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Hovnanian Enterprises Reports Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Results

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Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE: HOV) reported fiscal 2026 third quarter revenues of $705.7 million, down from $800.6 million a year earlier but within guidance. Homebuilding gross margin after interest and land charges was 11.8% versus 11.7% last year, while the non-GAAP margin before these items was 14.6% versus 17.3%.

The quarter showed a loss before income taxes of $2.8 million, compared with income of $23.8 million in the prior-year quarter, and a net loss to common stockholders of $4.5 million, or $0.70 per diluted share. EBITDA declined to $31.4 million and adjusted EBITDA to $31.9 million. Consolidated domestic contract backlog value rose 5.1% to $881.9 million, total liquidity reached $379.8 million, and 87% of 34,373 controlled domestic consolidated lots were optioned. For Q4 2026, the company guided to revenues of $800–$900 million, adjusted homebuilding gross margin of 15.0–16.5%, adjusted pretax income of $15–$30 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $50–$65 million.

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Positive

  • Q3 2026 homebuilding gross margin after charges 11.8% vs. 11.7% prior-year
  • Consolidated domestic backlog value up 5.1% YoY to $881.9 million
  • Total liquidity $379.8 million, above $170–$245 million target range
  • Optioned lots 87% of 34,373 controlled domestic consolidated lots, a company record
  • Domestic QMIs down 19.3% YoY to 820; finished QMIs down 39.9% to 194
  • Q4 2026 guidance revenue $800–$900 million; adjusted EBITDA $50–$65 million

Negative

  • Q3 2026 revenue $705.7 million vs. $800.6 million prior-year
  • Q3 2026 net result $4.5 million loss vs. $13.9 million income prior-year
  • Q3 2026 EPS -$0.70 vs. $1.99 prior-year; 9M EPS $1.55 vs. $7.94
  • Q3 2026 EBITDA $31.4 million vs. $61.0 million; adjusted EBITDA $31.9 million vs. $77.1 million
  • 9M 2026 income before taxes $26.3 million vs. $90.2 million prior-year
  • Domestic contracts down 4.6% to 1,155 homes; contracts per community down to 9.4 from 9.8

News Explained

At July 31, Hovnanian’s $379.8 million liquidity comprised $249.1 million cash, $5.7 million restricted cash, and $125 million revolver availability.

The completed fiscal 2026 third-quarter report shows that, as of July 31, 2026, Hovnanian had $379.8 million of total liquidity, composed of $249.1 million in cash, $5.7 million in restricted cash and $125.0 million available under its revolving facility.

The company defines total liquidity as this combination of cash, restricted cash required to collateralize letters of credit and available revolving-credit capacity, so the reported total is not one unrestricted cash balance.

As of July 31, 2026, domestic inventory included 820 homes under construction and 194 finished homes, down from 1,016 and 323, respectively, a reduction in physical inventory alongside the company’s controlled-lot position.

The fourth-quarter guidance remains conditional on no adverse changes in market conditions, including supply-chain deterioration, materially higher mortgage rates, inflation or cancellation rates; the company also excludes further phantom-stock expense tied solely to share-price movements from its assumptions.

Market Context

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Analysis

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Key Figures

Third-quarter revenue: $705.7 million Adjusted gross margin: 14.6% Net loss per share: $0.70 per diluted common share +5 more
8 metrics
Third-quarter revenue $705.7 million Fiscal 2026 third quarter; within provided guidance
Adjusted gross margin 14.6% Fiscal 2026 third quarter, before interest expense and land charges
Net loss per share $0.70 per diluted common share Fiscal 2026 third quarter
Adjusted EBITDA $31.9 million Fiscal 2026 third quarter; within provided guidance
Domestic backlog $881.9 million Consolidated domestic contract backlog as of July 31, 2026; up 5.1% year over year
Total liquidity $379.8 million As of July 31, 2026; above the $170 million to $245 million target range
Fourth-quarter revenue guidance $800 million to $900 million Fiscal 2026 fourth quarter
Fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA guidance $50 million to $65 million Fiscal 2026 fourth quarter

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Aug 14 (Positive)
Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
Aug 14 Community groundbreaking Positive -2.4% Groundbreaking began construction of 38 waterfront townhomes in Atlantic City.
Aug 06 Earnings scheduling Neutral -2.4% Company scheduled fiscal third-quarter results and an 11:00 a.m. webcast.
Jul 01 Saudi expansion Positive -5.2% HOV Global rebranded following increased ownership and expanded Saudi investment.
May 21 2Q26 earnings report Positive +17.8% Second-quarter results included guidance-beating adjusted EBITDA and higher liquidity.
May 07 Earnings scheduling Neutral -1.1% Company announced the second-quarter earnings release date and conference-call time.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

The available record showed one positive earnings reaction aligned, while two positive corporate announcements diverged with negative moves.

Key Terms

ebitda, gaap, non-gaap, adjusted ebit roi
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ebitda financial
"EBITDA was $31.4 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2026"
EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It measures a company's profitability by focusing on the money it makes from its core operations, ignoring expenses like taxes and accounting adjustments. Investors use EBITDA to compare how well different companies are performing financially, as it provides a clearer picture of operational success without the influence of financial structure or accounting choices.
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gaap financial
"gross margins, on both a GAAP and non-GAAP basis"
GAAP, or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, are a set of standardized rules and guidelines that companies follow when preparing their financial statements. They ensure consistency, transparency, and comparability across different companies, making it easier for investors to understand and compare financial information accurately. This helps investors make informed decisions based on trustworthy and uniform financial reports.
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non-gaap financial
"gross margins, on both a GAAP and non-GAAP basis"
Non-GAAP refers to financial measures that companies use to show their earnings or performance without including certain expenses or income that are often added back to give a different picture. It matters because it can make a company's results look better or more favorable, but it may also hide important costs, so investors need to look at both GAAP (official rules) and non-GAAP numbers to get a full understanding.
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adjusted ebit roi financial
"our adjusted earnings before interest and income taxes return on investment"
Adjusted EBIT ROI measures how effectively a company turns its core operating profit — earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) after removing one-off or unusual items — into returns relative to the money invested in the business (for example, assets or capital employed). Investors use it like a fuel-efficiency gauge: a higher number means the company generates more sustainable profit from each dollar of investment, helping compare operating performance across companies and time while reducing distortion from one-time events.

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Met or Exceeded Guidance on Nearly All Metrics Provided
Gross Margins Improved Sequentially for Second Quarter in a Row
The Dollar Value of Consolidated Domestic Backlog Increased 5% Year Over Year

MATAWAN, N.J., Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: HOV), a leading national homebuilder, reported results for its fiscal third quarter and nine months ended July 31, 2026.

