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Lennar is one of the largest public homebuilders in the United States. The company's homebuilding operations target first-time, move-up, and active adult homebuyers mainly under the Lennar brand name. Lennar's financial-services segment provides mortgage financing and related services to its homebuyers. Miami-based Lennar is also involved in multifamily and single-family for rent construction and has invested in numerous housing-related technology startups.

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Lennar (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/len#NYSE">LEN</a>) has headwinds in 2024, including margin pressure, but that is the worst news. While the housing market at large is tepid, conditions favor home builders, driving business, cash flow, and capital returns. Looking forward, there is a catalyst for 2025 in FOMC rate cuts.
High rates and affordability impact consumer demand today, but the headwind is expected to become a tailwind as the rate-cut process progresses. To paraphrase comments from Lennar CEO Stuart Miller, the market is only expected to strengthen over time as affordability improves.&nbsp;
<h2>Lennar Outperforms in Q3; Guidance Underwhelms</h2>
Lennar had a solid quarter in Q3, with deliveries and backlog growing compared to the prior year. The company reported 49.4 billion in net revenue for a gain of 7.7% over last year, outpacing expectations by 260 basis points. The gain was driven by a 16% increase in deliveries offset by a &quot;slightly&quot; lower average selling price impacted by mix and incentives. Mix and incentives also impacted the margin, which contracted compared to last year but less than the consensus forecast reported by MarketBeat.
The new home gross margin contracted by 190 basis points, offset by improved SG&amp;A. The net margin on home sales contracted by 180 basis points, leaving net earnings up 5% and ahead of the consensus. The GAAP EPS of $4.26 is up 10%, including mark-to-market impact and other one-offs, but the adjusted is still strong at $3.90, flat YoY, and $0.33, or nearly 1000 basis points above the average forecast. The takeaway is that cash flow remains robust despite normalization following two years of intense activity, and the guidance remains favorable despite falling short of the consensus forecast.&nbsp;
The company guidance is underwhelming relative to the consensus estimates but expects a sequential improvement in delivery and flat margins compared to Q3. While tepid relative to expectations, the guidance implies cash flow sufficient to sustain fortress-quality operations and value-enhancing capital returns. Capital return in Q3 included $519 million in share repurchases, not including the dividend, and helped to reduce the average count by 4.5% YoY.&nbsp;
<h2>Lennar&#39;s Building Value for Shareholders</h2>
Lennar&#39;s positive cash-flow quarter allowed it to build shareholder value while paying dividends, repurchasing shares, and improving balance sheet health. The balance sheet highlights include a net cash position, no debt on the revolving facility, and improved equity despite the more than doubling treasury shares. Equity is up 3.15% and is expected to continue growing over time.&nbsp;
Assuming that the FOMC tailwind begins to impact the market soon, capital returns could easily accelerate in 2025. The dividend payment is less than 5% of earnings, and the total capital return for the quarter is less than 50%, leaving ample room for increases without earnings growth. The consensus for 2025 is for greater than 15% growth and is likely a cautious estimate given the outlook for interest rates.&nbsp;
<h2>Analysts Sentiment Drives Lennar Higher</h2>
The consensus price sentiment and price target for Lennar are a little misleading. The rating is pegged at Hold, down from a Moderate Buy, and the price target lags the price action. However, the rating slipped due to an influx of new reports initiated at Hold, with price targets leading the consensus higher. The consensus is up 35% compared to last year and 7.5% since the Q3 release, leading the market to the high-end range and a new all-time high. With 75% of the fresh revisions ranging from $190 to $235, the new high will likely be reached; the question is when.
The technical action is suggestive, with the market trending higher and winding up for its next move. The caution is that recent action looks like a rising wedge and may signal a correction is near. Up 200% in the last two years and trading at record levels, the market is ripe for a correction. In that scenario, targets for support and rebounding are $180, $170, and $165. A move below $165 could lead to $140 and a deep-value opportunity.&nbsp;
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The article &quot;<a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/originals/why-lennar-stock-could-be-the-best-play-in-the-housing-market/">Why Lennar Stock Could Be the Best Play in the Housing Market</a>&quot; first appeared on MarketBeat.

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Wells Fargo analyst Sam Reid downgrades Lennar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $205 to $190.

