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Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-04-29Flexsteel Industries' (NASDAQ:FLXS) Promising Earnings May Rest On Soft Foundations
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Flexsteel Industries' (NASDAQ:FLXS) Promising Earnings May Rest On Soft Foundations
Flexsteel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLXS) announced strong profits, but the stock was stagnant. Our analysis suggests that this might be because shareholders have noticed some concerning underlying factors. AI is about to change healthcare. These 20 stocks are working on everything from early diagnostics to drug discovery. The best part - they are all under $10bn in marketcap - there is still time to get in early. To properly understand Flexsteel Industries' profit results, we need to consider the US$3.7m gain attributed to unusual items. We can't deny that higher profits generally leave us optimistic, but we'd prefer it if the profit were to be sustainable. We ran the numbers on most publicly listed companies worldwide, and it's very common for unusual items to be once-off in nature. Which is hardly surprising, given the name. Assuming those unusual items don't show up again in the current year, we'd thus expect profit to be weaker next year (in the absence of business growth, that is). That might leave you wondering what analysts are forecasting in terms of future profitability. Luckily, you can click here to see an interactive graph depicting future profitability, based on their estimates. Arguably, Flexsteel Industries' statutory earnings have been distorted by unusual items boosting profit. Therefore, it seems possible to us that Flexsteel Industries' true underlying earnings power is actually less than its statutory profit. But the good news is that its EPS growth over the last three years has been very impressive. At the end of the day, it's essential to consider more than just the factors above, if you want to understand the company properly. Keep in mind, when it comes to analysing a stock it's worth noting the risks involved. For instance, we've identified 2 warning signs for Flexsteel Industries (1 is a bit unpleasant) you should be familiar with. Today we've zoomed in on a single data point to better understand the nature of Flexsteel Industries' profit. But there are plenty of other ways to inform your opinion of a company. For example, many people consider a high return on equity as an indication of favorable business economics, while others like to 'follow the money' and search out stocks that insiders are buying. So you may wish to see this free collection of companies boasting high return on equity, or this list of stocks with high insider ow...
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-04-24Can Flexsteel (FLXS) Run Higher on Rising Earnings Estimates?
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Can Flexsteel (FLXS) Run Higher on Rising Earnings Estimates?
Flexsteel Industries (FLXS) could be a solid addition to your portfolio given a notable revision in the company's earnings estimates. While the stock has been gaining lately, the trend might continue since its earnings outlook is still improving. The upward trend in estimate revisions for this furniture maker reflects growing optimism of analysts on its earnings prospects, which should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements. Our stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is principally built on this insight. The five-grade Zacks Rank system, which ranges from a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) to a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell), has an impressive externally-audited track record of outperformance, with Zacks #1 Ranked stocks generating an average annual return of +25% since 2008. For Flexsteel Industries, strong agreement among the covering analysts in revising earnings estimates upward has resulted in meaningful improvement in consensus estimates for the next quarter and full year. The chart below shows the evolution of forward 12-month Zacks Consensus EPS estimate: The company is expected to earn $1.03 per share for the current quarter, which represents a year-over-year change of -26.4%. Over the last 30 days, one estimate has moved higher for Flexsteel compared to no negative revisions. As a result, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased 28.75%. For the full year, the earnings estimate of $4.65 per share represents a change of +11.5% from the year-ago number. There has been an encouraging trend in estimate revisions for the current year as well. Over the past month, one estimate has moved up for Flexsteel versus no negative revisions. This has pushed the consensus estimate 13.69% higher. The promising estimate revisions have helped Flexsteel earn a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The Zacks Rank is a tried-and-tested rating tool that helps investors effectively harness the power of earnings estimate revisions and make the right investment decision. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Our research shows that stocks with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and 2 (Buy) significantly outperform the S&P 500. While strong estimate revisions for Flexsteel have attracted decent investments and pushed the stock 10% hi...
