12 Best Residential Real Estate Stocks To Buy According to Analysts

5. PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:PHM)

Average Upside Potential: 35.89%

PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:PHM) is one of the largest homebuilders in the US with operations in over 40 major cities. It was founded in 1950 and has delivered almost 750,000 homes across the country. The homebuilder caters to first-time, move-up, and active-adult homebuyers through its brands Pulte, Centex, Del Webb, DiVosta, American West, and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods.

PulteGroup boasts a strong operating platform that remains diversified enough across the major homebuying markets. As the nation’s third-largest builder, the firm continues to expand its market platform, with recent market entry in Portland, Denver, and Salt Lake City, among others. Additionally, the homebuilder benefits from operating in an undersupplied market. Through a portfolio of industry-leading brands, Pulte demonstrates an unmatched ability to serve all buyer groups.

PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE:PHM) recently closed a record-setting year as it reported its strong fourth quarter of 2024 results. The homebuilder posted nearly $18 billion in revenues and net income of $3.1 billion for the full year. With quicker construction cycle times complimented by targeted sales incentives, Pulte successfully generated a sales backlog and inventory in process that places it in a good spot for the coming spring selling season.