Zacks Research Predicts PulteGroup’s Q2 Earnings (NYSE:PHM)

PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:PHM) – Zacks Research lowered their Q2 2026 EPS estimates for PulteGroup in a report issued on Thursday, February 12th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the construction company will post earnings of $2.60 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $2.96. Zacks Research currently has a “Strong Sell” 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 Q3 2026 earnings at $2.70 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $9.85 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $3.02 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $3.11 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $11.46 EPS.

A number of other research analysts also recently issued reports on PHM. Wedbush restated an “outperform” rating and set a $150.00 price target on shares of PulteGroup in a report on Tuesday, October 21st. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $144.00 price objective on shares of PulteGroup in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Oppenheimer reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $149.00 target price (up from $140.00) on shares of PulteGroup in a research note on Friday, January 30th. Barclays set a $115.00 price target on PulteGroup in a research note 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 report on Wednesday, January 14th. Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, PulteGroup presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $140.15.

PulteGroup Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:PHM opened at $141.55 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 1.01, a quick ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $127.09 and a 200-day moving average price of $126.69. The company has a market cap of $27.22 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.73, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.66 and a beta of 1.33. PulteGroup has a 12 month low of $88.07 and a 12 month high of $144.50.

PulteGroup Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 2nd. Investors of record on Tuesday, March 17th will be paid a $0.26 dividend. This represents a $1.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.7%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 17th. PulteGroup’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 9.35%.

Insider Buying and Selling at PulteGroup

In other PulteGroup news, EVP Todd N. Sheldon sold 14,220 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $135.01, for a total transaction of $1,919,842.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 69,753 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $9,417,352.53. This trade represents a 16.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Ryan Marshall sold 111,250 shares of PulteGroup stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $133.86, for a total transaction of $14,891,925.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 659,392 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $88,266,213.12. The trade was a 14.44% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 144,779 shares of company stock valued at $19,432,616. Insiders own 0.76% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in PHM. Rachor Investment Advisory Services LLC purchased a new stake in shares of PulteGroup in the fourth quarter worth $31,000. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in PulteGroup in the 2nd quarter worth about $32,000. DV Equities LLC purchased a new stake in PulteGroup during the 4th quarter valued at about $32,000. Lloyd Advisory Services LLC. bought a new stake in PulteGroup during the 4th quarter valued at about $33,000. Finally, Rexford Capital Inc. purchased a new position in PulteGroup in the second quarter worth about $35,000. Institutional investors own 89.90% of the company’s stock.

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.