KB Home (KBH)
NYSE:KBH
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KBH Stock Chart & Stats
$54.28
-$0.31(-0.48%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$54.28
-$0.31(-0.48%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$44.03 - $68.71
Previous CloseN/A
Volume222.92K
Average Volume (3M)1.13M
Market Cap
$3.90B
Enterprise Value$5.00B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$200.53M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.92B
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.8
Beta0.54
Next Earnings
Sep 23, 2026EPS Estimate
0.91Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.76%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.29
Shares Outstanding62,648,247
10 Day Avg. Volume1,267,236
30 Day Avg. Volume1,132,344
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.37
Price to Book (P/B)1.12
Price to Sales (P/S)0.70
P/FCF Ratio15.16
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.28
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.84
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.74
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.13
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$56.56Price Target Upside4.19% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)3.22
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.05B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow StrengthSustained, high free cash flow gives KB Home durable funding for land investment, share repurchases, dividends and working capital. Strong cash conversion (~0.91x) improves resilience versus cyclical revenue swings and reduces reliance on external financing during downturns.
Built‑to‑Order (BTO) & Backlog GrowthShift to a predominantly BTO model and a materially larger backlog improve demand visibility and margin control, reduce finished-inventory risk, and allow KBH to better time starts and lock supplier pricing—structural moves that lower cyclical exposure and enhance long-term margin stability.
Manageable Leverage & Financial FlexibilityA conservative capital structure and sizable revolver availability provide flexibility to fund land development and buybacks while weathering soft demand. Active repurchases alongside retained liquidity signal disciplined capital allocation and support long-term shareholder returns without overleveraging the balance sheet.
Bears Say
Margin Compression From 2024 PeakMaterial margin contraction versus recent peaks indicates reduced pricing power and/or higher input costs, lowering long‑run profitability. Persistently compressed margins reduce returns on invested capital, narrow buffers for cyclicality, and make sustained deleveraging or reinvestment harder without volume recovery.
Significant YoY Revenue & Delivery DeclinesMarked year‑over‑year falls in deliveries and revenue point to weaker demand and slower absorption, which can undercut community economics and fixed-cost absorption. If macro demand remains muted, revenue recovery could be protracted, pressuring margins and cash flow despite operational fixes.
Cash Flow Cyclicality & Asset ExposureHomebuilding working capital swings and sizable land/inventory investments make cash flow lumpy. Past episodes of negative cash flow underline risk: large lot buys or slower closings can strain liquidity and lead to inventory charges or margin hits in downturns despite current strong FCF.
KB Home News
KBH FAQ
What was KB Home’s price range in the past 12 months?
KB Home lowest stock price was $44.02 and its highest was $68.71 in the past 12 months.
What is KB Home’s market cap?
KB Home’s market cap is $3.90B.
When is KB Home’s upcoming earnings report date?
KB Home’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 23, 2026 which is in 88 days.
How were KB Home’s earnings last quarter?
KB Home released its earnings results on Jun 23, 2026. The company reported $0.43 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.452 by -$0.022.
Is KB Home overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts KB Home’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does KB Home pay dividends?
KB Home pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.76%. See more information on KB Home dividends here
What is KB Home’s EPS estimate?
KB Home’s EPS estimate is 0.91.
How many shares outstanding does KB Home have?
KB Home has 62,648,247 shares outstanding.
What happened to KB Home’s price movement after its last earnings report?
KB Home reported an EPS of $0.43 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.452. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 16.651%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of KB Home?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KBH
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
KB Home Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$56.56 (4.19% Upside)
$56.56 (4.19% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
KBH Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 718.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 6.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.9%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 75%
Bearish news 25%
Bearish news 25%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
19.40%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.01%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.45%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
KB Home
KB Home functions as a prominent residential construction enterprise across the United States. Its operations are strategically divided into four key geographical areas: the West Coast, Southwest, Central, and Southeast regions. The company is engaged in both constructing and selling a wide range of housing types, from attached and detached single-family dwellings to multi-family options like townhouses and condominiums. It serves a diverse clientele, including individuals purchasing their first home, those seeking their first or second upgrade, and active adult homebuyers. Beyond its core building activities, KB Home also extends financial services, offering products such as insurance and title processing. Its operational reach spans numerous states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, North Carolina, Texas, and Washington. Founded in 1957, the company was initially known as Kaufman and Broad Home Corporation before officially adopting the name KB Home in January 2001, with its corporate headquarters located in Los Angeles, California.
KBH Company Deck
KBH Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture: strong operational execution and strategic progress (notably the return to a built-to-order model, faster build times, inventory reduction, backlog growth, and disciplined capital returns) that position the company for sequential improvement in the back half of fiscal 2026. These positives were offset by significant year-over-year declines in revenue, margins, and profitability driven by a softer spring selling season, pricing pressure and higher relative costs. Management provided concrete guidance for sequential margin and volume improvement, but near-term financials remain impacted by the YoY deterioration.View all KBH earnings summariesKBH Revenue Breakdown
36.37% West Coast
28.71% Central
18.33% Sothwest
16.58% Southeast
KBH Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$56.56
▲(4.19% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
4.48% Insiders
33.42% Mutual Funds
20.65% Other Institutional Investors
9.45% Public Companies and
Individual Investors