Pultegroup Stock Price, News & Analysis

PulteGroup (NYSE: PHM) has announced a 7% increase in its quarterly cash dividend, raising it to $0.15 per share. This dividend will be payable on January 4, 2022, to shareholders of record by December 15, 2021. This marks the fourth consecutive year of dividend increases, totaling a 67% rise since 2018. The company credits its strong cash flows for this decision, which also supports ongoing land investment and share repurchase initiatives.

Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE:BKI) announced that Pulte Mortgage, a subsidiary of PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:PHM), will implement the MSP loan servicing system along with additional solutions to enhance their mortgage servicing operations. This adoption emphasizes automation and regulatory compliance. The MSP system supports various loan types, improving operational efficiency and customer experience. Pulte Mortgage will also utilize Black Knight's Customer Service solution and Actionable Intelligence Platform for better analytics and customer engagement.

U.S. Army Sergeant Bryan Edwards received keys to a new, mortgage-free home in Laurel, Maryland, through PulteGroup's Built to Honor® program, which aids wounded veterans. This three-bedroom, three-bathroom home was specially designed for the Edwards family and is part of PulteGroup’s commitment to supporting military families. This is the second home dedicated in the Washington D.C. area by the program, which has donated over 60 homes since its inception in 2013.

PulteGroup reported a strong Q3 2021 with a net income of $476 million, or $1.82 per share, a 36% increase from the previous year. The company saw a 18% rise in home sale revenues to $3.3 billion, driven by a 9% increase in closings to 7,007 homes. Gross margin improved by 200 basis points to 26.5%. However, net new orders decreased 17% to 6,796 homes. The unit backlog grew 33% to 19,845 homes, valued at $10.3 billion.

PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM) will announce its third quarter 2021 financial results on October 26, 2021, before market opening. A conference call is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET that same day, where the results will be discussed. Investors can access a live audio webcast by visiting PulteGroup's website. The company, a major player in the homebuilding industry with operations across more than 40 markets, aims to fulfill the diverse housing needs of its customers through its various brands.

PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per common share, payable on October 5, 2021, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 20, 2021. This announcement highlights the company's commitment to returning value to its shareholders while maintaining strong operations across over 40 markets nationwide.