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-04-24Hasbro Posts Strong Preliminary Q1 Results, Reiterates 2026 Outlook
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Hasbro Posts Strong Preliminary Q1 Results, Reiterates 2026 Outlook
Hasbro, Inc. HAS reported preliminary results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2026, indicating growth in both revenues and operating profit. The performance was supported by continued strength in MAGIC: THE GATHERING. The company also reiterated its full-year 2026 guidance and plans to release complete results before the market opens on May 20, 2026. Following the news, shares of HAS gained 6.6% during the trading session yesterday. Preliminary figures showed solid growth across key financial metrics. Revenues are expected to be in the range of $970 million to $985 million, indicating an increase of 9% to 11% compared with the year-ago quarter. Operating profit is projected between $235 million and $245 million, up 38% to 44% from the prior-year period. Adjusted operating profit is expected to be between $250 million and $260 million, representing growth of 12% to 17% compared with the same period last year. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 outlook. Total revenues are expected to grow 3% to 5% in constant currency. Adjusted operating margin is projected in the range of 24% to 25%. Adjusted EBITDA is expected between $1.40 billion and $1.45 billion. The company identified unauthorized access to its network, which has now been contained with support from cybersecurity experts. The incident did not affect first-quarter financial results but led to delays in reporting due to temporary system shutdowns. Further review of potentially impacted data remains ongoing. The company is executing business continuity plans to maintain operations. Order processing and product shipments are ongoing. MAGIC: THE GATHERING releases have continued as planned, including the April 2026 launch of Secrets of Strixhaven. Within the Consumer Products segment, shipments are ongoing. Some impact is expected in the second quarter due to delays in order processing, shipping and invoicing. Most of the delayed shipments are expected to be recovered in the second half of 2026. The second quarter is also expected to include certain costs related to the investigation and advisory services linked to the network incident. Further updates are expected during the upcoming earnings call. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Shares of Hasbro have gained 23.7% in the past six months compared with the Zacks Toys-Games-Hobbies industry’s 7.8% rise. The company is benefiting from disci...
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-04-22Flexsteel Industries Inc (FLXS) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Challenges with ...
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Flexsteel Industries Inc (FLXS) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Challenges with ...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Net Sales: $115.1 million, a growth of 1% compared to $114 million in the prior year quarter. Operating Income: $8.2 million or 7.1% of sales, compared to an operating loss of $5.1 million in the prior year quarter. Operating Margin: Decreased by 20 basis points to 7.1% compared to an adjusted operating margin of 7.3% in the prior year quarter. Sales Order Backlog: $79.5 million, up approximately 1.5% year-over-year, but down 3.5% sequentially from the second quarter. Cash Balance: $57.3 million at the end of the quarter. Working Capital: $142.2 million with no bank debt. Cash Flow from Operations: $22.1 million, primarily due to a $14.5 million reduction in inventory. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 1 Warning Sign with FLXS. Is FLXS fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calculator. Release Date: April 21, 2026 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Flexsteel Industries Inc (NASDAQ:FLXS) delivered relatively stable year-over-year sales performance despite challenging conditions, with net sales of $115.1 million, a 1% increase from the prior year. The company maintained solid operating margins of approximately 7%, reflecting strong operational discipline and productivity improvements. Flexsteel Industries Inc (NASDAQ:FLXS) has a strong balance sheet with a cash balance of $57.3 million, working capital of $142.2 million, and no bank debt, providing financial flexibility. The company's strategic accounts, new product introductions, and health and wellness category continued to perform well, indicating that foundational growth drivers remain intact. Flexsteel Industries Inc (NASDAQ:FLXS) successfully mitigated the impact of tariffs on operating margins through cost savings initiatives, operational efficiencies, and pricing actions. Demand trends were uneven throughout the quarter, with orders down approximately 2.4%, influenced by severe weather and macroeconomic uncertainty. The company is facing increased cost pressures, particularly related to higher fuel and energy costs due to geopolitical developments in the Middle East. A fire at a chemical factory in Texas is causing production issues for polyol, a key chemical for upholstered furniture, potentially leading to product shortages and extended lead times. The tariff environment remains highly...
