Q2 Earnings Forecast for PulteGroup Issued By Zacks Research

PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:PHM - Free Report) - Research analysts at Zacks Research dropped their Q2 2025 EPS estimates for shares of PulteGroup in a research report issued on Wednesday, February 12th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now expects that the construction company will earn $3.24 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $3.52. The consensus estimate for PulteGroup's current full-year earnings is $12.43 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for PulteGroup's Q3 2025 earnings at $3.17 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $3.43 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $12.37 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $2.77 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $3.50 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $3.50 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $3.79 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $13.56 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $15.11 EPS.

PulteGroup (NYSE:PHM - Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, January 30th. The construction company reported $3.50 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.28 by $0.22. PulteGroup had a net margin of 17.18% and a return on equity of 24.43%.

A number of other analysts have also recently weighed in on PHM. Citigroup lowered their price target on shares of PulteGroup from $146.00 to $119.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a report on Monday, January 6th. Bank of America lowered their price target on shares of PulteGroup from $135.00 to $134.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a report on Monday, January 27th. Oppenheimer lowered their price target on shares of PulteGroup from $165.00 to $150.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a report on Friday, January 31st. Seaport Res Ptn cut shares of PulteGroup from a "hold" rating to a "strong sell" rating in a report on Monday, January 27th. Finally, Wedbush restated an "outperform" rating and issued a $135.00 price target on shares of PulteGroup in a report on Friday, January 31st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, six have issued a hold rating and eleven have assigned a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, PulteGroup currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $140.86.

PulteGroup Stock Down 1.7 %

PulteGroup stock traded down $1.80 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $105.63. 1,641,934 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,249,516. PulteGroup has a 12 month low of $100.24 and a 12 month high of $149.47. The company has a market cap of $21.66 billion, a PE ratio of 7.18, a P/E/G ratio of 0.29 and a beta of 1.68. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a quick ratio of 0.73 and a current ratio of 0.86. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $112.21 and a two-hundred day moving average of $125.93.

PulteGroup announced that its board has initiated a share repurchase plan on Thursday, January 30th that authorizes the company to repurchase $1.50 billion in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the construction company to buy up to 6.2% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are generally a sign that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued.

PulteGroup Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 2nd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 18th will be given a dividend of $0.22 per share. This represents a $0.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.83%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 18th. PulteGroup's dividend payout ratio is presently 5.98%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other PulteGroup news, VP Brien P. O'meara sold 3,500 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.40, for a total transaction of $372,400.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president now directly owns 11,372 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,209,980.80. This trade represents a 23.53 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Todd N. Sheldon sold 15,191 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.50, for a total transaction of $1,617,841.50. Following the transaction, the executive vice president now directly owns 74,758 shares of the company's stock, valued at $7,961,727. This represents a 16.89 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 21,191 shares of company stock valued at $2,256,367. 0.83% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On PulteGroup

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. GTS Securities LLC increased its holdings in shares of PulteGroup by 18.4% during the 4th quarter. GTS Securities LLC now owns 7,009 shares of the construction company's stock valued at $763,000 after purchasing an additional 1,091 shares in the last quarter. Vise Technologies Inc. increased its holdings in shares of PulteGroup by 55.3% during the 4th quarter. Vise Technologies Inc. now owns 9,987 shares of the construction company's stock valued at $1,088,000 after purchasing an additional 3,556 shares in the last quarter. JT Stratford LLC increased its holdings in shares of PulteGroup by 3.6% during the 4th quarter. JT Stratford LLC now owns 12,894 shares of the construction company's stock valued at $1,404,000 after purchasing an additional 446 shares in the last quarter. Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC increased its holdings in shares of PulteGroup by 30.2% during the 4th quarter. Focus Partners Advisor Solutions LLC now owns 3,027 shares of the construction company's stock valued at $330,000 after purchasing an additional 702 shares in the last quarter. Finally, UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC increased its holdings in shares of PulteGroup by 9.1% during the 4th quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 2,033,776 shares of the construction company's stock valued at $221,478,000 after purchasing an additional 169,736 shares in the last quarter. 89.90% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About PulteGroup

PulteGroup, Inc, through its subsidiaries, primarily engages in the homebuilding business in the United States. It acquires and develops land primarily for residential purposes; and constructs housing on such land. The company also offers various home designs, including single-family detached, townhomes, condominiums, and duplexes under the Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes, John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, and American West brand names.