $625.2
    Notes payable                                            2,750.3
                                                             3,375.5
    Financial services:
    Accounts payable and other liabilities                      10.9
    Notes payable                                              204.6
                                                               215.5
                                                             3,591.0
    Minority interests                                          20.4

            STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Common stock                                                 1.5
    Additional capital                                       1,349.1
    Unearned compensation                                       (7.0)
    Retained earnings                                          795.7
                                                             2,139.3
                                                            $5,750.7


                              D.R. HORTON, INC.
                              ($'s in millions)

                             NET SALES CONTRACTS

                 Three Months Ended June 30,      Nine Months Ended June 30,
                    2001            2002             2001           2002
                Units    $'s   Units    $'s     Units     $'s   Units    $'s

    Mid-Atlantic 674   $146.7    960   $201.3   2,084   $459.4  2,471   $512.0
    Midwest      520    139.2    543    126.8   1,441    374.8  1,394    341.1
    Southeast    868    152.9    976    161.9   2,266    404.8  2,680    438.6
    Southwest  2,453    411.0  3,520    590.5   6,927  1,142.2  9,537  1,583.7
    West       1,499    364.7  3,066    954.1   4,237  1,089.4  6,744  2,014.1
               6,014 $1,214.5  9,065 $2,034.6  16,955 $3,470.6 22,826 $4,889.5

                                 HOMES CLOSED

                 Three Months Ended June 30,      Nine Months Ended June 30,
                    2001            2002             2001            2002
               Units    $'s    Units     $'s    Units     $'s   Units     $'s

    Mid-Atlantic 725   $158.8    788   $167.3   1,950   $432.3  2,016   $431.0
    Midwest      437    105.2    472    119.4   1,311    313.6  1,323    333.5
    Southeast    818    143.6    838    139.1   1,976    348.3  2,516    429.7
    Southwest  2,277    378.9  3,062    516.4   5,955    981.7  7,971  1,352.9
    West       1,210    303.7  2,717    808.0   2,895    724.0  6,381  1,863.2
               5,467 $1,090.2  7,877 $1,750.2  14,087 $2,799.9 20,207 $4,410.3

                            SALES CONTRACT BACKLOG

                                           As of June 30,
                                       2001              2002
                                  Units      $'s    Units      $'s

                  Mid-Atlantic      957    $234.7   1,277    $271.3
                  Midwest         1,030     286.6     989     270.4
                  Southeast       1,629     288.2   1,628     262.4
                  Southwest       4,161     711.9   5,868     984.4
                  West            2,831     740.0   3,824   1,159.7
                                 10,608  $2,261.4  13,586  $2,948.2

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CONTACT: Sam Fuller, CFO, or Stacey Dwyer, EVP, both of D.R. Horton, Inc., +1-817-856-8200

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