Core Viewpoint - The State Street SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB) offers broad exposure to the Industrials - Engineering and Construction segment, appealing to both institutional and retail investors due to its low cost and transparency [1][2]. Group 1: ETF Overview - XHB is a passively managed ETF launched on January 31, 2006, with assets exceeding $1.66 billion, making it one of the larger ETFs in its category [1][3]. - The ETF aims to match the performance of the S&P Homebuilders Select Industry Index, which represents the homebuilding sub-industry of the S&P Total Markets Index [3][4]. Group 2: Costs and Performance - The ETF has an annual operating expense ratio of 0.35%, positioning it as one of the least expensive options in the market, with a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 0.77% [5]. - Year-to-date, the ETF has increased by approximately 0.39% but has decreased by about 0.64% over the past year, trading between $86.79 and $119.58 in the last 52 weeks [8]. Group 3: Sector Exposure and Holdings - The ETF has a significant allocation of about 67.1% in the Consumer Discretionary sector, followed by Industrials [6]. - Champion Homes Inc (SKY) constitutes around 4.1% of total assets, with the top 10 holdings making up approximately 36.92% of total assets under management [7]. Group 4: Risk Assessment - The ETF has a beta of 1.31 and a standard deviation of 25.29% over the trailing three-year period, indicating a higher risk profile compared to its peers [8].

Resort-style amenities for new 55+ active adult community now open daily for toursAPOLLO BEACH, Fla., Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced the grand opening of The Cove Amenity Center at Regency at Waterset, an exclusive 55+ active-adult community located in the vibrant South Shore area of Apollo Beach, Florida. The Cove is now open and available for daily tours at 5561 Freestone Circle in Apollo Beach. Offering reso ...

Exclusive community offers luxury townhomes with urban-inspired designs in a prime locationORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, today announced the final opportunity to purchase a new townhome at The Brix at The Packing District, a vibrant community in Orlando, Florida. With pricing from the upper $500,000s, this exclusive community offers home shoppers the chance to own a luxury townhome featuring urban, transitional, ...

Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Most Read from Fast Company The average price net of incentives of new-builds sold by Lennar—America’s second largest homebuilder—came in at $386,000 in Q3 2025. That’s down -10.2% from $430,000 in Q4 2024 and down -21.4% from $491,000 in Q3 2022. While last quarter Lennar acknowledged that it will no longer be as aggressive in prioritizing volume over margin going forward, the giant home ...

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Millrose Properties, Inc. (NYSE: MRP, "Millrose†), the Homesite Option Purchase Platform for residential homebuilders, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of approximately $124.5 million, or $0.75, per share of Class A and Class B common stock. The dividend will be paid on January 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of January 5, 2026. "Millrose's first year as a public company has been defined by disciplined growth and deepening pa ...

Waterford Pointe offers luxury homes on estate-sized home sites in an exclusive gated communityPIEDMONT, S.C., Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation's leading builder of luxury homes, today announced its newest boutique community, Waterford Pointe, is coming soon to Piedmont, South Carolina. This intimate riverside community will feature only 28 luxury single-family homes on spacious wooded home sites, including some with water views and direct access to the Saluda Riv ...

New Sawgrass home design now available in the Lago Collection of this resort-style neighborhood exclusively for active-adultsPUNTA GORDA, Fla., Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:TOL), the nation's leading builder of luxury homes, announced the release of the Sawgrass home design at Regency at Babcock Ranch, a premier 55+ active-adult community in Punta Gorda, Florida. The Sawgrass design, now available in the Lago Collection, features a 2.5-car garage perfect for golf carts, and is ...

Core Viewpoint - KB Home has reported strong fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results, surpassing earnings and revenue estimates, but faces ongoing challenges in the housing market that have led to a cautious outlook for fiscal 2026 [2][6]. Financial Performance - KB Home posted earnings per share of $1.92 and revenues of $1.69 billion, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate [2][6]. - Despite strong results, the company experienced a year-over-year decline due to low consumer confidence, affordability issues, and high mortgage rates [2][3]. Market Response - Following the earnings report, KB Home shares dropped 9.3% to $56.92, reflecting broader market pressures and a decrease in the number of homes delivered [4][6]. - The stock has decreased by over 10% in 2025, with a current price of $57.39, down 8.54% or $5.36 [5]. Future Outlook - KB Home has adopted a cautious outlook for the first quarter and the full fiscal year 2026, anticipating lower revenues and margins [3][6]. - The company is focusing on a build-to-order mix, cost reductions, and enhancing returns to navigate current market challenges [3].

Valued at a market cap of $42.8 billion, D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) is a leading homebuilding company based in Arlington, Texas. It constructs a wide range of residential homes, including single-family detached homes, townhomes, and duplexes and also provides related services such as mortgage financing, title agency services, and residential lot development.  It is scheduled to announce its fiscal Q1 earnings for 2026 before the market opens on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Ahead of this event, analysts expect this hom ...

Company Overview - KB Home (NYSE:KBH) builds and sells homes for various buyers and provides related financial services, including mortgage, insurance, and title services [2] Earnings Report - KB Home reported disappointing earnings, with home deliveries and revenues falling 9% and 15% respectively, despite beating some expectations [1] - Adjusted earnings per share exceeded expectations but decreased by 24% compared to the previous year [1] - The average selling price of homes declined by 7% and missed expectations [1]