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PulteGroup (PHM) Tops Q3 Earnings, Misses Revenue Estimates

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PulteGroup Inc. (PHM - Free Report) is one of the leading homebuilders in the U.S. The company caters to all major customer segments: first-time, move-up and active adult, in several markets across the U.S. The brand portfolio under the segment includes Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods.

Investors should also note that 2017 earnings estimate for PHM has moved downward by 1% over the last 30 days. However, PHM has a positive earnings history. The homebuilding company has posted positive earnings surprise in all of the past four quarters, with an average positive surprise of 7.67%.

Currently, PulteGroup has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), but that could definitely change following PulteGroup earnings report which was just released. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

PulteGroup, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise

 

PulteGroup, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | PulteGroup, Inc. Quote

We have highlighted some of the key stats from this just-revealed announcement below:

Earnings: PulteGroup’s adjusted earnings surpassed analysts’ expectations. The Zacks Consensus Estimate called for EPS of 59 cents per share, and the company reported adjusted earnings of 60 cents.

Revenues: PulteGroup reported revenues of $2.13 billion, which missed the consensus estimate of $2.33 billion.

Key Stats to Note: Net new orders increased 11% to 5,300 homes in the quarter.

Check back later for our full write up on this PulteGroup earnings report later!

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