Equity Profile

PHM

PulteGroup, Inc.

Consumer DiscretionaryHomebuilding$23.0B

Jul22Wed

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026Pre-Market9:00 AM EDT

Company Snapshot

PulteGroup, Inc. is a major player in the homebuilding industry, focusing on constructing residential properties across the United States....

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS (Earnings Per Share)

EPS is a key measure of profitability and will indicate how well the company is managing costs and generating income.

N/A

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth reflects the company's ability to sell homes and expand its market share, crucial in a competitive housing market.

N/A

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PHM Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

PulteGroup, Inc. is a major player in the homebuilding industry, focusing on constructing residential properties across the United States. As part of the consumer discretionary sector, its performance is closely tied to housing market trends and consumer spending, making it an important indicator of economic health.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

75%

Avg EPS Surprise

+8.24%

Avg Stock Reaction

+2.90%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1-2026, PulteGroup reported an EPS of $1.79, slightly missing expectations. Despite the miss, the stock reacted positively, gaining 2.41% the next day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts are cautiously optimistic about PulteGroup's upcoming earnings, with expectations for steady performance despite recent challenges in the housing market.

Bull Case

If PulteGroup can show strong home sales and manage costs effectively, it may exceed earnings expectations, leading to a positive stock reaction.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company reports lower-than-expected sales or higher costs, it could signal trouble in the housing market, negatively impacting the stock.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will be the reported home sales volume for the quarter?

Home sales volume is a direct indicator of demand and can significantly influence revenue and profitability.

How is the company managing costs in the current economic environment?

Cost management will be critical for maintaining margins, especially if sales are under pressure.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the impact of rising interest rates on home sales, which could lead to a larger-than-expected decline in revenue.

Supporting Evidence

Options pricing suggests a significant move, indicating uncertainty not reflected in current consensus estimates.

The recent trend of missed earnings could signal deeper issues in the housing market that analysts are overlooking.

Key Risk

If home sales volume comes in below 5%, it could challenge the optimistic outlook currently held by analysts.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core thesis revolves around the health of the housing market and PulteGroup's ability to navigate economic challenges.

Bull Confirmed If

A home sales volume increase of over 10% compared to the previous quarter would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

A decline in home sales volume below 5% would confirm the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±13.52%

Historical Avg

±4.7%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant potential move, indicating that traders expect volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±13.5% while PHM has averaged ±4.7% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.4%

30d HV

34.8%

Calls (164K)P/C Ratio: 2.15Puts (24K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If PulteGroup beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 2.92%, confirming confidence in the housing market.

In-Line / Cautious

A cautious in-line report may lead to muted reactions, with the stock likely to move within the historical average of around 4.71%.

Miss

If the company misses expectations, history suggests a potential decline of around 2.83%, raising concerns about market conditions.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on home sales volume and how it compares to previous quarters.
2Details on cost management strategies in response to economic pressures.
3Insights into demand trends in the housing market.
4Any commentary on the impact of interest rates on home buying.
5Management's outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year.

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Company Snapshot

PulteGroup, Inc. is a major player in the homebuilding industry, focusing on constructing residential properties across the United States....

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS (Earnings Per Share)

EPS is a key measure of profitability and will indicate how well the company is managing costs and generating income.

N/A

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth reflects the company's ability to sell homes and expand its market share, crucial in a competitive housing market.

N/A

1 more metrics, Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

PHM Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

75%

Avg EPS Surprise

+8.24%

Avg Stock Reaction

+2.90%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1-2026, PulteGroup reported an EPS of $1.79, slightly missing expectations. Despite the miss, the stock reacted positively, gaining 2.41% the next day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts are cautiously optimistic about PulteGroup's upcoming earnings, with expectations for steady performance despite recent challenges in the housing market.

Bull Case

If PulteGroup can show strong home sales and manage costs effectively, it may exceed earnings expectations, leading to a positive stock reaction.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company reports lower-than-expected sales or higher costs, it could signal trouble in the housing market, negatively impacting the stock.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will be the reported home sales volume for the quarter?

Home sales volume is a direct indicator of demand and can significantly influence revenue and profitability.

How is the company managing costs in the current economic environment?

Cost management will be critical for maintaining margins, especially if sales are under pressure.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the impact of rising interest rates on home sales, which could lead to a larger-than-expected decline in revenue.

Supporting Evidence

Options pricing suggests a significant move, indicating uncertainty not reflected in current consensus estimates.

The recent trend of missed earnings could signal deeper issues in the housing market that analysts are overlooking.

Key Risk

If home sales volume comes in below 5%, it could challenge the optimistic outlook currently held by analysts.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core thesis revolves around the health of the housing market and PulteGroup's ability to navigate economic challenges.

Bull Confirmed If

A home sales volume increase of over 10% compared to the previous quarter would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

A decline in home sales volume below 5% would confirm the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±13.52%

Historical Avg

±4.7%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant potential move, indicating that traders expect volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±13.5% while PHM has averaged ±4.7% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.4%

30d HV

34.8%

Calls (164K)P/C Ratio: 2.15Puts (24K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If PulteGroup beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 2.92%, confirming confidence in the housing market.

In-Line / Cautious

A cautious in-line report may lead to muted reactions, with the stock likely to move within the historical average of around 4.71%.

Miss

If the company misses expectations, history suggests a potential decline of around 2.83%, raising concerns about market conditions.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on home sales volume and how it compares to previous quarters.
2Details on cost management strategies in response to economic pressures.
3Insights into demand trends in the housing market.
4Any commentary on the impact of interest rates on home buying.
5Management's outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year.