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HOV Stock Chart & Stats
$133.89
$3.01(2.30%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$133.89
$3.01(2.30%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$91.52 - $162.06
Previous CloseN/A
Volume122.69K
Average Volume (3M)119.86K
Market Cap
$732.50M
Enterprise Value$1.48K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$310.93M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$934.60M
Price to Earnings (P/E)31.9
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-0.20
Price to Book (P/B)0.93
Price to Sales (P/S)0.26
P/FCF Ratio4.67
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.99
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.66B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance-sheet De-riskingA materially lower debt-to-equity (≈1.1x) and stronger equity base improve resilience across housing cycles, increasing the company's ability to fund operations, endure demand troughs, and pursue disciplined land underwriting without immediate refinancing pressure, supporting medium-term stability.
Consistent Free Cash Flow GenerationReliable free cash flow and strong cash conversion in recent periods give the company durable internal funding to pay down debt, invest in selective communities, and support incentives when needed. This cash generation reduces reliance on external capital through housing-cycle volatility.
Operational & Inventory Improvements (land-light)Faster cycle times, higher same-quarter close rates and a shift to option-controlled, land-light lots materially reduce inventory carrying risk and incentive sensitivity. These operational gains improve backlog conversion, shorten cash cycles, and support sustainable margin recovery over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Compressed Profitability And Low Net MarginsMaterial margin compression to low-single-digit net margins undermines earnings power, limits retained cash for reinvestment, and makes returns vulnerable to modest cost or pricing shocks. Persistently weak margins constrain ROE and the ability to sustainably fund strategic initiatives.
Elevated Incentives Pressure MarginsHigh incentive levels materially erode gross margins and are likely to persist until demand or pricing normalizes. Elevated incentives reduce pricing power and long-term margin stability, requiring either sustained market improvement or further operational gains to restore historical profitability.
Leverage Still Above Company TargetAlthough leverage has improved markedly, net debt-to-capital at ~43% leaves the company exposed to higher interest costs and limits financial flexibility. Continued deleveraging is needed to reach target capital structure and reduce constraint on M&A, land purchases, and shareholder returns.
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 $91.52 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 $732.50M.
When is Hovnanian Enterprises Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 03, 2026 which is in 33 days.
How were Hovnanian Enterprises Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc 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 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 -0.56.
How many shares outstanding does Hovnanian Enterprises Inc have?
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc has 5,071,686 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hovnanian Enterprises Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc 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 Enterprises Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HOV
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Hovnanian Enterprises Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
HOV Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
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Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.8M over
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the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
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Technicals
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20 days / 200 days
Momentum
20.71%
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Asset Growth
10.80%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc
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 summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
11.94% Insiders
12.57% Mutual Funds
0.50% Other Institutional Investors
54.73% Public Companies and
Individual Investors