NYSE$PHM
PulteGroup Inc · Q4 2020 earnings
Q4 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
PulteGroup's financial performance reflected strength in the housing market, driven by a 24% increase in net new orders and a 220 basis point increase in gross margin.
PulteGroup reported a strong fourth quarter with net income of $1.62 per share. Net new orders increased 24% and home sale revenues increased 5%. The company's backlog grew 44% to 15,158 homes.
- Net income of $1.62 per share was reported.
- Net new orders increased 24% to 7,056 homes; order value increased 33% to $3.3 billion.
- Home sale revenues increased 5% to $3.1 billion.
- Backlog increased 44% to 15,158 homes with a value of $6.8 billion.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
PulteGroup · Revenue · Quarterly
$3.19B
Revenue by segment
PulteGroup · $106M total across 1 segment · Q4 2020
- Financial Services$106M+51.8%100.0%
Forward guidance
PulteGroup enters 2021 with tremendous momentum supported by outstanding operating metrics and a backlog of more than 15,000 homes.
Tailwinds
- Ongoing strength in demand for new homes.
- Low mortgage rates.
- Years of underbuilding new homes.
- Limited supply of homes for sale.
- Increasing desire for homeownership and single-family living.
Headwinds
- Interest rate changes and the availability of mortgage financing.
- Competition within the industries in which we operate.
- The availability and cost of land and other raw materials used by us in our homebuilding operations.
- The impact of any changes to our strategy in responding to the cyclical nature of the industry
- The availability and cost of insurance covering risks associated with our businesses.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2020
+1.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
+2.4%
Avg return
5 days after
+3.6%
Avg return
30 days after
59%
41 / 69 earnings
Positive
+19.9%
Q2 2012
Best reaction
-11.3%
Q2 2013
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +2.8% | -2.1% | -8.7% | |
| Q4 2025 | +1.5% | +5.8% | +11.3% | |
| Q3 2025 | -0.1% | -2.2% | -7.2% | |
| Q2 2025 | -1.1% | +0.3% | +5.5% | |
| Q1 2025 | +8.4% | +9.4% | +5.9% | |
| Q4 2024 | +4.9% | -2.3% | -8.6% | |
| Q3 2024 | -7.7% | -8.2% | -11.2% | |
| Q2 2024 | -2.5% | +3.5% | +2.8% | |
| Q1 2024 | +4.1% | +5.5% | +4.6% | |
| Q4 2023 | -1.4% | -0.1% | +2.2% | |
| Q3 2023 | +0.6% | +1.9% | +24.6% | |
| Q2 2023 | +7.3% | +8.0% | -0.2% | |
| Q1 2023 | +1.2% | +5.2% | +4.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | +12.4% | +13.1% | +4.4% | |
| Q3 2022 | +2.4% | +6.2% | +17.8% | |
| Q2 2022 | -2.3% | -2.4% | -3.7% | |
| Q1 2022 | +0.3% | +4.7% | +9.7% | |
| Q4 2021 | +3.2% | -7.5% | -6.5% | |
| Q3 2021 | -2.2% | -3.6% | +5.6% | |
| Q2 2021 | -1.4% | +2.8% | +0.9% | |
| Q1 2021 | +7.1% | +7.9% | +5.6% | |
| Q4 2020 | -7.9% | -2.7% | -4.5% | |
| Q3 2020 | -2.8% | -8.6% | -3.5% | |
| Q2 2020 | +8.1% | +10.3% | +20.4% | |
| Q1 2020 | +6.5% | +20.4% | +38.4% | |
| Q4 2019 | +3.9% | +0.8% | -5.8% | |
| Q3 2019 | +4.3% | +5.8% | +2.1% | |
| Q2 2019 | -7.7% | -4.8% | -1.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | +5.4% | +4.1% | +4.5% | |
| Q4 2018 | +0.8% | +1.2% | -0.1% | |
| Q3 2018 | +6.0% | +14.6% | +22.9% | |
| Q2 2018 | -2.9% | -1.7% | -1.5% | |
| Q1 2018 | +5.9% | +7.8% | +4.5% | |
| Q4 2017 | -4.8% | -8.2% | -14.1% | |
| Q3 2017 | +4.8% | +7.8% | +17.7% | |
| Q2 2017 | -0.5% | -0.3% | +2.0% | |
| Q1 2017 | -1.6% | -1.8% | -0.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | +4.0% | +5.2% | +6.3% | |
| Q3 2016 | -4.1% | -6.6% | -5.2% | |
| Q2 2016 | +7.0% | +8.2% | +3.8% | |
| Q1 2016 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +4.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -5.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -7.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -5.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +4.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +8.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -11.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +8.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +19.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +15.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -4.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -9.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +3.5% | — | — |
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