Sector: Consumer Discretionary|Industry: Residential Construction|Market Cap: $39.58B|Employees: 12.3K
Lennar Corporation is one of the largest homebuilders in the United States, with operations including the construction and sale of single-family homes, residential land development, and financial services. The company's core business model focuses on a land-light strategy, using options and agreements to control land rather than owning, and a diversified approach to homebuilding, targeting first-time, move-up, active adult, and luxury homebuyers. Lennar operates in multiple geographic regions across the US, with a significant presence in the East, Central, Texas, and West.
Q2 2024 revenue increased to $8.766 billion, up from $8.045 billion in Q2 2023, primarily due to a 15% increase in home deliveries, which was partially offset by a 5% decrease in average sales price. The average sales price was $426,000 in Q2 2024, down from $449,000 in Q2 2023.
Gross margin on home sales was 22.6% in Q2 2024, compared to 22.5% in Q2 2023. While construction costs decreased, land costs increased and pricing adjustments were made to meet market demand. The company is focused on maintaining consistent production and sales pace, using gross margin as a flexible mechanism.
Net earnings attributable to Lennar were $954.3 million in Q2 2024, up from $871.7 million in Q2 2023. However, excluding mark-to-market losses on technology investments and a one-time gain on a technology sale, net earnings would have been $935.3 million in Q2 2024, compared to $852.4 million in Q2 2023.