Century Communities, Inc. (CCS) Stock Price & Analysis
Century Communities, Inc. (CCS) closed at USD 58.34 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 7.48% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 58.34; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 55.08–58.4 on volume of 236,814 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 47.28–76 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
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Key facts (CCS)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $3.93B, net income $134M (3.4% margin), free cash flow $35.0M (SEC filings).
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (2 analysts), mean target USD 78 (range 64–92).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -8.6% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -2.4% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-28, EPS estimate USD 1.22, revenue estimate $958M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (CCS)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.22B | $4.51B | $3.69B | $4.40B | $4.12B | $3.93B |
| Net income | $499M | $525M | $259M | $334M | $148M | $134M |
| EPS (diluted) | $14.47 | $15.92 | $8.05 | $10.40 | $4.86 | — |
| Free cash flow | -$210M | $295M | -$1.7M | $86.7M | $124M | $35.0M |
| Net margin | 11.8% | 11.7% | 7.0% | 7.6% | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Revenue growth | +33.4% | +6.9% | -18.1% | +19.1% | -6.4% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $316M | $297M | $226M | $150M | $109M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (CCS)
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 12.2x, Dec 2024 7.1x, Dec 2023 11.3x.
Analysts (CCS)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 2 analysts; mean target USD 78 (low 64, high 92).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-07 | Zelman & Assoc | Downgrade | Neutral → Underperform |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (CCS)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -8.6% | -2.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -8.6% | -0.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 41.7% | 40.4% |
| Max drawdown | -35.0% (Feb 2026→May 2026) | -52.2% (Dec 2021→Jun 2022) |
CCS revenue by business segment (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Complete | $224.6M | 24.2% | -9.7% |
| Mountain | $198.2M | 21.4% | -3.9% |
| West | $183.3M | 19.8% | -9.2% |
| Texas | $156.9M | 16.9% | +6.4% |
| Southeast | $138.8M | 15.0% | -19.5% |
| Financial Services | $25.4M | 2.7% | +7.0% |
| Total revenue | $927.2M | 100% | — |
CCS revenue by product line (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Building | $901.8M | 97.3% | -7.7% |
| — Home Sales (part of Home Building) | $897.5M | 96.8% | -8.1% |
| — Land Sales & Other (part of Home Building) | $4.3M | 0.5% | +781.0% |
| Financial Services | $25.4M | 2.7% | +7.0% |
| Total revenue | $927.2M | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
CCS analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $1.22 | $0.98 | +24.5% | $958.1M | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.47 | $1.35 | +8.9% | $1.14B | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $4.86 | $3.84 | +26.6% | $3.82B | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $4.59 | $4.10 | +12.0% | $3.95B | 1 |
CCS options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±11.9% (±$6.95) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Oct 28, 2026. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved ±5.1% on average.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 51.2% | ±11.9% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 44.0% | ±14.2% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 42.8% | ±21.9% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 42.6% | ±27.2% |
30-day implied volatility 53.3% vs 39.1% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.23. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC)
| Price | USD 58.34 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 7.48% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 58.34 |
| Open | USD 58.34 |
| Day Range | USD 55.08 – 58.4 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 47.28 – 76 |
| Volume | 236,814 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (CCS)
Nexqual's technical model rates CCS "NEUTRAL" based on 2 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 50.03 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 62.16) |
| MACD | -1.91 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (CCS)
Wall Street analysts rate CCS "Buy" based on 2 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 78 (range USD 64–92), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 2 |
| Mean Target | USD 78 |
| High Target | USD 92 |
| Low Target | USD 64 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (CCS)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-28 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.22 |
| Revenue Estimate | $958.10M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.3 vs est 0.63 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.88 vs est 0.61 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.59 vs est 1.39 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.52 vs est 0.86 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (CCS)
| Total Revenue | $3.93B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -7.30% |
| Gross Margin | +17.87% |
| Operating Margin | +5.16% |
| Profit Margin | +3.41% |
| ROE | +5.22% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.66 |
| Current Ratio | 4.76 |
| Total Cash | $92.33M |
| Total Debt | $1.70B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $35.03M (0.9% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
Financial Health Score (CCS)
Nexqual rates Century Communities, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -11% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 18%, operating 5% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $92M cash vs $1.70B debt |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $35M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), slim 0.9% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 5%, ROA 2.7% |
Ownership (CCS)
| Insider Ownership | +14.06% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +95.28% |
| Shares Outstanding | 28.43M |
| Float | 24.37M |
| Short % of Float | +9.37% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
Leadership (CCS)
Century Communities, Inc. is led by Robert J. Francescon, CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Robert J. Francescon |
|---|---|
| Executive Chairman | Dale Francescon |
| Chief Financial Officer | John Scott Dixon |
| Senior Vice President of Investor Relations | Tyler J. Langton |
Major Backers & Investors (CCS)
Notable institutional backers of Century Communities, Inc. include Capital Group, SmallCap World Fund Inc, Wellington Management, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Capital Group | 5.6% |
| SmallCap World Fund Inc | 5.32% |
| Wellington Management | 3.7% |
| Westwood Holdings Group Inc. | 2.87% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 2.36% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 18.06% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 6.74% |
| Vanguard Group | 6.37% |
| State Street | 5.06% |
| Geode Capital | 2.28% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:37 UTC.
From Century Communities, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-01-29)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- We are one of the largest homebuilders in the United States and our common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "CCS." Since our initial public offering in 2014, we have expanded geographically through the acquisitions of other homebuilders and organic entrance into new markets.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- Government regulations and legal challenges may delay the start or completion of our communities, increase our expenses, and limit our homebuilding and other activities, which could adversely affect our operating results.
- Risks Related to Our Indebtedness and Liquidity
- Our business is capital-intensive and any difficulty in obtaining sufficient capital, refinancing our existing indebtedness, or obtaining performance bonds and letters of credit, or the cost thereof, could result in our inability to acquire land for our developments or increased costs and project delays, or otherwise harm our business, operating results, and financial condition.
- We have substantial indebtedness and expect to continue to use leverage in executing our business strategy, which restricts our operations and could have other important consequences on our business.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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