Equity

Retained Earnings

Pultegroup Retained Earnings increased by 9.2% to $9.49B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 9.2%, from $8.69B to $9.49B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Retained Earnings shows an upward trend with a 23.5% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase signals strong historical profitability and reinvestment, while a decrease may indicate losses or significant dividend payouts.

Detailed definition

This represents the cumulative net income earned by the company since its inception, minus any dividends paid to shareho...

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Metric ID: retained_earnings

Historical Data

5 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value$4.20B$5.58B$7.01B$8.69B$9.49B
QoQ Change+33.0%+25.6%+24.0%+9.2%
YoY Change+33.0%+25.6%+24.0%+9.2%
Range$4.20B$9.49B
CAGR+126.3%
Avg YoY Growth+23.0%
Median YoY Growth+24.8%
Current Streak4+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pultegroup's retained earnings?
Pultegroup (PHM) reported retained earnings of $9.49B in Q4 2025.
How has Pultegroup's retained earnings changed year-over-year?
Pultegroup's retained earnings increased by 9.2% year-over-year, from $8.69B to $9.49B.
What is the long-term trend for Pultegroup's retained earnings?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Pultegroup's retained earnings has grown at a 23.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.31B to $9.49B.
What does retained earnings mean?
The total accumulated profits the company has kept and reinvested rather than paying out as dividends.