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Lennar is one of the largest public homebuilders in the United States. The company's homebuilding operations target first-time, move-up, and active adult homebuyers mainly under the Lennar brand name. Lennar's financial-services segment provides mortgage financing and related services to its homebuyers. Miami-based Lennar is also involved in multifamily and single-family for rent construction and has invested in numerous housing-related technology startups.

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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Lennar.
Looking at options history for Lennar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) we detected 15 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 73% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 20% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $297,727 and 6, calls, for a total amount of $236,951.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $110.0 to $185.0 for Lennar over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Lennar's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Lennar's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $110.0 to $185.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Lennar Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731957322_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LEN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$59.6</td>
<td>$58.4</td>
<td>$59.5</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$65.4K</td>
<td>429</td>
<td>11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LEN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$2.3</td>
<td>$2.3</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$49.2K</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LEN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$14.5</td>
<td>$14.1</td>
<td>$14.3</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$42.9K</td>
<td>570</td>
<td>31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LEN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$2.5</td>
<td>$2.35</td>
<td>$2.4</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$42.7K</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>178</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LEN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$15.4</td>
<td>$15.2</td>
<td>$15.2</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$41.0K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Lennar</h3>
Lennar is one of the largest public homebuilders in the United States. The company's homebuilding operations target first-time, move-up, and active adult homebuyers mainly under the Lennar brand name. Lennar's financial-services segment provides mortgage financing and related services to its homebuyers. Miami-based Lennar is also involved in multifamily and single-family for rent construction and has invested in numerous housing-related technology startups.
<h3>Lennar's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 779,395, the price of LEN is down by -0.31%, reaching $168.32.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 24 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Lennar</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $180.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Wells Fargo keeps a Equal-Weight rating on Lennar with a target price of $180. 
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Lennar's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) short percent of float has risen 8.11% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.04 million shares sold short, which is 2.4% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.95 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Lennar Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731006013_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Lennar has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Lennar's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Lennar's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.84%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Wells Fargo analyst Sam Reid maintains Lennar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $190 to $180.

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The S&amp;P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average surged to record levels on Wednesday after Donald Trump was elected as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">the 47th U.S. president.</a>
In Congress, Republicans clinched a majority in the Senate, while the House race remains close. As of Wednesday morning&#8217;s tabulations, Republicans held 198 seats versus 180 for Democrats.
The S&amp;P 500 index, as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), climbed 2% to 5,900 points, while the Dow soared over 3% to 43,500 points. The blue-chip index, monitored through the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>), marked its biggest single-day gain since November 2022.
The financials and industrials sectors were the top performers, up 5.2% and 3%, respectively.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 witnessed smaller gains, up 1.8%, while small-cap stocks skyrocketed, with the Russell 2000 index spiking over 5%. 
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), often called the &#8220;fear gauge,&#8221; plummeted 22%, indicating waning investor concerns amid post-election optimism.
Investors are responding positively to the prospect of more lenient tax policies under the upcoming Trump administration, though inflation risks and potential shifts in Federal Reserve policy highlighted by economists seem to be largely overlooked by the market for now.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Economic Implications Of A Trump Presidency, Goldman Sachs Weighs In</h3>
&#8220;If Republicans secure a narrow House majority, this would likely enable a full extension of the 2017 tax cuts, set to expire in 2025, potentially with some reinstated business investment incentives,&#8221; wrote Jan Hatzius, Goldman Sachs&#8217; chief economist.
A Republican-controlled Congress may also drive increased federal spending, particularly on defense, Goldman Sachs indicated.
"We would expect Trump to impose additional tariffs averaging 20% on imports from China," Hatzius added, highlighting that this policy could provide a &#8220;one-time boost to core PCE inflation&#8221; and &#8220;a modest drag on GDP.&#8221;
Goldman Sachs projects that the incoming Trump administration would likely pursue a more relaxed approach to regulation, especially in energy, financial services, and labor. 
