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Hovnanian Enterprises Stock

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.

HOVNYSEMarkt
US$97.27
-3.6% today

Company data

Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Residential Construction
Country
United States
CEO
Ara K. Hovnanian
Employees
1,891
Market cap
$498 M
IPO
07/09/1983

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…

Hovnanian Enterprises stock: price history

16/10/25-22.3 %16/10/26

1D

-3.6%

1W

-8.1%

1M

-16.2%

6M

-16.2%

YTD

-0.3%

1Y

-22.3%

2Y

-53.7%

5Y

+13.2%

10Y

+146.3%

Next earnings date

Next earnings date

03/12/2026 (in 47 days)

Volatility around earnings

~32% stronger price swings than usual

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Business model & megatrends

Business model

Average business model without a clear megatrend link or with mixed signals.

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1 more assignment (Enabler/Second row) Pro-only.

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. is a US-based residential real estate developer that encompasses the entire process from planning and construction to marketing and sales. The portfolio includes a broad range of properties such as single-family homes, townhouses, condominiums, as well as specialized communities for active adults with amenities such as pools or tennis courts. Target customer groups include first-time buyers, trade-up buyers, luxury buyers, and empty nesters. In addition to home building, the company offers financial services, particularly mortgage loans and title insurance. However, the business focus lies heavily in the construction sector, while financial services account for a considerably smaller portion of revenue.

Revenue model
Transactional
Recurring revenue
None
Pricing power
Weak
Moat
None
Moat type
None
Capital intensity
High
Customer concentration
Unknown

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Analyst assessment of Hovnanian Enterprises

0

STRONG BUY

1

BUY

8

HOLD

3

SELL

0

STRONG SELL

12

TOTAL · Hold

As of: 27/08/2025

ANALYST FIRMRATINGACTIONDATE
WedbushNeutralmaintain27/08/2025 (older than 12 months)
WedbushNeutralmaintain18/08/2025 (older than 12 months)
WedbushNeutralmaintain11/06/2025 (older than 12 months)
WedbushNeutralmaintain25/02/2025 (older than 12 months)
Zelman & AssocNeutral → Underperformdowngrade12/02/2025 (older than 12 months)
Zelman & AssocUnderperform → Neutralupgrade23/05/2024 (older than 12 months)
Zelman & AssocNeutral → Underperformdowngrade12/04/2024 (older than 12 months)
UBSBuymaintain25/11/2020 (older than 12 months)

Hovnanian Enterprises stock metrics

P/E

93.53

P/B

0.76

EV/EBITDA

14.63

RETURN ON EQUITY

-0.2%

NET MARGIN

-0.3%

DEBT/EQUITY

1.14

DIVIDEND YIELD

0.0%

AS OF

31/07/2026

Free float & liquidity

FREE FLOAT

84.1%

FLOAT SHARES

4,306,304

AVG. DAILY VOLUME (30D)

107,198

Insider transactions (SEC)

ROLETRANSACTIONSHARESPRICEPLAN TYPEDATE

HOVNANIAN ARA K

OfficerConversion12,595–Spontaneous17/07/2026

SORSBY J LARRY

DirectorSale1,032142.57Spontaneous26/06/2026

HOVNANIAN ARA K

OfficerSale12,880125.78Spontaneous24/06/2026

COUTTS ROBERT B

DirectorGrant1,078–Spontaneous16/06/2026

Hernandez-Kakol Miriam

DirectorGrant1,078–Spontaneous16/06/2026
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Attention

1 mention today in US forums, about the same as yesterdayPrice since yesterday: -3.6%

Forums (Reddit)

08/0909/09

Institutional holders

FUND / INSTITUTIONSHARESCHANGEAS OF
Assenagon Asset Management S.A.3,346-17,10530/09/2026
Legal Advantage Investments, Inc.1,950+030/09/2026
GAMMA Investing LLC473+9430/09/2026
State of Alaska, Department of Revenue279+030/09/2026
Versant Capital Management, Inc191+1830/09/2026
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Dividends & Stock splits

DATERATIO
29/03/20191:25
29/03/20042:1
14/04/19872:1
04/08/19863:2
10/03/19863:2

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Frequently asked questions about Hovnanian Enterprises stock

What does Hovnanian Enterprises do?

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. is a company in the Consumer Cyclical sector, Residential Construction industry, headquartered in United States.

The CEO is Ara K. Hovnanian, the company employs around 1,891 people.

The IPO was on 07/09/1983; the stock trades on NYSE under the ticker HOV.

What do analysts say about Hovnanian Enterprises stock?

12 analysts rate the stock, the consensus is Hold (as of 27/08/2025).

This is an external assessment, not a statement by Market Jury.

When does Hovnanian Enterprises report next?

The next earnings date is 03/12/2026.

Around past earnings, price swings were roughly 32% stronger than usual.

Does Hovnanian Enterprises pay a dividend?

No, Hovnanian Enterprises currently does not pay a dividend.

Which stocks are comparable to Hovnanian Enterprises?

Comparable stocks include D.R. Horton, PulteGroup, Lennar, NVR, Beazer Homes USA and Dream Finders Homes.

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