Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV) Stock Overview
Through its subsidiaries, designs, constructs, markets, and sells residential homes in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$115.46 |
| 52 Week High | US$162.06 |
| 52 Week Low | US$85.69 |
| Beta | 1.87 |
| 1 Month Change | -5.12% |
| 3 Month Change | -10.95% |
| 1 Year Change | 31.37% |
| 3 Year Change | 25.72% |
| 5 Year Change | -19.79% |
| Change since IPO | -5.26% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 13
HOV: Future Returns Will Depend On Margin Durability Concerns
Analysts trimmed their price target on Hovnanian Enterprises to $74.00, reflecting a slightly higher assumed discount rate, a lower projected profit margin, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple in line with a recent bearish initiation that highlights more cautious expectations for the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent research around Hovnanian Enterprises leans cautious, with the trimmed US$74.00 price target aligned with a bearish initiation that questions how durable margins and valuation are from here.Analysis Article • May 06
Should You Investigate Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:HOV) At US$106?
While Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. ( NYSE:HOV ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw significant share...Seeking Alpha • May 02
Why Hovnanian Enterprises Remains Homes For A Large Chunk Of My Assets
Summary Hovnanian Enterprises remains a 'strong buy' despite near-term housing market headwinds, driven by long-term supply shortages and population growth. HOV's current financials reflect industry-wide weakness: Q2 revenue is forecasted below last year, with EBITDA expected to fall from $61.3M to $30–40M. Valuation remains attractive versus peers on cash flow and EV/EBITDA, while management's disciplined deleveraging and extended debt maturities reduce risk. I hold both common and preferred shares, benefiting from preferred distributions and expecting significant upside as market conditions stabilize. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Apr 26
HOV: Future Returns Will Depend On Antitrust Probe And Margin Pressure
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Hovnanian Enterprises, citing a more cautious view on profit margins and valuation multiples, consistent with a recent bearish initiation on the stock. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight that any moderation in profit expectations may already be reflected in the stock, which could limit further downside if execution stays in line with current assumptions.Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 13
HOV: Future Returns Will Depend On Margin Durability Concerns
Analysts trimmed their price target on Hovnanian Enterprises to $74.00, reflecting a slightly higher assumed discount rate, a lower projected profit margin, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple in line with a recent bearish initiation that highlights more cautious expectations for the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent research around Hovnanian Enterprises leans cautious, with the trimmed US$74.00 price target aligned with a bearish initiation that questions how durable margins and valuation are from here.Analysis Article • May 06
Should You Investigate Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:HOV) At US$106?
While Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. ( NYSE:HOV ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw significant share...Seeking Alpha • May 02
Why Hovnanian Enterprises Remains Homes For A Large Chunk Of My Assets
Summary Hovnanian Enterprises remains a 'strong buy' despite near-term housing market headwinds, driven by long-term supply shortages and population growth. HOV's current financials reflect industry-wide weakness: Q2 revenue is forecasted below last year, with EBITDA expected to fall from $61.3M to $30–40M. Valuation remains attractive versus peers on cash flow and EV/EBITDA, while management's disciplined deleveraging and extended debt maturities reduce risk. I hold both common and preferred shares, benefiting from preferred distributions and expecting significant upside as market conditions stabilize. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Apr 26
HOV: Future Returns Will Depend On Antitrust Probe And Margin Pressure
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Hovnanian Enterprises, citing a more cautious view on profit margins and valuation multiples, consistent with a recent bearish initiation on the stock. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight that any moderation in profit expectations may already be reflected in the stock, which could limit further downside if execution stays in line with current assumptions.Narrative Update • Apr 11
HOV: Bearish Outlook Will Hinge On Potential Antitrust Probe Risk
Analysts cut their price target on Hovnanian Enterprises from $120 to $74, citing more cautious assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate, and future P/E following recent bearish Street research. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see room for execution upside if Hovnanian converts its revenue pipeline into steady closings, which could support the revised P/E assumptions despite the lower price target.Analysis Article • Jan 27
Is Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE:HOV) A Risky Investment?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Jan 02
What You Can Learn From Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.'s (NYSE:HOV) P/S After Its 27% Share Price Crash
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. ( NYSE:HOV ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow...Analysis Article • Oct 31
Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE:HOV)
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Analysis Article • Aug 20
Is Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE:HOV) A Risky Investment?
NYSE:HOV 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Hovnanian Enterprises's Fair Values from the Community and select...Analysis Article • Jul 19
Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE:HOV) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Jul 02
There's No Escaping Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.'s (NYSE:HOV) Muted Earnings Despite A 26% Share Price Rise
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. ( NYSE:HOV ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 26% after a shaky period...Analysis Article • May 14
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:HOV) Shares Fly 25% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth
Those holding Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. ( NYSE:HOV ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 25...Seeking Alpha • Apr 11
Hovnanian Enterprises: Cheap With Plenty Of Caveats
Summary Hovnanian Enterprises' stock has dropped over 35% in 2025 due to industry headwinds like high mortgage rates, low affordability, and new tariffs on building materials. Despite the selloff, Hovnanian trades at a very low P/E and is below book value, but increasing incentives and gross margins both bear watching. It is time to buy the dip in this home builder? An analysis of Hovnanian Enterprises follows in the paragraphs below. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Mar 31
The Return Trends At Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE:HOV) Look Promising
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...
New Narrative • Mar 18
Heavy Reliance On Mortgage Rate Buydowns Will Compress Future Margins
Expanding community count could pressure margins if revenue growth lags behind rising SG&A expenses and land development costs.Analysis Article • Feb 28
One Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:HOV) Analyst Just Made A Major Cut To Next Year's Estimates
One thing we could say about the covering analyst on Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. ( NYSE:HOV ) - they aren't optimistic...Analysis Article • Feb 27
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.'s (NYSE:HOV) 27% Dip In Price Shows Sentiment Is Matching Earnings
Unfortunately for some shareholders, the Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. ( NYSE:HOV ) share price has dived 27% in the last...Analysis Article • Feb 03
Does Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE:HOV) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Dec 26
Impressive Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE:HOV)
Investors were disappointed with Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.'s ( NYSE:HOV ) earnings, despite the strong profit...Analysis Article • Dec 22
Earnings Working Against Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.'s (NYSE:HOV) Share Price Following 26% Dive
Unfortunately for some shareholders, the Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. ( NYSE:HOV ) share price has dived 26% in the last...Analysis Article • Dec 06
Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE:HOV) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Typically, we'll want to...Analysis Article • Aug 18
These 4 Measures Indicate That Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE:HOV) Is Using Debt Extensively
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Jul 21
There's No Escaping Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.'s (NYSE:HOV) Muted Earnings Despite A 27% Share Price Rise
The Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. ( NYSE:HOV ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent...Analysis Article • Jul 12
Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE:HOV) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Ideally, a business will show two...Shareholder Returns
| HOV | US Consumer Durables | US Market | |
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| 7D | 12.6% | 3.0% | -0.8% |
| 1Y | 31.4% | 7.9% | 27.1% |
Return vs Industry: HOV exceeded the US Consumer Durables industry which returned 6.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: HOV exceeded the US Market which returned 26.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| HOV volatility | |
|---|---|
| HOV Average Weekly Movement | 9.0% |
| Consumer Durables Industry Average Movement | 7.2% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: HOV has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: HOV's weekly volatility (9%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 1,891 | Ara Hovnanian | www.khov.com |
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.
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| HOV fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$622.80m |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$44.12m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$2.94b |
15.5x
P/E Ratio0.2x
P/S RatioIs HOV overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| HOV income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$0 |
| Cost of Revenue | US$0 |
| Gross Profit | US$0 |
| Other Expenses | US$0 |
| Earnings | US$0 |
Last Reported Earnings
Apr 30, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 7.43 |
| Gross Margin | 15.16% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.50% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 119.3% |
How did HOV perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/21 04:01 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/21 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/04/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/10/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. is covered by 10 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Megan Talbott McGrath | Barclays |
| Jonathan Ellis | BofA Global Research |
| Jay McCanless | Citizens JMP Securities, LLC |