However, while antitrust oversight may soften somewhat, scrutiny of the tech sector is expected to persist.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top-Performing S&amp;P 500 Sectors After Trump Secures Election Victory</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Sector</th>
<th>ETF</th>
<th>1-day Change (%)</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Financials</td>
<td>Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>)</td>
<td>5.15%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Industrials</td>
<td>Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLI#NYSE">XLI</a>)</td>
<td>2.99%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Energy</td>
<td>Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)</td>
<td>2.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Consumer Discretionary</td>
<td>Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)</td>
<td>2.60%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Technology</td>
<td>Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>)</td>
<td>2.22%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Materials</td>
<td>Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>)</td>
<td>1.66%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Communications</td>
<td>Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>)</td>
<td>1.54%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Health Care</td>
<td>Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>)</td>
<td>1.08%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Consumer Staples</td>
<td>Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>)</td>
<td>-0.42%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Utilities</td>
<td>Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>)</td>
<td>-1.23%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Real Estate</td>
<td>Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>)</td>
<td>-1.29%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 9.45 a.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top Gainers, Losers Within The S&amp;P 500 Following Trump&#8217;s Win</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Name</th>
<th>Last</th>
<th>Chg %</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Discover Financial Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>)</td>
<td>187.37</td>
<td>23.39%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>)</td>
<td>193.69</td>
<td>16.64%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Synchrony Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYF#NYSE">SYF</a>)</td>
<td>65.93</td>
<td>16.03%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)</td>
<td>288.40</td>
<td>14.70%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nucor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>)</td>
<td>164.96</td>
<td>14.07%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Trimble Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRMB#NASDAQ">TRMB</a>)</td>
<td>69.97</td>
<td>13.55%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Charles River Laboratories International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRL#NYSE">CRL</a>)</td>
<td>214.16</td>
<td>13.51%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>)</td>
<td>62.76</td>
<td>13.40%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wells Fargo &amp; Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>)</td>
<td>72.43</td>
<td>13.05%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>)</td>
<td>149.73</td>
<td>10.38%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 9.45 a.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Name</th>
<th>Last</th>
<th>Chg %</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>)</td>
<td>21.01</td>
<td>-24.15%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>)</td>
<td>74.05</td>
<td>-17.67%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>)</td>
<td>181.42</td>
<td>-15.97%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>)</td>
<td>161.70</td>
<td>-6.68%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>)</td>
<td>14.50</td>
<td>-6.51%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lennar Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>)</td>
<td>166.31</td>
<td>-6.19%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UHS#NYSE">UHS</a>)</td>
<td>199.41</td>
<td>-6.01%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>)</td>
<td>87.26</td>
<td>-6.01%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>American Tower Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>)</td>
<td>201.33</td>
<td>-5.86%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLTR#NASDAQ">DLTR</a>)</td>
<td>63.15</td>
<td>-5.42%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 9.45 a.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
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<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$250.8K</td>
<td>48.0K</td>
<td>37.5K</td>
</tr>
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<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$197.50</td>
<td>$36.0K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CPNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$795.0K</td>
<td>14.0K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>6.9K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
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<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$470.4K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>801</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APTV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$252.9K</td>
<td>53</td>
<td>452</td>
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<td>GLBE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>150</td>
<td>391</td>
</tr>
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<td>LEN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$167.50</td>
<td>$83.4K</td>
<td>295</td>
<td>373</td>
</tr>
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<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$40.9K</td>
<td>219</td>
<td>307</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSCO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$50.4K</td>
<td>155</td>
<td>220</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on November 8, 2024. Parties traded 404 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $250.8K, with a price of $620.0 per contract. There were 48099 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 37551 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on November 8, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $197.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.0K, with a price of $180.0 per contract. There were 5894 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3199 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CPNG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPNG#NYSE">CPNG</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 45 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 3000 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $795.0K, with a price of $265.0 per contract. There were 14049 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3032 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on November 8, 2024. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.5K, with a price of $53.0 per contract. There were 6925 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1011 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 437 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 208 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $470.4K, with a price of $2263.0 per contract. There were 2536 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 801 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding APTV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APTV#NYSE">APTV</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 192 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 450 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $252.9K, with a price of $562.0 per contract. There were 53 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 452 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GLBE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLBE#NASDAQ">GLBE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 45 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 240 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $125.0 per contract. There were 150 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 391 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LEN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 10 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 348 contract(s) at a $167.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 55 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $83.4K, with a price of $240.0 per contract. There were 295 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 373 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 437 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 35 contract(s) at a $77.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.9K, with a price of $1170.0 per contract. There were 219 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 307 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TSCO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSCO#NASDAQ">TSCO</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 73 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 33 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.4K, with a price of $1530.0 per contract. There were 155 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 220 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Election Day is here. A win for Republican Donald Trump or Democrat Kamala Harris could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/11/41750069/80-million-votes-cast-in-early-voting-mail-in-voting-before-election-day-over-50-of-2020-electio">move different market sectors</a>. 
