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.
Here is Finder’s list of the best homebuilding stocks to buy right now based on performance, price, profit, revenue and dividends.What you should know before buying homebuilding stocks
This list of homebuilding stocks is meant to help you conduct your own research in finding the best homebuilding stocks to buy right now. It is not investment advice. No single oil stock or list of stocks will suit all investors, and we all have different goals and needs. Always remember that past performance does not guarantee future results.
Best homebuilding stocks to watch in 2025
1: NVR, Inc.
2: D. R. Horton, Inc.
3: Toll Brothers, Inc.
4: LGI Homes, Inc.
Learn more about popular homebuilding stocks
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 US stocks.1. NVR (NVR)
NVR, Inc. operates as a homebuilder in the United States. The company operates through, Homebuilding and Mortgage Banking segments.
- Previous close price: $7,156.64
- Market capitalization: $20,049,557,504
- 1 year performance: -22.04%
- P/E ratio: 16.1291
2. DR Horton (DHI)
D. R. Horton, Inc.
- Previous close price: $142.43
- Market capitalization: $42,227,736,576
- 1 year performance: -13.01%
- P/E ratio: 12.3103
3. Toll Brothers (TOL)
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.
- Previous close price: $126.68
- Market capitalization: $12,711,953,408
- 1 year performance: -17.58%
- P/E ratio: 9.6121
4. LGI Homes (LGIH)
LGI Homes, Inc. engages in the design, construction, and sale of 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.
- Previous close price: $48.78
- Market capitalization: $1,125,798,528
- 1 year performance: -53.52%
- P/E ratio: 10.792
5. Lennar Corporation (LEN)
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 Texas, 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.
- Previous close price: $0.00
- Market capitalization: $30,690,494,464
- 1 year performance: 169.8
- P/E ratio: 11.9911
6. PulteGroup (PHM)
PulteGroup, Inc. , through its subsidiaries, engages in the homebuilding business in the United States. It acquires and develops land primarily for residential purposes; and constructs housing on such land.
- Previous close price: $118.37
- Market capitalization: $23,082,057,728
- 1 year performance: -8.55%
- P/E ratio: 9.1335
7. Beazer Homes USA (BZH)
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.
- Previous close price: $21.85
- Market capitalization: $650,306,112
- 1 year performance: -36.90%
- P/E ratio: 14.375
How to invest in homebuilding stock
- Research the private construction industry. Before investing, learn about the homebuilding stock sector, its trends and the companies within it. Look at each company's financial health, potential for growth and past performance to identify stocks that fit your investment goals.
- Choose a stock trading platform. Compare trading fees, access to trading tools and user interface options. We've identified reliable trading platforms to help narrow down your options below or check out the best stock trading apps in Canada to find one that suits your needs.
- Open and fund your account. Sign up with your personal details and link a bank account or funding method to deposit money before you start trading.
- Select the homebuilding stock(s) to buy. Search by company name or ticker symbol, like NVR or DHI. Compare key metrics such as market cap, price history and earnings per share to pick the best stock for your strategy.
- Buy the stock and monitor performance. Place your order to buy the stock and track its performance over time. Consider setting alerts, signing up for industry newsletters or using platform research tools to stay up to date on market changes.
Compare trading platforms to buy homebuilding stock
Compare special offers, low fees and a wide range of investment options among popular trading platforms in Canada. Note that the dollar amounts in the table below are in CAD.
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Bottom line
If you're considering adding homebuilding stocks to your portfolio, make sure you thoroughly look into any companies before investing to help mitigate risk. We've compiled a list of homebuilding stocks to help narrow down your options. Then choose a legitimate stock trading platform to start investing. After that it comes down to monitoring the private construction industry to know when to buy, sell or hold.More guides on Finder
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