Century Communities (CCS)
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Rating:57Neutral
Price Target:
$50.00
▼(-19.74% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/07/26
The score is held back primarily by weak technicals (price below all major moving averages, negative MACD) and a fundamental downshift versus prior years (lower margins/ROE and declining, volatile cash flow). These are partly offset by a still-manageable balance sheet, positive TTM profitability/FCF, and an earnings-call backdrop showing operational discipline and shareholder returns despite reduced delivery guidance and ongoing incentive pressure.
Positive Factors
Balance sheet liquidity & leverage
Substantial liquidity and a moderate homebuilding debt-to-capital (net homebuilding debt to net capital ~30.5%) give Century flexible capital options. This durable financial flexibility supports dividends, buybacks, land acquisition pacing and the ability to withstand cyclical demand shocks over months ahead.
Negative Factors
Compressed margins and lower returns
Margins and returns have materially cooled versus prior years, indicating weaker pricing power or higher delivered costs. Lower gross and net margins constrain retained earnings and capital efficiency, making it harder to rebuild ROE and fund growth without sacrificing returns or increasing leverage.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Balance sheet liquidity & leverage
Substantial liquidity and a moderate homebuilding debt-to-capital (net homebuilding debt to net capital ~30.5%) give Century flexible capital options. This durable financial flexibility supports dividends, buybacks, land acquisition pacing and the ability to withstand cyclical demand shocks over months ahead.
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Century Communities (CCS) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$1.49B
Dividend Yield1.99%
Average Volume (3M)239.37K
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.2
Beta (1Y)0.72
Revenue Growth-7.87%
EPS Growth-54.59%
CountryUS
Employees1,873
SectorReal Estate
Sector Strength53
IndustryResidential Construction
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.48
Shares Outstanding28,769,306
10 Day Avg. Volume240,832
30 Day Avg. Volume239,370
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.23
Price to Book (P/B)0.69
Price to Sales (P/S)0.43
P/FCF Ratio14.32
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.98
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.74
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.24
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.68
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$54.50Price Target Upside-12.52% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)3.87
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.74B
Century Communities Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Century Communities, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, development, construction, marketing, and sale of single-family attached and detached homes. It is also involved in the entitlement and development of the underlying...
How the Company Makes Money
Century Communities primarily makes money by selling newly constructed homes. Revenue is recognized at the time of closing, when the home is delivered to the buyer and title transfers. Key revenue streams include: (1) Home sales revenue: the large...
Century Communities Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 22, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 29, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presents a cautiously constructive picture: operational execution, margin improvement, disciplined inventory and land management, and strong balance sheet/capital returns are clear positives. However, demand headwinds driven by geopolitical events, higher rates and fuel prices pressured orders in March, led to a modest downward revision to full-year deliveries (−5%), and incentives remain elevated. On balance, operational strengths and financial flexibility outweigh the near-term demand challenges, but the tone remains cautious.Positive Updates
Improved Gross Margins
Adjusted homebuilding gross margin improved to 19.7% in Q1 2026 (up 140 basis points sequentially from 18.3% in Q4 2025). GAAP homebuilding gross margin was 17.8% (up 240 basis points sequentially from 15.4% in Q4 2025). A 90 basis point benefit came from warranty accrual reduction and rebate collections excesses.
Negative Updates
March Order Weakness and Macro Headwinds
Order activity meaningfully weakened in March due to geopolitical conflict (Middle East), higher interest rates and higher gas prices; March absorption declined year-over-year and negatively impacted quarterly order and delivery results.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Improved Gross Margins
Adjusted homebuilding gross margin improved to 19.7% in Q1 2026 (up 140 basis points sequentially from 18.3% in Q4 2025). GAAP homebuilding gross margin was 17.8% (up 240 basis points sequentially from 15.4% in Q4 2025). A 90 basis point benefit came from warranty accrual reduction and rebate collections excesses.
