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PHMPulteGroup, Inc.Hold5.0·$119.85
HoldHigh 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 Floor→Stable
  • Revenue Decline Growth Concern→Stable
  • Death Cross Hard Block↑Improving
  • +1 more pillar — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM) Stock Analysis

Range Bound setup · Catalyst-Driven edge

HoldVALUE-TRAP 1/5ShortHigh Confidence

Consumer Cyclical · Residential Construction

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $119.85, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Thin upside margin: 6.1%; V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.9).

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

$119.85+6.1% A.UpsideScore 5.0/10#11 of 19 Residential Construction
QualityF-score4 / 9FCF yield4.79%
IncomeYield0.88%(5y avg 0.91%)Payout10.21%sustainable
Stop $113.63Target $127.20(analyst − 10%)A.R:R 1.2:1
Analyst target$141.33+17.9%15 analysts
$127.20our TP
$119.85price
$141.33mean
$100
$166

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $119.85, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Thin upside margin: 6.1%; V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.9). Chart setup: RSI 42 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +1 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Score 5.0/10, high confidence.

Passes 6/8 gates (clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 27d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

news + 30-day 8-K events · 5-min refresh

Recent developments

updated 2026-09-26
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Oct 22, 202627d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Earnings estimates trending UP
Attractive valuation
Risks
Thin upside margin: 6.1%
V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.9)
Sector modifier (Consumer Cyclical): -1.5

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)12.1
P/E (Fwd)10.6
Mkt Cap$22.5B
EV/EBITDA8.5
Profit Mgn11.6%
ROE14.9%
Rev Growth-9.6%
Beta1.20
Dividend0.88%
Rating analysts22

Quality Signals

Piotroski F4/9

Options Flow

P/C0.69bullish
IV41%normal

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers

Revenue shrinking — -9.6% YoY. Growth thesis broken unless recovery story develops.static

Earnings Growth
0.0
Revenue Growth
0.1
Declining revenue: -10%

Price action weak — below key moving averages, no momentum carry. Needs a base before trend-continuation setups apply.static

Obv
1.0
Volume
1.8
Ma Position
2.2
Rsi
4.5
Macd
10.0
Volume distribution (falling OBV)Below 200-MA but MA still rising (+0.4%/30d) — pullback in uptrend, not confirmed weakness
GatesMomentum 3.9<4.5A.R:R 1.2 < 1.5@spotInsider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 27d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRange BoundSuitability: Moderate
RSI
42 · Neutral
↓ 20D MA↓ 50D MA↓ 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $114.53Resistance $129.04

Price Targets

$114
$127
A.Upside+6.1%
A.R:R1.2:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRisk-Off

Risk Alerts

! News modifier +1: SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING
! momentum at 3.9 (below the engine's 4.5 threshold)
! asymmetry at 1.2 (below the engine's 1.5 threshold)@spot

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-10-22 (27d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PHM stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $119.85, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Thin upside margin: 6.1%; V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.9). Chart setup: RSI 42 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Multiple concerning factors. Consider reducing position. | News modifier +1 (SELL_IF_HOLDING → HOLD_IF_HOLDING) Target $127.20 (+6.1%), stop $113.63 (−5.5%), A.R:R 1.2:1. Score 5.0/10, high confidence.

What is the PHM stock price target?

Take-profit target: $127.20 (+6.1% upside). Target $127.20 (+6.1%), stop $113.63 (−5.5%), A.R:R 1.2:1. Stop-loss: $113.63.

What are the risks of investing in PHM?

Thin upside margin: 6.1%; V7 low-quality RISK_OFF penalty: -0.5 (Q=4.9); Sector modifier (Consumer Cyclical): -1.5.

Is PHM overvalued or undervalued?

PulteGroup, Inc. trades at a P/E of 12.1 (forward 10.6). TrendMatrix value score: 7.7/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about PHM?

22 analysts cover PHM with a consensus score of 3.7/5. Average price target: $141.

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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