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LennarLEN +2.78%68 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $6.39 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates LEN with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $126.50 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 74 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Lennar ranks worse than 77.03% on this metric.
Lennar's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $1.24.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $6.39.
Lennar's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $1.31.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $6.23.
During the past 12 months, Lennar's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -48.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -23.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 0.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 16.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, Lennar's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 169.30% per year. The lowest was -23.40% per year. And the median was 22.40% per year.
Lennar (NYSE:LEN) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Be Aware
Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Lennar Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Lennar Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lennar's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
LEN vs NVR, PHM, TOL: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Lennar's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Lennar PE Ratio vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lennar's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lennar's PE Ratio falls into.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Lennar's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $6.39
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $6.39 mean?
Lennar (LEN) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $6.39 as of May. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Lennar and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lennar ranks #57 out of 74 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 77%.
Is Lennar's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Lennar's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $6.39. Based on the distribution chart, Lennar ranks #57 out of 74 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lennar has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lennar's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to NVR and PHM?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Lennar ranks #57 out of 74 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Lennar in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Homebuilding & Construction company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Homebuilding & Construction industry context. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Lennar and its competitors. Lennar's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $6.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lennar stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lennar (LEN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $126.50, compared to a current price of $87.30 — trading 31% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $6.39. Lennar's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lennar (LEN), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $6.39 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Lennar (LEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lennar stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $87.30 is trading 31% below its estimated GF Value™ of $126.50.
GuruFocus considers Lennar to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LEN:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $6.39
GF Value™: $126.50 vs. price of $87.30 (31% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lennar is the second-largest public homebuilder in the United States, behind D.R. Horton, operating in 26 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 construction and has invested in numerous housing-related technology startups.
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