Century Communities, Inc.

NYSE:CCS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$1.9b

Century Communities Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 1/6

Century Communities's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -16.9%, while the Consumer Durables industry saw earnings declining at 1.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 0.9% per year. Century Communities's return on equity is 5.2%, and it has net margins of 3.3%.

Key information

-16.90%

Earnings growth rate

-14.97%

EPS growth rate

Consumer Durables Industry Growth24.52%
Revenue growth rate0.87%
Return on equity5.19%
Net Margin3.31%
Next Earnings Update22 Jul 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update • Jul 02

CCS: New Communities And Buybacks Will Support Future Earnings Re Rating

The analyst fair value estimate for Century Communities has been revised from $67 to $78. Analysts attribute the change to updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue trajectory, profit margin and future P/E expectations as key drivers of the new target range.
Analysis Article • Jun 20

Century Communities (CCS) Stock Could Be 5.6% Undervalued After Cedar Hollow Opening

Cedar Hollow opening puts Century Communities stock in focus Century Communities (CCS) is drawing fresh attention after announcing the Grand Opening of Cedar Hollow in Hickory, North Carolina, alongside new sales activity in Freeland, Michigan, and continued rollout of its online homebuying platform. The Cedar Hollow launch centers on one and two story homes starting in the low $300s, with floor plans up to 2,507 square feet and five bedrooms, positioned near downtown Hickory and key regional...
Narrative Update • Jun 18

CCS: Stock View Will Turn On Weak Housing Demand And Execution Risk

Analysts have lowered their price target on Century Communities stock by $4. This reflects more cautious views on the company as recent research highlights limited visibility and a slightly adjusted earnings outlook.
Narrative Update • Jun 04

CCS: Community Expansion And Buybacks Will Support Future Repricing

Narrative Update: Century Communities Century Communities' updated analyst price target has been trimmed by $4, as analysts point to reduced visibility on revenue growth, a lower profit margin outlook, and a higher assumed future P/E multiple despite a lower discount rate in their models. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Century Communities reflects a more cautious stance on near term execution and visibility, with both a reduced price target from JPMorgan and a downgrade to Neutral at another firm.
Narrative Update • May 20

CCS: Neutral View Will Hinge On Execution And Reduced Growth Visibility

Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Century Communities from $56 to $45, citing lower projected revenue growth, a thinner profit margin outlook, and a higher assumed future P/E multiple as the main factors behind the updated price target. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research points to a more cautious tone around Century Communities, with bearish analysts focusing on what they see as less certain growth prospects and tighter room for execution missteps.
Narrative Update • May 03

CCS: New Communities And Buybacks Will Support Future Re Rating Potential

Century Communities' analyst price target has shifted from about $72 to $67 as analysts factor in lower assumed revenue growth, a slimmer profit margin outlook, and a higher future P/E multiple in their updated models. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Century Communities reflects a mix of optimism about the long term housing story and caution around the near term execution and visibility that feeds into valuation models.
Narrative Update • Apr 19

CCS: New Communities And Buybacks Will Support Future Upside Potential

Narrative Update on Century Communities Analysts have adjusted their blended price target on Century Communities slightly lower to about $72, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profitability, and a more conservative forward P/E outlook despite mixed recent research calls. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights a mix of optimism and caution on Century Communities, with price targets shifting in both directions and one large firm, JPMorgan, trimming its view.
Seeking Alpha • Apr 14

Century Communities' Pain Will Be Worth It

Summary Century Communities remains a "Buy" as shares have outperformed the S&P 500 despite revenue and profit declines. CCS benefits from long-term housing affordability catalysts and market positioning, with shares trading at compelling absolute and relative valuations. Management expects annual delivery growth through 2027, focusing on lower-priced homes and maintaining capital discipline despite a shrinking lot inventory. Leverage remains elevated versus peers, but ongoing debt reduction and industry tailwinds support a bullish outlook barring significantly worse-than-expected results. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Apr 05

CCS: Community Expansion And Capital Returns Will Support Future Repricing

Analysts have revised their view on Century Communities, setting the average price target at around $92. This reflects mixed recent updates from firms that have both raised and lowered their targets based on refined assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E.
Narrative Update • Mar 21

CCS: Execution And New Community Openings Will Support Future Repricing

Century Communities' average analyst price target has shifted modestly. A $7 reduction from one firm and a $5 increase from another, alongside a fresh bullish initiation, leave the updated consensus anchored around $92, with analysts pointing to adjusted risk assumptions and slightly refined growth and margin expectations.
Narrative Update • Mar 07

CCS: Rising Cash Returns And Execution Will Support A Repricing

Narrative Update: Century Communities Analyst Price Target Shift The analyst price target for Century Communities has moved by $7 as firms reassessed their views, with some citing updated demand expectations, profitability assumptions, and valuation frameworks for the homebuilder. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Century Communities reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with different firms adjusting their price targets and initial views based on updated expectations for demand, profitability, and valuation.
Narrative Update • Feb 21

CCS: Higher Cash Returns And Execution Will Support A Repricing

Analysts now see a modestly higher upside for Century Communities, lifting the average price target by a few dollars to about $92. They are adjusting assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E following mixed target moves and a fresh bullish initiation.
Analysis Article • Feb 08

