HOV Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of HOV?

Mr. Daniel A. KlingerPres of K Hovnanian American Mortgage LLCMr. Paul MarabellaChief Information Officer & Vice PresidentMr. Jeffrey T. O'KeefeVice President of Investor RelationsMr. Michael P. KehoePres of Eastern Title Agency and Affiliated Title AgenciesElizabeth D. TiceVice President, Corporation Counsel & Sec.Mr. Alexander HovnanianExecutive Vice President - National Homebuilding OperationsMr. Brad G. O'ConnorSenior Vice President, Treasurer & Chief Accounting OfficerMr. Joseph F. RiggsGroup PresMr. Ara K. HovnanianPres, Chief Executive Officer & ChairmanMr. J. Larry SorsbyExecutive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Director

NYSE : HOV

Hovnanian Enterprises

$128.14

2.39+1.90%

Open: 3:28 PM

64.22

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Stock Price Today

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (HOV) stock surged +1.90%, trading at $128.14 on NYSE, up from the previous close of $125.75. The stock opened at $126.21, fluctuating between $126.21 and $130.14 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

125.75

Prev. Close

649.89M

Market Cap

126.21

Day Low

12.67

P/E Ratio

10.11

EPS (TTM)

55.15

Cash Flow per Share

126.21

Open

5.07M

Number of Shares

130.14

Day High

84.85%

Free Float in %

93.46

Book Value

52.91K

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Jul 09, 2026	122.87	127.27	121.77	125.75	102.48K
Jul 08, 2026	125.18	125.18	121.34	122.29	88.85K
Jul 07, 2026	129.72	129.72	127.01	127.09	75.65K
Jul 06, 2026	135.39	135.47	128.59	129.83	129.56K
Jul 02, 2026	134.33	134.69	130.69	134.53	103.21K
Jul 01, 2026	139.94	143.68	135.01	135.01	191.55K
Jun 30, 2026	144.21	144.73	138.27	142.41	171.77K
Jun 29, 2026	146.64	148.19	141.10	145.15	98.25K
Jun 26, 2026	142.50	148.48	140.00	147.55	212.85K
Jun 25, 2026	142.69	147.79	139.17	141.88	198.15K
Jun 24, 2026	128.99	146.57	128.99	141.91	187.9K
Jun 23, 2026	124.45	128.42	124.01	127.49	126.18K
Jun 22, 2026	131.07	133.52	124.99	125.59	155.07K
Jun 18, 2026	123.42	134.05	123.42	131.78	196.76K
Jun 17, 2026	120.99	127.77	118.61	120.87	218.82K
Jun 16, 2026	120.92	124.70	119.28	121.04	116.41K
Jun 15, 2026	123.13	125.20	119.09	119.85	88.96K
Jun 12, 2026	116.00	125.99	116.00	120.72	99.51K
Jun 11, 2026	112.26	120.99	110.96	120.87	108.98K
Jun 10, 2026	114.00	114.67	111.25	111.92	112.94K

Contact Details

Matawan, NJ 07747

United States

https://www.khov.com 732 747 7800

About Company

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 single-family detached houses, attached townhomes and condominiums, urban infill developments, and dedicated active adult communities. These active lifestyle communities often come equipped with various amenities such as clubhouses, swimming pools, tennis courts, children's play areas (tot lots), and ample open spaces. Hovnanian caters to a wide array of homebuyers. Their clientele includes individuals purchasing their very first home, first-time and second-time move-up buyers seeking larger residences, luxury home seekers, those desiring an active lifestyle, and empty nesters. In addition to home construction, the company also assists its customers by offering mortgage loans and title insurance services. Hovnanian Enterprises was founded in 1959 and operates from its corporate headquarters located in Matawan, New Jersey.

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Company Overview

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:HOV) closed at $128.14 USD, gaining $2.39 (1.90%) from the previous close of $125.75. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $91.52 and $162.06. With a market capitalization of about $649.89 million, Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. is classified as a small-cap and shows higher-than-market volatility (beta ~1.81). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 121.23 thousand shares, volume is running light vs its 52-week average. Headquartered in Matawan, NJ, Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector and the Residential Construction industry. Led by CEO Ara K. Hovnanian, the company employs approximately 1,878 people and listed since September 07, 1983. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. is a leading company focused on the entire process of developing residential properties across the United States.