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The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA)<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40906726/us-port-strike-in-october-could-lead-to-major-supply-chain-disruptions-says-container-trade-expert"> initiated a strike earlier this week amid ongoing negotiations</a> regarding wage increases and protections against automation and AI. The strike, if prolonged, could lead to supply constraints which may cause prices to rise, economists warn. These are the sectors that could be the most impacted by the strike:
Food and Beverage: The dozen or so U.S. ports affected by the strike import nearly $100 million a month of beverages and vinegar, according to a <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/10/02/port-strike-shortages-food-cars-alcohol/">report</a> from the Washington Post. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation via the Washington Post, 80% of all imported beer, whiskey, scotch and more come through the ports will be impacted by the strike.
Constellation Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>), the maker of Modelo, is one of the companies that imports the most beer to the U.S., although Constellation may be able to avoid disruptions caused by the port through ground transportation from Mexico. Heineken NV (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEINY#OTC">HEINY</a>) and other European beverage companies may feel more of the strike&#8217;s affects. Read Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41111978/dockworkers-strike-will-it-impact-your-holiday-shopping">Dockworkers Strike: Will It Impact Your Holiday Shopping? </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41111978/dockworkers-strike-will-it-impact-your-holiday-shopping"> </a>Automotive And Car Parts: One of the most impacted sectors from the longshoremen strike is expected to be the automotive and car parts space. According to the Washington Post, the U.S. ports import more than half a billion dollars worth of cars and car parts every month. The auto industry already saw disruptions in its supply chain earlier this year when the Francis Scott Key bridge collapsed in Baltimore, hindering shipments through one of the country's largest ports. Companies that rely on importing car parts, such as AutoZone Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) and O'Reilly Automotive Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>), could also see operations disrupted by the strike. Construction: Machinery and construction equipment account for more than $670 million in monthly imports through the dozen or so impacted ports, according to the Washington Post. Homebuilders such as DR Horton Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>), Lennar Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) and others could see operations delayed if the strike is prolonged. Overall, the strike could lead to price increases and supply constraints across multiple sectors if it persists beyond a couple of weeks. In addition to the strike, flooding and storm damage from Hurricane Helene could also disrupt supply chain operations in North Carolina and other southeastern states. Keep Reading: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41122944/east-coast-dockworkers-strike-how-labor-dispute-impacts-economy-logistics-companies">East Coast Dockworkers Strike: How Labor Dispute Impacts Economy, Logistics Companies</a>
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In August, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/24/09/41066122/feds-preferred-inflation-gauge-comes-in-below-expectations-for-august-easing-concerns-about-rising-p">Personal Consumption Expenditures </a>(PCE) Price Index, rose 2.2% year-over-year, coming in below analyst expectations of 2.3%. That&#8217;s down from July's 2.5%.
The core PCE, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, increased by 2.7% year-over-year, matching forecasts and slightly higher than July's 2.6%.
This decline in overall inflation, despite steady core inflation, suggests a potential easing of price pressures, even as costs for services like housing and financial services continue to rise.
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<li>Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>) jumps 1.3% to $14.00.</li>
<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) rockets 1.1% to $257.16.</li>
<li>Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) moves 0.9% higher to $105.80.</li>
<li>BP p.l.c. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) ticks up 0.9% to $31.07.</li>
<li>PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) soars 1.1% to $81.03.</li>
<li>General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) inches up 0.9% to $46.24.</li>
<li>Lennar Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) posts a rise of 1.07% to $185.01.</li>
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Rising costs in services, particularly in housing, financial services, and insurance, were the key drivers of inflation, pushing the overall PCE index higher. While service prices surged, goods prices saw a slight decline, helping to offset some of the inflationary pressure. Meanwhile, falling energy prices, especially gasoline, provided additional relief compared to previous periods of stronger inflationary impact from energy.
Food prices increased modestly, primarily in off-premises consumption like groceries, but their effect on inflation was smaller compared to services. 
Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, remained steady due to ongoing price increases in durable goods and essential services. Despite minor declines in goods prices, rising service costs <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/inflation">kept core inflation elevated</a>.
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Sales of single-family homes fell last <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/06/39465243/u-s-home-sales-decline-for-third-month-as-record-prices-pose-persistent-affordability-challenges-dur">month from July </a>but rose from a year ago as mortgage rates kept falling.
New single-family home sales fell 4.7% in August from the prior month to an annualized rate of 716,000, according to estimates released on Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
That was up 9.8% from an annualized rate of 652,000 home sales in August 2023.
The latest month-over-month decline was in contrast to a 10.3% jump in single-family home sales from June to July.
Single-family home sales fell the most from July to August in the West, falling 17.8% to an annualized rate of 152,000 in that region.
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Sales of all homes, which also included condominiums, townhomes and co-ops, slipped 2.5% from July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.86 million in August, according to latest figures from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Year-over-year sales for August declined 4.2% from 4.03 million in August 2023.
"Home sales were disappointing again in August, but the recent development of lower mortgage rates coupled with increasing inventory is a powerful combination that will provide the environment for sales to move higher in future months," NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun said.
