D.R. Horton Option Alert: Jan 16 $160 Calls at the Ask: 1000 vs 2121 OI; Earnings 4/17 Before Open 

D.R. Horton Option Alert: Jan 16 $160 Calls at the Ask: 1000 @ $7.2 vs 2121 OI; Earnings 4/17 Before Open Ref=$126.67

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D.R. Horton is a leading homebuilder in the United States with operations in 126 markets across 36 states. D.R. Horton mainly builds single-family detached homes (87% of home sales revenue) and offers products to entry-level, move-up, luxury buyers, and active adults. The company offers homebuyers mortgage financing and title agency services through its financial services segment. D.R. Horton's headquarters are in Arlington, Texas, and it manages six regional segments across the United States.

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Shares of homebuilders and construction stocks are trading lower amid a rise in mortgage rates, which could put pressure on housing demand.

Wall Street's sell-off shows no signs of easing into the week's close, in what's shaping up to be the worst week for U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">equities since March 2020</a>.
The market's bleeding is now visible across the board: the Dow Jones has slipped into correction territory, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 has entered a bear market after falling more than 20% from its highs.
Tech and semiconductor stocks have taken the brunt of the damage, following China's announcement of retaliatory tariffs of 34% on U.S. goods — a tit-for-tat move matching the rate once imposed by President Donald Trump.
The VIX index — also known as the &#8220;market fear gauge&#8221;&nbsp;— spiked 35% to 40 levels, heading for the highest daily close since October 2020.
Other countries are threatening retaliation, fueling fears of a broader global trade war that could disrupt supply chains and weigh heavily on the global economy.
The iShares Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NYSE">SOXX</a>) — a key proxy for the U.S. chipmaking industry — has plunged 16% this week, on track for its worst performance since September 2001 at the height of the dot-com crash.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) extended its losses by another 4.7% on Friday, heading toward its steepest two-day decline since 2013, as investors brace for potential revenue hits from the new Chinese tariffs.
Even <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44645518/strong-jobs-report-offers-hope-but-will-it-be-enough-to-counter-tariff-turmoil">a strong U.S. jobs report</a> — with 228,000 payrolls added in March, far above the expected 135,000 — did little to soothe nerves.
Hopes that Fed Chair Jerome Powell might strike a more dovish tone were dashed. He <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/04/44648681/powell-cites-tariff-driven-inflation-risks-shrugs-off-trumps-call-for-perfect-time-to-cut-rates">offered no signs of urgency to cut </a>rates, reiterating that the Fed is in no rush, and flagged inflation risks tied to tariffs. Powell stressed the importance of monitoring inflation expectations closely. 
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump continued posting on Truth Social, touting the &#8220;great jobs numbers&#8221; and warning China against behavior it &#8220;cannot afford to do.&#8221; He again pressed Powell to cut rates, saying it's the "perfect time," but his words seem to be losing sway on Wall Street.
As stocks slumped, bonds notched their best day of the year thus far. The popular iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) fell 2.1%. Yields on the 10-year Treasury note were down by 10 basis points to 3.94%. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance On Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>38,924.16</td>
<td>-4.0%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>17,616.59</td>
<td>-4.9%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,130.61</td>
<td>-4.9%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,809.22</td>
<td colspan="2">-5.3%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:55 p.m. </figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) sunk 4.6% to $512.41.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) fell 3.9% to $389.56.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;plummeted 4.8% to $428.85.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) nosedived 5.4% to 179.40.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) and the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) recorded the heaviest losses, down 7.3% and 6.1%, respectively. </li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Biggest Declines Within Large-Cap Stocks</h1>
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<li>SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNDK#NASDAQ">SNDK</a>) plunged 24.66%.</li>
<li>AppLovin Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) fell 18.14%.</li>
<li>New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFE#NASDAQ">NFE</a>) dropped 18.01%.</li>
<li>Civitas Resources, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIVI#NYSE">CIVI</a>) sank 15.11%.</li>
<li>Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFRD#NASDAQ">WFRD</a>) declined 14.76%.</li>
<li>TechnipFMC plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTI#NYSE">FTI</a>) fell 14.34%.</li>
<li>Ovintiv Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OVV#NYSE">OVV</a>) lost 13.62%. </li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Top Gains</h1>
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<li>Rocket Companies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKT#NYSE">RKT</a>) surged 7.57%.</li>
<li>Gap Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAP#NYSE">GAP</a>) rose 7.00%.</li>
<li>TopBuild Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLD#NYSE">BLD</a>) jumped 6.49%.</li>
<li>GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) climbed 6.08%.</li>
<li>NVR, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVR#NYSE">NVR</a>) advanced 5.86%.</li>
<li>D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) gained 6.09%.</li>
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Shares of homebuilders and housing-linked stocks are trading lower as markets react to President Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs.

