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American Focus > Blog > Economy > Two big homebuilders missed Wall Street estimates on a key metric — here’s why
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Two big homebuilders missed Wall Street estimates on a key metric — here’s why

Last updated: October 13, 2024 8:40 am
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The housing market has been a difficult one to predict, especially with fluctuating mortgage rates. This has become even more evident with the recent quarterly results of two major homebuilders in America, Lennar and KB Home.

Both companies reported third-quarter net new home orders that fell short of Wall Street expectations. Net new orders are a crucial indicator for homebuilders, representing the number of new sales contracts finalized and signed by buyers minus any customer home order cancellations.

Lennar, the nation’s second-largest homebuilder, reported a 4.7% increase in net new orders for the quarter ending on August 31, totaling 20,587. However, this figure fell short of analysts’ forecasts of 20,827 orders. Similarly, KB Home reported a 0.4% decrease in net orders for the same period, with 3,085 orders compared to analysts’ estimates of 3,345 orders.

One of the main reasons for these misses is the uncertainty surrounding how mortgage rate movements would impact buyer demand. Mortgage rates have remained between 6% and 7% throughout the year, with rates hovering just above or below 7% in June. This uncertainty was further exacerbated by factors such as economic conditions, Federal Reserve policies, and the upcoming election.

Despite a Federal Reserve interest rate cut in September, mortgage rates have seen fluctuations. Data from Freddie Mac shows a recent increase in the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate. This uncertainty has led to varying forecasts, with Goldman Sachs revising its year-end estimates for mortgage rates.

It is expected that other homebuilders will also report misses on Q3 net orders due to the volatility in rates during the summer months. Companies like PulteGroup, NVR, and DR Horton are set to report their quarterly earnings in the coming weeks, with analysts closely monitoring the impact of these rate fluctuations.

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Overall, the housing market continues to face challenges in forecasting demand, particularly in light of changing mortgage rates and economic uncertainties. Investors and analysts will be closely watching upcoming earnings reports to gauge the health of the housing market moving forward.

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