KB Home's Q1 Earnings: Key Insights and Analyst Estimates

KB Home (KBH) fell 1.07% to $62.21, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.01% loss and the Dow's 0.08% loss. The company's EPS is expected to decline 23.53% to $1.56, while revenue is projected to decline 8.05% to $1.61 billion. Analyst estimates have recently been adjusted, which can impact stock performance. KBH has a Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell) and a Forward P/E ratio of 9.6, lower than the industry average of 11.64.

KB Home (KBH) closed at $62.21 on July 2, 2025, down 1.07% from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.01% loss and the Dow's 0.08% loss. The stock's recent performance has been notable, gaining 16.68% over the past month, compared to the Construction sector's 7.8% gain and the S&P 500's 3.47% gain [2].

Analysts have mixed opinions on KB Home, with a consensus rating of "Hold" from twelve brokerages. One analyst rated the stock as a "sell," seven as "hold," three as "buy," and one as a "strong buy" [1]. The average 12-month price target among analysts is $66.14, with recent adjustments ranging from $49.00 to $70.00 [1].

The company is expected to report earnings per share (EPS) of $1.56 for the current quarter, representing a 23.53% decline from the equivalent quarter last year. Revenue is projected to decline 8.05% to $1.61 billion. Analysts predict an EPS of $6.55 for the current fiscal year, a 22.49% decrease from the prior year [2].

KB Home has a Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell) and a Forward P/E ratio of 9.6, lower than the industry average of 11.64 [2]. The company's PEG ratio is 5.05, indicating that it is trading at a discount compared to its industry peers [2].

References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/kb-home-nysekbh-receives-average-recommendation-of-hold-from-brokerages-2025-08-15/
[2] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/kb-home-kbh-suffers-larger-215001801.html