NYSE:HOV Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV) Stock Forecast, Price & News $99.49 +0.30 (+0.30%) (As of 09/27/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$96.77▼$101.7750-Day Range$91.75▼$125.3552-Week Range$33.20▼$127.99Volume43,030 shsAverage Volume67,862 shsMarket Capitalization$605.89 millionP/E Ratio4.66Dividend YieldN/APrice TargetN/A ProfileProfileChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Hovnanian Enterprises MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy3.73% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.98Based on 6 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$1.50 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.50 out of 5 starsConstruction Sector53rd out of 102 stocksOperative Builders Industry12th out of 17 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for Hovnanian Enterprises. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.73% 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, 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 7.47%, 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 3.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentHovnanian Enterprises has a news sentiment score of 0.98. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.81 average news sentiment score of Construction companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Hovnanian Enterprises this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search Interest2 people have searched for HOV on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 4.2 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 $1,499,939.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders20.31% 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 Institutions60.97% of the stock of Hovnanian Enterprises is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Hovnanian Enterprises is 4.65, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 118.58.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Hovnanian Enterprises is 4.65, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Construction sector average P/E ratio of about 14.62.Price to Book Value per Share RatioHovnanian Enterprises has a P/B Ratio of 1.74. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE:HOV) StockHovnanian Enterprises, Inc. 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 and title insurance services. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Matawan, New Jersey.Read More HOV Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart HOV Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.'s (NYSE:HOV) ROE Of 34% Impressive?September 25, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deHovnanian Enterprises, Inc.: Hovnanian Enterprises Announces Refinancing TransactionSeptember 27, 2023 | Stansberry Research (Ad)A 73-Year-Old Market Signal With 95% Accuracy Just FlashedThis signal has flashed just 24 times in the past 73 years – and it has signaled the exact moment to move your money with 95% accuracy. Now, it's flashing again. Discover where here.September 25, 2023 | marketwatch.comHovnanian Refinances $600 Million in DebtSeptember 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHovnanian Enterprises Announces Refinancing TransactionSeptember 17, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comHovnanian Enterprises (NYSE:HOV) Shares Down 4.4% August 30, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deHovnanian Enterprises, Inc.: Hovnanian Enterprises Reports Fiscal 2023 Third Quarter ResultsAugust 30, 2023 | benzinga.comHovnanian Enterprises, LexinFintech Holdings And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On WednesdaySeptember 27, 2023 | Stansberry Research (Ad)A 73-Year-Old Market Signal With 95% Accuracy Just FlashedThis signal has flashed just 24 times in the past 73 years – and it has signaled the exact moment to move your money with 95% accuracy. Now, it's flashing again. Discover where here.August 30, 2023 | marketwatch.comHovnanian Shares Hit 52-Week High on Outlook RaiseAugust 30, 2023 | msn.comHovnanian Revenue Dips 15% In Q3, But Shares Jump More Than 13% On Upbeat OutlookAugust 30, 2023 | seekingalpha.comHovnanian Enterprises, Inc. 2023 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationAugust 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhat does the CDS market have in common with a toddler?July 31, 2023 | forbes.comClal Insurance EnterprisesJune 22, 2023 | marketwatch.com8-K: HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES INCJune 12, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.comHOV - Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.June 2, 2023 | seekingalpha.comBuy Homebuilder Hovnanian, It's Still A Solid Value PlayMay 31, 2023 | benzinga.comHovnanian Enterprises shares are trading lower after the company reported a year-over-year decrease in Q2 EPS results and issued guidance.May 31, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deHovnanian Enterprises, Inc.: Hovnanian Enterprises Reports Fiscal 2023 Second Quarter ResultsMay 31, 2023 | msn.comWhy Hovnanian Enterprises Shares Are Sliding TodayMay 31, 2023 | wsj.comHovnanian Enterprises 2Q Profit Drops Amid Increasing Mortgage RatesMay 31, 2023 | seekingalpha.comHovnanian Enterprises, Inc. 2023 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationMay 31, 2023 | marketwatch.comHovnanian Enterprises Forecasts Drop in Fiscal 2023 Sales, ProfitMay 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHovnanian Enterprises Reports Fiscal 2023 Second Quarter ResultsApril 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhy Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:HOV) Looks Like A Quality CompanyMarch 28, 2023 | marketwatch.comLearn to Evaluate Hovnanian Enterprises ($HOV) using the ChartsMarch 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWe Think Shareholders Are Less Likely To Approve A Large Pay Rise For Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.'s (NYSE:HOV) CEO For NowSee 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 HOV Company Calendar Last Earnings8/30/2023Today9/27/2023Fiscal Year End10/31/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)12/14/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Operative builders Sub-IndustryHomebuilding