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Feb 28, 2023

Lennar Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Lennar's Q1 2023 earnings reflected strong execution of operating strategies amidst a fluctuating interest rate environment.

Key Takeaways

Lennar reported a net earnings increase of 18% to $597 million, or $2.06 per diluted share. Excluding mark-to-market losses on technology investments, net earnings decreased 23% to $615 million, or $2.12 per diluted share. Home deliveries increased by 9% to 13,659 homes, while new orders decreased by 10%. The company's homebuilding debt to total capital improved to 14.2%.

Net earnings per diluted share increased 22% to $2.06.

Home deliveries increased 9% to 13,659 homes.

Total revenues increased 5% to $6.5 billion.

Homebuilding debt to total capital improved to 14.2%.

Total Revenue
$6.49B
Previous year: $6.2B
+4.6%
EPS
$2.12
Previous year: $2.7
-21.5%
New Orders
14.19K
Previous year: 15.75K
-9.9%
Homebuilding Debt to Capital
14.2%
Previous year: 18.3%
-22.4%
Gross Margin on Home Sales
21.2%
Gross Profit
$1.3B
Previous year: $1.5B
-13.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$4.1B
Previous year: $1.4B
+192.9%
Free Cash Flow
$973M
Previous year: -$78M
-1347.0%
Total Assets
$36.6B
Previous year: $32.6B
+12.1%

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Forward Guidance

For the second quarter of 2023, Lennar expects deliveries to be between 15,000 to 16,000 homes and gross margin to be between 21.0% to 21.5%. For the full year 2023, the range for deliveries will be between 62,000 to 66,000 homes.

Positive Outlook

  • Deliveries between 15,000 and 16,000 homes for Q2 2023.
  • Gross margin between 21.0% and 21.5% for Q2 2023.
  • Deliveries between 62,000 and 66,000 homes for full year 2023.
  • Maintaining a strong balance sheet with significant liquidity.
  • Clear strategy of execution to outperform in periods of uncertainty.

Challenges Ahead

  • Fluctuating interest rates are likely to continue to move.
  • Housing market will continue to rebalance pricing and interest rates.
  • Unspecified risks described in filings with the SEC.
  • Potential impact of inflation.
  • Impact of increased cost of mortgage financing for homebuyers.

Revenue & Expenses

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