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Jan 31, 2020

Hovnanian Q1 2020 Earnings Report

Hovnanian Enterprises reported a strong first quarter in fiscal year 2020, marked by substantial revenue growth and improved profitability.

Key Takeaways

Hovnanian Enterprises reported a 29.8% increase in total revenues to $494.1 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2020. The company's consolidated contracts grew by 42% year-over-year, and adjusted EBITDA increased to $30.4 million. Net loss was $9.1 million, an improvement from the previous year's $17.5 million loss.

Total revenues increased by 29.8% to $494.1 million compared to the same period last year.

Consolidated contracts per community rose by 42.6% to 9.7 contracts.

Adjusted EBITDA increased to $30.4 million, showing improved profitability.

Net loss decreased to $9.1 million, an improvement from the previous year.

Total Revenue
$494M
Previous year: $381M
+29.8%
EPS
-$2.81
Previous year: -$3
-6.3%
Homebuilding Gross Margin
12.9%
SG&A % of Revenue
12.2%
Contracts per Community
9.7
Previous year: 6.8
+42.6%
Gross Profit
$79.1M
Previous year: $56.2M
+40.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$81.4M
Free Cash Flow
$26.8M
Previous year: -$123M
-121.8%
Total Assets
$1.79B
Previous year: $1.62B
+10.2%

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Forward Guidance

The company anticipates continued positive momentum in the housing market, expecting revenue gains to catch up to increases in contracts, ultimately leading to higher profitability.

Positive Outlook

  • Overall U.S. economy exhibiting signs of strength.
  • Current housing market continues to show strength.
  • Positive momentum continued from the spring selling season.
  • Revenue gains are expected to catch up to increases in contracts.
  • Progress towards achieving revenue growth goals is being made.

Challenges Ahead

  • Changes in general and local economic conditions.
  • Adverse weather and other environmental conditions.
  • High leverage and restrictions on operations due to outstanding indebtedness.
  • Availability and terms of financing to the Company.
  • Shortages in, and price fluctuations of, raw materials and labor.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income