---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001753926-25-000619"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HOV"
cik: "0000357294"
company_name: "HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES INC"
filed_at: "2025-04-11T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-23T16:39:19.203512+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Hovnanian Board authorizes $25M incremental share repurchase, total authorization $30.6M

## Summary
- Board authorized $25M incremental increase to existing repurchase program on April 11, 2025.
- Total authorized repurchases now $30,601,253 of Class A common stock (including prior amounts).
- Repurchases may be made in open market or privately negotiated transactions; no expiration date.
- Program can be changed, suspended, or discontinued at any time based on market conditions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001753926-25-000619
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HOV
- cik: 0000357294
- company_name: HOVNANIAN ENTERPRISES INC
- filed_at: 2025-04-11T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/357294/000175392625000619/0001753926-25-000619-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/357294/000175392625000619/hov-20250411.htm

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