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-04-21Flexsteel Industries Q3 Earnings Call Highlights
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Flexsteel Industries Q3 Earnings Call Highlights
Q3 results: Net sales were $115.1M, up about 1% year‑over‑year, with GAAP operating income of $8.2M (≈7% margin), as pricing tied to tariff surcharges helped offset lower unit volumes. Demand and cost risks: Orders fell roughly 2.4% amid severe weather early in the quarter and a March pullback linked to Middle East‑related consumer uncertainty, while rising energy costs and a polyol supply disruption threaten higher costs and longer lead times. Balance sheet and outlook: Flexsteel exited the quarter with $57.3M cash, no bank debt and $142.2M working capital, plans continued investment and shareholder returns, and expects Q4 sales to be relatively flat with similar margins. Interested in Flexsteel Industries, Inc.? Here are five stocks we like better. Hooker Furnishings Discount To Book, A Value Play? Flexsteel Industries (NASDAQ:FLXS) reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results that management described as steady despite what it called an increasingly uncertain demand and cost environment. On the company’s earnings call, President and CEO Derek Schmidt said demand patterns shifted during the quarter due to “severe weather early in the quarter” and “heightened macroeconomic uncertainty stemming from the conflict in the Middle East,” which he said has weighed on consumer confidence, increased market volatility, and contributed to rising energy costs. “Against this backdrop and a strong prior year comparison, we delivered relatively stable year-over-year sales performance in the quarter and maintained solid operating margins of approximately 7%,” Schmidt said, adding that growth drivers such as Strategic Accounts, new product introductions, and the Health and Wellness category continued to perform, though at “more moderate growth levels” than in recent periods. → Credo Stock Flashes Strong Bullish Signal—Upswing Just Starting Flexsteel Is Flexing Its Muscles, Again Chief Financial Officer Michael Ressler said net sales rose 1% year over year to $115.1 million, compared with $114.0 million in the prior-year quarter. He attributed the increase primarily to pricing actions tied to tariff surcharges, which were partially offset by lower unit volume, “particularly in our made-to-order, ready-to-assemble, and casegoods categories.” Ressler reported GAAP operating income of $8.2 million, or 7.1% of sales, versus a GAAP operating loss of $5.1 million in the prior-year q...
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-04-21Flexsteel Industries (FLXS) Tops Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
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Flexsteel Industries (FLXS) Tops Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Flexsteel Industries (FLXS) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.14 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.75 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.13 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +52.00%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this furniture maker would post earnings of $0.79 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.18, delivering a surprise of +49.37%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times. Flexsteel, which belongs to the Zacks Furniture industry, posted revenues of $115.13 million for the quarter ended March 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.22%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $113.97 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters. The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call. Flexsteel shares have added about 18.1% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 4.1%. While Flexsteel has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock? There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately. Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions. Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Flexsteel was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) s...
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-04-21Flexsteel: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot
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Flexsteel: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot
DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — Flexsteel Industries Inc. (FLXS) on Monday reported net income of $6.4 million in its fiscal third quarter. The Dubuque, Iowa-based company said it had profit of $1.14 per share. The furniture maker posted revenue of $115.1 million in the period. _____ This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on FLXS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FLXS
TranscriptFY2026 Q32026-04-21FY2026 Q3 earnings call transcript
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FY2026 Q3 earnings call transcript
Good day, and welcome to the Flexsteel Industries third quarter fiscal year 2026 earnings conference call. All participants will be in listen-only mode. Should you need assistance, please signal a conference specialist by pressing the star key followed by zero. After today's presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. To ask a question, you may press star then one on a touch-tone phone. To withdraw your question, please press star then two. Please note this event is being recorded. I would now like to turn the conference over to Michael Ressler, Chief Financial Officer for Flexsteel Industries. Please go ahead.
Thank you, and welcome to today's call to discuss Flexsteel Industries' third quarter fiscal year 2026 financial results. Our earnings release, which we issued after market close yesterday, Monday, April 20th, is available on the investor relations section of our website at www.flexsteel.com under News and Events. I'm here today with Derek Schmidt, President and Chief Executive Officer. On today's call, we will provide prepared remarks, and then we will open the call to your questions. Before we begin, I would like to remind you that the comments on today's call will include forward-looking statements, which can be identified using words such as estimate, anticipate, expect, and similar phrases. Forward-looking statements, by their nature, involve estimates, projections, goals, forecasts, and assumptions, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements.
Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those that are described in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, as updated by our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other SEC filings as applicable. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this conference call and should not be relied upon as predictions of future events. Additionally, we may refer to non-GAAP measures, which are intended to supplement, but not substitute for, the most directly comparable GAAP measures. The press release available on the website contains the financial and other quantitative information to be discussed today. With that, I'll turn the call over to Derek Schmidt. Derek?
Good morning, and thank you for joining us today. As we reflect on our third quarter performance, we are operating in an environment that continues to be increasingly uncertain and dynamic. Over the course of the quarter, we saw a meaningful shift in demand patterns driven by a combination of factors, including severe weather early in the quarter and, more recently, heightened macroeconomic uncertainty stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. These conditions have impacted consumer confidence, increased volatility of financial markets, and contributed to rising energy costs, all of which are influencing both demand and our cost structure. Against this backdrop and a strong prior year comparison, we delivered relatively stable year-over-year sales performance in the quarter and maintained solid operating margins of approximately 7%. While our year-over-year growth moderated this quarter, I'm encouraged by how our teams continue to execute and manage the business with discipline.
Our results reflect the progress we've made building a more resilient operating model, one that allows us to respond quickly to changing conditions while maintaining focus on long-term value creation. Importantly, our underlying growth drivers remain intact. Our Strategic Accounts, new product introductions, and Health and Wellness category all continued to perform well during the quarter, although at more moderate growth levels than we've experienced in recent periods. This gives us confidence that while near-term demand is under pressure, the foundational elements of our growth strategy are working. Demand trends were uneven throughout the quarter. January and February were impacted by unusually severe weather across several regions. In March, we saw a more noticeable slowdown in orders as macroeconomic uncertainty increased. Overall, orders were down approximately 2.4% in the quarter, and we continue to see variability in consumer traffic and purchasing behavior.
Retail partners are responding cautiously, managing inventory levels closely, and taking a more measured approach to replenishment. From a profitability standpoint, we continued to benefit from the operating discipline and productivity improvements we've implemented over the past several years. However, we are beginning to see cost pressures increase, particularly related to higher fuel and energy costs stemming from the developments in the Middle East. These pressures are impacting domestic transportation costs immediately and are expected to expand to ocean freight and product costs later in the fourth quarter and into the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. As we consider potential actions to mitigate these impacts, including pricing and cost initiatives, we are being thoughtful given the current sensitivity of the consumer and the broader demand environment.
Compounding near-term supply pressures is a fire last month at a large chemical factory in Texas that is hindering production of polyol, a key chemical used in the production of foam for upholstered furniture. Not only is this further elevating prices on this key furniture input, but most North American foam manufacturers are now on allocation from chemical suppliers for polyol, which could lead to product shortages and extended manufacturing lead times for furniture as soon as May. In addition to these supply chain and macroeconomic pressures, the tariff environment remains highly fluid and uncertain. We are closely monitoring potential new tariffs being pursued by the administration and how they may interact with existing Section 232 tariffs on upholstery furniture. There is also uncertainty around future trade negotiations, including USMCA, which could impact our operations and sourcing in Mexico.
These factors represent additional variables that could influence both demand and our cost structure in future periods. As we look ahead, we do expect near-term conditions to remain challenging. Demand is likely to remain uneven, and we currently anticipate fourth quarter sales to be relatively flat with prior year levels and operating margins similar to third quarter performance. The duration and severity of these challenges will depend on how macroeconomic conditions, geopolitical events, and trade policy evolve. That said, our strategy and focus remains unchanged. We are operating with agility, maintaining disciplined cost control, and continuing to invest in the capabilities that support our long-term growth strategy. These include investments in consumer insights, innovation, product development, marketing, and customer experience, areas that we believe are critical to sustaining share gains over time.
We believe our strong balance sheet and improved operating model positions us well to navigate this period of uncertainty while continuing to strengthen our competitive position and drive long-term shareholder value. With that, I'll turn the call over to Mike, who will give you some additional details on the financial performance for the third quarter and our financial outlook.
