NYSE$KBH
KB Home · Q3 2020 earnings
Q3 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
KB Home's third quarter results for 2020 reflected solid performance amidst improved housing market conditions and strategic operational adjustments.
KB Home reported revenues of $999.0 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.83 for the third quarter of 2020. The company experienced a 14% decrease in revenue compared to the previous year, but profitability improved, with a housing gross profit margin of 20.6% excluding inventory-related charges. Net orders increased by 27%, and backlog value grew by 12% to $2.6 billion.
- Revenues totaled $999.0 million, a 14% decrease year-over-year.
- Diluted earnings per share grew to $0.83, a 14% increase year-over-year.
- Housing gross profit margin expanded to 19.9%, or 20.6% excluding inventory-related charges.
- Net orders increased by 27%, and backlog value increased by 12% to $2.6 billion.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
KB Home · Revenue · Quarterly
$999M
Revenue by segment
KB Home · $995M total across 2 segments · Q3 2020
- Housing$979M—98.4%
- Land$16M—1.6%
Forward guidance
KB Home anticipates expanding its scale and accelerating profitable growth in 2021, assuming favorable market conditions persist, with a focus on generating higher returns through a leaner and more efficient operation.
Tailwinds
- Housing market conditions significantly improved in Q3 2020.
- Net orders for the first three weeks of September 2020 were up 32% year-over-year.
- Cancellation rate improved to 12% for the first three weeks of September 2020.
- Company resumed land acquisition and development activities to strengthen its lot pipeline.
- Company believes it is well-positioned to operate effectively through the present environment.
Headwinds
- Deliveries and revenues for Q3 2020 were tempered by the negative impact of COVID-19 related restrictions in Q2 2020.
- The trajectory and strength of the current recovery remains uncertain.
- Recovery could be slowed or reversed by a possible resurgence in COVID-19 infections combined with the seasonal flu.
- Company limited its land investments during the second and most of the third quarter to preserve cash and liquidity.
- Future performance is subject to general economic, employment, and business conditions, as well as conditions in the capital, credit, and financial markets.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 18 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2020
+0.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.0%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.2%
Avg return
30 days after
55%
36 / 65 earnings
Positive
+17.2%
Q4 2021
Best reaction
-18.3%
Q4 2014
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2026 | -0.8% | +6.5% | — | |
| Q4 2025 | -8.7% | -8.5% | -2.3% | |
| Q3 2025 | -0.1% | +2.0% | +1.0% | |
| Q2 2025 | +2.3% | +1.1% | +17.2% | |
| Q1 2025 | -5.2% | -6.6% | -12.2% | |
| Q4 2024 | +6.3% | +7.4% | +1.2% | |
| Q3 2024 | -6.2% | -2.6% | -10.8% | |
| Q2 2024 | +0.7% | +1.5% | +14.9% | |
| Q1 2024 | +0.6% | +0.2% | -10.6% | |
| Q4 2023 | -0.2% | -3.1% | -2.6% | |
| Q3 2023 | -5.0% | -4.3% | -12.6% | |
| Q2 2023 | +1.0% | +0.2% | +3.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | +8.0% | +9.4% | +13.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | +0.2% | +0.7% | +7.2% | |
| Q3 2022 | -7.2% | -9.2% | -4.6% | |
| Q2 2022 | +11.2% | +14.4% | +26.6% | |
| Q1 2022 | -9.0% | -10.5% | -14.4% | |
| Q4 2021 | +17.2% | +16.3% | -8.5% | |
| Q3 2021 | +1.3% | +2.1% | +1.2% | |
| Q2 2021 | -6.4% | -6.1% | -4.0% | |
| Q1 2021 | +2.4% | +3.6% | +10.3% | |
| Q4 2020 | +3.9% | +6.1% | +32.6% | |
| Q3 2020 | -3.8% | -6.5% | -6.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | -13.8% | -12.1% | -2.5% | |
| Q1 2020 | -7.8% | -7.0% | +13.9% | |
| Q4 2019 | -3.1% | -2.4% | +3.0% | |
| Q3 2019 | +4.1% | +8.1% | +16.3% | |
| Q2 2019 | +6.6% | +8.9% | +12.6% | |
| Q1 2019 | +3.6% | +1.3% | +7.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | -0.6% | -2.7% | +1.7% | |
| Q3 2018 | -4.0% | -6.3% | -22.5% | |
| Q2 2018 | +9.1% | +6.0% | -5.5% | |
| Q1 2018 | -0.7% | -5.4% | -11.5% | |
| Q4 2017 | +12.8% | +8.1% | -14.0% | |
| Q3 2017 | +11.6% | +14.1% | +25.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | +5.6% | +5.2% | +1.6% | |
| Q1 2017 | +2.6% | +3.7% | +6.9% | |
| Q4 2016 | +2.5% | +0.0% | +1.8% | |
| Q3 2016 | -0.5% | +2.6% | -1.2% | |
| Q2 2016 | +2.6% | +2.3% | +13.3% | |
| Q1 2016 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -14.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +11.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +6.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -18.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -8.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +6.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -9.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +11.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +11.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -14.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -8.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +4.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | +1.3% | — | — |
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