KB HOME NAMED TO NEWSWEEK'S 2026 AMERICA'S MOST CHARITABLE COMPANIES LIST

Core Insights - KB Home has been recognized as one of America's Most Charitable Companies by Newsweek, ranking as the highest national homebuilder in this inaugural list [2][4] - The recognition is based on an extensive survey of 18,000 U.S. residents and evaluates companies' philanthropic activities and corporate social responsibility [4] Philanthropic Efforts - KB Home's philanthropic program, KB Cares, saw employees volunteer over 5,500 hours at nearly 150 events in the past year, focusing on shelter, community, sustainability, and construction skills [3][4] - The company has partnered with national nonprofits to support various initiatives, including donating over 55,000 blankets to homeless shelters, constructing mortgage-free homes for veterans, building beds for children in need, and planting over 150,000 trees [7] Company Overview - 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 [6] - The company emphasizes strong customer relationships and offers personalized homebuilding experiences, while also being a leader in sustainability with high energy-efficiency ratings [6]