PulteGroup (NYSE:PHM) EVP Todd Sheldon Sells 14,220 Shares

PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:PHM) EVP Todd Sheldon sold 14,220 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $135.01, for a total transaction of $1,919,842.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 69,753 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $9,417,352.53. This represents a 16.93% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink.

PulteGroup Stock Up 0.9%

PHM stock opened at $135.21 on Friday. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $125.34 and its 200 day moving average is $125.45. The firm has a market cap of $26.00 billion, a PE ratio of 12.16, a P/E/G ratio of 1.53 and a beta of 1.33. PulteGroup, Inc. has a one year low of $88.07 and a one year high of $142.11. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a current ratio of 1.01.

PulteGroup Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 2nd. Investors of record on Tuesday, March 17th will be issued a $0.26 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 17th. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. PulteGroup’s dividend payout ratio is presently 9.35%.

PulteGroup News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting PulteGroup this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Del Webb (Pulte’s active-adult brand) broke ground on two resort‑style communities in the Columbus, OH area — a sign of geographic expansion and ongoing community starts that could support future revenue and backlog growth. Del Webb Breaks Ground
• Positive Sentiment: PulteGroup announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share (annualized yield ~0.8%), reinforcing shareholder returns and signaling confidence in cash flow. Ex-dividend and record dates were disclosed with the payout scheduled for April. Dividend Announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: Unusually heavy call-option buying (nearly 9,941 calls in one session, ~1,498% above typical volume) suggests some traders are positioned for further upside, but options flow can be speculative and short‑term. Options Volume Report
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent coverage/analysis highlights shifting fair‑value and street views on PHM; useful context for investors but not an immediate catalyst. Analyst/Valuation Story
• Negative Sentiment: Several executives disclosed sizeable open‑market stock sales this week (large supply from insiders can pressure sentiment): COO Matthew Koart sold 15,309 shares (~$2.08M). Koart Form 4
• Negative Sentiment: EVP Todd N. Sheldon sold 14,220 shares (~$1.92M), reducing his stake ~17% — another notable insider liquidation. Sheldon Form 4
• Negative Sentiment: VP Brien P. O’Meara sold 4,000 shares (~$542k), cutting his holding by ~31.7%. O’Meara Form 4
• Negative Sentiment: Insider Ryan Marshall sold 111,250 shares (~$14.9M), a ~14.4% reduction — the largest single insider sale reported and the most likely near‑term negative signal for sentiment. Marshall Form 4

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms have weighed in on PHM. Oppenheimer restated an “outperform” rating and set a $149.00 price objective (up from $140.00) on shares of PulteGroup in a research report on Friday, January 30th. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their target price on PulteGroup from $111.00 to $115.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a report on Friday, January 30th. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “neutral” rating and issued a $144.00 target price on shares of PulteGroup in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Wall Street Zen upgraded PulteGroup from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday, January 11th. Finally, Citigroup raised their price objective on PulteGroup from $128.00 to $136.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $140.15.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On PulteGroup

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Rachor Investment Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in shares of PulteGroup in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Private Wealth Management Group LLC grew its holdings in PulteGroup by 281.7% in the 3rd quarter. Private Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 271 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $36,000 after buying an additional 200 shares in the last quarter. Lloyd Advisory Services LLC. acquired a new stake in shares of PulteGroup in the 4th quarter worth $33,000. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of PulteGroup in the 2nd quarter worth $32,000. Finally, High Point Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of PulteGroup during the 4th quarter worth $38,000. 89.90% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About PulteGroup

PulteGroup, Inc (NYSE: PHM) is a U.S.-based residential homebuilder that designs, constructs and sells single-family homes and develops master-planned communities. The company operates multiple national and regional brands that target different buyer segments, including first-time buyers, move-up buyers and active-adult customers. Its operations encompass land acquisition and development, home design and construction, community amenities and ongoing customer service and warranty programs.

PulteGroup markets homes under several well-known brands, such as Pulte Homes, Centex and Del Webb, among others, offering a range of product types from entry-level detached homes to larger, higher-end residences and age-restricted active-adult communities.