KB Home Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 5/6
KB Home is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 1.85% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
1.9%
Dividend yield
16.6%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 18.5% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 2.0% |
| Dividend Growth | 23.0% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 19% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 07
KBH: Consolidation Floor And Tight Supply Will Support Future Returns
KB Home's updated analyst price target has been trimmed by about $1 to roughly $72, as analysts factor in expectations for lower revenue and slightly softer profit margins, alongside recent earnings estimate cuts and cautious sector commentary. Analyst Commentary Recent research on KB Home points to a mixed but generally constructive tone, with some firms trimming targets and earnings estimates while others highlight potential support for housing valuations and deal interest across the sector.
Narrative Update • May 24
KBH: Weaker Margins And Lot Constraints Will Limit Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed KB Home's average price target by about $1, reflecting slightly more cautious assumptions on margins and revenue while still keeping fair value close to $43 per share. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on KB Home has tilted more cautious, with several price target cuts and at least one downgrade offsetting a smaller number of supportive views.Narrative Update • May 05
KBH: Margin Pressures And Antitrust Risks Will Limit Future Upside
KB Home's analyst price targets have seen mixed revisions recently, with several firms trimming estimates by $1 to $14 while others raised or initiated targets. Analysts point to weaker margins versus peers, lot supply constraints and limited near term catalysts, even as they acknowledge support from the company's build to order model and shareholder returns.Narrative Update • Apr 20
KBH: Margin And Regulatory Pressures Will Constrain Future Upside Potential
KB Home's updated analyst price target has shifted to $43, guided by lower fair value estimates and P/E assumptions, even as analysts factor in higher profit margins and more modest revenue declines in their models. Analyst Commentary Street research around KB Home has turned more cautious, even as some firms maintain constructive views.Narrative Update • Apr 05
KBH: Tight Housing Supply And Margin Improvement Will Support Future Returns
KB Home's updated analyst price target has been trimmed by roughly $4 to reflect analysts' use of a lower fair value estimate, more moderate revenue and margin assumptions, and a slightly higher future P/E, following a series of recent target cuts across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research has leaned cautious on KB Home's near term revenue growth and margins, which is why so many price targets have been trimmed at the same time.Narrative Update • Mar 22
KBH: Incentives Margins And Regulatory Overhang Will Shape A Balanced Outlook
KB Home's analyst price target has shifted modestly to $65 to $71 per share, as analysts balance weaker recent margin assumptions and a higher implied future P/E of about 14x with ongoing support from the company's build to order model and shareholder return focus. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on KB Home reflects a mixed but increasingly cautious tone, with several firms refining price targets and pointing to execution and growth risks that could influence valuation.
Narrative Update • Mar 08
KBH: Buybacks And Build To Order Model Will Offset Antitrust Probe Risk
Analysts modestly lifted their average price target for KB Home to about $61.42 from $61.18, reflecting updated views that balance improved fair value and a slightly lower discount rate against pressure on revenue growth, margins, and a higher assumed future P/E, informed by recent research highlighting restrained near term catalysts, softer gross margins, and varied views on 2026 demand. Analyst Commentary Recent research on KB Home highlights a mix of optimism and caution, with views shaped by the company’s build to order model, margin profile, shareholder returns, and the outlook for future housing demand.Narrative Update • Feb 22
KBH: Cost Discipline And Buybacks Will Balance Antitrust And Housing Demand Risks
Analysts have made only modest adjustments to their models. The latest Street research shows price targets moving within a relatively tight $66 to $71 range, as they balance softer year-end housing activity and higher incentives against constrained housing supply and potential sentiment shifts tied to macro conditions.Narrative Update • Feb 08
KBH: Cost Discipline And Buybacks Will Offset Margin And Regulatory Pressures
Narrative Update The updated analyst price target for KB Home shifts modestly to about $61.18 from $63.75, as analysts factor in higher assumed revenue growth and profit margins, along with a lower future P/E. This is informed by recent research that highlights slower year-end housing activity, pressure on builder margins from incentives, and cautious longer-term demand visibility.Analysis Article • Jan 26
KB Home (NYSE:KBH) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.25
KB Home's ( NYSE:KBH ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.25 per share on 19th of February. This means that...Narrative Update • Jan 24
KBH: Elevated Incentives And Margin Pressure Will Likely Restrain Future Upside
Narrative update on KB Home The analyst fair value estimate for KB Home has been adjusted to $50.00 from $49.00, as analysts weigh mixed target changes across firms against recent research pointing to softer margins, cautious longer term demand visibility, and the potential for gradual improvement in homebuilding conditions over time. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on KB Home reflects a mix of higher price targets alongside a cautious tone on margins, demand visibility, and the pace of any improvement in homebuilding conditions.Narrative Update • Jan 10
KBH: Tight Housing Supply And Disciplined Building Will Support Shares
Analysts have trimmed their price expectations for KB Home, with the average target moving from about US$80 to roughly US$76.60. They cite a slightly higher discount rate and lower margin assumptions, which are partly offset by firmer revenue growth expectations and a modestly higher future P/E.Narrative Update • Dec 23
KBH: Cost Discipline And Buybacks Will Drive Future Earnings Resilience
Analysts have modestly lowered our KB Home fair value estimate from $68.00 to $63.75 per share, even as they lift price targets following a Q3 earnings beat. They cite a better revenue growth outlook, a slightly lower discount rate, and higher future valuation multiples that are partially offset by expectations for softer profit margins.Narrative Update • Dec 09
KBH: Cost Discipline And Buybacks Will Support Earnings Amid Housing Uncertainty
Analysts have raised their price target on KB Home by about $3 to roughly $68 per share, citing stronger than expected Q3 earnings, disciplined cost management, and signs that housing market conditions may be stabilizing despite ongoing demand challenges. Analyst Commentary Street research following KB Home's Q3 earnings beat reflects a generally constructive tone on the stock, with most firms nudging price targets higher while still acknowledging a challenging operating backdrop.Narrative Update • Nov 23
KBH: Disciplined Cost Controls And Share Repurchases Will Guide Through Housing Uncertainty
Analysts have raised their price targets on KB Home, with increases ranging from $1 to $8 per share. They cite the company's disciplined operating strategies, improved earnings performance, and steps to offset revenue challenges.Narrative Update • Nov 08
KBH: Future Housing Market Stability Will Balance Recent Share Repurchases And Cost Controls
Analysts have raised their price targets on KB Home, with increases ranging from $1 to $10 per share. They cite the company's resilient earnings, disciplined operating strategies, and signs of stabilization in the housing market despite ongoing near-term challenges.Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: KBH's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: KBH's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| KB Home Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (KBH) | 1.9% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.1% |
| Industry Average (Consumer Durables) | 1.6% |
| Analyst forecast (KBH) (up to 3 years) | 2.0% |
Notable Dividend: KBH's dividend (1.85%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.39%).
High Dividend: KBH's dividend (1.85%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.2%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its low payout ratio (18.7%), KBH's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its low cash payout ratio (12.7%), KBH's dividend payments are thoroughly covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/12 06:13 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/12 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/02/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/11/30 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
KB Home is covered by 27 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Christopher Graja | Argus Research Company |
| Matthew Bouley | Barclays |
| Stephen Kim | Barclays |