GET DAILY SIGNALSBeazer Homes (BZH) Fiscal Q4 Earnings: Key Metrics to Watch as the Year Closes
Key Takeaways
- Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (BZH) is expected to report fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 results after the market closes on November 12, 2026.
- Consensus estimates call for earnings of approximately $0.82 per share on revenue of roughly $812 million, versus EPS of $1.07 on revenue of $791.9 million in the same period a year earlier.
- The quarter marks the end of Beazer's fiscal year, putting full-year 2026 results and initial fiscal 2027 commentary squarely in focus.
- Beazer has beaten consensus EPS estimates in five of its last eight quarters, most recently posting a $0.16 loss in the third quarter against a $0.34 expected loss.
- Investors will watch home closings, average selling prices (ASPs), and adjusted homebuilding gross margin, alongside the ongoing drag from elevated mortgage rates.
Why This Earnings Report Matters
Beazer Homes focuses on entry-level and first-time buyers, a segment that feels affordability pressures quickly. Its fiscal fourth-quarter and full-year report carries extra weight because it closes a year shaped by volatile mortgage rates and uneven demand. Earlier quarters showed soft traffic and compressed margins, with the company posting narrow losses while relying on cost discipline and share repurchases. Since Beazer's fiscal year ends on September 30, this release will show whether the summer-to-early-fall period delivered stronger closings, pricing, and margin momentum, and it will help set expectations for fiscal 2027.
Earnings Expectations
Wall Street expects Beazer Homes to report fiscal Q4 2026 earnings of roughly $0.82 per share on revenue of about $812 million, according to consensus estimates. Those figures compare with EPS of $1.07 on revenue of $791.9 million in the prior-year quarter, implying a year-over-year earnings decline while revenue edges higher. Individual estimates vary more widely, reflecting uncertainty about closing volumes and incentive levels in a rate-sensitive market. I also checked this using Tickeron’s AI Screener to see how the stock compares to others in the industry.
Beazer does not typically provide quarterly EPS guidance due to interim tax variability. Analysts instead focus on operational metrics: home closings, net new orders, ASPs, backlog value, and adjusted homebuilding gross margin. In the third quarter, the company reported an EPS loss of $0.16, beating the $0.34 expected loss, with revenue of $516.31 million. Management has highlighted a rising mix of to-be-built sales and sequential margin improvement as key levers that investors will want to see continue.
Market Reaction and Investor Sentiment
Sentiment heading into Beazer's year-end report remains cautious. The stock has been volatile as investors weigh affordability pressures against the company's balance-sheet strength and capital-return program. Historically, Beazer's shares have reacted more to the combination of EPS surprises and forward guidance than to revenue alone. Key risk factors include further increases in mortgage rates, rising incentives that erode margins, and any slowdown in order activity. A result that confirms margin recovery and a constructive fiscal 2027 outlook could support investor confidence, while weak order commentary or elevated incentives could renew selling pressure. From what I see, this balance will likely drive the initial reaction.
Forward Outlook and Key Factors to Monitor
Following the earnings release, investors should focus on Beazer's fiscal 2027 commentary rather than a single quarter's figures. Management has signaled ambitions to expand its active community count above 200 communities and to reduce leverage into the low-30% range by the end of fiscal 2027, while working to grow book value per share.
Demand signals will be central. Net new orders, sales pace per community, and the mix between to-be-built and speculative homes will indicate whether buyer confidence is improving. The to-be-built mix tends to carry higher ASPs and better margins, but it also lengthens the time to revenue recognition.
Cost and margin trends are equally important. Watch for commentary on lumber and labor costs, incentives, and the trajectory of adjusted homebuilding gross margin. The company has also highlighted energy-efficiency tax credits, which it expects to drive a net tax benefit and minimal cash taxes for several years—a factor that could support earnings and free cash flow even amid softer demand.
Finally, monitor capital allocation. Beazer completed a $72 million share repurchase authorization during fiscal 2026 and maintains a largely option-controlled lot pipeline and no near-term debt maturities until October 2027. Updates on buybacks, liquidity, and community-count growth will offer insight into how management plans to navigate a still-uncertain housing market into the new fiscal year. I’m watching this closely for any updates on those priorities.
AI Tools in My Research Process
When analyzing earnings setups like this one for BZH, I turn to Tickeron’s AI Screener to quickly compare homebuilders on fundamentals, technical patterns, and performance metrics. It surfaces relevant peers and helps me spot potential setups without sifting through data manually. The tool has become a regular part of how I refine ideas in this sector.
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BZH in upward trend: price expected to rise as it breaks its lower Bollinger Band on October 14, 2026
BZH may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options. In 28 of 35 cases where BZH's price broke its lower Bollinger Band, its price rose further in the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 80%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on October 15, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on BZH as a result. In 60 of 80 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 75%.
Following a +0.21% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where BZH advanced for three days, in 221 of 288 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 77%.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 193 of 269 cases where BZH Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 72%.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 19 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 40 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. BZH’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 41 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.779) is normal, around the industry mean (1.910). BZH's P/E Ratio (-95.657) is considerably lower than the industry average of (10.592). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.459) is also within normal values, averaging (1.217). BZH has a moderately high Dividend Yield (0.060) as compared to the industry average of (0.019). P/S Ratio (0.452) is also within normal values, averaging (24.205).
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 48 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 68, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 50 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 91 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
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a developer of single-family homes and planned communities
Industry Homebuilding
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