Where it trades today
trading 24% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Demand sensitivity, pricing power, and how exposed the business is to macro slowdowns matter more than headline growth alone.
- PHM trades at 12.0x earnings versus 20.0x for the sector, which means the rerating case depends on proving the discount is too harsh.
- PHM carries a beta of 1.20, which means the stock should be judged on how it affects total portfolio swings, not just on standalone upside.
- PHM remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 18.9% below its high, which raises the bar for any thesis that depends on fast multiple expansion.
Portfolio Use Case
- PHM is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside consumer cyclical than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- This name works better as a satellite or higher-conviction growth position because it can amplify market swings in both directions.
- It is best monitored alongside valuation discipline, because strong narratives in consumer cyclical can stay expensive longer than expected.
What Would Change the View
- A recovery in price alone would not be enough to improve the view; the thesis needs confirmation from improving business or valuation signals.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as AMZN, TSLA, HD start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for PHM come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Consumer Cyclical so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for PHM. Last refresh: Sep 18, 2026, 10:56 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
What PulteGroup Inc. does
PulteGroup, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the homebuilding business in the United States. The company is involved in the acquisition and development of land primarily for residential purposes, as well as construction of housing; and sale of single-family detached homes; and attached homes, such as townhomes, condominiums, and duplexes under the Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes, and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods brands. It also engages in the mortgage banking, title, and insurance agency operations. PulteGroup, Inc. was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Employees
6,506
Industry
Residential Construction
Headquarters
Atlanta, United States
What analysts expect
PHM carries a buy consensus from 15 analysts, with an average price target of $141.33 versus $117.26 today (+20.5%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
PHM generated $16.41B in trailing revenue (-9.6% year over year), with a 11.6% net margin, and $1.08B of free cash flow, against $1.14B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17.31B | $4.57B | $2.98B | $2.22B | $11.21 | $1.75B |
| 2024 | $17.95B | $5.22B | $3.89B | $3.08B | $14.82 | $1.56B |
| 2023 | $16.06B | $4.72B | $3.40B | $2.60B | $11.79 | $2.10B |
| 2022 | $16.00B | $4.83B | $3.44B | $2.62B | $11.07 | $555.80M |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in consumer cyclical
Discretionary spending sector sensitive to economic cycles, including retail and automotive.
The companies it competes with
PHM beside the consumer cyclical names it is usually measured against.
AMZNAmazon.com Inc.$253.71$2.74TWhat the chart is saying
PulteGroup Inc. trades at $117.26, 18.9% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.20, it shows more sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is PHM a good buy right now?
PulteGroup Inc. trades at 12.0x earnings. This is below market average, potentially undervalued. Current risk level is Medium based on 27.1% volatility.
Does PHM pay dividends?
Yes, PulteGroup Inc. offers a dividend yield of 0.88%. That is roughly $1.03 per share a year.
How volatile is PHM?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 27.1% and beta of 1.20, PHM is classified as Medium risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.
What is the analyst price target for PHM?
The average analyst price target for PulteGroup Inc. (PHM) is $141.33 based on 15 analyst estimates, about 20.5% above the current price of $117.26. The published range runs from $100.00 to $166.00.
How much revenue does PHM generate?
PulteGroup Inc. reported $16.41B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at -9.6% year over year. Net margin sits at 11.6%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.