PulteGroup Surges to 181st in Trading Volume with $615 Million Turnover

On July 22, 2025, PulteGroup (PHM) saw a significant surge in trading volume, with a turnover of $615 million, marking a 154.87% increase from the previous day. This substantial rise placed PulteGroup at the 181st position in terms of trading volume for the day. The stock price of PulteGroup also experienced a notable increase, rising by 11.52%.

PulteGroup reported strong second-quarter earnings, with earnings per share (EPS) of $3.03 and revenue of $4.4 billion. Despite facing soft demand and margin pressures, the company managed to exceed market expectations. The company closed 7,639 homes during the quarter, achieving exceptional gross and operating margins of 27.0% and 17.9%, respectively.

PulteGroup's revenue for the quarter ended June 2025 was $4.4 billion, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 4.3%. However, the company's EPS of $3.03 exceeded forecasts, marking a positive surprise. The revenue for the quarter was slightly above expectations, indicating the company's resilience in a challenging market environment.

During the earnings call, PulteGroup highlighted its strong financial performance, with net income for the second quarter at $608.48 million, compared to $809.13 million a year ago. The company's basic earnings per share from continuing operations were $3.05, down from $3.86 a year ago. For the first half of the year, revenue was $8.296 billion, with net income at $1.131 billion. The company's diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $5.60, compared to $6.93 a year ago.