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KB Home reported the voting results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on April 23, 2026. All ten director nominees were elected, each receiving more than 95% of votes cast in favor, such as Robert V. McGibney with 51,435,392 votes for and 222,362 against.

Stockholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the named executive officer compensation, with 45,147,858 votes for and 6,358,104 against. They also ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2026, with 55,748,540 votes for and 873,803 against.

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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Director support example 51,435,392 votes for Votes for director Robert V. McGibney at 2026 Annual Meeting
Highest director opposition example 2,275,666 votes against Votes against director Jodeen A. Kozlak at 2026 Annual Meeting
Say-on-pay support 45,147,858 votes for (87.4%) Non-binding advisory vote on named executive officer compensation
Say-on-pay opposition 6,358,104 votes against (12.3%) Non-binding advisory vote on named executive officer compensation
Auditor ratification support 55,748,540 votes for (98.4%) Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for fiscal year ending November 30, 2026
Auditor ratification opposition 873,803 votes against (1.5%) Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP for fiscal year ending November 30, 2026
broker non-votes financial
"Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes 45,147,858 | 87.4% | 6,358,104 | 12.3% | 175,744 | 4,966,608"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
non-binding advisory vote regulatory
"The non-binding advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation was as follows"
A non-binding advisory vote is a shareholder vote that expresses investors’ opinion on a proposal (such as executive pay, corporate policy, or governance practices) but does not legally force the company to act. Think of it like a customer survey: it signals whether owners approve or disapprove and can pressure boards and managers to change course, so investors watch the result as an indicator of governance risk and potential future shifts in company strategy or leadership.
independent registered public accounting firm regulatory
"ratify Ernst & Young LLP’s appointment as KB Home’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2026"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders regulatory
"KB Home held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders"
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: April 23, 2026
(Date of earliest event reported) 
KB HOME
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware1-919595-3666267
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)
10990 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90024
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (310) 231-4000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange
on which registered
Common Stock (par value $1.00 per share)
KBH
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On April 23, 2026, KB Home held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The final results for each item submitted to a vote of security holders at the Annual Meeting are provided below. The rounded percentages displayed below for the election of directors are based on the total “For” and “Against” votes cast for each respective director nominee. The rounded percentages displayed below for the other items are based on the total number of shares of KB Home common stock that were present or represented, and entitled to vote on each respective item, at the 2026 Annual Meeting.

1. The vote on the nominees for election to the KB Home board of directors was as follows:
DirectorFor%Against%AbstentionsBroker Non-Votes
Jose M. Barra49,576,51096.0%2,081,8134.0%23,3834,966,608
Arthur R. Collins49,446,02095.7%2,198,4374.3%37,2494,966,608
Dorene C. Dominguez51,252,45499.2%395,5470.8%33,7054,966,608
Kevin P. Eltife51,257,88199.2%401,1290.8%22,6964,966,608
Dr. Stuart A. Gabriel51,324,88799.4%331,0980.6%25,7214,966,608
Dr. Thomas W. Gilligan50,574,76897.9%1,083,4032.1%23,5354,966,608
Cheryl J. Henry51,206,48599.1%441,7840.9%33,4374,966,608
Jodeen A. Kozlak49,384,63095.6%2,275,6664.4%21,4104,966,608
Robert V. McGibney51,435,39299.6%222,3620.4%23,9524,966,608
Jeffrey T. Mezger51,205,13799.1%452,3100.9%24,2594,966,608
2. The non-binding advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation was as follows:

For%Against%AbstentionsBroker Non-Votes
45,147,85887.4%6,358,10412.3%175,7444,966,608


3. The vote to ratify Ernst & Young LLP’s appointment as KB Home’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2026 was as follows:

For%Against%AbstentionsBroker Non-Votes
55,748,54098.4%873,8031.5%25,971N/A

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: April 24, 2026
 
KB Home
By:
/s/ William A. (Tony) Richelieu
William A. (Tony) Richelieu
Vice President, Corporate Secretary
and Associate General Counsel
 

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FAQ

What did KB Home (KBH) report in this 8-K filing?

KB Home reported the final voting results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Shareholders elected all director nominees, approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2026.

Were all KB Home (KBH) director nominees elected at the 2026 annual meeting?

Yes, all ten director nominees were elected by strong majorities. For example, Dorene C. Dominguez received 51,252,454 votes for and 395,547 against, while Robert V. McGibney received 51,435,392 votes for and 222,362 against, reflecting broad shareholder support across the slate.

How did KB Home (KBH) shareholders vote on executive compensation in 2026?

Shareholders approved KB Home’s named executive officer compensation in a non-binding advisory vote. There were 45,147,858 votes for and 6,358,104 against, with 175,744 abstentions and 4,966,608 broker non-votes, indicating a clear majority in favor of the company’s pay practices.

Which audit firm did KB Home (KBH) shareholders ratify for fiscal 2026?

Shareholders ratified Ernst & Young LLP as KB Home’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2026. The vote totaled 55,748,540 for, 873,803 against, and 25,971 abstentions, showing very high support for retaining the auditor.

What are broker non-votes in KB Home (KBH) 2026 meeting results?

Broker non-votes refer to shares held in street name where brokers did not receive specific voting instructions on certain items. In KB Home’s 2026 meeting, many director and compensation votes show 4,966,608 broker non-votes, which are counted for quorum but not as votes for or against.

Did any KB Home (KBH) proposal fail at the 2026 Annual Meeting?

No, all reported proposals passed. Every director nominee received a majority of votes cast, the advisory say-on-pay proposal gained clear approval, and the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditor for fiscal 2026 received over 55 million votes in favor.

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