What to Expect From D.R. Horton's Q1 2026 Earnings Report

Company Overview - D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) is a leading homebuilding company based in Arlington, Texas, with a market cap of $42.8 billion, constructing various residential homes and providing related services such as mortgage financing and residential lot development [1] Earnings Expectations - DHI is scheduled to announce its fiscal Q1 earnings for 2026 on January 20, with analysts expecting a profit of $1.98 per share, a decrease of 24.1% from $2.61 per share in the same quarter last year [2] - For fiscal 2026, analysts project DHI to report a profit of $11.43 per share, down 1.2% from $11.57 per share in fiscal 2025, but expect EPS to grow 14.3% year-over-year to $13.06 in fiscal 2027 [3] Stock Performance - DHI shares have gained 7.2% over the past 52 weeks, underperforming the S&P 500 Index's 16.5% return but outperforming the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF's 6.8% increase during the same period [4] Analyst Ratings - Wall Street analysts have a "Moderate Buy" rating on DHI, with 20 analysts covering the stock: seven recommend "Strong Buy," 11 suggest "Hold," and two indicate "Strong Sell." The mean price target for DHI is $164.27, suggesting an 11.8% potential upside from current levels [6] - DHI shares surged 4.1% on December 3 after BTIG initiated coverage with a "Buy" rating and a $186 price target, reflecting a favorable outlook for the U.S. housing market [5]