D.R. Horton Option Alert: Jan 16 $160 Calls at the Ask: 1000 vs 2121 OI; Earnings 4/17 Before Open 

D.R. Horton Option Alert: Jan 16 $160 Calls at the Ask: 1000 @ $7.2 vs 2121 OI; Earnings 4/17 Before Open Ref=$126.67

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D.R. Horton is a leading homebuilder in the United States with operations in 126 markets across 36 states. D.R. Horton mainly builds single-family detached homes (87% of home sales revenue) and offers products to entry-level, move-up, luxury buyers, and active adults. The company offers homebuyers mortgage financing and title agency services through its financial services segment. D.R. Horton's headquarters are in Arlington, Texas, and it manages six regional segments across the United States.

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Trump&#8217;s plans to place tariffs on Canada has come as a surprise, and many businesses are scrambling to deal with the potential fallout.
President Trump gave little indication that Canadian tariffs were on the table during his campaign, but now our northerly neighbors face tariffs of as much as 25% on all goods crossing into the United States.
Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reached a deal to delay the tariffs until March, but the threat of increased costs is already causing some companies to take action &#8211; and Canadian consumers to boycott US products.
Here are the five companies that will suffer the most from this surprise trade war.
During the company's recent earnings conference call, Ford CEO Jim Farley said that prolonged tariffs on Canada and Mexico would have a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43524700/ford-ceo-jim-farley-says-trumps-proposed-tariffs-on-mexico-canada-will-be-manageable-in-near-term-but-will-have-huge-impact-if-protracted">significant impact</a> on the US auto industry. But it's not just the auto industry that's come to rely on trading partners. Energy, agriculture, and manufacturing are other sectors that will be affected by increased costs from Canadian goods.
Today, we'll examine five stocks that heavily rely on Canadian imports. Although these companies are in different industries, all would face pressure if the maximum 25% tariff is enacted.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Molson Coors Beverage Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAP#NYSE">TAP</a>)</h2>
Molson Coors could be hit twice by tariffs since the company imports not only Canadian beers to the United States but also aluminum for cans of domestically produced beverages. Molson is responsible for several popular beers like Molson Canadian and Molson Dry. The company would also be at risk of retaliatory tariffs as Coors Light, Miller Genuine Draft, and Blue Moon are also popular beverages imported to Canada from the United States.
The tariff threat comes at an inopportune time for Molson Coors, as the company reported a top and bottom line beat on its February 13 earnings report but projects <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43688209/molson-coors-sees-fy25-net-sales-low-single-digit-increase-versus-2024-on-a-constant-currency-basis">low single-digit sales growth</a> over the full 2025 year.
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TAP shares have been in a tailspin since Thanksgiving, dropping from $62 to $53 before the recent earnings jump. Despite the quality report, this could be an excellent spot to unload the stock before the Trump administration hits Canada with forceful tariffs. Based on Benzinga's market search, TAP shares are covered by 27 different analysts with an average rating of Hold and a consensus price target of $62.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stellantis N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>)</h2>
The auto industry is at the highest risk of pain from tariffs, and Stellantis could face pressure from several angles. The company was formed when Chrysler merged with the French manufacturer PCA Group and currently makes Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, and Jeep vehicles in North America. Unfortunately, Stellantis production occurs in countries where the Trump administration has threatened harsh tariffs, namely Canada, Mexico, and the European Union.
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Stellantis currently has two manufacturing plants in Canada, located in Toronto and Windsor. The Toronto plant produces engine and transmission parts and aluminum die castings, while the Windsor plant manufactures Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles (yes, the Charger is made in Canada, not the United States). STLA shares have plummeted since making an early 2024 high, and the stock is trading firmly below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. And to pile on the bearish sentiment, Barclays and RBC Capital both downgraded the stock to Neutral last October.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Advance Auto Parts Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>)</h2>
The auto industry is in crisis mode following the tariff announcements, but most of the focus has been on car manufacturers like Stellantis, Ford, and General Motors. However, the after-market car part business is another central industry area, and many DIY car projects will become more expensive if 25% tariffs on Canada take effect.
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The three major DIY auto parts stores in the United States are AutoZone, O'Reilly Automotive, and Advance Auto Parts. Right now, AAP looks to be in the worst shape. The company saw its revenue growth decline by 3% over the last 12 months, while AZO and ORLY each increased revenue year over year. AAP also has the slowest inventory turnover, the smallest free cash flow pile, and the highest price-to-earnings ratio of the three primary auto parts dealers. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) and 50-day and 200-day moving averages also continue sending bearish signals, so avoid AAP shares until the tariff threat fades.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">D.R. Horton Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>)</h2>
D.R. Horton is the biggest homebuilder in the United States, and the firm has been sounding some alarms about housing costs in the face of tariffs and declining workforce participation. Lumber imports from Canada are key to homebuilders like DHI, and house buyers are already stretched thin by high prices and 7% mortgage rates. It is unlikely homebuilders have much more room to pass costs onto consumers, which could further exacerbate a tepid US housing market.
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DHI stock has dropped from $156 to $129 in the span of just a few weeks, thanks to pressure on housing inputs like lumber, steel, and aluminum. Analysts are also becoming more bearish on homebuilders as Bank of America <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43246599/bofa-downgrades-dr-horton-and-smith-douglas-citing-cost-pressures-and-weak-roe-outlook">downgraded the stock</a> immediately following inauguration day, citing rising costs and weak return on equity. DHI posted a bad earnings and revenue miss in Q3 2024 but rebounded with a top and bottom line beat in Q4. This earnings boost could provide an exit ramp for investors who aren't optimistic about housing in 2025.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Enbridge Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENB#NYSE">ENB</a>)</h2>
Energy is another sector at the forefront of tariff troubles, and Enbridge Inc. is one of the pipeline providers in the crosshairs. Enbridge is a major exporter of crude oil, natural gas, and renewables to the United States through its network of pipelines, distribution systems, and storage facilities. However, if the Trump administration is serious about cutting down on Canadian energy imports, ENB shares could also tumble from their current levels.
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From a technical perspective, the RSI could hint at ENB stock's next move. Following the early February drawdown, the share price quickly rebounded to mid-January levels, but a divergence emerged as the RSI made a strong pivot downward after nearing 70, which is the traditional signal for an overbought stock. With technical and fundamental headwinds in play, ENB shares could struggle to maintain their momentum in 2025.
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Shares of companies within the broader consumer discretionary sector are trading lower possibly due to worse-than-expected Michigan consumer sentiment for February. The sector may be weighed down following weak guidance from e.l.f Beauty and Amazon.

