HOV · Hovnanian Enterprises Inc
Trades by corporate insiders — officers, directors and holders of more than 10% of the shares — disclosed to the SEC on Forms 3, 4 and 5. Form 4 must be filed within two business days of the trade.
Insider Sentiment Score
Peer-relative 0–100 rank of how aggressively insiders accumulated over the trailing 90 days. See the full ranking.
| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Security | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | HOVNANIAN ARA K |
Director, Chairman of the Board & CEO, 10% Owner |
Other↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
On July 15, 2026, Ara Hovnanian converted 12,595 shares of Class B Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class B Common Stock"), in to an equal number of shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class A Common Stock"). |
Class A Common Stock
|
12,595 |
| 2026-07-15 | HOVNANIAN ARA K |
Director, Chairman of the Board & CEO, 10% Owner |
Other↓
Filing footnotes — Class B Common Stock (Direct)
The Class B Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class B Common Stock"), is immediately convertible into an equal number of shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class A Common Stock") On July 15, 2026, Ara Hovnanian converted 12,595 shares of Class B Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class B Common Stock"), in to an equal number of shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class A Common Stock"). No expiration date |
Class B Common Stock
|
12,595 |
| 2026-06-25 | SORSBY J LARRY |
Director |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Represents the weighted average sales price for price increments ranging from $142.2450 to $142.5700. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide, upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price for all transactions reported on this Form 4. |
Class A Common Stock
|
1,032 |
| 2026-06-22 | HOVNANIAN ARA K |
Director, Chairman of the Board & CEO, 10% Owner |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Represents the weighted average sales price for price increments ranging from $125.42 to $126.38. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide, upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission staff, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price for all transactions reported on this Form 4. |
Class A Common Stock
|
12,880 |
| 2026-06-12 | Hovnanian Alexander A. |
President |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Performance Share Units (2026) (Direct)
Vested Performance Share Units convert into Class B Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class B Common Stock") on a one-for-one basis These Performance Share Units vest based on satisfaction of service vesting conditions through June 12, 2029 to the extent of the achievement of specified performance criteria over a performance period ending on April 30, 2027 and, to the extent vested, settle in shares of Class B Common Stock on June 12, 2031. Upon, and to the extent of, vesting of the Performance Share Units, shares of Class B Common Stock would be received. Shares of Class B Common Stock are immediately convertible into an equal number of shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class A Common Stock") on a one-for-one basis. The number of shares of Class B Common Stock that would be received upon vesting of the Performance Share Units will vary from 50% to 200% of the number shown depending on the achievement of certain performance criteria during the relevant performance period |
Performance Share Units (2026)
|
5,456 |
| 2026-06-12 | HOVNANIAN ARA K |
Director, Chairman of the Board & CEO, 10% Owner |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Phantom Shares (2026) (Direct)
Phantom Shares represent the right to payment in the future solely of an amount of cash based on the future stock price of the Class A Common Stock Following vesting, each phantom share will be paid in an amount of cash equal to the value of a share of Class A Common Stock at the time of payout, as calculated pursuant to the applicable award agreement. These Phantom Shares vest based on satisfaction of service vesting conditions through June 12, 2029 to the extent of the achievement of specified performance criteria over a performance period ending on April 30, 2027. The number of Phantom Shares that may be earned will vary from 50% to 200% of the number shown depending on the achievement of certain performance criteria during the relevant performance period. |
Phantom Shares (2026)
|
15,272 |
| 2026-06-12 | O'Connor Brad G |
CFO |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Phantom Shares (2026) (Direct)
Phantom Shares represent the right to payment in the future solely of an amount of cash based on the future stock price of the Class A Common Stock Following vesting, each phantom share will be paid in an amount of cash equal to the value of a share of Class A Common Stock at the time of payout, as calculated pursuant to the applicable award agreement. These Phantom Shares vest based on satisfaction of service vesting conditions through June 12, 2029 to the extent of the achievement of specified performance criteria over a performance period ending on April 30, 2027. The number of Phantom Shares that may be earned will vary from 50% to 200% of the number shown depending on the achievement of certain performance criteria during the relevant performance period. |
Phantom Shares (2026)
|
3,106 |
| 2026-06-12 | PAGANO VINCENT JR |
Director |
Award↑
|
Class A Common Stock
|
1,078 |
| 2026-06-12 | SORSBY J LARRY |
