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$87.70 - $162.06
Previous CloseN/A
Volume17.74K
Average Volume (3M)119.86K
Market Cap
$709.64M
Enterprise Value$1.18B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$320.86M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$934.60M
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.3
Beta1.29
Next Earnings
Sep 03, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.56Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.88
Shares Outstanding5,153,480
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 Cap1.67
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.41
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.29
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.09
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
Improved Leverage And Stronger Balance SheetMaterial deleveraging versus 2020–2022 materially reduces refinancing and cyclical risk, increasing financial flexibility to fund selective land or working-capital needs. A stronger capital base supports stability across housing cycles and enables disciplined capital allocation.
Consistent Positive Free Cash Flow And Strong LiquidityReliable free cash flow and elevated liquidity give the company the ability to fund operations, reduce debt, and invest in high-return communities without heavy external financing. This cash resilience cushions cyclical downturns and supports gradual portfolio optimization.
Land-light Strategy And Tighter Inventory ControlShifting to option-controlled lots and reducing owned inventory lowers capital intensity and downside on land value declines. A land-light footprint improves return on invested capital and gives management flexibility to pace community starts to demand, aiding multi-quarter resilience.
Bears Say
Compressed Profitability And Weak Net MarginsDramatically lower margins erode the company's ability to cover fixed costs and sustain returns on equity. Persistently thin earnings reduce reinvestment capacity and make results highly sensitive to volume swings, prolonging recovery time across housing cycles.
Elevated Buyer Incentives Eroding Gross MarginsHigh and sticky incentive levels directly reduce realized selling prices and gross margin per home. If incentives remain elevated, sustainable margin recovery is hindered and profitability depends on either price recovery or lower incentive needs, which can lag broader demand improvement.
Declining Deliveries And Choppy Demand EnvironmentLower volumes strip operating leverage and reduce cash inflows from closings. Choppy monthly trends and sensitivity to quick-move-in timing increase quarter-to-quarter earnings volatility, complicating planning and extending the horizon for margin and return normalization.
Hovnanian Enterprises News
HOV FAQ
What was Hovnanian’s price range in the past 12 months?
Hovnanian lowest stock price was $87.70 and its highest was $162.06 in the past 12 months.
What is Hovnanian’s market cap?
Hovnanian’s market cap is $709.64M.
When is Hovnanian’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hovnanian’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 03, 2026 which is in 91 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 5,153,480 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 ―
Sector Average ―
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. 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
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
11.68% Insiders
12.14% Mutual Funds
13.19% Other Institutional Investors
43.23% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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