Lennar Reports Q3 Earnings Amid Declining Sales and Market Challenges
Lennar (LEN) reported third-quarter earnings of $284 million in fiscal year 2026, a significant decline from the previous year's $591 million. The company attributed this drop to lower revenues and margins amid affordability constraints due to rising interest rates. GAAP EPS fell to $1.19 compared to $2.29 last year, while non-GAAP EPS was slightly higher at $1.23 after excluding one-time items. Total revenue reached $8 billion, driven by home sales of $7.7 billion as the company prioritized volume over profit margins. Despite this focus on volume, new orders and deliveries both declined—by 9% and 3%, respectively—to 20,879 and 20,840 units. Gross margin dropped to 15.8%, impacted by lower revenue per square foot and higher land costs. Lennar's financial flexibility remains strong with $1.2 billion in cash and $3.6 billion in total liquidity. The company also repurchased shares worth $256 million, signaling confidence despite a challenging market environment.
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