As of late 2025, a puzzling disconnect has emerged in the financial markets, leaving homebuyers and investors grappling with a 'new reality.' Despite the Federal Reserve initiating a series of rate cuts, the anticipated relief in mortgage rates has largely failed to materialize. This unforeseen divergence challenges conventional economic
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors grew anxious as the U.S. government shutdown extended into its seventh day, creating widespread uncertainty.
Evercore ISI Cuts Rating as Homebuilder Grapples with Demand and Affordability Challenges
KB Home (NYSE: KBH), one of the nation's prominent homebuilders, is currently navigating a period of heightened scrutiny, with its stock facing significant downgrades from leading financial analysts. On October 7, 2025, Evercore ISI Group notably lowered its
Los Angeles, CA – October 7, 2025 – KB Home (NYSE: KBH), a prominent player in the U.S. homebuilding industry, is currently facing significant investor scrutiny following a series of stock downgrades from leading analyst firms. The latest adjustment occurred today, October 7, 2025, when Evercore ISI Group moved KB Home's
Whether you see them or not, industrials businesses play a crucial part in our daily activities. They are also bound to benefit from a friendlier regulatory environment with the Trump administration,
and this excitement has led to a six-month gain of 46.2% for the sector - higher than the S&P 500’s 33.2% return.
Washington D.C. – October 2, 2025 – The United States housing market is bracing for a potential cool-down as average long-term mortgage rates have ticked up for the second consecutive week, reaching 6.34%. This latest increase, announced by Freddie Mac, signals a tightening lending environment that could further exacerbate affordability
The United States is currently navigating a period of sustained elevated long-term mortgage rates, a trend that continues to exert significant pressure on the housing market and casts a long shadow over the broader financial landscape. As of October 2, 2025, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate hovers in the
KB Home’s third quarter results were marked by a decline in sales but stronger-than-expected profitability, as management emphasized operational execution and cost control. The company noted steady demand across its communities and highlighted further reductions in build times, which enabled slightly higher deliveries than anticipated. CEO Jeffrey Mezger attributed the quarter’s results to improvements in construction efficiency and disciplined pricing, stating, “We produced total revenues of over $1.6 billion and diluted earnings per share of $1.61,” while also referencing the ongoing transition toward a higher mix of built-to-order homes.
As the stock market entered the final week of September 2025, veteran financial commentator Jim Cramer offered a nuanced and critical outlook, emphasizing a deeply "bifurcated economy." His insights, gleaned from his "Mad Money" segments and market commentary around September 23-27, 2025, painted a picture of stark contrasts: a thriving,
The stock market experienced a week of cautious optimism and shifting expectations around September 20, 2025, marked by global index gains and evolving views on Federal Reserve interest rate policies. While certain sectors like technology and banking showed strength, the landscape for specific long-term investment opportunities like AFJK and LENB
As the trading week draws to a close on Friday, September 26, 2025, Jim Cramer, the influential host of CNBC's "Mad Money," has once again offered his discerning insights into the stock market's immediate landscape. His top ten things to watch highlight a stark and growing bifurcation in the U.
Homebuilder KB Home (NYSE:KBH) reported Q3 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 7.5% year on year to $1.62 billion. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $6.15 billion at the midpoint came in 1.8% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $1.62 per share was 7.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Homebuilder KB Home (NYSE:KBH) reported Q3 CY2025 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 7.5% year on year to $1.62 billion. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $6.15 billion at the midpoint came in 1.8% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $1.61 per share was 6.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
KB Home's Q3 2025 earnings beat analyst estimates for EPS and revenue, but the stock faces pressure as the company's full-year sales guidance falls short of market expectations.
KB Home (NYSE: KBH) has delivered a robust performance in its third-quarter 2024 earnings report, significantly exceeding analyst expectations and sending a positive ripple through the housing market. The homebuilder's strong financial results, coupled with optimistic forward-looking guidance, underscore its operational agility amidst a complex economic landscape characterized by fluctuating
