KB Home(US:KBH) Prnewswire·2026-01-30 13:00Core Insights - KB Home has been named to Fortune's 2026 list of World's Most Admired Companies for the 10th time, reflecting its strong reputation and performance in the homebuilding industry [1][2][3] Company Performance - The company scored above industry benchmarks in key categories such as innovation, financial soundness, quality of products, and social responsibility, highlighting its leadership in delivering personalized and affordably priced homes [2][3] Survey Methodology - The recognition is based on an independent survey conducted by Korn Ferry, which evaluated approximately 1,500 companies, including the largest U.S. companies ranked by revenue and non-U.S. companies in the Fortune Global 500 database with revenues of $10 billion or more [3] Leadership Statement - Jeffrey Mezger, Chairman and CEO of KB Home, emphasized that the recognition reflects the company's consistent strategy and the trust earned from customers and communities, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and customer-centric decision-making [3] Company Background - KB Home is one of the largest homebuilders in the U.S., operating in 49 markets and having built over 700,000 homes in nearly 70 years, recognized as the 1 customer-ranked national homebuilder based on third-party surveys [4]