"The home-buying process, from the initial search to getting the house keys, typically takes several months."
The interest rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/41024067/mortgage-demand-soars-as-fed-interest-rate-cut-fuels-housing-market-revival-next-sp">two-year low of 6.13%</a>, a week after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points to mark the first Fed rate cut in four years.
Price Action: Lennar Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>), one of the largest homebuilders with a market cap of $49.5 billion, slipped 1.29% to close Wednesday at $181.86.
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High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bearish on Lennar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in LEN often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for Lennar. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 25% bullish and 75% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $31,000, and 7 calls, totaling $1,074,870.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $175.0 and $200.0 for Lennar, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Lennar's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Lennar's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $175.0 to $200.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Lennar Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727277348_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
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<td>LEN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$32.5</td>
<td>$30.0</td>
<td>$30.0</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$309.0K</td>
<td>190</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">336</td>
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<td>LEN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$30.0</td>
<td>$29.6</td>
<td>$30.0</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$234.0K</td>
<td>190</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">231</td>
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<td>LEN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$18.1</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
<td>$18.0</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$199.8K</td>
<td>13.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">323</td>
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<td>LEN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$31.9</td>
<td>$29.3</td>
<td>$30.3</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$163.6K</td>
<td>190</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">150</td>
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<td>LEN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$31.9</td>
<td>$30.5</td>
<td>$30.5</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$100.6K</td>
<td>190</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">33</td>
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<h3>About Lennar</h3>
Lennar is one of the largest public homebuilders in the United States. The company's homebuilding operations target first-time, move-up, and active adult homebuyers mainly under the Lennar brand name. Lennar's financial-services segment provides mortgage financing and related services to its homebuyers. Miami-based Lennar is also involved in multifamily and single-family for rent construction and has invested in numerous housing-related technology startups.
Having examined the options trading patterns of Lennar, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Present Market Standing of Lennar</h3>
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<li>With a trading volume of 425,622, the price of LEN is down by -0.61%, reaching $183.1.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 78 days from now.</li>
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<h3>Expert Opinions on Lennar</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $181.8.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from RBC Capital continues to hold a Underperform rating for Lennar, targeting a price of $160. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Wedbush lowers its rating to Neutral with a new price target of $144. 
&#x2A; An analyst from B of A Securities persists with their Neutral rating on Lennar, maintaining a target price of $190. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo persists with their Overweight rating on Lennar, maintaining a target price of $205. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Barclays keeps a Overweight rating on Lennar with a target price of $210. 
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<li>TD Cowen cut Textron Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXT#NYSE">TXT</a>) price target from $103 to $95. TD Cowen analyst Cai Rumohr downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold. Textron shares fell 0.2% to close at $86.68 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TXT/analyst-ratings">other </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>HC Wainwright &amp; Co raised Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WVE#NASDAQ">WVE</a>) price target from $15 to $22. HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Andrew Fein maintained a Buy rating. Wave Life Sciences shares gained 53.4% to close at $8.19 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WVE/analyst-ratings">See </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Baird cut the price target for Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FL#NYSE">FL</a>) from $35 to $27. Baird analyst Jonathan Komp maintained a Neutral rating. Foot Locker gained 0.6% to close at $27.48 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Needham raised Duolingo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUOL#NASDAQ">DUOL</a>) price target from $245 to $310. Needham analyst Ryan MacDonald maintained a Buy rating. Duolingo shares fell 0.2% to close at $269.79 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DUOL/analyst-ratings">other </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group cut the price target for Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>) from $254 to $247. Evercore ISI Group analyst Jonathan Chappell downgraded the stock from Outperform to In-Line. Union Pacific shares gained 2% to close at $248.96 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UNP/analyst-ratings">stock</a>.</li>
<li>JMP Securities raised Lennar Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) price target from $170 to $210. JMP Securities analyst Aaron Hecht maintained a Market Outperform rating. Lennar shares fell 0.8% to close at $184.23 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LEN/analyst-ratings">other </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Keybanc slashed Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPN#NYSE">GPN</a>) price target from $145 to $135. Keybanc analyst Alex Markgraff maintained an Overweight rating. Global Payments shares fell 6.5% to close at $103.81 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GPN/analyst-ratings">analysts </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
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JMP Securities analyst Aaron Hecht maintains Lennar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) with a Market Outperform and raises the price target from $170 to $210.

