Homebuilder Lennar's Aggressive Capital Return Strategy: Higher Dividends And Massive Stock Buyback Program Underway
Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan
Lennar Corp (NYSE:LEN) has increased its annual dividend from $1.50 to $2.00 per share, resulting in a quarterly dividend of $0.50 for both Class A and Class B stock, payable on February 7, 2024. Additionally, the Board authorized an expansion of the stock buyback program, allowing for an additional $5 billion in repurchases of Class A or B stock. The company's strong balance sheet and cash position have enabled these shareholder returns. In Q4 2023, Lennar repurchased 3 million shares for $337 million. As of November 30, 2023, Lennar had $6.3 billion in cash and equivalents.
January 10, 2024 | 10:42 am
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Lennar Corp has increased its dividend and expanded its stock buyback program, indicating a strong financial position and commitment to shareholder returns.
The increase in dividend and the expansion of the stock buyback program are strong positive signals to investors, often leading to an increase in stock price as they reflect the company's financial health and commitment to returning value to shareholders. The repurchase of shares can also reduce the supply of stock, potentially driving up the price.
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