CCS | Market Cap: $1.8B (07/13/26)
Industry:
Housing & Household Durables

DESCRIPTION

Century Communities is a mid-size national homebuilder that designs, builds, and sells single-family homes, targeting primarily entry-level and first-time move-up buyers. The company operates two brands: Century Communities, the core brand serving entry-level through lifestyle buyers with some personalization options, and Century Complete, a stripped-down, price-leader brand that offers no upgrades and sells heavily online and through independent brokers. Both brands build almost entirely on a spec (move-in-ready) basis, which speeds construction, improves subcontractor pricing, and suits entry-level buyers who need quick closings. Century operates across 16 states and 45+ markets. Revenue is driven by homes delivered multiplied by ASP, which has recently run roughly $367,000–$390,000. Gross margins are pressured by mortgage rate buydowns and price incentives, which have been the dominant swing factor in profitability. Century also operates Inspire Home Loans, a captive mortgage subsidiary that achieves an 84% capture rate on its homebuyers and sells loans into the secondary market. Growth is centered on deepening share in existing markets, targeting roughly 10% annual delivery growth. Century favors optioned lots over outright land purchases, giving it flexibility if market conditions deteriorate. Capital allocation prioritizes land investment, with share repurchases and a growing quarterly dividend as secondary uses of cash.

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