Here is a list of stocks to watch as the country <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/41724383/wall-street-struggles-ahead-of-election-day-energy-sector-outperforms-solar-stocks-rise-whats-dr">waits for the final tally.</a> 
Trump Media &amp; Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>) shares are climbing on heavy trading volume on the final day of voting. The stock soared 270% from its September lows as investors speculate on a potential Trump victory. Matthew Tuttle, CEO of investment fund Tuttle Capital Management, has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41608242/trump-media-technology-stock-soars-after-msg-rally-will-the-gains-hold">called the stock</a> "a binary bet on the election." However, some analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/10/41630878/djt-short-squeeze-could-push-stock-to-60-if-trump-wins-but-analysis-says-loss-could-make-shares-">​​suggest</a> the stock could plummet if <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/09/40783924/trump-vs-harris-election-forecaster-with-9-out-of-10-accurate-predictions-makes-final-call-says-">Trump loses the election</a>. 
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XOM, FSLR: Investors are watching Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>) stock as traditional energy companies <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/41724383/wall-street-struggles-ahead-of-election-day-energy-sector-outperforms-solar-stocks-rise-whats-dr">could gain </a>from favorable oil and gas policies under a Trump administration. It&#8217;s worth noting that the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/23/10/35240230/us-is-producing-more-oil-under-biden-than-at-any-point-under-the-trump-administration">U.S. produced more oil</a> under the Biden administration than at any point under the Trump administration. Conversely, solar energy companies like First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) are on watch as they could benefit from Harris' support of renewable energy policies and climate initiatives. 
RTX: Wall Street analysts are generally bullish on defense stocks in the event of a Trump victory putting shares of RTX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) under watch as the polls close.  RTX, formerly Raytheon Technologies, is one of the &#8220;Big Five&#8221; defense contractors which are likely to benefit from increased <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41332235/why-raytheon-parent-rtx-stock-is-up">defense spending</a>. General Dynamics Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GD#NYSE">GD</a>) and Palantir Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) are other defense contractors stocks to watch. 
LEN: Homebuilders' stocks such as Lennar Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) could gain from Harris&#8217; plans to promote homeownership if elected. One Harris proposal includes providing up to $25,000 in down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers who have paid their rent on time for two years. Other home builders to watch include D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) and KB Home (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBH#NYSE">KBH</a>). 
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$197.0K</td>
<td>29.0K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MAR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$70.0K</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XPEV</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$28.2K</td>
<td>155</td>
<td>402</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>15.6K</td>
<td>331</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CZR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$49.3K</td>
<td>8.0K</td>
<td>305</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LULU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$36.9K</td>
<td>809</td>
<td>264</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$516.0K</td>
<td>434</td>
<td>258</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>W</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$57.2K</td>
<td>242</td>
<td>220</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$57.6K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>102</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LEN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$61.4K</td>
<td>181</td>
<td>64</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 77 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $197.0K, with a price of $197.0 per contract. There were 29019 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4648 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MAR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 350 contract(s) at a $245.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $70.0K, with a price of $200.0 per contract. There were 7 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1003 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For XPEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 196 contract(s) at a $13.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.2K, with a price of $144.0 per contract. There were 155 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 402 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 58 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.5K, with a price of $457.0 per contract. There were 15667 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 331 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CZR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 77 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 79 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.3K, with a price of $625.0 per contract. There were 8095 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 305 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LULU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 77 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 15 contract(s) at a $330.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.9K, with a price of $2469.0 per contract. There were 809 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 264 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CMG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 441 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 258 contract(s) at a $78.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 29 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $516.0K, with a price of $2000.0 per contract. There were 434 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 258 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding W (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/W#NYSE">W</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 112 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 97 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.2K, with a price of $590.0 per contract. There were 242 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 220 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 441 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 63 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.6K, with a price of $915.0 per contract. There were 1155 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 102 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LEN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 77 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 20 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $61.4K, with a price of $3070.0 per contract. There were 181 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 64 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Shares of homebuilders and housing-related stocks are trading lower in possible sympathy with D.R. Horton, which reported worse-than-expected Q4 EPS and sales.