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on D.R. Horton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with DHI, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 29 uncommon options trades for D.R. Horton.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 55%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 23 are puts, for a total amount of $2,186,478, and 6 are calls, for a total amount of $288,735.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $75.0 and $165.0 for D.R. Horton, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for D.R. Horton's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across D.R. Horton's significant trades, within a strike price range of $75.0 to $165.0, over the past month.
<h3>D.R. Horton Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742496359_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$227.7K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td align="right">505</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$15.1</td>
<td>$13.5</td>
<td>$13.4</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$128.6K</td>
<td>372</td>
<td align="right">192</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$12.1</td>
<td>$11.4</td>
<td>$11.4</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$126.5K</td>
<td>609</td>
<td align="right">636</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$11.8</td>
<td>$11.4</td>
<td>$11.4</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$126.5K</td>
<td>609</td>
<td align="right">513</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$11.9</td>
<td>$11.4</td>
<td>$11.4</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$114.0K</td>
<td>609</td>
<td align="right">736</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About D.R. Horton</h3>
D.R. Horton is a leading homebuilder in the United States with operations in 126 markets across 36 states. D.R. Horton mainly builds single-family detached homes (87% of home sales revenue) and offers products to entry-level, move-up, luxury buyers, and active adults. The company offers homebuyers mortgage financing and title agency services through its financial services segment. D.R. Horton's headquarters are in Arlington, Texas, and it manages six regional segments across the United States.
<h3>D.R. Horton's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,670,801, the DHI's price is up by 0.94%, now at $131.6. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 28 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for D.R. Horton</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $164.0.
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What the Options Market Tells Us About D.R. Horton

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards D.R. Horton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in DHI usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 22 extraordinary options activities for D.R. Horton. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 31% leaning bullish and 45% bearish. Among these notable options, 20 are puts, totaling $1,227,233, and 2 are calls, amounting to $214,085.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $130.0 to $150.0 for D.R. Horton over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for D.R. Horton's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across D.R. Horton's significant trades, within a strike price range of $130.0 to $150.0, over the past month.
<h3>D.R. Horton 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741634149_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$20.3</td>
<td>$19.0</td>
<td>$19.65</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$127.7K</td>
<td align="right">268</td>
<td align="right">202</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$24.8</td>
<td>$24.5</td>
<td>$24.8</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$126.4K</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
<td align="right">52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$16.4</td>
<td>$16.0</td>
<td>$16.07</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$123.7K</td>
<td align="right">239</td>
<td align="right">318</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$12.8</td>
<td>$12.4</td>
<td>$12.78</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$100.5K</td>
<td align="right">528</td>
<td align="right">94</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$21.9</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$21.9</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$87.6K</td>
<td align="right">129</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About D.R. Horton</h3>
D.R. Horton is a leading homebuilder in the United States with operations in 126 markets across 36 states. D.R. Horton mainly builds single-family detached homes (87% of home sales revenue) and offers products to entry-level, move-up, luxury buyers, and active adults. The company offers homebuyers mortgage financing and title agency services through its financial services segment. D.R. Horton's headquarters are in Arlington, Texas, and it manages six regional segments across the United States.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with D.R. Horton, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is D.R. Horton Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 3,298,270, the DHI's price is up by 0.58%, now at $134.19. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 38 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On D.R. Horton</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $164.0.
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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on DHI Options

