Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.66
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (HOV) Dividend History
Income profile from 1990 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.5%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
1 years
HOV Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost trend needs more history.
HOV Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.5%
Trailing DPS$1.66
FrequencyN/A
Payments / 12M0
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout6.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR1.4%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)N/A
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.4%
Total Shareholder Yield6.9%
1Y Total Return8.8%
5Y Total Return-17.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,26810Y ago$26,09020Y ago$1,207
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
HOV Dividend History
No dividend payment history available
This company has not paid dividends during the available data period.
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 6.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
HOV has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 1.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, HOV returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.5% dividend yield, 5.4% buyback yield, 6.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
The 5-year total return is -17.3%.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $26,090 today.
HOV Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.5%
#3 of 6
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
1Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.9%
#4 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd HOVHovnanian Enterprise… | $558M | 1.5% | — | 1 | Unknown |
 DHID.R. Horton, Inc. | $42.3B | 1.1% | 13.8% | 11 | Sustainable |
1st  LENLennar Corporation | $18.9B | 2.3% | 25.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
 PHMPulteGroup, Inc. | $22.5B | 0.8% | 8.0% | 7 | Sustainable |
 TOLToll Brothers, Inc. | $13.0B | 0.7% | 7.2% | 5 | Sustainable |
2nd  KBHKB Home | $3.1B | 2.0% | 16.0% | 8 | Sustainable |
HOV Annual Dividend History (1990–2025)
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $7.95 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $31.79 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $26.88 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $29.00 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $85.87 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $7.03 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-7.06 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.74 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-56.23 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.48 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonHOV — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying HOV stock.
How much dividend does HOV pay per share?
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. (HOV) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.66 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.5%. Payments are made quarterly.
When is HOV's next ex-dividend date?
HOV's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. HOV typically pays dividends quarterly.
Is HOV's dividend safe?
HOV's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +6.4%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has HOV increased its dividend?
HOV has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does HOV pay dividends?
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.66 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 35+ years from 1990 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in HOV grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in HOV five years ago would be worth approximately $8,268 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is HOV's yield on cost for long-term holders?
HOV's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is N/A for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.5% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.