PulteGroup Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 2/6
PulteGroup has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 4.3%, while the Consumer Durables industry saw earnings declining at 6.2% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 5.5% per year. PulteGroup's return on equity is 14.6%, and it has net margins of 11.6%.
Key information
4.31%
Earnings growth rate
9.83%
EPS growth rate
| Consumer Durables Industry Growth | 24.52% |
| Revenue growth rate | 5.50% |
| Return on equity | 14.65% |
| Net Margin | 11.62% |
| Next Earnings Update | 22 Oct 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 29
PHM: Inventory Discipline And Buybacks Will Support Future Margin Repricing
The analyst fair value estimate for PulteGroup has shifted to $166 from $159, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, discount rate, and future P/E assumptions in light of mixed but generally higher Street price targets around recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on PulteGroup shows a mix of views on the stock, with several bullish analysts lifting their price targets and highlighting solid execution in key regions and customer segments.Seeking Alpha • Jul 24
PulteGroup Offers A Stable Home For Real Estate Investors
Summary PulteGroup, Inc. remains a soft Buy despite near-term headwinds, supported by a strong backlog and prudent balance sheet management. PHM's fundamentals have deteriorated recently, but net new orders and backlog are growing, signaling resilience amid industry challenges. Management guides for 2026 closings of 28,500–29,000 homes and $1 billion in operating cash flow, with continued capital returns to shareholders. While PHM trades at a premium to peers, its low net leverage (0.54) and strategic lot control justify a bullish long-term outlook. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jul 14
PHM: Overextended Share Price Will Face Ongoing Margin And Earnings Pressure
The analyst price target for PulteGroup has been raised, with the model fair value shifting from about $103.70 to $106.96 as analysts factor in updated revenue growth assumptions, a slightly lower discount rate, and recent target increases from firms adjusting views ahead of upcoming earnings. Analyst Commentary Recent research on PulteGroup shows a mixed backdrop, with several firms lifting price targets while others strike a more cautious tone on the homebuilding group as a whole.Narrative Update • Jun 25
PHM: Margin Pressures And Earnings Headwinds Will Limit Future Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for PulteGroup slightly lower to about $103.70. They still support higher Street price targets that reflect updated views on revenue growth, margins and longer term P/E assumptions.Analysis Article • Jun 17
PulteGroup (PHM) Stock Could Be 35% Undervalued If This Housing Narrative Holds
PulteGroup (PHM) has drawn investor attention after recent share price moves, with the stock up 13.3% over the past month and 6.6% in the past 3 months, outpacing its shorter term returns. See our latest analysis for PulteGroup. Looking beyond the recent move, PulteGroup’s 1-year total shareholder return of 27.38% and 3-year total shareholder return of 70.49% indicate that the latest share price strength around $124.76 continues a broader period of positive momentum. If you want to see what...Narrative Update • Jun 05
PHM: Housing Cycle And Antitrust Pressures Will Constrain Future Upside
Analysts have lifted PulteGroup's average price target by a mid single digit dollar amount, citing modestly higher revenue growth assumptions, a slightly stronger profit margin outlook and a lower discount rate applied to future cash flows. Analyst Commentary Recent research on PulteGroup reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with several price target adjustments and a downgrade signaling that not everyone sees the risk and reward profile the same way.Narrative Update • May 02
PHM: Antitrust Probe And Housing Cycle Pressures Will Weigh On Margins
Analysts have adjusted the PulteGroup fair value estimate from $115.00 to about $104.11, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E that are also reflected in recent mixed price target changes across firms such as UBS, Evercore ISI, Wells Fargo, BofA, Truist and Raymond James. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on PulteGroup shows a split view, with some firms lifting price targets while others cut targets or shifted to a more cautious stance.Narrative Update • Apr 17
PHM: Constrained Supply And Buybacks Will Support Future Margin Repricing
The analyst price target for PulteGroup has been revised from $170 to $159 as analysts incorporate a slightly higher discount rate, modest adjustments to long-term growth and margin assumptions, and a lower future P/E multiple, while still citing supportive industry research and recent rating actions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on PulteGroup reflects a mix of cautious valuation resets and ongoing confidence in the company’s earnings power and execution.Narrative Update • Apr 01
PHM: Incentives And Affordability Pressures Will Shape Margins And Earnings Visibility
PulteGroup's updated analyst price target of $115.00, up from $112.40, reflects analysts' view that revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower assumed future P/E multiple now better capture the company's earnings potential highlighted in recent initiations and target hikes across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on PulteGroup shows a mix of optimism on earnings power and caution around housing affordability, margin risk, and broader construction end markets.Narrative Update • Mar 18
PHM: Constrained Supply And Buybacks Will Support Multi Year Profitability Repricing
The analyst price target for PulteGroup is maintained at $170, with small adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E inputs. These changes reflect analysts' view that the market is still underappreciating the company's multi year profitability potential, even though they expect weaker industry margins and demand in 2026.Narrative Update • Mar 04
PHM: Constrained Supply And Buybacks Will Support Future Profitability Repricing
The analyst price target for PulteGroup has been raised from $160 to $170, with analysts pointing to updated views on the company’s earnings potential, supported by recent initiations and target hikes that highlight perceived mispricing of its profitability over the next few years. Analyst Commentary Recent research on PulteGroup has leaned constructive, with several bullish analysts highlighting what they view as a gap between the current share price and the company’s earnings potential over the next few years.
