The Federal Reserve has kept interest rates at record-high levels for quite some time, citing additional progress in price pressures ebbing toward the central bank’s target of 2%. However, July’s doomed jobs data raised recession fearmongering and compelled market participants to believe that the Fed has been a bit late in slashing interest rates.Nevertheless, cooling consumer and wholesale prices last month strengthened hopes that the Fed would initiate an interest rate cut in September, even if it won’t b ...

文章核心观点 - 本年度房地产建筑商面临利率上升的压力,但随着9月降息预期上升,抵押贷款利率已降至一年多来的最低水平 [1][2] - 随着抵押贷款利率大幅下降,房地产公司PulteGroup、KB Home和M/I Homes成为了吸引投资者的不错选择 [2] 抵押贷款利率下降 - 30年期固定抵押贷款平均利率从上周的6.73%下降至6.47%,为2023年5月以来的最低水平,而去年同期为6.96% [3] - 15年期固定抵押贷款平均利率从上周的5.99%下降至5.63%,而去年同期为6.34% [4] - 抵押贷款利率下降是由于就业报告不佳引发了对经济衰退的担忧,预计美联储将在9月放松货币政策并降息,导致长期债券收益率下降 [5][6][7] 房地产公司表现 - PulteGroup专注于入门级住房需求,并通过客户导向的战略提高了利润率,其ROE达25.7%,被视为非常强劲 [10][11][12][13] - KB Home的"订制建造"方法为其带来了竞争优势,提高了收入 [14][15] - M/I Homes的净利润率为12.7%,高于行业平均水平10.9%,体现了较强的盈利能力 [16][17] - 这三家公司股价年初至今分别上涨18.3%、27.6%和3.4% [18]

Atlanta, GA-based homebuilder PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM) recently reported robust second-quarter 2024 results, showcasing the resilience of housing demand and the company's sustainable improvements in capital efficiency despite a challenging interest rate environment.The company exceeded earnings and revenue expectations, driven by a balanced operating model. This model facilitated an increase in average sales price (ASP), closings, and gross margin expansion, collectively boosting earnings by 19%.Investors rea ...

miflippo It may come as a surprise that the largest homebuilders have crushed the broader market over the past decade. While the S&P 500 achieved total returns of 235% over the last ten years, 101% at 5Y mark, and 20% over the TTM, the iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF (ITB) has risen by an impressive 451%, 213%, and 32% respectively. This outstanding performance is all the more noteworthy given the challenges posted by a volatile interest rate environment, rising construction costs, and ever-changing ...

The broader U.S. equity markets witnessed a modest uptrend over the past few trading days, buoyed by optimism related to rate cuts driven by easing inflationary pressures and solid economic metrics that portrayed the resilience of the economy. In addition, a relatively healthy earnings performance from hitherto reported companies ignited hopes of a possible rate cut as early as September.The markets now await the Federal Reserve’s update on the monetary policy as it wraps up its policy meeting later today. ...

Growth stocks are attractive to many investors, as above-average financial growth helps these stocks easily grab the market's attention and produce exceptional returns. However, it isn't easy to find a great growth stock.In addition to volatility, these stocks carry above-average risk by their very nature. Also, one could end up losing from a stock whose growth story is actually over or nearing its end.However, the task of finding cutting-edge growth stocks is made easy with the help of the Zacks Growth Sty ...

Have you been paying attention to shares of PulteGroup (PHM) ? Shares have been on the move with the stock up 18.1% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $130.93 in the previous session. PulteGroup has gained 25.9% since the start of the year compared to the 16.8% move for the Zacks Construction sector and the 20.8% return for the Zacks Building Products - Home Builders industry.What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has an impressive record of positive earnings surprises, as it hasn ...

报告公司投资评级 公司未给出评级。[3] 报告的核心观点 1. 公司保持稳健的经营和业绩增长,资本配置兼顾企业发展和股东回报。[6] 2. 公司的财务安全,杠杆水平进一步降低,目前股价对应2023年估值约为11XPE,随着美国降息预期加强,公司业绩对降息的敏感性及股价弹性将会体现,建议积极关注。[6] 公司经营情况总结 1. 2024Q2业绩符合预期:营收46亿美元,同比增长9.8%;净利润8.09亿美元,同比增长12.3%;毛利率和净利率分别为30.3%和17.6%,均同比提升0.4个百分点;每股基本收益3.86美元,同比增长19.5%。[10] 2. 房屋销售均价提升,利润率改善:2024Q2房屋开发业务收入44.48亿美元,同比增长9.6%,主要由于交付房屋数量和均价分别增长7.7%和1.7%;房屋开发业务毛利率为29.9%,同比提升30个基点。[11] 3. 现金流强劲,财务杠杆进一步降低:截至2024Q2,公司有息负债16.5亿元,现金及等价物14.5亿元,总资本负债率降至12.8%,较2023年底降低了3.1个百分点。公司在2024Q2回购了280万股,回购金额约3.14亿美元,上半年累计回购金额达到5.6亿美元。[12] 4. 维持2024年业绩指引:预计2024Q3交付新房7400-7800套,同比增长5-10%;2024全年交付新房31000套,同比增长8%;交付房屋均价预计54~55万美元/套;房屋开发业务毛利率约为29%左右;SG&A费用约占房屋开发业务收入的9.2%~9.5%;税率约24%~24.5%;全年土地购置及开发目标约50亿美元。[13]

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 1-9804 PULTEGROUP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Michigan 38-2766606 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer ...

PulteGroup Inc. (PHM) reported stellar results in second-quarter 2024, wherein earnings and revenues handily beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate.In the second quarter of 2024, PulteGroup saw significant benefits from key factors driving its success. The company's balanced operating model resulted in increases in closings, average sales price, and gross margin, which collectively led to a 19.3% increase in earnings per share (EPS). Strong cash flows provided the flexibility to invest in business growth, return ...