[Form 4] Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (HOV) – Form 4 insider transaction

Director Edward A. Kangas reported the sale of 5,500 shares of the company’s Class A common stock on 30 Jun 2025 at a weighted average price of $107.121 per share. Following the disposition, his direct holdings declined from 10,838 to 5,338 shares. No derivative security transactions were reported, and no 10b5-1 trading plan was indicated.

Positive

• Director retains 5,338 shares, indicating continued equity interest in HOV despite the sale.

Negative

• Insider disposition of 5,500 shares may signal reduced confidence or liquidity needs.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Small director sale; modestly negative sentiment, limited impact.

The disclosed sale reduces Mr. Kangas’s stake by roughly half, but absolute volume (5,500 shares) appears modest and no additional context on total share count or trading plan is given. Absence of derivative activity limits complexity. Insider sales can be viewed cautiously, yet the director retains 5,338 shares, signalling continuing alignment. With no earnings or strategic data attached, the filing carries minimal financial impact and is best interpreted as routine portfolio management.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

KANGAS EDWARD A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES, INC.

90 MATAWAN ROAD

(Street)

MATAWAN NJ 07747

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES INC [ HOV ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/30/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class A Common Stock	06/30/2025		S		5,500	D	$107.121	5,338	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	Elizabeth D. Tice Attorney-in-Fact	07/01/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many HOV shares did Director Edward A. Kangas sell?

He sold 5,500 Class A common shares on 30 Jun 2025.

What price did the insider receive for the HOV shares?

The weighted average sale price was $107.121 per share.

How many HOV shares does the director still own after the transaction?

Mr. Kangas now directly owns 5,338 shares.

Were any derivative securities involved in the filing?

No, the Form 4 reports no derivative security transactions.

Does the Form 4 mention a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The filing does not indicate that the sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.