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Century Communities vs Hovnanian Enterprises: CCS and HOV compared
Century Communities is the larger company: $864M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $706M for Hovnanian Enterprises (Q3 FY26). Century Communities is growing faster (-12% against -12% a year earlier). Century Communities is more profitable, with an operating margin of 1.8% against -0.9%.
Where the money goes: CCS and HOV
Century Communities (CCS) · Q3 2026
Century Communities, Q3 2026: revenue $864M (-12% year over year), operating margin 1.8%, net earnings $12.6M, operating cash flow −$135M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV) · Q3 FY26
Hovnanian Enterprises, Q3 FY26: revenue $706M (-12% year over year), operating margin -0.9%, net loss $2.2M, operating cash flow −$24.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Century Communities (CCS) | Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 FY26 |
| Revenue | $864M | $706M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -12% | -12% |
| Operating margin | 1.8% | -0.9% |
| Net earnings | $12.6M | −$2.2M |
| Net margin | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Operating cash flow | −$135M | −$24.0M |
| Market value | $1.6B | $651M |
| P/E | 14.7× | 37.4× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $72.00 | $74.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
Century Communities
- Home Sales: $844M (98%)
- Financial Services: $21.2M (2%)
Hovnanian Enterprises
- Home Building: $682M (97%)
- Financial Services: $23.7M (3%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Century Communities or Hovnanian Enterprises?
Century Communities is the larger company: $864M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $706M for Hovnanian Enterprises (Q3 FY26).
Is Century Communities or Hovnanian Enterprises growing faster?
Century Communities is growing faster (-12% against -12% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Century Communities or Hovnanian Enterprises?
Century Communities is more profitable, with an operating margin of 1.8% against -0.9%.
More: Century Communities earnings · how Century Communities makes money · Hovnanian Enterprises earnings · how Hovnanian Enterprises makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 28, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.