Century Communities (NYSE:CCS) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

The board of Century Communities, Inc. ( NYSE:CCS ) has announced that the dividend on 11th of March will be increased...
Narrative Update • Feb 06

CCS: Higher Earnings Efficiency And Payouts Will Support A Repricing

Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for Century Communities to $92.00 from $70.00, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly lower future P/E multiple, along with a combination of recent target changes and a new bullish initiation on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Century Communities shows a mix of views, with some investors focusing on execution risks and others highlighting room for the stock to rerate if management delivers on its plans.
Narrative Update • Jan 23

CCS: New Communities And Buybacks Will Support Measured Upside From Fair Levels

Analysts have lifted their price target for Century Communities from about US$63 to roughly US$72.67. They point to updated fair value estimates, a higher assumed future P/E multiple, and recent research that views the current valuation as reasonable to fully valued.
Narrative Update • Jan 08

CCS: Neutral View Will Depend On Execution And Housing Cycle Resilience

The analyst price target for Century Communities has shifted to US$62, with analysts citing a view that the shares trade at a valuation they see as reasonable to somewhat full. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary around Century Communities centers on whether the current share price already reflects a fair outcome for investors, given the new US$62 price target.
Narrative Update • Dec 23

CCS: Neutral Outlook Will Hinge On Execution And Housing Cycle Durability

Analysts have raised their price target on Century Communities from $49 to $56 per share, citing improving expectations for revenue growth, expanding profit margins, and a more attractive forward valuation that together support a modestly higher fair value despite a slightly higher discount rate. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary from major Wall Street firms reflects a more measured stance on Century Communities, even as the company benefits from supportive housing fundamentals and a stronger balance sheet.
Narrative Update • Dec 09

CCS: Buybacks And New Communities Will Support Steady Performance Ahead

Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on Century Communities from $66 to $63 per share, citing a current valuation that they view as reasonable to somewhat full. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight that Century Communities is executing well against its current strategy, with operational performance that supports the view that the shares are fairly valued on near term metrics.
Narrative Update • Nov 25

CCS: New Buyback and Community Expansions Will Support Balanced Performance Ahead

Analysts recently updated their price target for Century Communities, holding firm at $66 per share. They view the stock's valuation as reasonable to somewhat full, resulting in no change from previous estimates.
Narrative Update • Nov 10

CCS: New Buyback and Community Launches Will Shape Measured 2025 Outlook

Narrative Update on Century Communities Analysts have maintained their price target for Century Communities at $66.00, citing only minor adjustments to discount rate and profit margin projections that were not substantial enough to alter the fair value estimate. What's in the News Century Complete launched home sales at Kings Landing in Jacksonville's Westside, offering new single-family homes from the upper $200s with two open-concept floor plans.
Narrative Update • Oct 27

Earnings and Profit Margins Will Strengthen Despite Headwinds and New Buyback

Analysts have raised their price target for Century Communities from $59.50 to $66.00, citing improved forecasts for revenue growth and profit margins, as reflected in updated valuation models. What's in the News Century Communities' Century Complete brand is opening two new communities in DeFuniak Springs, FL, offering modern single-story homes with upscale features and a prime location near Emerald Coast beaches and other amenities (Key Developments).

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Century Communities makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:CCS Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 264,0041335000
31 Dec 254,1181485050
30 Sep 254,1582145130
30 Jun 254,3142605260
31 Mar 254,3533095230
31 Dec 244,3983345160
30 Sep 244,3303225050
30 Jun 244,0833234840
31 Mar 243,8882904630
31 Dec 233,6922594470
30 Sep 233,6662474250
30 Jun 233,9213094230
31 Mar 234,2434164270
31 Dec 224,5065254310
30 Sep 224,5346114290
30 Jun 224,3475804090
31 Mar 224,2245393990
31 Dec 214,2164993900
30 Sep 213,9974253780
30 Jun 213,8343613730
31 Mar 213,5672823600
31 Dec 203,1612063420
30 Sep 202,9661683310
30 Jun 202,7621453180
31 Mar 202,6051223060
31 Dec 192,5361133020
30 Sep 192,395862900
30 Jun 192,367762880
31 Mar 192,279942760
31 Dec 182,147962640
30 Sep 182,019872540
30 Jun 181,837802290
31 Mar 181,597612000
31 Dec 171,424501760
30 Sep 171,197481480
30 Jun 171,071511330
31 Mar 171,039491300
31 Dec 16994481220
30 Sep 16903461120
30 Jun 16833441030
31 Mar 1676240940
31 Dec 1573439880
30 Sep 1566933810

Quality Earnings: CCS has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: CCS's current net profit margins (3.3%) are lower than last year (7.1%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: CCS's earnings have declined by 16.9% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: CCS's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: CCS had negative earnings growth (-57.1%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Consumer Durables industry average (-15.2%).

Return on Equity

High ROE: CCS's Return on Equity (5.2%) is considered low.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/07 22:14
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/07 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Century Communities, Inc. is covered by 7 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Rohit SethB. Riley Securities, Inc.
Jay McCanlessCitizens JMP Securities, LLC
Nishchal SoodDeutsche Bank