AustralianSuper Pty Ltd Sells 549,856 Shares of PulteGroup, Inc. $PHM

AustralianSuper Pty Ltd trimmed its stake in shares of PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:PHM) by 52.9% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 489,251 shares of the construction company’s stock after selling 549,856 shares during the quarter. AustralianSuper Pty Ltd owned about 0.25% of PulteGroup worth $64,645,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Railway Pension Investments Ltd grew its position in PulteGroup by 2.4% during the second quarter. Railway Pension Investments Ltd now owns 137,739 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $14,526,000 after buying an additional 3,200 shares in the last quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of PulteGroup by 10.5% during the 3rd quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 105,470 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $13,959,000 after acquiring an additional 10,028 shares during the period. International Assets Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of PulteGroup during the 2nd quarter valued at $2,162,000. Osaic Holdings Inc. increased its position in shares of PulteGroup by 129.5% in the second quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 151,766 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $15,778,000 after purchasing an additional 85,637 shares during the period. Finally, Generali Asset Management SPA SGR bought a new position in shares of PulteGroup in the third quarter worth $2,280,000. 89.90% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

PulteGroup Stock Performance

NYSE:PHM opened at $123.41 on Thursday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $124.32 and its 200-day moving average is $124.54. PulteGroup, Inc. has a 1-year low of $88.07 and a 1-year high of $142.11. The company has a current ratio of 0.81, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. The stock 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.

PulteGroup Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, January 6th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, December 16th were given a $0.26 dividend. This is an increase from PulteGroup’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.22. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, December 16th. This represents a $1.04 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. PulteGroup’s dividend payout ratio is currently 8.01%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

PHM has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Zacks Research downgraded shares of PulteGroup from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Monday. Weiss Ratings raised shares of PulteGroup from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Bank of America decreased their price objective on shares of PulteGroup from $145.00 to $140.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, October 10th. BTIG Research initiated coverage on PulteGroup in a research note on Monday, December 1st. They set a “neutral” rating for the company. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $144.00 target price on shares of PulteGroup in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $138.85.

Key Stories Impacting 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.