D.R. Horton (NYSE:DHI) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Royal Bank Of Canada Analyst Says

D.R. Horton (NYSE:DHI) had its price target increased by analysts at Royal Bank Of Canada from $117.00 to $123.00 in a report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “underperform” rating on the construction company’s stock. Royal Bank Of Canada’s price target indicates a potential downside of 25.12% from the company’s previous close.

A number of other equities research analysts have also issued reports on the company. Seaport Research Partners reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of D.R. Horton in a research report on Tuesday, April 7th. Zacks Research upgraded D.R. Horton from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, March 27th. Citizens Jmp restated a “market perform” rating on shares of D.R. Horton in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of D.R. Horton in a research note on Thursday, March 12th. Finally, Argus raised their price target on D.R. Horton from $175.00 to $185.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, January 23rd. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $168.54.

D.R. Horton Stock Up 1.9%

Shares of D.R. Horton stock opened at $164.27 on Wednesday. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $148.29 and its 200 day simple moving average is $150.69. D.R. Horton has a 52-week low of $114.17 and a 52-week high of $184.54. The firm has a market cap of $47.59 billion, a PE ratio of 15.40, a P/E/G ratio of 2.59 and a beta of 1.44. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27, a quick ratio of 0.98 and a current ratio of 6.46.

D.R. Horton (NYSE:DHI) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, April 21st. The construction company reported $2.24 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.15 by $0.09. D.R. Horton had a return on equity of 12.94% and a net margin of 9.51%.The business had revenue of $7.56 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.22 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $2.58 EPS. D.R. Horton’s revenue for the quarter was down 2.3% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts predict that D.R. Horton will post 10.43 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at D.R. Horton

In other news, SVP Aron M. Odom sold 260 shares of D.R. Horton stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $167.55, for a total transaction of $43,563.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 6,457 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,081,870.35. The trade was a 3.87% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Corporate insiders own 0.66% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Concord Wealth Partners bought a new position in shares of D.R. Horton during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Canton Hathaway LLC bought a new position in shares of D.R. Horton during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. bought a new position in shares of D.R. Horton during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $27,000. Core Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of D.R. Horton during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Finally, Sound Income Strategies LLC bought a new position in shares of D.R. Horton during the 4th quarter worth approximately $27,000. 90.63% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting D.R. Horton

Here are the key news stories impacting D.R. Horton this week:

• Positive Sentiment: UBS raised its price target to $206 and moved to a “buy” rating, providing a sizable upside thesis that likely supported buying interest. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts collectively raised forecasts after DHI’s Q2 results — firms highlighted the company’s margin management, market share gains and reiterated fiscal‑2026 guidance, which eases near‑term investor concerns. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Management’s earnings‑call takeaways emphasized resilient demand, solid net sales orders and strategic inventory/cost actions that helped EPS beat despite a revenue shortfall — a message that supports a constructive near‑term view. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Brokerage consensus on DHI remains centered around “hold” on average, reflecting mixed views that balance DHI’s operational resilience against revenue pressure and housing headwinds. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Several price‑target moves were mixed: Wells Fargo and UBS lifted targets (one to $170, one to $206) while other shops left neutral/underperform stances — this creates offsetting analyst flows rather than a unanimous directional signal. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Peer weakness in the sector is a headwind: NVR missed Q1 earnings and saw a drop in settlements/opening backlog, pressuring the group and weighing on investor confidence for homebuilders. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: PulteGroup’s Q1 results also disappointed on margins and profit, and broader commentary from multiple outlets highlights a multiyear housing slowdown driven by higher mortgage rates and macro/geopolitical uncertainty — these sector dynamics cap upside for DHI. Article Title Article Title

About D.R. Horton

D.R. Horton, Inc is a national homebuilding company that designs, constructs and sells new residential properties across the United States. The company’s core operations focus on building single-family detached homes, townhomes and condominiums for a range of buyer segments. In addition to home construction and sales, D.R. Horton provides complementary services through subsidiaries that support the mortgage, title and closing processes for its customers, enabling integrated transaction workflows from inventory development to home delivery.

Founded in 1978 by Donald R.