Shares of homebuilders and construction companies are trading lower as investors assess U.S. tariff concerns which may harm the industry.

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
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<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$395.00</td>
<td>$49.7K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>10.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$39.1K</td>
<td>14.3K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$48.0K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WYNN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$134.9K</td>
<td>681</td>
<td>601</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MGM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$83.5K</td>
<td>600</td>
<td>400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABNB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$29.7K</td>
<td>94</td>
<td>254</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$134.5K</td>
<td>552</td>
<td>86</td>
</tr>
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<td>BKNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$4500.00</td>
<td>$41.7K</td>
<td>76</td>
<td>76</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$32.7K</td>
<td>232</td>
<td>32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAVA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$111.00</td>
<td>$26.8K</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on January 31, 2025. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $395.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.7K, with a price of $1652.0 per contract. There were 3806 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10666 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 352 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.1K, with a price of $1565.0 per contract. There were 14367 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4025 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on February 7, 2025. This event was a transfer of 60 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.0K, with a price of $800.0 per contract. There were 6397 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1697 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WYNN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WYNN#NASDAQ">WYNN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 23 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 201 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $134.9K, with a price of $675.0 per contract. There were 681 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 601 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MGM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 30 day(s) on February 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $83.5K, with a price of $420.0 per contract. There were 600 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 400 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ABNB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on January 31, 2025. This event was a transfer of 130 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 37 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.7K, with a price of $231.0 per contract. There were 94 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 254 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 716 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 86 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $134.5K, with a price of $1565.0 per contract. There were 552 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 86 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 78 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 3 contract(s) at a $4500.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.7K, with a price of $13930.0 per contract. There were 76 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 76 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DHI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 142 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 29 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.7K, with a price of $1130.0 per contract. There were 232 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 32 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAVA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 37 day(s) on March 7, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $111.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.8K, with a price of $2681.0 per contract. There were 11 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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D.R. Horton's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) short percent of float has risen 7.75% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.96 million shares sold short, which is 2.78% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.17 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>D.R. Horton Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for D.R. Horton has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing D.R. Horton's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, D.R. Horton's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 10.35%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Peering Into D.R. Horton's Recent Short Interest

