PulteGroup: Turbulent 2025, Hold For Better Days

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Summary

  • I rate PulteGroup a hold due to persistent macro headwinds and underperformance versus the S&P 500 in 2025.
  • Despite resilient profitability and shareholder-friendly actions, declining home closings and weak topline growth warrant caution.
  • My sensitivity analysis shows a balanced risk-reward profile, with limited upside unless the macro environment improves.
  • Current shareholders should hold, but new investors may find better opportunities outside this cyclical sector until conditions stabilize.

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Investment Thesis

I’m rating PulteGroup, Inc.(NYSE:PHM) a hold due to the challenging housing market in 2025. PulteGroup's stock declined about 4%, underperforming the S&P 500 and signals the impacts of the unfavorable climate.

However, despite the

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