Keefe Bruyette Maintains Market Perform on D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) While Trimming Price Target Amid Affordability and Incentive Pressures

Company Overview - D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE:DHI) is one of the largest homebuilders in the United States, founded in 1978 and headquartered in Arlington, Texas [4] Financial Performance - For Q1 2026, D.R. Horton projected consolidated revenues between $7.3 billion and $7.8 billion, with homebuilding closings expected to be between 19,700 and 20,200 units [3] - The company anticipates home-sales gross margins of 19.0% to 19.5% and a consolidated pretax profit margin of 10.6% to 11.1% [3] - D.R. Horton plans approximately $2.5 billion in share repurchases and about $500 million in dividends, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders [3] Market Outlook - Keefe Bruyette lowered the price target for D.R. Horton to $163 from $168, maintaining a Market Perform rating, reflecting a cautious outlook for the homebuilding sector due to affordability pressures and elevated incentives [1] - Despite the challenges, the company is well-positioned to navigate near-term market difficulties and is expected to benefit from a recovery in housing demand over the longer term [4]