Berkshire Hathaway Is Buying Up Shares of This Beaten-Down Stock. Should You Invest Too?

Berkshire Hathaway increased its stake in homebuilder Lennar to $2.2 billion (11%) in late September, adding $53.9 million in shares despite the housing market's struggles and high mortgage rates. The move exemplifies Berkshire's strategy of buying undervalued companies during downturns. Lennar stock is down 20% in 2026 and 36% over 52 weeks, with most analysts rating it a hold or sell. Berkshire also acquired Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion in July, betting on an eventual housing industry rebound.