Director |
Award↑
|
Class A Common Stock
|
924 |
| 2026-06-12 | COUTTS ROBERT B |
Director |
Award↑
|
Class A Common Stock
|
1,078 |
| 2026-06-12 | O'Connor Brad G |
CFO |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Performance Share Units (2026) (Direct)
Vested Performance Share Units convert into Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class A Common Stock"), on a one-for-one basis These Performance Share Units vest based on satisfaction of service vesting conditions through June 12, 2029 to the extent of the achievement of specified performance criteria over a performance period ending on April 30, 2027 and, to the extent vested, settle in shares of Class A Common Stock on June 12, 2031. The number of shares of Class A Common Stock that would be received upon vesting of the Performance Share Units will vary from 50% to 200% of the number shown depending on the achievement of certain performance criteria during the relevant performance period |
Performance Share Units (2026)
|
3,852 |
| 2026-06-12 | Wyatt Michael P. |
Chief Operating Officer |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Phantom Shares (2026) (Direct)
Phantom Shares represent the right to payment in the future solely of an amount of cash based on the future stock price of the Class A Common Stock Following vesting, each phantom share will be paid in an amount of cash equal to the value of a share of Class A Common Stock at the time of payout, as calculated pursuant to the applicable award agreement. These Phantom Shares vest based on satisfaction of service vesting conditions through June 12, 2029 to the extent of the achievement of specified performance criteria over a performance period ending on April 30, 2027. The number of Phantom Shares that may be earned will vary from 50% to 200% of the number shown depending on the achievement of certain performance criteria during the relevant performance period. |
Phantom Shares (2026)
|
4,400 |
| 2026-06-12 | HOVNANIAN ARA K |
Director, Chairman of the Board & CEO, 10% Owner |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Class B Common Stock (Direct)
The Class B Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class B Common Stock"), is immediately convertible into an equal number of shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class A Common Stock") No expiration date |
Class B Common Stock
|
17,575 |
| 2026-06-12 | HOVNANIAN ARA K |
Director, Chairman of the Board & CEO, 10% Owner |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Performance Share Units (2026) (Direct)
Vested Performance Share Units convert into Class B Common Stock on a one-for-one basis These Performance Share Units vest based on satisfaction of service vesting conditions through June 12, 2029 to the extent of the achievement of specified performance criteria over a performance period ending on April 30, 2027 and, to the extent vested, settle in shares of Class B Common Stock on June 12, 2031. Upon, and to the extent of, vesting of the Performance Share Units, shares of Class B Common Stock would be received. Shares of Class B Common Stock are immediately convertible into an equal number of shares of Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis. The number of shares of Class B Common Stock that would be received upon vesting of the Performance Share Units will vary from 50% to 200% of the number shown depending on the achievement of certain performance criteria during the relevant performance period |
Performance Share Units (2026)
|
18,936 |
| 2026-06-12 | Sellers Robin Stone |
Director |
Award↑
|
Class A Common Stock
|
1,078 |
| 2026-06-12 | Wyatt Michael P. |
Chief Operating Officer |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Performance Share Units (2026) (Direct)
Vested Performance Share Units convert into Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class A Common Stock"), on a one-for-one basis These Performance Share Units vest based on satisfaction of service vesting conditions through June 12, 2029 to the extent of the achievement of specified performance criteria over a performance period ending on April 30, 2027 and, to the extent vested, settle in shares of Class A Common Stock on June 12, 2031. The number of shares of Class A Common Stock that would be received upon vesting of the Performance Share Units will vary from 50% to 200% of the number shown depending on the achievement of certain performance criteria during the relevant performance period |
Performance Share Units (2026)
|
5,456 |
| 2026-06-12 | Hovnanian Alexander A. |
President |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Phantom Shares (2026) (Direct)
Phantom Shares represent the right to payment in the future solely of an amount of cash based on the future stock price of the Class A Common Stock Following vesting, each phantom share will be paid in an amount of cash equal to the value of a share of Class A Common Stock at the time of payout, as calculated pursuant to the applicable award agreement. These Phantom Shares vest based on satisfaction of service vesting conditions through June 12, 2029 to the extent of the achievement of specified performance criteria over a performance period ending on April 30, 2027. The number of Phantom Shares that may be earned will vary from 50% to 200% of the number shown depending on the achievement of certain performance criteria during the relevant performance period. |
Phantom Shares (2026)
|
4,400 |
| 2026-06-12 | Hernandez-Kakol Miriam |
Director |
Award↑
|
Class A Common Stock
|
1,078 |
| 2026-06-12 | MARENGI JOSEPH A |
Director |
Award↑
|
Class A Common Stock
|
1,232 |
