Hovnanian Enterprises reported a 30.3% increase in total revenues, reaching $628.1 million, and a significant improvement in pretax income to $16.2 million compared to a loss of $7.1 million in the same quarter of the prior year. The company also saw a 47% year-over-year improvement in consolidated contracts. These results reflect a strong recovery in home demand and effective management strategies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Total revenues increased by 30.3% to $628.1 million compared to the prior year.
Pretax income improved by $23 million year-over-year, reaching $16.2 million.
Consolidated contracts increased by 47% year-over-year.
EBITDA increased 88% to $66.5 million.
Hovnanian anticipates meaningful improvements in revenues, EBITDA, and profitability during fiscal year 2021, assuming no material changes in market conditions. The company has pivoted to increasing home prices in virtually all markets since June, which is expected to offset potential cost increases and improve gross margins. The company controls virtually all the lots needed to meet the growth in deliveries expected next year.
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