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 in upward trend: price may jump up because it broke its lower Bollinger Band on March 02, 2026
KBH may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options. In of 34 cases where KBH's price broke its lower Bollinger Band, its price rose further in the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 6 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an Uptrend is expected.
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 10 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where KBH advanced for three days, in of 305 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 244 cases where KBH Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on February 25, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on KBH as a result. In of 89 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for KBH turned negative on February 26, 2026. 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 51 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 51 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
KBH moved below its 50-day moving average on March 04, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for KBH crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on March 10, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 14 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
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 .
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 (0.857) is normal, around the industry mean (27.886). P/E Ratio (8.610) is within average values for comparable stocks, (54.692). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (1.646). Dividend Yield (0.019) settles around the average of (0.042) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.588) is also within normal values, averaging (24.788).
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding 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.
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 Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. KBH’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 79, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly worse than average price growth. KBH’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to 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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