Big Builders Cite Consumer ‘Anxieties,’ Oil Prices as Weighing on Market
D.R. Horton, Lennar and PulteGroup discussed earnings and outlook amid high mortgage rates, weaker consumer confidence and geopolitical uncertainty. D.R. Horton said Q3 returns were below expectations and expects lower Q4 starts. Lennar cited 30-year fixed rates around 6.4% to 6.5% and Zonda forecasts 5.8% to 6.8% through 2027. PulteGroup flagged oil and affordability. Builders also weighed the ROAD to Housing Act and cost savings.




