Should I buy or sell Beazer Homes USA stock right now?

4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Beazer Homes USA in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BZH shares. View BZH analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Beazer Homes USA's stock price target for 2024?

4 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Beazer Homes USA's shares. Their BZH share price targets range from $32.00 to $38.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $35.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 20.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for BZH or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have BZH shares performed in 2023?

Beazer Homes USA's stock was trading at $12.76 at the beginning of the year. Since then, BZH shares have increased by 129.5% and is now trading at $29.28. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

Are investors shorting Beazer Homes USA?

Beazer Homes USA saw a decline in short interest in the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,450,000 shares, a decline of 7.1% from the October 31st total of 1,560,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 430,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 3.4 days. Approximately 5.0% of the company's stock are short sold. View Beazer Homes USA's Short Interest .

When is Beazer Homes USA's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 1st 2024. View our BZH earnings forecast .

How were Beazer Homes USA's earnings last quarter?

Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (NYSE:BZH) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November, 16th. The construction company reported $1.80 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.39 by $0.41. The construction company earned $645.40 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $627.29 million. Beazer Homes USA had a net margin of 7.19% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.89%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was down 22.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $2.82 earnings per share.

What ETFs hold Beazer Homes USA's stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of Beazer Homes USA (NYSE:BZH) stock in their portfolio include First Trust Dow Jones Select Microcap Index Fund (FDM) , Invesco Russell 2000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF (OMFS) , iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB) and Invesco FTSE RAFI US 1500 Small-Mid ETF (PRFZ) . Direxion Daily Homebuilders & Supplies Bull 3X Shares (NAIL) .

How will Beazer Homes USA's stock buyback program work?

Beazer Homes USA announced that its board has initiated a share buyback plan on Wednesday, May 11th 2022, which allows the company to repurchase $50,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization allows the company to repurchase up to 10% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are often a sign that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

What is Allan P. Merrill's approval rating as Beazer Homes USA's CEO?

119 employees have rated Beazer Homes USA Chief Executive Officer Allan P. Merrill on Glassdoor.com . Allan P. Merrill has an approval rating of 77% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Beazer Homes USA own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Beazer Homes USA investors own include Frontline (FRO) , Rite Aid (RAD) , Ford Motor (F) , General Electric (GE) , Drive Shack (DS) , Micron Technology (MU) , Bank of America (BAC) , CEMIG (CIG) , Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) and KB Home (KBH) .

Who are Beazer Homes USA's major shareholders?

Beazer Homes USA's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Acadian Asset Management LLC (2.56%), Morgan Stanley (2.41%), Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (2.37%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.81%), Winslow Asset Management Inc. (1.58%) and Invesco Ltd. (1.55%). Insiders that own company stock include Robert L Salomon and Robert L Salomon . View institutional ownership trends .

How do I buy shares of Beazer Homes USA?

Shares of BZH stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull , Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

Beazer Homes USA (BZH) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$29.53

-0.35 (-1.17%)

(As of 12:45 PM ET)

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Today's Range: $28.92
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$29.87
50-Day Range: $22.40
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$31.19
52-Week Range: $12.29
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$35.93

Volume: 175,471 shs
Average Volume: 371,596 shs
Market Capitalization: $924.97 million

P/E Ratio: 5.73
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $35.33

Beazer Homes USA MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.75 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 20.7% Upside
$35.33 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
4.95% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: -2.83
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 8.19%
From $4.64 to $5.02 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.34 out of 5 stars

Construction Sector

26th out of 89 stocks

Operative Builders Industry

6th out of 17 stocks

2.4

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Beazer Homes USA has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $35.33, Beazer Homes USA has a forecasted upside of 20.7% from its current price of $29.28.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Beazer Homes USA has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

5.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
4.95% of the float of Beazer Homes USA has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Beazer Homes USA has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Beazer Homes USA has recently decreased by 7.05%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Beazer Homes USA does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Beazer Homes USA does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

2.3

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Beazer Homes USA has received a 8.23% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Construction of single family houses", "Construction of low-rise apartment buildings", and "Home equity loans" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Beazer Homes USA is -2.83.

1.1

News and Social Media Coverage

Search Interest
8 people have searched for BZH on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
3 people have added Beazer Homes USA to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Beazer Homes USA insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 6.99% of the stock of Beazer Homes USA is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
79.07% of the stock of Beazer Homes USA is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

3.1

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Beazer Homes USA are expected to grow by 8.19% in the coming year, from $4.64 to $5.02 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Beazer Homes USA is 5.69, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 115.86.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Beazer Homes USA is 5.69, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Construction sector average P/E ratio of about 16.77.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Beazer Homes USA has a P/B Ratio of 0.83. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Beazer Homes USA Stock (NYSE:BZH)

Beazer Homes USA, Inc. operates as a homebuilder in the United States. It designs, constructs, and sells single-family and multi-family homes under the Beazer Homes, Gatherings, and Choice Plans names. The company also sells its homes through commissioned new home sales counselors and independent brokers in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, Indiana, Delaware, Maryland, Tennessee, Virginia, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Beazer Homes USA, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

BZH Stock Price History

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BZH Stock News Headlines

November 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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November 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (NYSE:BZH) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

November 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Beazer (BZH) Q4 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates

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November 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Beazer Homes Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal 2023 Results

November 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Beazer Homes USA Inc (BZH) Reports Mixed Fiscal 2023 Results Amid Market Headwinds

November 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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November 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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November 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Beazer Homes (BZH) to Report Q4 Earnings: What's in the Cards?

