D.R. Horton stock holds below recent highs as investors weigh earnings and guidance
Published on 08/24/2026 at 19:59 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
D.R. Horton, Inc. (ISIN US23331A1097) stock has been trading below its recent 12?month high of $184.54 as of August 24, 2026, with shares last opening at $148.43 on the New York Stock Exchange according to recent market data from a market overview.
Earnings beat and margin profile
In the latest reported quarter, which ended in 2026 and was released on July 21, D.R. Horton posted earnings per share of $3.20, topping the consensus estimate of $3.02 by $0.18 according to the same market summary covering the company.
Quarterly revenue came in at $9.23 billion for that period, slightly ahead of analyst expectations of $9.10 billion, meaning revenue exceeded the consensus by $0.13 billion as summarized in a recent earnings recap.
The same source indicates that D.R. Horton generated a net margin of 9.15 percent and a return on equity of 12.47 percent in that quarter, while sell?side forecasts call for earnings per share of 10.47 for the current fiscal year, highlighting that profitability remains solid but below the prior?year earnings level of $3.36 per share for the equivalent quarter.
Valuation, index context and consensus view
Investors are also assessing valuation signals, with one recent equity research analysis indicating an estimated fair value of $165.29 per share compared with a recent closing price of $148.35, implying upside of $16.94 per share if that fair value is reached in a valuation?focused commentary.
Across multiple institutional?activity updates published on August 24, 2026, data compiled in those reports show that D.R. Horton shares carry a consensus rating of Hold, with an average analyst price target of $166.92, placing that target $18.49 above the $148.43 opening level cited in the same market data summaries of the consensus view.
The company shares also trade within a 12?month range between a low of $131.75 and the previously mentioned high of $184.54, while the 50?day moving average price stands at $151.80 compared with a 200?day average of $149.75 according to the institutional?flow reports for D.R. Horton dated August 24, 2026 that detail the stock trading profile.
Go deeper
More recent institutional filings suggest continued interest from asset managers that have disclosed new or increased positions in D.R. Horton on August 24, 2026, reinforcing the picture of a stock that is being rebalanced rather than aggressively sold.
Investor Relations
Further details on D.R. Horton stock, including presentations and detailed segment information, can be found on the company investor relations website.
Core homebuilding franchise
D.R. Horton operates a broad homebuilding platform that focuses on constructing and selling single?family homes in a range of price points, from entry?level properties to move?up and active?adult communities in the United States.
The company often complements its core homebuilding business with related operations such as the development of residential lots and the provision of financing solutions, which together help support unit sales and can influence margins across different housing cycles.
Stock snapshot
D.R. Horton stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DHI, and as of the most recent quote referenced on August 24, 2026, shares opened at $148.43, sitting between the 12?month low of $131.75 and the 12?month high of $184.54 reported in the latest market data.
Fact box
Company: D.R. Horton, Inc.
ISIN: US23331A1097
Ticker: DHI
Exchange: NYSE
Sector / Industry: Homebuilding / Consumer durables
Index membership: S&P 500