| 2026-06-11 | Wyatt Michael P. |
Chief Operating Officer |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Performance Share Units (2021) (Direct)
Vested Performance Share Units convert into Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis These Performance Share Units vested on June 11, 2024 and were to be delivered in shares of Class A Common Stock on the date that is two years following the vesting date. |
Performance Share Units (2021)
|
4,136 |
| 2026-06-11 | Hovnanian Alexander A. |
President |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Performance Share Units (2021) (Direct)
Vested Performanc Share Units convert into Class B Common Stock on a one-for-one basis Reflects the settlement of vested Performance Share Units into Class B Common Stock on a one-for-one basis. These Performance Share Units vested on June 11, 2024 and were to be delivered in shares of Class B Common Stock on the date that is two years following the vesting date. Upon, and to the extent of, vesting of the Performance Share Units, shares of Class B Common Stock would be received. Shares of Class B Common Stock are immediately convertible into an equal number of shares of Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis. |
Performance Share Units (2021)
|
8,864 |
| 2026-06-11 | Wyatt Michael P. |
Chief Operating Officer |
Tax↓
|
Class A Common Stock
|
2,008 |
| 2026-06-11 | HOVNANIAN ARA K |
Director, Chairman of the Board & CEO, 10% Owner |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Class B Common Stock (Direct)
The Class B Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class B Common Stock"), is immediately convertible into an equal number of shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class A Common Stock") Reflects the settlement of vested Performance Share Units into Class B Common Stock on a one-for-one basis. No expiration date |
Class B Common Stock
|
44,800 |
| 2026-06-11 | Hovnanian Alexander A. |
President |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Class B Common Stock (Direct)
The Class B Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class B Common Stock"), is immediately convertible into an equal number of shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class A Common Stock") No expiration date |
Class B Common Stock
|
4,694 |
| 2026-06-11 | Hovnanian Alexander A. |
President |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Class B Common Stock (Direct)
The Class B Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class B Common Stock"), is immediately convertible into an equal number of shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class A Common Stock") Reflects the settlement of vested Performance Share Units into Class B Common Stock on a one-for-one basis. No expiration date |
Class B Common Stock
|
8,864 |
| 2026-06-11 | O'Connor Brad G |
CFO |
Tax↓
|
Class A Common Stock
|
2,020 |
| 2026-06-11 | O'Connor Brad G |
CFO |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Performance Share Units (2021) (Direct)
Vested Performance Share Units convert into Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis These Performance Share Units vested on June 11, 2024 and were to be delivered in shares of Class A Common Stock on the date that is two years following the vesting date. |
Performance Share Units (2021)
|
4,136 |
| 2026-06-11 | HOVNANIAN ARA K |
Director, Chairman of the Board & CEO, 10% Owner |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Performance Share Units (2021) (Direct)
Vested Performance Share Units convert into Class B Common Stock on a one-for-one basis Reflects the settlement of vested Performance Share Units into Class B Common Stock on a one-for-one basis. These Performance Share Units vested on June 11, 2024 and were to be delivered in shares of Class B Common Stock on the date that is two years following the vesting date. Upon, and to the extent of, vesting of the Performance Share Units, shares of Class B Common Stock would be received. Shares of Class B Common Stock are immediately convertible into an equal number of shares of Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis. |
Performance Share Units (2021)
|
44,800 |
| 2026-06-11 | Wyatt Michael P. |
Chief Operating Officer |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Reflects the settlement of vested Performance Share Units into Class A Common Stock, par value $.01, per share, non-cumulative ("Class A Common Stock") on a one-for-one basis. |
Class A Common Stock
|
4,136 |
| 2026-06-11 | O'Connor Brad G |
CFO |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Reflects the settlement of vested Performance Share Units into Class A Common Stock, par value $.01, per share, non-cumulative ("Class A Common Stock") on a one-for-one basis. |
Class A Common Stock
|
4,136 |
| 2026-06-11 | HOVNANIAN ARA K |
Director, Chairman of the Board & CEO, 10% Owner |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Class B Common Stock (Direct)
The Class B Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class B Common Stock"), is immediately convertible into an equal number of shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class A Common Stock") No expiration date |
Class B Common Stock
|
16,576 |
| 2026-06-09 | PAGANO VINCENT JR |
Director |
Other↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Reflects the withholding of shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class A Common Stock"), for cash to cover the Reporting Person's estimated tax liability in connection with the distribution of shares of Class A Common Stock related to vested restricted stock units. The withholding of shares was approved by the Issuer's board of directors pursuant to Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
