KB Home Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 1/6
KB Home's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -6.6%, while the Consumer Durables industry saw earnings declining at 1.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 1.9% per year. KB Home's return on equity is 7.2%, and it has net margins of 4.9%.
Key information
-6.61%
Earnings growth rate
-0.68%
EPS growth rate
| Consumer Durables Industry Growth | 24.52% |
| Revenue growth rate | 1.89% |
| Return on equity | 7.17% |
| Net Margin | 4.90% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 May 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 07
KBH: Buybacks And Built To Order Shift Will Support Mixed Margin Outlook
KB Home's analyst fair value estimate has shifted from $61.42 to $58.25 as analysts weigh higher long term margin and revenue assumptions against updated P/E expectations and refreshed price targets that now cluster in the mid $50s to mid $60s range. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on KB Home points to a mixed but informative setup for investors, with several firms revising price targets and sharpening views on margins, orders, and the company’s positioning in potential sector consolidation.Seeking Alpha • Jun 23
KB Home Q2 Review: Muted Housing Market Unlikely To Recover Soon
Summary KB Home remains a "Hold" as persistent high mortgage rates and weak first-time buyer demand constrain recovery prospects. Q2 results were soft: revenue fell 27%, gross margin dropped to 15.2%, and operating margin compressed to 3%. KBH pivots to a build-to-order model, reducing inventory risk but limiting near-term revenue growth amid muted orders and backlog declines. Shares trade below book value and at 17x depressed earnings, but with recovery unlikely before 2028, there is no urgency to buy. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jun 23
KBH: Entry-Level Demand Pressures Will Constrain Margins And Future Upside
Analysts maintained their $43.00 fair value estimate for KB Home while trimming earnings and revenue expectations, citing macro pressures on entry-level demand and a series of lower Street price targets that reflect softer absorptions and more cautious assumptions around near-term closings and margins. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on KB Home highlights a more cautious tone, with several bearish analysts revisiting their models and price targets as they reassess earnings power, valuation support, and execution risks in light of softer absorptions and macro pressure on entry level buyers.Analysis Article • Jun 20
KB Home (KBH) Stock Could Be 12% Undervalued Ahead Of June 23 Earnings
KB Home (KBH) is drawing attention ahead of its June 23 earnings release, as investors weigh expected declines in revenue, earnings, and home deliveries against management’s efforts to improve operations and manage softer housing demand. See our latest analysis for KB Home. KB Home’s share price has been firming up into the June 23 earnings release, with a 1 day share price return of 3.40% and a 30 day share price return of 12.87%. However, the year to date share price return is down 5.03%...
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.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How KB Home makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 31 May 26 | 5,504 | 269 | 602 | 0 |
| 28 Feb 26 | 5,921 | 351 | 633 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 25 | 6,236 | 426 | 646 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 25 | 6,542 | 514 | 664 | 0 |
| 31 May 25 | 6,674 | 561 | 674 | 0 |
| 28 Feb 25 | 6,854 | 621 | 682 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 24 | 6,930 | 650 | 687 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 24 | 6,604 | 610 | 664 | 0 |
| 31 May 24 | 6,439 | 603 | 652 | 0 |
| 29 Feb 24 | 6,494 | 599 | 650 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 23 | 6,411 | 586 | 632 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 23 | 6,677 | 652 | 624 | 0 |
| 31 May 23 | 6,935 | 757 | 627 | 0 |
| 28 Feb 23 | 6,889 | 804 | 626 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 22 | 6,904 | 812 | 630 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 22 | 6,639 | 771 | 646 | 0 |
| 31 May 22 | 6,261 | 666 | 618 | 0 |
| 28 Feb 22 | 5,982 | 599 | 603 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 21 | 5,725 | 562 | 574 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 21 | 5,244 | 494 | 530 | 0 |
| 31 May 21 | 4,776 | 423 | 502 | 0 |
| 28 Feb 21 | 4,249 | 332 | 456 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 20 | 4,183 | 295 | 464 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 20 | 4,548 | 312 | 482 | 0 |
| 31 May 20 | 4,709 | 301 | 502 | 0 |
| 29 Feb 20 | 4,817 | 297 | 517 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 19 | 4,553 | 267 | 497 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 19 | 4,343 | 241 | 477 | 0 |
| 31 May 19 | 4,407 | 260 | 465 | 0 |
| 28 Feb 19 | 4,487 | 270 | 455 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 18 | 4,547 | 169 | 444 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 18 | 4,602 | 157 | 456 | 0 |
| 31 May 18 | 4,520 | 120 | 450 | 0 |
| 28 Feb 18 | 4,422 | 94 | 441 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 17 | 4,369 | 179 | 438 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 17 | 4,157 | 133 | 418 | 0 |
| 31 May 17 | 3,927 | 122 | 402 | 0 |
| 28 Feb 17 | 3,735 | 106 | 392 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 16 | 3,595 | 105 | 389 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 16 | 3,388 | 112 | 376 | 0 |
| 31 May 16 | 3,318 | 96 | 378 | 0 |
| 29 Feb 16 | 3,130 | 90 | 362 | 0 |
| 30 Nov 15 | 3,032 | 84 | 343 | 0 |
| 31 Aug 15 | 2,842 | 891 | 327 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: KBH has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: KBH's current net profit margins (4.9%) are lower than last year (8.4%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: KBH's earnings have declined by 6.6% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: KBH's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: KBH had negative earnings growth (-52%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Consumer Durables industry average (-15.2%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: KBH's Return on Equity (7.2%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/10 14:59 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/10 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/05/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/11/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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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 26 analysts. 12 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 |
| Stephen Kim | Barclays |
| Matthew Bouley | Barclays |