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PulteGroup, Inc. is a U.S. homebuilder whose updates center on home sales, new orders, backlog, land acquisition and development, and market conditions across more than 45 markets. The company builds under brands including Pulte Homes, Centex, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes, and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, serving entry-level, move-up and active-adult buyers.
Recurring news also covers dividends, share repurchase authorizations, board nominations, investor presentations, builder relationships and community expansion. PulteGroup also reports on mortgage financing, title and insurance agency services through its financial services segment.
PulteGroup (NYSE: PHM) announced that Debra W. Still, Vice Chair of Pulte Financial Services, will retire at the end of 2025 after a remarkable 42-year career with the company. Still served as President of Pulte Mortgage from 2004 and CEO of Pulte Financial Services from 2010 to 2023 before becoming Vice Chair.
Under Still's leadership, Pulte Financial Services expanded to include Pulte Mortgage LLC, PGP Title, and Pulte Insurance Agency, employing over 1,100 people nationwide. She made history as the second woman to chair the Mortgage Bankers Association in 2013 and will continue her board service with Chimera Investment Corporation and Enact Holdings, Inc. post-retirement.
PulteGroup (NYSE: PHM) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial results release and conference call for Tuesday, July 22, 2025. The earnings release will be issued before market opening, followed by a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET. Investors can access the live audio webcast through PulteGroup's website by visiting the Events & Presentations section under the Investor tab. For direct call participation, the dial-in number is (888) 440-6928 with conference ID 6106699. The call recording will be available within 24 hours, and an archive will be accessible on the company's website.
PulteGroup (PHM) has announced the grand opening of two new Del Webb active adult communities in the Indianapolis area. Sagebriar in Greenwood opened on May 10, 2025, featuring 524 lots across 186 acres, while Finch Creek in Noblesville will open on June 7, 2025, with 675 residences on 514 acres. Both communities offer Del Webb's GenYou™ home designs starting in the mid-$300's.
The communities will feature 15,000 sq. ft. clubhouses with state-of-the-art amenities including fitness centers, indoor pools, golf simulators, and various activity rooms. Outdoor amenities include pickleball courts, community gardens, dog parks, and walking trails. Both locations offer strategic access to major highways and local attractions, with full-time Lifestyle Directors managing community engagement.
PulteGroup (NYSE: PHM) has announced a quarterly cash dividend payment of $0.22 per common share. The dividend will be paid on July 2, 2025, to shareholders who are recorded as owners of PHM stock at the close of business on June 17, 2025. This dividend declaration demonstrates the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders through regular cash distributions.
PulteGroup has reached a historic milestone with its Built to Honor program, delivering its 100th mortgage-free home to U.S. Army Sergeant Aisha Hardemon. The program, launched in 2013, has served veteran families across 17 states, representing over $35 million in donated homes and materials.
Sergeant Hardemon, who served from 2007 to 2013 with deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, will receive her new home in the Hawthorne Ridge community in McDonough, Georgia. Her military service earned her the Army Commendation Medal and Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Two Campaign Stars.
The Built to Honor program has eliminated 36,000 monthly mortgage payments for veteran families, allowing them to focus on healing rather than housing costs. The initiative, partnering with Building Homes for Heroes, demonstrates PulteGroup's commitment to supporting military veterans transitioning to civilian life.
PulteGroup (NYSE: PHM) reported Q1 2025 financial results with net income of $523 million, or $2.57 per share, down from $663 million ($3.10 per share) in the prior year. Home sale revenues decreased 2% to $3.7 billion, reflecting a 6% increase in average sales price to $570,000, offset by a 7% decrease in closings to 6,583 homes.
The company maintained a strong gross margin of 27.5% and reported net new orders of 7,765 homes valued at $4.5 billion. Quarter-end backlog stood at 11,335 homes worth $7.2 billion. PulteGroup repurchased $300 million of common shares and ended the quarter with a $1.3 billion cash position and an 11.7% debt-to-capital ratio.
Management noted that while buyers responded positively to interest rate declines, affordability challenges persist due to high selling prices and monthly payments.
Del Webb, the leading builder of 55+ communities, celebrated the grand opening of Del Webb Barton Village in Lebanon, Metro Nashville, drawing over 500 attendees from across the country. The event featured an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 28, attended by Wilson County Mayor Randall Hutto, Lebanon Mayor Rick Bell, and city officials.
The 240-acre active adult community is part of the 350-acre mixed-use, master-planned Barton Village development, strategically located off Interstate 40 in Wilson County. The community will feature over 700 homes and extensive amenities including a 16,000-square-foot residents' clubhouse, outdoor amphitheater, resort-style pools, pickleball courts, and dedicated food-truck areas.
As Del Webb's first entry into a mixed-use, master-planned community in the region, residents will have access to retail, dining, offices, and medical facilities. The first homeowners are expected to move in by October 2025 at 250 Barton Village Blvd.
PulteGroup (NYSE: PHM) has achieved a significant milestone by being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the fifth consecutive year, ranking 47th in 2025. The recognition is based on extensive employee feedback and company submissions to Great Place To Work®.
Key employee survey results showed impressive satisfaction metrics:
- 93% consider PulteGroup a great workplace
- 95% feel given substantial responsibility
- 97% felt welcomed upon joining
- 94% believe in management's ethical practices
- 95% express pride in their employment
The prestigious recognition, determined by Great Place To Work®, requires companies to be Certified™ with 1,000+ U.S. employees. Companies on this list consistently demonstrate superior market performance and competitive advantages in areas like retention and innovation.
Del Webb, the leading builder of 55+ active adult communities, has announced the successful launch of Del Webb Hickory Greens near Cleveland, Ohio. The community saw remarkable demand with 50 homes sold within the first 30 days of opening.
The 622-home development spans 325 acres and features a 14,000-square-foot amenity center with indoor and outdoor pools, pickleball courts, and a fitness center. A unique 10,000-square-foot indoor Raquet Club includes pickleball courts and a golf simulator. The community offers 170 acres of green space, walking trails, a dog park, and a community garden.
Two distinct home collections are available: the Cottage Series (1,501-1,595 sq. ft.) and Retreat Series (1,647-2,026 sq. ft.), with prices starting in the upper $300s. Located in Columbia Township, the community provides easy access to Cleveland amenities, being just 30 minutes from downtown and 15 minutes from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.