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on D.R. Horton. Our analysis of options history for D.R. Horton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) revealed 19 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 26% of traders were bullish, while 73% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 17 were puts, with a value of $961,606, and 2 were calls, valued at $396,200.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $145.0 and $180.0 for D.R. Horton, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for D.R. Horton options trades today is 577.4 with a total volume of 4,761.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for D.R. Horton's big money trades within a strike price range of $145.0 to $180.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>D.R. Horton 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738085436_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$329.0K</td>
<td align="right">709</td>
<td align="right">352</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$12.4</td>
<td>$11.9</td>
<td>$11.9</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$83.3K</td>
<td align="right">125</td>
<td align="right">276</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$11.9</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$78.1K</td>
<td align="right">125</td>
<td align="right">346</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$68.0K</td>
<td align="right">129</td>
<td align="right">406</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$67.8K</td>
<td align="right">129</td>
<td align="right">466</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About D.R. Horton</h3>
D.R. Horton is a leading homebuilder in the United States with operations in 126 markets across 36 states. D.R. Horton mainly builds single-family detached homes (87% of home sales revenue) and offers products to entry-level, move-up, luxury buyers, and active adults. The company offers homebuyers mortgage financing and title agency services through its financial services segment. D.R. Horton's headquarters are in Arlington, Texas, and it manages six regional segments across the United States.
Having examined the options trading patterns of D.R. Horton, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of D.R. Horton</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 864,596, the price of DHI is down -2.03% at $144.26. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 79 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About D.R. Horton</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $155.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Buy rating on D.R. Horton, maintaining a target price of $203. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Neutral rating for D.R. Horton, targeting a price of $152. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Equal-Weight rating on D.R. Horton with a target price of $150. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Equal-Weight rating on D.R. Horton, maintaining a target price of $145. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from RBC Capital lowers its rating to Underperform with a new price target of $125.
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Markets

D.R. Horton Unusual Options Activity For January 28

Shares of housing stocks including NVR Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVR#NYSE">NVR</a>) and D.R. Horton Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) traded higher on Monday, likely driven by a better-than-expected report on U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-real-estate-stocks-right-now">new home sales for December. </a>
What To Know: According to Reuters, the U.S. Commerce Department reported new home sales increased 3.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 698,000 units in December, exceeding economists&#8217; expectations of 675,000 units. This marked a 6.7% year-over-year increase and contributed to a total of 683,000 new homes sold in 2024, a 2.5% gain from 2023. The median new home price rose 2.1% from the prior year to $427,000, although rising inventory appears to be tempering price growth.
This data potentially indicates sustained momentum in the housing market despite high mortgage rates, which have constrained activity overall. Builders are responding by constructing smaller, more affordable homes to attract buyers, while the inventory of new homes reached 494,000 units in December—the highest level since 2007. Notably, 118,000 homes were completed, the most since 2009.
Both companies operate as real estate investment trusts (REITs) focused on essential infrastructure, such as cell towers, which benefit indirectly from increased housing development and connectivity demands in growing residential areas. Rising demand for new housing may also spur further investments in telecommunications infrastructure, fueling optimism among investors about these stocks&#8217; long-term growth potential.
Price Action: NVR shares closed up 2.22% at $8,382.63 and D.R. Horton shares closed up 3.05% at $147.26 at the time of publication Monday, according to <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/pro/register/?utm_source=BZprocontent072924&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Housing Stocks Are On The Rise Today: What's Going On?

