Is Lennar Stock’s 22% Drop A Bargain?
Lennar (LEN) stock has fallen by 22.3% in less than a month, from $122.28 on 13th Feb, 2026 to $94.96 now. Should you buy this dip?
Dip buying is a viable strategy for quality stocks that have a history of recovering from dips. As it turns out, LEN stock passes basic quality checks. Historically, the median return for the 12-month period following sharp dips was 24% , with median peak return reaching 41%. We define sharp dip as stock going down 20% or more, in less than 30 day period.
Below, we get into details of historical dips and subsequent returns.
Historical Median Returns Post Dips
| Period | Past Median Return |
|---|---|
| 1M | -0.1% |
| 3M | 14.1% |
| 6M | 18.8% |
| 12M | 24.2% |
Historical Dip-Wise Details
LEN had 9 events since 1/1/2010 where the dip threshold of -20% within 30 days was triggered
- 41% median peak return within 1 year of dip event
- 333 days is the median time to peak return after a dip event
- -10% median max drawdown within 1 year of dip event
| 30 Day Dip | LEN Subsequent Performance | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | LEN | SPY | 1Y | Peak Return |
Max Drop |
# Days to Peak |
||
| Median | 24% | 41% | -10% | 333 | ||||
| 12232024 | -20% | -0% | -24% | 5% | -25% | 259 | ||
| 6162022 | -23% | -15% | 92% | 89% | 0% | 365 | ||
| 2102022 | -20% | -6% | 16% | 20% | -30% | 357 | ||
| 3112020 | -21% | -16% | 72% | 83% | -45% | 334 | ||
| 10222018 | -22% | -4% | 57% | 57% | -3% | 361 | ||
| 1142016 | -22% | -8% | 9% | 20% | -8% | 176 | ||
| 7082013 | -24% | -0% | 24% | 34% | -5% | 234 | ||
| 8082011 | -21% | -11% | 116% | 129% | -10% | 333 | ||
| 6042010 | -21% | -12% | 17% | 41% | -18% | 258 | ||
Lennar Passes Basic Financial Quality Checks
Revenue growth, profitability, cash flow, and balance sheet strength need to be evaluated to reduce the risk of a dip being the sign of a deteriorating business situation.
| Quality Metrics | Value | Quality Check |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (LTM) | -3.5% | Fail |
| Revenue Growth (3-Yr Avg) | 0.6% | Fail |
| Operating Cash Flow Margin (LTM) | 0.6% | Fail |
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