JMP Securities Maintains Market Outperform on Lennar, Raises Price Target to $210

Evercore ISI Group analyst Stephen Kim maintains Lennar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $240 to $236.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains Outperform on Lennar, Lowers Price Target to $236

Citigroup analyst Anthony Pettinari maintains Lennar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $164 to $196.

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Lennar, Raises Price Target to $196

JP Morgan analyst Michael Rehaut maintains Lennar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $154 to $173.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Lennar, Raises Price Target to $173

RBC Capital analyst Mike Dahl maintains Lennar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) with a Underperform and raises the price target from $145 to $160.

RBC Capital Maintains Underperform on Lennar, Raises Price Target to $160

Zelman &amp; Assoc upgrades Lennar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) from Neutral to Outperform.

Upgrades

Zelman & Assoc Upgrades Lennar to Outperform

Lennar Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/len#NYSE">LEN</a>) reported third-quarter fiscal 2024 results, wherein its earnings and revenues surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
On a year-over-year basis, revenues increased, given the company&#39;s emphasis on maintaining a steady production rate to drive sales momentum. Lennar strategically utilized pricing, incentives, marketing expenditure and dynamic pricing insights to ensure steady sales volume despite fluctuations in interest rates.
However, earnings fell by a cent from the year-ago period. LEN&#39;s stock plunged 2.4% in the after-hours trading session on Sept. 19. Investors&#39; sentiments might have been hurt by lower earnings and gross margin in the fiscal third quarter, as well as tepid fiscal fourth-quarter guidance.
<h2>Quarterly Numbers</h2>
LEN reported adjusted earnings per share (excluding mark-to-market gains on technology investments and one-time items in its Multifamily segment) of $3.90, which topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.62 by 7.7%. The metric, however, slipped 0.3% year over year from $3.91 per share.
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<h3>Lennar Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise</h3>
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Lennar Corporation price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Lennar Corporation Quote
Revenues of $9.42 billion topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $9.29 billion by 1.4% and rose 7.9% year over year from $8.73 billion.
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<h2>Segment Details</h2>
Homebuilding: Revenues of the segment totaled $9.05 billion, up 8.7% from the prior-year quarter. Under the Homebuilding umbrella, home sales contributed $9.02 billion to total revenues, up 8.8% from a year ago.
Land sales accounted for $19.5 million, down from $20.4 million in the prior-year quarter. The Other homebuilding unit contributed $8.6 million to homebuilding revenues, down from $12.3 million a year ago.
Home deliveries for the reported quarter improved 16% from the year-ago level to 21,516 units. The reported figure was better than our projection of 20,598 units for the quarter. The average sales price&nbsp;of homes delivered was $422,000, down 5.8% from the year-ago figure due to pricing to market through an increased use of incentives and product mix. Our model had predicted ASP to be $432,910 for the fiscal third quarter.
New orders rose 5% from the year-ago quarter to 20,587 homes. However, the potential value of net orders fell 0.9% year over year to $8.56 billion.
Backlog at the fiscal third-quarter end declined 20.5% from the year-ago quarter to 16,944 homes. Potential housing revenues from backlog decreased 21.4% year over year to $7.75 billion.
The gross margin on home sales was 22.5% for the quarter, down 190 basis points (bps). Notably, the reported figure came below our projection of 23% for the quarter. The decline was mainly due to decreased revenues per square foot and increased land costs year over year.
SG&amp;A expenses &mdash; as a percentage of home sales &mdash; decreased 30 bps to 6.7% due to a decrease in broker commissions and benefits of LEN&#39;s technology efforts.
Financial Services: The segment&#39;s revenues increased year over year to $273.3 million from $266.2 million for the reported quarter. Operating earnings for the quarter increased to $144.4 million from $149 million a year ago.
Lennar Multi-Family: Revenues of $93.4 million in the segment were down from $137.4 million in the prior-year quarter. The segment registered operating earnings of $78.9 million for the quarter against a loss of $8.7 million a year ago.
Lennar Other: The segment&#39;s revenues totaled $3.6 million, significantly down from $7.4 million a year ago. Its operating earnings were $20.1 million for the quarter against a loss of $26.2 million a year ago.
<h2>Financials</h2>
At the fiscal third-quarter end, Lennar had homebuilding cash and cash equivalents of $4.04 billion, down from $6.27 billion at the end of fiscal 2023. LEN has no outstanding borrowings under the $2.2 billion revolving credit facility, thereby providing $6.2 billion of liquidity.
The total homebuilding debt was $2.26 billion as of the fiscal third-quarter end, down from $2.82 billion at the fiscal 2023-end. Homebuilding debt to capital at the fiscal third-quarter end was 7.6%, down from 9.6% at the fiscal 2023-end.
LEN repurchased 3.4 million shares for $519 million in the fiscal third quarter.
<h2>Guidance</h2>
For fourth-quarter fiscal 2024, the company expects deliveries within 22,500-23,000 homes, depicting a fall from 23,795 homes delivered in the year-ago period. The company expects the ASP of the delivered units to be nearly $425,000, down from an ASP of $441,000 reported a year ago.
The gross margin on home sales is expected to be flat year over year. SG&amp;A expenses, as a percentage of home sales, are likely to be in the range of 6.7-6.8% for the quarter. In the prior year, gross margin was 24.2%, and SG&amp;A was 6.6%.
New orders are likely to be within 19,000-19,300 units, up from 17,366 homes reported a year ago.
Financial Services operating earnings are expected to be around $140 million, down from $168 million a year ago.
<h2>LEN&#39;s Zacks Rank &amp; Stocks to Consider</h2>
Lennar currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Some better-ranked stocks in the same space are M/I Homes, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mho#NYSE">MHO</a>), Meritage Homes Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mth#NYSE">MTH</a>)&nbsp;and PulteGroup, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/phm#NYSE">PHM</a>). Each stock presently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
M/I Homes is a Columbus, OH-based homebuilder that engages in the construction and sale of single-family residential homes.
MHO&#39;s EPS estimates for 2024 have increased to $19.76 from $19.58 over the past 30 days. The company&#39;s earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and missed on one occasion, the average being 4.8%. MHO&#39;s earnings are expected to rise 21.9% year over year in 2024.
Meritage Homes is a Scottsdale, AZ-based company that designs and builds single-family attached and detached homes.
MTH&#39;s EPS estimates for 2024 have increased to $21.09 from $20.33 over the past 60 days. The company&#39;s earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in all the trailing four quarters, the average being 21.5%. MTH&#39;s earnings are expected to rise 5.8% year over year in 2024.
PulteGroup is an Atlanta, GA-based homebuilder engaged in homebuilding and financial services businesses.
PHM&#39;s EPS estimates for 2024 have increased to $13.36 from $12.85 over the past 60 days. The company&#39;s earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in all the trailing four quarters, the average being 10%. PHM&#39;s earnings are expected to rise 14% year over year in 2024.
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Earnings Beats

