FY2026 EPS Estimates for KB Home Lifted by Zacks Research

KB Home (NYSE:KBH) – Analysts at Zacks Research increased their FY2026 EPS estimates for KB Home in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday, October 13th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the construction company will post earnings per share of $3.21 for the year, up from their prior estimate of $3.11. Zacks Research has a “Strong Sell” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for KB Home’s current full-year earnings is $3.25 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for KB Home’s Q4 2026 earnings at $1.21 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.63 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.80 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $1.60 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $0.87 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $1.07 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $5.03 EPS.

KB Home (NYSE:KBH) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, September 22nd. The construction company reported $1.05 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.88 by $0.17. The firm had revenue of $1.30 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.30 billion. KB Home had a net margin of 4.39% and a return on equity of 6.56%. The business’s quarterly revenue was down 20.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $1.61 EPS.

Several other research analysts have also issued reports on the company. Wall Street Zen lowered KB Home from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, October 3rd. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price objective on KB Home from $52.00 to $50.00 and set an “underweight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, September 11th. Truist Financial dropped their price objective on KB Home from $55.00 to $50.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, September 23rd. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $56.00 target price on KB Home in a research note on Monday. Finally, Citizens Jmp reduced their target price on KB Home from $77.00 to $70.00 and set a “market outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, September 23rd. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $53.08.

KB Home Stock Up 1.5%

KBH stock opened at $42.24 on Wednesday. The business’s fifty day moving average is $50.90 and its 200-day moving average is $52.51. The company has a market cap of $2.57 billion, a P/E ratio of 11.90, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.16 and a beta of 1.34. KB Home has a twelve month low of $41.27 and a twelve month high of $67.57.

KB Home Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, November 25th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 12th will be paid a $0.25 dividend. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, November 12th. KB Home’s payout ratio is presently 28.17%.

Insider Transactions at KB Home

In other news, Director Arthur Collins sold 4,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $56.96, for a total transaction of $227,840.00. Following the sale, the director owned 9,157 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $521,582.72. This trade represents a 30.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, EVP Albert Z. Praw sold 22,015 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $58.70, for a total value of $1,292,280.50. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 104,062 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,108,439.40. This represents a 17.46% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 4.69% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On KB Home

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. BlackRock Inc. acquired a new stake in KB Home during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $618,489,000. Donald Smith & CO. Inc. bought a new position in KB Home in the second quarter valued at approximately $108,652,000. Bamco Inc. NY bought a new position in KB Home in the second quarter valued at approximately $37,500,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new position in shares of KB Home in the second quarter valued at approximately $35,837,000. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE acquired a new position in shares of KB Home in the second quarter valued at approximately $35,377,000. 96.09% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about KB Home

Here are the key news stories impacting KB Home this week:

• Positive Sentiment: KB Home declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, providing continued shareholder income and signaling confidence in its capital-return policy. KB Home declares $0.25 dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its fiscal 2026 EPS forecast to $3.21 from $3.11, modestly narrowing the gap with the broader consensus estimate of $3.25. However, Zacks still maintains a “Strong Sell” rating.
• Neutral Sentiment: Wall Street brokerages recently rated KB Home shares “Hold,” suggesting limited conviction among analysts and a lack of a strong near-term catalyst. KB Home Stock Rated Hold by Wall Street Brokerages
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks cut its EPS forecasts for several periods, including Q4 2026 to $1.21 from $1.30, Q1 2027 to $0.63 from $0.65, Q2 2027 to $0.80 from $0.82, Q4 2027 to $1.60 from $1.61, Q1 2028 to $0.87 from $0.94, Q2 2028 to $1.07 from $1.12, and fiscal 2028 to $5.03 from $5.12. The widespread reductions point to softer expected profitability and are the primary negative factor for KBH.

KB Home Company Profile

KB Home is a national homebuilder that designs, constructs and sells single-family homes and townhomes. The company offers homes in a range of floor plans, sizes and price points, with options that allow buyers to personalize features and finishes. Its communities typically include amenities such as parks, open spaces and other neighborhood improvements.

Founded in 1957, KB Home is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company serves residential markets across the United States, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and Washington.