D.R. Horton, Inc. $DHI Shares Sold by Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH

Key Points

• Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH reduced its stake in D.R. Horton by 20.6% in Q4, selling 40,356 shares and now holding 155,249 shares worth about $22.42 million (roughly 0.05% ownership); institutional investors own ~90.63% of the stock.
• Q1 results were mixed: D.R. Horton beat EPS estimates ($2.24 vs. $2.15) but missed revenue expectations ($7.56B vs. $9.22B) with revenues down 2.3% year‑over‑year, and the stock has shown weakness amid a broker consensus of "Hold" (average target $168.54) despite notable upgrades from firms like Goldman Sachs and UBS.
• Dividend announced: the company declared a $0.45 quarterly dividend ($1.80 annualized, ~1.1% yield), with an ex‑dividend date of May 7 and payment on May 14.

Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH reduced its stake in D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE:DHI - Free Report) by 20.6% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 155,249 shares of the construction company's stock after selling 40,356 shares during the period. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH owned approximately 0.05% of D.R. Horton worth $22,418,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Concord Wealth Partners acquired a new stake in D.R. Horton in the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. Canton Hathaway LLC acquired a new stake in D.R. Horton in the 3rd quarter valued at $26,000. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. acquired a new stake in D.R. Horton in the 3rd quarter valued at $27,000. Sound Income Strategies LLC acquired a new stake in D.R. Horton in the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. Finally, Ameriflex Group Inc. acquired a new stake in D.R. Horton in the 3rd quarter valued at $31,000. 90.63% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts recently issued reports on DHI shares. Bank of America set a $158.00 price target on D.R. Horton in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price target on D.R. Horton from $172.00 to $190.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Tuesday. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on D.R. Horton from $147.00 to $170.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a report on Wednesday. Seaport Research Partners restated a "neutral" rating on shares of D.R. Horton in a research note on Tuesday, April 7th. Finally, BTIG Research set a $182.00 target price on D.R. Horton in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, D.R. Horton has an average rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $168.54.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, SVP Aron M. Odom sold 260 shares of D.R. Horton stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $167.55, for a total value of $43,563.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 6,457 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,081,870.35. This trade represents a 3.87% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Company insiders own 0.66% of the company's stock.

D.R. Horton News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: UBS raised its price target on D.R. Horton to $206 and moved to a "buy" rating, citing upside vs. the current price — a sizable analyst upgrade that can attract buyers. UBS raises price target to $206
• Positive Sentiment: Truist published a forecast calling for strong price appreciation in DHI, adding institutional support to the bullish case. Truist Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for D.R. Horton
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary highlights a rotation of capital into housing names (DHI cited as a preferred large-cap homebuilder) on a potential future Fed pivot and rate easing—a thematic flow that can lift DHI relative to smaller builders.
• Neutral Sentiment: Brokerage consensus on DHI remains around "Hold" (average recommendation), suggesting mixed analyst conviction despite some buy-side upgrades. D.R. Horton Receives Average "Hold" from Brokerages
• Neutral Sentiment: The broader Q1 earnings backdrop is being described as generally positive, which could support cyclicals like homebuilders if the tone holds. Earnings Picture Remains Positive: A Closer Look
• Negative Sentiment: Peer results are weak: NVR and PulteGroup reported Q1 misses and declining revenues/settlements — signals that housing demand and margins remain under pressure and can weigh on DHI's near-term outlook. NVR's Q1 Earnings Miss PulteGroup Q1 Miss
• Negative Sentiment: D.R. Horton’s latest quarter showed an EPS beat but a revenue shortfall (revenues down year-over-year), which markets often penalize in a rate-sensitive sector where demand and backlog trends matter. (Company Q1 results and guidance context.)

D.R. Horton Stock Down 2.6%

NYSE:DHI opened at $159.95 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $46.34 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 14.99, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.62 and a beta of 1.44. D.R. Horton, Inc. has a one year low of $114.17 and a one year high of $184.54. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $148.13 and a 200 day simple moving average of $150.61. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27, a quick ratio of 0.98 and a current ratio of 6.46.

D.R. Horton (NYSE:DHI - Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 21st. The construction company reported $2.24 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.15 by $0.09. The business had revenue of $7.56 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $9.22 billion. D.R. Horton had a return on equity of 12.94% and a net margin of 9.51%.The company's revenue for the quarter was down 2.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.58 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts predict that D.R. Horton, Inc. will post 10.5 EPS for the current fiscal year.

D.R. Horton Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, May 14th. Investors of record on Thursday, May 7th will be paid a $0.45 dividend. This represents a $1.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 7th. D.R. Horton's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 16.87%.

About D.R. Horton

D.R. Horton, Inc is a national homebuilding company that designs, constructs and sells new residential properties across the United States. The company's core operations focus on building single-family detached homes, townhomes and condominiums for a range of buyer segments. In addition to home construction and sales, D.R. Horton provides complementary services through subsidiaries that support the mortgage, title and closing processes for its customers, enabling integrated transaction workflows from inventory development to home delivery.

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