Thanks, Derek. For the third quarter, net sales were $115.1 million, or growth of 1% compared to net sales of $114 million in the prior year quarter. The increase was primarily driven by pricing from tariff surcharges offset by lower unit volume, particularly in our made-to-order, ready-to-assemble, and casegoods categories. Sales order backlog at the end of the period was $79.5 million. The backlog is up approximately 1.5% compared to the same period in the prior year. On a sequential basis, backlog is down approximately 3.5% from second quarter. From a profit perspective, the company delivered GAAP operating income of $8.2 million or 7.1% of sales in the third quarter compared to an operating loss of $5.1 million in the prior year quarter.
The prior year quarter GAAP operating loss included a $14.1 million impairment charge on the right-of-use asset associated with our Mexicali lease, offset by a $0.8 million gain on sale of a building in Huntingburg, Indiana. Current quarter operating margin decreased 20 basis points compared to adjusted operating margin of 7.3% of sales in the prior year quarter. The decrease is primarily driven by higher SG&A investments in consumer insights, innovation, demand generation, and customer experience, which we believe will be catalysts for future growth. The impact of tariffs on operating margin in the quarter was mitigated through a combination of cost savings initiatives, operational efficiencies, and pricing actions. Moving to the balance sheet and statement of cash flows. The company ended the quarter with a cash balance of $57.3 million, working capital of $142.2 million, and no bank debt.
Cash flow from operations in the quarter was $22.1 million, primarily due to a $14.5 million reduction in inventory. As mentioned last quarter, we brought in elevated levels of inventory prior to the anticipated tariff increase on January 1st. During the quarter, we normalized our inventory stocking position while maintaining high service levels. With that, I'll turn the call back over to Derek to share his closing perspectives.
Thanks, Mike. As we look ahead, we recognize that the operating environment has become more complex and uncertain over the past several months. The combination of geopolitical and macroeconomic volatility, rising energy costs, and supply chain disruptions is creating near-term pressure on both demand and costs, with limited visibility into how conditions may develop in the near term. Despite this, our strategy remains clear and our focus remains unchanged. Our teams are operating with discipline and urgency, adapting to evolving conditions, managing costs responsibly, and staying focused on the initiatives that we believe will drive long-term growth. I'm proud of how our organization continues to perform in the face of heightened uncertainty. Additionally, we are navigating this period from a position of strength with a solid balance sheet, an improved operating model, and a clear strategic roadmap.
Which gives me confidence in our ability to manage through these near-term challenges while continuing to build a stronger, more competitive business over time and deliver long-term shareholder value. With that, we'll open the call to your questions. Operator?
We will now begin the question-and-answer session. To ask a question, you may press star then one on your touch-tone phone. If you're using a speakerphone, please pick up your handset before pressing the keys. If at any time your question has been addressed and you would like to withdraw your question, please press star then two. At this time, we will pause momentarily to assemble our roster. The first question comes from Anthony Lebiedzinski with Sidoti. Please go ahead.
Thank you, and good morning, everyone, and thanks for taking the question. Certainly nice to see the better-than-expected profitability in the quarter. Just wondering if you guys maybe could try to put a number as far as the impact of the severe weather on your sales, any way to kind of put that into context as to what you think that was?
Morning, Anthony. It's really hard to put a specific number on it, but what I would tell you is we got direct feedback from several of our large retailers that were impacted, and it had a meaningful impact on their business, which translates to lower replenishment orders for stock to Flexsteel. Hard to put a number on it, but we certainly heard a lot from retailers on the impact of their business. What I would tell you is January, February, we've seen just really choppy demand on a week-over-week basis. That was probably one of the things that stood out to us in terms of how the weather played a role in that. Then we talked about it in the call.
March orders, we've seen more of just a, I would say more of a broader pullback as we're starting to, I think, feel the effects of consumer confidence and all the things going on in the Middle East and the economic uncertainty.
The only thing I'd add to that, Anthony, in terms of March, difficult to really determine whether it's something that's more structural, longer-term or temporary. Clearly, though, given what Mike cited around conflict in the Middle East, rising energy costs, we're seeing more cautious consumer behavior and more conservative inventory management from our retail partners. Difficult at this point to determine whether there's a structural change in demand, but more of a period of, I think, heightened uncertainty where visibility is pretty limited and conditions, I think, can shift quickly here depending on how things unfold on the geopolitical stage.
