Hovnanian Enterprises Past Earnings Performance
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Hovnanian Enterprises's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -34.3%, while the Consumer Durables industry saw earnings declining at 0.7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 2.4% per year. Hovnanian Enterprises's return on equity is 4.4%, and it has net margins of 0.8%.
Key information
-34.32%
Earnings growth rate
-34.98%
EPS growth rate
| Consumer Durables Industry Growth | 24.52% |
| Revenue growth rate | 2.42% |
| Return on equity | 4.38% |
| Net Margin | 0.83% |
| Last Earnings Update | 30 Apr 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
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...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...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Hovnanian Enterprises makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 26 | 2,918 | 24 | 350 | 0 |
| 31 Jan 26 | 2,937 | 44 | 347 | 0 |
| 31 Oct 25 | 2,979 | 51 | 350 | 0 |
| 31 Jul 25 | 3,140 | 144 | 346 | 0 |
| 30 Apr 25 | 3,062 | 199 | 345 | 0 |
| 31 Jan 25 | 3,084 | 228 | 343 | 0 |
| 31 Oct 24 | 3,005 | 223 | 342 | 0 |
| 31 Jul 24 | 2,912 | 221 | 335 | 0 |
| 30 Apr 24 | 2,840 | 202 | 321 | 0 |
| 31 Jan 24 | 2,835 | 185 | 317 | 0 |
| 31 Oct 23 | 2,756 | 179 | 305 | 0 |
| 31 Jul 23 | 2,756 | 146 | 305 | 0 |
| 30 Apr 23 | 2,873 | 168 | 305 | 0 |
| 31 Jan 23 | 2,872 | 190 | 297 | 0 |
| 31 Oct 22 | 2,922 | 195 | 296 | 0 |
| 31 Jul 22 | 2,850 | 191 | 285 | 0 |
| 30 Apr 22 | 2,773 | 163 | 271 | 0 |
| 31 Jan 22 | 2,774 | 553 | 285 | 0 |
| 31 Oct 21 | 2,783 | 550 | 277 | 0 |
| 31 Jul 21 | 2,652 | 538 | 272 | 0 |
| 30 Apr 21 | 2,589 | 509 | 272 | 0 |
| 31 Jan 21 | 2,425 | 73 | 245 | 0 |
| 31 Oct 20 | 2,344 | 46 | 242 | 0 |
| 31 Jul 20 | 2,374 | 8 | 230 | 0 |
| 30 Apr 20 | 2,228 | -14 | 229 | 0 |
| 31 Jan 20 | 2,130 | -34 | 233 | 0 |
| 31 Oct 19 | 2,017 | -42 | 233 | 0 |
| 31 Jul 19 | 1,918 | 6 | 230 | 0 |
| 30 Apr 19 | 1,893 | 12 | 226 | 0 |
| 31 Jan 19 | 1,955 | 18 | 227 | 0 |
| 31 Oct 18 | 1,991 | 4 | 229 | 0 |
| 31 Jul 18 | 2,098 | -30 | 238 | 0 |
| 30 Apr 18 | 2,233 | -366 | 246 | 0 |
| 31 Jan 18 | 2,317 | -363 | 245 | 0 |
| 31 Oct 17 | 2,452 | -332 | 243 | 0 |
| 31 Jul 17 | 2,535 | -322 | 237 | 0 |
| 30 Apr 17 | 2,660 | 15 | 242 | 0 |
| 31 Jan 17 | 2,729 | 13 | 249 | 0 |
| 31 Oct 16 | 2,752 | -3 | 253 | 0 |
| 31 Jul 16 | 2,640 | 0 | 249 | 0 |
| 30 Apr 16 | 2,464 | -7 | 250 | 0 |
| 31 Jan 16 | 2,278 | -18 | 250 | 0 |
| 31 Oct 15 | 2,148 | -16 | 251 | 0 |
| 31 Jul 15 | 2,154 | 274 | 267 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: HOV has a large one-off loss of $24.9M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 30th April, 2026.
Growing Profit Margin: HOV's current net profit margins (0.8%) are lower than last year (6.5%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: HOV's earnings have declined by 34.3% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: HOV's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: HOV had negative earnings growth (-87.8%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Consumer Durables industry average (-15.2%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: HOV's Return on Equity (4.4%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/21 08:52 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/04/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/10/31 |
Data Sources
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| 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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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 |