RESULTS FOR THE THREE-MONTH AND NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED JULY 31, 2026:

  • Total revenues were $705.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, which was within the guidance range we provided, compared with $800.6 million in the same quarter of the prior year. For the nine months ended July 31, 2026, total revenues were $2.01 billion compared with $2.16 billion in the first nine months of fiscal 2025.
  • Domestic unconsolidated joint ventures sale of homes revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 was $155.6 million (225 homes) compared with $165.0 million (245 homes) for the three months ended July 31, 2025. For the first nine months of fiscal 2026, domestic unconsolidated joint ventures sale of homes revenues was $353.9 million (524 homes) compared with $441.2 million (649 homes) in the nine months ended July 31, 2025.
  • Homebuilding gross margin percentage, after cost of sales interest expense and land charges, was 11.8% for the three months ended July 31, 2026, compared with 11.7% during the third quarter a year ago. In the first nine months of fiscal 2026, homebuilding gross margin percentage, after cost of sales interest expense and land charges, was 10.8% compared with 13.5% in the same period of the prior fiscal year.
  • Homebuilding gross margin percentage, before cost of sales interest expense and land charges, was 14.6% during the fiscal 2026 third quarter, which was within the guidance range we provided, compared with 17.3% in last year’s third quarter. For the second quarter in a row, gross margins, on both a GAAP and non-GAAP basis, improved sequentially in the third quarter as margins rebounded from the first-quarter trough. For the nine months ended July 31, 2026, homebuilding gross margin percentage, before cost of sales interest expense and land charges, was 14.2% compared with 17.6% in the first nine months of the previous fiscal year.
  • Total SG&A was $86.9 million, or 12.3% of total revenues, in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, which was better than the guidance range we provided, compared with $90.8 million, or 11.3% of total revenues, in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. Total SG&A was $254.9 million, or 12.7% of total revenues, in the first nine months of fiscal 2026 compared with $258.3 million, or 12.0% of total revenues, in the first nine months of the previous fiscal year.
  • Total interest expense was $30.5 million, or 4.3% of total revenues, for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, compared with $34.0 million, or 4.2% of total revenues, for the third quarter of fiscal 2025. For the nine months ended July 31, 2026, total interest expense was $87.7 million, or 4.4% of total revenues, compared with $92.0 million, or 4.3% of total revenues, in the first nine months of the previous fiscal year.
  • Loss before income taxes for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 was $2.8 million compared with income of $23.8 million in the third quarter of the prior fiscal year. For the first nine months of fiscal 2026, income before income taxes was $26.3 million compared with $90.2 million during the first nine months of the prior fiscal year.
  • Loss before income taxes, excluding land-related charges, was $2.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, compared with income before these items of $39.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. For the nine months ended July 31, 2026, income before income taxes excluding land-related charges and gain on extinguishment of debt, net was $37.9 million compared with income before these items of $109.9 million in the same period of fiscal 2025.
  • Net loss available to common stockholders was $4.5 million, or $0.70 per diluted common share, for the three months ended July 31, 2026, compared with net income available to common stockholders of $13.9 million, or $1.99 per diluted common share, in the same period of the previous fiscal year. For the first nine months of fiscal 2026, net income available to common stockholders was $10.8 million, or $1.55 per diluted common share, compared with net income available to common stockholders of $56.5 million, or $7.94 per diluted common share, during the first nine months of fiscal 2025.
  • EBITDA was $31.4 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 compared with $61.0 million for the third quarter of the prior year. For the first nine months of fiscal 2026, EBITDA was $124.5 million compared with $190.7 million in the same period of the prior year.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $31.9 million for the quarter ended July 31, 2026, which was within the guidance range we provided, compared with $77.1 million in the third quarter of the prior fiscal year. For the first nine months of fiscal 2026, adjusted EBITDA was $136.1 million compared with $210.4 million in the same period of the prior year.
  • Consolidated domestic contracts(1) in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 decreased 4.6% to 1,155 homes ($622.6 million) compared with 1,211 homes ($619.6 million) in the same quarter last year. Domestic contracts, including domestic unconsolidated joint ventures, for the three months ended July 31, 2026, decreased 4.0% to 1,359 homes ($760.2 million) compared with 1,416 homes ($749.0 million) in the third quarter of fiscal 2025.
  • As of July 31, 2026, the number of consolidated domestic communities was 123, compared with 124 as of July 31, 2025. Including domestic unconsolidated joint ventures, domestic community count was 147 as of July 31, 2026 compared with 146 as of July 31, 2025.
  • Consolidated domestic contracts per community decreased 4.1% year-over-year to 9.4 in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, compared to 9.8 in the same quarter of fiscal 2025. When including domestic unconsolidated joint ventures, domestic contracts per community decreased 5.2% to 9.2 for the three months ended July 31, 2026, compared with 9.7 in the prior-year period.
  • The dollar value of consolidated domestic contract backlog, as of July 31, 2026, increased 5.1% to $881.9 million compared with $838.8 million as of July 31, 2025. The dollar value of domestic contract backlog, including domestic unconsolidated joint ventures, as of July 31, 2026, increased 4.8% to $1.16 billion compared with $1.10 billion as of July 31, 2025.
  • The gross domestic contract cancellation rate for consolidated contracts was unchanged year over year at 19% for the quarter ended July 31, 2026. The gross domestic contract cancellation rate for contracts, including domestic unconsolidated joint ventures, was 18% for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 compared with 19% in the third quarter of the prior year.
  • For the trailing twelve-month period our net income return on inventory was 1.0% and our adjusted earnings before interest and income taxes return on investment (Adjusted EBIT ROI) was 13.1%. For the most recently reported trailing twelve-month periods, we believe we had the second highest Adjusted EBIT ROI compared to eight of our publicly traded midsized homebuilder peers.

(1) When we refer to “domestic” deliveries, contracts, communities or backlog, we are excluding results from our HOV Global (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) operations.

LIQUIDITY AND INVENTORY AS OF JULY 31, 2026:

  • During the third quarter of fiscal 2026, domestic land and land development spending was $231.9 million compared with $192.6 million in the same quarter one year ago. For the first nine months of fiscal 2026, domestic land and land development spending was $644.9 million compared with $660.0 million in the same period one year ago.
  • Total liquidity as of July 31, 2026, was $379.8 million, which was significantly above our target liquidity range of $170 million to $245 million.
  • In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, approximately 3,000 lots were put under option or acquired in 38 domestic consolidated communities.
  • As of July 31, 2026, our total domestic controlled consolidated lots were 34,373 compared with 40,246 lots at the end of the previous fiscal year’s third quarter. Continuing our land-light strategic focus, 87% of our lots were optioned at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2026, which is the highest percentage of option lots in our Company’s history. Based on trailing twelve-month deliveries, the current controlled lots position equaled 6.8 years’ supply.
  • Total domestic QMIs as of July 31, 2026, were 820, a decline of 19.3% compared with 1,016 as of July 31, 2025, illustrating our efforts to match our starts with our sales pace. This equates to 6.7 QMIs per community as of July 31, 2026. Total domestic finished QMIs as of July 31, 2026, were 194, a decline of 39.9% compared with 323 as of July 31, 2025.