Got you. Okay, thanks. Just in terms of the pricing versus unit volumes, can you give some additional color as to what the impact of those two things were in the quarter?
Yeah, Anthony. The tariff pricing we took, it was meaningful in the quarter. Somewhere around 11% of our sales composition is from pricing we took to partially offset tariff surcharges. Obviously that was largely offset by unit volume declines. Encouragingly, there were categories where we actually did have unit volume increases in some of our key growth areas like Strategic Accounts and Health and Wellness. That gives us confidence that our structural growth strategies are intact and working, albeit with a more challenging external environment.
Understood. You also did a nice job with your gross margins, which you cited favorable impact or favorable mix of higher-margin products. Can you share more color on this and do you expect this to continue?
Yeah, Anthony. We've talked about product portfolio life cycle management being a significant driver in terms of our operating margin improvement over the last several years, as well as a catalyst for cost mitigation and maintaining margins. Going forward, I would say the mix of new product sales is probably somewhere in that 40%-45% range, kind of at a company level. I would say you dive deeper down into the categories and that looks a little bit different. I'd say overall, I feel good about what we're doing in terms of focusing on bringing new product to market with better cost and profit profiles, and we're going to continue to focus on that as we move forward.
Yeah. To add to that, Anthony, it's not surprising. Certainly we see higher margins in the portfolios where we have differentiated innovation that clearly meets an underserved or unmet consumer need. That's a huge focus for us in terms of continuing that investment. I believe that if we can continue to execute well on that front around innovation, around the consumer insights, we'll continue to see certainly favorable margins from our new product portfolio.
Got you. Can you just give a comment as far as the competitive landscape? Do you think that given all the disruptions that you're seeing, could this perhaps be an instance where the silver lining here is that you are able to gain market share?
Yeah, I think, Anthony, you're absolutely right. Even though we're certainly in a challenging period, very dynamic period, that in the event that the Middle East conflict were to drag out or disruption in the energy markets would continue. I think that's going to be a huge drag, certainly on the industry. As we've stated, I believe we're in a position of strength, and we're well-capitalized. We've got a strong balance sheet. We have the luxury of being profitable and being able to continue our growth investments, and I believe that is a competitive advantage that should enable us to continue to gain share in this environment, where some competitors who are not in the strongest financial position will inevitably have to pull back on investments. Again, I think that will further highlight our advantages. That's the way we're thinking about it, Anthony.
I always say every market's a growth market. We've got an opportunity here, I think, to continue to gain share. We can't control what's happening in the external environment, but we'll continue to focus on executing what we can, which is delivering value to consumers through innovation, putting powerful marketing and customer experience for our retailers. I think if we just continue to do that and execute that well, we'll continue to gain share.
Absolutely. Okay. As you mentioned, you have a strong balance sheet. You had a really strong cash flow quarter. Your inventory was down 15% on a sequential basis. I know you touched on this in your prepared remarks, but just maybe can you give us a sense as to where you think inventories might end at the end of the fiscal year? What do you plan to do with the cash that you have more than what you've historically had?
Yeah. Anthony, inventory came down. We talked about we bought ahead in some of our best sellers ahead of anticipated tariff increases, and this quarter was largely about kind of bringing those stocking levels back in line, kind of with what our targets are based on the needs of the business while maintaining really high service levels. We would expect inventory to probably grow here in the quarter modestly. We've got several new product collections that perform really well at Market that are starting to flow, and we hope to get those things in stock so we can start fulfilling orders. As far as cash flow goes, our capital allocation strategy remains intact.
Number one, we want to maintain a strong balance sheet, and gives us flexibility to navigate near-term kind of market challenges, but also optionality to reinvest back into the business in those growth initiatives that we believe will create long-term value. Obviously, we've talked about returning excess cash to shareholders through dividends and buybacks, kind of based on the capital needs of the business.
All right. Well, it sounds good. Thank you very much, and best of luck.
All right. Thank you, Anthony.
This concludes our question and answer session. I would like to turn the conference back over to Derek Schmidt for any closing remarks.