BofA Securities analyst Rafe Jadrosich downgraded D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) and Smith Douglas Homes Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SDHC#NYSE">SDHC</a>), citing a tough outlook for homebuilder stocks <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">as the spring selling season approaches</a>.
Notably, the analyst says that Homebuilder stocks lagged the market in 2024 due to declining demand in the second half of the year, driven by higher mortgage rates.
The analyst anticipates the tough environment for homebuilders will continue through the first half of 2025.
The analyst expects return-on-equity to decline in 2025 for seven out of eight homebuilders, with order growth impacting margins.
The analyst&#8217;s top picks in builders are Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>) and NVR, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVR#NYSE">NVR</a>). TOL&#8217;s valuation is attractive compared to other builders with similar or lower ROE. NVR is the only builder in the analyst&#8217;s coverage universe that can hold ROE flat in 2025 vs. 2024.
Housing markets in the Northeast, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic should outperform the Southeast and other regions, while the move-up and luxury segments are set to outperform entry-level markets, adds the analyst.
DHI: The analyst downgraded D.R. Horton from Buy to Neutral and cut the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DHI/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast from $160 to $150</a>.
The analyst writes that lot costs, which make up 26%-27% of total costs, are rising (+3% QoQ, +10% YoY in first-quarter), and DHI expects similar inflation before moderating to mid-to-high single digits on year in the next couple of quarters.
Due to the tough housing macro (higher rates, more supply), DHI may struggle to raise prices to offset lot cost inflation, adds the analyst.
The analyst says that DHI is no longer investing in its rental segment, but rental inventory already accounts for 11% of book value.
Jadrosich expects a low single-digit ROE for rentals in 2025, which will drag overall ROE by &gt;100bps.
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SDHC: The analyst downgraded the company from Neutral to Underperform and cut the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sdhc/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast from $33 to $22</a>.
Jadrosich says that, like other builders, SDHC faces cost inflation headwinds while higher mortgage rates pressure net prices.
While ~15% community count growth and faster build cycles provide delivery tailwinds, the analyst notes absorptions will also need to improve to meet the guidance.
The valuation appears less compelling compared to peers, given the expectation that Smith Douglas&#8217; delivery growth will moderate in 2025 and its ROE will normalize closer to the group average, adds the analyst.
The analyst expect delivery growth of around 4% in 2025 vs. preliminary guidance of roughly 11% at the mid-point.
Jadrosich expects Smith Douglas to enter 2025 with a backlog that is down roughly 13% YoY.
Price Action: DHI shares are up 2.64% at $146.69, while SDHC sharesa re down 0.37% at $24.22 at the last check Monday.
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Shares of housing-related stocks are trading higher following better-than-expected December new home sales.

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on D.R. Horton. Our analysis of options history for D.R. Horton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) revealed 8 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 62% of traders were bullish, while 37% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $92,787, and 6 were calls, valued at $555,789.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $145.0 to $180.0 for D.R. Horton over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of D.R. Horton stands at 586.57, with a total volume reaching 1,490.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in D.R. Horton, situated within the strike price corridor from $145.0 to $180.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>D.R. Horton Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737651625_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$235.6K</td>
<td align="right">467</td>
<td align="right">234</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$2.8</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$115.6K</td>
<td align="right">78</td>
<td align="right">248</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$96.0K</td>
<td align="right">541</td>
<td align="right">326</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$8.0</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$60.0K</td>
<td align="right">457</td>
<td align="right">83</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.64</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$46.3K</td>
<td align="right">541</td>
<td align="right">126</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About D.R. Horton</h3>
D.R. Horton is a leading homebuilder in the United States with operations in 125 markets across 36 states. D.R. Horton mainly builds single-family detached homes (over 90% of home sales revenue) and offers products to entry-level, move-up, luxury buyers, and active adults. The company offers homebuyers mortgage financing and title agency services through its financial services segment. D.R. Horton's headquarters are in Arlington, Texas, and it manages six regional segments across the United States.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with D.R. Horton, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of D.R. Horton</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 658,735, the price of DHI is down -0.84% at $145.69. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 84 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for D.R. Horton</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $155.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital downgraded its action to Underperform with a price target of $125. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Buy rating on D.R. Horton, which currently sits at a price target of $203. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Neutral rating on D.R. Horton with a target price of $152. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Equal-Weight rating on D.R. Horton, maintaining a target price of $150. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Equal-Weight rating on D.R. Horton, maintaining a target price of $145. 
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Behind the Scenes of D.R. Horton's Latest Options Trends

RBC Capital analyst Mike Dahl reiterates D.R. Horton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) with a Underperform and maintains $125 price target.

