The Motley Fool
14 Mar 2026, 17:45 UTC · 27w ago
Verdict
Headline takes no side. We score DHI +0.20 across five claims — slightly bullish.
+0.20slightly bullish
More positive than 51% of ticker scores this week
What the story claims
5 claims · scored −1 bearish … +1 bullish
Lennar's average selling price (ASP) has fallen to $376,000, which is below pre-pandemic levels despite high inflation.
So whatA drop in ASP below historical norms during an inflationary period suggests significant pricing power loss and direct pressure on top-line revenue.
More negative than 98% of claims this week
Lennar's gross margins have declined to 17.6% over the last 12 months from a peak of nearly 30%.
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Price agrees with the score
$142.02 vs $140.49 close before publication (Mar 13) · not market-adjusted
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