Hovnanian (HOV)
NYSE:HOV
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HOV Stock Chart & Stats
$116.08
-$1.96(-1.56%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$116.08
-$1.96(-1.56%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$90.79 - $162.06
Previous CloseN/A
Volume17.74K
Average Volume (3M)119.86K
Market Cap
$729.96M
Enterprise Value$1.23B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$320.86M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$934.60M
Price to Earnings (P/E)21.2
Beta1.28
Next Earnings
Sep 03, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.56Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.88
Shares Outstanding5,071,686
10 Day Avg. Volume148,077
30 Day Avg. Volume119,855
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.16
Price to Book (P/B)0.93
Price to Sales (P/S)0.26
P/FCF Ratio4.67
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.68
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.42
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.34
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.51
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$74.00Price Target Upside-36.25% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.99
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.66B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationConsistent positive free cash flow and strong TTM operating cash indicate durable internal funding for land spend, working capital and opportunistic buybacks. Reliable cash conversion reduces refinancing reliance and provides a buffer through housing cycles, supporting long-term resilience.
Balance Sheet ImprovementMeaningful deleveraging and equity growth materially improved financial flexibility versus earlier cycle peaks. A stronger capital base lowers liquidity risk, expands capacity to invest selectively and absorb shocks, and enhances ability to execute a land-light strategy over time.
Operational & Land StrategyShift to option-controlled, land-light positioning plus faster cycle times and a big reduction in quick-move-in inventory lower capital intensity and inventory risk. These structural changes improve margin optionality and allow the builder to better match starts to demand over multiple quarters.
Bears Say
Compressed ProfitabilityA sharp margin erosion and recent revenue decline weaken the company’s earning power and return metrics. Persistently low net margins limit retained earnings, reduce ability to rebuild ROE, and make the business more sensitive to future cost or demand shocks over the medium term.
Elevated IncentivesSustained high customer incentives materially depress gross margins. If market demand remains weak, competitive incentive pressure can persist, eroding pricing power and making margin recovery dependent on structural demand improvement rather than operational tweaks.
Demand Volatility & DeliveriesVolatile monthly contracts and falling deliveries reduce predictability of backlog conversion and cash flow timing. This increases exposure to quarter-to-quarter mix and timing risks, complicates capacity planning, and can force continued promotional activity that compresses margins over several quarters.
Hovnanian Enterprises News
HOV FAQ
What was Hovnanian’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hovnanian lowest stock price was $90.79 and its highest was $162.06 in the past 12 months.
What is Hovnanian’s market cap?
Hovnanian’s market cap is $729.96M.
When is Hovnanian’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hovnanian’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 03, 2026 which is in 78 days.
How were Hovnanian’s earnings last quarter?
Hovnanian released its earnings results on May 21, 2026. The company reported -$0.46 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$2.04 by $1.58.
Is Hovnanian overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hovnanian’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Hovnanian pay dividends?
Hovnanian does not currently pay dividends.
What is Hovnanian’s EPS estimate?
Hovnanian’s EPS estimate is -0.56.
How many shares outstanding does Hovnanian have?
Hovnanian has 5,071,686 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hovnanian’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hovnanian reported an EPS of -$0.46 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$2.04. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 17.804%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hovnanian?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HOV
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Hovnanian Enterprises Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$74.00 (-36.25% Downside)
$74.00 (-36.25% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
HOV Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
20.71%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.39%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
10.80%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Hovnanian
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. is a leading company focused on the entire process of developing residential properties across the United States. This includes everything from the initial design and construction to the marketing and eventual sale of homes. Their diverse housing portfolio encompasses traditional single-family detached houses, attached townhomes and condominiums, urban infill developments, and dedicated active adult communities. These active lifestyle communities often come equipped with various amenities such as clubhouses, swimming pools, tennis courts, children's play areas (tot lots), and ample open spaces. Hovnanian caters to a wide array of homebuyers. Their clientele includes individuals purchasing their very first home, first-time and second-time move-up buyers seeking larger residences, luxury home seekers, those desiring an active lifestyle, and empty nesters. In addition to home construction, the company also assists its customers by offering mortgage loans and title insurance services. Hovnanian Enterprises was founded in 1959 and operates from its corporate headquarters located in Matawan, New Jersey.
HOV Company Deck
HOV Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a cautiously positive tone: management reported sequential improvements in gross margin, declining incentives, stronger liquidity, reduced QMI inventory, and operational efficiencies while still facing year-over-year revenue and delivery declines, elevated incentive levels versus last year, modest near-term profit guidance, and ongoing macro-related volatility. The company emphasized disciplined land underwriting, a land-light approach, and expectation of sequential improvement into Q4, balancing current margin pressure with clear actions to improve returns over time.View all HOV earnings summariesHOV Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$74.00
▼(-36.25% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
11.94% Insiders
12.34% Mutual Funds
13.40% Other Institutional Investors
42.20% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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