Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (HOV)

Currency in USD
129.36
-3.54(-2.66%)
Closed·
129.36+0.28(+0.21%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
128.37135.43
52 wk Range
91.52162.06
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
129.36
Open
134.55
Day's Range
128.37-135.43
52 wk Range
91.52-162.06
Volume
224.29K
Average Volume (3m)
130.62K
1-Year Change
8.2782%
Book Value / Share
116.13
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
74.00
Downside
-42.80%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Trading at a high earnings multiple
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

0 Buy
0 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
1 analysts
Overall Consensus
Sell

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 74.00
(-42.80% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Citizens
Sell74.00-42.80%-New CoverageApr 09, 2026

Hovnanian Enterprises Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Q2 FY2026 EPS of -$0.46 missed forecast of -$0.29 by 58.62%; revenue of $667.65M fell short by 12.57% amid 3% YoY decline.
  • Stock surged 8.66% to $98.01 despite earnings miss, driven by improved liquidity of $442M and strategic shift to higher-margin products.
  • Adjusted gross margin improved to 14.3% from 13.4% in Q1 FY2026, though home deliveries declined 12% year-over-year.
  • CEO Hovnanian emphasized focus on higher-margin to-be-built homes; company forecasts EPS improvements with significant growth expected by FY2027.
  • Key risks include geopolitical uncertainties, housing market volatility, supply chain disruptions, and rising construction costs pressuring margins.
Last Updated: 2026-05-21, 12:16 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 21, 2026
EPS / Forecast
-0.46 / -0.29
Revenue / Forecast
667.65M / 763.6M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

HOV Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
30.2x10.6x10.4x
PEG Ratio
−0.351.520.02
Price/Book
1.1x1.6x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
0.3x0.9x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
−42.8%15.2%27.9%
Fair Value Upside
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Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., through its subsidiaries, designs, constructs, markets, and sells 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, move-up buyers, luxury buyers, active lifestyle buyers, and empty nesters. It also provides mortgage loans and title services. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1959 and is based in Matawan, New Jersey.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
1.54M26.25%204.43M
Other Institutional Investors
1.81M30.86%240.28M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
2.51M42.89%334.03M
Total
5.86M100.00%778.74M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.6.90%404,26953,727
Forager Capital Management LLC4.03%236,31531,406

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FAQ

What Is the Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV) Stock Price Today?

The Hovnanian Enterprises stock price today is 129.36 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Hovnanian Enterprises Trade On?

Hovnanian Enterprises is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Hovnanian Enterprises?

The stock symbol for Hovnanian Enterprises is "HOV."

What Is the Hovnanian Enterprises Market Cap?

As of today, Hovnanian Enterprises market cap is 732.50M USD.

What Is Hovnanian Enterprises's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Hovnanian Enterprises EPS (TTM) is 3.54.

When Is the Next Hovnanian Enterprises Earnings Date?

Hovnanian Enterprises will release its next earnings report on Sep 03, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is HOV a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Neutral.

How Many Times Has Hovnanian Enterprises Stock Split?

Hovnanian Enterprises has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does Hovnanian Enterprises Have?

Hovnanian Enterprises has 1891 employees.

What is the current trading status of Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV)?

As of Jul 31, 2026, Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV) is trading at a price of 129.36 USD, with a previous close of 129.36 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 128.37 USD to 135.43 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 91.52 USD to 162.06 USD.

What Is Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Hovnanian Enterprises is 74.00 USD, with a high estimate of 74 USD and a low estimate of 74 USD. 0 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Sell. The stock has an -42.80% Downside potential.

What Is the HOV After Hours Price?

HOV's last after hours stock price is 129.36 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.28, or 0.21%.
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