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May 31, 2024
KB Home Q2 2024 Earnings Report
KB Home reported solid results in Q2 2024, with key metrics exceeding guidance. Net orders and order value increased, driven by resilient homebuyer demand and the Built to Order model.
Key Takeaways
KB Home reported a decrease in revenues to $1.71 billion, but diluted earnings per share increased by 11% to $2.15. Net orders were up 2% to 3,997, and net order value expanded 7% to $2.03 billion.
Revenues totaled $1.71 billion, compared to $1.77 billion.
Diluted earnings per share grew 11% to $2.15.
Net orders increased 2% to 3,997; net order value rose 7% to $2.03 billion.
Average selling price increased to $483,000, up from $479,500.
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KB Home Revenue by Geographic Location
Forward Guidance
The Company is providing the following guidance for its 2024 full year:
Positive Outlook
- Housing revenues in the range of $6.70 billion to $6.90 billion.
- Average selling price in the range of $485,000 to $495,000.
- Homebuilding operating income as a percentage of revenues in the range of 11.0% to 11.4%, assuming no inventory-related charges.
- Housing gross profit margin in the range of 21.1% to 21.5%, assuming no inventory-related charges.
- Ending community count in the range of 250 to 255.
Challenges Ahead
- Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of housing revenues of approximately 10.1%.
- Effective tax rate of approximately 23.0%.
- The Company's average community count for the quarter was down 4% to 243.
- The Company’s ending backlog homes of 6,270 and ending backlog value of $3.12 billion were down 14% and 10%, respectively.
- Revenues totaled $1.71 billion, compared to $1.77 billion.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income