PulteGroup (NYSE:PHM) Downgraded by Zacks Research to “Strong Sell”

PulteGroup (NYSE:PHM) was downgraded by research analysts at Zacks Research from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report issued on Monday,Zacks.com reports. Zacks Research also issued estimates for PulteGroup’s Q1 2026 earnings at $2.03 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $2.96 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $2.95 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $11.03 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $2.41 EPS and Q4 2027 earnings at $3.57 EPS.

Several other analysts also recently commented on the company. Evercore ISI reduced their target price on PulteGroup from $154.00 to $134.00 and set an “in-line” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, October 22nd. Citizens Jmp started coverage on PulteGroup in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. They issued a “market outperform” rating and a $145.00 price objective for the company. Wall Street Zen upgraded PulteGroup from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, January 11th. Citigroup cut their target price on PulteGroup from $135.00 to $128.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of PulteGroup from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Monday, January 12th. Nine equities 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 company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, PulteGroup currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $138.85.

PulteGroup Stock Performance

Shares of PHM stock opened at $123.97 on Monday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $124.13 and a 200-day moving average of $124.55. The company has a market cap of $24.16 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.52, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.02 and a beta of 1.33. The company has a quick ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. PulteGroup has a 52 week low of $88.07 and a 52 week high of $142.11.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On PulteGroup

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Private Wealth Management Group LLC grew its stake in PulteGroup by 281.7% in the 3rd quarter. Private Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 271 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $36,000 after buying an additional 200 shares in the last quarter. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of PulteGroup during the 2nd quarter worth $32,000. Rexford Capital Inc. purchased a new position in PulteGroup in the second quarter worth $35,000. Beacon Financial Strategies CORP purchased a new stake in PulteGroup during the fourth quarter valued at about $40,000. Finally, Fulcrum Asset Management LLP bought a new stake in PulteGroup during the third quarter worth about $47,000. Hedge funds and other 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.