PulteGroup (PHM)
NYSEConsumer DiscretionaryResidential ConstructionSnapshot 2026-09-04
$124.45+0.11%
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NYSEConsumer DiscretionaryResidential ConstructionSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · PHM
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How this business ranks within consumer discretionary on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-09-04.
The screen ranks PHM against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 3 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Not enough signal yet.
Over the trailing year it converted 0.37x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated fragile grew net income 40% of the time over the next year (vs 53% for the rest of the cohort, n=3652).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Met or beat guidance 100% of the last 1 guided quarters · 0.0% avg surprise
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Continue to repurchase shares aggressively, including a $1.5 billion increase in share repurchase authorization in 2026.
Stated as a priority in 6 of last 6 quarters. PulteGroup repurchased $300 million or more each quarter from 2025-Q1 through 2026-Q2, including $373 million in 2026-Q2. The Board approved a $1.5 billion increase in share repurchase authorization in 2026-Q1. The trajectory is delivering consistent capital return through share repurchases.
“Company repurchased $373 million of common shares in the period and announced $1.5 billion increase in share repurchase program.”
“Board approves $1.5 billion increase in share repurchase authorization.”
“PulteGroup repurchased 2.4 million common shares for $300 million in Q4 2025.”
“Repurchased $300 million of common shares in the quarter.”
“Repurchased $300 million of common shares in the second quarter.”
“Repurchased 2.8 million common shares for $300 million in Q1 2025.”
Invest in land acquisition and development to support community count growth of 3% to 5% annually and maintain a strong land pipeline.
Stated as a priority in 6 of last 6 quarters. Community count increased from 994 in 2025-Q2 to 1,074 in 2026-Q2 (+8%). The company invested $1.3 billion in land acquisition in 2026-Q1. The trajectory shows delivering growth in community count supported by land investments.
Focus on generating strong cash flows from operations to support investments and capital returns.
Stated as a priority in 6 of last 6 quarters. Cash from operating activities was $771.1 million in 2025-Q4 and $159.8 million in 2026-Q1. Management consistently emphasizes strong cash flow generation to support investments and capital returns. The trajectory shows persistent focus with fluctuating but substantial cash flow.
Most sensitive to the broad stock market and long-term interest rates.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
10 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by capital-allocation actions. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated neutral grew net income 48% of the time over the next year (vs 53% for the rest of the cohort, n=2538).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-09-04.
“Community count for Q2 2026 averaged 1,074, an 8% increase over Q2 2025.”
“Invested $1.3 billion into land acquisition and development in Q1 2026.”
“Focused on developing a land pipeline to support community count growth of 3% to 5% annually.”
“Invested $1.4 billion into the business in Q3 2025.”
“Aligned home production and land investment to serve current demand and position for future growth.”
“Operating from an average of 961 communities, a 3% increase over prior year.”
“Generated strong cash flow from operations and returned $344 million to shareholders in Q3 2025.”
“Cash from operating activities was $159.8 million in Q1 2026.”
“Cash from operating activities was $771.1 million in Q4 2025.”
“Generated strong cash flow from operations and returned capital to shareholders.”
“Generated strong cash flows and returned funds to shareholders.”
“Used cash flow to invest in business and return capital to shareholders.”