DHI monthly performance report
Check DHI's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
DHI monthly report
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Key takeaways
- D. R. Horton (DHI) closed September 2026 at $138.02, down 4.52% for the month and −18.63% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, DHI is −4.17%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −7.76% versus its 200-day moving average ($149.63), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, DHI has underperformed the S&P 500 by −49.76%, with a relative strength index reading of 71.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
D. R. Horton ended September 2026 at $138.02, posting a monthly return of −4.52%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −3.83%.
The current quarter stands at −15.26% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −7.76% versus the 200-day moving average ($149.63).
Year-to-date, DHI is −4.17% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −15.87%. The stock is currently −23.59% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −41.59%.
| Period | DHI | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.68% | −0.12% | −1.56% |
| 1 Week | +0.09% | −0.34% | +0.43% |
| 1 Month | −4.52% | −0.70% | −3.83% |
| 3 Months | −11.71% | +2.80% | −14.51% |
| 6 Months | −1.76% | +13.85% | −15.61% |
| YTD | −4.17% | +11.70% | −15.87% |
| 12 Months | −18.63% | +15.01% | −33.64% |
| 3 Years | +21.94% | +71.69% | −49.76% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jul 2024 | +27.67% |
| #2 | Nov 2023 | +22.29% |
| #3 | Dec 2023 | +19.04% |
| #4 | Aug 2025 | +18.65% |
| #5 | Apr 2026 | +12.13% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dec 2024 | −17.16% |
| #2 | Mar 2026 | −14.45% |
| #3 | Apr 2024 | −13.41% |
| #4 | Jul 2026 | −12.17% |
| #5 | Oct 2025 | −12.03% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +1.41% |
| Q3 2025 | +31.45% |
| Q4 2025 | −15.01% |
| Q1 2026 | −4.73% |
| Q2 2026 | +18.70% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −15.26% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +70.50% |
| 2024 | −8.00% |
| 2025 | +3.01% |
| 2026 | −4.17% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $180.64 (2025-09-12) |
| 52-Week Low | $131.76 (2026-03-20) |
| Current Price | $138.02 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $149.63 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −7.76% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −41.59% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −23.59% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 71 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −49.76% |
| RS Peak | 136 (Sep 2024) |
| RS Trough | 70.1 (Sep 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was DHI's return for this report period?
DHI returned −4.52% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has DHI outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD DHI: −4.17% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is DHI's 12-month return?
−18.63% over the trailing 12 months.
Is DHI above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −7.76% versus 200DMA ($149.63).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−41.59% on 2025-04-08.