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Lennar Profits Fall as New Home Orders Drop 9% Amid Housing Slowdown

Key Facts

1Lennar reported net earnings per diluted share of $1.19 for the third quarter ended August 31, 2026.
2New orders decreased 9% to 20,879 homes compared to the prior year.
3The company achieved total revenues of $8.0 billion with a gross margin on home sales of 15.8%.

Amid mounting pressures on the US real estate sector, Lennar Corporation reported its third-quarter results for the period ended August 31, 2026, revealing a slowdown in demand. According to reports, the company posted net earnings per diluted share of $1.19 on total revenues of $8.0 billion. The homebuilder achieved a gross margin on home sales of 15.8%, impacted by mark-to-market losses on technology investments and a general decrease in homebuilding activity.

The results highlight broader market challenges as new orders decreased by 9% to 20,879 homes compared to the prior year. This decline aligns with mixed housing indicators in the broader economy; per market data, the RICS House Price Balance stood at -28 in early September, while US Existing Home Sales fell by 2% month-over-month according to data released on September 10, 2026.

Lennar's stock (LEN) closed at $79.99 on September 14, 2026, having traded between a day low of $78.66 and a high of $80.50. Investors are now watching for demand stabilization under current economic conditions, and with no immediate housing-specific catalysts in the upcoming economic calendar, focus remains on the company's ability to manage margins in future quarters.