Narrative Update • Feb 18
PHM: Margins Cash Returns And Antitrust Risks Will Shape Balanced Prospects
Analysts have inched their price targets on PulteGroup higher, reflected in a modest uptick in our fair value estimate to $141.38 as they factor in updated views on homebuilding demand, margin resilience, and the company’s future P/E profile. Analyst Commentary Recent research on PulteGroup points to a split view, with many price targets moving higher while a few firms take a more cautious stance.Narrative Update • Feb 04
PHM: Margins Cash Returns And New Markets Will Guide Balanced Prospects
Analysts have nudged their implied fair value estimate for PulteGroup slightly higher to about $141, after a series of recent price target increases that lean on expectations for healthier revenue trends, firmer profit margins and a lower future P/E assumption, partly offset by a modestly higher discount rate. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on PulteGroup shows a generally constructive tone, with several firms adjusting price targets and one new initiation, while a couple of voices are more guarded on housing and broader building products exposure.Narrative Update • Jan 21
PHM: Elevated Incentives And Margin Pressure Will Weigh On Future Returns
Analysts have lifted their PulteGroup fair value estimate by about US$10 to roughly US$112, reflecting updated price targets that factor in slower projected revenue growth, some pressure on profit margins, and a higher assumed future P/E multiple supported by recent research highlighting the resilience of its move up and active adult mix in a tougher affordability backdrop. Analyst Commentary Street research on PulteGroup has been active, with several firms revisiting their price targets and assumptions as housing affordability and demand visibility remain key swing factors.Narrative Update • Jan 06
PHM: Constrained Housing Supply And Buybacks Will Support Future Earnings Resilience
Analysts have inched their average PulteGroup price target slightly lower to about $159, a trim of roughly $1, as they factor in a modestly higher discount rate and small tweaks to long term margin and P/E assumptions, while still pointing to constrained housing supply and potential macro improvement as key supports for the homebuilder. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts trimming their PulteGroup price targets slightly while maintaining positive ratings see the recent move as more of a fine tuning of models than a change in conviction.Analysis Article • Jan 01
An Intrinsic Calculation For PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:PHM) Suggests It's 24% Undervalued
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, PulteGroup fair value estimate is US$154 PulteGroup is...Narrative Update • Dec 23
PHM: Sector Multiple Expansion And Buybacks Will Support Earnings Resilience
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for PulteGroup slightly lower to $160 from $163, reflecting modestly softer long term revenue growth and margin assumptions, even as sector multiple expansion supports a higher $143 Street price target. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight that the recent lift in the PulteGroup price target to $143 reflects growing confidence that the company can sustain attractive returns even as volume growth moderates.Narrative Update • Dec 08
PHM: Resilient Margins And Sector Multiple Expansion Will Drive Upside
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for PulteGroup higher to about $139 from roughly $137, citing sector multiple expansion, resilient margins, and only modest expected volume pressure, despite a slightly higher discount rate and softer revenue growth outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on PulteGroup reflect a broadly constructive stance, with valuation moving higher as analysts reassess sector dynamics and company specific execution.Analysis Article • Dec 05
PulteGroup (NYSE:PHM) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.26
PulteGroup, Inc. ( NYSE:PHM ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment...Analysis Article • Sep 27
PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:PHM) Shares Could Be 48% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights The projected fair value for PulteGroup is US$252 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...Narrative Update • Sep 19
Active Adult Communities And Sunbelt Migration Will Drive Opportunity
Analysts have raised PulteGroup's price target to $137.38, reflecting strong Q2 results, solid execution of strategy, and sector optimism, despite some near-term demand concerns. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have raised price targets in response to PulteGroup's strong Q2 results, which beat both internal forecasts and consensus estimates, reflecting solid operational performance.Seeking Alpha • Apr 24
PulteGroup: Recent Volatility Has Led To A Compelling Price-To-Value Proposition
Summary PulteGroup, a leading U.S. homebuilder, is recognized for its diverse offerings and strong financial position, including a "net cash" status and significant share repurchases. Despite recent market challenges, Pulte's long-term positioning and compelling price-to-value proposition make it an attractive investment, particularly given its above-average margins and scale. Pulte, Lennar, and D.R. Horton have evolved to more defensive business models, securing land through options and generating significant free cash flow without land reinvestment. Fund Management believes these companies can maintain profitability, sustain share repurchases, and improve their cost of capital over time, emulating successful "land light" and "net cash" models. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 30
PulteGroup: Cheap With High Demand In 2025
