PulteGroup Earnings Preview: Can the Streak Continue?

Homebuilding name PulteGroup Inc (NYSE:PHM) is scheduled to report second-quarter earnings before the open on Wednesday, July 22. According to Zacks Research, analysts expect earnings of $2.38 per share on revenue of $3.98 billion, with both figures projected to decline from the year-ago quarter.

PulteGroup stock has built an impressive post-earnings track record, going without a negative earnings reaction since October 2024. Options traders are pricing in a 5.8% post-earnings move this time around, modestly above the stock's average post-earnings swing of 4.7% over the last eight quarters. 

At last check, PHM was up 2.5% at $128.55, heading for its third-straight win after a bounce off the 60-day moving average. The shares have managed a 9.6% lead for 2026 despite volatility. 

Analyst sentiment leaves room for upgrades. Of the 16 brokerages covering PulteGroup, seven carry a "strong buy" rating, while eight maintain "hold" recommendations and one says "strong sell."

Its also worth noting that the stock's Schaeffer's Volatility Scorecard (SVS) ranks at 70 out of 100. This means the security outperformed volatility expectations in the past year.