Lennar Q3 Earnings & Revenues Beat, Stock Down on Tepid Q4 View

Friday was a lackluster session on Wall Street, with major U.S. averages lingering in negative territory at midday trading in New York. This session coincided with the simultaneous expiration of a large volume of options and futures contracts, commonly referred <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40959748/exclusive-options-expert-warns-of-terrible-week-after-fridays-triple-witching">to as &#8220;triple witching.&#8221;</a>
However, rather than a sharp spike in volatility, stocks edged only slightly lower, failing to trigger a rise in the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX).
Investor sentiment remained defensive, with 10 out of 11 sectors of the S&amp;P 500 falling, while utilities were the only sector to post a positive performance.
Dovish remarks from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller indicated that he expects &#8220;very low&#8221; August Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) data. 
Waller also hinted at the possibility of a 25 basis point rate cut in the next meeting or two if the data continues to come in as expected, with a stronger size of cut if the labor market weakens and inflation softens more rapidly.
Waller's comments sent gold surging past $2,600 per ounce, marking new all-time highs.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) remained stable at $63,000.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Chg (1-day %)</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,015.17</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,700.41</td>
<td>-0.2%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,771.36</td>
<td>-0.3%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,237.55</td>
<td> -0.7%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:30 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent092024&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro </a>data: 
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;was 0.5% lower to $567.92.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;edged 0.2% down to $420.43.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) fell 0.3% to $481.96.</li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 0.7% to $222.50.</li>
<li>The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) outperformed, up 2.1%. The Industrials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>) lagged, down 0.7%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>FedEx Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) tumbled 13.6% on dismal quarterly earnings. </li>
<li>Lennar Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) also reacted to earnings, falling over 4%. </li>
<li>Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) rose over 6%, following the company&#8217;s appointment of Elliot Hill as the new CEO.</li>
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Wall Street Falls On Triple Witching Day, Fed's Waller Pushes Gold To Fresh Record Highs, FedEx Plummets: What's Driving Markets Friday?

