In the latest trading session, PulteGroup (PHM) closed at $133.14, marking a +1.52% move from the previous day. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 0.26% for the day. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.15%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.48%.
Shares of the homebuilder witnessed a loss of 0.66% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Construction sector with its loss of 1.68%, and underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 2.87%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of PulteGroup in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on October 21, 2025. The company is expected to report EPS of $2.86, down 14.63% from the prior-year quarter. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $4.3 billion, down 3.95% from the year-ago period.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $11.34 per share and a revenue of $16.9 billion, indicating changes of -22.8% and -5.81%, respectively, from the former year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for PulteGroup. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.01% lower. Currently, PulteGroup is carrying a Zacks Rank of #4 (Sell).
In the context of valuation, PulteGroup is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 11.56. This signifies no noticeable deviation in comparison to the average Forward P/E of 11.56 for its industry.
Also, we should mention that PHM has a PEG ratio of 0.39. Comparable to the widely accepted P/E ratio, the PEG ratio also accounts for the company's projected earnings growth. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Building Products - Home Builders industry held an average PEG ratio of 2.59.
The Building Products - Home Builders industry is part of the Construction sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 230, which puts it in the bottom 7% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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