Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (HOV) Stock Forecast
HOV analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Sell 2.00 / 5 from 1 analysts
- Price target
- $74.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- −23.9% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- December 3, 2026 EPS estimate $2.80
- 52-week range
- $94.11 – $147.55
HOV analyst ratings
1 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
HOV price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
HOV earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Jul '26) | −$0.56 | −$0.56 | −$0.56 | $1.99 | −128.1% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | $7.43 | −46.3% | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $2.15 | $2.15 | $2.15 | $3.99 | −46.1% | 1 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
HOV revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Jul '26) | $723.5M | $723.5M | $723.5M | −9.6% | 1 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $604.2M | $604.2M | $604.2M | −4.4% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $2.83B | $2.83B | $2.83B | −4.9% | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $2.96B | $2.96B | $2.96B | +4.5% | 1 |
HOV EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
HOV revenue: reported and forecast
HOV EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Jul '26) | −$1.66 | −$0.56 | −$0.56 | −$0.56 | −$0.56 | −66.3% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $1.26 | $1.26 | $1.26 | $1.26 | $3.99 | +216.7% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | −$3.45 | −$3.45 | −$3.45 | −$3.45 | $2.15 | −162.3% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
HOV earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; HOV beat in 6 of 7.
What analysts expect from HOV
1 analysts cover Hovnanian Enterprises; their consensus rating is sell (2.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $74.00, 23.9% below the latest close of $97.27. Analysts expect earnings of $3.99 per share for FY2026, −46.3% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $2.15 per share on revenue of $3.0 billion. Hovnanian Enterprises beat the EPS estimate in 6 of the last 7 quarters.
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HOV forecast FAQ
What is Hovnanian Enterprises's price target?
The average analyst price target for Hovnanian Enterprises is $74.00, 23.9% below the latest close of $97.27.
Is Hovnanian Enterprises a buy, hold or sell?
Of 1 analysts covering Hovnanian Enterprises, 0 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 0 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of sell. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Hovnanian Enterprises's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $3.99 per share for FY2026 (range $3.99 to $3.99); for FY2027 the estimate is $2.15.
What is Hovnanian Enterprises's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $2.8 billion, growth of −4.9%; for FY2027 it is $3.0 billion.
When does Hovnanian Enterprises report earnings?
Hovnanian Enterprises is expected to report results for the quarter ending October 31, 2026 on December 3, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $2.80.
Does Hovnanian Enterprises usually beat earnings estimates?
Hovnanian Enterprises reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 6 of the last 7 quarters.