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Company Guidance
Guidance from the call reduced full-year 2026 home delivery guidance by 5% to a range of 9,500–10,500 homes and now targets home sales revenues of $3.5–$3.8 billion; management expects Q2 deliveries of 2,200–2,400 homes, incentives on closed homes to be similar to Q1 levels (Q1 incentives averaged ~1,250 basis points, down ~50 bps from Q4), and the primary driver of adjusted homebuilding gross margin to remain incentives (Q1 adjusted gross margin was 19.7%); SG&A is expected to be roughly 14% of home sales revenue for the full year at the midpoint and ~14.5% in Q2, the full-year tax rate is expected to be 26–27%, and land acquisition and development spend is guided to $1.0–$1.2 billion (adjustable by market conditions); Q1 liquidity was $886 million with stockholders’ equity of $2.6 billion, net homebuilding debt to net capital was 30.5% (homebuilding debt-to-capital 32.2%), the company repurchased 617,000 shares for $40 million at an average $64.82 (27% discount to Q1 book value $88.75), raised the quarterly dividend 10% to $0.32 per share, and highlighted operational flex — nearly 60,000 owned/controlled lots (plus 24,000 option lots secured by $97 million in deposits), capacity to grow deliveries ≥10% annually when demand rebounds, and inventory metrics of finished specs down 16% sequentially and 31% year‑over‑year with under 3 finished specs per community.Century Communities Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
58
Neutral
Balance Sheet
69
Positive
Cash Flow
62
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 3.99B | 4.12B | 4.40B | 3.69B | 4.51B | 4.22B |
| Gross Profit | 696.49M | 882.14M | 962.76M | 802.97M | 1.14B | 1.05B |
| EBITDA | 201.28M | 219.24M | 470.56M | 371.43M | 716.08M | 669.63M |
| Net Income | 132.62M | 147.60M | 333.82M | 259.22M | 525.13M | 498.50M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 4.51B | 4.49B | 4.53B | 4.17B | 3.79B | 3.51B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 78.18M | 158.01M | 150.00M | 328.00M | 353.29M | 368.61M |
| Total Debt | 1.54B | 1.44B | 1.48B | 1.30B | 1.23B | 1.35B |
| Total Liabilities | 1.96B | 1.89B | 1.91B | 1.78B | 1.64B | 1.74B |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.55B | 2.59B | 2.62B | 2.39B | 2.15B | 1.76B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 94.62M | 124.31M | 86.72M | -90.05M | 264.65M | -210.06M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 126.77M | 153.08M | 125.69M | 41.63M | 315.35M | -201.15M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 40.82M | 44.91M | -232.69M | -131.98M | -54.26M | -6.48M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -204.82M | -233.76M | 40.31M | 23.86M | -274.83M | 131.79M |
Century Communities Technical Analysis
Neutral
62.30
Price Trends
56.49
Negative
61.16
Negative
61.59
Negative
Market Momentum
-2.12
Positive
43.31
Neutral
49.16
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CCS, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 62.3 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 53.29, above the 50-day MA of 56.49, and above the 200-day MA of 61.59, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -2.12 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 43.31 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 49.16 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for CCS.
Century Communities Risk Analysis
Century Communities disclosed 83 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Century Communities reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Century Communities Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
70 Outperform | $3.32B | 11.74 | 11.42% | ― | -1.83% | -30.18% | |
65 Neutral | $2.17B | 12.19 | 3.79% | 4.94% | 3.15% | 1.96% | |
60 Neutral | $660.01M | -304.86 | 4.35% | ― | -4.77% | -87.32% | |
57 Neutral | $1.49B | 17.15 | 5.16% | 1.99% | -7.87% | -54.59% | |
50 Neutral | $1.07B | 105.92 | 3.39% | ― | -22.62% | -60.74% | |
50 Neutral | $1.34B | 24.16 | 11.44% | ― | -8.51% | -49.37% |
* Real Estate Sector Average
CCS
Century Communities
51.95
-0.08
-0.15%
HOV
Hovnanian Enterprises
105.23
14.32
15.75%
MHO
M/I Homes
129.82
23.47
22.07%
LGIH
LGI Homes
46.11
-5.39
-10.47%
DFH
Dream Finders Homes
14.59
-7.00
-32.42%
Century Communities Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Century Communities Shareholders Back Leadership and Governance Slate
Positive
May 7, 2026
On May 6, 2026, Century Communities, Inc. held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders, with 94.7% of the 29,025,462 outstanding common shares represented, establishing a strong quorum. Shareholders elected seven board nominees, including co-CEOs Dale ...
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