PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:PHM) Given Average Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

Shares of PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:PHM) have earned a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the sixteen brokerages that are currently covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, six have given a hold recommendation and nine have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1 year target price among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $138.8462.

PHM has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Wall Street Zen raised PulteGroup from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, January 11th. BTIG Research initiated coverage on PulteGroup in a research note on Monday, December 1st. They issued a “neutral” rating for the company. Royal Bank Of Canada restated a “sector perform” rating and set a $111.00 price objective on shares of PulteGroup in a report on Friday, January 9th. Barclays set a $115.00 target price on PulteGroup in a report on Monday, December 8th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target 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.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On PulteGroup

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in PHM. Evergreen Capital Management LLC raised its stake in shares of PulteGroup by 2.8% in the second quarter. Evergreen Capital Management LLC now owns 2,875 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $304,000 after purchasing an additional 78 shares during the last quarter. Fidelis Capital Partners LLC raised its position in PulteGroup by 1.0% in the 2nd quarter. Fidelis Capital Partners LLC now owns 8,760 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $924,000 after buying an additional 85 shares during the last quarter. Apella Capital LLC lifted its stake in PulteGroup by 4.2% during the 3rd quarter. Apella Capital LLC now owns 2,163 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $268,000 after acquiring an additional 87 shares in the last quarter. Cooper Financial Group boosted its holdings in PulteGroup by 1.4% during the 2nd quarter. Cooper Financial Group now owns 6,697 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $706,000 after acquiring an additional 92 shares during the last quarter. Finally, CWM LLC grew its stake in shares of PulteGroup by 0.6% in the 3rd quarter. CWM LLC now owns 14,308 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $1,890,000 after acquiring an additional 92 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 89.90% of the company’s stock.

PulteGroup Trading Down 0.4%

PHM opened at $123.41 on Thursday. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $124.32 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $124.54. PulteGroup has a 1-year low of $88.07 and a 1-year high of $142.11. The company has a market cap of $24.05 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.50, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.02 and a beta of 1.33. The company has a current ratio of 0.81, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13.

PulteGroup Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, January 6th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 16th were given a dividend of $0.26 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, December 16th. This is a boost from PulteGroup’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.22. This represents a $1.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.8%. PulteGroup’s payout ratio is presently 8.01%.

PulteGroup News Summary

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

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.