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Lennar.
Looking at options history for Lennar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) we detected 10 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 10% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 70% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $324,137 and 4, calls, for a total amount of $246,900.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $60.0 to $200.0 for Lennar over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Lennar's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Lennar's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $60.0 to $200.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Lennar 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730212241_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LEN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$7.9</td>
<td>$6.6</td>
<td>$7.25</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$108.7K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LEN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$14.4</td>
<td>$14.2</td>
<td>$14.4</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$105.1K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">149</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LEN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$15.4</td>
<td>$14.7</td>
<td>$15.4</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$77.0K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LEN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$49.1</td>
<td>$48.0</td>
<td>$48.0</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$72.0K</td>
<td>79</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LEN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$34.2</td>
<td>$34.2</td>
<td>$34.2</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$44.4K</td>
<td>185</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">70</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Lennar</h3>
Lennar is one of the largest public homebuilders in the United States. The company's homebuilding operations target first-time, move-up, and active adult homebuyers mainly under the Lennar brand name. Lennar's financial-services segment provides mortgage financing and related services to its homebuyers. Miami-based Lennar is also involved in multifamily and single-family for rent construction and has invested in numerous housing-related technology startups.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Lennar, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Lennar</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 1,032,367, the price of LEN is down by -4.88%, reaching $165.6.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 44 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Lennar</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $190.0.
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Market Whales and Their Recent Bets on LEN Options

Lennar's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) short percent of float has fallen 11.2% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.67 million shares sold short, which is 2.22% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.06 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Lennar Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729774817_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Lennar has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Lennar's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Lennar's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.86%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

(LEN) - Analyzing Lennar's Short Interest

Shares of homebuilder and construction companies are trading lower in possible sympathy with PulteGroup, which fell after reporting Q3 earnings. Stocks across sectors are also down today on macro uncertainty, rising yields and Richmond manufacturing data.

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on Lennar.
Looking at options history for Lennar (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) we detected 13 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 30% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 53% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 10 are puts, for a total amount of $955,613 and 3, calls, for a total amount of $164,120.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $175.0 and $200.0 for Lennar, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Lennar's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Lennar's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $175.0 to $200.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Lennar 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729542624_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LEN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$435.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">31</td>
<td>371</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LEN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/08/24</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$137.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">31</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LEN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$8.9</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$8.8</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$83.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td>119</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LEN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$21.5</td>
<td>$21.0</td>
<td>$21.2</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$63.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">311</td>
<td>52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LEN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$9.3</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$197.50</td>
<td>$61.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">61</td>
<td>60</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Lennar</h3>
Lennar is one of the largest public homebuilders in the United States. The company's homebuilding operations target first-time, move-up, and active adult homebuyers mainly under the Lennar brand name. Lennar's financial-services segment provides mortgage financing and related services to its homebuyers. Miami-based Lennar is also involved in multifamily and single-family for rent construction and has invested in numerous housing-related technology startups.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Lennar, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Lennar</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,441,383, the LEN's price is down by -4.09%, now at $181.21. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 52 days.</li>
</ul>
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What the Options Market Tells Us About Lennar

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$28.4K</td>
<td>23.6K</td>
<td>38.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$68.0K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
<td>34.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$97.5K</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$11.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>18.3K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CZR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$39.3K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TCOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$33.9K</td>
<td>832</td>