FINANCIAL GUIDANCE(2):

The Company is providing guidance for total revenues, adjusted homebuilding gross margin, adjusted income before income taxes and adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026. Financial guidance below assumes no adverse changes in current market conditions, including deterioration in our supply chain or material increases in mortgage rates, inflation or cancellation rates, and excludes further impact to SG&A expenses from phantom stock expense related solely to stock price movements from the closing price of $123.90 on July 31, 2026.

For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, total revenues are expected to be between $800 million and $900 million, adjusted homebuilding gross margin is expected to be between 15.0% and 16.5%, adjusted income before income taxes is expected to be between $15 million and $30 million and adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $50 million and $65 million.

(2)The Company cannot provide a reconciliation between its non-GAAP projections and the most directly comparable GAAP measures without unreasonable efforts because it is unable to predict with reasonable certainty the ultimate outcome of certain significant items required for the reconciliation. These items include, but are not limited to, land-related charges, inventory impairments and land option write-offs and loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt, net. These items are uncertain, depend on various factors and could have a material impact on GAAP reported results.

COMMENTS FROM MANAGEMENT:

“During the third quarter, we delivered results that were generally in line with the guidance we provided, including revenues, gross margin, SG&A, income from unconsolidated joint ventures and Adjusted EBITDA,” said Ara K. Hovnanian, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. “Adjusted income before income taxes was slightly below our guidance range to a loss, primarily because income from unconsolidated joint ventures came in at the lower end of our guidance range. While we are disappointed to have fallen short of our profitability target, this marks the first time in more than five years that we reported adjusted pretax income below our guided range, and we remain focused on improving execution while continuing to navigate a housing market challenged by affordability concerns, elevated mortgage rates and inconsistent consumer confidence due to geopolitical and economic uncertainty.”

“As we look ahead, we believe the Company is well positioned for future success. Our inventory position is healthier, our land portfolio is increasingly aligned with today’s market conditions, and our balance sheet remains strong. At the same time, a growing percentage of our deliveries are expected to come from newer communities acquired and underwritten under current market assumptions, which we believe will support improved margins and returns over time. Our disciplined land-light strategy and focus on maintaining an appropriate sales pace should support continued capital efficiency and position us to create meaningful long-term value for our shareholders,” Mr. Hovnanian concluded.

WEBCAST INFORMATION:

Hovnanian Enterprises will webcast its fiscal 2026 third quarter results conference call at 11:00 a.m. E.T. on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The webcast can be accessed live through the “Investor Relations” section of Hovnanian Enterprises’ website at http://www.khov.com. For those who are not available to listen to the live webcast, an archive of the broadcast will be available under the “Past Events” section of the Investor Relations page on the Hovnanian website at http://www.khov.com. The archive will be available for 12 months.

ABOUT HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC.:

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., founded in 1959 by Kevork S. Hovnanian, is headquartered in Matawan, New Jersey and, through its subsidiaries, is one of the nation’s largest homebuilders with operations in Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia. The Company’s homes are marketed and sold under the trade name K. Hovnanian® Homes. Additionally, the Company’s subsidiaries, as developers of K. Hovnanian’s® Four Seasons communities, make the Company one of the nation’s largest builders of active lifestyle communities.

Additional information on Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. can be accessed through the “Investor Relations” section of the Hovnanian Enterprises’ website at http://www.khov.com. To be added to Hovnanian's investor e-mail list, please send an e-mail to IR@khov.com or sign up at http://www.khov.com.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES:

Consolidated earnings before interest expense and income taxes (“EBIT”) and before depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) and before inventory impairments and land option write-offs and gain on extinguishment of debt, net (“Adjusted EBITDA”), the ratio of Adjusted EBITDA to interest incurred and EBIT before inventory impairments and land option write-offs and gain on extinguishment of debt, net (“Adjusted EBIT”) are not U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) financial measures. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is net (loss) income. The reconciliation for historical periods of EBIT, EBITDA, Adjusted EBIT and Adjusted EBITDA to net (loss) income are presented in tables attached to this earnings release.

Homebuilding gross margin, before cost of sales interest expense and land charges, and homebuilding gross margin percentage, before cost of sales interest expense and land charges, are non-GAAP financial measures. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are homebuilding gross margin and homebuilding gross margin percentage, respectively. The reconciliation for historical periods of homebuilding gross margin, before cost of sales interest expense and land charges, and homebuilding gross margin percentage, before cost of sales interest expense and land charges, to homebuilding gross margin and homebuilding gross margin percentage, respectively, is presented in a table attached to this earnings release.

Adjusted (loss) income before income taxes, which is defined as (loss) income before income taxes excluding land-related charges and gain on extinguishment of debt, net is a non-GAAP financial measure. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is (loss) income before income taxes. The reconciliation for historical periods of adjusted (loss) income before income taxes to (loss) income before income taxes is presented in a table attached to this earnings release.

Adjusted investment, which is defined as total inventories excluding liabilities from inventory not owned, net of debt issuance costs and interest capitalized and including investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures (“Adjusted Investment”), is a non-GAAP financial measure. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is total inventories. The reconciliation for historical periods of Adjusted Investment to total inventories is presented in a table attached to this earnings release.

The ratio of Adjusted EBIT return on adjusted investment (“Adjusted EBIT ROI”), which is the ratio of Adjusted EBIT for the trailing twelve-months, to the average Adjusted Investment for the prior five fiscal quarters, is a non-GAAP financial measure. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is the ratio of net (loss) income return to total inventories. The presentation of the ratios of Adjusted EBIT ROI and net (loss) income return on inventory are presented in a table attached to this earnings release.

Total liquidity is comprised of $249.1 million of cash and cash equivalents, $5.7 million of restricted cash required to collateralize letters of credit and $125.0 million available under a senior secured revolving credit facility as of July 31, 2026.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