U.S. stocks traded mixed midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 0.2% on Friday.
The Dow traded up 0.09% to 42,064.34 while the NASDAQ fell 0.25% to 17,969.11. The S&amp;P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.22% to 5,701.29.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Utilities shares jumped by 1.6% on Friday.
In trading on Friday, industrials shares fell by 1%.
Top Headline
Lennar Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) reported better-than-expected financial results for the third quarter on Thursday.
The company said it sees fourth-quarter new orders in a range of 19,000 to 19,300 and deliveries between 22,500 and 23,000. The company expects the average sales price to be approximately $425,000.
Equities Trading UP &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li>Banzai International, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNZI#NASDAQ">BNZI</a>) shares shot up 131% to $6.62. Banzai International recently announced a 1-for-50 reverse stock split.</li>
<li>Shares of Battalion Oil Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BATL#NYSE">BATL</a>) got a boost, surging 120% to $6.48 after the company announced it has amended its merger agreement with Fury Resources for the acquisition of all outstanding shares of Battalion at $7.00 per share in cash.</li>
<li>Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>) shares were also up, gaining 13% to $235.54 after the company announced it signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with Microsoft that will help launch the Crance Clean Energy Center and restart Three Mile Island Unit 1.</li>
</ul>
Equities Trading DOWN
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<li>Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRBP#NASDAQ">CRBP</a>) shares dropped 59% to $21.12. RBC Capital analyst Brian Abrahams reiterated Corbus Pharmaceuticals with an Outperform rating and maintained the price target of $82.</li>
<li>Shares of Sable Offshore Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOC#NYSE">SOC</a>) were down 19% to $22.79 after the company announced a $150 million private placement of 7.50 million shares.</li>
<li>FedEx Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) was down, falling 15% to $254.45 as the company reported weaker-than-expected results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and lowered its full-year guidance.</li>
</ul>
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 0.1% to $72.03 while gold traded up 1.3% at $2,649.40.
Silver traded up 0.1% to $31.455 on Friday, while copper fell 0.4% to $4.33.
Euro zone
European shares were lower today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 1.34%, Germany's DAX declined 1.43% and France's CAC 40 fell 1.38%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index slipped 0.03%, while London's FTSE 100 fell 1.09%.
Spain&#8217;s trade deficit narrowed to EUR 3.2 billion in July from EUR 4.9 billion in the year-ago month. The manufacturing climate indicator in France slipped to 98.6 in September from 98.9 in the prior month.
Retail sales in the UK rose 1% month-over-month in August compared to revised 0.7% gain in July. Producer prices in Germany fell by 0.8% year-over-year in August.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed higher on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 1.53%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index surging 1.36%, China's Shanghai Composite Index gaining 0.03% and India's BSE Sensex gaining 1.63%.
Foreign exchange reserves held by the Reserve Bank of India climbed to $689.5 billion as of Sept. 13. The annual inflation rate in Hong Kong came in flat at 2.5% in August, while Hong Kong&#8217;s current account surplus increased to HKD 101.03 billion in the second quarter from HKD 50.71 billion in the year-ago period. The Bank of Japan kept its key short-term interest rate unchanged at around 0.25% during its recent meeting.
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Gold Gains Over 1%; Battalion Oil Shares Spike Higher

