Core Viewpoint - Analysts forecast a significant decline in D.R. Horton's quarterly earnings and revenues, indicating potential challenges for the company in the upcoming earnings release [1]. Earnings Estimates - D.R. Horton is expected to report earnings of $2.93 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 28.5% [1]. - Revenue is anticipated to be $8.81 billion, down 11.6% compared to the same quarter last year [1]. - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised upward by 0.4% in the past 30 days, indicating a reassessment by analysts [2]. Revenue Breakdown - Analysts estimate 'Revenues- Home sales- Homebuilding' at $8.21 billion, a decrease of 11.1% year-over-year [5]. - 'Revenues- Rental' is projected to reach $293.28 million, down 29.1% from the previous year [5]. - 'Revenues- Financial Services' is expected to be $222.94 million, indicating an 8% decline [5]. - 'Revenues- Homebuilding' is projected at $8.23 billion, reflecting a 10.9% decrease year-over-year [6]. Geographic Revenue Estimates - 'Geographic Revenues- Homebuilding- Northwest' is expected to be $713.78 million, down 1.6% from the prior year [6]. - 'Geographic Revenues- Homebuilding- North' is projected to reach $1.12 billion, showing a 5.3% increase [6]. - 'Geographic Revenues- Homebuilding- Southwest' is estimated at $1.10 billion, down 16.4% year-over-year [7]. - 'Geographic Revenues- Homebuilding- South Central' is expected to be $1.79 billion, indicating a 10.9% decline [7]. Sales Metrics - The average selling price for homes closed is estimated at $370.81 million, down from $382.20 million in the same quarter last year [8]. - Analysts predict 'Homes Closed' to reach 22,142, compared to 24,155 in the same quarter last year [8]. - 'Net sales order - Homes sold' is estimated at 22,121, down from 23,001 in the previous year [9]. - 'Sales order backlog - Homes in backlog' is projected to be 14,217, compared to 16,792 in the same quarter last year [9]. Market Performance - Over the past month, D.R. Horton shares have increased by 8.4%, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's 4.2% change [10]. - The company holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), suggesting it may perform in line with the overall market in the near term [10].