All statements in this press release that are not historical facts should be considered as “Forward-Looking Statements” within the meaning of the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements related to the Company’s goals and expectations with respect to its financial results for future financial periods and statements regarding demand for homes, mortgage rates, inflation, supply chain issues, customer incentives and underlying factors. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in, or suggested by, such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved. By their nature, forward-looking statements: (i) speak only as of the date they are made, (ii) are not guarantees of future performance or results and (iii) are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict or quantify. Therefore, actual results could differ materially and adversely from those forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, (1) changes in general and local economic, industry and business conditions and impacts of a significant homebuilding downturn; (2) shortages in, and price fluctuations of, raw materials and labor, including due to geopolitical events, changes in trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs and duties on homebuilding materials and products and related trade disputes with and retaliatory measures taken by other countries and changes in immigration laws or the enforcement thereof and trends in labor migration; (3) fluctuations in interest rates and the availability of mortgage financing, including as a result of instability in the banking sector; (4) increases in inflation; (5) adverse weather and other environmental conditions and natural or man-made disasters; (6) the seasonality of the Company’s business; (7) the availability and cost of suitable land and improved lots and sufficient liquidity to invest in such land and lots; (8) reliance on, and the performance of, subcontractors; (9) regional and local economic factors, including dependency on certain sectors of the economy, and employment levels affecting home prices and sales activity in the markets where the Company builds homes; (10) increases in cancellations of agreements of sale; (11) changes in tax laws affecting the after-tax costs of owning a home; (12) legal claims brought against us and not resolved in our favor, such as product liability litigation, warranty claims and claims made by mortgage investors; (13) levels of competition; (14) utility shortages and outages or rate fluctuations; (15) information technology failures and data security breaches; (16) negative publicity; (17) global economic and political instability; (18) high leverage and restrictions on the Company’s operations and activities imposed by the agreements governing the Company’s outstanding indebtedness; (19) availability and terms of financing to the Company; (20) the Company’s sources of liquidity; (21) changes in credit ratings; (22) government regulation, including regulations concerning the development of land, the home building, sales and customer financing processes, tax laws and environmental, health and safety matters; (23) potential liability as a result of the past or present use of hazardous materials; (24) operations through unconsolidated joint ventures with third parties; (25) significant influence of the Company’s controlling stockholders; (26) availability of net operating loss carryforwards; (27) loss of key management personnel or failure to attract qualified personnel; and (28) certain risks, uncertainties and other factors described in detail in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2025 and the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods during fiscal 2026 and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as otherwise required by applicable securities laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason.


Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.
July 31, 2026
Statements of consolidated operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 July 31, July 31,
 2026
 2025 2026
 2025 
 (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Total revenues$705,746  $800,583 $2,005,343  $2,160,677 
Costs and expenses (1) 711,918   792,292  1,984,808   2,104,640 
Gain on extinguishment of debt, net -   -  -   399 
Income from unconsolidated joint ventures 3,397   15,511  5,731   33,759 
(Loss) income before income taxes (2,775)  23,802  26,266   90,195 
(Benefit) provision for income taxes (560)  7,187  8,217   25,663 
Net (loss) income (2,215)  16,615  18,049   64,532 
Less: net (loss) income attributable noncontrolling interest (414)  -  (725)  - 
Net (loss) income attributable to Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.(1,801)  16,615  18,774   64,532 
Less: preferred stock dividends 2,669   2,669  8,007   8,007 
Net (loss) income available to common stockholders$(4,470) $13,946 $10,767  $56,525 
            
            
            
Per share data:
Basic:           
Net (loss) income per common share$(0.70) $2.14 $1.65  $8.55 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding6,412   6,399  6,439   6,442 
Assuming dilution:           
Net (loss) income per common share$(0.70) $1.99 $1.55  $7.94 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding6,412   6,887  6,840   6,936 
 
(1) Includes inventory impairments and land option write-offs.
 
 
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.
July 31, 2026
Reconciliation of (loss) income before income taxes excluding land-related charges and gain on extinguishment of debt, net to (loss) income before income taxes
(In thousands)
 
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 July 31, July 31,
 2026
 2025 2026
 2025 
 (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
(Loss) income before income taxes$(2,775) $23,802 $26,266  $90,195 
Inventory impairments and land option write-offs 493   16,045  11,602   20,141 
Gain on extinguishment of debt, net -   -  -   (399)
(Loss) income before income taxes excluding land-related charges and gain on extinguishment of debt, net (1)$(2,282) $39,847 $37,868  $109,937 
            
(1) (Loss) income before income taxes excluding land-related charges and gain on extinguishment of debt, net is a non-GAAP financial measure. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is (loss) income before income taxes.


Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.
July 31, 2026
Gross margin
(In thousands)
 Homebuilding Gross Margin Homebuilding Gross Margin
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 July 31, July 31,
 2026
 2025
 2026
 2025 
 (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Sale of homes$679,042  $769,050  $1,858,989  $2,066,278 
Cost of sales, excluding interest expense and land charges (1) 579,573   636,015   1,595,651   1,702,360 
Homebuilding gross margin, before cost of sales interest expense and land charges (2) 99,469   133,035   263,338   363,918 
Cost of sales interest expense, excluding land sales interest expense 19,098   26,868   51,537   65,544 
Homebuilding gross margin, after cost of sales interest expense, before land charges (2) 80,371   106,167   211,801   298,374 
Land charges 493   16,045   11,602   20,141 
Homebuilding gross margin$79,878  $90,122  $200,199  $278,233 
            
Homebuilding gross margin percentage 11.8%  11.7%  10.8%  13.5%
Homebuilding gross margin percentage, before cost of sales interest expense and land charges (2) 14.6%  17.3%  14.2%  17.6%
Homebuilding gross margin percentage, after cost of sales interest expense, before land charges (2) 11.9%  13.8%  11.4%  14.4%
 
 
 Land Sales Gross Margin Land Sales Gross Margin
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 July 31, July 31,
 2026
 2025
 2026
 2025 
 (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Land and lot sales$10  $1,193  $68,224  $20,623 
Cost of sales, excluding interest 3   241   24,617   10,475 
Land and lot sales gross margin, excluding interest 7   952   43,607   10,148 
Land and lot sales interest expense -   -   118   618 
Land and lot sales gross margin, including interest$7  $952  $43,489  $9,530 
            
            
(1) Does not include cost associated with walking away from land options or inventory impairment losses which are recorded as Inventory impairment loss and land option write-offs in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
            
(2) Homebuilding gross margin, before cost of sales interest expense and land charges, and homebuilding gross margin percentage, before cost of sales interest expense and land charges, are non-GAAP financial measures. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are homebuilding gross margin and homebuilding gross margin percentage, respectively.


Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.
July 31, 2026
Reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net (loss) income
(In thousands)
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 July 31, July 31,
 2026
 2025
 2026
 2025 
 (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Net (loss) income$(2,215) $16,615  $18,049  $64,532 
(Benefit) provision for income taxes (560)  7,187   8,217   25,663 
Interest expense 30,475   34,017   87,680   91,973 
EBIT (1) 27,700   57,819   113,946   182,168 
Depreciation and amortization 3,723   3,192   10,536   8,513 
EBITDA (2) 31,423   61,011   124,482   190,681 
Inventory impairments and land option write-offs 493   16,045   11,602   20,141 
Gain on extinguishment of debt, net -   -   -   (399)
Adjusted EBITDA (3)$31,916  $77,056  $136,084  $210,423 
            
Interest incurred$30,222  $28,523  $91,584  $88,210 
            
Adjusted EBITDA to interest incurred 1.06   2.70   1.49   2.39 
            
            
            
(1) EBIT is a non-GAAP financial measure. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is net (loss) income. EBIT represents earnings before interest expense and income taxes.
(2) EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is net (loss) income. EBITDA represents earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization.
(3) Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is net (loss) income. Adjusted EBITDA represents earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, inventory impairments and land option write-offs and gain on extinguishment of debt, net.
            
