Valued at a market cap of $42.8 billion, D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) is a prominent homebuilding company headquartered in Arlington, Texas. The company specializes in constructing a wide range of residential homes, including single-family detached homes, townhomes, and duplexes, while also offering related services such as mortgage financing, title agency services, and residential lot development. DHI is set to unveil its fiscal Q1 earnings for 2026 before the market opens on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
Analysts are forecasting that DHI will report a profit of $1.98 per share, a 24.1% decrease from the $2.61 per share reported in the year-ago quarter. The company has exceeded Wall Street’s bottom-line estimates in two of the last four quarters, while falling short on two other occasions. In Q4, DHI’s EPS of $3.04 missed the forecasted figure by 7.6%.
For fiscal 2026, analysts anticipate DHI to report a profit of $11.43 per share, down 1.2% from $11.57 per share in fiscal 2025. Despite this slight decline, its EPS is projected to increase by 14.3% year-over-year to $13.06 in fiscal 2027.
Shares of DHI have experienced a 7.2% gain over the past 52 weeks, lagging behind the S&P 500 Index’s 16.5% return during the same period. However, it has outperformed the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF’s (XLY) 6.8% uptick over the same timeframe.
On Dec. 3, shares of DHI surged 4.1% following BTIG’s initiation of coverage on the company with a “Buy” rating and a $186 price target. This positive analyst outlook coincided with a favorable forecast for the U.S. housing market, predicting lower mortgage rates, improved affordability due to rising incomes, and limited housing supply, factors that are expected to sustain strong demand and support home prices.
Wall Street analysts hold a moderately optimistic view on DHI’s stock, with an overall “Moderate Buy” rating. Out of 20 analysts covering the stock, seven recommend “Strong Buy,” 11 suggest “Hold,” and two indicate “Strong Sell.” The average price target for DHI is $164.27, implying an 11.8% potential upside from current levels.
It is important to note that on the date of publication, Neharika Jain did not hold any positions (either directly or indirectly) in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data presented in this article are intended for informational purposes only. For the original article, visit Barchart.com.
