Zacks Research Estimates PulteGroup’s Q1 Earnings (NYSE:PHM)

PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:PHM) – Zacks Research boosted their Q1 2027 earnings per share estimates for PulteGroup in a research note issued on Tuesday, April 14th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the construction company will earn $2.12 per share for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $2.11. Zacks Research has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for PulteGroup’s current full-year earnings is $12.32 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for PulteGroup’s Q1 2028 earnings at $2.54 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $13.67 EPS.

PHM has been the subject of several other reports. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their price target on PulteGroup from $150.00 to $133.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, April 10th. Citizens Jmp began coverage on PulteGroup in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. They set a “market outperform” rating and a $145.00 price target for the company. Barclays lowered their price target on PulteGroup from $115.00 to $112.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of PulteGroup in a research report on Thursday, March 12th. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded PulteGroup from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $140.21.

PulteGroup Trading Down 1.4%

Shares of PulteGroup stock opened at $120.96 on Wednesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $23.17 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.88, a PEG ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 1.33. PulteGroup has a fifty-two week low of $91.76 and a fifty-two week high of $144.49. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a quick ratio of 1.01 and a current ratio of 1.01. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $126.99 and a 200 day moving average of $125.00.

PulteGroup Announces Dividend

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

Insider Transactions at PulteGroup

In related news, EVP Kevin A. Henry sold 5,173 shares of PulteGroup stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $141.03, for a total value of $729,548.19. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 14,673 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,069,333.19. This trade represents a 26.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, VP Brien P. O’meara sold 4,000 shares of PulteGroup stock in a transaction on Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $135.51, for a total value of $542,040.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president owned 8,601 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,165,521.51. This trade represents a 31.74% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 149,952 shares of company stock valued at $20,162,165 in the last 90 days. Insiders own 0.75% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of PHM. Focus Partners Wealth boosted its holdings in PulteGroup by 20.5% in the first quarter. Focus Partners Wealth now owns 12,517 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $1,287,000 after purchasing an additional 2,128 shares during the period. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in PulteGroup by 197.1% in the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 1,212 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $128,000 after purchasing an additional 804 shares during the period. Guggenheim Capital LLC boosted its holdings in PulteGroup by 12.9% in the second quarter. Guggenheim Capital LLC now owns 8,519 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $898,000 after purchasing an additional 975 shares during the period. Baird Financial Group Inc. boosted its holdings in PulteGroup by 8.0% in the second quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. now owns 29,060 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $3,065,000 after purchasing an additional 2,164 shares during the period. Finally, Cerity Partners LLC boosted its holdings in PulteGroup by 17.6% in the second quarter. Cerity Partners LLC now owns 41,677 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $4,395,000 after purchasing an additional 6,240 shares during the period. 89.90% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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

PulteGroup Company Profile

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.