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Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-05-28Hooker Furnishings to Host First Quarter Earnings Call June 11th
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Hooker Furnishings to Host First Quarter Earnings Call June 11th
MARTINSVILLE, Va., May 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hooker Furnishings Corporation (Nasdaq-GS: HOFT) will present its fiscal 2027 first quarter financial results via teleconference and live internet web cast on Thursday morning, June 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. A live webcast of the call will be available on the Investor Relations page of the Company’s website at https://investors.hookerfurnishings.com/events and archived for replay. To access the call by phone, participants should go to this link (registration link) and you will be provided with dial-in details. To avoid delays, participants are encouraged to dial into the conference call fifteen minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. Hooker's 2027 fiscal year first quarter began on February 2, 2026 and ended on May 3, 2026. Hooker Furnishings Corporation, in its 102nd year of business, is a designer, marketer and importer of casegoods (wooden and metal furniture), leather furniture, and fabric-upholstered furniture for the residential, hospitality and contract markets. The Company also domestically manufactures premium residential custom leather, custom fabric-upholstered furniture and outdoor furniture. Major casegoods product categories include home entertainment, home office, accent, dining, and bedroom furniture in the upper-medium price points sold under the Hooker Furniture brand. Hooker’s residential upholstered seating product lines include Bradington-Young, a specialist in upscale motion and stationary leather furniture, HF Custom (formerly Sam Moore Furniture), a specialist in fashion forward custom upholstery offering a selection of chairs, sofas, sectionals, recliners and a variety of accent upholstery pieces, Hooker Upholstery, imported upholstered furniture targeted at the upper-medium price-range and Shenandoah Furniture, an upscale upholstered furniture company specializing in private label sectionals, modulars, sofas, chairs, ottomans, benches, beds and dining chairs in the upper-medium price points for lifestyle specialty retailers. The H Contract product line supplies upholstered seating and casegoods to upscale senior living facilities. The Samuel Lawrence Hospitality product line is a designer and supplier of hotel furnishings. The Sunset West division is a designer and manufacturer of comfortable, stylish and high-quality outdoor furniture. Hooker Furnishings Corporation’s c...
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-05-21BingEx Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
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BingEx Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
Interested in BingEx Limited? Here are five stocks we like better. Revenue dipped slightly in Q1 2026 to RMB 935.3 million from RMB 960.8 million a year earlier as BingEx faced tougher competition in China’s on-demand delivery market. Gross profit and margin also declined, though operating income remained slightly positive. AI is becoming a major efficiency driver for FlashEx, with management saying it has sped up customer service, merchant onboarding and product launches. Operating expenses fell 18.7% year over year as the company used AI to streamline operations. Drone delivery and platform integrations are scaling up, with FlashEx launching 14 drone routes, completing roughly 3,500 paid orders by the end of April, and expanding access through open APIs, HarmonyOS integration and AI-agent compatibility. Hooker Furnishings Discount To Book, A Value Play? BingEx (NASDAQ:FLX), which operates under the FlashEx brand, reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of RMB 935.3 million, down from RMB 960.8 million a year earlier, as management cited intensifying market competition in China’s on-demand delivery industry. Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Adam Xue said the company delivered “a stable performance amid a dynamic market environment,” fulfilling 57.9 million orders during the quarter. FlashEx had 3.1 million registered riders at quarter-end, and its average delivery time improved to 25.7 minutes. → CAVA Group’s Stock Looks Delicious After Strong Earnings The company reported gross profit of RMB 105.8 million, compared with RMB 126.7 million in the same period of 2025. Gross margin fell to 11.3% from 13.2% a year earlier. Chief Financial Officer Le Tang said cost of revenues declined to RMB 829.5 million from RMB 834.1 million, broadly in line with the revenue decrease. FlashEx reported total operating expenses of RMB 94.8 million in the first quarter, down 18.7% from RMB 116.7 million in the prior-year period. The company recorded RMB 38.5 million in selling and marketing expenses, RMB 39.9 million in general and administrative expenses and RMB 16.5 million in research and development expenses. → SpaceX IPO: Opportunity? Or the Ultimate Hype Trade? Income from operations was RMB 11 million, compared with RMB 10 million a year earlier, lifting operating margin to 1.2% from 1.0%. Non-GAAP income from operations was RMB 21.6 million, down from RMB 26.6...
