Zacks Research Predicts PulteGroup's Q2 Earnings (NYSE:PHM)

PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:PHM - Free Report) - Analysts at Zacks Research lowered their Q2 2025 EPS estimates for PulteGroup in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, May 6th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the construction company will post earnings per share of $3.06 for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $3.24. The consensus estimate for PulteGroup's current full-year earnings is $12.32 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for PulteGroup's Q3 2025 earnings at $2.97 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $3.19 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $11.79 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $3.17 EPS and Q4 2026 earnings at $3.45 EPS.

PulteGroup (NYSE:PHM - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, April 22nd. The construction company reported $2.57 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.47 by $0.10. PulteGroup had a net margin of 17.18% and a return on equity of 24.43%. The company had revenue of $3.89 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.86 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $3.10 EPS.

A number of other equities research analysts also recently weighed in on the company. Barclays lowered their price target on PulteGroup from $100.00 to $98.00 and set an "equal weight" rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 23rd. Wedbush reaffirmed an "outperform" rating and set a $135.00 price objective on shares of PulteGroup in a research report on Tuesday, April 22nd. UBS Group decreased their target price on PulteGroup from $151.00 to $141.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 23rd. Oppenheimer dropped their price target on PulteGroup from $165.00 to $150.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, January 31st. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price objective on PulteGroup from $140.00 to $120.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research note on Monday, April 14th. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and nine have issued a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, PulteGroup has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $134.69.

PulteGroup Stock Up 1.0%

PulteGroup stock traded up $1.05 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $107.59. The stock had a trading volume of 1,007,087 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,994,616. The company has a current ratio of 0.86, a quick ratio of 0.86 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $101.14 and a 200 day moving average price of $111.74. PulteGroup has a 12 month low of $88.07 and a 12 month high of $149.47. The stock has a market cap of $21.56 billion, a P/E ratio of 7.31, a P/E/G ratio of 0.29 and a beta of 1.37.

PulteGroup announced that its board has authorized a share buyback program on Thursday, January 30th that permits the company to buyback $1.50 billion in shares. This buyback authorization permits the construction company to repurchase up to 6.2% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are generally a sign that the company's board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.

PulteGroup Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 2nd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 17th will be issued a $0.22 dividend. This represents a $0.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.82%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, June 17th. PulteGroup's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 6.21%.

Insider Activity at PulteGroup

In other PulteGroup news, EVP Todd N. Sheldon sold 15,191 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $106.50, for a total value of $1,617,841.50. Following the transaction, the executive vice president now owns 74,758 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $7,961,727. This represents a 16.89% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, VP Brien P. O'meara sold 3,500 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.40, for a total value of $372,400.00. Following the sale, the vice president now directly owns 11,372 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,209,980.80. This represents a 23.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Company insiders own 0.76% of the company's stock.

Institutional Trading of PulteGroup

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of PHM. Hager Investment Management Services LLC acquired a new position in PulteGroup in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Fortitude Family Office LLC increased its stake in shares of PulteGroup by 74.1% in the fourth quarter. Fortitude Family Office LLC now owns 322 shares of the construction company's stock worth $35,000 after acquiring an additional 137 shares during the last quarter. Ameriflex Group Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of PulteGroup during the fourth quarter worth $37,000. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. boosted its position in PulteGroup by 43.0% during the fourth quarter. TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. now owns 349 shares of the construction company's stock valued at $38,000 after purchasing an additional 105 shares during the last quarter. Finally, R Squared Ltd purchased a new position in PulteGroup in the fourth quarter valued at about $39,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.90% of the company's stock.

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.