Century Communities

CCS · NYSE

$55.47+$1.96 (+3.66%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 7:30 PM ET

Prev close $53.51

CCS analyst rating

HoldConsensus of 4 analysts over the last 12 months. 25% rate it a buy.

Strong buy0
Buy1
Hold0
Underperform3
Sell0

12-month price target · 4 analysts

Average $81.60 (+47.1% upside)

Low: $64.64
Now: $55.47
High: $96.60

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

CCS analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
Zelman & Assoc	Jul 7, 2026	Downgrade	Neutral → Underperform	—	29%
JP Morgan	Apr 29, 2026	Maintains	Underweight	$49.00 → $45.00	60%
JP Morgan	Feb 2, 2026	Maintains	Underweight	$56.00 → $49.00	100%
Citizens	Jan 21, 2026	Initiates	Market Outperform	$92.00	27%
JP Morgan	Dec 4, 2025	Downgrade	Neutral → Underweight	$56.00	60%
JP Morgan	Nov 21, 2025	Initiates	Neutral	—	100%

The case for and against

Updated Oct 14, 2025

Bull case

Century Communities Inc. operates across multiple segments, primarily generating revenue from its Mountain segment, which positions the company favorably in the homebuilding market. Despite an anticipated increase in sales incentives from 900 basis points in F1Q25 to approximately 1100 basis points in F2Q25, Century has adjusted its forecasts for gross margins to 18.6% in FY25 and 17.9% in FY26, suggesting an awareness of market dynamics and associated costs. The company's strategic land acquisitions and service offerings, including mortgage and title services, are expected to support stable revenue streams, enhancing its overall financial outlook.

Bear case

Century Communities Inc. has adjusted its Financial Services revenue and profit margin expectations, resulting in a reduction of its FY25 and FY26 earnings per share (EPS) estimates by approximately $0.50 per share for both years. In the first quarter of FY25, the company's EPS was recorded at $1.26, a significant decline from $2.00 in the previous year and below the anticipated forecast of $1.79. Furthermore, monthly home closings per community dropped to 2.4, reflecting a 23% year-over-year decrease from 3.1, indicating a potential contraction in operational performance.

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