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D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) logo

D.R. Horton, Inc.

S&P 500
DHI|Consumer Cyclical|Residential Construction|$147.63|P/E 13.7|MCap 41.9B|NYSE

Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32

Dividend Safety Rating

93/ 100Very Safe

DHI's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 16.0% earnings payout ratio & 14.3% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 17.88% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 13 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 16.0%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 14.3%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • CFO Payout Ratio: 15.2%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.

Risks

No material risks identified across rated metrics.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
16.0%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
14.3%Very Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
15.2%Very Safe
Interest Coverage
N/AN/A

Balance Sheet

Very Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
N/AN/A
Current Ratio
6.4xVery Safe
Debt-to-Equity
27.5Very Safe

Profitability

Safe
Return on Equity
13.1%Safe
Operating Margin
11.3%Caution
Gross Margin
22.5%Caution
Profit Margin Stability
StableSafe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
17.9%Very Safe
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

About D.R. Horton, Inc.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is the leading homebuilder in the United States, specializing in the design, construction, and sale of single-family detached homes, which account for the majority of its home sales revenue. Operating in 126 markets across 36 states, the company targets entry-level, move-up, luxury, and active adult buyers through brands like D.R. Horton, America's Builder, Emerald Homes, and Breland Homes. It also develops and sells attached homes such as townhomes, duplexes, and triplexes. Complementing its core homebuilding activities, D.R. Horton provides mortgage financing, title insurance, examination, and closing services via its financial services segment. The company engages in residential lot development through its majority-owned Forestar segment and operates rental properties, including single-family and multi-family units. Headquartered in Arlington, Texas, D.R. Horton plays a pivotal role in the residential construction industry, reflecting broader U.S. housing market dynamics through its operations in six regional segments: East, North, Southeast, South Central, Southwest, and Northwest.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.19%

Annual Dividend

$1.75

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

15.96%

FCF Payout Ratio

14.35%

Stock Price

$147.63

52-Week Range

$114.17 $184.55

Dividend History (2016–2025)

DHI annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

DHI earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

May 7, 2026

Next Payment Date

May 14, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

21.28%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

17.88%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

19.95%

3-Year Total Growth

78.38%

5-Year Total Growth

127.59%

10-Year Total Growth

516.82%

Income Calculator

DHI Dividend Calculator

Total Investment

$14,763.00

Annual Income

$175.00

Quarterly Income

$43.75

Monthly Income

$14.58

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is DHI's current dividend yield?
D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) currently has a dividend yield of 1.19%, based on a stock price of $147.63 and an annual dividend of $1.75.
When is DHI's next dividend payment date?
DHI's next ex-dividend date is 2026-05-07 and the next payment date is 2026-05-14. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does DHI pay in dividends per year?
D.R. Horton, Inc. paid $1.65 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has DHI been increasing its dividend?
D.R. Horton, Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 17.88% and a 10-year CAGR of 19.95%.
Is DHI's dividend safe?
D.R. Horton, Inc. has a payout ratio of 15.96%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 14.35%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is DHI's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates D.R. Horton, Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for consumer cyclical companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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