May 31, 2021

KB Home Q2 2021 Earnings Report

Achieved record-breaking results, driven by strategic asset optimization and strong market demand.

Key Takeaways

KB Home reported a significant increase in revenue and earnings per share for Q2 2021. Revenue increased by 58% to $1.44 billion, and diluted earnings per share grew by 173% to $1.50. The company's gross margin expanded to 21.4%, and the operating income margin improved to 11.3%. The backlog value also increased substantially, rising by 126% to $4.29 billion.

Revenue increased 58% to $1.44 billion.

Diluted earnings per share grew 173% to $1.50.

Gross margin expanded to 21.4%, driving operating margin above 11%.

Backlog value increased 126% to $4.29 billion.

Total Revenue
$1.44B
Previous year: $914M
+57.7%
EPS
$1.5
Previous year: $0.55
+172.7%
Total Backlog Value
$4.29B
Previous year: $1.9B
+125.8%
Total ASP
$410K
Previous year: $364K
+12.6%
West Coast ASP
$622K
Previous year: $567K
+9.7%
Gross Profit
$308M
Previous year: $170M
+81.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$608M
Previous year: $575M
+5.8%
Free Cash Flow
$52M
Previous year: $156M
-66.7%
Total Assets
$5.62B
Previous year: $5.04B
+11.4%

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Forward Guidance

With a backlog value above $4 billion, the company is poised to deliver a substantial increase in revenue this year, at solid margins that it anticipates will contribute to a return on equity of roughly 20%. As we look to 2022, our backlog, together with our expected community count growth, positions our company for another year of healthy expansion.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income