Hovnanian Enterprises Inc SEC Filings

Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV) director filed a Form 4 reporting two code “F” transactions in Class A Common Stock. On 10/31/2025, 5,525 shares were disposed at $120.23. On 11/03/2025, 48,311 shares were disposed at $122.33.

Following these transactions, beneficial ownership was 78,269 shares held directly. Indirect holdings included 15,903 shares held by a GRAT and 7,256 shares held by the spouse’s GRAT. The filing was made by one reporting person in the capacity of Director.

Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV) reported an insider transaction involving the conversion of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock. On 10/31/2025, the reporting person recorded a transaction coded “F” covering 2,306 shares of Class A Common Stock at $120.23 per share.

Following the transaction, the insider reported 21,196 derivative securities beneficially owned on a direct basis. In addition, 82,404 shares of Class A Common Stock are shown as indirectly owned, held by the Hovnanian Family 2021 trusts. The filing notes that Class B Common Stock is immediately convertible into an equal number of Class A shares and carries no expiration date.

Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV) reported insider activity by Chairman, President & CEO Ara K. Hovnanian, who is also a director and 10% owner. On 10/31/2025, a Form 4 discloses a transaction coded F involving derivative securities tied to the company’s dual-class structure, where Class B Common Stock is immediately convertible into an equal number of Class A shares.

The filing lists 13,100 shares of Class A Common Stock at $120.23 in connection with the transaction, and shows 278,814 derivative securities beneficially owned directly following the reported activity. The report also details multiple indirect holdings where the reporting person serves as trustee, including 157,434.56 shares held for the reporting person’s family and 50,507.51 shares held by the Ara K. Hovnanian Family 1994 long-term trusts. Footnotes note immediate convertibility, no expiration date, and a disclaimer of beneficial ownership for certain trusts.

Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV) reported an insider Form 4 filing by an Executive Vice President reflecting a bona fide gift of 50 shares of Class A Common Stock on 10/15/2025 (transaction code G).

Following the transaction, the reporting person beneficially owned 508 shares direct. In addition, 14,272 shares are listed as indirect holdings “Held by Hovnanian Family 2021 trusts.” The filing notes a disclaimer of beneficial ownership except to the extent of potential pecuniary interest.

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. disclosed arrangements related to new secured financing dated September 25, 2025. The company and its subsidiary guarantors entered into an Indenture with Wilmington Trust, National Association, as Trustee, in connection with issuance of senior secured notes. The filing references forms for an 8.000% Senior Note due 2031 and an 8.375% Senior Note due 2033. The company also documented a Revolving Credit Facility providing for up to $125.0 million in aggregate senior secured first lien revolving loans, which became effective as of that date. The document is signed by the Chief Financial Officer, Brad G. O'Connor.

Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. reported results for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2025 showing lower profitability as homebuilding gross margin and net income declined versus prior-year periods. Revenue rose as home deliveries increased (14.0% and 10.2% for the three and nine months), but average price per home fell, pressuring margins. Income before taxes fell to $23.8 million for the quarter and $90.2 million year-to-date, with net income down to $16.6 million for the quarter and diluted EPS falling to $1.99 year-to-date. The company recorded inventory impairments of $7.6 million and $8.8 million for the three and nine months, recognized a $22.7 million gain from contributing assets to a joint venture, and maintained cash and liquidity of $277.9 million (including $146.6 million cash and $125.0 million revolver capacity). Debt refinancings and new secured term loans reshaped the capital structure, and mortgage warehouse activity reflected lower mortgage origination volumes.