PulteGroup Poised for Earnings Upside with Positive EPS and Sales Guidance

PulteGroup (PHM) is expected to beat earnings expectations this quarter, driven by positive EPS and sales guidance. Analysts predict an 8.59% potential upside to the $122.43 consensus 12-month price target. However, GuruFocus estimates suggest a potential 11.82% downside based on GF Value calculations.

In the latest trading session, PulteGroup (PHM) closed at $109.29, marking a 1.19% increase. This performance outpaced the broader market, with the S&P 500 rising by 0.32%, the Dow by 0.53%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq by 0.26% [1].

Coming into the current day, shares of PulteGroup had gained 9.4% over the past month, outperforming the Construction sector's 4.6% gain and the S&P 500's 4.51% increase [1]. Investors are eagerly anticipating the company's earnings report, scheduled for July 22, 2025. Analysts expect an EPS of $2.94, down 17.88% from the prior-year quarter, with revenue projected at $4.39 billion, indicating a 4.52% decline [1].

For the full year, Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $11.48 per share and revenue of $17.24 billion, reflecting changes of -21.85% and -3.96% from the preceding year [1]. Analysts' upward revisions in estimates suggest a positive outlook on the company's business operations and profitability [1].

Despite the expected earnings beat, GuruFocus estimates suggest a potential 11.82% downside based on GF Value calculations. This discrepancy highlights the importance of considering multiple perspectives when evaluating a company's financial health [1].

PulteGroup currently has a Forward P/E ratio of 9.41, which aligns with its industry average. The PEG ratio stands at 0.31, indicating a more favorable valuation compared to the industry average of 2.23 [1]. The company's Zacks Rank is #4 (Sell), reflecting a cautious outlook among analysts [1].

Investors should closely monitor PulteGroup's upcoming earnings report and analyst revisions to gauge the stock's potential performance. For the latest stock-impacting metrics, refer to Zacks Investment Research [1].

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[1] https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/pultegroup-phm-outperforms-broader-market-what-you-need-know