KB Home (KBH)

US — Consumer Cyclical Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol KBH
  • Rev/Share 94.337
  • Book/Share 56.4074
  • PB 1.1587
  • Debt/Equity 0.4744
  • CurrentRatio 18.35
  • ROIC 0.1179

 

  • MktCap 4447761072.0
  • FreeCF/Share 0.9125
  • PFCF 68.8967
  • PE 8.1785
  • Debt/Assets 0.2697
  • DivYield 0.0153
  • ROE 0.1402

 

  • Rating A+
  • Score 4
  • Recommendation Buy
  • P/E Score 4
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 4
  • D/E Score 3

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Initiation KBH Oppenheimer -- Perform -- -- Sept. 3, 2025
Upgrade KBH Seaport Research Partners Neutral Buy -- $79 March 6, 2025
Upgrade KBH Seaport Research Partners Sell Neutral -- -- Jan. 15, 2025
Upgrade KBH RBC Capital Mkts Underperform Sector Perform $70 $67 Jan. 10, 2025
Downgrade KBH Barclays Overweight Equal Weight $99 $85 Dec. 11, 2024
Downgrade KBH Wells Fargo Equal Weight Underweight $80 $83 Oct. 7, 2024
Downgrade KBH RBC Capital Mkts Sector Perform Underperform -- $70 Sept. 5, 2024

News

KB Home (KBH) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: What to Know Ahead of Q3 Release
KBH
Published: September 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KB Home (KBH) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Ready, Set, Move. 8 Stocks That We Think Will Pop on Fed Day
ALK, JBLU, KBH, KSS, TOL
Published: September 16, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

Barron's scoured for the most volatile small-caps. This is what we came up with.

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KBH vs. NVR: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
KBH, NVR
Published: September 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors interested in stocks from the Building Products - Home Builders sector have probably already heard of KB Home (KBH) and NVR (NVR). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

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Builder Stocks' Rally Are Ignoring This Worrying Sign, One Analyst Says
DHI, KBH, LEN, PHM, TOL
Published: September 09, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Negative

Lumber futures are a leading indicator for the housing sector, Rosenberg Research says.

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KB Home (KBH) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
KBH
Published: September 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KB Home (KBH) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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Entry-level first-time homes are the best inventory now, says UBS' John Lovallo
DHI, ITB, KBH, LEN, MTH, NVR, PHM, TOL, XHB
Published: August 25, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive

John Lovallo, UBS U.S. homebuilders analyst, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the housing market as new home sales beat expectations in July.

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Investors Heavily Search KB Home (KBH): Here is What You Need to Know
KBH
Published: August 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to KB Home (KBH). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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Home-builder stocks are hot — these are expected to show the best growth numbers
DHI, KBH, LEN, PHM, TOL
Published: August 18, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

These home builders are showing the best growth potential for sales and for earnings.

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Investors are plowing into homebuilder stocks. Will Jackson Hole prove them wrong?
DHI, KBH, LEN, PHM, TOL, ITB
Published: August 17, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

Previously unloved stocks are making a big comeback before Jackson Hole, the Federal Reserve's annual summer economic summit

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KB Home (KBH) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
KBH
Published: August 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KB Home (KBH) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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KB Home (KBH) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
KBH
Published: August 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KB Home (KBH) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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Why Is KB Home (KBH) Up 11.2% Since Last Earnings Report?
KBH
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KB Home (KBH) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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UBS John Lovallo: There's growing optimism that the housing market will improve in 2026
DHI, ITB, KBH, LEN, NVR, PHM, TOL
Published: July 23, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive

John Lovallo, UBS U.S. homebuilders analyst, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss outlooks on homebuilder earnings, expectations for when homebuyers will come off the sidelines, and more.

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KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Its Newest Community in Del Valle, Texas
KBH
Published: July 17, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #BuiltOnRelationships--KB Home announces the grand opening of its newest community in Del Valle, Texas.

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Trump's Tariff Threats Hit Builder Stocks. The Housing Market Has Bigger Problems.
DHI, KBH, LEN, PHM, TOL
Published: July 11, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Negative

High home prices and high mortgage rates means that homeownership is out of reach for many Americans.

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why KB Home (KBH) is a Trending Stock
KBH
Published: July 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KB Home (KBH) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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Is Trending Stock KB Home (KBH) a Buy Now?
KBH
Published: June 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

KB Home (KBH) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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Sales of new homes tanked in May, pushing supply up to a 3-year high
KBH, LEN
Published: June 25, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative

Sales of new single-family homes dropped 13.7% in May compared with April, according to the U.S. Census. Home builders who reported quarterly earnings recently noted high rates cutting into affordability.