<td>638</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>M</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$28.2K</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>345</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PDD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$57.0K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>293</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LEN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$177.50</td>
<td>$32.3K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>119</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$55.8K</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>48</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on October 25, 2024. Parties traded 178 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.4K, with a price of $160.0 per contract. There were 23663 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 38794 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on October 25, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $68.0K, with a price of $680.0 per contract. There were 10522 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 34297 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 25 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 1500 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 50 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $97.5K, with a price of $65.0 per contract. There were 8189 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1577 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding F (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 60 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 413 contract(s) at a $11.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $68.0 per contract. There were 18330 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1138 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CZR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZR#NASDAQ">CZR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 242 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 65 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.3K, with a price of $605.0 per contract. There were 5177 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1069 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TCOM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCOM#NASDAQ">TCOM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 25 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.9K, with a price of $339.0 per contract. There were 832 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 638 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For M (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 60 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 332 contract(s) at a $17.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.2K, with a price of $85.0 per contract. There were 15 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 345 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PDD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PDD#NASDAQ">PDD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 788 day(s) on December 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 43 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.0K, with a price of $1325.0 per contract. There were 1587 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 293 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LEN (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 25 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 77 contract(s) at a $177.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.3K, with a price of $420.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 119 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ANF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 60 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 42 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $55.8K, with a price of $1330.0 per contract. There were 28 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 48 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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After dropping to their lowest level in two years following the Federal Reserve&#39;s September rate cut announcement, 30-year fixed-rate mortgages have climbed higher once again. Nonetheless, the environment is looking more favorable for homebuilding companies, as buyers are incentivized to make offers, and companies are better able to access loans to fund development projects and growth.
The top homebuilder stocks include major operations like D.R. Horton Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dhi#NYSE">DHI</a>) and Lennar Corp. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/len#NYSE">LEN</a>), each of which closes tens of thousands of homes per year and has a market capitalization of around $50 billion or more. With interest rates expected to continue to fall in future FOMC meetings over the coming months, there may be more space in the competitive homebuilding market for smaller players as well. Cavco Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cvco#NASDAQ">CVCO</a>) is one such small homebuilding stock that nonetheless warrants investor attention.
<h2>Manufactured Home Builder Ready to Address Housing Crisis</h2>
Cavco is a mid-cap firm that manufactures pre-fabricated homes and other buildings as well as RVs. It also provides financing for customers through a financial services division. Given the significant need for affordable housing throughout the U.S.&mdash;there is a shortage of an estimated 7.3 million rental homes for renters with extremely low incomes. For example&mdash;Cavco is a company that could be advantageously positioned to address this problem within the broader real estate sector.
The firm is seeing this demand reflected in its sales volume, capacity utilization, and other key metrics. For the first quarter of the 2025 fiscal year, ended late June 2024, Cavco reported 20% sequential improvement to home sales volume and capacity utilization of 65% as compared with 60% in the prior quarter. Order increases of about 25% sequentially have contributed to a backlog of $232 million by the end of the quarter, up from $191 million three months earlier.
In October, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced sweeping changes to its Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, including allowing immediate construction of duplex, triplex and quadplex manufactured homes nationwide. Cavco is well-positioned to capitalize on this shift with new development projects immediately.
<h2>Looking at Cavco&#39;s Fundamentals</h2>
Cavco&#39;s fundamentals are a bit more mixed, as it maintains a forward P/E ratio of 25.1, comparably high relative to the rest of the industry. It also experienced a 310-basis-point consolidated gross margin decrease, year-over-year, to 21.7% in the first fiscal quarter, the result of lower average selling prices and weather events which led to losses in its financial services segment. Expenses also increased by more than 5% to $64.9 million for the quarter as a result of acquisition costs and other factors.
On the other hand, net revenue improved by about half a percent to $477.6 million, an important reversal after the prior quarter&#39;s 11.8% year-over-year decline in this area. The company&#39;s cash balance of over $359 million marks an improvement of $6.6 million relative to a year earlier, another strong sign as the firm prepares for a rush in affordable housing manufacturing.
Investors may be wondering if, after a run of 62.4% growth in the last year, Cavco shares still have room to climb. Based on analyst predictions, the firm has a consensus price target of $438.50, representing just under 1% of upside potential. At the same time, analysts expect earnings growth to continue as the company solidifies its upward movement in this area.