Investors with significant funds have taken a bearish position in D.R. Horton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>), a development that retail traders should be aware of.
This was brought to our attention today through our monitoring of publicly accessible options data at Benzinga. The exact nature of these investors remains a mystery, but such a major move in DHI usually indicates foreknowledge of upcoming events.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner identified 12 options transactions for D.R. Horton. This is an unusual occurrence. The sentiment among these large-scale traders is mixed, with 33% being bullish and 66% bearish. Of all the options we discovered, 11 are puts, valued at $726,387, and there was a single call, worth $55,474.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $140.0 to $150.0 for D.R. Horton over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in D.R. Horton's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to D.R. Horton's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $140.0 to $150.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>D.R. Horton Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741366003_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$13.4</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td align="right">134</td>
<td align="right">110</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$18.4</td>
<td>$20.0</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$79.9K</td>
<td align="right">267</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$15.3</td>
<td>$14.7</td>
<td>$15.3</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$76.5K</td>
<td align="right">134</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$18.9</td>
<td>$18.3</td>
<td>$18.9</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$75.6K</td>
<td align="right">267</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$12.1</td>
<td>$11.8</td>
<td>$12.1</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$75.5K</td>
<td align="right">530</td>
<td align="right">124</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About D.R. Horton</h3>
D.R. Horton is a leading homebuilder in the United States with operations in 126 markets across 36 states. D.R. Horton mainly builds single-family detached homes (87% of home sales revenue) and offers products to entry-level, move-up, luxury buyers, and active adults. The company offers homebuyers mortgage financing and title agency services through its financial services segment. D.R. Horton's headquarters are in Arlington, Texas, and it manages six regional segments across the United States.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with D.R. Horton, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is D.R. Horton Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,268,535, with DHI's price up by 0.03%, positioned at $134.0.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 41 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About D.R. Horton</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $164.0.
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&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from Seaport Global upgrades its rating to Buy with a revised price target of $164. 
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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Jefferies analyst Michael Yee upgraded ALX Oncology Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALXO#NASDAQ">ALXO</a>) from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $2 to $3. ALX Oncology shares closed at $1.04 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/alxo/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Seaport Global analyst Kenneth Zener upgraded D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) from Neutral to Buy and announced a $164 price target. D.R. Horton shares closed at $129.37 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/dhi/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Rosenblatt analyst Catharine Trebnick upgraded the rating for Zscaler, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZS#NASDAQ">ZS</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $190 to $235. Zscaler shares closed at $196.45 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/zs/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Deutsche Bank analyst Abhi Agarwal upgraded Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) from Hold to Buy and maintained the price target of $47. Freeport-McMoRan shares closed at $38.16 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/fcx/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Keybanc analyst Todd Thomas upgraded CubeSmart (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CUBE#NYSE">CUBE</a>) from Sector Weight to Overweight and announced a $47 price target. CubeSmart shares closed at $42.46 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/cube/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Seaport Global analyst Kenneth Zener upgrades D.R. Horton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) from Neutral to Buy and announces $164 price target.

