NYSE$KBH
KB Home · Q4 2020 earnings
Q4 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
KB Home reported a decrease in revenues but an increase in net orders and backlog value for Q4 2020.
KB Home reported a decrease in total revenues for the fourth quarter of 2020, but experienced a significant increase in net orders and backlog value. The company's gross margin expanded, and diluted earnings per share were reported at $1.12. The company is optimistic about 2021, expecting higher revenue and earnings.
- Total revenues decreased by 23% to $1.19 billion due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Diluted earnings per share were $1.12, compared to $1.31 in the prior year.
- Gross margin expanded to 20.0%, up 40 basis points year-over-year.
- Net order value rose 50%, and backlog value increased 63% to $3.0 billion.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
KB Home · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.19B
Revenue by segment
KB Home · $1.39B total across 1 segment · Q1 2022
- Housing$1.39B+22.6%100.0%
Forward guidance
KB Home anticipates significant growth in scale and profits in 2021, supported by a substantial increase in backlog and intensified land acquisition and development investments. However, this outlook could be affected materially by developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tailwinds
- Substantial increase in backlog
- Intensified land acquisition
- Development investments to expand lot pipeline
- Anticipates positive year-over-year community count comparisons beginning in the 2021 second half
- Expects to achieve significant growth in its scale and profits in 2021
Headwinds
- COVID-19 pandemic
- New or more restrictive “stay-at-home” orders
- New or revised public health requirements
- Potential to cause further and more severe disruption of global and national economies
- Potential to cause further and more severe disruption of U.S. housing market
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 Q4 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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