Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $97.27, -3.63% vs the prior close of $100.93.
- Volume 157.62K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
HOV slides 3.6% to $97.27. Closed at $97.27, -3.63% vs the prior close of $100.93. Day range $97.00–$102.53, opened at $100.40.
HOV daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — HOV slides 3.6% to $97.27
- Closed at $97.27, -3.63% vs the prior close of $100.93. Day range $97.00–$102.53, opened at $100.40.
- Volume was 157.62K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 119.43K.
- Price is -18.1% vs its 50-day average ($118.71) and -17.7% vs its 200-day average ($118.15).
- 52-week range $91.52–$148.48; today's close sits at 10% of that range, 34.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 15, 2026 — HOV jumps 5.5% to $100.93
- Closed at $100.93, +5.54% vs the prior close of $95.63. Day range $97.89–$104.07, opened at $99.38.
- Volume was 143.40K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 119.58K.
- Price is -15.5% vs its 50-day average ($119.46) and -14.6% vs its 200-day average ($118.17).
- 52-week range $91.52–$148.48; today's close sits at 17% of that range, 32.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — HOV slides 8.1% to $95.63, a 3-month low
- Closed at $95.63, -8.06% vs the prior close of $104.01. Day range $95.48–$102.63, opened at $101.31.
- Volume was 120.60K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 119.97K.
- Price is -20.4% vs its 50-day average ($120.20) and -19.1% vs its 200-day average ($118.16).
- 52-week range $91.52–$148.48; today's close sits at 7% of that range, 35.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — HOV rises 0.4% to $104.01
- Closed at $104.01, +0.43% vs the prior close of $103.56. Day range $103.52–$106.27, opened at $105.46.
- Volume was 77.40K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 120.63K.
- Price is -14.1% vs its 50-day average ($121.01) and -12.0% vs its 200-day average ($118.19).
- 52-week range $91.52–$148.48; today's close sits at 22% of that range, 30.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — HOV dips 2.1% to $103.56, a 3-month low, 4 down days in a row
- Closed at $103.56, -2.12% vs the prior close of $105.80. Day range $103.18–$105.48, opened at $104.58.
- Volume was 104.50K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 123.13K.
- Price is -14.8% vs its 50-day average ($121.54) and -12.4% vs its 200-day average ($118.18).
- 52-week range $91.52–$148.48; today's close sits at 21% of that range, 30.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight losses.
Oct 9, 2026 — HOV slides 3.8% to $105.80, a 3-month low, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $105.80, -3.82% vs the prior close of $110.00. Day range $105.35–$109.56, opened at $109.56.
- Volume was 97.20K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 125.68K.
- Price is -13.2% vs its 50-day average ($121.95) and -10.5% vs its 200-day average ($118.15).
- 52-week range $91.52–$148.48; today's close sits at 25% of that range, 28.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 8, 2026 — HOV dips 1.1% to $110.00, a 3-month low
- Closed at $110.00, -1.13% vs the prior close of $111.26. Day range $108.09–$111.81, opened at $109.89.
- Volume was 194.80K shares, 1.5x its 50-day average of 126.87K.
- Price is -10.1% vs its 50-day average ($122.42) and -6.9% vs its 200-day average ($118.11).
- 52-week range $91.52–$148.48; today's close sits at 32% of that range, 25.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — HOV dips 2.9% to $111.26
- Closed at $111.26, -2.90% vs the prior close of $114.58. Day range $109.33–$112.00, opened at $111.50.
- Volume was 111.30K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 130.61K.
- Price is -9.5% vs its 50-day average ($122.88) and -5.8% vs its 200-day average ($118.08).
- 52-week range $91.52–$148.48; today's close sits at 35% of that range, 25.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — HOV rises 2.6% to $114.58
- Closed at $114.58, +2.59% vs the prior close of $111.69. Day range $113.00–$116.49, opened at $114.26.
- Volume was 89.30K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 132.09K.
- Price is -7.1% vs its 50-day average ($123.38) and -2.9% vs its 200-day average ($118.05).
- 52-week range $91.52–$148.48; today's close sits at 40% of that range, 22.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — HOV slides 3.9% to $111.69
- Closed at $111.69, -3.88% vs the prior close of $116.20. Day range $111.01–$115.20, opened at $115.20.
- Volume was 88.30K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 132.77K.
- Price is -9.8% vs its 50-day average ($123.76) and -5.4% vs its 200-day average ($118.01).
- 52-week range $91.52–$148.48; today's close sits at 35% of that range, 24.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — HOV rises 1.0% to $116.20
- Closed at $116.20, +1.03% vs the prior close of $115.01. Day range $114.05–$120.79, opened at $120.31.
- Volume was 135.50K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 132.68K.
- Price is -6.4% vs its 50-day average ($124.20) and -1.5% vs its 200-day average ($118.00).
- 52-week range $91.52–$148.48; today's close sits at 43% of that range, 21.7% below the 52-week high.