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D.R. Horton's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.96% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.22 million shares sold short, which is 2.89% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.95 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>D.R. Horton Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740578412_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for D.R. Horton has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing D.R. Horton's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, D.R. Horton's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 10.35%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Trump&#8217;s plans to place tariffs on Canada has come as a surprise, and many businesses are scrambling to deal with the potential fallout.
President Trump gave little indication that Canadian tariffs were on the table during his campaign, but now our northerly neighbors face tariffs of as much as 25% on all goods crossing into the United States.
Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reached a deal to delay the tariffs until March, but the threat of increased costs is already causing some companies to take action &#8211; and Canadian consumers to boycott US products.
Here are the five companies that will suffer the most from this surprise trade war.
During the company's recent earnings conference call, Ford CEO Jim Farley said that prolonged tariffs on Canada and Mexico would have a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43524700/ford-ceo-jim-farley-says-trumps-proposed-tariffs-on-mexico-canada-will-be-manageable-in-near-term-but-will-have-huge-impact-if-protracted">significant impact</a> on the US auto industry. But it's not just the auto industry that's come to rely on trading partners. Energy, agriculture, and manufacturing are other sectors that will be affected by increased costs from Canadian goods.
Today, we'll examine five stocks that heavily rely on Canadian imports. Although these companies are in different industries, all would face pressure if the maximum 25% tariff is enacted.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Molson Coors Beverage Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAP#NYSE">TAP</a>)</h2>
Molson Coors could be hit twice by tariffs since the company imports not only Canadian beers to the United States but also aluminum for cans of domestically produced beverages. Molson is responsible for several popular beers like Molson Canadian and Molson Dry. The company would also be at risk of retaliatory tariffs as Coors Light, Miller Genuine Draft, and Blue Moon are also popular beverages imported to Canada from the United States.
The tariff threat comes at an inopportune time for Molson Coors, as the company reported a top and bottom line beat on its February 13 earnings report but projects <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/43688209/molson-coors-sees-fy25-net-sales-low-single-digit-increase-versus-2024-on-a-constant-currency-basis">low single-digit sales growth</a> over the full 2025 year.
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TAP shares have been in a tailspin since Thanksgiving, dropping from $62 to $53 before the recent earnings jump. Despite the quality report, this could be an excellent spot to unload the stock before the Trump administration hits Canada with forceful tariffs. Based on Benzinga's market search, TAP shares are covered by 27 different analysts with an average rating of Hold and a consensus price target of $62.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Stellantis N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>)</h2>
The auto industry is at the highest risk of pain from tariffs, and Stellantis could face pressure from several angles. The company was formed when Chrysler merged with the French manufacturer PCA Group and currently makes Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, and Jeep vehicles in North America. Unfortunately, Stellantis production occurs in countries where the Trump administration has threatened harsh tariffs, namely Canada, Mexico, and the European Union.
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Stellantis currently has two manufacturing plants in Canada, located in Toronto and Windsor. The Toronto plant produces engine and transmission parts and aluminum die castings, while the Windsor plant manufactures Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles (yes, the Charger is made in Canada, not the United States). STLA shares have plummeted since making an early 2024 high, and the stock is trading firmly below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. And to pile on the bearish sentiment, Barclays and RBC Capital both downgraded the stock to Neutral last October.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Advance Auto Parts Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>)</h2>
The auto industry is in crisis mode following the tariff announcements, but most of the focus has been on car manufacturers like Stellantis, Ford, and General Motors. However, the after-market car part business is another central industry area, and many DIY car projects will become more expensive if 25% tariffs on Canada take effect.
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The three major DIY auto parts stores in the United States are AutoZone, O'Reilly Automotive, and Advance Auto Parts. Right now, AAP looks to be in the worst shape. The company saw its revenue growth decline by 3% over the last 12 months, while AZO and ORLY each increased revenue year over year. AAP also has the slowest inventory turnover, the smallest free cash flow pile, and the highest price-to-earnings ratio of the three primary auto parts dealers. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) and 50-day and 200-day moving averages also continue sending bearish signals, so avoid AAP shares until the tariff threat fades.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">D.R. Horton Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>)</h2>
D.R. Horton is the biggest homebuilder in the United States, and the firm has been sounding some alarms about housing costs in the face of tariffs and declining workforce participation. Lumber imports from Canada are key to homebuilders like DHI, and house buyers are already stretched thin by high prices and 7% mortgage rates. It is unlikely homebuilders have much more room to pass costs onto consumers, which could further exacerbate a tepid US housing market.
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DHI stock has dropped from $156 to $129 in the span of just a few weeks, thanks to pressure on housing inputs like lumber, steel, and aluminum. Analysts are also becoming more bearish on homebuilders as Bank of America <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43246599/bofa-downgrades-dr-horton-and-smith-douglas-citing-cost-pressures-and-weak-roe-outlook">downgraded the stock</a> immediately following inauguration day, citing rising costs and weak return on equity. DHI posted a bad earnings and revenue miss in Q3 2024 but rebounded with a top and bottom line beat in Q4. This earnings boost could provide an exit ramp for investors who aren't optimistic about housing in 2025.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Enbridge Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENB#NYSE">ENB</a>)</h2>
Energy is another sector at the forefront of tariff troubles, and Enbridge Inc. is one of the pipeline providers in the crosshairs. Enbridge is a major exporter of crude oil, natural gas, and renewables to the United States through its network of pipelines, distribution systems, and storage facilities. However, if the Trump administration is serious about cutting down on Canadian energy imports, ENB shares could also tumble from their current levels.
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From a technical perspective, the RSI could hint at ENB stock's next move. Following the early February drawdown, the share price quickly rebounded to mid-January levels, but a divergence emerged as the RSI made a strong pivot downward after nearing 70, which is the traditional signal for an overbought stock. With technical and fundamental headwinds in play, ENB shares could struggle to maintain their momentum in 2025.
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Shares of companies within the broader consumer discretionary sector are trading lower possibly due to worse-than-expected Michigan consumer sentiment for February. The sector may be weighed down following weak guidance from e.l.f Beauty and Amazon.