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are mixed aligned (SMA20 1.41%, SMA50 9.09%, SMA200 5.28%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 54.63 (neutral), while the ATR of 7.0 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -22.06% below its high and over 55.64% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 123.30 thousand shares is in line with the 3-month average of 123.51 thousand, indicating normal recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 32.65, slightly above the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 0.22 and a price-to-book ratio of 0.99 suggesting the stock is closer to book value. The P/FCF stands at 2.37, also below market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. last paid a dividend of 0 per share, Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $273.53. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. generated EPS of $6.45 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 1.13%. Analyst sentiment is neutral. Analyst rating data shows there are 0 Strong Buy ratings, 0 Buy ratings, 2 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 1 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $120.00 to $74.00. The high target offers -4.57% upside. The low target suggests -41.15% downside. The mean target is $104.67. This offers -16.76% upside. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. earnings surprise history is frequent misses against expectations. The quarter that ended May 21, 2026, missed forecasts by -77.45%. The prior quarter beat by -367.35%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 32.1% in February 24, 2025.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. has 5.13 million shares outstanding. The public float is 4.35 million shares, elevated short interest at 7.53% of float. This equals 353.34 thousand shares. The short ratio is 2.93 days. Institutional investors hold 72.4% of the float. Insiders own 10.21%. HOVNANIAN KEVORK S holds 7.38 million shares, HOVNANIAN SIRWART has 7.38 million shares and GENDELL JEFFREY L ET AL has 4.73 million shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 13.91 thousand shares across 2 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Hovnanian Enterprises generated $2.98B in revenue, or $461.87 per share. Gross margin was 96.81%, operating margin 3.63%, and net profit margin 2.14%. Returns are modest, with ROA at 2.42% and ROE at 7.69%.
On valuation metrics, Hovnanian Enterprises trades at a P/E of 32.65, P/S of 0.22 and P/B of 0.99. The current ratio is 3.09 and quick ratio is 0.54. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 1.16 and cash conversion cycle is 237.08 days. Debt-to-equity is 1.13, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.32.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Oct 31, 2025, Hovnanian Enterprises posted revenue of $2.98B, down slightly from $3.00B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $2.88B (margin 96.81%). Operating income was $108.20M (margin 3.6%). Net income was$63.87M (EPS $7.95).
The company ended the quarter with $285.38M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $930.21M, and net debt of $644.83M. Total assets were $2.63B, with equity of $830.94M. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $188.28M, free cash flow of $166.18M, and capital expenditures of - $22.10M.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected increase of 10.08%, with price expected at $138.42 by July 23, 2026, within a range of $130.46 to $147.11 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 29.33%, reaching $162.63 by October 07, 2026, with a range of $157.81 to $166.98. 1-Year Outlook: Projected loss of -7.09%, with price at $116.84 by July 09, 2027, within a range of $103.83 to $130.59.

Key Takeaways

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:HOV) shares are up 23.64% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been negative over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 32.65. Analyst sentiment is cautious, with the majority of ratings in Market Underperform territory and a mean price target of $33.98, suggesting -72.98% downside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (10.08% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (29.33% over three months), and a longer-term loss (-7.09% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (HOV) stock price?

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: HOV) stock price is $128.14 in the last trading session. During the trading session, HOV stock reached the peak price of $130.14 while $126.21 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in HOV stock occurred in the recent session was 1.9% while the dollar amount for the price change in HOV stock was $2.39.

HOV's industry and sector of operation?

The NYSE listed HOV is part of Residential Construction industry that operates in the broader Consumer Cyclical sector. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of HOV?

Mr. Daniel A. Klinger
Pres of K Hovnanian American Mortgage LLC
Mr. Paul Marabella
Chief Information Officer & Vice President
Mr. Jeffrey T. O'Keefe
Vice President of Investor Relations
Mr. Michael P. Kehoe
Pres of Eastern Title Agency and Affiliated Title Agencies
Elizabeth D. Tice
Vice President, Corporation Counsel & Sec.
Mr. Alexander Hovnanian
Executive Vice President - National Homebuilding Operations
Mr. Brad G. O'Connor
Senior Vice President, Treasurer & Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Joseph F. Riggs
Group Pres
Mr. Ara K. Hovnanian
Pres, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman
Mr. J. Larry Sorsby
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Director

How HOV did perform over past 52-week?

HOV's closing price is 37.4% higher than its 52-week low of $91.52 where as its distance from 52-week high of $162.06 is -22.41%.

How many employees does HOV have?

Number of HOV employees currently stands at 1,878.

Link for HOV official website?

Official Website of HOV is: https://www.khov.com

How do I contact HOV?

HOV could be contacted at phone 732 747 7800 and can also be accessed through its website. HOV operates from 90 Matawan Road, Matawan, NJ 07747, United States.

How many shares of HOV are traded daily?

HOV stock volume for the day was 52.91K shares. The average number of HOV shares traded daily for last 3 months was 121.23K.

What is the market cap of HOV currently?

The market value of HOV currently stands at $649.89M with its latest stock price at $128.14 and 5.07M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	1878
Beta	1.86
Sales or Revenue	$2.98B
5Y Sales Change%	0.22%
Fiscal Year Ends	October
Sector	Consumer Cyclical
Industry	Residential Construction

HOV Company Profile and Key Details

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