Operating Cash Flow
Pultegroup Operating Cash Flow decreased by 79.3% to $159.75M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 19.0%, from $134.23M to $159.75M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Operating Cash Flow shows an upward trend with a 23.1% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
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An increase indicates strong operational efficiency and cash generation, while a decrease may signal operational challenges or issues with working capital management.
Detailed definition
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Peer comparison
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net_cash_from_operatingHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $255.32M | $116.16M | $455.80M | $207.67M | -$406.27M | $972.39M | $711.37M | $739.22M | $457.76M | $288.42M | $239.79M | $417.48M | $455.92M | $567.61M | $134.23M | $287.51M | $678.39M | $771.13M | $159.75M |
| QoQ Change | — | -54.5% | +292.4% | -54.4% | -295.6% | +339.3% | -26.8% | +3.9% | -38.1% | -37.0% | -16.9% | +74.1% | +9.2% | +24.5% | -76.4% | +114.2% | +136.0% | +13.7% | -79.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -449.8% | +113.3% | +242.6% | — | +212.7% | -70.3% | -66.3% | -43.5% | -0.4% | +96.8% | -44.0% | -31.1% | +48.8% | +35.9% | +19.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pultegroup's operating cash flow?
- Pultegroup (PHM) reported operating cash flow of $159.75M in Q1 2026.
- How has Pultegroup's operating cash flow changed year-over-year?
- Pultegroup's operating cash flow increased by 19.0% year-over-year, from $134.23M to $159.75M.
- What is the long-term trend for Pultegroup's operating cash flow?
- Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), Pultegroup's operating cash flow has grown at a 23.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.00B to $1.87B.
- What does operating cash flow mean?
- The amount of cash a company generates from its regular business activities.