KB Home (KBH, $43.360 misses fiscal Q1 revenue estimates
KB Home posted its fiscal-first-quarter revenue that grew from the year-ago period but fell short of analysts’ expectations.
The homebuilding company’s earnings came in at $1.02 a share compared with 63 cents a share in the year-earlier quarter. Analysts polled by FactSet had expected 92 cents a share.
Revenue climbed +6.1% year-over-year to $1.14 billion, shy of the $1.21 billion predicted by analysts.
Number of homes delivered by KB rose +4% from the year-ago period to 2,864 -- the most in a Q1 since 2008. The homes sold for an average price of $397,100, up +2% year-over-year.
Net orders increased +23% year-over-year to nearly 4,300 homes in the quarter.
“Millennials, the largest adult population in the U.S., are now in their prime homebuying years and continue to represent our largest cohort of buyers,” the executive said.
According to Jeffrey Mezger, chairman, president and chief executive, KB has a “competitive advantage in serving first-time buyers and … building homes in desirable locations at affordable price points.” Millenials continue to represent the company’ largest cohort of buyers, Mezger said.
KBH's RSI Oscillator leaves overbought zone
The 10-day RSI Indicator for KBH moved out of overbought territory on September 09, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. Traders may want to look at selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 34 instances where the indicator moved out of the overbought zone. In of the 34 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a move down at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 64 cases where KBH's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for KBH turned negative on September 12, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 52 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 52 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where KBH declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
KBH broke above its upper Bollinger Band on September 04, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on August 28, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on KBH as a result. In of 95 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where KBH advanced for three days, in of 306 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 236 cases where KBH Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.123) is normal, around the industry mean (19.510). P/E Ratio (8.737) is within average values for comparable stocks, (55.278). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (1.411). Dividend Yield (0.015) settles around the average of (0.037) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.730) is also within normal values, averaging (24.335).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. KBH’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 71, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
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a constructor and seller single family homes as well as condominium complexes
Industry Homebuilding
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