Why is PHM Down Today?

PHM
$112.84
▼ -2.77% ($-3.13)
Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 4:34 PM ET (532 min ago)

About Pultegroup, Inc.

PulteGroup Inc is a homebuilder in the United States. The company mainly builds single-family detached homes and offers products to entry-level, move-up, and active-adult buyers. It also offers homebuyers mortgage financing, title, and insurance agency services through its financial services segment...

Sector: OPERATIVE BUILDERS
Market Cap: $26.52B
Forward P/E: 10.3
52-Week Range: $108.49 - $144.50
Employees: 6,793

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 OPERATIVE BUILDERS sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The OPERATIVE BUILDERS sector is down 2.0% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.3x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

OPERATIVE BUILDERS sector: -2.0%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most OPERATIVE BUILDERS stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

PHM is significantly underperforming the market (-3.0% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.18%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.31%
PHM
This Stock
-2.77%
vs S&P 500: -2.95%
vs Nasdaq: -3.08%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, PHM is expected to trade between:
$109.45 - $115.10

Key Level to Watch

$107.20 support
Watch for breakdown below $112.84

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Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 4:34 PM (532 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bearish
Options Sentiment
1.37
Put/Call Ratio
89.5%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 2,440
Put Volume: 3,346
Total: 5,786

Historical Context

PHM has moved more than 3.0% down on 14 occasions in the past year.

28.6%
Continuation Rate
4/14 times continued down
+1.33%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Sep 08, 2026 (-3.5%) → Next day: -0.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is PHM stock down today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The OPERATIVE BUILDERS sector is down 2.0% on average.

Is PHM stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, PHM shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the PHM stock price target?

PHM is currently trading at $112.84. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $109.45 - $115.10. See long-term price prediction →

Will PHM stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that PHM's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $107.20 (support).

Is PHM stock oversold or overbought?

PHM's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 39.3. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for PHM stock?

PHM's 10-day momentum indicator is at -2.49. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is PHM outperforming or underperforming the market?

PHM (-2.77%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-3.0% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.18%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.31%.

What does MACD indicate for PHM?

PHM's MACD (-2.19) is currently above the signal line (-2.26), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 19.4) is weak.

Is PHM in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, PHM is in a bearish trend. The price ($112.84) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($119.13) and 50-day SMA ($125.17). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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