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Here's Why M/I Homes (MHO) Fell More Than Broader Market
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M/I Homes (MHO - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $118.55, demonstrating a -2.73% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 1.67%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 1.73%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 2.15%.
The homebuilder's stock has dropped by 13.6% in the past month, falling short of the Construction sector's loss of 11.84% and the S&P 500's loss of 6.15%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of M/I Homes in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to go public on April 22, 2026. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $2.64, marking a 33.67% fall compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $929.65 million, indicating a 4.76% decrease compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
MHO's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $13.63 per share and revenue of $4.48 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of -7.53% and +1.36%, respectively.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for M/I Homes should also be noted by investors. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged. Currently, M/I Homes is carrying a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).
Looking at its valuation, M/I Homes is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 8.94. This represents a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 12.36.
The Building Products - Home Builders industry is part of the Construction sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 235, this industry ranks in the bottom 5% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.
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Here's Why M/I Homes (MHO) Fell More Than Broader Market
M/I Homes (MHO - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $118.55, demonstrating a -2.73% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 1.67%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 1.73%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 2.15%.
The homebuilder's stock has dropped by 13.6% in the past month, falling short of the Construction sector's loss of 11.84% and the S&P 500's loss of 6.15%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of M/I Homes in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to go public on April 22, 2026. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $2.64, marking a 33.67% fall compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, the latest consensus estimate predicts the revenue to be $929.65 million, indicating a 4.76% decrease compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
MHO's full-year Zacks Consensus Estimates are calling for earnings of $13.63 per share and revenue of $4.48 billion. These results would represent year-over-year changes of -7.53% and +1.36%, respectively.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for M/I Homes should also be noted by investors. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has remained unchanged. Currently, M/I Homes is carrying a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).
Looking at its valuation, M/I Homes is holding a Forward P/E ratio of 8.94. This represents a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 12.36.
The Building Products - Home Builders industry is part of the Construction sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 235, this industry ranks in the bottom 5% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.