<h2>Comparing Cavco to Other Homebuilders</h2>
Taking D.R. Horton and Lennar as comparison points, Cavco may be relatively overvalued. These other firms have forward P/E ratios of 13.3 and 12.7, respectively. However, both firms have already experienced skyrocketing share prices in the last year, with returns of 83.4% for D.R. Horton and 73.7% for Lennar during that time. This may be part of the reason analysts have set price targets below current levels for both of these firms.
Cavco&#39;s specialization in low-cost, factory-built homes could give it an edge if the push to create new affordable housing options across the country continues. Though some of its fundamental metrics may give investors pause, it also has a strong position to benefit compared to other homebuilders.
The article &quot;<a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/originals/cavcos-future-looks-bright-as-affordable-housing-demand-soars/">Cavco&#39;s Future Looks Bright as Affordable Housing Demand Soars</a>&quot; first appeared on MarketBeat.

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Hurricane Milton has left a significant mark on the Florida housing market, with cities such as Orlando, Tampa, Lakeland, Sarasota and Daytona Beach facing the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/hurricane-milton">brunt of the storm. </a>
As recovery efforts begin, analysts expect the state&#8217;s homebuilding sector to absorb an estimated $1.7 billion to $2.5 billion hit, according to a report from Goldman Sachs analyst Susan Maklari.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Homebuilder Exposure To Milton And Potential Delays</h1>
Homebuilders with significant exposure in the affected regions face potential delays in construction and home closings.
Maklari notes that major homebuilders such as PulteGroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHM#NYSE">PHM</a>), Lennar Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>), and D.R. Horton Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) have significant exposure in the impacted regions, with 17%, 14%, and 11% of their 2023 closings, respectively, concentrated in these areas.
In contrast, builders like KB Home (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBH#NYSE">KBH</a>) and Toll Brothers Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>) have minimal exposure, with less than 3% each. Historically, homebuilders in Florida have faced delays of around 4-6 weeks following severe weather events, primarily due to resource allocation to existing community recovery efforts and labor shortages. 
Given Hurricane Milton&#8217;s strength, widespread geographic reach, and timing — just two weeks after Hurricane Helene — Maklari believes these delays could be extended even further.
"We expect some closings to be delayed, but this appears to be more of a timing issue. Any potential shortfall in Q4 will likely be made up in early 2025," Maklari said. 
The good news for builders is that many homes are already in later construction stages as they aim to hit year-end targets, and most builders tend to avoid constructing in floodplains.
Goldman Sachs estimates the total industry impact to fall between $1.7 billion and $2.5 billion, based on historical delays and local median home prices.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Builder Exposure Breakdown: Orlando And Tampa</h1>
The Orlando and Tampa metropolitan areas are two of the hardest-hit regions. 
In Orlando, D.R. Horton leads the market with 2,351 closings in 2023, accounting for 16.7% market share, followed closely by Lennar Corp. with 2,242 closings and a 15.9% share. 
In Tampa, Lennar has an even larger presence, with 3,570 closings making up 28.7% of the market, while D.R. Horton holds 21.6%.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Top Homebuilders In Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Fla. MSA (2023 Unit Closings):</h1>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td># Company</td>
<td>Closings</td>
<td>Mkt. Share</td>
<td>% of Homes Closed by Company</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1 D.R. Horton</td>
<td>2,351</td>
<td>16.7%</td>
<td>2.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2 Lennar Corp.</td>
<td>2,242</td>
<td>15.9%</td>
<td>3.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3 The Villages of Lake Sumter</td>
<td>2,129</td>
<td>15.1%</td>
<td>77.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4 PulteGroup</td>
<td>1,852</td>
<td>13.2%</td>
<td>6.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5 Dream Finders Homes Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFH#NYSE">DFH</a>)</td>
<td>791</td>
<td>5.6%</td>
<td>10.8%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Top Homebuilders In Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Fla. MSA (2023 Unit Closings):</h1>
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<th>Rank</th>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Closings</th>
<th>Market Share (%)</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td> Lennar Corp.</td>
<td> 3,570</td>
<td> 28.7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td> D.R. Horton</td>
<td> 2,692</td>
<td> 21.6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td> Homes by Westbay</td>
<td> 792</td>
<td> 6.4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td> PulteGroup</td>
<td> 756</td>
<td> 6.1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td> M/I Homes</td>
<td> 747</td>
<td> 6.0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: Goldman Sachs</figcaption></figure>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Muted But Prolonged Impact On Building Products Demand</h1>
The broader building products sector is expected to experience a relatively muted response, with demand for materials such as roofing, flooring and insulation likely spread out over several months.