HOV latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about HOV in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Aug 28, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jul 31, 2026:
- Revenue: $705.75M (prior year $800.58M) (-11.8% vs Jul 31, 2025)
- Net income: -$1.80M (prior year $16.61M) (loss widened vs Jul 31, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: -$0.70 (prior year $1.99) (loss widened vs Jul 31, 2025)
Aug 20, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 17, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jun 26, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Sorsby J Larry sold 1,032 shares at $142.57 (≈$147.14K) on Jun 25, 2026
- Sorsby J Larry sold 1,032 shares at $142.57 (≈$147.14K) on Jun 25, 2026
- Sorsby J Larry sold 1,032 shares at $142.57 (≈$147.14K) on Jun 25, 2026
- Sorsby J Larry sold 1,032 shares at $142.57 (≈$147.14K) on Jun 25, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Jun 25, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Jun 24, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Hovnanian Ara K sold 12,880 shares at $125.78 (≈$1.62M) on Jun 22, 2026
- Hovnanian Ara K sold 12,880 shares at $125.78 (≈$1.62M) on Jun 22, 2026
- Hovnanian Ara K sold 12,880 shares at $125.78 (≈$1.62M) on Jun 22, 2026
- Hovnanian Ara K sold 12,880 shares at $125.78 (≈$1.62M) on Jun 22, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Jun 22, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Things to know before you trade HOV
- Last results release: Aug 20, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 21, 2026, Feb 25, 2026, Dec 4, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 19, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 2.67% (largest 8.1%).
- Liquidity: about 109.47K shares (≈$10.65M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $97.27 vs a range of $91.52–$148.48 (10% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 12 sales; latest: J Larry Sorsby sold 1,032 shares on Jun 25, 2026.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Aug 28, 2026; 8-K Aug 20, 2026; 10-Q Jun 2, 2026.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Operative Builders.
HOV market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 100.40 | 102.53 | 97.00 | 97.27 | 157.62K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 99.38 | 104.07 | 97.89 | 100.93 | 143.40K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 101.31 | 102.63 | 95.48 | 95.63 | 120.60K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 105.46 | 106.27 | 103.52 | 104.01 | 77.40K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 104.58 | 105.48 | 103.18 | 103.56 | 104.50K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 109.56 | 109.56 | 105.35 | 105.80 | 97.20K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 109.89 | 111.81 | 108.09 | 110.00 | 194.80K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 111.50 | 112.00 | 109.33 | 111.26 | 111.30K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 114.26 | 116.49 | 113.00 | 114.58 | 89.30K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 115.20 | 115.20 | 111.01 | 111.69 | 88.30K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 120.31 | 120.79 | 114.05 | 116.20 | 135.50K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 109.68 | 115.23 | 107.11 | 115.01 | 116.20K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 114.16 | 114.16 | 110.60 | 111.17 | 68.30K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 114.35 | 114.35 | 110.99 | 112.19 | 76.50K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 112.76 | 116.18 | 112.76 | 113.48 | 93.00K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 114.63 | 116.31 | 112.92 | 115.15 | 91.60K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 116.00 | 116.08 | 112.83 | 112.94 | 76.90K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 117.70 | 119.00 | 114.59 | 115.24 | 126.80K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 118.79 | 120.30 | 116.99 | 118.96 | 136.70K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 115.97 | 117.14 | 113.83 | 115.26 | 83.40K |
About Hovnanian Enterprises
Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Operative Builders”. Its business address is in MATAWAN, NJ. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends October 31. SEC CIK 357294.
HOV board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Robert B Coutts | Director | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Ara K Hovnanian | Chairman of the Board & CEO | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Miriam Hernandez-Kakol | Director | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Joseph A Marengi | Director | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Vincent Jr Pagano | Director | Jun 16, 2026 |
| J Larry Sorsby | Director | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Robin Stone Sellers | Director | Jun 16, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Ara K Hovnanian | Chairman of the Board & CEO | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Alexander A. Hovnanian | President | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Brad G O'Connor | CFO | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Michael P. Wyatt | Chief Operating Officer | Jun 16, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | J Larry Sorsby | Sale | 1,032 | $142.57 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | J Larry Sorsby | Sale | 1,032 | $142.57 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | J Larry Sorsby | Sale | 1,032 | $142.57 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | J Larry Sorsby | Sale | 1,032 | $142.57 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Ara K Hovnanian | Sale | 12,880 | $125.78 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Ara K Hovnanian | Sale | 12,880 | $125.78 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Ara K Hovnanian | Sale | 12,880 | $125.78 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Ara K Hovnanian | Sale | 12,880 | $125.78 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | J Larry Sorsby | Sale | 2,284 | $227.40 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | J Larry Sorsby | Sale | 2,284 | $227.40 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | J Larry Sorsby | Sale | 2,284 | $227.40 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | J Larry Sorsby | Sale | 2,284 | $227.40 |
HOV financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2025 | $2.98B | — | 7.43 | $188.28M |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $3.00B | — | 31.79 | $23.64M |
| Oct 31, 2023 | $2.76B | — | 26.88 | $435.27M |
| Oct 31, 2022 | $2.92B | — | 29.00 | $89.47M |
| Oct 31, 2021 | $2.78B | — | 85.86 | $210.21M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $2.86B, total liabilities $2.04B, cash $221.94M (as of Jul 31, 2026).
HOV earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $118.13 |
| May 21, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $115.46 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $126.08 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $103.82 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $131.80 |
| May 20, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $96.13 |
| Feb 24, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $106.51 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $177.29 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 22, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 22, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Dec 5, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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