Meritage Homes Corp (MTH), Lennar Corporation (LEN), Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (PIR): The Housing Market Should Catapult These Retailers Higher

Conclusion

The US housing market seems to be improving, according to reports, and major building companies such as Meritage Homes Corp (NYSE:MTH) and Lennar Corporation (NYSE:LEN) are reporting increasing revenue due to increasing homes deliveries. Moreover, new homes orders are increasing. An increase in home sales should positively impact furniture retail companies.

Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (NYSE:PIR) and Williams-Sonoma have solid balance sheets according to their most recent earnings results. Revenue increasing on a quarter-over-quarter basis, as is net income. These companies also have no debt on their balance sheets. Investors should observe capital appreciation in the interim on these retailers.

The article The Housing Market Should Catapult These Retailers Higher originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Robinson Roacho.

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