Shares of PulteGroup (PHM) have been strong performers lately, with the stock up 0.5% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $136.47 in the previous session. PulteGroup has gained 29.5% since the start of the year compared to the 19% move for the Zacks Construction sector and the 25.8% return for the Zacks Building Products - Home Builders industry.What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, as it hasn't missed our earnings consensus esti ...