Homebuilders have been going through a rough patch as of late. Across top homebuilding stocks, analysts expected revenues and earnings to fall considerably in Q1 2026, and this is exactly what happened.
For over a year, stocks in this industry have been range-bound. The SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF (NYSEARCA: XHB) is a commonly used proxy for this industry, tracking the performance of over 30 homebuilders or housing-related stocks. The fund has delivered an approximate total return of just 5% since the start of 2025. With interest rates still relatively high and housing affordability low, stocks in this space have struggled to gain much momentum.
