Lennar(US:LEN) ZACKSยท2025-08-26 23:16Company Overview - Lennar's stock closed at $133.27, reflecting a -1.14% change from the previous day's closing price, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.41% [1] - Over the past month, Lennar's stock has increased by 16.07%, outperforming the Construction sector's gain of 1.31% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.87% [1] Earnings Forecast - The upcoming earnings release is anticipated, with an expected EPS of $2.14, indicating a 45.13% decline from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is projected at $9.07 billion, reflecting a 3.7% decrease from the equivalent quarter last year [2] Annual Estimates - For the annual period, earnings are estimated at $9.04 per share and revenue at $35.22 billion, representing declines of -34.78% and -0.63% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent changes in analyst estimates are crucial for understanding business trends, with positive revisions indicating optimism about the business outlook [3][4] - The Zacks Rank system, which incorporates estimate changes, provides actionable ratings, with Lennar currently holding a Zacks Rank of 5 (Strong Sell) [5] Valuation Metrics - Lennar's Forward P/E ratio is 14.91, which is higher than the industry average of 11.84 [6] - The PEG ratio for Lennar is 5.72, compared to the industry average of 2.59, indicating a premium valuation relative to expected earnings growth [6] Industry Context - The Building Products - Home Builders industry is ranked 228 in the Zacks Industry Rank, placing it in the bottom 8% of over 250 industries [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank measures the strength of industry groups, with top-rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [7]