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0001312604
XXXXXXXX
LIVE
0000795266
KB HOME
001-09195
10990 WILSHIRE BLVD
LOS ANGELES
CA
90024
3102314000
Woram Brian J
Officer
Common
Wells Fargo Clearing Services
1 N. Jefferson Ave.
St. Louis
MO
63103
10000
595021.06
75867028
01/26/2024
NYSE
Common
01/26/2024
Stock Options
Issuers
N
10000
01/26/2024
Wire
Y
01/26/2024
Brian J. Woram