PulteGroup (PHM) to Release Earnings on Thursday

PulteGroup (NYSE:PHM) is projected to post its Q1 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, April 23rd. Analysts expect PulteGroup to post earnings of $1.84 per share and revenue of $3.4002 billion for the quarter. Individuals can check the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

PulteGroup Stock Performance

PHM opened at $120.96 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $23.17 billion, a P/E ratio of 10.88, a PEG ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 1.33. PulteGroup has a 1-year low of $91.76 and a 1-year high of $144.49. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $126.99 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $125.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a current ratio of 1.01 and a quick ratio of 1.01.

PulteGroup Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, April 2nd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 17th were given a $0.26 dividend. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, March 17th. PulteGroup’s dividend payout ratio is presently 9.35%.

Insider Activity

In related news, COO Matthew William Koart sold 15,309 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $135.79, for a total transaction of $2,078,809.11. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer owned 42,418 shares in the company, valued at approximately $5,759,940.22. This represents a 26.52% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Kevin A. Henry sold 5,173 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $141.03, for a total transaction of $729,548.19. Following the transaction, the executive vice president owned 14,673 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,069,333.19. This represents a 26.07% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 149,952 shares of company stock valued at $20,162,165 in the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.75% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On PulteGroup

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Virtu Financial LLC bought a new position in shares of PulteGroup during the fourth quarter worth $323,000. Compound Planning Inc. lifted its position in PulteGroup by 25.4% during the fourth quarter. Compound Planning Inc. now owns 6,395 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $750,000 after purchasing an additional 1,296 shares during the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. lifted its position in PulteGroup by 5.8% during the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 2,257,211 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $264,681,000 after purchasing an additional 123,793 shares during the last quarter. Axxcess Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in PulteGroup by 7.2% during the fourth quarter. Axxcess Wealth Management LLC now owns 7,405 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $868,000 after purchasing an additional 497 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Corient Private Wealth LLC lifted its position in PulteGroup by 134.7% during the fourth quarter. Corient Private Wealth LLC now owns 292,834 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $34,338,000 after purchasing an additional 168,071 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 89.90% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting PulteGroup

Here are the key news stories impacting PulteGroup this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research moved PHM from “strong sell” to “hold” and nudged up Q1 and FY2028 EPS estimates, signaling modestly improved near-term earnings visibility. Zacks Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Evercore upgraded PulteGroup, a notable vote of confidence from a major bank that can attract buyers and support sentiment. Evercore Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: PulteGroup announced expansion of housing development activity (Russell 1000 coverage), pointing to growth initiatives that should help future volume and revenue. Development Expansion
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces are asking whether PHM is still a buy after a multi-year run; these analyses can slow new buying until investors reconcile valuation and growth prospects. Valuation Discussion
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts note the broader weak housing market; even with upgrades, sector headwinds and macro uncertainty may cap immediate upside and contribute to profit-taking. Housing Market Concern

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts have weighed in on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price target on shares of PulteGroup from $111.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Friday, January 30th. Evercore upgraded shares of PulteGroup from an “in-line” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $146.00 price target for the company in a research report on Monday. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of PulteGroup from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, January 11th. Barclays dropped their price target on shares of PulteGroup from $115.00 to $112.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th. Finally, UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of PulteGroup in a research report on Thursday, March 12th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $140.21.

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.