While Goldman Sachs does not anticipate a significant rise in overall product volumes, the short-term need for repairs could lead to temporary spikes in activity.
When it comes to damage to existing homes, the extent of destruction depends on the storm's specific characteristics, such as wind speed and flooding levels. 
Roofs, windows, and siding are typically most affected by wind damage, while floors, wallboard and insulation often suffer during flooding events. Key players in these product categories include:
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<li>Roofing: Owens Corning Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OC#NYSE">OC</a>), Carlisle Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSL#NYSE">CSL</a>)</li>
<li>Windows: JELD-WEN Holding Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JELD#NYSE">JELD</a>)</li>
<li>Siding: Louisiana-Pacific Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPX#NYSE">LPX</a>)</li>
<li>Flooring: Mohawk Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHK#NYSE">MHK</a>)</li>
<li>Insulation: Owens Corning Inc., TopBuild Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLD#NYSE">BLD</a>), Installed Building Products Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBP#NYSE">IBP</a>)</li>
</ul>
"Reconstruction demand typically spans several months," Maklari said, citing past hurricanes. 
Cleanup and insurance claims processing often delay actual repairs, with the full rebuilding efforts sometimes extending over 4 to 6 months. 
For example, Owens Corning reported that Hurricane Ian in 2022 resulted in 4 million squares of roofing damage, representing approximately 2.5% of annual roofing shipments.
Goldman Sachs does not foresee a sharp rise in overall building product volumes from Hurricane Milton. Instead, they expect a &#8220;pull-forward&#8221; in demand, meaning that short-term rebuilding activity might be strong, but it won't significantly raise long-term volumes. This could result in choppy revenue comparisons as the industry moves past the initial recovery phase.
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Hurricane Milton could slow down new home construction in the state of Florida, which could have a negative impact on the overall <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/housing">U.S. housing market.</a>
What Happened: Hurricane Milton has left devastation in the state of Florida that<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41254312/hurricane-milton-descends-on-florida-analysts-warn-of-impact-on-disney-nexteras-flo"> impacts multiple sectors</a> and will take time to clean up and restore portions of the state.
While portions of the cleanup effort will include the rebuilding and repair of existing homes, the hurricane could impact new homes built in Florida.
New home build permits could be delayed in portions of the state, while deliveries and orders could also be delayed on existing new homes. This could add costs to home builders who have large operations in the state of Florida, according to a Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/live-blog/2024-10-10/hurricane-milton-strikes-florida?srnd=homepage-americas&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">report</a>.
The report names Taylor Morrison Home Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMHC#NYSE">TMHC</a>), PulteGroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHM#NYSE">PHM</a>), Lennar Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEN#NYSE">LEN</a>) and D.R. Horton Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>) as the home builders with the highest exposure in Florida.
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Why It's Important: Florida accounts for 14% of single-family home permits and ranks second for new homes in the U.S., according to a Bloomberg report.
A <a href="https://constructioncoverage.com/research/cities-investing-most-in-new-housing">report </a>from Construction Coverage highlights Florida as ranking fifth for new home builds. Among the large cities tracked for the most new home builds, Florida has three cities on the list.
Jacksonville ranks third, Orlando ranks seventh and Tampa ranks 12th.&nbsp;
Investors could soon get more details on the impact Hurricane Milton has on new home builds in the state of Florida. Pulte reports quarterly earnings on Oct. 22, Taylor Morrison reports on Oct. 23 and D.R. Horton reports on Oct. 29.
Lennar <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/09/40948948/homebuilder-lennar-reports-better-than-expected-q3-results-details">reported quarterly financial results </a>in September with revenue and earnings per share both beating estimates from analysts.
The company reported new orders were up 5% year-over-year to 20,587 homes and deliveries were up 16% year-over-year to 21,516 homes. Lennar reported a backlog of 16,944 homes worth an estimated $7.7 billion.