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 tagged2026-04-17Hooker Furnishings Corp (HOFT) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Challenges with ...
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Hooker Furnishings Corp (HOFT) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Challenges with ...
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Consolidated Net Sales: $67 million for Q4, a decrease of $17.2 million or 21% year-over-year. Operating Income: $629,000 for Q4, driven by $1.2 million in Hooker Branded and $617,000 in All Other, offset by a $1.2 million loss in Domestic Upholstery. Net Income from Continuing Operations: $874,000 or $0.08 per diluted share for Q4. Consolidated Net Income: $536,000 or $0.05 per diluted share for Q4. Full Year Net Sales from Continuing Operations: $278.1 million, a decrease of $39.2 million or 12.4% year-over-year. Gross Margin Improvement: 180 basis points for the fiscal year. Operating Loss from Continuing Operations: $16.5 million for fiscal '26, primarily due to $15.6 million in non-cash intangible asset impairment charges. Net Loss from Continuing Operations: $12.8 million or $1.20 per diluted share for fiscal '26. Discontinued Operations Pretax Loss: $19 million for fiscal '26. Consolidated Net Loss: $27 million or $2.54 per diluted share for fiscal '26. Hooker Branded Operating Income: $1.9 million for the year, compared to a prior year operating loss of $433,000. Domestic Upholstery Operating Loss: $16.9 million for the year, largely due to $15 million in non-cash impairment charges. Cash and Cash Equivalents: $1.1 million at fiscal year-end, a decrease of $5.2 million from prior year-end. Inventory Levels: Decreased by $17.5 million from $66.2 million to $48.7 million at fiscal year-end. Available Borrowing Capacity: $62.8 million at fiscal year-end, net of standby letters of credit. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 5 Warning Sign with HOFT. Is HOFT fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calculator. Release Date: April 16, 2026 For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript. Hooker Furnishings Corp (NASDAQ:HOFT) reported a net income of $536,000 for the fourth quarter, marking a return to profitability. The company successfully reduced fixed costs by about $26.3 million or 25%, with $17.5 million in savings related to continuing operations. Gross margin improved by 180 basis points for the fiscal year, with significant improvements in the Hooker Branded and Domestic Upholstery segments. The Margaritaville product line is expected to be the most impactful product launch in company history, with strong interest and commitments from retailers. The c...
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-04-17Hooker Furnishings Corporation Q4 2026 Earnings Call Summary
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Hooker Furnishings Corporation Q4 2026 Earnings Call Summary
Management characterized fiscal 2026 as a transformative year, marked by the exit of two unprofitable divisions and a 25% reduction in total fixed costs. The 21% decline in Q4 net sales was attributed to a shorter fiscal week, severe winter weather in January, and the non-recurrence of large hospitality projects. Hooker Branded segment performance was bolstered by a 5.7% increase in average selling prices, which helped mitigate higher costs and disruptive import tariffs. Domestic Upholstery losses were reduced by over 50% in Q4 through aggressive cost-reduction initiatives and operational improvements despite lower unit volumes. The company is transitioning to a 'Hooker Custom Upholstery' model, merging previously siloed fabric and leather divisions to improve factory efficiency and message consistency. Management attributes the current demand challenges primarily to macro factors like weak housing activity and consumer confidence rather than internal execution. Management anticipates significant earnings improvement in fiscal 2027, driven by a lower breakeven point and the launch of the Margaritaville product line. The Margaritaville launch is expected to be the most impactful in company history, with shipments expected to begin in 2027 and impact growth starting in the second half of the current fiscal year. Guidance assumes that shipping backlogs caused by Q4 and early Q1 weather disruptions will be mostly recovered by the end of the first quarter. The company plans to initiate a $5 million share repurchase program in fiscal 2027, supported by a recalibrated dividend to balance capital returns with liquidity. Strategic focus will remain exclusively on 'better-to-best' home furnishings, with no further major divestitures or warehouse closures currently planned. Fiscal 2026 results included $15.6 million in non-cash intangible asset impairment charges, primarily related to the Sunset West division's goodwill. The company incurred $2 million in restructuring costs related to severance and warehouse consolidation as part of its completed cost-reduction program. Management is evaluating a 'material' potential recovery of previously paid duties following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling against certain import tariffs. Discontinued operations incurred a $19 million pretax loss, which included $3.9 million in restructuring costs, a $6.9 million loss from classificatio...
