PulteGroup Stock Slides -7% With A 6-Day Losing Spree
PulteGroup (PHM) stock hit day 6-day losing streak, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -7%. The company market cap has crashed by about $1.7 Bil over the last 6 days, and currently stands at $23 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 8.6% compared to 17.5% for S&P 500. This calls for re-evaluation of stock’s valuation, and find out whether this is an opportunity, or a trap.
What Triggered The Slide?
| Catalyst | Details | Impact | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Negative Analyst Outlook and Weakening Housing Market Sentiment |
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2025-12-23 |
| Broad Homebuilder Sector Weakness |
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2025-12-15 |
Opportunity or Trap?
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Below is our take on valuation.
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 (For details, see Buy or Sell PHM).
But here is the real interesting point.
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Returns vs 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 | -1.5% | 0.5% |
| 6D (Current Streak) | -7.0% | 1.4% |
| 1M (21D) | -2.2% | 4.6% |
| 3M (63D) | -10.1% | 4.1% |
| YTD 2025 | 8.6% | 17.5% |
| 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 95 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 39 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 35 | 17 |
| 4D | 49 | 10 |
| 5D | 9 | 3 |
| 6D | 1 | 7 |
| 7D or more | 1 | 2 |
| Total >=3 D | 95 | 39 |
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.