Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (HOV) — Analyst outlook / Analyst consensus target is. Based on 12 analyst ratings, the consensus is bearish — 9 Hold, 3 Sell.
Analysts estimate Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $-4.35 and revenue of $2.19B for the next fiscal year.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) track record: 2024: actual $34.40 vs est $-4.35 (beat +890.8%). 2025: actual $7.95 vs est $8.66 (missed -8.2%). Analyst accuracy: 39%.
HOV Analyst Ratings
Hold
Based on 12 analysts giving stock ratings to Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. in the past 3 months
EPS Estimates — HOV
39%
Analyst Accuracy
Inaccurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $34.40
vs Est –$4.35
▲ 112.6% off
2025
Actual $7.95
vs Est $8.66
▼ 8.9% off
Profitability Outlook
Strong profitability with high earnings per share. EPS trend is declining.
Revenue Estimates — HOV
86%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $3.005B
vs Est $2.193B
▲ 27.0% off
2025
Actual $2.979B
vs Est $2.976B
▲ 0.1% off
Revenue Trend
Revenue has been relatively flat. Analysts forecast revenue contraction ahead.
