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Berkshire Hathaway nearly doubled its stake in Lennar, highlighting U.S. homebuilders amid higher mortgage rates. The article discusses KB Home, Lennar, and NVR, detailing their operations, market caps, and exposure to housing cycle trends. KB Home has $5.2B revenue, Lennar $31.9B, and NVR $9.4B, with market caps of $2.9B, $19.7B, and $16.8B respectively.

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC purchased 1,679,700 indirectly-held shares of LENNAR CORP /NEW/ (LEN) at an average of $81.19 ($79.42–$81.65, $136.38M total) across 9 trades over 2026-09-23 to 2026-09-25. Filed jointly with BUFFETT WARREN E (10% owner).

Berkshire Hathaway, led by Greg Abel, acquired $212 million worth of Lennar stock in three days, increasing its stake by 81% this quarter. Lennar, a homebuilder, has faced challenges due to rising interest rates and declining revenue. Berkshire also owns shares in D.R. Horton and acquired Taylor Morrison, indicating a significant bet on the housing sector.

Lennar Corporation (LEN) reported a 50% drop in Q3 profit to $283M and 8% revenue decline to $8B, citing high mortgage rates. Analyst Jim Cramer highlighted the impact of rising rates on the housing sector, while hedge fund interest in LEN remained steady. LEN's gross margin fell to 15.8% from 17.5% YoY, but operational efficiencies improved.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway acquired a 10% stake in Lennar (LEN) at $81.47, one day after the homebuilder cut its full-year delivery guidance. Lennar reported a 15.8% gross margin, a 52% year-over-year net income decline, and a 9% drop in new orders. Buffett's investment highlights structural housing demand despite current margin pressures and mortgage rate challenges.

Berkshire Hathaway increased its stake in Lennar (LEN) by $212 million, according to recent disclosures. Lennar, a major US homebuilder, faces sector challenges like softer housing demand and pricing pressure. The investment is seen as a potential sentiment boost for Lennar amid these headwinds. Lennar has a market cap of $19.6 billion and is operating under weaker recent earnings and profitability.

U.S. homebuilders reduced prices in August, with median new home prices down 5.8% year-over-year to $393,700. Inventory remains high at 8.5 months' supply, prompting builders to offer discounts and incentives. Lennar and KB Home reported challenging conditions, citing high mortgage rates and economic uncertainty. Builders need to work harder to attract buyers, with about 80-90% of sales requiring mortgage rate buydowns.

Lennar, the second-largest U.S. homebuilder by sales volume, has opened its first Iowa division with five communities in the Des Moines area. The homes, ranging from 1,592 to 2,262 square feet and priced between $300,000 and $400,000, will feature Lennar's 'Everything's Included' model. The company aims to address the market's inventory gap and affordability challenges, with model homes set to open in October 2026.

Berkshire Hathaway increased its stake in Lennar and acquired Taylor Morrison, despite warnings from homebuilders about affordability challenges. Lennar shares rose, but remain down 33% from January highs. KB Home and Lennar cited rising costs and inflation as concerns for the housing market.

Lennar Corporation (NYSE: LEN, LEN.B) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share for both Class A and Class B common stock, payable on October 22, 2026, to holders of record on October 7, 2026. The company is a leading U.S. homebuilder.