D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE:DHI) Increases Dividend to $0.50 Per Share

D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE:DHI) declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, October 29th. Investors of record on Thursday, November 12th will be given a dividend of $0.50 per share by the construction company on Thursday, November 19th. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.4%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 12th. This is a 11.1% increase from D.R. Horton’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.45.

D.R. Horton has increased its dividend payment by an average of 0.2% per year over the last three years and has raised its dividend every year for the last 10 years. D.R. Horton has a payout ratio of 14.5% meaning its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Research analysts expect D.R. Horton to earn $11.35 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $1.80 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 15.9%.

D.R. Horton Price Performance

NYSE DHI traded up $3.25 during trading hours on Thursday, reaching $146.25. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 5,253,045 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,727,547. The firm has a market capitalization of $40.91 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.91, a P/E/G ratio of 2.30 and a beta of 1.35. The company’s 50-day moving average is $140.91 and its two-hundred day moving average is $147.82. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29, a current ratio of 6.43 and a quick ratio of 1.04. D.R. Horton has a 1-year low of $130.40 and a 1-year high of $170.79.

D.R. Horton (NYSE:DHI) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 29th. The construction company reported $2.67 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.99 by ($0.32). The business had revenue of $9.37 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.05 billion. D.R. Horton had a net margin of 9.15% and a return on equity of 12.47%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was down 3.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $3.04 earnings per share. On average, equities analysts predict that D.R. Horton will post 10.43 EPS for the current year.

Trending Headlines about D.R. Horton

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

• Positive Sentiment: Fiscal fourth-quarter revenue reached $9.37 billion, exceeding the roughly $9.05 billion analyst consensus. The sales beat suggests D.R. Horton is still generating substantial demand through pricing and buyer incentives despite elevated borrowing costs. D.R. Horton Full-Year Earnings Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management expects fiscal 2027 revenue of approximately $30 billion to $32 billion. While conservative, the forecast indicates the company expects to sustain a large sales base and continue benefiting from its scale and broad geographic footprint. D.R. Horton Fiscal 2027 Revenue Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: The company’s outlook assumes mortgage-rate pressure will remain a major factor in housing demand during fiscal 2027. Investors will be watching rates, order trends, cancellations and the extent to which incentives can support affordability. D.R. Horton Mortgage Pressure Report
• Negative Sentiment: Fourth-quarter EPS was $2.67, below estimates ranging from $2.99 to $3.03 and down from $3.04 a year earlier. Net income declined as higher mortgage rates reduced orders, increased cancellations and pressured profitability. D.R. Horton Misses Q4 Earnings Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue declined 3.2% year over year, while a reported $91 million impairment further weighed on results. Analysts characterized the quarter as a widening gap between solid revenue and weaker margins, with elevated incentives squeezing earnings. D.R. Horton Q4 Earnings and Impairment
• Negative Sentiment: The $30 billion–$32 billion fiscal 2027 revenue outlook was viewed as cautious or disappointing, reinforcing concerns that persistent affordability challenges could limit future growth. D.R. Horton Fiscal 2027 Outlook

About D.R. Horton

D.R. Horton, Inc is a residential construction company that builds and sells single-family detached and attached homes in the United States. Its offerings include entry-level, move-up, luxury and active-adult housing, serving a range of homebuyers through brands such as D.R. Horton, Express Homes, Emerald Homes and Freedom Homes.

The company’s operations also include land acquisition and development, home financing and title services. Through subsidiaries and affiliated businesses, D.R.