Kinsale Capital Group Inc. Has $8.78 Million Stock Position in PulteGroup, Inc. $PHM

Kinsale Capital Group Inc. raised its position in shares of PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:PHM) by 8.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 66,428 shares of the construction company’s stock after purchasing an additional 5,069 shares during the quarter. PulteGroup accounts for 1.6% of Kinsale Capital Group Inc.’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 27th biggest holding. Kinsale Capital Group Inc.’s holdings in PulteGroup were worth $8,777,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in PulteGroup in the second quarter valued at about $32,000. Rexford Capital Inc. bought a new position in PulteGroup during the second quarter valued at approximately $35,000. Private Wealth Management Group LLC grew its position in PulteGroup by 281.7% in the third quarter. Private Wealth Management Group LLC now owns 271 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $36,000 after acquiring an additional 200 shares in the last quarter. True Wealth Design LLC increased its stake in shares of PulteGroup by 229.6% during the 3rd quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 356 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $47,000 after purchasing an additional 248 shares during the last quarter. Finally, SJS Investment Consulting Inc. raised its holdings in shares of PulteGroup by 1,423.1% during the 3rd quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 396 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $52,000 after purchasing an additional 370 shares in the last quarter. 89.90% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have recently commented on PHM. Citigroup lifted their price target on shares of PulteGroup from $128.00 to $136.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Zacks Research lowered shares of PulteGroup from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Monday, January 26th. Barclays set a $115.00 target price on PulteGroup in a research report on Monday, December 8th. BTIG Research started coverage on PulteGroup in a research note on Monday, December 1st. They set a “neutral” rating for the company. Finally, Raymond James Financial reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $145.00 price objective on shares of PulteGroup in a report on Wednesday. Nine analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, PulteGroup presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $140.15.

Insider Activity

In other news, EVP Todd N. Sheldon sold 14,220 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $135.01, for a total value of $1,919,842.20. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 69,753 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $9,417,352.53. This represents a 16.93% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, insider Ryan Marshall sold 111,250 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $133.86, for a total value of $14,891,925.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 659,392 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $88,266,213.12. The trade was a 14.44% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 144,779 shares of company stock valued at $19,432,616 in the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 0.76% of the company’s stock.

PulteGroup Stock Performance

Shares of PHM opened at $135.21 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $26.00 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.16, a PEG ratio of 1.55 and a beta of 1.33. PulteGroup, Inc. has a twelve month low of $88.07 and a twelve month high of $142.11. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a current ratio of 1.01. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $125.34 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $125.48.

PulteGroup Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 2nd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 17th will be paid a dividend of $0.26 per share. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 17th. This represents a $1.04 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.8%. PulteGroup’s dividend payout ratio is currently 9.35%.

PulteGroup News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting PulteGroup this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Del Webb (Pulte’s active-adult brand) broke ground on two resort‑style communities in the Columbus, OH area — a sign of geographic expansion and ongoing community starts that could support future revenue and backlog growth. Del Webb Breaks Ground
• Positive Sentiment: PulteGroup announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.26 per share (annualized yield ~0.8%), reinforcing shareholder returns and signaling confidence in cash flow. Ex-dividend and record dates were disclosed with the payout scheduled for April. Dividend Announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: Unusually heavy call-option buying (nearly 9,941 calls in one session, ~1,498% above typical volume) suggests some traders are positioned for further upside, but options flow can be speculative and short‑term. Options Volume Report
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent coverage/analysis highlights shifting fair‑value and street views on PHM; useful context for investors but not an immediate catalyst. Analyst/Valuation Story
• Negative Sentiment: Several executives disclosed sizeable open‑market stock sales this week (large supply from insiders can pressure sentiment): COO Matthew Koart sold 15,309 shares (~$2.08M). Koart Form 4
• Negative Sentiment: EVP Todd N. Sheldon sold 14,220 shares (~$1.92M), reducing his stake ~17% — another notable insider liquidation. Sheldon Form 4
• Negative Sentiment: VP Brien P. O’Meara sold 4,000 shares (~$542k), cutting his holding by ~31.7%. O’Meara Form 4
• Negative Sentiment: Insider Ryan Marshall sold 111,250 shares (~$14.9M), a ~14.4% reduction — the largest single insider sale reported and the most likely near‑term negative signal for sentiment. Marshall Form 4

PulteGroup Company Profile

PulteGroup, Inc (NYSE: PHM) is a U.S.-based residential homebuilder that designs, constructs and sells single-family homes and develops master-planned communities. The company operates multiple national and regional brands that target different buyer segments, including first-time buyers, move-up buyers and active-adult customers. Its operations encompass land acquisition and development, home design and construction, community amenities and ongoing customer service and warranty programs.

PulteGroup markets homes under several well-known brands, such as Pulte Homes, Centex and Del Webb, among others, offering a range of product types from entry-level detached homes to larger, higher-end residences and age-restricted active-adult communities.