PHM Shares Rise 2.24% on $230M in Volume (Rank 470) as Institutional Investors Divest and Analysts Diverge

On August 4, 2025, PulteGroup (PHM) rose 2.24% with a trading volume of $230 million, ranking 470th in market activity. Institutional investor J. Safra Sarasin Holding AG reduced its stake by 88.8%, retaining 20,093 shares valued at $2.07 million. Meanwhile, analysts issued mixed price targets ranging from $98 to $165, with a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating and a $134.15 average target.

The company reported Q2 earnings of $3.03 per share, surpassing estimates, though revenue dipped 4.3% year-over-year to $4.4 billion. Institutional ownership remains strong at 89.9%, with recent activity including TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. boosting its position by 43% and Catalyst Capital Advisors acquiring $54,000 in shares. Conversely, several firms, including Ameriflex Group and AQR Capital Management, initiated new positions, signaling varied investor confidence.

Analyst ratings highlighted divergent views: Barclays cut its target to $98, Seaport Res Ptn upgraded to "Strong-Buy," and Evercore ISI raised its target to $165. The stock traded at a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.73, with a 12-month range of $88.07 to $149.47. Despite a 4.3% revenue decline, the company maintained a net margin of 15.50% and a return on equity of 21.01%.

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