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PHMPulteGroup, Inc.Hold4.6·$131.38-1.71%
HoldModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

PulteGroup trades at an attractive forward P/E of 11.0x with 3 of 4 recent earnings beats, but is trapped in a death cross technical pattern with revenue declining 12% and a weak overall score of 4.6, making new entry unattractive at current levels.

Thesis pillars

  • Attractive Valuation FloorStable
  • Revenue Decline Growth ConcernStable
  • Death Cross Hard BlockStable
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM) Stock Analysis

Momentum Cont setup · Catalyst-Driven edge

HoldVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Consumer Cyclical · Residential Construction

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $131.38, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Weak overall score: 4.6/10.

PulteGroup, Inc. is a Michigan corporation organized in 1956, though we date our founding to 1950, when our founder, Bill Pulte, built our first home. Over our history, we have delivered over 875,000 homes. We are one of the largest homebuilders in the United States ("U.S."),... Read more

$131.38+4.5% A.UpsideScore 4.6/10#8 of 19 Residential Construction
QualityF-score4 / 9FCF yield5.83%
IncomeYield0.78%(5y avg 0.91%)Payout9.28%sustainable
Stop $122.26Target $137.29(resistance)A.R:R -0.7:1
Analyst target$138.08+5.1%13 analysts
$137.29our TP
$131.38price
$138.08mean
$100
$162

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $131.38, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Weak overall score: 4.6/10. Chart setup: Trend continuation, RSI 63, MACD bullish. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +2 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Score 4.6/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/10 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news boost analyst 0.80, earnings proximity 17d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-07-07
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Jul 22, 202617d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Positive news sentiment (+0.67)
Attractive valuation
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Weak overall score: 4.6/10
Weak growth

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)12.9
P/E (Fwd)12.0
Mkt Cap$25.5B
EV/EBITDA8.9
Profit Mgn12.1%
ROE16.2%
Rev Growth-12.4%
Beta1.19
Dividend0.78%
Rating analysts23

Quality Signals

Piotroski F4/9

Options Flow

P/C1.72bearish
IV47%normal

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers

Revenue shrinking — -12.4% YoY. Growth thesis broken unless recovery story develops.static

Revenue Growth
0.0
Earnings Growth
0.0
Declining revenue: -12%

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Growth Rank
2.6
Value Rank
4.9
Quality Rank
7.6
GatesA.R:R -0.7=NEGATIVEMomentum 5.0<5.5 (soft — BUY_NOW allowed but watch)Death cross (50MA < 200MA)Momentum 5.0>=4.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS BOOST ANALYST 0.80EARNINGS PROXIMITY 17d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARMomentum ContSuitability: Moderate
RSI
63 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $116.06Resistance $140.09

Price Targets

$122
$137
A.Upside+4.5%
A.R:R-0.7:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-8.6% upside)
! NEWS_MOD=+2: SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-22 (17d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is PHM stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $131.38, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Weak overall score: 4.6/10. Chart setup: Trend continuation, RSI 63, MACD bullish. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +2 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Target $137.29 (+4.5%), stop $122.26 (−7.5%), A.R:R -0.7:1. Score 4.6/10, moderate confidence.

What is the PHM stock price target?

Take-profit target: $137.29 (+4.5% upside). Target $137.29 (+4.5%), stop $122.26 (−7.5%), A.R:R -0.7:1. Stop-loss: $122.26.

What are the risks of investing in PHM?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Weak overall score: 4.6/10; Weak growth.

Is PHM overvalued or undervalued?

PulteGroup, Inc. trades at a P/E of 12.9 (forward 12.0). TrendMatrix value score: 7.1/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about PHM?

23 analysts cover PHM with a consensus score of 3.6/5. Average price target: $138.

What does PulteGroup, Inc. do?PulteGroup, Inc. is a Michigan corporation organized in 1956, though we date our founding to 1950, when our founder,...

PulteGroup, Inc. is a Michigan corporation organized in 1956, though we date our founding to 1950, when our founder, Bill Pulte, built our first home. Over our history, we have delivered over 875,000 homes. We are one of the largest homebuilders in the United States ("U.S."), and our common shares are included in the S&P 500 Index and trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "PHM".

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