Nov 30, 2023

KB Home Q4 2023 Earnings Report

KB Home reported solid Q4 2023 results, outperforming guidance on key financial metrics with revenues of $1.67 billion and diluted earnings per share of $1.85.

Key Takeaways

KB Home's Q4 2023 results showed revenues of $1.67 billion and diluted earnings per share of $1.85. The company repurchased 3.6 million shares during the quarter and experienced a significant increase in net orders in the first five weeks of Q1 2024.

Fourth quarter revenues reached $1.67 billion.

Diluted earnings per share were $1.85.

Net orders increased by 176% year-over-year.

The company repurchased 3.6 million shares of common stock.

Total Revenue
$1.67B
Previous year: $1.94B
-13.7%
EPS
$1.85
Previous year: $2.47
-25.1%
Total Backlog Value
$2.67B
Previous year: $3.69B
-27.7%
Total ASP
$487K
Previous year: $510K
-4.5%
West Coast ASP
$679K
Previous year: $737K
-7.8%
Gross Profit
$1.66B
Previous year: $434M
+283.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$727M
Previous year: $330M
+120.2%
Free Cash Flow
$301M
Previous year: $396M
-23.9%
Total Assets
$6.65B
Previous year: $6.65B
-0.1%

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Forward Guidance

KB Home provided guidance for the full year 2024, including housing revenues between $6.40 billion and $6.80 billion, and an average selling price between $480,000 and $490,000.

Positive Outlook

  • Housing revenues in the range of $6.40 billion to $6.80 billion.
  • Average selling price in the range of $480,000 to $490,000.
  • Homebuilding operating income as a percentage of revenues of approximately 11.0%, assuming no inventory-related charges.
  • Housing gross profit margin of approximately 21.0%, assuming no inventory-related charges.
  • Ending community count of approximately 270, up 12%.

Challenges Ahead

  • Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of housing revenues of about 10.0%.
  • Effective tax rate of approximately 24.0%.
  • Potential for inventory-related charges impacting operating income and gross profit margin.
  • Dependence on stable material and trade costs.
  • Sensitivity to changes in interest rates.

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