Is Lennar (LEN) a 'Buy' Ahead of Its Upcoming Earnings Announcement?

Lennar, one of the largest homebuilders in the United States, is set to report fiscal fourth-quarter earnings results on Tuesday after the closing bell. A Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), Lennar has missed the earnings mark in three of the past four quarters. But with homebuilder stocks rallying lately amid interest rate cuts, is LEN a buy prior to the release?Find the latest EPS estimates and surprises on Zacks Earnings Calendar.Analysts are expecting the company to post a profit of $2.23 per share, reflecting negative growth of -44.7% versus the same quarter last year. Sales are projected to have declined -8.3% to $9.13 billion during the quarter.Lennar has evolved from a traditional homebuilder into a tech-enabled manufacturing platform. The company aims to unlock scalable efficiencies and modernize its operating model.Still, ongoing pressures on margins and housing affordability remain key concerns. Despite a recent rally, Lennar LEN shares have shed roughly 11% this year and are underperforming the major indexes. Investors would be wise to exercise caution ahead of the upcoming announcement.Zacks Naming Top 10 Stocks for 2026Want to be tipped off early to our 10 top picks for the entirety of 2026? History suggests their performance could be sensational.From 2012 (when our Director of Research Sheraz Mian assumed responsibility for the portfolio) through November, 2025, the Zacks Top 10 Stocks gained +2,530.8%, more than QUADRUPLING the S&P 500’s +570.3%.Now Sheraz is combing through 4,400 companies to handpick the best 10 tickers to buy and hold in 2026. Don’t miss your chance to get in on these stocks when they’re released on January 5. Be First to New Top 10 Stocks >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Lennar Corporation (LEN): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks