Hovnanian Enterprises Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 0/6
Hovnanian Enterprises does not have a record of paying a dividend.
Key information
n/a
Dividend yield
2.8%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.8% |
| Future Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | n/a |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
No updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Sep 14
Hovnanian Enterprises: Preferred Stock Warrants Caution (Rating Downgrade)
Summary Hovnanian Enterprises' preferred shares are downgraded to ‘buy’ due to deteriorating housing market fundamentals and rising interest rate risks. HOVNP offers a 9.69% yield and trades at a 26.4% discount to liquidation value, but non-cumulative status increases risk in adverse scenarios. The company's net leverage has improved, but recent quarters show declining deliveries, higher cancellations, and lower backlog pricing. Rising Treasury rates and economic uncertainty could further pressure HOVNP, though current risk does not warrant a neutral or bearish stance. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jun 22
HOV: Future Returns Will Depend On Bearish Multiple Reset After Cautious Guidance
Analysts have trimmed their fair value price target for Hovnanian Enterprises to $74.00, reflecting a more cautious view that incorporates slightly lower profit margin assumptions, a reduced future P/E multiple, and a recent bearish initiation of coverage. What's in the News for Hovnanian Enterprises Hovnanian Enterprises issued earnings guidance for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, projecting total revenues in a range of $650 million to $750 million.Narrative Update • Jun 05
HOV: Future Returns Will Depend On Bearish Multiple Reset Risk
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Hovnanian Enterprises to $74.00. This reflects updated assumptions for a smaller revenue decline, slightly better profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple, while incorporating a recent bearish initiation from Citizens into their overall outlook.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...Narrative 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...Stability and Growth of Payments
Fetching dividends data
Stable Dividend: Insufficient data to determine if HOV's dividends per share have been stable in the past.
Growing Dividend: Insufficient data to determine if HOV's dividend payments have been increasing.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Hovnanian Enterprises Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (HOV) | n/a |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.2% |
| Industry Average (Consumer Durables) | 1.6% |
| Analyst forecast (HOV) (up to 3 years) | n/a |
Notable Dividend: Unable to evaluate HOV's dividend yield against the bottom 25% of dividend payers, as the company has not reported any recent payouts.
High Dividend: Unable to evaluate HOV's dividend yield against the top 25% of dividend payers, as the company has not reported any recent payouts.
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: Insufficient data to calculate HOV's payout ratio to determine if its dividend payments are covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: Unable to calculate sustainability of dividends as HOV has not reported any payouts.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/20 07:11 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/07/31 |
| 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.
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| Company Financials | 10 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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Analyst Sources
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. is covered by 11 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 |