KB Home Q1 Earnings: Revenue Beat, EPS Beat, Net Orders Up 55%, 'Positive Momentum' Into Q2 And More
Portfolio Pulse from Adam Eckert
KB Home (NYSE:KBH) reported Q1 financial results with revenue of $1.47 billion and EPS of $1.76, both exceeding estimates. The company saw a 55% increase in net orders and a 58% increase in net order value. Despite a slight decrease in average selling price, inventories rose by 2% year-over-year. KB Home repurchased $50 million of its stock and ended the quarter with $1.75 billion in liquidity. The company anticipates full-year 2024 housing revenues between $6.5 billion and $6.9 billion, with average selling prices ranging from $480,000 to $490,000.

March 20, 2024 | 8:41 pm
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KB Home reported strong Q1 earnings, surpassing revenue and EPS estimates, with significant growth in net orders and liquidity. The company also repurchased $50 million of its stock and provided a positive revenue outlook for FY 2024.
KB Home's strong Q1 performance and positive outlook for FY 2024, along with its stock repurchase, indicate a bullish sentiment for the stock. However, the slight after-hours dip suggests a cautious short-term market reaction.
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