NYSE:HOV Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV) Stock Price, News & Analysis $192.39 +1.23 (+0.64%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$192.39▼$201.9550-Day Range$136.85▼$238.3652-Week Range$65.22▼$240.34Volume93,684 shsAverage Volume82,501 shsMarket Capitalization$1.15 billionP/E Ratio6.41Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$155.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Hovnanian Enterprises alerts: Email Address Hovnanian Enterprises MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside19.4% Downside$155.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy6.10% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.45Based on 10 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$14.34 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.0.96 out of 5 starsConstruction Sector89th out of 99 stocksOperative Builders Industry14th out of 17 stocks 1.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingHovnanian Enterprises has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageHovnanian Enterprises has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.Read more about Hovnanian Enterprises' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted6.10% of the float of Hovnanian Enterprises has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverHovnanian Enterprises has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Hovnanian Enterprises has recently decreased by 13.01%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldHovnanian Enterprises does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthHovnanian Enterprises does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for HOV. Previous Next 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentHovnanian Enterprises has a news sentiment score of 0.45. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.71 average news sentiment score of Construction companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for Hovnanian Enterprises this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 7 people have searched for HOV on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Hovnanian Enterprises insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $14,342,422.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders17.67% of the stock of Hovnanian Enterprises is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions65.40% of the stock of Hovnanian Enterprises is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Hovnanian Enterprises' insider trading history. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Hovnanian Enterprises is 6.41, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.71.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Hovnanian Enterprises is 6.41, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Construction sector average P/E ratio of about 21.79.Price to Book Value per Share RatioHovnanian Enterprises has a P/B Ratio of 2.63. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Hovnanian Enterprises' valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Golden CrestBiden's Successor: The Radical Threat to YOUR Savings!Kamala Harris isn't just playing politics; she's a serious threat to your financial security. Kamala has a plan to take over your money and leave you with nothing. Higher taxes, government control, and a digital dollar to track every penny you spend. This isn't about convenience; it's about CONTROL.>> Get Your FREE Wealth Protection Guide << About Hovnanian Enterprises Stock (NYSE:HOV)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, first-time and second-time move-up buyers, luxury buyers, active lifestyle buyers, and empty nesters. It also provides mortgage loans, title insurance, and homeowner's insurance services. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Matawan, New Jersey.Read More HOV Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart HOV Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 5 at 4:23 AM | insidertrades.comAra K. Hovnanian Sells 9,124 Shares of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:HOV) StockAugust 30, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Selling: Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:HOV) CEO Sells 644 Shares of StockSeptember 7, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)War on Elon Escalates… A radical, potentially game-changing technology that threatens to destroy the trillion-dollar, “green energy” grift of the elites. And yet, while it threatens their wealth and power, it could be transformational for both the U.S. economy and your wealth.August 27, 2024 | insidertrades.comHovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:HOV) Director Edward A. Kangas Sells 4,000 SharesSeptember 6 at 1:09 AM | americanbankingnews.comHovnanian Enterprises (NYSE:HOV) Stock Price Down 3.9% Following Insider SellingSeptember 2, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFinancial Analysis: Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE:HOV) vs. Redrow (OTCMKTS:RDWWF)September 1, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comInsider Selling: Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:HOV) CEO Sells $143,682.84 in StockSeptember 1, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comContrasting The Berkeley Group (OTCMKTS:BKGFF) and Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE:HOV)September 7, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)War on Elon Escalates… A radical, potentially game-changing technology that threatens to destroy the trillion-dollar, “green energy” grift of the elites. And yet, while it threatens their wealth and power, it could be transformational for both the U.S. economy and your wealth.August 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comHovnanian Enterprises Announces Strategic Partnership Between K. Hovnanian M.E. and Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Municipalities and HousingAugust 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCritical Survey: Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE:HOV) versus Cavco Industries (NASDAQ:CVCO)August 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comStockNews.com Lowers Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE:HOV) to