Considering investing in homebuilding stocks? While the best homebuilding stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals, we've identified some homebuilding stocks that are worth keeping an eye on in the private construction sector. Keep reading to learn more about homebuilding stocks and how to start investing.
We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the private construction industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.
| Best stock | 1-year return | Market cap | Exchange | Volume | Buy on Questrade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVR (NVR.US) | -19.48% | $16.5 billion (USD) | NYSE | 36,783 | Buy now |
| DR Horton (DHI.US) | -5.12% | $42.4 billion (USD) | NYSE | 2,383,800 | Buy now |
| Toll Brothers (TOL.US) | (data unavailable) | $14.3 billion (USD) | NYSE | (data unavailable) | Buy now |
| LGI Homes (LGIH.US) | 3.41% | $1.4 billion (USD) | NASDAQ | 219,689 | Buy now |
| Lennar Corporation (LEN.US) | -29.03% | $21 billion (USD) | NYSE | 2,408,155 | Buy now |
| PulteGroup (PHM.US) | 7.36% | $24.7 billion (USD) | NYSE | 1,243,100 | Buy now |
| Beazer Homes USA (BZH.US) | (data unavailable) | $931.3 million (USD) | NYSE | (data unavailable) | Buy now |
| Bird Construction (BDT.TO) | 141.19% | $3.7 billion (CAD) | Toronto Stock Exchange | 255,700 | Buy now |
The private construction industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering homebuilding stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.
Also keep in mind that, while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look for stocks to offer steadier gains over time.
A lot of factors go into picking the best homebuilding stocks. Stock performance can be impacted by factors like market conditions, company decisions and global events. Plus, what may be a strong homebuilding stock investment for one person might not be suitable for another.
That said, we rounded up this list of popular homebuilding stocks in or related to the private construction industry to help narrow down your options:
Keep in mind that this is not a "best" list or a recommendation. It highlights some homebuilding stocks for informational purposes only and does not indicate past or future performance or investment advice. We do not guarantee any investment performance.
We've outlined detailed company and stock performance details for each homebuilding stock below. Keep reading to decide if any of these companies are the right investment for you.
NVR, Inc. operates as a homebuilder in the United States. The company operates through Homebuilding and Mortgage Banking segments.
It engages in the construction and sale of single-family detached homes, townhomes, and condominium buildings under the Ryan Homes, NVHomes, and Heartland Homes names.
| Closing stock price | $6,304.81 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $16.5 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $2.1 billion |
| Profit margin | 11.85% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $9.6 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $384.81 |
| 52-week stock price range | $5,501.01 – $8,618.28 |
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Horton, Inc. operates as a homebuilding company in East, North, Southeast, South Central, Southwest, and Northwest regions in the United States.
| Closing stock price | $146.01 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $42.4 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $7.1 billion |
| Profit margin | 9.15% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $33.4 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $10.57 |
| 52-week stock price range | $130.96 – $182.36 |
Toll Brothers, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, builds, markets, sells, and arranges finance for a range of detached and attached homes in luxury residential communities in the United States. It designs, builds, markets, and sells condominiums through Toll Brothers City Living.
The company also develops a range of single-story living and first-floor primary bedroom suite home designs, as well as communities with recreational amenities, such as golf courses, marinas, pool complexes, country clubs, and fitness and recreation centers; and develops, operates, rents apartments and student housing communities.
| Market Capitalization | $14.3 billion |
|---|---|
| Gross profit (TTM) | $2.8 billion |
| Profit margin | 11.66% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $11 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $13.31 |
| 52-week stock price range | $121.23 – $167.75 |
LGI Homes, Inc. engages in the design, construction, and sale of new homes in the United States. It markets and sells attached and detached entry-level homes and active adult offerings under the LGI Homes brand; and luxury homes under the Terrata Homes brand.
The company also engages in the wholesale business, which includes building and selling homes to large institutions interested in acquiring single-family rental properties through bulk sales agreements.
| Closing stock price | $59.18 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $1.4 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $330.6 million |
| Profit margin | 3.93% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $1.7 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $2.86 |
| 52-week stock price range | $33.55 – $69.50 |
Lennar Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a homebuilder primarily under the Lennar brand in the United States. It operates through Homebuilding East, Homebuilding Central, Homebuilding South Central, Homebuilding West, Financial Services, Multifamily, and Lennar Other segments.
The company's homebuilding operations include the construction and sale of single-family attached and detached homes, as well as the purchase, development, and sale of residential land; and development, construction, and management of multifamily rental properties.
| Closing stock price | $84.82 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $21 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $5.4 billion |
| Profit margin | 4.93% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $32.7 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $6.52 |
| 52-week stock price range | $79.83 – $141.39 |
PulteGroup, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the homebuilding business in the United States. The company is involved in the acquisition and development of land primarily for residential purposes, as well as construction of housing; and sale of single-family detached homes; and attached homes, such as townhomes, condominiums, and duplexes under the Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes, and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods brands.
It also engages in the mortgage banking, title, and insurance agency operations.
| Closing stock price | $129.55 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | $24.7 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | $4.2 billion |
| Profit margin | 11.62% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $16.4 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $9.79 |
| 52-week stock price range | $108.26 – $143.89 |
Beazer Homes USA, Inc. operates as a homebuilder in the United States. The company designs, constructs, and sells single-family, condominiums, villas, and duets homes under the Beazer Homes, Gatherings, and Choice Plans brands.
It also sells its homes through commissioned new home sales counselors and independent realtors.
| Market Capitalization | $931.3 million |
|---|---|
| Gross profit (TTM) | $281.4 million |
| Profit margin | -0.18% |
| Revenue (TTM) | $2.1 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | -$0.18 |
| 52-week stock price range | $17.83 – $34.54 |
Bird Construction Inc. provides construction services in Canada. The company primarily focuses on projects in the industrial, building, and infrastructure markets.
It constructs large, complex industrial buildings, including manufacturing, processing, distribution, and warehouse facilities; and provides electrical and instrumentation, high voltage testing and commissioning services, as well as power line construction, structural, mechanical, and piping, including off-site metal and modular fabrication.
| Closing stock price | C$68.27 |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalization | C$3.7 billion |
| Gross profit (TTM) | C$361.7 million |
| Profit margin | 1.43% |
| Revenue (TTM) | C$3.5 billion |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | C$0.90 |
| 52-week stock price range | C$21.94 – C$78.56 |
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