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HOV Stock Chart & Stats
$128.32
$3.01(2.30%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$128.32
$3.01(2.30%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$90.17 - $148.48
Previous CloseN/A
Volume122.69K
Average Volume (3M)119.84K
Market Cap
$599.98M
Enterprise Value$1.62B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$258.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$934.90M
Price to Earnings (P/E)97.4
Beta1.11
Next Earnings
Dec 03, 2026EPS Estimate
2.8Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.04
Shares Outstanding5,122,255
10 Day Avg. Volume145,544
30 Day Avg. Volume119,839
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 Cap2.69
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.57
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.79
Enterprise Value/Ebitda20.12
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)1.26
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.81B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationSolid operating and free cash flow indicate that the company is converting homebuilding activity into cash despite weak reported profitability. This supports debt reduction, land investment and liquidity preservation, giving Hovnanian greater flexibility through housing-market volatility over the next several quarters.
Improved Leverage And LiquidityA materially improved capital structure strengthens financial resilience for a cyclical homebuilder. Lower leverage and extended debt maturities reduce near-term refinancing pressure, while strong liquidity provides capacity to fund communities and manage demand or margin weakness without relying solely on new borrowing.
Capital-Efficient Land StrategyThe higher proportion of optioned lots and reduced QMI inventory make the land portfolio more capital efficient and limit upfront exposure to owned land. This approach can improve flexibility in changing housing conditions, reduce inventory risk and support returns as newer communities drive deliveries.
Bears Say
Thin Current ProfitabilityVery thin net profitability leaves limited protection against modest changes in home prices, incentives, construction costs or closing volume. Although the business has produced stronger margins in prior housing conditions, the current earnings base is vulnerable and may constrain internally funded growth.
Elevated Incentives Compress MarginsPersistent mortgage-rate buydowns and other incentives reduce the effective economics of home closings, particularly for communities tied to older land costs. Until the delivery mix shifts toward newer underwriting, margin recovery remains dependent on execution and favorable community transition.
Limited Community GrowthA largely stagnant community base can limit the company’s ability to expand future delivery capacity and revenue. Walking away from land contracts protects underwriting discipline, but it also delays community growth and may leave results more dependent on existing communities and their selling pace.
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 $90.17 and its highest was $148.48 in the past 12 months.
What is Hovnanian Enterprises Inc’s market cap?
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc’s market cap is $599.98M.
When is Hovnanian Enterprises Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Dec 03, 2026 which is in 38 days.
How were Hovnanian Enterprises Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc released its earnings results on Aug 20, 2026. The company reported -$0.7 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.56 by -$0.14.
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 2.8.
How many shares outstanding does Hovnanian Enterprises Inc have?
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc has 5,122,255 shares outstanding.
What happened to Hovnanian Enterprises Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc reported an EPS of -$0.7 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.56. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.472%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Hovnanian Enterprises Stock Smart Score
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
HOV Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 59%
Sector Average 59%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 3.0K Shares
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Last Quarter.
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-23.54%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.19%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.81%
Trailing 12-Months
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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
Q3 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call balanced near-term challenges (a narrow adjusted pretax miss, lower JV income, elevated incentives, some choppiness in contracts, and modest cost pressures) against stronger underlying operational and financial positioning (revenues slightly above midpoint, sequential gross margin improvement, strong liquidity, improved land mix with 87% option lots, a 29% reduction in QMI inventory since early 2025, a high 74% backlog conversion, and constructive Q4 guidance). Management emphasized disciplined underwriting, capital efficiency, and a path to continued margin recovery. On balance, the progress on margins, balance sheet strength, land-mix improvement, and robust guidance for Q4 outweigh the transitory operational setbacks described for the quarter.View all HOV earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
11.82% Insiders
12.44% Mutual Funds
0.11% Other Institutional Investors
52.61% Public Companies and
Individual Investors