PulteGroup (NYSE:PHM) EVP Sells $1,919,842.20 in Stock

PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:PHM) EVP Todd Sheldon sold 14,220 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $135.01, for a total transaction of $1,919,842.20. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 69,753 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $9,417,352.53. This represents a 16.93% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink.

PulteGroup Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:PHM opened at $135.21 on Monday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $125.34 and a 200-day moving average of $125.53. The stock has a market capitalization of $26.00 billion, a PE ratio of 12.16, a PEG ratio of 1.55 and a beta of 1.33. The company has a current ratio of 1.01, a quick ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. PulteGroup, Inc. has a 12 month low of $88.07 and a 12 month high of $142.11.

PulteGroup Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 2nd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 17th will be given a dividend of $0.26 per share. This represents a $1.04 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.8%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 17th. PulteGroup’s payout ratio is currently 9.35%.

Key Headlines Impacting PulteGroup

Here are the key news stories impacting PulteGroup this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Del Webb (Pulte’s active-adult brand) broke ground on two resort‑style communities in the Columbus, OH area — a sign of geographic expansion and ongoing community starts that could support future revenue and backlog growth. Del Webb Breaks Ground
• Positive Sentiment: PulteGroup announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share (annualized yield ~0.8%), reinforcing shareholder returns and signaling confidence in cash flow. Ex-dividend and record dates were disclosed with the payout scheduled for April. Dividend Announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: Unusually heavy call-option buying (nearly 9,941 calls in one session, ~1,498% above typical volume) suggests some traders are positioned for further upside, but options flow can be speculative and short‑term. Options Volume Report
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent coverage/analysis highlights shifting fair‑value and street views on PHM; useful context for investors but not an immediate catalyst. Analyst/Valuation Story
• Negative Sentiment: Several executives disclosed sizeable open‑market stock sales this week (large supply from insiders can pressure sentiment): COO Matthew Koart sold 15,309 shares (~$2.08M). Koart Form 4
• Negative Sentiment: EVP Todd N. Sheldon sold 14,220 shares (~$1.92M), reducing his stake ~17% — another notable insider liquidation. Sheldon Form 4
• Negative Sentiment: VP Brien P. O’Meara sold 4,000 shares (~$542k), cutting his holding by ~31.7%. O’Meara Form 4
• Negative Sentiment: Insider Ryan Marshall sold 111,250 shares (~$14.9M), a ~14.4% reduction — the largest single insider sale reported and the most likely near‑term negative signal for sentiment. Marshall Form 4

Institutional Trading of PulteGroup

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Rachor Investment Advisory Services LLC bought a new stake in shares of PulteGroup in the 4th quarter valued at about $31,000. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of PulteGroup during the second quarter worth $32,000. Lloyd Advisory Services LLC. bought a new position in shares of PulteGroup in the 4th quarter worth about $33,000. Rexford Capital Inc. bought a new stake in shares of PulteGroup during the 2nd quarter valued at about $35,000. Finally, Private Wealth Management Group LLC lifted its stake in PulteGroup by 281.7% in the third quarter. Private Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 271 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $36,000 after buying an additional 200 shares during the period. 89.90% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages recently weighed in on PHM. Zacks Research downgraded PulteGroup from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Monday, January 26th. Oppenheimer reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $149.00 target price (up previously from $140.00) on shares of PulteGroup in a report on Friday, January 30th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their price target on shares of PulteGroup from $149.00 to $131.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd. UBS Group cut their target price on shares of PulteGroup from $160.00 to $159.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Finally, 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 report on Friday, January 30th. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $140.15.

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.