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KB Home Posts Q3 Double Beat Despite 'Weakening' Housing MarketKB Home (NYSE:KBH) reported financial results for the third quarter after the market close on Tuesday. Here's a rundown of the U.S. homebuilder's report.
KB Home is experiencing a pronounced cyclical downturn, with revenue contracting 27.3% year-over-year in 2026Q2 and gross margins compressing to 15.6% from 21.8% in 2024Q1. The company's operating leverage has reversed sharply, with operating income down 76% y...
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Sep 22, 2026 | $1.05+17.7% vs $0.89 | $1.3B+0.1% vs $1.3B |
Q3 2026 Jun 23, 2026 | $0.43-2.3% vs $0.44 | $1.1B+2.1% vs $1.1B |
Q2 2026 Mar 24, 2026 | $0.52+0.0% vs $0.52 | $1.1B-1.4% vs $1.1B |
Q1 2026 Jan 12, 2026 | $2.52+40.8% vs $1.79 | $1.7B+1.9% vs $1.7B |
KB Home (NYSE:KBH) reported financial results for the third quarter after the market close on Tuesday. Here's a rundown of the U.S. homebuilder's report.
The home builder said it now expects annual gross profit margin to be 16.0% to 16.2%, down from its earlier guidance of 16.1% to 16.5%.
Revenues of $1.30 Billion; Diluted Earnings Per Share of $1.05 Repurchased $50.0 Million of Common Stock LOS ANGELES, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today reported results for its third quarter ended August 31, 2026.
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| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $47.15 | $2.95B | 7.67 | -10.01% | 6.88% | 10.77% | 2.1% | |
| $140.17 | $39.21B | 12.12 | -6.93% | 9.15% | 12.47% | — | |
| $81.52 | $20.24B | 10.22 | -3.54% | 4.1% | 5.99% | — | |
| $118.71 | $22.91B | 10.68 | -3.54% | 11.62% | 14.73% | — | |
| $135.29 | $12.65B | 10.03 | 1.11% | 11.14% | 14.21% | — | |
| $6246.31 | $16.86B | 14.31 | -2.08% | 12.11% | 31.02% | — |
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KB Home (KBH) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
KB Home (KBH) reported $5.50B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 214% increase from $1.75B in 1996.
KB Home (KBH) saw revenue decline by 10.0% over the past year.
Yes, KB Home (KBH) is profitable, generating $272.1M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (6.9% net margin).
Yes, KB Home (KBH) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.10%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
KB Home (KBH) has a return on equity (ROE) of 10.8%. This is reasonable for most industries.
KB Home (KBH) generated $340.3M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