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-04-16Hooker Furnishings Q4 Earnings Call Highlights
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Hooker Furnishings Q4 Earnings Call Highlights
Hooker reported a profitable fiscal Q4 despite a roughly 21% decline in net sales, delivering continuing-operations operating income of $629,000 and net income of $874,000 (about $0.08 per diluted share). For fiscal 2026 the company posted an operating loss of $16.5 million and a consolidated net loss of $27 million (≈$2.54 per share), driven mainly by $15.6 million in non-cash impairment charges plus restructuring and a $19 million pre-tax loss in discontinued operations. Management completed brand sales, reduced fixed costs by about $26.3 million, combined upholstery operations into “Hooker Custom Upholstery,” authorized a buyback of up to 5 million shares and reset the annual dividend to $0.46, while ending the day before the call with over $12 million cash on hand, $0 drawn on the revolver, and a potential material tariff rebate under evaluation. Interested in Hooker Furnishings Corp.? Here are five stocks we like better. 2 Stocks to Buy on The Dip: One a Value, the Other High-Yielding Hooker Furnishings (NASDAQ:HOFT) posted a profitable fiscal fourth quarter while reporting a full-year loss largely driven by non-cash impairment charges and restructuring activity, executives said on the company’s fiscal 2026 fourth quarter earnings call. Fiscal 2026 ended Feb. 1, 2026, with the fourth quarter beginning Nov. 3, 2025, according to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Earl Armstrong. The company also completed the previously announced sale of the Pulaski Furniture and Samuel Lawrence Furniture case goods brands during the quarter, with those results reported as discontinued operations through the Dec. 12 closing date. → $39 Trillion Debt Signal: 3 TIPS ETFs to Hedge Persistent Inflation Hooker Furnishings Discount To Book, A Value Play? Armstrong said consolidated net sales from continuing operations were $66.7 million in the fourth quarter, down $17.2 million, or about 21%, from the prior-year period. He attributed the decline in part to the quarter being “one week shorter than the prior year period,” which reduced net sales by about $5.5 million based on average daily sales. He also cited softness in the company’s hospitality business “due to its project-based nature,” noting that several large prior-year projects did not recur. In addition, Armstrong said severe winter weather in January 2026 in “a significant part of the United States and i...
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-04-16Hooker Furnishings Reports Fiscal 2026 Fourth Quarter Net Income and Full Year Results
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Hooker Furnishings Reports Fiscal 2026 Fourth Quarter Net Income and Full Year Results
MARTINSVILLE, Va., April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hooker Furnishings Corporation (NASDAQ-GS: HOFT) (“Hooker” or the “Company”), a global leader in home furnishings, today reported its operating results for its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full-year ended February 1, 2026. The fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year comprised 13 weeks and 52 weeks, respectively, in contrast to 14 weeks and 53 weeks in the corresponding periods of the previous year. Key Results for the Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2026: Continuing operations returned to profitability with operating income of $0.6 million despite lower sales volume. Net sales of $67.0 million, down 20.5% year-over-year, primarily due to lower hospitality project shipments and a one-week shorter quarter. Hooker Branded delivered operating income, supported by margin improvement and disciplined cost control. Domestic Upholstery operating loss reduced by more than 50%, reflecting cost reduction initiatives and operational improvements. Completed divestiture of Pulaski Furniture and Samuel Lawrence Furniture, advancing portfolio simplification and strategic focus. Key Results for the Fiscal 2026 Full-Year: Net sales of $278.1 million, down 12.4% year-over-year, driven by lower hospitality sales and a shorter fiscal year. Gross margin increased 180 basis points and SG&A decreased by $11.9 million, reflecting structural cost improvements. Operating loss of $16.5 million, primarily due to $15.6 million in non-cash impairment charges. Hooker Branded returned to profitability, while Domestic Upholstery gross margin improved significantly. Divested Pulaski Furniture and Samuel Lawrence Furniture, simplifying the portfolio and exiting lower-margin businesses. Executive Commentary “We are encouraged to report net income of $536,000 for the quarter,” said Jeremy Hoff, Chief Executive Officer. “Fiscal 2026 was incredibly transformative as we successfully navigated significant, disruptive tariffs on our imports, opened a successful fulfillment warehouse in Asia and exited two unprofitable divisions, all while reducing fixed costs by about $26.3 million, or 25%, of which approximately $17.5 million in fixed cost savings is related to the continuing operations. At the same time, we delivered slight market share growth, with strength in key businesses offsetting isolated softness, and launched our Margaritaville line, which is d...
