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Texas Capital Securities initiated coverage on D.R. Horton (NYSE:DHI) with a Hold rating and a price target of $130.00 on Monday. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a "GOOD" Financial Health score, with strong profitability metrics including a 27.7% gross profit margin.
The research firm highlighted D.R. Horton’s position as the largest and most geographically diverse national homebuilder, serving communities in 126 markets across 36 states. The company targets various buyer segments including entry-level, first-time move-up, active adult, and luxury home buyers. InvestingPro analysis reveals the company has been aggressively buying back shares while maintaining a consistent dividend growth track record for three consecutive years.
Texas Capital Securities noted that nearly 70% of the company’s home closings are priced below $400,000, and the builder also constructs homes for the rental market while providing mortgage, title, and insurance services to customers.
The firm emphasized D.R. Horton’s purchasing power and construction efficiencies derived from its size and scale, along with its strong balance sheet focused on cash generation and returning capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
Texas Capital Securities expects D.R. Horton to continue consolidating its market share and maintain its position as the largest homebuilder in the U.S., representing approximately 14% of new single-family homes sold.
In other recent news, Diamondrock (NYSE:DRH) Hospitality Company reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings, meeting expectations for earnings per share (EPS) at $0.04 but falling short on revenue forecasts, with actual revenue reaching $251.8 million compared to the anticipated $258.42 million. Despite the revenue miss, the company experienced a 2% increase in Comparable RevPAR and a 5.6% rise in Adjusted FFO per share, highlighting its operational resilience. Citi analysts have revised their price target for Diamondrock Hospitality to $8.00 from $9.00, maintaining a Neutral rating, citing broader economic concerns as a factor limiting potential multiple expansion. The company’s second-quarter 2025 operating funds from operations (FFO) forecast remains steady at $0.34, with full-year 2025 estimated operating FFO slightly increased to $1.00. Diamondrock Hospitality continues to focus on share repurchases, with CEO Jeff Donnelly emphasizing this strategy over acquisitions due to current market conditions. The company also provided a cautious outlook for 2025, with FFO per share guidance ranging from $0.94 to $1.06 and a revised RevPAR outlook reflecting economic uncertainties. Investors will be watching closely to see how the company’s financials align with these projections and how the broader economic environment might impact its performance.
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