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HOV Stock Forecast: Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 6 Aug 2026
$135
−2.25% on the day

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $74 — -45.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 53 of 100 as at 6 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$788.9M
Ticker Nerd rank
53 / 100
Median analyst target
$74
Analysts covering
1
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+4.2%
1M
+3.9%
YTD
+38.2%
1Y
+2.6%
From 52W high
−13.7%
From 52W low
+43.3%
$94
$156
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

HOV stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 6 Aug 2026
53 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Accruals
89
Revisions
78
Value
64
Issuance
57
Quality
51
Size
48
Momentum
44
Growth
9
Volatility
3

Accruals (89): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Volatility (3): The share price moves around a lot.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.

Wall Street

HOV stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on HOV, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$60$80$100$120$140$160Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26HOVHigh $74Median $74Low $74

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says1 analysts
0 Buy0 Hold1 Sell
Low $74Median $74High $74

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −45.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
9 Apr 2026CitizensInitiatesMarket Underperform$74
27 Aug 2025WedbushReiteratesNeutral—
18 Aug 2025WedbushReiteratesNeutral—
11 June 2025WedbushReiteratesNeutral—
25 Feb 2025WedbushMaintainsNeutral—
12 Feb 2025Zelman & AssocDowngradeUnderperform—
16 Dec 2024WedbushInitiatesNeutral—
23 May 2024Zelman & AssocUpgradeNeutral$155
12 Apr 2024Zelman & AssocDowngradeUnderperform—
25 Nov 2020BuckinghamMaintainsNeutral—
25 Nov 2020Compass PointMaintainsNeutral—
25 Nov 2020Credit SuisseMaintainsUnderperform—
25 Nov 2020Deutsche BankMaintainsHold—
25 Nov 2020FBN SecuritiesDowngradeUnderperform—
25 Nov 2020JMP SecuritiesUpgradeMarket Perform—
25 Nov 2020JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
25 Nov 2020MKM PartnersDowngradeSell—
25 Nov 2020UBSMaintainsBuy—
6 Dec 2019BuckinghamMaintainsNeutral—
6 Dec 2019Buckingham ResearchMaintainsNeutral—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Estimates

HOV analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (HOV) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
38.1×

Cheaper than 21% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.3×

Cheaper than 90% of US stocks

Price / book
1.1×

Cheaper than 69% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
16.9×

Cheaper than 20% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−2.7%

Higher than 24% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−2.7%

Higher than 33% of US stocks

Gross margin
14.8%

Higher than 15% of US stocks

Operating margin
3.4%

Higher than 54% of US stocks

Net margin
1.3%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
4.4%

Higher than 52% of US stocks

Return on assets
2.0%

Higher than 59% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

HOV vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelResidential Construction
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
HOVHovnanian Enterprises, Inc.$788.9M
53
LEGHLegacy Housing Corp.$688.2M
58
BZHBeazer Homes USA, Inc.$914.6M
20
DFHDream Finders Homes, Inc.$1.3B
4
LGIHLGI Homes, Inc.$1.4B
16
GRBKGreen Brick Partners, Inc.$3.1B
51
KBHKB Home$3.6B
48
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News

Latest HOV news & analysis

Hovnanian Enterprises Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call

GlobeNewsWire · 6 Aug 2026neutral

Hovnanian Enterprises announced it will release its third quarter fiscal 2026 financial results on the morning of Thursday, August 20, 2026. The company will webcast its earnings conference call at 11:00 a.m. (ET) that same day.

Why it matters — The announcement lets HOV watchers know when to expect third quarter results and how to follow the company's earnings conference call.

Hovnanian Enterprises: I've Found A Better Home For My Money

Seeking Alpha · 4 Aug 2026negative

Seeking Alpha downgraded Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV) from 'strong buy' to 'buy' amid deteriorating housing and macro conditions. The company's Q2 revenue fell to $667.6M on an 11.8% drop in homes closed, with profitability pressured by increased incentives and shrinking margins, rising net leverage, and cancellation rates up to 21%, with analysts expecting further revenue and profit declines.

Why it matters — HOV watchers would care because the downgrade, falling revenue and closings, rising leverage and cancellations, and expected further declines point to weakening financial performance for the homebuilder.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about HOV stock

What is the HOV stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $74, with estimates ranging from $74 to $74. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is HOV stock a buy right now?

Of the 1 analysts covering Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., 0 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. 53 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 6 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank HOV?

As at 6 Aug 2026, Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. ranks 53 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (89 of 100).

Will HOV stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 1 analysts implies -45.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. 53 out of 100 as at 6 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the HOV stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for HOV are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $74 to $74 over the next 12 months.

How has HOV stock performed over the past year?

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. returned +2.6% over the 12 months to 6 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. do?

Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. is a leading residential construction firm headquartered in New Jersey, specializing in designing, building, and selling homes across the United States.

What is the latest news on HOV?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 6 Aug 2026): "Hovnanian Enterprises Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call". Hovnanian Enterprises announced it will release its third quarter fiscal 2026 financial results on the morning of Thursday, August 20, 2026. The company will webcast its earnings conference call at 11:00 a.m. (ET) that same day.

Company

About Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.

Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. is a leading residential construction firm headquartered in New Jersey, specializing in designing, building, and selling homes across the United States. The company's primary function is to develop residential communities, tailored to a diverse range of homebuyers, including first-time buyers, move-up buyers, luxury seekers, and active adults. Hovnanian Enterprises is known for its comprehensive approach, encompassing everything from land acquisition and development to home construction and sales. The firm impacts sectors such as real estate development, construction, and homebuilding, contributing significantly to regional housing markets and broader economic growth. With offerings that range from single-family homes to attached townhomes and condominiums, it serves an extensive demographic across an array of U.S. regions. Hovnanian Enterprises holds a noteworthy position in the market, consistently adapting to shifts in housing demand and regulatory environments. Its role is integral in meeting residential needs, and the company often reflects broader trends and challenges faced in the housing industry, such as market cycles, interest rate fluctuations, and policy changes.

CEO Mr. Ara K. Hovnanian · 1,891 employees · United States · https://www.khov.com