            
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.
July 31, 2026
Interest incurred, expensed and capitalized
(In thousands)
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 July 31, July 31,
 2026
 2025
 2026
 2025 
 (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Interest capitalized at beginning of period$46,736  $53,633  $43,263  $57,671 
Plus: interest incurred 30,222   28,523   91,584   88,210 
Less: interest expensed (30,475)  (34,017)  (87,680)  (91,973)
Less: interest contributed to unconsolidated joint ventures (1) -   -   (1,109)  (5,769)
Plus: interest acquired from unconsolidated joint ventures (2) -   -   425   - 
Interest capitalized at end of period (3)$46,483  $48,139  $46,483  $48,139 
            
(1) Represents capitalized interest which was included as part of the assets contributed to joint ventures the Company entered into during the nine months ended July 31, 2026 and 2025. There was no impact to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations as a result of these transactions.
(2) Represents capitalized interest which was included as part of the assets acquired from a joint venture closed out during the nine months ended July 31, 2026. There was no impact to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations as a result of this transaction.
(3) Capitalized interest amounts are shown gross before allocating any portion of impairments to capitalized interest.


Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.
July 31, 2026
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBIT Return on Adjusted Investment
(in thousands)
           TTM
ended
7/31/2026
  For the quarter ended 
   10/31/2025 1/31/2026 4/30/2026 7/31/2026 
Net (loss) income  $(667) $20,859 $(595) $(2,215) $17,382
 
 As of Five
Quarter

Average
 7/31/2025 10/31/2025 1/31/2026 4/30/2026 7/31/2026 
Total inventories$1,692,932 $1,637,470 $1,647,970 $1,723,587 $1,794,444 $1,699,281
Return on Inventory          1.0%
 
           TTM
ended
7/31/2026
  For the quarter ended 
   10/31/2025 1/31/2026 4/30/2026 7/31/2026 
Net (loss) income  $(667) $20,859 $(595) $(2,215) $17,382
(Benefit) provision for income taxes  (3,441) 7,843 934 (560) 4,776
Interest expense  34,443 28,749 28,456 30,475 122,123
EBIT (1)  30,335 57,451 28,795 27,700 144,281
Inventory impairments and land option write-offs  19,430 2,359 8,750 493 31,032
Loss on extinguishment of debt, net  33,512 - - - 33,512
Adjusted EBIT (2)  $83,277 $59,810 $37,545 $28,193 $208,825


 As of  
 7/31/2025 10/31/2025 1/31/2026 4/30/2026 7/31/2026  
Total inventories$1,692,932 $1,637,470 $1,647,970 $1,723,587 $1,794,444  
Less Liabilities from inventory not owned, net of debt issuance costs(236,644) (244,723) (235,945) (253,441) (228,622)  
Less Interest capitalized at end of period(48,139) (43,263) (43,397) (46,736) (46,483)  
Plus Investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures218,356 163,469 146,631 148,480 155,086 Five
Quarter
Average

Plus Goodwill- - 31,705 31,705 31,705 
Adjusted Investment (3)$1,626,505 $1,512,953 $1,546,964 $1,603,595 $1,706,130 $1,599,229
Adjusted EBIT Return on Adjusted Investment (4)          13.1%
            


(1) EBIT is a non-GAAP financial measure. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is net (loss) income. EBIT represents earnings before interest expense and income taxes.
(2) Adjusted EBIT is a non-GAAP financial measure. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is net (loss) income. Adjusted EBIT represents earnings before interest expense, income taxes, inventory impairments and land option write-offs and loss on extinguishment of debt, net.
(3) Adjusted Investment is a non-GAAP financial measure. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is total inventories. Adjusted Investment represents total inventories excluding liabilities from inventory not owned, net of debt issuance costs and interest capitalized and including investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures.
(4) The ratio of Adjusted EBIT Return on Adjusted Investment is a non-GAAP financial measure. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is the ratio of net (loss) income to total inventories.


 
HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
 July 31, 2026
 October 31, 2025
 (Unaudited)
 (1)
ASSETS     
Homebuilding:     
Cash and cash equivalents$249,090  $272,772 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents 9,208   12,608 
Inventories:     
Sold and unsold homes and lots under development 1,267,287   1,132,798 
Land and land options held for future development or sale 178,913   171,793 
Consolidated inventory not owned 348,244   332,879 
Total inventories 1,794,444   1,637,470 
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures 155,086   163,469 
Receivables, deposits and notes, net 49,603   26,454 
Property and equipment, net 56,223   50,539 
Goodwill 31,705   - 
Deferred tax assets, net 224,442   229,617 
Prepaid expenses and other assets 128,537   89,773 
Total homebuilding 2,698,338   2,482,702 
      
Financial services 162,720   151,211 
      
Total assets$2,861,058  $2,633,913 
      
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY     
Homebuilding:     
Nonrecourse mortgages secured by inventory, net of debt issuance costs$32,411  $29,494 
Accounts payable and other liabilities 466,507   438,920 
Customers’ deposits 235,355   46,376 
Liabilities from inventory not owned, net of debt issuance costs 228,622   244,723 
Senior notes and credit facilities (net of discounts, premiums and debt issuance costs) 902,492   900,718 
Accrued interest 33,017   11,874 
Total homebuilding 1,898,404   1,672,105 
      
Financial services 141,698   130,873 
      
Total liabilities 2,040,102   1,802,978 
      
Equity:     
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. stockholders' equity:     
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value - authorized 100,000 shares; issued and outstanding 5,600 shares with a liquidation preference of $140,000 at July 31, 2026 and October 31, 2025 135,299   135,299 
Common stock, Class A, $0.01 par value - authorized 16,000,000 shares; issued 6,645,124 shares at July 31, 2026 and 6,503,722 shares at October 31, 2025 66   65 
Common stock, Class B, $0.01 par value (convertible to Class A at time of sale) - authorized 2,400,000 shares; issued 865,304 shares at July 31, 2026 and 812,410 shares at October 31, 2025 9   8 
Paid in capital - common stock 752,821   757,391 
Retained Earnings 138,093   127,326 
Treasury stock - at cost – 1,523,992 shares of Class A common stock at July 31, 2026 and 1,348,087 shares at October 31, 2025; 27,669 shares of Class B common stock at July 31, 2026 and October 31, 2025 (207,621)  (189,154)
Total Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. stockholders’ equity 818,667   830,935 
Noncontrolling interest 2,289   - 
Total equity 820,956   830,935 
Total liabilities and equity$2,861,058  $2,633,913 
 
