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NYSE:LEN

Lennar Corp. (LEN)

87.15
-0.53 (0.60%)
as of Aug 26, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconAug 26, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 9 opinions in the last 12 months.

Experts express mixed feelings regarding Lennar Corp. (LEN-N) amid ongoing challenges in the housing market, primarily driven by high interest rates. Several analysts point to the critical need for lower interest rates to stimulate home sales and support the housing sector. Despite the recent downturn in housing construction reported by Lennar, some experts believe that the cyclical nature of homebuilding suggests potential recovery on the horizon. The company's strategic decisions, such as its corporate reorganization, have elicited varied reactions, with some experts noting tax implications and market dynamics. While a housing shortage persists in the U.S., uncertainty around interest rate movements presents a complex investment landscape for homebuilders like Lennar.

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They report Thursday and he expects good numbers. But watch what the Fed does and say on Wednesday.

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Curated by Michael O'Reilly since 2020.
1550+ opinions with 4.81 rating (one of the best performing expert).

PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Sep 19/23, Up 15.6%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with LEN is progressing well.  To remain disciplined, we recommend trailing up the stop (from $100) to $112 at this time.  

BUY

Sometimes momentum works. Balance sheet is strong, home inventories are weak, and fundamentals are strong overall. Add to this cheaper capital/lower rates. The outlook looks good.

BUY

Their recovery is spectacular. DR Horton is also a buy.

BUY

Normally at this point in the cycle, he's say these companies have had it, but LEN is so disciplined in spending on cost per house that this stock can return to all-time highs.

DON'T BUY

He's long in the homebuilders which are declining now. September earnings were okay, but shares were weak. These stocks peaked last spring, and he can't see a return to that as long as interest rates remain high.

DON'T BUY

Has good fundamentals, but not share price action, so there's a disconnect, which sometimes happens.

WEAK BUY

The homebuilders had seen fundamental strength peak in the spring selling season. Doesn't mean there will be a sharp fall for the homebuilders, but are moderating gains (at least in fundamentals, not share price). They still benefit from holding a tight inventory of homes in the US, which will benefit them long term. They peaked earlier, true. He execpts a modest share price recovery.

BUY

Owns shares in company.
Expecting growth in home building.
Excellent company with strong management team.
Low level of supply is US housing increasing demand for new housing.
Home builders using finance products (low mortgage interest rates) to stimulate sales. 
Growing steadily.

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TOP PICK
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

This US homebuilder will benefit from calming inflation and interest rate movements.  Management expects gross margins to be just under 25% and are guiding towards a 10% growth in sales next year.  They have a good land position yet cycle through inventory effectively.  We like that cash reserves are growing, while debt is retired and stock bought back.  It trades at 9x earnings and 1.3x book.  We recommend placing a stop-loss at $100, looking to achieve $141 -- upside potential of 20%.  Yield 1.2% 

(Analysts’ price target is $141.00)
BUY
She sold it, expecting shares to come down, but they never did. Home builders continue to be strong stocks since their October lows.
BUY
They report Wednesday. A great, giant homebuilder that tells it like it is. He expects terrific numbers.
DON'T BUY
Lennar and KB Homes They report Wednesday and he expects soft quarters. Mortgage rates are soaring so fast. However, these shares climbed today in a rough market, perhaps because investors feel that the Fed will hold off on rapid-fire rates after next Wednesday.
PAST TOP PICK
(A Top Pick Aug 18/21, Down 14%) The home builders are in a recession now, but there's lots of potential ahead. It trades at 5x normalized earnings and has a strong balance sheet. He's hanging on. He will make money on this in the future.
DON'T BUY
They release Tuesday. The housing sector has been rolling over due to rising rates, but hasn't seen many stock downgrades. TOL just got downgraded, and now he expects Lennar will too.