The conference call will be available in the Investors section of the Company's website at www.centurycommunities.com. To listen to a live broadcast, go to the site at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time in order to register, download and install any necessary audio software. GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS), a leading national homebuilder, today announced that the Company will release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial ...

Gated townhome community offers modern designs and a central location in Las VegasLAS VEGAS, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StoryBook Homes, a Las Vegas-based homebuilder, today announced the opening of its newest gated townhome community, Parkhill Crest in Las Vegas. Located less than 15 minutes from Nellis Air Force Base and downtown Las Vegas, the gated community features a collection of three spacious townhome designs priced from the mid-$300,000s. Parkhill Crest offers two-story townhomes ranging fr ...

Key Takeaways LEN reported Q4 FY25 EPS of $2.03, missing estimates, while revenues beat but declined 5.8% year over year.Lennar's home sales margin fell to 17%, down 510 bps, as ASP dropped 10.2% amid incentives.LEN guided Q1 FY26 deliveries of 17,000-18,000 homes with gross margin seen at 15%-16%.Lennar Corporation (LEN) reported mixed results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, wherein its adjusted earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate, while total revenues beat the same. Meanwhile, both metrics ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a gross margin of 17%, which is a decrease from previous expectations, reflecting ongoing pressure on margins due to market conditions [8][16] - The average sales price for homes was approximately $386,000, with expectations for the first quarter of 2026 to be between $365,000 and $375,000 [16][36] - The company ended the quarter with $3.4 billion in cash and total liquidity of $6.5 billion, indicating a strong balance sheet [32][33] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company started 18,443 homes, delivered 23,034 homes, and sold just over 20,000 homes, exceeding delivery goals but facing challenges in maintaining sales volume [15][16] - Sales incentives remained flat at 14%, contributing to a reduction in gross margin [16][29] - The company achieved a cycle time of 127 days for detached single-family homes, a reduction from 138 days a year ago [18][29] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The housing market remains challenging, with consumer confidence impacted by economic uncertainties and a government shutdown [10][11] - The supply of owned home sites decreased year-over-year to 0.1 years, while controlled home sites increased to 98% from 82% [30][33] - The company noted that inflation-driven affordability concerns are central to the national conversation, affecting consumer behavior [10][11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maintaining volume and even-flow production while managing an affordable cost structure [9][10] - A shift towards an asset-lighter model has been completed, with less than 5% of land on the balance sheet, allowing for improved operational efficiency [17][20] - The company aims to leverage its strong market position to provide affordable housing when demand activates, driven by lower interest rates or government programs [9][10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about future market conditions, despite current challenges, and emphasized the importance of government action to enhance affordability [11][14] - The company is well-positioned for future growth, with a focus on cash flow and high returns on capital and equity [23][24] - Management acknowledged that while current numbers are not ideal, the company is strategically positioned to meet the ongoing housing shortage [22][23] Other Important Information - The company completed the Millrose transaction, resulting in a non-cash repurchase of 8 million shares [20][35] - The company plans to maintain a focus on technology solutions to drive future efficiencies and improve customer experience [17][77] Q&A Session Questions and Answers Question: What is contributing to the continued pressure on margin? - Management noted unexpected headwinds from the government shutdown impacting consumer confidence, which affected pricing stability [44][45] Question: Do you anticipate government actions to improve affordability? - Management believes that government action is likely, as affordability is a political issue that needs addressing [50][51] Question: How does the company envision recapturing margin as the market improves? - The company expects to leverage its efficiencies and lower incentive structures to improve margins as market conditions stabilize [58][60]

This week's market focus will be on US economic news. On Thursday, weekly initial unemployment claims are expected to fall -11,000 to 225,000. Also, Nov CPI is expected to be +3.1% y/y, and Nov core CPI is expected to be +3.0% y/y. On Friday, Nov existing home sales are expected to be up +1.2% m/m to 4.15 million. Also, the University of Michigan Dec consumer sentiment index is expected to be revised upward by +0.2 to 53.5 from the previously reported 53.3.US MBA weekly mortgage applications fell -3.8% in t ...

U.S. stock futures were higher this morning, with the Dow futures gaining around 0.2% on Wednesday.Shares of Lennar Corp (NYSE:LEN) fell sharply in pre-market trading after the company reported mixed financial results for the fourth quarter.Lennar reported fourth-quarter revenue of $9.37 billion, beating analyst estimates of $9.02 billion, according to Benzinga Pro. The company reported adjusted earnings of $2.03 per share for the quarter, missing estimates of $2.21 per share.Lennar shares dipped 3.8% to $1 ...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meritage Homes Corporation (NYSE: MTH), the fifth largest public homebuilder in the U.S., plans to release the Company's fourth quarter 2025 results on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 after the market closes. Management will host a conference call to discuss the results at 8:00 a.m. Mountain Standard Time (10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time) on Thursday, January 29, 2026. To participate in the conference call, please go to Meritage’s Investor Relations page to ...

Five things to know ahead of today's opening bell. Open AAI is talking with Amazon about the tech giant possibly investing in the AI startup and having Open AI use Amazon's chips. A source tells CNBC that Amazon's investment could top $10 billion.Self-driving car company Whimo is in talks to raise $15 billion in 2026. A person familiar with the matter tells CNBC that Whimo plans to raise the money from its parent company, Alphabet, as well as outside investors at a valuation as high as 110 billion. Spirit A ...

U.S. stock futures rose on Wednesday after Tuesday’s mixed close. Futures of major benchmark indices advanced.November's delayed and distorted jobs report, released on Tuesday, failed to provide clarity, widening the divide among Wall Street economists debating whether the rise to 4.6% unemployment signals a controlled cooling or the start of a “hiring recession.” Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury bond yielded 4.16% and the two-year bond was at 3.50%. The CME Group's FedWatch tool‘s projections show markets p ...

Lennar Corp. (NYSE:LEN) , a notable holding in Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NASDAQ:BRK) (NASDAQ:BRK) portfolio, has seen a sharp deterioration in its fundamental ratings following its fourth-quarter earnings report.Check out LEN’s stock price here.Homebuilder's Fundamental Score Hits Low PercentileAccording to Benzinga Edge’s Stock Rankings data, Lennar's quality score—a percentile ranking of operational efficiency and financial health—dropped from 10.14 to 5.58 week-on-week.This decline pushes ...