Hovnanian Enterprises Earnings Preview

Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE:HOV) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Thursday, 2025-08-21. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.

Analysts estimate that Hovnanian Enterprises will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $3.51.

Investors in Hovnanian Enterprises are eagerly awaiting the company's announcement, hoping for news of surpassing estimates and positive guidance for the next quarter.

It's worth noting for new investors that stock prices can be heavily influenced by future projections rather than just past performance.

Earnings History Snapshot

In the previous earnings release, the company missed EPS by $0.02, leading to a 7.08% drop in the share price the following trading session.

Here's a look at Hovnanian Enterprises's past performance and the resulting price change:

Quarter

Q2 2025

Q1 2025

Q4 2024

Q3 2024

EPS Estimate

2.45

2.71

EPS Actual

2.43

3.58

12.79

9.75

Price Change %

-7.000000000000001%

-0.0%

-4.0%

-4.0%

Hovnanian Enterprises Share Price Analysis

Shares of Hovnanian Enterprises were trading at $155.36 as of August 19. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 36.37%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely upset going into this earnings release.

Analyst Insights on Hovnanian Enterprises

For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding Hovnanian Enterprises.

With 2 analyst ratings, Hovnanian Enterprises has a consensus rating of Neutral. The average one-year price target is $120.0, indicating a potential 22.76% downside.

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