Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (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$85.69 - $162.06
Previous CloseN/A
Volume17.74K
Average Volume (3M)112.37K
Market Cap
$655.57M
Enterprise Value$1.19B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$349.57M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$970.67M
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.8
Beta1.32
Next Earnings
Jun 03, 2026EPS Estimate
-2.04Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.98
Shares Outstanding5,153,480
10 Day Avg. Volume115,807
30 Day Avg. Volume112,370
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 Cap1.82
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.41
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit0.73
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.99
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$74.00Price Target Upside-36.25% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationConsistent, sizable TTM operating and free cash flow provide durable financial flexibility. Strong cash generation funds working capital, supports a land‑light strategy, funds shareholder programs or debt reduction and cushions the business through housing-cycle troughs without relying on equity raises.
Capital-efficient Lot PositionA large lot pipeline with a high share of optioned lots materially reduces upfront land capital needs and execution risk. This land‑light approach preserves liquidity, lowers fixed capital exposure, and provides flexibility to scale communities while protecting returns across varying demand environments.
Shift To Higher‑margin Product MixMoving sales mix toward to‑be‑built homes, which historically carry materially higher margins, creates a sustainable path to improve gross margins as newer communities deliver. This structural product shift, coupled with better mix, should lift long‑run profitability as backlog converts.
Bears Say
Elevated Buyer IncentivesHigh and rising incentives materially erode gross margins and can persist in weak demand environments, reducing sustainable earnings power. If incentives remain elevated to stimulate sales, they will structurally depress margins and prolong recovery of normalized profitability.
Revenue And Margin DeteriorationStagnant-to-declining revenue together with materially compressed net margins (~2% TTM) signal limited operating leverage and constrained earnings growth. In a cyclical industry, sustained weak top-line trends reduce capacity to absorb fixed costs and invest in margin-enhancing initiatives.
Older Land Dilutes Current MarginsDeliveries weighted to older, lower-margin lots (underwritten with different incentive assumptions) delay margin recovery since these inventories must be sold through before newer, higher‑margin communities dominate mix. That pipeline timing mismatch can prolong depressed profitability.
Hovnanian Enterprises News
HOV FAQ
What was Hovnanian Enterprises Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc lowest stock price was $85.69 and its highest was $162.06 in the past 12 months.
What is Hovnanian Enterprises Inc’s market cap?
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc’s market cap is $655.57M.
When is Hovnanian Enterprises Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 03, 2026 which is in 29 days.
How were Hovnanian Enterprises Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc released its earnings results on Mar 02, 2026. The company reported $2.62 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $2.62.
Is Hovnanian Enterprises Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Hovnanian Enterprises Inc’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Hovnanian Enterprises Inc pay dividends?
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc does not currently pay dividends.
What is Hovnanian Enterprises Inc’s EPS estimate?
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc’s EPS estimate is -2.04.
How many shares outstanding does Hovnanian Enterprises Inc have?
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc has 5,153,480 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hovnanian Enterprises Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc reported an EPS of $2.62 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.781%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Hovnanian Enterprises Inc?
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 ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 8.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 8.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
21.35%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.81%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.95%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. engages in the design, construction, marketing, and sale of residential homes in the United States. It offers single-family detached homes, attached townhomes and condominiums, urban infill, and active lifestyle homes with amenities, such as clubhouses, swimming pools, tennis courts, tot lots, and open areas. The company markets and builds homes for first-time buyers, first-time and second-time move-up buyers, luxury buyers, active lifestyle buyers, and empty nesters. It also provides mortgage loans and title insurance services. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Matawan, New Jersey.
HOV Company Deck
HOV Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call conveyed balanced results: the company beat near-term guidance (notably adjusted EBITDA and pretax income), maintained strong liquidity and improved balance-sheet metrics, and showed operational progress on inventory turnover, shorter cycle times and early contract/traffic momentum. Offsetting these positives, elevated mortgage-rate buydowns and other incentives (12.6% of ASP) materially compressed margins, driving a 24% YoY decline in profit and prompting cautious Q2 guidance. The company is executing a deliberate land-light strategy and shifting toward higher-margin to-be-built homes, which supports expectations for margin recovery in the back half of the year, but near-term earnings remain muted and partially reliant on non-recurring JV gains and sustained incentive deployment.View all HOV earnings summariesHOV Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$74.00
▼(-36.25% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
11.61% Insiders
12.00% Mutual Funds
0.81% Other Institutional Investors
55.68% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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