Why Lennar Corporation Stock Slid After Hours
Portfolio Pulse from Ryan Gustafson
Lennar Corporation (NYSE:LEN) reported Q4 earnings of $5.17 per share, beating estimates of $4.59, and sales of $10.97 billion, surpassing the $10.22 billion estimate. Home sales revenue grew 8% to $10.4 billion, with a 19% increase in home deliveries but a 9% decline in average sales price. The company has $6.3 billion in cash and equivalents and plans to allocate capital to reduce debt and increase share repurchases to $2 billion in 2024. Despite positive results, LEN shares dropped 3.16% after hours due to the lack of a full-year margin outlook and changing interest rate landscape.
December 14, 2023 | 11:18 pm
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Lennar Corporation exceeded Q4 earnings and sales expectations, with significant growth in home sales revenue. However, shares fell after hours due to concerns over future margins and interest rates.
Despite Lennar's strong earnings and sales performance, the stock price declined after hours, likely due to investor concerns over the lack of a full-year margin outlook and the potential impact of fluctuating interest rates on future profitability. The company's decision to focus on debt reduction and share repurchases indicates a cautious approach to capital allocation, which may not align with some investors' expectations for growth.
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