D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE:DHI), a leading home construction company in the United States, specializes in building single-family homes. Competing with giants like Lennar Corporation and PulteGroup, DHI remains a significant player in the residential construction industry. On March 12, 2026, UBS reiterated its "Buy" rating for DHI, with the stock trading at around $141.
Despite UBS's positive outlook, builder stocks, including DHI, are experiencing their longest losing streak since 2024, with a decline of 11.6%. This downturn is unusual for a typically stable period in the sector. DHI's stock price recently closed at $145.28, marking a 1.63% decrease from the previous day, which was more significant than the S&P 500's 0.21% loss.
Over the past month, DHI's shares have fallen by 3.79%. This performance is better than the Construction sector's 6.9% loss but worse than the S&P 500's 2.26% decline. Investors are eagerly awaiting D.R. Horton's earnings report on April 21, 2026. The company is expected to report an EPS of $2.18, a 15.5% decrease from the same quarter last year, with revenue anticipated at $7.7 billion, a slight 0.47% decrease.
In a strategic move, D.R. Horton acquired 92 fully developed lots from Windy Hill Development in the Indian Springs community near Houston. The company plans to build homes starting at $235,000 in this growing area. This acquisition follows Windy Hill's previous sale of 115 lots to Lennar Homes, which is constructing homes priced between $180,000 and $280,000 in the same community.
Currently, DHI's stock price is $140.05, reflecting a 1.84% decrease with a change of $2.63. The stock has fluctuated between $139.26 and $141.60 today. Over the past year, DHI has seen a high of $184.55 and a low of $110.44. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $40.77 billion, with a trading volume of 1,071,829 shares today.