SectorConstruction Current SymbolNYSE:HOV CUSIP44248720 CIK357294 Webwww.khov.com Phone(732) 747-7800Fax732-747-7159Employees1,866Year Founded1959Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$21.35 Trailing P/E Ratio4.66 Forward P/E Ratio4.43 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$225.49 million Net Margins5.96% Pretax Margin8.20% Return on Equity60.51% Return on Assets7.05% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.37 Current Ratio1.25 Quick Ratio0.33 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.92 billion Price / Sales0.21 Cash Flow$43.30 per share Price / Cash Flow2.30 Book Value$56.97 per share Price / Book1.75Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares6,090,000Free Float4,857,000Market Cap$606.50 million OptionableOptionable Beta2.50 Social Links Elon Musk's Next MoveWondering when you'll finally be able to invest in SpaceX, StarLink or The Boring Company? Click the link below to learn when Elon Musk will let these companies finally IPO.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Ara K. Hovnanian (Age 66)Pres, CEO & Chairman Comp: $13.36MMr. J. Larry Sorsby (Age 68)Exec. VP, CFO & Director Comp: $5.75MMr. Brad G. O'Connor (Age 53)Sr. VP, Treasurer & Chief Accounting Officer Comp: $2.02MMr. Paul MarabellaChief Information Officer & VPMr. Jeffrey T. O'KeefeVP of Investor RelationsElizabeth D. TiceVP, Corp. Counsel & Sec.Mr. Alexander HovnanianExec. VP - National Homebuilding OperationsMr. Joseph F. RiggsGroup PresMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsBeazer Homes USANYSE:BZHM/I HomesNYSE:MHOLandsea HomesNASDAQ:LSEADream Finders HomesNASDAQ:DFHCentury CommunitiesNYSE:CCSView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBarclays PLCSold 1,491 shares on 9/21/2023Ownership: 0.016%California State Teachers Retirement SystemSold 197 shares on 8/21/2023Ownership: 0.027%Nuveen Asset Management LLCSold 502 shares on 8/16/2023Ownership: 0.248%Wells Fargo & Company MNBought 159 shares on 8/15/2023Ownership: 0.031%Lazard Asset Management LLCBought 429 shares on 8/15/2023Ownership: 0.023%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions HOV Stock - Frequently Asked Questions How have HOV shares performed in 2023? Hovnanian Enterprises' stock was trading at $42.08 at the beginning of the year. Since then, HOV stock has increased by 136.7% and is now trading at $99.59. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Hovnanian Enterprises? Hovnanian Enterprises saw a drop in short interest in the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totaling 174,700 shares, a drop of 7.5% from the August 31st total of 188,800 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 58,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 3.0 days. Currently, 3.7% of the shares of the company are sold short. View Hovnanian Enterprises' Short Interest. When is Hovnanian Enterprises' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, December 14th 2023. View our HOV earnings forecast. How were Hovnanian Enterprises' earnings last quarter? Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:HOV) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 30th. The construction company reported $7.38 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The construction company had revenue of $649.96 million for the quarter. Hovnanian Enterprises had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 60.51% and a net margin of 5.96%. What ETFs hold Hovnanian Enterprises' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE:HOV) stock in their portfolio include AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright Micro-Cap ETF (DWMC).Invesco Russell 2000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF (OMFS). When did Hovnanian Enterprises' stock split? Shares of Hovnanian Enterprises reverse split on the morning of 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 guidance has Hovnanian Enterprises issued on next quarter's earnings? Hovnanian Enterprises updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Wednesday, August, 30th. The company provided EPS guidance of $21.00-$24.00 for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $2.60 billion-$2.70 billion. 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. What other stocks do shareholders of Hovnanian Enterprises own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Hovnanian Enterprises investors own include J C Penney (JCP), MBIA (MBI), Bank of America (BAC), Callon Petroleum (CPE), Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), Energy Transfer (ET), General Electric (GE), JetBlue Airways (JBLU) and Oasis Petroleum (OAS). What is Hovnanian Enterprises' stock symbol? Hovnanian Enterprises trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "HOV." Who are Hovnanian Enterprises' major shareholders? Hovnanian Enterprises' stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (5.53%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (3.18%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.95%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.56%), State Street Corp (1.52%) and Acadian Asset Management LLC (1.13%). Insiders that own company stock include Ara K Hovnanian, Ara K Hovnanian 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Hovnanian Enterprises' stock price today? One share of HOV stock can currently be purchased for approximately $99.59. How much money does Hovnanian Enterprises make? Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE:HOV) has a market capitalization of $606.50 million and generates $2.92 billion in revenue each year. The construction company earns $225.49 million in net income (profit) each year or $21.35 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Hovnanian Enterprises have? The company employs 1,866 workers across the globe. How can I contact Hovnanian Enterprises? Hovnanian Enterprises' mailing address is 90 Matawan Road 5th Floor, Matawan NJ, 07747. The official website for the company is www.khov.com. The construction company can be reached via phone at (732) 747-7800, via email at jokeefe@khov.com, or via fax at 732-747-7159. This page (NYSE:HOV) was last updated on 9/27/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. 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