PulteGroup (NYSE:PHM) VP Brien O’meara Sells 4,000 Shares

PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:PHM) VP Brien O’meara sold 4,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $135.51, for a total value of $542,040.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president directly owned 8,601 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,165,521.51. This represents a 31.74% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink.

PulteGroup Price Performance

PulteGroup stock opened at $135.21 on Friday. 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, Inc. has a 52 week low of $88.07 and a 52 week high of $142.11. The stock has a market capitalization of $26.00 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.16, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.53 and a beta of 1.33. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $125.34 and a 200-day moving average of $125.45.

PulteGroup Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 2nd. Stockholders 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 dividend yield of 0.8%. PulteGroup’s dividend payout ratio is 9.35%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On PulteGroup

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms recently issued reports on PHM. Citigroup upped their price objective on shares of PulteGroup from $128.00 to $136.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of PulteGroup from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Sunday, January 11th. Citizens Jmp initiated coverage on PulteGroup in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. They issued a “market outperform” rating and a $145.00 price target for the company. BTIG Research started coverage on PulteGroup in a research report on Monday, December 1st. They set a “neutral” rating on the stock. Finally, Evercore upped their target price on PulteGroup from $134.00 to $143.00 in a report on Friday, January 30th. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, PulteGroup has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $140.15.

More PulteGroup News

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

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.