CC Lagator, co-founder of Options AI, shared his insights on the Friday&#8217;s episode of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket-prep">Benzinga&#8217;s PreMarket Prep</a>, cautioning traders to prepare for increased volatility in the week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40948624/traders-brace-for-friday-volatility-as-over-5-trillion-in-options-expire-could-trip">following September&#8217;s &#8220;triple witching.&#8221; </a>
Hosted by Aaron Bry and Dennis Dick, the discussion highlighted how the massive expiration of key options contracts can drive unusual market activity and set the stage for turbulence ahead.
Triple witching, which occurs quarterly on the third Friday of March, June, September, and December, is when stock index futures, stock index options, and individual stock options expire simultaneously. 
This event often creates market turbulence, as traders scramble to close, roll over, or offset expiring contracts. 
Over $5 trillion in notional options, including $605 billion in single-stock options, are expected to expire during Friday's session.
Historically, triple witching has led to increased volatility and unusual price movements. The S&amp;P 500, tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), closed in the red on the last three triple witching days:
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<li>June 21, 2024: S&amp;P 500 fell by 0.5%.</li>
<li>March 15, 2024: S&amp;P 500 dropped by 1%.</li>
<li>Dec. 15, 2023: S&amp;P 500 declined by 0.6%.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Historical Weakness Post-Witching Week</h2>
During his appearance on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket-prep">Benzinga PreMarket Prep</a>, CC Lagator explained how the convergence of expiring options impacts the market.
&#8220;You might see some imbalances that you wouldn&#8217;t have seen on a normal day at the open,&#8221; CC Lagator said, highlighting how trading activity starts to unwind a couple of days before but accelerates toward the close of the session.
This often stems from big hedge funds and mutual funds rolling options positions into the next month, which can lead to increased volatility. He further noted that the market environment shifts drastically after triple witching, with traders facing a completely new landscape in the following week.
&#8220;Next week historically is a terrible week going back decades,&#8221; Lagator said, noting that the week after triple witching in September has rarely shown positive returns over the last 30 years.
With volatility expected to pick up, he cautioned that traders should brace for a challenging week due to the impact of unwinding positions on the broader market.
The conversation also turned to the Volatility Index (VIX), often referred to as the &#8220;fear gauge,&#8221; which CC Lagator described as being relatively low and attractive for call option buyers at these levels. 
&#8220;The VIX is at 16 right now, it&#8217;s not high,&#8221; CC Lagator stated, adding that it trades below its long-term average of 19. 
&#8220;If this was July and we were at all-time highs, the VIX would probably be 13,&#8221; he noted, attributing the slight uptick to recent market events and the seasonal volatility that accompanies the fall months. 
&#8220;For traders looking at the next month and a half, there&#8217;s not much worry about volatility dropping much lower than where it is now,&#8221; Lagator predicted, adding that &#8220;we're probably not seeing it hit 12 until Christmas.&#8221;
Lagator advised that traders could use this period of low volatility to their advantage when considering options positions. 
&#8220;If you were buying at-the-money options right now, you probably don&#8217;t have much to worry about in terms of volatility going much lower,&#8221; he said, emphasizing the stability of current volatility levels as a potential buying opportunity for those seeking to hedge or position themselves for a breakout.
A similar view has also been shared by Goldman Sachs, which estimates that, given macroeconomic conditions, the VIX should be at 24.5 points.
The investment bank issued a recommendation for investors to hedge their portfolios using VIX calls. Specifically, Goldman Sachs analysts advise buying CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) November calls at a strike price of 18.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500&#8217;s 5 Top Gainers, 5 Worst Laggards After Friday&#8217;s Market Open</h2>
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<td>Constellation Energy Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>)</td>
<td>13.34%</td>
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<td>Vistra Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>)</td>
<td>7.67%</td>
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<td>NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>)</td>
<td>6.07%</td>
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<td>CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>)</td>
<td>4.47%</td>
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<td>Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXC#NASDAQ">EXC</a>)</td>
<td>2.35%</td>
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<td>FedEx Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>)</td>
<td>-14.68%</td>
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<td>Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ODFL#NYSE">ODFL</a>)</td>
<td>-4.72%</td>
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<td>Viatris Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VTRS#NYSE">VTRS</a>)</td>
<td>-4.66%</td>
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<td>Lennar Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>)</td>
<td>-4.61%</td>
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<td>ON Semiconductor Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ON#NASDAQ">ON</a>)</td>
<td>-4.43%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Data as of 10:00 a.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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U.S. stock futures were lower this morning, with the Nasdaq futures falling over 80 points on Friday.