HoldAugust 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comContrasting Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE:HOV) & Cavco Industries (NASDAQ:CVCO)August 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAra K. Hovnanian Sells 20,000 Shares of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:HOV) StockAugust 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comEdward A. Kangas Sells 4,000 Shares of Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:HOV) StockAugust 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInsider Sale: Director Edward Kangas Sells 4,000 Shares of Hovnanian Enterprises Inc (HOV)August 24, 2024 | sg.finance.yahoo.comQ3 2024 Hovnanian Enterprises Inc Earnings CallAugust 24, 2024 | msn.comHovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:HOV) Q3 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptSee More Headlines Receive HOV Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Hovnanian Enterprises and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings8/22/2024Today9/07/2024Fiscal Year End10/31/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)12/03/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorConstruction Industry Operative builders Sub-IndustryHomebuilding Current SymbolNYSE:HOV CUSIP44248720 CIK357294 Webwww.khov.com Phone(732) 747-7800Fax732-747-7159Employees1,715Year Founded1959Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$155.00 High Stock Price Target$155.00 Low Stock Price Target$155.00 Potential Upside/Downside-19.4%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$30.00 Trailing P/E Ratio6.41 Forward P/E Ratio6.41 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$205.89 million Net Margins8.41% Pretax Margin10.34% Return on Equity54.73% Return on Assets10.94% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.17 Current Ratio1.35 Quick Ratio0.32 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.91 billion Price / Sales0.40 Cash Flow$34.54 per share Price / Cash Flow5.57 Book Value$73.25 per share Price / Book2.63Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares5,992,000Free Float4,933,000Market Cap$1.15 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta2.64 Social Links 7 Stocks That Could Be Bigger Than Tesla, Nvidia, and GoogleGrowth stocks offer a lot of bang for your buck, and we've got the next upcoming superstars to strongly consider for your portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Ara K. Hovnanian (Age 67)President, CEO & Chairman of the Board Comp: $5.58MMr. Brad G. O'Connor (Age 54)CFO & Treasurer Comp: $1.17MMr. Paul MarabellaChief Information Officer & VPMr. Jeffrey T. O'KeefeVice President of Investor RelationsElizabeth D. TiceVP, Corporate Counsel & SecretaryMr. Alexander HovnanianExecutive Vice President - National Homebuilding OperationsMr. Joseph F. RiggsGroup PresidentMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsM/I HomesNYSE:MHOTri Pointe HomesNYSE:TPHCavco IndustriesNASDAQ:CVCOBeazer Homes USANYSE:BZHD.R. HortonNYSE:DHIView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsAra K HovnanianSold 9,124 sharesTotal: $2.00 M ($219.61/share)Ara K HovnanianSold 644 sharesTotal: $143,682.84 ($223.11/share)Edward A KangasSold 4,000 sharesTotal: $928,840.00 ($232.21/share)Ara K HovnanianSold 20,000 sharesTotal: $4.59 M ($229.45/share)Truist Financial CorpBought 2,480 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.041%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions HOV Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have HOV shares performed this year? Hovnanian Enterprises' stock was trading at $155.62 at the start of the year. Since then, HOV shares have increased by 23.6% and is now trading at $192.39. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Hovnanian Enterprises' earnings last quarter? Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:HOV) posted its earnings results on Thursday, August, 22nd. The construction company reported $9.75 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The construction company had revenue of $722.70 million for the quarter. Hovnanian Enterprises had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 54.73% and a net margin of 8.41%. When did Hovnanian Enterprises' stock split? Shares of Hovnanian Enterprises reverse split before market open on Monday, April 1st 2019. The 1-25 reverse split was announced on Tuesday, March 19th 2019. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Friday, March 29th 2019. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 4 shares after the split. What is Ara K. Hovnanian's approval rating as Hovnanian Enterprises' CEO? 118 employees have rated Hovnanian Enterprises Chief Executive Officer Ara K. Hovnanian on Glassdoor.com. Ara K. Hovnanian has an approval rating of 74% among the company's employees. Who are Hovnanian Enterprises' major shareholders? Hovnanian Enterprises' top institutional shareholders include Renaissance Technologies LLC (3.64%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.97%), American Century Companies Inc. (2.24%) and AQR Capital Management LLC (1.12%). Insiders that own company stock include J Larry Sorsby, Vincent Pagano Jr, Ara K Hovnanian, Robin Stone Sellers and Edward A Kangas. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Hovnanian Enterprises? Shares of HOV stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Hovnanian Enterprises own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Hovnanian Enterprises investors own include J C Penney (JCP), Hertz Global (HTZ), MBIA (MBI), Bank of America (BAC), Callon Petroleum (CPE), Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) and Energy Transfer (ET). This page (NYSE:HOV) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. But the top investors keep buying wit...Crypto 101 Media | SponsoredThe solution to fast food’s wage hike crisisShake Shack will be closing six California locations in response to the recent $20/hour minimum wage increase,...Deal Maker | SponsoredPre-IPO| 32,481% Growth: First Disruption to $martphones in 15 Years🤳45M Users | 32,481% Growth Rate Get in on the biggest disruption to smartphones in over a decade. 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