Lennar (LEN) Q1 2026 Earnings Summary

Lennar grew orders and backlog while margins fell to 15.2%, and lowered direct costs for the 12th time in 13 quarters.

Quarter ended February 28, 2026 (fiscal Q1).

Closings 16,863 (↓5%)
Revenue $6.6B (↓13%)
Gross margin 15.2%
Orders 18,515 (↑1%)

From the call

“We have lowered our direct costs 12 of 13 quarters sequentially, and we are down 12% over the last 2 years.”

Lennar keeps volume steady and lets price adjust. Steady production is what lets it keep taking cost out quarter after quarter.

Source: Lennar 8-K and earnings call.

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