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-04-16Hooker Furniture (HOFT) Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates
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Hooker Furniture (HOFT) Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates
Hooker Furniture (HOFT) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.08 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.05 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.01 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +60.00%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this home furnishings company would post a loss of $0.15 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.39, delivering a surprise of +360%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times. Hooker Furniture, which belongs to the Zacks Furniture industry, posted revenues of $66.98 million for the quarter ended January 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 9.59%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $104.46 million. The company has not been able to beat consensus revenue estimates 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. Hooker Furniture shares have added about 26.2% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 2.6%. While Hooker Furniture 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 Hooker Furniture 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 #4 (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...
Investor releaseQuarter not tagged2026-04-16Hooker Furnishings (HOFT) Earnings Transcript
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Hooker Furnishings (HOFT) Earnings Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool. Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 9 a.m. ET Chief Executive Officer — Jeremy Hoff Chief Financial Officer — Earl Armstrong Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] Earl Armstrong: Thank you, and good morning, everyone. Welcome to our quarterly conference call to review financial results for the fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year. Our 2026 fiscal year began on 02/03/2025, and the fourth quarter began on 11/03/2025, both periods ending on 02/01/2026. Joining me today is Jeremy Hoff, our chief executive officer. We appreciate your participation today. During our call, we may make forward-looking statements which are subject to risks and uncertainties. A discussion of the factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our expectations is contained in our press release and SEC filing announcing our fiscal 2026 results. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of today, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after today's call. During the fourth quarter, we completed the previously announced sale of the Pulaski Furniture and Samuel Lawrence Furniture Casegoods brands, part of our former Home Meridian segment. Consolidated net sales from continuing operations were $67 million, a decrease of $17.2 million, or 21%, compared to the prior-year period. The decline was partially attributable to the current fourth quarter being one week shorter than the prior-year period, which reduced net sales by approximately $5.5 million based on average daily sales. The decrease also reflects lower sales in our Hospitality business due to its project-based nature, as several large projects shipped in the prior year did not recur in the current year. Additionally, we estimate severe winter weather experienced in January 2026 in a significant part of the United States and in most of our largest markets reduced net sales for the quarter by $3 million to $4 million. Despite lower net sales, we reported operating income of $629,000 for the quarter. This was driven by operating income of $1.2 million in Hooker Branded and $617,000 in All Other, partially offset by an operating loss of $1.2 million in Domestic Upholstery. Notably, despite one week less of sales and severe winter weather, Domestic Upholstery reduced its operating loss by mor...
TranscriptFY2026 Q42026-04-16FY2026 Q4 earnings call transcript
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FY2026 Q4 earnings call transcript
Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Hooker Furnishings Fourth Quarter 2026 Earnings Webcast. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. After the speaker's presentation, there will be a question and answer session. To ask a question during the session, you will need to press star one one on your telephone. You will then hear an automated message advising that your hand is raised. To withdraw your question, please press star one one again. Please be advised that today's conference is being recorded. I would now like to hand the conference over to your first speaker today, Earl Armstrong, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Please go ahead.
Thank you, Tanya, and good morning, everyone. Welcome to our quarterly conference call to review financial results for the fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year. Our 2026 fiscal year began on February 3rd, 2025, and the fourth quarter began on November 3rd, 2025, both periods ending on February 1st, 2026. Joining me today is Jeremy Hoff, our Chief Executive Officer. We appreciate your participation today. During our call, we may make forward-looking statements which are subject to risks and uncertainties. A discussion of the factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from our expectations is contained in our press release and SEC filing announcing our fiscal 2026 results. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of today, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after today's call.
