Berkshire Hathaway has built almost a 10% stake in Lennar, a Miami-based homebuilder, according to a securities filing. The conglomerate has a long history of taking stakes in homebuilders.
Lennar's revenue has contracted for six consecutive quarters, with Q3 2026 revenue of $8.0 billion down 8.7% year-over-year, suggesting persistent demand headwinds despite its Everything's Included model. Margin compression appears significant, as gross margin...
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Lennar's Q3 2026 revenue of $8.0 billion, down 8.7% year-over-year, and operating margin of 5.7% suggest sustained contraction and margin pressure from reliance on sales incentives, with EPS declining 48% year-over-year to $1.19.
Lennar is the leading homebuilder of new homes in the nation's most desirable real estate markets, offering everything included in their homes.
Lennar has investments in multifamily and single-family rental properties, luxury development, and property technology through LenX, alongside financial services.
Lennar's affiliated lender provides a streamlined experience for new construction homes, having helped over 56,000 families in 2025 alone.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Sep 16, 2026 | $1.23-3.9% vs $1.28 | $8.0B-3.8% vs $8.3B |
Q3 2026 Jun 11, 2026 | $1.24+0.0% vs $1.24 | $7.9B-1.8% vs $8.1B |
Q2 2026 Mar 12, 2026 | $0.93-2.4% vs $0.95 | $6.6B-3.2% vs $6.8B |
Q1 2026 Jan 28, 2026 | $1.94 vs — | $9.4B vs — |
Berkshire Hathaway has built almost a 10% stake in Lennar, a Miami-based homebuilder, according to a securities filing. The conglomerate has a long history of taking stakes in homebuilders.
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Lennar Corporation endured a weak Q3, with revenue at $8.05B, EPS down 48% YoY, and guidance for home deliveries cut. LEN is trading at 0.85x book value, well below historical averages, despite active share buybacks and a shift to an asset-light model. Management is sacrificing margins—gross margin fell to 15.8%—to sustain volume, using incentives and cost controls to keep inventory moving.

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| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $83.06 | $20.62B | 10.41 | -3.54% | 6.08% | 8.29% | 2.43% | |
| $144.11 | $40.31B | 12.46 | -6.93% | 9.15% | 12.47% | — | |
| $122.29 | $23.6B | 11.00 | -3.54% | 11.62% | 14.73% | — | |
| $6338.92 | $17.11B | 14.52 | -2.08% | 12.11% | 31.02% | — | |
| $137.57 | $12.86B | 10.20 | 1.11% | 11.14% | 14.21% | — | |
| $142.67 | $3.68B | 9.68 | -1.93% | 7.44% | 9.97% | — |
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Lennar Corporation (LEN) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Lennar Corporation (LEN) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Lennar Corporation (LEN) reported $33.17B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 3085% increase from $1.04B in 1996.
Lennar Corporation (LEN) saw revenue decline by 3.5% over the past year.
Yes, Lennar Corporation (LEN) is profitable, generating $1.79B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (6.1% net margin).
Yes, Lennar Corporation (LEN) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.43%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Lennar Corporation (LEN) has a return on equity (ROE) of 8.3%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
Lennar Corporation (LEN) generated $14.8M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.