PulteGroup (NYSE:PHM) Cut to Strong Sell at Zacks Research

Zacks Research downgraded shares of PulteGroup (NYSE:PHM) from a hold rating to a strong sell rating in a report published on Monday,Zacks.com reports. Zacks Research also issued estimates for PulteGroup’s Q1 2026 earnings at $2.03 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $2.96 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $2.95 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $11.03 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $2.41 EPS and Q4 2027 earnings at $3.57 EPS.

PHM has been the topic of a number of other reports. Bank of America decreased their price objective on PulteGroup from $145.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, October 10th. Wall Street Zen raised PulteGroup from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, January 11th. UBS Group lowered their price target on PulteGroup from $160.00 to $159.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of PulteGroup from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on shares of PulteGroup from $132.00 to $150.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $138.85.

PulteGroup Stock Performance

PulteGroup stock opened at $123.41 on Monday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $124.32 and its 200-day moving average price is $124.54. PulteGroup has a twelve month low of $88.07 and a twelve month high of $142.11. The company has a quick ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. The company has a market cap of $24.05 billion, a PE ratio of 9.50, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.02 and a beta of 1.33.

PulteGroup Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, January 6th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 16th were issued a dividend of $0.26 per share. This represents a $1.04 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, December 16th. This is a positive change from PulteGroup’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.22. PulteGroup’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 8.01%.

Institutional Trading of PulteGroup

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of PulteGroup during the 2nd quarter valued at $32,000. Rexford Capital Inc. purchased a new stake in PulteGroup during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $35,000. Private Wealth Management Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of PulteGroup by 281.7% in the third quarter. Private Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 271 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $36,000 after buying an additional 200 shares during the last quarter. Beacon Financial Strategies CORP acquired a new stake in shares of PulteGroup during the fourth quarter worth $40,000. Finally, Hager Investment Management Services LLC grew its holdings in shares of PulteGroup by 33.3% during the second quarter. Hager Investment Management Services LLC now owns 420 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $44,000 after buying an additional 105 shares during the last quarter. 89.90% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about PulteGroup

Here are the key news stories impacting PulteGroup this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Barron’s says spring season guidance will be the most consequential item for PulteGroup — upbeat commentary on order trends, pricing/incentives or cancellation rates could lift the stock into the busy late‑Feb/Mar selling season. Housing Market’s Spring Season Is Around the Corner. Watch These Numbers in PulteGroup Earnings.
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks’ earnings preview expects “solid execution” from PulteGroup heading into Q4, suggesting the company can still deliver operational results even as affordability pressures persist — a beat on execution or margins could be a positive catalyst. PulteGroup Gears to Report Q4 Earnings: Here’s What to Expect
• Neutral Sentiment: Preview coverage (MSN) highlights the same watch‑items for the Q4 print — orders, cancellations, backlog, margins and management commentary on mortgage‑rate sensitivity — useful checklist for traders awaiting the report. PulteGroup (PHM) Q4 earnings report preview: What to look for
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research downgraded PHM to a “Strong Sell” and reduced multiple near‑term EPS forecasts (examples: Q1 2026 from $2.11 to $2.03; Q4 2026 from $3.15 to $2.95; FY2026 from $11.27 to $11.03), reflecting analyst caution that affordability headwinds could slow revenue and margin recovery. This downgrade and estimate drift are key reasons for downward pressure on the shares. Zacks.com

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.