Shares of homebuilders and construction companies are trading lower as investors assess U.S. tariff concerns which may harm the industry.

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$395.00</td>
<td>$49.7K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>10.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$39.1K</td>
<td>14.3K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$48.0K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WYNN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$134.9K</td>
<td>681</td>
<td>601</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MGM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$83.5K</td>
<td>600</td>
<td>400</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ABNB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$29.7K</td>
<td>94</td>
<td>254</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$134.5K</td>
<td>552</td>
<td>86</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$4500.00</td>
<td>$41.7K</td>
<td>76</td>
<td>76</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$32.7K</td>
<td>232</td>
<td>32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAVA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/07/25</td>
<td>$111.00</td>
<td>$26.8K</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on January 31, 2025. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $395.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.7K, with a price of $1652.0 per contract. There were 3806 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10666 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 352 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.1K, with a price of $1565.0 per contract. There were 14367 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4025 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on February 7, 2025. This event was a transfer of 60 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.0K, with a price of $800.0 per contract. There were 6397 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1697 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WYNN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WYNN#NASDAQ">WYNN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 23 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 201 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $134.9K, with a price of $675.0 per contract. There were 681 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 601 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MGM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 30 day(s) on February 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $83.5K, with a price of $420.0 per contract. There were 600 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 400 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ABNB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on January 31, 2025. This event was a transfer of 130 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 37 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.7K, with a price of $231.0 per contract. There were 94 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 254 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 716 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 86 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $134.5K, with a price of $1565.0 per contract. There were 552 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 86 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 78 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 3 contract(s) at a $4500.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.7K, with a price of $13930.0 per contract. There were 76 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 76 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DHI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 142 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 29 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.7K, with a price of $1130.0 per contract. There were 232 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 32 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAVA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 37 day(s) on March 7, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $111.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.8K, with a price of $2681.0 per contract. There were 11 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
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D.R. Horton's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) short percent of float has risen 7.75% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.96 million shares sold short, which is 2.78% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.17 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>D.R. Horton Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738086318_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for D.R. Horton has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing D.R. Horton's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, D.R. Horton's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 10.35%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Peering Into D.R. Horton's Recent Short Interest

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on D.R. Horton. Our analysis of options history for D.R. Horton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) revealed 19 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 26% of traders were bullish, while 73% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 17 were puts, with a value of $961,606, and 2 were calls, valued at $396,200.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $145.0 and $180.0 for D.R. Horton, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for D.R. Horton options trades today is 577.4 with a total volume of 4,761.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for D.R. Horton's big money trades within a strike price range of $145.0 to $180.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>D.R. Horton 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738085436_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$9.5</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$9.4</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$329.0K</td>
<td align="right">709</td>
<td align="right">352</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$12.4</td>
<td>$11.9</td>
<td>$11.9</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$83.3K</td>
<td align="right">125</td>
<td align="right">276</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$11.9</td>
<td>$12.0</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$78.1K</td>
<td align="right">125</td>
<td align="right">346</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$9.1</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$68.0K</td>
<td align="right">129</td>
<td align="right">406</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$9.2</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$67.8K</td>
<td align="right">129</td>
<td align="right">466</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About D.R. Horton</h3>
D.R. Horton is a leading homebuilder in the United States with operations in 126 markets across 36 states. D.R. Horton mainly builds single-family detached homes (87% of home sales revenue) and offers products to entry-level, move-up, luxury buyers, and active adults. The company offers homebuyers mortgage financing and title agency services through its financial services segment. D.R. Horton's headquarters are in Arlington, Texas, and it manages six regional segments across the United States.
Having examined the options trading patterns of D.R. Horton, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of D.R. Horton</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 864,596, the price of DHI is down -2.03% at $144.26. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 79 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About D.R. Horton</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $155.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Buy rating on D.R. Horton, maintaining a target price of $203. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Neutral rating for D.R. Horton, targeting a price of $152. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Equal-Weight rating on D.R. Horton with a target price of $150. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Equal-Weight rating on D.R. Horton, maintaining a target price of $145. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from RBC Capital lowers its rating to Underperform with a new price target of $125.
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D.R. Horton Unusual Options Activity For January 28

