Hovnanian Enterprises (HOVNP) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $16.36, -2.91% vs the prior close of $16.85.
- Volume 12.76K shares, 2.0x its 50-day average (heavy).
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
HOVNP dips 2.9% to $16.36 on 2.1x normal volume. Closed at $16.36, -2.91% vs the prior close of $16.85. Day range $16.29–$16.80, opened at $16.69.
HOVNP 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 — HOVNP dips 2.9% to $16.36 on 2.1x normal volume
- Closed at $16.36, -2.91% vs the prior close of $16.85. Day range $16.29–$16.80, opened at $16.69.
- Volume was 12.76K shares, 2.1x its 50-day average of 6.15K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -13.6% vs its 50-day average ($18.92) and -19.2% vs its 200-day average ($20.25).
- 52-week range $16.03–$21.90; today's close sits at 6% of that range, 25.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 15, 2026 — HOVNP jumps 5.0% to $16.85
- Closed at $16.85, +4.98% vs the prior close of $16.05. Day range $16.15–$17.70, opened at $16.26.
- Volume was 6.50K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 6.31K.
- Price is -11.3% vs its 50-day average ($18.99) and -16.9% vs its 200-day average ($20.27).
- 52-week range $16.03–$21.90; today's close sits at 14% of that range, 23.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — HOVNP slides 5.7% to $16.05, a 52-week low on 6.2x normal volume
- Closed at $16.05, -5.70% vs the prior close of $17.02. Day range $16.03–$17.44, opened at $17.06.
- Volume was 35.10K shares, 6.2x its 50-day average of 5.70K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -15.7% vs its 50-day average ($19.05) and -20.9% vs its 200-day average ($20.29).
- 52-week range $16.03–$21.90; today's close sits at 0% of that range, 26.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 13, 2026 — HOVNP ends flat (+0.0%) to $17.02
- Closed at $17.02, +0.00% vs the prior close of $17.02. Day range $17.02–$17.60, opened at $17.40.
- Volume was 1.20K shares, 0.2x its 50-day average of 6.31K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -11.0% vs its 50-day average ($19.13) and -16.2% vs its 200-day average ($20.31).
- 52-week range $16.89–$21.90; today's close sits at 3% of that range, 22.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — HOVNP slides 6.4% to $17.02, a 52-week low on 5.8x normal volume
- Closed at $17.02, -6.43% vs the prior close of $18.19. Day range $16.89–$17.81, opened at $17.12.
- Volume was 35.10K shares, 5.8x its 50-day average of 6.04K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -11.2% vs its 50-day average ($19.18) and -16.3% vs its 200-day average ($20.33).
- 52-week range $16.89–$21.90; today's close sits at 3% of that range, 22.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — HOVNP rises 0.7% to $18.19
- Closed at $18.19, +0.72% vs the prior close of $18.06. Day range $18.00–$18.19, opened at $18.00.
- Volume was 3.50K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 6.12K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -5.4% vs its 50-day average ($19.23) and -10.6% vs its 200-day average ($20.35).
- 52-week range $17.76–$21.90; today's close sits at 10% of that range, 16.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — HOVNP dips 0.5% to $18.06
- Closed at $18.06, -0.50% vs the prior close of $18.15. Day range $18.06–$18.15, opened at $18.12.
- Volume was 5.80K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 6.02K.
- Price is -6.3% vs its 50-day average ($19.27) and -11.3% vs its 200-day average ($20.36).
- 52-week range $17.76–$21.90; today's close sits at 7% of that range, 17.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — HOVNP ends flat (+0.3%) to $18.15
- Closed at $18.15, +0.28% vs the prior close of $18.10. Day range $18.10–$18.22, opened at $18.22.
- Volume was 2.90K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 6.03K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -6.0% vs its 50-day average ($19.31) and -10.9% vs its 200-day average ($20.37).
- 52-week range $17.76–$21.90; today's close sits at 9% of that range, 17.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — HOVNP rises 0.8% to $18.10
- Closed at $18.10, +0.84% vs the prior close of $17.95. Day range $18.07–$18.17, opened at $18.07.
- Volume was 4.00K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 6.01K.
- Price is -6.5% vs its 50-day average ($19.35) and -11.2% vs its 200-day average ($20.37).
- 52-week range $17.76–$21.90; today's close sits at 8% of that range, 17.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — HOVNP ends flat (-0.3%) to $17.95, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $17.95, -0.28% vs the prior close of $18.00. Day range $17.95–$18.23, opened at $18.23.
- Volume was 5.80K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 5.92K.
- Price is -7.5% vs its 50-day average ($19.40) and -11.9% vs its 200-day average ($20.38).
- 52-week range $17.76–$21.90; today's close sits at 5% of that range, 18.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 2, 2026 — HOVNP ends flat (-0.2%) to $18.00
- Closed at $18.00, -0.22% vs the prior close of $18.04. Day range $18.00–$18.06, opened at $18.06.
- Volume was 5.60K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 5.82K.
- Price is -7.5% vs its 50-day average ($19.45) and -11.7% vs its 200-day average ($20.39).
- 52-week range $17.76–$21.90; today's close sits at 6% of that range, 17.8% below the 52-week high.
HOVNP latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about HOVNP 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 HOVNP
- 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 1.67% (largest 6.4%).
- Liquidity: about 8.67K shares (≈$141.89K) trade per day on average. Thin volume can mean wider bid/ask spreads.
- 52-week position: $16.36 vs a range of $16.03–$21.90 (6% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Oct 1, 2026 ($0.477/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- 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: Nasdaq · industry: Operative Builders.
HOVNP market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 16.69 | 16.80 | 16.29 | 16.36 | 12.76K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 16.26 | 17.70 | 16.15 | 16.85 | 6.50K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 17.06 | 17.44 | 16.03 | 16.05 | 35.10K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 17.40 | 17.60 | 17.02 | 17.02 | 1.20K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 17.12 | 17.81 | 16.89 | 17.02 | 35.10K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 18.00 | 18.19 | 18.00 | 18.19 | 3.50K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 18.12 | 18.15 | 18.06 | 18.06 | 5.80K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 18.22 | 18.22 | 18.10 | 18.15 | 2.90K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 18.07 | 18.17 | 18.07 | 18.10 | 4.00K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 18.23 | 18.23 | 17.95 | 17.95 | 5.80K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 18.06 | 18.06 | 18.00 | 18.00 | 5.60K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 18.00 | 18.75 | 18.00 | 18.04 | 7.10K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 18.64 | 18.64 | 18.01 | 18.21 | 2.50K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 18.03 | 18.26 | 17.76 | 17.98 | 10.90K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 18.56 | 18.56 | 17.84 | 17.95 | 11.80K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 18.78 | 18.78 | 18.47 | 18.60 | 4.60K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 19.20 | 19.38 | 18.60 | 18.69 | 10.80K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 19.22 | 19.24 | 19.20 | 19.24 | 2.40K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 19.24 | 19.35 | 19.24 | 19.35 | 2.00K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 19.50 | 19.50 | 19.10 | 19.25 | 3.10K |
About Hovnanian Enterprises
Hovnanian Enterprises (HOVNP) is listed on the Nasdaq 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.
HOVNP 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 |
HOVNP 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).
HOVNP earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $19.45 |
| May 21, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $20.83 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $21.60 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $19.38 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $19.81 |
| May 20, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $16.45 |
| Feb 24, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $17.15 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $17.87 |
| 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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