D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) operates as a homebuilding company. Valued at $48 billion by market cap, the company constructs and sells single-family homes designed primarily for the entry-level and move-up markets. DHI also provides mortgage financing and title agency services to homebuyers. The leading homebuilder is expected to announce its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings for 2025 before the market opens on Tuesday, Oct. 28.

Ahead of the event, analysts expect DHI to report a profit of $3.29 per share on a diluted basis, down 16.1% from $3.92 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company beat the consensus estimates in two of the last four quarters while missing the forecast on two other occasions. 

For the full year, analysts expect DHI to report EPS of $11.79, down 17.8% from $14.34 in fiscal 2024. However, its EPS is expected to rise 2.2% year-over-year to $12.05 in fiscal 2026. 

DHI stock has considerably underperformed the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 17.9% gains over the past 52 weeks, with shares down 13% during this period. Similarly, it notably underperformed the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLY) 20.8% gains over the same time frame.

On Jul. 22, DHI shares surged 17% after reporting its Q3 results. Its EPS of $3.36 beat Wall Street expectations of $2.90. The company’s revenue was $9.2 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts of $8.8 billion. DHI expects full-year revenue in the range of $33.7 billion to $34.2 billion.

Analysts’ consensus opinion on DHI stock is reasonably bullish, with a “Moderate Buy” rating overall. Out of 20 analysts covering the stock, eight advise a “Strong Buy” rating, 10 give a “Hold,” and two recommend a “Strong Sell.” DHI’s average analyst price target is $166.53, indicating a potential upside of 3.3% from the current levels.