Shares of FedEx Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company reported weaker-than-expected results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and lowered its full-year guidance.
FedEx reported first-quarter revenue of $21.6 billion, missing analyst estimates of $21.955 billion, according to Benzinga Pro. The company reported first-quarter adjusted earnings of $3.60 per share, missing analyst <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/09/40948046/fedex-q1-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-miss-lowered-guidance-challenging-quarter">estimates of $4.80 per share</a>.
FedEx shares dipped 13.1% to $260.92 in pre-market trading.
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<li>Rezolve AI Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RZLV#NASDAQ">RZLV</a>) shares dipped 11.3% to $6.21 in pre-market trading after jumping around 47% on Thursday.</li>
<li>Veea Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEEA#NASDAQ">VEEA</a>) shares fell 7.6% to $10.22 in pre-market trading after declining around 10% on Thursday. Veea recently announced a strategic partnership with Crowdkeep to integrate their respective technologies into a singular, tailored solution to track assets, people, and conditions across a variety of use cases.</li>
<li>MillerKnoll, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MLKN#NASDAQ">MLKN</a>) shares declined 5.4% to $25.99 in the pre-market trading session as the company reported downbeat first-quarter financial results on Thursday.</li>
<li>Adient plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADNT#NYSE">ADNT</a>) shares fell 5.1% to $21.43 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Frontline plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRO#NYSE">FRO</a>) shares declined 5% to $22.75 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Evotec SE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVO#NYSE">EVO</a>) slipped 5% to $3.46 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Hafnia Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAFN#NYSE">HAFN</a>) shares fell 4.9% to $7.34 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Lennar Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) shares declined 3.1% to $186.45 in pre-market trading. Lennar reported better-than-expected financial results for the third quarter. The company said it sees fourth-quarter new orders in a range of 19,000 to 19,300 and deliveries between 22,500 and 23,000. The company expects the average sales price to be approximately $425,000.</li>
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The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40926026/federal-reserve-delivers-bold-0-5-rate-cut-signals-further-easing-ahead"> a deep 50 basis-point cut to its Fed funds rate, </a>which is likely to ease the pressure on consumers. An analyst, however, sees a return of recession along with stagnation.
What Happened: &#8220;Get ready for stagnation,&#8221; said GLJ Research&#8217;s Gordon Johnson, adding that, this is the &#8220;inflation is Transitory&#8221; mistake all over again. To make his case, he noted four corporate announcements suggesting the near could be challenging.
China Drags Skechers: Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKX#NYSE">SKX</a>), which designs, manufactures and distributes footwear, sees softness in China&#8217;s business. CFO John Vandemore said, at the Wells Fargo Consumer Conference, &#8220;We've definitely seen worse conditions unfold in China than we expected for the back half of the year, so I would expect the back of the year's going to be more disappointing than what we had originally thought.&#8221; The shares reacted with a sharp tumble on Thursday, settling down 9.62% to $61.56
Rough Road For Mercedes-Benz: Also German automaker Mercedes-Benz Group AG (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MBGAF#OTC">MBGAF</a>) late Thursday said its 2024 earnings before interest and taxes will likely come in &#8220;significantly below&#8221; the previous year, citing a further deterioration in the macroeconomic environment, mainly in China. The automaker also said it expects its adjusted return on sales to be between 7.5% and 8.5%, down from its earlier forecast of 10% to 11%. The company&#8217;s shares listed on the Frankfurt exchange fell nearly 7%.
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FedEx Doesn&#8217;t Deliver: Package-shipping company FedEx Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) reported first-quarter earnings that fell year-over-year and missed expectations. The company reduced the high end of the full-year adjusted operating income guidance. The predicament was blamed on circumspect consumers favoring cheaper services over pricey and speedier options. The stock fell over 13% in premarket trading on Friday.
Lennar&#8217;s Underwhelming Quarter: Homebuilder Lennar Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) reported roughly 8% revenue growth to $9.42 billion and earnings per share were up 10% but the average sales price of houses fell.
More Cuts At Warner Music: Entertainment and record-label company Warner Music Group Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMG#NASDAQ">WMG</a>) said Thursday it plans to reduce its workforce by about 750 employees, representing 13% of its total headcount, more than the 10% expected earlier.
R-Word Still Floats Around: Chief Global Strategist of BCA Research Peter Berezin said in an X post that the 50 basis-point cut and another 50 bps reduction the central bank is penciling in before the year-end <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/09/40954521/wall-street-looks-to-pause-after-s-ps-record-performance-as-fed-rate-cut-euphoria-fades-and-hard-la">may not ensure a soft landing. </a>He pointed out to the previous two rate-cut cycles when recession followed following 100 basis-point cuts.
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index, fell 0.26% to $567.76, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro data. </a>The ETF, however, is up nearly 21% so far this year.
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