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Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE: HOV) reported strong fiscal 2025 first quarter results with notable growth across key metrics. Total revenues increased 13.4% to $673.6 million, while home sales revenues rose 12.8% to $646.9 million. The company delivered 1,254 homes, up from 1,063 in the previous year.
Income before income taxes grew 22.4% to $39.9 million, with net income reaching $28.2 million ($3.58 per diluted share). Consolidated contracts increased 6.9% to 1,205 homes ($643.3 million), and the community count rose 5.9% to 125 communities. Total controlled consolidated lots increased 28.8% year-over-year to 43,254.
However, homebuilding gross margin percentage decreased to 15.2% from 18.3% year-over-year. The company maintained strong contracts per community at 9.6, significantly above their historical first-quarter average of 8.0. For Q2 FY2025, HOV expects total revenues between $675-775 million and adjusted income before income taxes of $20-30 million.
Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE: HOV) has scheduled its first quarter fiscal 2025 earnings release and conference call. The company will release its financial results for the quarter ended January 31, 2025, on Monday, February 24, 2025, in the morning. The earnings conference call will be held at 11:00 a.m. ET on the same day.
The conference call and accompanying slide presentation will be accessible through the company's website's Investor Relations section. For those unable to attend the live webcast, an archive will be available in the Past Events section, with the replay remaining accessible for 12 months.
Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE: HOV) reported strong fiscal 2024 results with notable growth across key metrics. Total revenues increased 9.0% to $3.00 billion for the full year, while fourth-quarter revenues rose 10.4% to $979.6 million. The company delivered significant growth in consolidated contracts, up 44.5% in Q4, and total consolidated lots controlled increased 32% year-over-year.
Notable achievements include a 23.9% increase in full-year income before income taxes to $317.1 million and net income of $242.0 million, or $31.79 per diluted share. The company's community count grew 15% to 130 communities, and land development spending increased 46.5% to $995.4 million for the year.
K. Hovnanian Homes has received recognition from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for their achievements in energy-efficient home construction across their Northeast and Phoenix Divisions. The company's Northeast Division earned special honors at the DOE's 2024 Housing Innovation Awards for Zero Energy Ready Homes (ZERH) at The Brooks at Freehold community in New Jersey, featuring EV chargers and advanced air quality controls, with average annual energy savings of $3,290 per home.
The Phoenix Division was also acknowledged with a DOE Housing Innovation Award for their Edgewood Estates community in San Tan Valley, Arizona, where all-electric homes are projected to save homeowners approximately $85,700 over a 30-year mortgage. Additionally, the Phoenix Division received the 2024 Champions of Sustainability Award from Salt River Project.
K. Hovnanian® Homes has launched a redesigned website (khov.com) on November 13, 2024, featuring enhanced user experience across all devices. The new platform showcases their LOOKS program with immersive renderings, scrolling videos, and interactive features. Key improvements include an enhanced Design & Price tool, allowing users to customize home interiors with transparent pricing, improved search functionality for locating homes across different regions, and streamlined communication with sales consultants. The website emphasizes visual content with enlarged images and high-quality videos of new-construction homes.
Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE: HOV), a leading national homebuilder, has scheduled its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 earnings release for Thursday, December 5, 2024. The company will host a conference call with an accompanying slide presentation at 11:00 a.m. ET on the same day. The event will be accessible through a live webcast on the company's Investor Relations website. For those unable to attend the live event, an archive of the broadcast and a 12-month replay will be available in the Past Events section of the website.
K. Hovnanian® Homes' Phoenix Division has been recognized with the 2024 Housing Innovation Award by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for their Edgewood Estates project. The award honors excellence in crafting Zero Energy Ready Homes (ZERH), which are designed to significantly reduce energy consumption. K. Hovnanian's homes meet rigorous efficiency and performance criteria, verified by third-party certification.
The division was acknowledged for utilizing off-the-shelf technologies like spray foam insulation and heat pump water heaters to improve building performance. Additionally, they will be recognized by Salt River Project (SRP) at the Champions of Sustainability Awards for achievements in electrification, energy efficiency, and clean energy.
Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE: HOV), a leading national homebuilder, has announced its participation in Deutsche Bank's 32nd Annual Leveraged Finance Conference. The company's senior management will be presenting on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 11:00 am ET.
The presentation will be webcast live 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 "Investor Relations" page on the Hovnanian website.
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.
