5-Day Sell-Off Sends PulteGroup Stock Down -5.7%
PulteGroup (PHM) stock hit day 5 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -5.7% return. The company has lost about $1.4 Bil in value over the last 5 days, with its current market capitalization at about $23 Bil. The stock remains 10.2% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 16.9% for the S&P 500.
PulteGroup’s recent move reflects investors reassessing housing market risks amid softening December data showing average new seller asking prices down 1.8% month-on-month, and a cooldown in broader home price growth to 1.1%. This shift in sentiment, despite recent Fed rate cuts, fueled a pullback as the market weighs affordability concerns.
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Our take: There are a few things to fear in PHM stock given its overall Moderate operating performance and financial condition. Considering stock’s Low valuation we think it is Attractive (see Buy or Sell PHM).
For quick background, PHM provides land acquisition, residential development, home construction, and mortgage loan origination primarily for homebuyers.
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Comparing PHM Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for PHM stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | PHM | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -0.5% | 0.6% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | -5.7% | 0.9% |
| 1M (21D) | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| 3M (63D) | -8.2% | 3.3% |
| YTD 2025 | 10.2% | 16.9% |
| 2024 | 6.2% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 128.8% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -19.2% | -19.4% |
Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: PHM Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 131 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 34 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 95 | 21 |
| 4D | 27 | 3 |
| 5D | 6 | 8 |
| 6D | 1 | 1 |
| 7D or more | 2 | 1 |
| Total >=3 D | 131 | 34 |
Key Financials for PulteGroup (PHM)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $16.1 Bil | $17.9 Bil |
| Operating Income | $3.4 Bil | $3.9 Bil |
| Net Income | $2.6 Bil | $3.1 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $4.4 Bil | $4.4 Bil |
| Operating Income | $805.5 Mil | $761.3 Mil |
| Net Income | $608.5 Mil | $585.8 Mil |
The losing streak PHM stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming its benchmark that includes all 3 — the S&P 500, S&P mid-cap, and Russell 2000 indices. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.