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title: "HOV: Q3 2026 saw improved gross margins, strong liquidity, and a 5% rise in domestic backlog year-over-year"
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# HOV: Q3 2026 saw improved gross margins, strong liquidity, and a 5% rise in domestic backlog year-over-year

Fiscal Q3 2026 results met or exceeded most guidance metrics, with sequential gross margin improvement and a 5% year-over-year increase in domestic backlog. Revenue and profitability declined year-over-year, but liquidity remains strong and management projects improved margins and returns in Q4.

Original document: Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc. \[HOV\] SEC 8-K Current Report — Aug. 20 2026

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