KB Home celebrated the grand opening of its Ventana gated community of townhomes in Pico Rivera, California, on February 20, 2026. The development features three‑story floor plans with up to four bedrooms and three‑and‑a‑half baths, and is nearly finished with resort‑style amenities including a pool, spa and recreation center.
Ventana homes start in the mid‑$700,000s and are located within walking distance of local schools, parks and the Pico Rivera Sports Arena. The builder emphasized its built‑to‑order model, noting that each home is uniquely designed for its buyer through the KB Home Design Studio, a strategy that has helped the company maintain higher margins than its speculative inventory peers.
The opening expands KB Home’s footprint in southeastern Los Angeles County and moves the company closer to its 70% built‑to‑order target. By adding a new inventory source that focuses on customized, high‑margin homes, KB Home is reinforcing its competitive advantage in a market where affordability and mortgage rates remain challenging.
KB Home’s Q4 2025 earnings, released in December, provide context for the company’s strategic focus. Revenue of $1.69 billion beat analyst expectations of $1.66 billion, while adjusted earnings per share of $1.92 surpassed the consensus of $1.79. The beat was driven by a reduction in average build times and a stronger mix of built‑to‑order homes, which helped offset pricing pressure and rising costs that compressed the housing gross profit margin to 17% from 18% in the prior year. Management highlighted that the built‑to‑order strategy continues to support margin resilience even as the company navigates a high‑rate environment.
Investors responded positively to the earnings beat, and KB Home returned over $600 million to shareholders in fiscal 2025 through share repurchases and dividends. The company’s guidance for 2026—housing revenues of $5.1 billion to $6.1 billion and a gross profit margin of 15.4% to 16%—signals confidence in sustaining growth while managing cost pressures.
The Ventana opening underscores KB Home’s commitment to delivering personalized, high‑margin homes and expanding its market reach. By combining a robust financial performance with a strategic expansion of its built‑to‑order portfolio, the company is positioning itself for continued growth in a competitive housing market.
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