The upcoming report from PulteGroup (PHM) is expected to reveal quarterly earnings of $3.24 per share, indicating a decline of 1.2% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $4.66 billion, representing an increase of 8.6% year over year.

Over the last 30 days, there has been a downward revision of 0.4% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter, leading to its current level. This signifies the covering analysts' collective reconsideration of their initial forecasts over the course of this timeframe.

Before a company announces its earnings, it is essential to take into account any changes made to earnings estimates. This is a valuable factor in predicting the potential reactions of investors toward the stock. Empirical research has consistently shown a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.

While investors typically rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to gauge how the business may have fared during the quarter, examining analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics often helps gain a deeper insight.

Bearing this in mind, let's now explore the average estimates of specific PulteGroup metrics that are commonly monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts.

Analysts' assessment points toward 'Homebuilding- Home sale revenues' reaching $4.53 billion. The estimate points to a change of +8.9% from the year-ago quarter.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Revenues- Financial Services' of $100.25 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +6.8%.

The consensus estimate for 'Revenues- Homebuilding' stands at $4.56 billion. The estimate indicates a change of +8.6% from the prior-year quarter.

Analysts expect 'Homebuilding- Land sale revenues' to come in at $32.02 million. The estimate suggests a change of -7.3% year over year.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Average Selling Price - Total' should arrive at $559.52. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $547 in the same quarter last year.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Net New Orders in Units - Total' should come in at 6,274. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 6,214 in the same quarter of the previous year.

The average prediction of analysts places 'Active Communities' at 950. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 919.

The consensus among analysts is that 'Closings (units) - Total' will reach 8,099. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 7,615 in the same quarter last year.

Analysts predict that the 'Unit Backlog - Total' will reach 10,264. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 12,146.

Analysts forecast 'Backlog Value - Total' to reach $6.64 billion. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $7.32 billion.

It is projected by analysts that the 'Net New Orders (Value) - Total' will reach $3.60 billion. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of $3.36 billion.

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Income / (loss) before income taxes- Financial Services' will likely reach $52.82 million. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of $43.85 million.

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Over the past month, PulteGroup shares have recorded returns of +5.7% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.7% change. Based on its Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), PHM will likely exhibit a performance that aligns with the overall market in the upcoming period. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>

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