D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI)
D.R. Horton is America's largest homebuilder, constructing a wide range of houses from starter homes to luxury properties across the United States.
Is D.R. Horton, Inc. a good stock for a UK beginner?
The honest version: D.R. Horton is America's largest homebuilder, constructing a wide range of houses from starter homes to luxury properties across the United States.
Over about 2 years to 2026-07-31. This is the share price only - reinvesting the dividends would add to it. And it's the USD return - as a UK investor your actual £ return also moves with the exchange rate. Past performance is not a guide to the future, and it could just as easily have fallen.
Based on beta - how much the price swings versus the whole market. Bumpier isn't bad; it just means a rougher ride, which matters more the sooner you might need the money.
Prices move on results, news and the mood of the whole market - no single headline explains a day, and a quiet week is usually just noise, not a signal.
Long-term population growth drives sustained demand.
A major structural downturn in the US property market.
What does D.R. Horton, Inc. do?
D.R. Horton makes its money by buying land, building houses on it, and selling them to families. Because they operate in the housing market, their success is closely tied to how easy it is for people to get a mortgage and how confident they feel about the economy. Much depends on interest rates and how they shape demand for new homes, since high borrowing costs can make buyers more cautious.
On our factor screen it looks strongest on value and income, and weakest on growth.
- ✓Pays a dividend - about 1.2% a year
- ✓Low debt - a sturdier balance sheet
- Value screens high (77/100)
- Income screens high (70/100)
- Market leader with significant scale in the US
- Diverse range of home prices to suit different budgets
- Solid profit margins despite recent industry headwinds
- Growth screens low (17/100)
- Momentum screens low (28/100)
- Rising costs for building materials and labour
- Potential for a cooling housing market
- High volatility compared to the broader stock market
What do D.R. Horton, Inc.'s numbers mean?
How much money does D.R. Horton, Inc. make?
Revenue and profit by quarter, and how much of each sale turns into profit.
Does D.R. Horton, Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes - D.R. Horton, Inc. currently pays a dividend of about 1.2% a year (the yearly payout as a share of the price). A dividend is a slice of profit handed to shareholders; the yield moves as the price moves, and a company can cut or stop it.
When does D.R. Horton, Inc. report earnings, and how did recent quarters go?
D.R. Horton, Inc. is next scheduled to report on about 2026-10-29 - dates can move, and we don't predict results; this just tells you when to look.
Each quarter a company reports its results against what analysts expected. ‘Beating’ or ‘missing’ is about that expectation, not whether the business is doing well in absolute terms.
| Reported | Expected EPS: The earnings per share analysts expected for the quarter - the average of their forecasts. 'Beating' or 'missing' is measured against this number. | Actual EPS | vs expected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | $2.99 | $3.20 | Beat +7% |
| 2026-04-21 | $2.12 | $2.24 | Beat +6% |
| 2026-01-20 | $1.92 | $2.03 | Beat +6% |
| 2025-10-28 | $3.27 | $3.04 | Missed -7% |
| 2025-07-22 | $2.90 | $3.36 | Beat +16% |
| 2025-04-17 | $2.70 | $2.58 | Missed -4% |
Across the last 6 quarters here, D.R. Horton, Inc. came in ahead of what analysts expected 4 times. One quarter is noise, not a trend.
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Reported vs expected earnings per share (EPS) from published results; the expectation is the analyst consensus, not our view. Report dates are estimates that can move.
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An illustrative range for the year ahead, with the assumption behind each case — not a prediction or a price target.
What are the pros and cons of D.R. Horton, Inc.?
How many points the write-up makes each way — a balance check, not a score or verdict.
- Market leader with significant scale in the US
- Diverse range of home prices to suit different budgets
- Solid profit margins despite recent industry headwinds
- Earnings have recently declined year-on-year
- Highly sensitive to interest rate fluctuations
- Revenue growth is currently in negative territory
- Rising costs for building materials and labour
- Potential for a cooling housing market
- High volatility compared to the broader stock market
The write-up's own warning lights — if these start happening, the case above changes.
- A sudden, sustained drop in mortgage rates
- A significant change in US housing policy or tax incentives
Built from public filings & market prices, checked for an education-only tone, and never a price target. How we make these →
This plain-English summary was auto-generated on 2026-08-01 from public data and checked for an education-only, no-advice tone (the figures above carry their own, usually fresher, 'as of' date). It's information, never a recommendation.