Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. Class A (HOV)
NYSE: HOVConsumer DiscretionaryHomebuildingUSD
Market open · Delayed 15 min · as of Oct 8, 11:14 AM ET
HOV stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $647.24M
- P/E (TTM)
- 107.52
- Forward P/E
- 8.46
- EPS (TTM)
- $1.01
- Dividend yield
- None
- 52-week range
- 91.52 – 148.48
- Day range
- 108.25 – 110.41
- Volume / Avg
- 57.45K / 127.76K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 5.12M
52-week range
HOV stock today
Shares of Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV) are trading lower on Oct 8 at $108.60, a drop of 2.39% or $2.66 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.39% decline. Shares are 26.9% below their 52-week high of $148.48, set on Jun 26, 2026 and 18.7% above the 52-week low of $91.52, in the middle of the past year's range. HOV is up 14.1% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 8.2%.
At 107.5x trailing earnings, Hovnanian Enterprises trades above the peer-group median of 14.5x. Its forward P/E of 8.5x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
About Hovnanian Enterprises
Company profileHovnanian 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, move-up buyers, luxury buyers, active lifestyle buyers, and empty nesters.
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Homebuilding
- CEO
- Mr. Ara K. Hovnanian
- Headquarters
- Matawan, NJ
- Employees
- 1,891
- IPO year
- 1983
- Website
- khov.com
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (1 analysts)
none
Avg. price target
$74.00-31.86%
- Strong buy 0
- Buy 0
- Hold 0
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 1
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Hovnanian Enterprises peers
Consumer Discretionary sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEGHLegacy Housing Corporation | 28.19 | -0.35% | $670.44M | vs HOV |
| WGOWinnebago Industries Inc. | 24.15 | -1.25% | $682.55M | vs HOV |
| BXBLBOXABL Inc. | 3.19 | -2.74% | $770.56M | vs HOV |
| DFHDream Finders Homes Inc. Class A | 9.30 | -2.05% | $842.42M | vs HOV |
| BZHBeazer Homes USA Inc. | 33.41 | -0.03% | $891.37M | vs HOV |
| LGIHLGI Homes Inc. | 43.34 | -2.85% | $1.01B | vs HOV |
| AXRAMREP Corporation | 21.42 | +3.98% | $114.06M | vs HOV |
| SDHCSmith Douglas Homes Corp. Class A | 9.88 | -0.05% | $82.88M | vs HOV |
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Hovnanian Enterprises stock FAQ
What is Hovnanian Enterprises's stock price today?
HOV last traded at $108.60 as of Oct 8, 11:14 AM EDT, down 2.39% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Hovnanian Enterprises pay a dividend?
No. Hovnanian Enterprises does not currently pay a regular cash dividend.
What is HOV's P/E ratio?
HOV trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 107.52 and a forward P/E of 8.46, compared with a median of 14.5 for its closest peers.
Who is Hovnanian Enterprises's CEO?
Mr. Ara K. Hovnanian is the chief executive officer of Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. Class A, which has about 1,891 employees.
Has HOV ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent HOV stock split was a 1-for-25 split on Mar 29, 2019, one of 5 splits on record.
What is the HOV 52-week high?
The 52-week high for HOV is $148.48 and the 52-week low is $91.52. The stock is currently 26.9% below its high.