Zacks Research Issues Negative Estimate for NVR Earnings

Key Points

• Zacks Research lowered its Q3 2026 EPS estimate for NVR to $107.17 from $107.42 and maintains a “Strong Sell” rating. The full-year 2026 consensus estimate is $371.98 per share.
• NVR’s latest quarterly results showed pressure: revenue fell 10.5% year over year to $2.34 billion, below estimates, while EPS declined to $83.96 from $108.54 a year earlier.
• Analyst sentiment is mixed, with NVR carrying a consensus “Hold” rating and an average price target of $7,224.20; shares opened at $6,378.62, below both their 50-day and 200-day moving averages.

NVR, Inc. (NYSE:NVR - Free Report) - Zacks Research reduced their Q3 2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of NVR in a note issued to investors on Thursday, August 13th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the construction company will earn $107.17 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $107.42. Zacks Research has a "Strong Sell" rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for NVR's current full-year earnings is $371.98 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for NVR's Q4 2026 earnings at $112.20 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $117.58 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $121.22 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $89.06 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $452.16 EPS.

A number of other research firms have also issued reports on NVR. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of NVR from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Saturday, May 9th. Zelman & Associates raised shares of NVR from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7th. UBS Group dropped their target price on NVR from $7,700.00 to $7,400.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Bank of America reduced their price target on NVR from $7,600.00 to $7,200.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a report on Monday, July 20th. Finally, BTIG Research set a $7,446.00 price objective on NVR in a report on Friday, July 24th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, NVR presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $7,224.20.

NVR Stock Performance

NYSE:NVR opened at $6,378.62 on Friday. The firm's fifty day simple moving average is $6,449.03 and its 200 day simple moving average is $6,663.09. The company has a current ratio of 5.28, a quick ratio of 2.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.27. NVR has a twelve month low of $5,501.01 and a twelve month high of $8,618.28. The firm has a market capitalization of $16.97 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.54, a PEG ratio of 10.38 and a beta of 0.91.

NVR (NYSE:NVR - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23rd. The construction company reported $83.96 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.90 by $83.06. NVR had a net margin of 12.26% and a return on equity of 31.02%. The business had revenue of $2.34 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.40 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $108.54 EPS. The company's revenue was down 10.5% on a year-over-year basis.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Clearstead Trust LLC bought a new stake in shares of NVR in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $27,000. DV Equities LLC bought a new position in shares of NVR in the fourth quarter valued at about $29,000. Strive Financial Group LLC acquired a new position in NVR during the 4th quarter worth $29,000. Trust Co. of Vermont bought a new position in NVR in the second quarter valued at about $34,000. Finally, Oakworth Capital Inc. acquired a new stake in NVR during the 4th quarter worth $36,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 83.67% of the company's stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other NVR news, Director George Oliver acquired 63 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 7th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $6,431.51 per share, with a total value of $405,185.13. Following the acquisition, the director directly owned 63 shares of the company's stock, valued at $405,185.13. This represents a ∞ increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 8.60% of the company's stock.

About NVR

NVR, Inc is a U.S.-based homebuilding and mortgage banking company that designs, constructs and sells single-family detached homes, townhomes and condominiums. The company operates primarily through its homebuilding business and a mortgage banking subsidiary, providing financing and related closing services to its homebuyers. NVR's homebuilding activities include land development, community planning, model home sales and construction management aimed at a range of buyer demographics.

Its homes are marketed under recognizable regional brands, including Ryan Homes and NVHomes, along with other market-specific trade names, and are offered across multiple geographic markets in the United States.

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