Outlooks from home builder companies could be conservative or guided down in the coming quarterly results and something investors should closely monitor.
The iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITB#BATS">ITB</a>) holds a basket of home building stocks with D.R. Horton (14.6%), Lennar (11.7%) and Pulte (7.8%) ranking first, second and fourth, respectively, in the fund by assets.
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Florida Is A Top State For New Home Builds — Could Hurricane Milton Slow It Down? 4 Homebuilder Stocks That Could Come Under Pressure

Lennar (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/len#NYSE">LEN</a>) has headwinds in 2024, including margin pressure, but that is the worst news. While the housing market at large is tepid, conditions favor home builders, driving business, cash flow, and capital returns. Looking forward, there is a catalyst for 2025 in FOMC rate cuts.
High rates and affordability impact consumer demand today, but the headwind is expected to become a tailwind as the rate-cut process progresses. To paraphrase comments from Lennar CEO Stuart Miller, the market is only expected to strengthen over time as affordability improves.&nbsp;
<h2>Lennar Outperforms in Q3; Guidance Underwhelms</h2>
Lennar had a solid quarter in Q3, with deliveries and backlog growing compared to the prior year. The company reported 49.4 billion in net revenue for a gain of 7.7% over last year, outpacing expectations by 260 basis points. The gain was driven by a 16% increase in deliveries offset by a &quot;slightly&quot; lower average selling price impacted by mix and incentives. Mix and incentives also impacted the margin, which contracted compared to last year but less than the consensus forecast reported by MarketBeat.
The new home gross margin contracted by 190 basis points, offset by improved SG&amp;A. The net margin on home sales contracted by 180 basis points, leaving net earnings up 5% and ahead of the consensus. The GAAP EPS of $4.26 is up 10%, including mark-to-market impact and other one-offs, but the adjusted is still strong at $3.90, flat YoY, and $0.33, or nearly 1000 basis points above the average forecast. The takeaway is that cash flow remains robust despite normalization following two years of intense activity, and the guidance remains favorable despite falling short of the consensus forecast.&nbsp;
The company guidance is underwhelming relative to the consensus estimates but expects a sequential improvement in delivery and flat margins compared to Q3. While tepid relative to expectations, the guidance implies cash flow sufficient to sustain fortress-quality operations and value-enhancing capital returns. Capital return in Q3 included $519 million in share repurchases, not including the dividend, and helped to reduce the average count by 4.5% YoY.&nbsp;
<h2>Lennar&#39;s Building Value for Shareholders</h2>
Lennar&#39;s positive cash-flow quarter allowed it to build shareholder value while paying dividends, repurchasing shares, and improving balance sheet health. The balance sheet highlights include a net cash position, no debt on the revolving facility, and improved equity despite the more than doubling treasury shares. Equity is up 3.15% and is expected to continue growing over time.&nbsp;
Assuming that the FOMC tailwind begins to impact the market soon, capital returns could easily accelerate in 2025. The dividend payment is less than 5% of earnings, and the total capital return for the quarter is less than 50%, leaving ample room for increases without earnings growth. The consensus for 2025 is for greater than 15% growth and is likely a cautious estimate given the outlook for interest rates.&nbsp;
<h2>Analysts Sentiment Drives Lennar Higher</h2>
The consensus price sentiment and price target for Lennar are a little misleading. The rating is pegged at Hold, down from a Moderate Buy, and the price target lags the price action. However, the rating slipped due to an influx of new reports initiated at Hold, with price targets leading the consensus higher. The consensus is up 35% compared to last year and 7.5% since the Q3 release, leading the market to the high-end range and a new all-time high. With 75% of the fresh revisions ranging from $190 to $235, the new high will likely be reached; the question is when.
The technical action is suggestive, with the market trending higher and winding up for its next move. The caution is that recent action looks like a rising wedge and may signal a correction is near. Up 200% in the last two years and trading at record levels, the market is ripe for a correction. In that scenario, targets for support and rebounding are $180, $170, and $165. A move below $165 could lead to $140 and a deep-value opportunity.&nbsp;
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