Insider Selling: PulteGroup (NYSE:PHM) VP Sells $542,040.00 in Stock

PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:PHM) VP Brien O’meara sold 4,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $135.51, for a total transaction of $542,040.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president directly owned 8,601 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,165,521.51. The trade was a 31.74% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link.

PulteGroup Price Performance

PHM opened at $135.21 on Monday. PulteGroup, Inc. has a 52-week low of $88.07 and a 52-week high of $142.11. The stock has a market cap of $26.00 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.16, a PEG ratio of 1.55 and a beta of 1.33. The business has a fifty day moving average of $125.34 and a 200 day moving average of $125.53. The company has a quick ratio of 1.01, a current ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13.

PulteGroup Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 2nd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 17th will be given a dividend of $0.26 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 17th. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. PulteGroup’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 9.35%.

Key Stories Impacting PulteGroup

Here are the key news stories impacting PulteGroup this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Del Webb (Pulte’s active-adult brand) broke ground on two resort‑style communities in the Columbus, OH area — a sign of geographic expansion and ongoing community starts that could support future revenue and backlog growth. Del Webb Breaks Ground
• Positive Sentiment: PulteGroup announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share (annualized yield ~0.8%), reinforcing shareholder returns and signaling confidence in cash flow. Ex-dividend and record dates were disclosed with the payout scheduled for April. Dividend Announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: Unusually heavy call-option buying (nearly 9,941 calls in one session, ~1,498% above typical volume) suggests some traders are positioned for further upside, but options flow can be speculative and short‑term. Options Volume Report
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent coverage/analysis highlights shifting fair‑value and street views on PHM; useful context for investors but not an immediate catalyst. Analyst/Valuation Story
• Negative Sentiment: Several executives disclosed sizeable open‑market stock sales this week (large supply from insiders can pressure sentiment): COO Matthew Koart sold 15,309 shares (~$2.08M). Koart Form 4
• Negative Sentiment: EVP Todd N. Sheldon sold 14,220 shares (~$1.92M), reducing his stake ~17% — another notable insider liquidation. Sheldon Form 4
• Negative Sentiment: VP Brien P. O’Meara sold 4,000 shares (~$542k), cutting his holding by ~31.7%. O’Meara Form 4
• Negative Sentiment: Insider Ryan Marshall sold 111,250 shares (~$14.9M), a ~14.4% reduction — the largest single insider sale reported and the most likely near‑term negative signal for sentiment. Marshall Form 4

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

PHM has been the topic of several recent research reports. Citizens Jmp began coverage on shares of PulteGroup in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. They set a “market outperform” rating and a $145.00 target price on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price objective on PulteGroup from $149.00 to $131.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Citigroup lifted their target price on shares of PulteGroup from $128.00 to $136.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Wedbush reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $150.00 price target on shares of PulteGroup in a research report on Tuesday, October 21st. Finally, Zacks Research lowered shares of PulteGroup from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Monday, January 26th. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, PulteGroup currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $140.15.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On PulteGroup

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Franklin Resources Inc. lifted its stake in PulteGroup by 5.0% in the 3rd quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 12,900,271 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $1,704,513,000 after buying an additional 609,640 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of PulteGroup in the second quarter valued at approximately $404,339,000. First Trust Advisors LP increased its stake in shares of PulteGroup by 13.3% in the 3rd quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 3,623,917 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $478,828,000 after acquiring an additional 424,011 shares during the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. increased its position in PulteGroup by 0.9% during the second quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 2,634,275 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $277,811,000 after purchasing an additional 23,051 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA acquired a new stake in shares of PulteGroup during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $315,883,000. 89.90% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About PulteGroup

PulteGroup, Inc (NYSE: PHM) is a U.S.-based residential homebuilder that designs, constructs and sells single-family homes and develops master-planned communities. The company operates multiple national and regional brands that target different buyer segments, including first-time buyers, move-up buyers and active-adult customers. Its operations encompass land acquisition and development, home design and construction, community amenities and ongoing customer service and warranty programs.

PulteGroup markets homes under several well-known brands, such as Pulte Homes, Centex and Del Webb, among others, offering a range of product types from entry-level detached homes to larger, higher-end residences and age-restricted active-adult communities.