PulteGroup, Inc.
One of America's largest homebuilders, headquartered in Atlanta, owning Pulte Homes, Centex, Del Webb, and DiVosta brands across 26 states.
Company Type
public
Founded
1950
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Stock
NYSE: PHM
Revenue
$17.3 billion (FY2025)
Employees
approximately 7,000
Primary Market
United States
About PulteGroup, Inc.
What does PulteGroup do?
PulteGroup builds and sells new homes in the US through brands including Pulte Homes, Centex, Del Webb, DiVosta, and John Wieland, plus mortgage and title services.
Is PulteGroup publicly traded?
Yes. It trades on the NYSE under ticker PHM and is a component of the S&P 500.
Who founded PulteGroup?
Bill Pulte founded the company in 1950 in Detroit at age 18. It went public in 1972 and moved its headquarters to Atlanta in 2014.
Who is the CEO of PulteGroup?
Ryan Marshall is President and CEO, a role he has held since September 2016.
What is PulteGroup's revenue?
FY2025 revenue was $17.3 billion, with $16.7 billion in home sale revenues from 29,572 closings and net income of $2.2 billion.
What is the difference between Pulte, Centex, and Del Webb?
Centex targets first-time buyers, Pulte Homes targets move-up buyers, and Del Webb builds active adult 55-plus communities — PulteGroup's three-tier brand ladder.
History of PulteGroup, Inc.
Bill Pulte founded the company in 1950 in Detroit, Michigan, at age 18, building his first home near Detroit City Airport. The business grew into one of America's largest private builders through the postwar housing boom.
The company went public in 1972 (as Pulte Home Corporation), later renamed Pulte Homes and then PulteGroup. Expansion into Sun Belt markets defined the 1990s, and acquisitions built the brand ladder: Del Webb's active-adult communities came in 2001, Centex in a 2009 combination that briefly made it the nation's largest builder, DiVosta's Florida operations, and John Wieland Homes in 2016.
Headquarters moved from Detroit-area Bloomfield Hills to Atlanta in 2014. Ryan Marshall, who joined in 2004, became President in February 2016 and CEO in September 2016.
PulteGroup, Inc. Sustainability & Ethics
PulteGroup publishes ESG reporting covering energy-efficient construction, workforce safety, and land development standards. Its homes carry efficiency features meeting current energy codes, and the Del Webb and Centex lines increasingly include electrification-ready design.
Development-related scrutiny applies: land use, wetlands permitting, and construction defect litigation are the industry's routine exposures, which the company manages through warranty reserves.
Awards & Recognition
- Fortune 500: PulteGroup ranks among the largest US companies by revenue.
- J.D. Power rankings: PulteGroup brands regularly place in J.D. Power new-home customer satisfaction rankings across markets.
Brands Owned by PulteGroup, Inc.
PulteGroup, Inc. owns 1 brand in our database. Explore the ownership tree below — click categories to expand and see individual brands.
PulteGroup, Inc.
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PulteGroup, Inc. Ownership: Pros & Cons
Advantages
- +Third-largest US homebuilder with top-tier margins
- +Full buyer-spectrum brand ladder from Centex to Del Webb
- +Strong balance sheet with $2.0 billion cash and disciplined land strategy
- +Structural US housing shortage supports long-run demand
- +Active adult (55+) segment benefits from demographic tailwinds
Considerations
- -Deep cyclicality tied to mortgage rates and affordability
- -Land acquisition cost inflation compresses future margins
- -Florida and Texas concentration carries weather and insurance exposure
- -Volume fell in FY2025 even as margins held
- -Construction defect and warranty liabilities are structural
Frequently Asked Questions About PulteGroup, Inc.
What does PulteGroup do?
PulteGroup builds and sells new homes in the US through brands including Pulte Homes, Centex, Del Webb, DiVosta, and John Wieland, plus mortgage and title services.
Is PulteGroup publicly traded?
Yes. It trades on the NYSE under ticker PHM and is a component of the S&P 500.
Who founded PulteGroup?
Bill Pulte founded the company in 1950 in Detroit at age 18. It went public in 1972 and moved its headquarters to Atlanta in 2014.
Who is the CEO of PulteGroup?
Ryan Marshall is President and CEO, a role he has held since September 2016.
What is PulteGroup's revenue?
FY2025 revenue was $17.3 billion, with $16.7 billion in home sale revenues from 29,572 closings and net income of $2.2 billion.
What is the difference between Pulte, Centex, and Del Webb?
Centex targets first-time buyers, Pulte Homes targets move-up buyers, and Del Webb builds active adult 55-plus communities — PulteGroup's three-tier brand ladder.
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