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Lennar Corporation(LEN)

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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LEN

09/24/2026: LEN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Lennar Corporation is a major US-based homebuilder known for its Everything's Included home offering and extensive land-banking strategy. The company benefits from significant economies of scale and an integrated financial services model that supports home sales. Its growth story is centered on capturing demand from the entry-level housing market. However, the business is highly cyclical and sensitive to interest rates, which impact both buyer affordability and mortgage activity. Lennar is best suited for growth or value-oriented investors who can tolerate volatility and are monitoring the long-term US housing supply-demand balance and mortgage rate environment.

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Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitLennar offers growth through market share gains and strategic expansion in the US residential sector.
Momentum investorMixed fitThe stock often follows cyclical housing trends; it is a strong fit when housing market sentiment is in an upturn.
Value investorStrong fitThe company often trades at reasonable earnings multiples relative to its asset-rich balance sheet.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe dividend yield is relatively low as the company prioritizes capital reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe cyclical nature of the housing industry leads to high volatility in the stock price.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is highly sensitive to macroeconomic shifts and interest rate changes.
Valuation riskMediumCyclical peaks can lead to compressed multiples if investors fear a slowdown.
Competition risk (National Homebuilders)Medium / highFierce competition from players like D.R. Horton limits pricing power in some segments.
Business qualityStrongLennar has an established brand and a robust, scalable operating model.
Dividend incomeLowDividends are not a primary driver of returns for this stock.
Execution riskMediumManaging large-scale land development projects requires precise operational execution.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 11.46%
Avg. Invested days 50
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
LEN receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, weak price momentum, and limited analyst upside.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
LEN has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, soft growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-47.2%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 0.1%), slightly negative revenue growth (-3.5%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
LEN's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (0.1% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
LEN's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -3.5% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-47.2%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-98.7%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 98.0% and approximately 94.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 8.24% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 7.58%
Berkshire Hathaway Inc 5.44%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 5.37%
Greenhaven Associates Inc 4.70%
Eagle Capital Management LLC 4.44%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
LEN generates approximately $99 of gross profit, $80 of operating income, and $1 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 25.07%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
LEN has a large-cap, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 19.64B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 14.53
1Y Target Price 80.08
Price to earnings Ratio 14.53
1Y Target Price 80.08
Volume (30-day avg) 3.8M shares
Beta 1.4
52 Weeks Range 75.70 - 131.68
Updated Date 09/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 75.70 - 131.68
Updated Date 09/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 2.41%
Basic EPS (TTM) 5.61

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
HomebuildingConstruction and sale of new single-family homes.This is the primary revenue engine for Lennar, driven by the number of homes delivered and average selling prices.
Financial ServicesMortgage, title, and escrow services.This segment captures value from the financing side of the home purchase, creating a secondary revenue stream per home sold.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

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Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-09-16
When After Market
Estimate 1.31
Actual 2

Profitability

Profit Margin 4.09%
Operating Margin (TTM) 5.77%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 3.4%
Return on Equity (TTM) 5.96%

Valuation

Trailing PE 14.53
Forward PE 15.97
Enterprise Value 23.11B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.61
Enterprise Value 23.11B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.61
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.72
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.84
Shares Outstanding 210.51M
Shares Floating 198.50M
Shares Outstanding 210.51M
Shares Floating 198.50M
Percent Insiders 8.24
Percent Institutions 98

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Lennar Corporation

Exchange NYSE
Headquarters Miami, FL, United States
IPO Launch date 1987-11-05
Executive Chairman, CEO & President Mr. Stuart A. Miller
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Residential Construction
Full time employees 12532
Full time employees 12532

Lennar Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a homebuilder primarily under the Lennar brand in the United States. It operates through Homebuilding East, Homebuilding Central, Homebuilding South Central, Homebuilding West, Financial Services, Multifamily, and Lennar Other segments. The company's homebuilding operations include the construction and sale of single-family attached and detached homes, as well as the purchase, development, and sale of residential land; and development, construction, and management of multifamily rental properties. It also offers residential mortgage financing, title insurance, and closing services for home buyers and others, as well as originating and selling securitization commercial mortgage loans. In addition, the company is involved in fund investment activities. It primarily serves first-time, move-up, active adult, and luxury homebuyers. The company was founded in 1954 and is based in Miami, Florida.