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KB Home: Still Bearish On The Outlook
KBH
Published: June 25, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

I maintain my sell rating on KB Home as demand weakens, gross margins compress, and management cuts full-year guidance, confirming a challenging outlook. 2Q25 results showed homebuilding revenue down 10.4% and net orders falling 13% year-over-year, with cancellation rates rising to 16%. Spring selling season disappointed, with flat sales and declining order momentum despite price cuts, signaling persistent affordability and mortgage rate pressures.

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Housing market will have 'worst year in decades,' analyst says
ITB, KBH
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Yahoo Finance
Sentiment: Negative

KB Home (KBH) slashed its full-year revenue outlook after a weak second quarter, highlighting just how sluggish the housing market has become, with existing home sales seeing their worst May since 2009. Meredith Whitney, CEO of Meredith Whitney Advisory Group, joins Morning Brief to discuss why she expects the housing market to keep weakening through the rest of the year.

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KB Home Analysts Slash Their Forecasts After Q2 Earnings
KBH
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Negative

KB Home KBH posted better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter after the closing bell on Monday.

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Home prices fell, but the peak spring selling season was still weak. What's next?
ITB, KBH
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Negative

Builder KB Home cut its outlook for sales, profitability and home prices, as affordability and worries about the economy are keeping demand weak.

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KB Home's Q2 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Stock Up
KBH
Published: June 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

KBH beats fiscal second-quarter estimates but trims 2025 guidance as housing market headwinds weigh on margins and new orders.

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Inside Out: "Difficult Environment" for Homebuilders
DHI, KBH, LEN, PHM, TOL
Published: June 23, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Negative

KB Home (KBH) shares are down ahead of its 2Q earnings report. David Trainer says his firm is more neutral on KBH compared to several of its peers, saying it "doesn't have much upside when things get better again.

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How To Earn $500 A Month From KB Home Stock Ahead Of Q2 Earnings
KBH
Published: June 23, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral

KB Home KBH will release earnings results for the second quarter, after the closing bell on Monday, June 23.

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KB Home Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call
KBH
Published: June 20, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Neutral

KB Home KBH will release earnings results for the second quarter, after the closing bell on Monday, June 23.

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Seeking Clues to KB Home (KBH) Q2 Earnings? A Peek Into Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
KBH
Published: June 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Evaluate the expected performance of KB Home (KBH) for the quarter ended May 2025, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.

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KB Home (KBH) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
KBH
Published: June 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching KB Home (KBH) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Its Newest Community in a Prime Meridian, Idaho Location
KBH
Published: June 06, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #BuiltOnRelationships--KB Home (NYSE: KBH), one of the largest and most trusted homebuilders in the U.S., today announced the grand opening of Pivot Pointe, a new community in desirable Meridian, Idaho. The new homes are designed for the way people live today, with popular features like modern kitchens overlooking large great rooms, bedroom suites with walk-in closets, and ample storage space. Pivot Pointe's two-story floor plans feature up to five bedrooms and three baths. Homeowners w.

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Homeownership Aspirations Remain Strong as Americans Highlight an Opportunity for More Support
KBH
Published: June 02, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #BuiltOnRelationships--KB Home (NYSE: KBH), one of the largest and most trusted homebuilders in the U.S., today announced the findings of its second annual survey, which the company conducted to gauge Americans' sentiments about homeownership and support their homebuying aspirations. New data released found that most Americans still believe that homeownership is an important milestone (83%), but an even greater number feel anxious (89%) about affordability and the homebuying process. Jun.

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About KB Home (KBH)

  • IPO Date 1986-08-01
  • Website https://www.kbhome.com
  • Industry Residential Construction
  • CEO Jeffrey T. Mezger
  • Employees 2384

KB Home operates as a homebuilding company in the United States. It operates through four segments: West Coast, Southwest, Central, and Southeast. It builds and sells various homes, including attached and detached single-family residential homes, townhomes, and condominiums primarily for first-time, first move-up, second move-up, and active adult homebuyers. The company also offers financial services, such as insurance products and title services. It has operations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, North Carolina, Texas, and Washington. The company was formerly known as Kaufman and Broad Home Corporation and changed its name to KB Home in January 2001. KB Home was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.