D.R. Horton Q3 Earnings Top Estimates, but Affordability Pressures Force Full-Year Revenue Guidance Cut
DHI is trading near its 52-week low of $131.75 (7.9% above the low) on elevated volume (1.9× avg).
Summary
D.R. Horton beat Q3 earnings estimates but cut full-year revenue guidance, reflecting ongoing affordability pressures in the housing market.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · DHI
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Q3 Earnings Beat
EPS of $3.20 exceeded the $3.04 consensus, while revenue of $9.23B was slightly above estimates.
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Full-Year Revenue Guidance Cut
Management lowered fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to $32.5B–$33B from $33.5B–$34.5B, citing affordability challenges and high mortgage rates.
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Homebuilding Margin Compression
Home sales gross margin fell to 20.7% from 21.8% a year ago, driven by higher incentives and lower average selling prices.
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Strong Backlog Growth
Sales order backlog increased 14% to 15,983 homes, valued at $6.2B, providing revenue visibility.
Analysis · DHI · Real Estate & Construction
D.R. Horton posted a Q3 beat with EPS of $3.20 versus the $3.04 consensus, yet persistent affordability challenges and elevated mortgage rates prompted management to trim the full-year revenue outlook to $32.5B–$33B from $33.5B–$34.5B. Homebuilding margins compressed as incentives rose, and rental income fell sharply. While the balance sheet remains sturdy—bolstered by $2.1B in cash and a newly upsized $3.3B credit facility—the guidance cut signals that demand headwinds are expected to linger into fiscal 2027.
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