November 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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November 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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November 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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November 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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Beazer Homes USA Inc BZH

October 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Beazer Homes (BZH) Increases Yet Falls Behind Market: What Investors Need to Know

October 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Investors in Beazer Homes USA (NYSE:BZH) have seen impressive returns of 160% over the past five years

October 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Beazer Homes USA, Inc. to Webcast Its Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2023 Financial Results Conference Call on November 16, 2023

October 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Beazer Homes (BZH) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider

October 19, 2023 | msn.com

Beazer Homes USA: Cost Reduction Initiatives, Beneficial Expectations, And Undervalued

October 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Beazer Homes (BZH) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 11/16/2023
Today: 12/11/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 2/01/2024
Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Operative builders
Sub-Industry: Homebuilding
Sector: Construction
Current Symbol: NYSE:BZH
CUSIP: 07556Q88
CIK: 915840
Web: www.beazer.com
Phone: (770) 829-3700
Fax: 770-481-2808
Employees: 1,067
Year Founded: 1890

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $35.33
High Stock Price Target: $38.00
Low Stock Price Target: $32.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +18.3%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.75
Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $5.15
Trailing P/E Ratio: 5.80
Forward P/E Ratio: 6.44
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $158.61 million
Net Margins: 7.19%
Pretax Margin: 8.28%
Return on Equity: 14.89%
Return on Assets: 6.66%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.89
Current Ratio: 14.19
Quick Ratio: 2.80

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $2.21 billion
Price / Sales: 0.42
Cash Flow: $5.57 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 5.36
Book Value: $35.19 per share
Price / Book: 0.85

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 31,320,000
Free Float: 29,134,000
Market Cap: $935.84 million
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 2.26

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Key Executives

Mr. Allan P. Merrill (Age 57)
Chairman, President & CEO
Comp: $4.77M
Mr. David I. Goldberg (Age 44)
Senior VP & CFO
Comp: $1.71M
Mr. Keith L. Belknap Jr. (Age 65)
Executive VP, Corporate Secretary & General Counsel
Comp: $1.96M
Ms. Kathi James
Area President & Chief Marketing Officer
Mr. Steward Sparks
Senior Vice President of Corporate Development
Mr. Bruce Craig
Area President
Mr. Timothy C. Little CPA
Phoenix Division President
Mr. Jay Thrower
President of Charleston & Myrtle Beach - South Carolina

Key Competitors

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Institutional Ownership

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BZH Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Beazer Homes USA stock right now?: 4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Beazer Homes USA in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" BZH shares.
View BZH analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Beazer Homes USA's stock price target for 2024?: 4 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Beazer Homes USA's shares. Their BZH share price targets range from $32.00 to $38.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $35.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 20.7% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for BZH or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have BZH shares performed in 2023?: Beazer Homes USA's stock was trading at $12.76 at the beginning of the year. Since then, BZH shares have increased by 129.5% and is now trading at $29.28.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
Are investors shorting Beazer Homes USA?: Beazer Homes USA saw a decline in short interest in the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,450,000 shares, a decline of 7.1% from the October 31st total of 1,560,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 430,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 3.4 days. Approximately 5.0% of the company's stock are short sold.
View Beazer Homes USA's Short Interest.
When is Beazer Homes USA's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 1st 2024.
View our BZH earnings forecast.
How were Beazer Homes USA's earnings last quarter?: Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (NYSE:BZH) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November, 16th. The construction company reported $1.80 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.39 by $0.41. The construction company earned $645.40 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $627.29 million. Beazer Homes USA had a net margin of 7.19% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.89%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was down 22.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $2.82 earnings per share.

What ETFs hold Beazer Homes USA's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Beazer Homes USA (NYSE:BZH) stock in their portfolio include First Trust Dow Jones Select Microcap Index Fund (FDM), Invesco Russell 2000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF (OMFS), iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB) and Invesco FTSE RAFI US 1500 Small-Mid ETF (PRFZ).Direxion Daily Homebuilders & Supplies Bull 3X Shares (NAIL).
How will Beazer Homes USA's stock buyback program work?: Beazer Homes USA announced that its board has initiated a share buyback plan on Wednesday, May 11th 2022, which allows the company to repurchase $50,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization allows the company to repurchase up to 10% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are often a sign that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.
What is Allan P. Merrill's approval rating as Beazer Homes USA's CEO?: 119 employees have rated Beazer Homes USA Chief Executive Officer Allan P. Merrill on Glassdoor.com. Allan P. Merrill has an approval rating of 77% among the company's employees.
What other stocks do shareholders of Beazer Homes USA own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Beazer Homes USA investors own include Frontline (FRO), Rite Aid (RAD), Ford Motor (F), General Electric (GE), Drive Shack (DS), Micron Technology (MU), Bank of America (BAC), CEMIG (CIG), Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) and KB Home (KBH).
Who are Beazer Homes USA's major shareholders?: Beazer Homes USA's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Acadian Asset Management LLC (2.56%), Morgan Stanley (2.41%), Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (2.37%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (1.81%), Winslow Asset Management Inc. (1.58%) and Invesco Ltd. (1.55%). Insiders that own company stock include Robert L Salomon and Robert L Salomon.
View institutional ownership trends.
How do I buy shares of Beazer Homes USA?: Shares of BZH stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

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Beazer Homes USA (BZH) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Beazer Homes USA MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Beazer Homes USA Stock (NYSE:BZH)

BZH Stock Price History

BZH Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Social Links

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Institutional Ownership

BZH Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™