Class A Common Stock
|
534 |
| 2026-06-09 | Sellers Robin Stone |
Director |
Other↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Reflects the withholding of shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class A Common Stock"), for cash to cover the Reporting Person's estimated tax liability in connection with the distribution of shares of Class A Common Stock related to vested restricted stock units. The withholding of shares was approved by the Issuer's board of directors pursuant to Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
Class A Common Stock
|
534 |
| 2026-06-09 | Hernandez-Kakol Miriam |
Director |
Other↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Reflects the withholding of shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class A Common Stock"), for cash to cover the Reporting Person's estimated tax liability in connection with the distribution of shares of Class A Common Stock related to vested restricted stock units. The withholding of shares was approved by the Issuer's board of directors pursuant to Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
Class A Common Stock
|
534 |
| 2026-06-09 | MARENGI JOSEPH A |
Director |
Other↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Reflects the withholding of shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class A Common Stock"), for cash to cover the Reporting Person's estimated tax liability in connection with the distribution of shares of Class A Common Stock related to vested restricted stock units. The withholding of shares was approved by the Issuer's board of directors pursuant to Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
Class A Common Stock
|
610 |
| 2026-06-09 | COUTTS ROBERT B |
Director |
Other↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Reflects the withholding of shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class A Common Stock"), for cash to cover the Reporting Person's estimated tax liability in connection with the distribution of shares of Class A Common Stock related to vested restricted stock units. The withholding of shares was approved by the Issuer's board of directors pursuant to Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
Class A Common Stock
|
534 |
| 2026-06-03 | HOVNANIAN ARA K |
Director, Chairman of the Board & CEO, 10% Owner |
Gift↓
Filing footnotes — Class B Common Stock (Direct)
The Class B Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class B Common Stock"), is immediately convertible into an equal number of shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class A Common Stock") No expiration date |
Class B Common Stock
|
8,963 |
| 2026-06-03 | Hovnanian Alexander A. |
President |
Gift↑
Filing footnotes — Class B Common Stock (Direct)
The Class B Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class B Common Stock"), is immediately convertible into an equal number of shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class A Common Stock") No expiration date |
Class B Common Stock
|
8,963 |
| 2026-06-01 | SORSBY J LARRY |
Director |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Employee Stock Option (right to buy) (Indirect)
N/A The option is fully vested |
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)
(I)
|
5,000 |
| 2026-06-01 | SORSBY J LARRY |
Director |
Tax↓
|
Class A Common Stock
(I)
|
3,068 |
| 2026-06-01 | SORSBY J LARRY |
Director |
Convert↑
|
Class A Common Stock
(I)
|
5,000 |
| 2026-05-27 | O'Connor Brad G |
CFO |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Employee Stock Option (right to buy) (Direct)
Adjusted for the Issuer's 1-for-25 reverse stock split with respect to the Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class A Common Stock"), that occurred on March 29, 2019. N/A The option is fully vested |
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)
|
2,000 |
| 2026-05-27 | HOVNANIAN ARA K |
Director, Chairman of the Board & CEO, 10% Owner |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Class B Common Stock (Direct)
The Class B Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class B Common Stock"), is immediately convertible into an equal number of shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class A Common Stock") No expiration date |
Class B Common Stock
|
3,494 |
| 2026-05-27 | SORSBY J LARRY |
Director |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Employee Stock Option (right to buy) (Indirect)
N/A The option is fully vested |
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)
(I)
|
5,000 |
| 2026-05-27 | O'Connor Brad G |
CFO |
Convert↑
|
Class A Common Stock
|
2,000 |
| 2026-05-27 | O'Connor Brad G |
CFO |
Tax↓
|
Class A Common Stock
|
370 |
| 2026-05-27 | SORSBY J LARRY |
Director |
Convert↑
|
Class A Common Stock
(I)
|
5,000 |
| 2026-05-27 | O'Connor Brad G |
CFO |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Employee Stock Option (right to buy) (Direct)
Adjusted for the Issuer's 1-for-25 reverse stock split with respect to the Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, non-cumulative ("Class A Common Stock"), that occurred on March 29, 2019. N/A The option is fully vested |
Employee Stock Option (right to buy)
|
1,000 |
| 2026-05-27 | HOVNANIAN ARA K |
Director, Chairman of the Board & CEO, 10% Owner |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Option to purchase Class B Common Stock (Direct)
N/A |
Option to purchase Class B Common Stock
|
5,000 |
| 2026-05-27 | SORSBY J LARRY |
Director |
Tax↓
|
Class A Common Stock
(I)
|
3,148 |