(1) Derived from the audited balance sheet as of October 31, 2025


 
HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
 Three Months Ended July 31, Nine Months Ended July 31,
 2026
 2025 2026
 2025
Revenues:           
Homebuilding:           
Sale of homes$679,042  $769,050 $1,858,989  $2,066,278 
Land sales and other revenues 3,032   2,967  80,276   27,573 
Total homebuilding 682,074   772,017  1,939,265   2,093,851 
Financial services 23,672   28,566  66,078   66,826 
Total revenues 705,746   800,583  2,005,343   2,160,677 
            
Expenses:           
Homebuilding:           
Cost of sales, excluding interest 579,576   636,256  1,620,268   1,712,835 
Cost of sales interest 19,098   26,868  51,655   66,162 
Inventory impairments and land option write-offs 493   16,045  11,602   20,141 
Total cost of sales 599,167   679,169  1,683,525   1,799,138 
Selling, general and administrative 49,469   55,770  156,748   161,087 
Total homebuilding expenses 648,636   734,939  1,840,273   1,960,225 
            
Financial services 13,980   14,715  40,576   41,043 
Corporate general and administrative 37,399   35,029  98,116   97,221 
Other interest 11,377   7,149  36,025   25,811 
Other expense (income), net (1) 526   460  (30,182)  (19,660)
Total expenses 711,918   792,292  1,984,808   2,104,640 
Gain on extinguishment of debt, net -   -  -   399 
Income from unconsolidated joint ventures 3,397   15,511  5,731   33,759 
(Loss) income before income taxes (2,775)  23,802  26,266   90,195 
(Benefit) provision for income taxes (560)  7,187  8,217   25,663 
Net (loss) income (2,215)  16,615  18,049   64,532 
Less: net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest (414)  -  (725)  - 
Net (loss) income attributable to Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (1,801)  16,615  18,774   64,532 
Less: preferred stock dividends 2,669   2,669  8,007   8,007 
Net (loss) income available to common stockholders$(4,470) $13,946 $10,767  $56,525 
            
Per share data:           
Basic:           
Net (loss) income per common share$(0.70) $2.14 $1.65  $8.55 
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding 6,412   6,399  6,439   6,442 
Assuming dilution:           
Net (loss) income per common share$(0.70) $1.99 $1.55  $7.94 
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding 6,412   6,887  6,840   6,936 
 
(1) Includes $26.8 million gain on consolidation of joint ventures for the nine months ended July 31, 2026, and $22.7 million gain on contribution of assets to a joint venture for the nine months ended July 31, 2025.


HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC.
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT AVG. PRICE)
(SEGMENT DATA EXCLUDES UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES)
                 
  Contracts (1)DeliveriesContract
  Three Months EndedThree Months EndedBacklog
  July 31,July 31,July 31,
  20262025% Change20262025% Change20262025% Change
Northeast                
(DE, MD, NJ, OH, PA, VA, WV)Home 468 41612.5% 423 479(11.7)% 820 7617.8%
 Dollars$267,902$226,02018.5%$232,278$288,008(19.4)%$486,756$444,8629.4%
 Avg. Price$572,440$543,3175.4%$549,121$601,269(8.7)%$593,605$584,5761.5%
Southeast                
(FL, GA, SC)Home 177 15712.7% 178 195(8.7)% 211 228(7.5)%
 Dollars$82,767$79,2674.4%$93,093$104,493(10.9)%$109,688$130,678(16.1)%
 Avg. Price$467,610$504,885(7.4)%$522,994$535,862(2.4)%$519,848$573,149(9.3)%
West                
(AZ, CA, TX)Home 510 638(20.1)% 658 757(13.1)% 478 502(4.8)%
 Dollars$271,884$314,349(13.5)%$353,671$376,549(6.1)%$285,462$263,2728.4%
 Avg. Price$533,106$492,7108.2%$537,494$497,4238.1%$597,201$524,44613.9%
Domestic Subtotal                
 Home 1,155 1,211(4.6)% 1,259 1,431(12.0)% 1,509 1,4911.2%
 Dollars$622,553$619,6360.5%$679,042$769,050(11.7)%$881,906$838,8125.1%
 Avg. Price$539,007$511,6735.3%$539,350$537,4210.4%$584,431$562,5843.9%
HOV Global (2)                
(Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)Home 23 00.0% 0 00.0% 788 00.0%
 Dollars$5,481$00.0%$0$00.0%$191,445$00.0%
 Avg. Price$238,304$00.0%$0$00.0%$242,951$00.0%
Consolidated Total                
 Home 1,178 1,211(2.7)% 1,259 1,431(12.0)% 2,297 1,49154.1%
 Dollars$628,034$619,6361.4%$679,042$769,050(11.7)%$1,073,351$838,81228.0%
 Avg. Price$533,136$511,6734.2%$539,350$537,4210.4%$467,284$562,584(16.9)%
Unconsolidated Joint Ventures                
(excluding KSA JV)Home 204 205(0.5)% 225 245(8.2)% 383 387(1.0)%
(2) (3)Dollars$137,665$129,3546.4%$155,567$164,971(5.7)%$273,861$264,2403.6%
 Avg. Price$674,828$630,9956.9%$691,409$673,3512.7%$715,042$682,7914.7%
Grand Total                
 Home 1,382 1,416(2.4)% 1,484 1,676(11.5)% 2,680 1,87842.7%
 Dollars$765,699$748,9902.2%$834,609$934,021(10.6)%$1,347,212$1,103,05222.1%
 Avg. Price$554,051$528,9484.7%$562,405$557,2920.9%$502,691$587,355(14.4)%
                 
KSA JV Only                
 Home 0 39(100.0)% 0 1(100.0)% 0 607(100.0)%
 Dollars$0$9,193(100.0)%$0$177(100.0)%$0$148,308(100.0)%
 Avg. Price$0$235,718(100.0)%$0$177,000(100.0)%$0$244,329(100.0)%
                 
DELIVERIES INCLUDE EXTRAS
Notes:
(1) Contracts are defined as new contracts signed during the period for the purchase of homes, less cancellations of prior contracts.
(2) In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, we acquired a controlling financial interest in a previously unconsolidated joint venture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ("KSA").
(3) Represents home deliveries, home revenues and average prices for our unconsolidated homebuilding joint ventures for the period. We provide this data as a supplement to our consolidated results as an indicator of the volume managed in our unconsolidated homebuilding joint ventures. Our proportionate share of the income or loss of unconsolidated homebuilding and land development joint ventures is reflected as a separate line item in our consolidated financial statements under “Income from unconsolidated joint ventures”.


HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC.
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT AVG. PRICE)
(SEGMENT DATA EXCLUDES UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES)
                 
  Contracts (1)DeliveriesContract
  Nine Months EndedNine Months EndedBacklog
  July 31,July 31,July 31,
  20262025% Change20262025% Change20262025% Change
Northeast (2)(3)                
(DE, MD, NJ, OH, PA, VA, WV)Home 1,419 1,3534.9% 1,226 1,374(10.8)% 820 7617.8%
 Dollars$793,811$739,4527.4%$688,794$826,071(16.6)%$486,756$444,8629.4%
 Avg. Price$559,416$546,5282.4%$561,822$601,216(6.6)%$593,605$584,5761.5%
Southeast (3)                
(FL, GA, SC)Home 525 46113.9% 485 4722.8% 211 228(7.5)%
 Dollars$255,440$239,2376.8%$240,517$230,5334.3%$109,688$130,678(16.1)%
 Avg. Price$486,552$518,952(6.2)%$495,911$488,4171.5%$519,848$573,149(9.3)%
West (2) (4)                
(AZ, CA, TX)Home 1,865 2,000(6.8)% 1,781 2,124(16.1)% 478 502(4.8)%
 Dollars$998,065$990,8330.7%$929,678$1,009,674(7.9)%$285,462$263,2728.4%
 Avg. Price$535,155$495,4178.0%$521,998$475,3649.8%$597,201$524,44613.9%
Domestic Subtotal                
 Home 3,809 3,814(0.1)% 3,492 3,970(12.0)% 1,509 1,4911.2%
 Dollars$2,047,316$1,969,5223.9%$1,858,989$2,066,278(10.0)%$881,906$838,8125.1%
 Avg. Price$537,494$516,3934.1%$532,357$520,4732.3%$584,431$562,5843.9%
HOV Global (5)                
(Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)Home 42 00.0% 0 00.0% 788 00.0%
 Dollars$9,978$00.0%$0$00.0%$191,445$00.0%
 Avg. Price$237,571$00.0%$0$00.0%$242,951$00.0%
Consolidated Total                
 Home 3,851 3,8141.0% 3,492 3,970(12.0)% 2,297 1,49154.1%
 Dollars$2,057,294$1,969,5224.5%$1,858,989$2,066,278(10.0)%$1,073,351$838,81228.0%
 Avg. Price$534,223$516,3933.5%$532,357$520,4732.3%$467,284$562,584(16.9)%
Unconsolidated Joint Ventures                
(excluding KSA JV)Home 582 631(7.8)% 524 649(19.3)% 383 387(1.0)%
(2) (3) (4) (6)Dollars$398,130$406,316(2.0)%$353,872$441,242(19.8)%$273,861$264,2403.6%
 Avg. Price$684,072$643,9246.2%$675,328$679,880(0.7)%$715,042$682,7914.7%
Grand Total                
 Home 4,433 4,445(0.3)% 4,016 4,619(13.1)% 2,680 1,87842.7%
 Dollars$2,455,424$2,375,8383.3%$2,212,861$2,507,520(11.8)%$1,347,212$1,103,05222.1%
 Avg. Price$553,897$534,4973.6%$551,011$542,8711.5%$502,691$587,355(14.4)%
                 
KSA JV Only                
 Home 23 332(93.1)% 0 1(100.0)% 0 607(100.0)%
 Dollars$5,690$84,125(93.2)%$0$177(100.0)%$0$148,308(100.0)%
 Avg. Price$247,391$253,389(2.4)%$0$177,000(100.0)%$0$244,329(100.0)%
                 
DELIVERIES INCLUDE EXTRAS
Notes:
(1) Contracts are defined as new contracts signed during the period for the purchase of homes, less cancellations of prior contracts.
(2) Includes 67 homes and $53.3 million and 3 homes and $1.3 million of contract backlog related to the assets and liabilities in the Northeast and West segments, respectively, that were acquired from a joint venture the Company closed out during the three months ended January 31, 2026.
(3) Includes 71 homes and $54.7 million and 49 homes and $32.9 million of contract backlog related to the assets and liabilities in the Northeast and Southeast segments, respectively, that were contributed to a joint venture the Company entered into during the three months ended January 31, 2026.
(4) Includes 8 homes and $5.0 million of contract backlog related to the assets and liabilities in the West segment that were contributed to a joint venture the Company entered into during the three months ended January 31, 2025.
(5) Includes 746 homes and $181.5 million of contract backlog related to the assets and liabilities acquired from the unconsolidated KSA JV, which the Company consolidated during the three months ended January 31, 2026.
(6) Represents home deliveries, home revenues and average prices for our unconsolidated homebuilding joint ventures for the period. We provide this data as a supplement to our consolidated results as an indicator of the volume managed in our unconsolidated homebuilding joint ventures. Our proportionate share of the income or loss of unconsolidated homebuilding and land development joint ventures is reflected as a separate line item in our consolidated financial statements under “Income from unconsolidated joint ventures”.


HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC.
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT AVG. PRICE) 
(SEGMENT DATA UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES ONLY) 
                 
  Contracts (1)DeliveriesContract
  Three Months EndedThree Months EndedBacklog
  July 31,July 31,July 31,
  20262025% Change20262025% Change20262025% Change
Northeast (2)                
(Unconsolidated Joint Ventures)Home 105 131(19.8)% 126 144(12.5)% 224 290(22.8)%
(Excluding KSA JV)Dollars$76,095$84,837(10.3)%$94,802$99,899(5.1)%$166,535$192,171(13.3)%
(DE, MD, NJ, OH, PA, VA, WV)Avg. Price$724,714$647,61111.9%$752,397$693,7438.5%$743,460$662,65912.2%
Southeast                
(Unconsolidated Joint Ventures)Home 51 58(12.1)% 68 77(11.7)% 103 8225.6%
(FL, GA, SC)Dollars$31,284$35,362(11.5)%$43,304$51,806(16.4)%$65,310$63,4622.9%
 Avg. Price$613,415$609,6900.6%$636,824$672,805(5.3)%$634,078$773,927(18.1)%
West                
(Unconsolidated Joint Ventures)Home 48 16200.0% 31 2429.2% 56 15273.3%
(AZ, CA, TX)Dollars$30,286$9,155230.8%$17,461$13,26631.6%$42,016$8,607388.2%
 Avg. Price$630,961$572,18810.3%$563,258$552,7501.9%$750,286$573,80030.8%
Unconsolidated Joint Ventures                
(Excluding KSA JV)Home 204 205(0.5)% 225 245(8.2)% 383 387(1.0)%
(2) (3)Dollars$137,665$129,3546.4%$155,567$164,971(5.7)%$273,861$264,2403.6%
 Avg. Price$674,830$630,9956.9%$691,409$673,3512.7%$715,042$682,7914.7%
                 
KSA JV Only                
 Home 0 39(100.0)% 0 1(100.0)% 0 607(100.0)%
 Dollars$0$9,193(100.0)%$0$177(100.0)%$0$148,308(100.0)%
 Avg. Price$0$235,718(100.0)%$0$177,000(100.0)%$0$244,329(100.0)%
                 
DELIVERIES INCLUDE EXTRAS                
Notes:                
(1) Contracts are defined as new contracts signed during the period for the purchase of homes, less cancellations of prior contracts.    
(2) In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, we acquired a controlling financial interest in a previously unconsolidated joint venture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ("KSA").
(3) Represents home deliveries, home revenues and average prices for our unconsolidated homebuilding joint ventures for the period. We provide this data as a supplement to our consolidated results as an indicator of the volume managed in our unconsolidated homebuilding joint ventures. Our proportionate share of the income or loss of unconsolidated homebuilding and land development joint ventures is reflected as a separate line item in our consolidated financial statements under “Income from unconsolidated joint ventures”.


HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC.
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT AVG. PRICE) 
(SEGMENT DATA UNCONSOLIDATED JOINT VENTURES ONLY) 
                 
  Contracts (1)DeliveriesContract
  Nine Months EndedNine Months EndedBacklog
  July 31,July 31,July 31,
  20262025% Change20262025% Change20262025% Change
Northeast (2) (3)                
(Unconsolidated Joint Ventures)Home 302 386(21.8)% 309 370(16.5)% 224 290(22.8)%
(Excluding KSA JV)Dollars$219,736$250,414(12.3)%$217,807$270,613(19.5)%$166,535$192,171(13.3)%
(DE, MD, NJ, OH, PA, VA, WV)Avg. Price$727,603$648,74112.2%$704,877$731,386(3.6)%$743,460$662,65912.2%
Southeast (3)                
(Unconsolidated Joint Ventures)Home 158 194(18.6)% 133 230(42.2)% 103 8225.6%
(FL, GA, SC)Dollars$100,718$127,762(21.2)%$91,282$144,792(37.0)%$65,310$63,4622.9%
 Avg. Price$637,456$658,567(3.2)%$686,331$629,5309.0%$634,078$773,927(18.1)%
West (2) (4)                
(Unconsolidated Joint Ventures)Home 122 51139.2% 82 4967.3% 56 15273.3%
(AZ, CA, TX)Dollars$77,676$28,140176.0%$44,783$25,83773.3%$42,016$8,607388.2%
 Avg. Price$636,689$551,76515.4%$546,134$527,2863.6%$750,286$573,80030.8%
Unconsolidated Joint Ventures                
(Excluding KSA JV)Home 582 631(7.8)% 524 649(19.3)% 383 387(1.0)%
(2) (3) (4) (5)Dollars$398,130$406,316(2.0)%$353,872$441,242(19.8)%$273,861$264,2403.6%
 Avg. Price$684,072$643,9246.2%$675,328$679,880(0.7)%$715,042$682,7914.7%
                 
KSA JV Only                
 Home 23 332(93.1)% 0 1(100.0)% 0 607(100.0)%
 Dollars$5,690$84,125(93.2)%$0$177(100.0)%$0$148,308(100.0)%
 Avg. Price$247,391$253,389(2.4)%$0$177,000(100.0)%$0$244,329(100.0)%
                 
DELIVERIES INCLUDE EXTRAS
Notes:
(1) Contracts are defined as new contracts signed during the period for the purchase of homes, less cancellations of prior contracts.    
(2) Includes 67 homes and $53.3 million and 3 homes and $1.3 million of contract backlog related to the assets and liabilities in the Northeast and West segments, respectively, that were acquired from a joint venture the Company closed out during the three months ended January 31, 2026.
(3) Includes 71 homes and $54.7 million and 49 homes and $32.9 million of contract backlog related to the assets and liabilities in the Northeast and Southeast segments, respectively, that were contributed to a joint venture the Company entered into during the three months ended January 31, 2026.
(4) Includes 8 homes and $5.0 million of contract backlog related to the assets and liabilities in the West segment that were contributed to a joint venture the Company entered into during the three months ended January 31, 2025.
(5) Represents home deliveries, home revenues and average prices for our unconsolidated homebuilding joint ventures for the period. We provide this data as a supplement to our consolidated results as an indicator of the volume managed in our unconsolidated homebuilding joint ventures. Our proportionate share of the income or loss of unconsolidated homebuilding and land development joint ventures is reflected as a separate line item in our consolidated financial statements under “Income from unconsolidated joint ventures”.


   
Contact:Brad G. O’ConnorJeffrey T. O’Keefe
 Chief Financial OfficerVice President, Investor Relations
 732-747-7800732-747-7800
   



FAQ

How did Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV) perform in its fiscal 2026 third quarter?

Hovnanian Enterprises reported Q3 2026 revenues of $705.7 million, down from $800.6 million a year earlier. According to Hovnanian Enterprises, the quarter produced a net loss of $4.5 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, versus net income of $13.9 million previously.

What were Hovnanian Enterprises’ key profitability metrics for Q3 2026 (HOV)?

In Q3 2026, Hovnanian Enterprises’ homebuilding gross margin after interest and land charges was 11.8%, slightly above 11.7% a year earlier. According to Hovnanian Enterprises, EBITDA was $31.4 million and adjusted EBITDA was $31.9 million, both down significantly from the prior-year quarter.

What guidance did Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV) give for Q4 fiscal 2026?

For Q4 2026, Hovnanian Enterprises expects revenue of $800–$900 million. According to Hovnanian Enterprises, guidance includes adjusted homebuilding gross margin of 15.0–16.5%, adjusted income before income taxes of $15–$30 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $50–$65 million, assuming stable market conditions.

How strong is Hovnanian Enterprises’ liquidity and backlog as of July 31, 2026 (HOV)?

As of July 31, 2026, Hovnanian Enterprises reported total liquidity of $379.8 million, well above its $170–$245 million target range. According to Hovnanian Enterprises, consolidated domestic contract backlog value increased 5.1% year over year to $881.9 million, with total domestic backlog including joint ventures at $1.16 billion.

What is Hovnanian Enterprises’ land and lot position, including optioned lots, in 2026 (HOV)?

As of July 31, 2026, Hovnanian Enterprises controlled 34,373 domestic consolidated lots, down from 40,246 a year earlier. According to Hovnanian Enterprises, 87% of these lots were optioned, the highest percentage in company history, reflecting its ongoing land-light strategic focus.

How did Hovnanian Enterprises’ contracts and community metrics change in Q3 2026 (HOV)?

In Q3 2026, consolidated domestic contracts decreased 4.6% to 1,155 homes, with contracts per community down to 9.4 from 9.8. According to Hovnanian Enterprises, including joint ventures, domestic contracts declined 4.0% to 1,359 homes, while domestic community count remained broadly stable.

What were Hovnanian Enterprises’ nine-month fiscal 2026 results compared to 2025 (HOV)?

For the first nine months of fiscal 2026, Hovnanian Enterprises generated $2.01 billion in revenue versus $2.16 billion a year earlier. According to Hovnanian Enterprises, net income available to common stockholders was $10.8 million, or $1.55 per diluted share, down from $56.5 million, or $7.94 per share.