GuruFocus·Jun 17, 2026
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Douglas Elliman Inc.(DOUG)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
DOUG•NYSE
$1.95
11.5× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
SectorReal EstateIndustryReal Estate ServicesSub-IndustryResidential real estate brokerages and franchises
AboutDouglas Elliman Inc. engages in the real estate services and property technology investment business in the United States. It operates in two segments, Real Estate Brokerage, and Corporate and Other. The company conducts residential real estate brokerage operations. It has approximately 100 offices with approximately 6,500 real estate agents in the New York metropolitan areas, as well as in Florida, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Colorado, New Jersey, and Texas. Douglas Elliman Inc. was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida. Douglas Elliman Inc.(NYSE:DOUG) operates independently of Vector Group Ltd. as of December 29, 2021.Show more
- Revenue$1.03B+3.8%
- EBITDA-$52M+14.3%
- Net Income$15M+119.9%
- EPS (Diluted)0.17+118.7%
- Gross Margin16.81%-33.6%
- EBITDA Margin-5.07%+17.4%
- Operating Margin-5.88%+14.9%
- Net Margin1.47%+119.2%
- ROE8.8%+122.9%
DOUG Price & Volume
Douglas Elliman Inc. (DOUG) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Persistent Operational Losses Challenge Brokerage Model Viability
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative
Growth:Contracting
Profitability:Negative
Financial:Strained
Cash Flow:Burning
Primary Risk:Persistent negative operating margins
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Douglas Elliman faces significant headwinds as a high-interest-rate environment suppresses transaction velocity in its core luxury markets, leading to a 15.4% year-over-year revenue decline in 2026Q1.
- The firm's inability to achieve operating leverage, evidenced by a -6.4% operating margin, suggests that the current commission-heavy brokerage model remains structurally vulnerable to market volatility.
- Investors should monitor the ongoing erosion of the equity base, which has fallen to $168.1M, as the company continues to burn cash to fund operations.
Verdict Logic
the firm's inability to generate positive free cash flow, evidenced by a $19.6M outflow in 2026Q1, combined with a -7.6% net margin, suggests significant long-term solvency risks.
DOUG Growth Metrics
Douglas Elliman Inc. (DOUG) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years5.94%
3 Years-3.6%
TTM-5.23%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM112.07%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM85.71%
Return on Capital
10 Years-5.48%
5 Years-4.91%
3 Years-16.19%
Last Year-16.25%
DOUG Recent Earnings
Douglas Elliman Inc. (DOUG) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 2/12 qtrs (20%)●Beat Revenue 4/12 qtrs (40%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 8, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.14
—
Rev
$214M
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Q2 2026
Mar 13, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.17-950.0%
$0.02
Rev
$245M-10.9%
$275M
Q4 2025
Nov 4, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.29-1073.1%
$0.03
Rev
$263M-16.8%
$316M
Q3 2025
Jul 31, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.06-300.0%
$0.03
Rev
$271M-18.7%
$334M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 8, 2026 | $0.14 | $214M |
| Q2 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | $0.17vs $0.02-950.0% | $245Mvs $275M-10.9% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 4, 2025 | $0.29vs $0.03-1073.1% | $263Mvs $316M-16.8% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | $0.06vs $0.03-300.0% | $271Mvs $334M-18.7% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest DOUG News
Recent stock market news and headlines for Douglas Elliman Inc. (DOUG)
PRNewsWire·Jun 17, 2026
Douglas Elliman Celebrates the Return of the U.S. Open to the HamptonsLeading luxury brokerage highlights the enduring connection between golf, lifestyle, and luxury real estate as the championship returns to Shinnecock Hills SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y., June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC ("Douglas Elliman"), the nation's preeminent real estate brokerage and a longstanding leader in the Hamptons market, is celebrating the return of the U.S. Open Championship to Shinnecock Hills Golf Club this June.
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Douglas Elliman Inc. (DOUG)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.95 | $177.27M | 11.47 | 3.76% | 1.47% | 8.8% | — | |
| $11.88 | $7.23B | -118.80 | 23.67% | 0.17% | 1.11% | — | |
| $213.02 | $6.59B | 16.24 | 2.13% | 18.36% | 28.27% | — | |
| $17.64 | $1.98B | -15.34 | 0.99% | -2.18% | -8.37% | — | |
| $14.63 | $41.32B | -532.00 | 27.37% | 2.82% | 1.53% | — | |
| $4.79 | $3.67B | -2.82 | -15.18% | -35.25% | -163.25% | — |
Compare DOUG vs Peers
Douglas Elliman Inc. (DOUG) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
DOUG SEC Filings & Documents
Douglas Elliman Inc. (DOUG) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
6Material company update
May 8, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Apr 24, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Apr 10, 2026·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
410-Q Quarterly Reports
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DOUG Frequently Asked Questions
Douglas Elliman Inc. (DOUG) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Douglas Elliman Inc.'s revenue?
Douglas Elliman Inc. (DOUG) reported $994.0M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 27% increase from $784.1M in 2019.
How fast is Douglas Elliman Inc. growing?
Douglas Elliman Inc. (DOUG) grew revenue by 3.8% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Is DOUG profitable?
Yes, Douglas Elliman Inc. (DOUG) is profitable, generating $4.9M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (1.5% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
What is DOUG's return on equity?
Douglas Elliman Inc. (DOUG) has a return on equity (ROE) of 8.8%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
What is Douglas Elliman Inc.'s free cash flow?
Douglas Elliman Inc. (DOUG) had negative free cash flow of $30.2M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.