Hovnanian Enterprises Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE: HOV) has announced a strategic partnership between its subsidiary, K. Hovnanian M.E. Investments, and Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Municipalities and Housing. The collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), aims to enhance Saudi Arabia's housing sector by leveraging Hovnanian's extensive experience in homebuilding.

Key points of the partnership include:

• Bringing global expertise and innovative designs to Saudi Arabia
• Conducting joint workshops and preparing executive studies
• Supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives
• Focusing on creating vibrant neighborhoods and attracting investment

This partnership marks a significant step for Hovnanian in expanding its presence in the Middle East and contributing to Saudi Arabia's ambitious housing initiatives.

Hovnanian Enterprises reported a 38% increase in income before income taxes for fiscal Q3 2024, reaching $97.3 million. Total revenues grew by 11.2% year-over-year to $722.7 million. For the first nine months, revenues increased to $2.03 billion, up from $1.87 billion in the same period of fiscal 2023.

Home sales revenues rose to $687.4 million (1,255 homes) in Q3, up from $630.4 million (1,198 homes) last year. Net income grew by 30.8% to $72.9 million, or $9.75 per diluted share, with EBITDA increasing to $127.9 million.

The company's SG&A expenses were $89.5 million, up from $75.1 million, and the gross contract cancellation rate was 17%. Contracts decreased to 1,192 homes from 1,444. Consolidated community count increased by 24% to 126. The guidance for the full fiscal year was raised, with revenue expected between $2.90 billion and $3.05 billion.

Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE: HOV), a leading national homebuilder, has announced the release of its third quarter fiscal 2024 earnings on Thursday, August 22, 2024. The financial results for the quarter ended July 31, 2024, will be released in the morning, followed by a webcast earnings conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET on the same day.

The conference call and accompanying slide presentation will be accessible through the "Investor Relations" section of Hovnanian's website at http://www.khov.com. Participants are advised to access the webcast event page at least five minutes before the live event. For those unable to attend the live webcast, an archive of the broadcast will be available under the "Past Events" section of the website. A replay of the call will remain accessible via webcast on the Investor Relations section for 12 months.

Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE: HOV) announced that Moody’s has upgraded its corporate family rating from B3 to B2. This upgrade reflects improvements in the company's leverage profile, strong operating performance, and growth in net worth, further bolstered by a recent debt exchange transaction. Moody’s maintains a stable outlook for Hovnanian. The company recently received a similar upgrade from S&P Ratings. CFO Brad G. O’Connor emphasized the company's commitment to enhancing its balance sheet, improving credit metrics, and leveraging SG&A expenses through revenue growth. Hovnanian remains optimistic about continuing to deliver strong returns amid positive trends in the for-sale home market.

Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE: HOV), a major national homebuilder, announced that S&P Global Ratings has upgraded its issuer credit rating to 'B' from 'B-'. This upgrade reflects improved debt leverage, consistent community count growth, strong home sales demand, and effective cash flow management. S&P's outlook for Hovnanian is stable, acknowledging the company's $741 million debt reduction over recent years and its focus on revenue-driven profitability. CFO Brad G. O'Connor emphasized the commitment to balance sheet enhancement and achieving higher profitability through revenue growth.

Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE: HOV), a prominent national homebuilder, will present at the Sidoti June Virtual Investor Conference. Senior management will present at 11:30 am ET on June 13, 2024, accessible via a provided Zoom link. Additionally, Hovnanian will conduct virtual one-on-one sessions with investors on June 12 and 13, 2024. Interested parties can register for free at Sidoti's event website without needing to be a client.

Hovnanian Enterprises reported a strong fiscal Q2 2024, with total revenues rising to $708.4 million, up from $703.7 million last year. For the first half of 2024, revenues reached $1.30 billion, compared to $1.22 billion in the same period of 2023. Home sales revenue increased to $686.9 million in Q2 2024 from $670.7 million the previous year. Income before taxes surged by 50.4% to $69.4 million, and net income grew by 48.9% to $50.8 million. The homebuilding gross margin was 19.5%, up from 17.8% last year. However, SG&A expenses rose, and the contract backlog value decreased by 14.7%. Total liquidity is $310.7 million, and the company repurchased $15 million in stock. For FY 2024, Hovnanian projects revenues between $2.75 billion and $3.00 billion, with EPS expected between $25 and $29.

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: HOV) will announce its second-quarter fiscal 2024 results on May 22, 2024, followed by a webcast conference call. Participants can access the live webcast through the company's Investor Relations website. An archived version will be available for those unable to attend, with a replay accessible for 12 months.

GTIS Partners and Hovnanian Enterprises announced expanding their partnership, investing $1 billion in equity to develop 12,600 homes across 15 joint ventures, valued at $6 billion. The latest venture includes 8 communities with 1,392 homes across 4 states, involving a capital investment of $115 million.