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.
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.
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income