Reiteration

RBC Capital Reiterates Underperform on D.R. Horton, Maintains $125 Price Target

JMP Securities analyst Aaron Hecht reiterates D.R. Horton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) with a Market Outperform and maintains $210 price target.

JMP Securities Reiterates Market Outperform on D.R. Horton, Maintains $210 Price Target

Barclays analyst Matthew Bouley maintains D.R. Horton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $150 to $145.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on D.R. Horton, Lowers Price Target to $145

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further improvement in overall market sentiment, but the index remained in the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Tuesday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 500 points during the session as investors bet on more domestic-friendly policies following Donald Trump&#8217;s inauguration on Jan. 20 as the 47th U.S. President.
All three major indices also recorded their first weekly gain of 2025. The Dow jumped 3.7%, while the S&amp;P 500 added 2.9% last week. The Nasdaq, meanwhile, surged 2.5% during the week to notch its strongest weekly performance since December.
D.R. Horton Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) reported better-than-expected first-quarter results. 3M Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>) reported upbeat fourth-quarter 2024 results and initiated 2025 guidance.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with industrials, real estate, and health care stocks recording gains on Tuesday. However, energy stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 538 points to 44,025.81 on Tuesday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.88% to 6,049.24, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.64% at 19,756.78 during Tuesday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABT#NYSE">ABT</a>), The Procter &amp; Gamble Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>), and Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) today.
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Pre-Market Outlook

Dow Jumps Over 500 Points As Trump Takes Office: Investor Sentiment Improves, But Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone

Wall Street saw a strong preference for small and mid-cap equities, with the Russell 2000 index leading the market as investors bet on more domestic-friendly policies following Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20 as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">the 47th U.S. president.</a>
The Russell 2000 rallied 1.7%, while other large-cap indices trailed behind. The Dow Jones, composed of non-tech blue-chip companies, rose by 1.2%, while both the S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 edged up 0.9%.
Most sectors traded higher, except for energy. The announcement of a national energy emergency raised concerns about a fossil fuel oversupply, sending oil prices down more than 2%. WTI crude dropped to $72.10 per barrel.
In the Treasury market, yields fell as investors appeared convinced by Trump's pledges on inflation control and lower federal spending. The 10-year Treasury yield declined by five basis points to 4.58%.
One of the session's most notable moves came from Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), which plunged 4.3%, marking its worst trading day since early August 2024. The decline followed a downgrade by Jefferies, citing challenges in iPhone sales in China.
In commodities, gold climbed 1.2% to a two-month high, aiming for its ninth gain in the past eleven sessions, supported by lower Treasury yields. In the crypto space, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rebounded 3% to $106,000 after briefly touching $100,000 overnight amid the absence of crypto-related remarks from Trump on his first day in office.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,314.89</td>
<td>1.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>43,995.44</td>
<td>1.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,053.00</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,630.38</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:20 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent012125&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.9% to $602.64.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;rose 1.1% to $439.55.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) edged 0.8% higher to $525.61.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 1.8% to $229.50.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Industrials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>) outperformed, up 2%; the&nbsp;Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged, down 0.3%.</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
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<li>Charles Schwab Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) rallied 4.7%, eyeing the strongest session in over two months, after reporting stronger-than-expected quarterly results. </li>
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<li>Companies slated to report earnings after the close include Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), Interactive Brokers Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>), Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>) and United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>)</li>
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U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index gaining over 450 points on Tuesday.
The Dow traded up 1.07% to 43,951.84 while the NASDAQ rose 0.71% to 19,770.38. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.85% to 6,047.41.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Utilities shares surged by 1.6% on Tuesday.
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D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) reported better-than-expected first-quarter results.
Sales fell 1% year-over-year to $7.61 billion, beating the consensus of $7.08 billion. EPS was $2.61, beating the consensus of $2.44.
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<li>Shares of Helius Medical Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSDT#NASDAQ">HSDT</a>)got a boost, surging 41% to $1.06 after the company announced it exceeded its initial enrollment target for its stroke pivotal study.</li>
<li>InMed Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INM#NASDAQ">INM</a>) shares were also up, gaining 36% to $6.75 after the company announced that INM-901 reduced Alzheimer &#8216;s-related inflammation in a preclinical study.</li>
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<li>Shares of FTAI Aviation Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</a>) were down 30% to $78.35 after the company announced it may delay its FY24 10-K filing.</li>
<li>New Oriental Education &amp; Tech Grp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EDU#NYSE">EDU</a>) was down, falling 24% to $46.26 after the company reported a second-quarter EPS miss.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 2.3% to $76.09 while gold traded down 0.1% at $2,748.20.
Silver traded up 0.6% to $31.335 on Tuesday, while copper fell 1.4% to $4.3070.
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European shares were mostly higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 surged 0.16%, Germany's DAX 40 rose 0.05% and France's CAC 40 gained 0.33%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index fell 0.15%, while London's FTSE 100 gained 0.07%.
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Asian markets closed mixed on Tuesday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 0.32%, China's Shanghai Composite Index falling 0.05%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index climbing 0.91% and India's BSE Sensex falling 1.60%.
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D.R. Horton, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) shares traded higher after the company <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b43092125/d-r-horton-inc-americas-builder-reports-fiscal-2025-first-quarter-earnings-and-declares-quarterly-" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported&nbsp;first-quarter&nbsp;results</a>.
Sales fell&nbsp;1%&nbsp;year-over-year to&nbsp;$7.61&nbsp;billion, beating the consensus of&nbsp;$7.08 billion. EPS was&nbsp;$2.61,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the consensus of&nbsp;$2.44.</a>
Net sales orders fell 1% Y/Y to 17,837&nbsp;homes and&nbsp;decreased&nbsp;2% in value to $6.7&nbsp;billion.
Homebuilding revenue declined 2% Y/Y&nbsp;to&nbsp;$7.2&nbsp;billion. Homes closed in the quarter fell 1%&nbsp;Y/Y to 19,059&nbsp;homes.
Sales order backlog of homes under contract as of December 31, 2024, decreased&nbsp;21%&nbsp;to 11,003&nbsp;homes and&nbsp;21%&nbsp;in value to&nbsp;$4.3&nbsp;billion.
D.R. Horton had 36,200&nbsp;homes in inventory, of which 25,700&nbsp;were unsold as of December 31, 2024.
Return on equity was&nbsp;19.1%&nbsp;for FY24, and return on assets stood at 13.4%. Operating cash flow stood at $646.7 million&nbsp;in the quarter.
As of December 31, 2024, the cash balance was&nbsp;$3.0&nbsp;billion, and the available capacity on its credit facilities was&nbsp;$3.5 billion, for a total liquidity of&nbsp;$6.5&nbsp;billion.
D.R. Horton repurchased 6.8&nbsp;million shares for&nbsp;$1.1 billion during the quarter. The company&#8217;s remaining stock repurchase authorization as of December-end&nbsp;was&nbsp;$2.5&nbsp;billion.
Subsequent to year-end, the company declared the quarterly dividend of&nbsp;$0.40&nbsp;per share, payable on February 14, to shareholders of record as of February 7, 2025.
FY25&nbsp;Outlook: D.R. Horton reiterated its revenue of&nbsp;$36.0 billion&nbsp;–&nbsp;$37.5 billion&nbsp;versus <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">the&nbsp;consensus of&nbsp;$37.16 billion</a>.
It expects homes closed to be 90,000 homes-92,000 homes for the year. DHI projects FY25 operating cash flow to be greater than fiscal 2024
The company revised share repurchases outlook to $2.6 billion-$2.8 billion from ~$2.4 billion earlier for FY25. The company expects&nbsp;dividend <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41598041" rel="noreferrer noopener">payments of around&nbsp;$500 million</a>.
David Auld, Executive Chairman, said, &#8220;Although the level of new and existing home inventories has increased from historically low levels, the supply of homes at affordable price points is generally still limited, and demographics supporting housing demand remain favorable.&#8221;
&#8220;Despite continued affordability challenges and competitive market conditions, incentives such as mortgage rate buydowns have helped to address affordability and spur demand.&#8221;
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;IShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITB#BATS">ITB</a>) and&nbsp;Parnassus Income Funds Parnassus Value Select ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRVS#NYSE">PRVS</a>).
Price Action:&nbsp;DHI shares are up 3.88% at $153.39 premarket at the last check Tuesday.
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