D.R. Horton, Inc. ( DHI - Free Report ) exhibited an impressive performance in the first quarter of fiscal 2017, with earnings and revenues beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Shares climbed 2.12% in pre-market trading following the release. The Texas-based homebuilder's order trends remained strong in the quarter. Earnings & Revenue Discussion The company reported earnings of 55 cents per share which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 47 cents by 17%. Earnings also increased 31% year over year driven by higher home sales.