Shares of housing stocks including NVR Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVR#NYSE">NVR</a>) and D.R. Horton Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) traded higher on Monday, likely driven by a better-than-expected report on U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-real-estate-stocks-right-now">new home sales for December. </a>
What To Know: According to Reuters, the U.S. Commerce Department reported new home sales increased 3.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 698,000 units in December, exceeding economists&#8217; expectations of 675,000 units. This marked a 6.7% year-over-year increase and contributed to a total of 683,000 new homes sold in 2024, a 2.5% gain from 2023. The median new home price rose 2.1% from the prior year to $427,000, although rising inventory appears to be tempering price growth.
This data potentially indicates sustained momentum in the housing market despite high mortgage rates, which have constrained activity overall. Builders are responding by constructing smaller, more affordable homes to attract buyers, while the inventory of new homes reached 494,000 units in December—the highest level since 2007. Notably, 118,000 homes were completed, the most since 2009.
Both companies operate as real estate investment trusts (REITs) focused on essential infrastructure, such as cell towers, which benefit indirectly from increased housing development and connectivity demands in growing residential areas. Rising demand for new housing may also spur further investments in telecommunications infrastructure, fueling optimism among investors about these stocks&#8217; long-term growth potential.
Price Action: NVR shares closed up 2.22% at $8,382.63 and D.R. Horton shares closed up 3.05% at $147.26 at the time of publication Monday, according to <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/pro/register/?utm_source=BZprocontent072924&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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BofA Securities analyst Rafe Jadrosich downgraded D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) and Smith Douglas Homes Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SDHC#NYSE">SDHC</a>), citing a tough outlook for homebuilder stocks <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">as the spring selling season approaches</a>.
Notably, the analyst says that Homebuilder stocks lagged the market in 2024 due to declining demand in the second half of the year, driven by higher mortgage rates.
The analyst anticipates the tough environment for homebuilders will continue through the first half of 2025.
The analyst expects return-on-equity to decline in 2025 for seven out of eight homebuilders, with order growth impacting margins.
The analyst&#8217;s top picks in builders are Toll Brothers, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>) and NVR, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVR#NYSE">NVR</a>). TOL&#8217;s valuation is attractive compared to other builders with similar or lower ROE. NVR is the only builder in the analyst&#8217;s coverage universe that can hold ROE flat in 2025 vs. 2024.
Housing markets in the Northeast, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic should outperform the Southeast and other regions, while the move-up and luxury segments are set to outperform entry-level markets, adds the analyst.
DHI: The analyst downgraded D.R. Horton from Buy to Neutral and cut the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DHI/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast from $160 to $150</a>.
The analyst writes that lot costs, which make up 26%-27% of total costs, are rising (+3% QoQ, +10% YoY in first-quarter), and DHI expects similar inflation before moderating to mid-to-high single digits on year in the next couple of quarters.
Due to the tough housing macro (higher rates, more supply), DHI may struggle to raise prices to offset lot cost inflation, adds the analyst.
The analyst says that DHI is no longer investing in its rental segment, but rental inventory already accounts for 11% of book value.
Jadrosich expects a low single-digit ROE for rentals in 2025, which will drag overall ROE by &gt;100bps.
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SDHC: The analyst downgraded the company from Neutral to Underperform and cut the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sdhc/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast from $33 to $22</a>.
Jadrosich says that, like other builders, SDHC faces cost inflation headwinds while higher mortgage rates pressure net prices.
While ~15% community count growth and faster build cycles provide delivery tailwinds, the analyst notes absorptions will also need to improve to meet the guidance.
The valuation appears less compelling compared to peers, given the expectation that Smith Douglas&#8217; delivery growth will moderate in 2025 and its ROE will normalize closer to the group average, adds the analyst.
The analyst expect delivery growth of around 4% in 2025 vs. preliminary guidance of roughly 11% at the mid-point.
Jadrosich expects Smith Douglas to enter 2025 with a backlog that is down roughly 13% YoY.
Price Action: DHI shares are up 2.64% at $146.69, while SDHC sharesa re down 0.37% at $24.22 at the last check Monday.
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