Summary PulteGroup, Inc. reported a strong Q4 with a 17.2% revenue increase, driven by higher home closings and average selling prices. Despite margin pressures, PulteGroup's administrative expenses improved significantly, contributing to strong income growth. New orders dipped slightly, but the value of these orders rose 4%, and the backlog remains robust at 10,153 homes valued at $6.5 billion. With a healthy balance sheet, ongoing share buybacks, and stable margins, PulteGroup is poised for continued growth, making PHM stock a strong buy opportunity on any weakness. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 30
PulteGroup: A Top Homebuilder For 2025
Summary In this article, I revisit the homebuilders to assess which is my top choice to lead the industry in 2025. PulteGroup remains my favorite pick due to its solid fundamentals, diversified portfolio, and attractive total shareholder returns. Its balanced operating model, combining speculative and build-to-order homebuilding, allows the company to adapt to shifting consumer preferences. Despite margin pressures and elevated interest rates, its low debt and strong cash position support long-term growth and shareholder returns. D.R. Horton and Green Brick Partners also stand out in my analysis. The former offers industry-leading scale and a higher dividend while the latter has a favorable valuation and operations in high-growth markets. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 23
PulteGroup: Margins Are A Concern In A Mixed Q3 (Downgrade)
Summary PulteGroup shares fell 7% after Q3 earnings amid fears of rising mortgage rates despite Fed cuts could reduce housing demand. Q3 EPS beat estimates, but new orders fell 0.5% while increased incentives and higher SG&A expenses pressured margins. Pulte's backlog supports current production, but higher land spending and Florida's weak performance pose risks. Despite challenges, strong cash flow and low debt make Pulte a hold, with a revised price target of $140. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRevenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How PulteGroup makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 26 | 16,407 | 1,906 | 1,553 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 26 | 16,828 | 2,043 | 1,561 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 17,312 | 2,219 | 1,574 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 17,623 | 2,630 | 1,380 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 17,695 | 2,742 | 1,386 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 17,890 | 2,943 | 1,357 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 17,947 | 3,083 | 1,321 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 17,319 | 2,879 | 1,434 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 16,846 | 2,817 | 1,380 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 16,435 | 2,726 | 1,334 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 16,062 | 2,593 | 1,313 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 16,847 | 2,761 | 1,355 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 16,738 | 2,749 | 1,352 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 16,429 | 2,680 | 1,389 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 16,003 | 2,601 | 1,381 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 15,283 | 2,382 | 1,375 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 14,867 | 2,229 | 1,345 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 14,347 | 2,080 | 1,266 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 13,737 | 1,930 | 1,209 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 12,761 | 1,707 | 1,144 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 12,237 | 1,648 | 1,095 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 11,471 | 1,494 | 1,009 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 11,036 | 1,394 | 1,011 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 10,861 | 1,293 | 983 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 10,616 | 1,150 | 982 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 10,511 | 1,043 | 1,055 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 10,213 | 1,006 | 1,044 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 10,195 | 909 | 1,075 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 10,134 | 925 | 1,057 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 10,215 | 1,005 | 1,024 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 10,188 | 1,011 | 1,012 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 9,984 | 852 | 921 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 9,466 | 742 | 906 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 8,918 | 523 | 896 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 8,578 | 443 | 892 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 8,276 | 637 | 888 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 8,088 | 589 | 901 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 7,866 | 606 | 941 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 7,677 | 598 | 947 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 7,237 | 553 | 1,091 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 6,801 | 533 | 1,006 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 6,281 | 519 | 906 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 5,982 | 491 | 824 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 5,743 | 480 | 629 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: PHM has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: PHM's current net profit margins (11.6%) are lower than last year (15.5%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: PHM's earnings have grown by 4.3% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: PHM's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: PHM had negative earnings growth (-30.5%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Consumer Durables industry average (-11.7%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: PHM's Return on Equity (14.6%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/11 21:31 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/11 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
PulteGroup, Inc. is covered by 33 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Stephen Kim | Barclays |
| Matthew Bouley | Barclays |
| Rafe Jadrosich | BofA Global Research |