In closing, I want to thank all of our Flexsteel employees for their hard work and dedication in driving the company's solid performance during the third quarter. I'm also thankful to all of you for participating in today's call. Please contact us if you have any additional questions, and we look forward to updating you on the next call. Thank you.
The conference has now concluded. Thank you for attending today's presentation. You may now disconnect.
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-04-06Flexsteel Industries, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Results on April 20
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Flexsteel Industries, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Results on April 20
Conference call and webcast to be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 DUBUQUE, Iowa, April 06, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Flexsteel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLXS) ("Flexsteel" or the "Company"), one of the largest manufacturers, importers, and marketers of residential furniture products in the United States, announced today that it will issue its third quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Monday, April 20, 2026. A conference call and audio webcast with analysts and investors will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Central Time to discuss the results and answer questions. Live conference call: 833-816-1123 (domestic) or 412-317-0710 (international) Conference call replay available through April 28, 2026: 855-669-9658 (domestic) or 412-317-0088 (international) Replay access code: 6008790 Live and archived webcast: https://ir.flexsteel.com To pre-register for the earnings conference call and avoid the need to wait for a live operator, investors can visit https://dpregister.com/sreg/10207340/103849873e8 and enter their contact information. Registered participants will receive their dial-in number upon registration. The third quarter 2026 earnings release can be accessed at https://ir.flexsteel.com after market close on Monday, April 20, 2026. About Flexsteel Flexsteel Industries, Inc., and Subsidiaries (the "Company") is one of the largest residential furniture manufacturers, importers, and marketers in the U.S., known for crafting comfortable, durable seating and timeless designs for rooms throughout the home. For more than 130 years, Flexsteel has built furniture with care, highlighted by its patented Blue Steel Spring technology that delivers lasting comfort and support. Today, Flexsteel products are available nationwide through retail partners and online channels, helping people create inviting, livable spaces they can enjoy for years to come. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260406923686/en/ Contacts INVESTOR CONTACT: Mike Ressler, Flexsteel Industries, Inc. 563-585-8116 [email protected]
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-04-02Bassett Furniture (BSET) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates
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Bassett Furniture (BSET) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates
Bassett Furniture (BSET) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.13 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.17 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.21 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -23.53%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this furniture seller would post earnings of $0.3 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.23, delivering a surprise of -23.33%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once. Bassett, which belongs to the Zacks Furniture industry, posted revenues of $80.34 million for the quarter ended February 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.29%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $82.16 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters. The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call. Bassett shares have lost about 15.6% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's decline of 4.6%. While Bassett has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock? There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately. Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions. Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Bassett was unfavorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to underperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stock...
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-03-26MillerKnoll (MLKN) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates
Zacks
MillerKnoll (MLKN) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates
MillerKnoll (MLKN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.43 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.45 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.44 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -4.44%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this furniture maker would post earnings of $0.42 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.43, delivering a surprise of +2.38%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times. MillerKnoll, which belongs to the Zacks Furniture industry, posted revenues of $926.6 million for the quarter ended February 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.59%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $876.2 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters. The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call. MillerKnoll shares have added about 4.5% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's decline of 4.2%. While MillerKnoll has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock? There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately. Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions. Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for MillerKnoll was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) st...
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-03-11Flexsteel Industries, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend
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Flexsteel Industries, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend
DUBUQUE, Iowa, March 10, 2026--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Flexsteel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLXS) announced its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share, payable April 9, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 30, 2026. Flexsteel has paid cash dividends on its common stock each year since 1938. This is the 337th consecutive quarterly cash dividend. About Flexsteel Flexsteel Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the "Company") is one of the largest residential furniture manufacturers, importers, and marketers in the U.S., known for crafting comfortable, durable seating and timeless designs for rooms throughout the home. For more than 130 years, Flexsteel has built furniture with care, highlighted by its patented Blue Steel Spring technology that delivers lasting comfort and support. Today, Flexsteel products are available nationwide through retail partners and online channels, helping people create inviting, livable spaces they can enjoy for years to come. For more information, visit our website at http://www.flexsteel.com. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260310704800/en/ Contacts INVESTOR CONTACT: Michael J. Ressler, Flexsteel Industries, Inc. 563-585-8116 [email protected]