During the fourth quarter, we completed the previously announced sale of the Pulaski Furniture and Samuel Lawrence Furniture case goods brands, part of our former Home Meridian segment. Consolidated net sales from continuing operations were $67 million, a decrease of $17.2 million, or about 21% compared to the prior year period. The decline was partially attributable to the current fourth quarter being one week shorter than the prior year period, which reduced sales, net sales by approximately $5.5 million based on average daily sales. The decrease also reflects lower sales in our hospitality business due to its project-based nature, as several large projects shipped in the prior year did not recur in the current year.
Additionally, we estimate severe winter weather experienced in January 2026 in a significant part of the United States and in most of our largest markets reduced net sales for the quarter by $3 million-$4 million. Despite lower net sales, we reported operating income of $629,000 for the quarter. This was driven by operating income of $1.2 million in Hooker Branded and $617,000 in all other, partially offset by an operating loss of $1.2 million in domestic upholstery. Notably, despite one week less of sales and severe winter weather, domestic upholstery reduced its operating loss by more than half compared to a $2.5 million loss in the prior year fourth quarter. Hooker Branded operating income was consistent with the prior year period, despite fewer selling days and the weather disruptions.
Net income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter was $874,000 or $0.08 per diluted share. Following the divestiture of Pulaski and Samuel Lawrence on December 12th of last year, results of these businesses are reported through that date. Discontinued operations incurred a net loss of $338,000 in the quarter. Consolidated net income for the fourth quarter was $536,000 or $0.05 per diluted share. For the full fiscal year of 2026, net sales from continuing ops were $278.1 million, a decrease of $39.2 million or 12.4% compared to the prior year. This decline was primarily driven by lower sales in the hospitality business within all other, and to a lesser extent, a shorter fiscal year and the severe winter weather we mentioned earlier.
Gross profit declined in absolute dollars due to lower sales. However, gross margin improved by 180 basis points, reflecting margin improvements in the Hooker Branded and domestic upholstery segments. Continuing operations reported an operating loss of $16.5 million for fiscal 2026, primarily due to $15.6 million in non-cash intangible asset impairment charges reported in the third quarter, triggered by our stock price as of the end of the third quarter. These included $14.5 million related to goodwill in the Sunset West division and $556 thousand related to the Bradington-Young trade name, both within domestic upholstery, as well as $558 thousand related to the remaining HMI business in all other.
Additionally, continuing operations incurred approximately $2 million in restructuring costs, primarily related to severance, to a lesser extent, warehouse consolidation, all as part of our completed cost reduction initiatives. Net loss from continuing operations was $12.8 million or $1.20 per diluted share. Discontinued operations included approximately 10 months of activity in fiscal 2026. Sales declined due to ongoing macro pressures and tariff-related purchasing hesitancy among its customers, particularly large furniture retailers. Discontinued ops incurred a pre-tax loss of $19 million, including $3.9 million in restructuring costs, of which $2.4 million related to the Savannah warehouse exit. A $6.9 million loss from classifications held for sale, which included $2.6 million of trade name impairment, $3.5 million in fair value write-downs, and $735,000 in selling costs. Discontinued operations also incurred $1 million in bad debt expense related to a customer bankruptcy.
Consolidated net loss for fiscal 2026 was $27 million, or $2.54 per diluted share. Now I turn the call over to Jeremy for his comments on our fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year results.
Thank you, Earl, and good morning, everyone. We are encouraged to report net income of $536,000 for the quarter. Fiscal 2026 was incredibly transformative as we navigated significant disruptive tariffs on our imports, opened a successful fulfillment warehouse in Asia, and exited two unprofitable divisions, all while reducing fixed costs by about $26.3 million, or 25%, of which approximately $17.5 million in fixed cost savings is related to continuing operations. At the same time, we delivered slight market share growth overall, with key strength in key businesses offsetting isolated softness, and launched our Margaritaville line, which is delivering on our expectations to be the most impactful product launch in company history. Today, we move forward as a leaner, higher margin business with a much lower break-even point and the potential for significant profitability as demand returns.
We believe we are positioned for a significant improvement in earnings in fiscal 2027, with our expectations bolstered by the early indications of strength within our Margaritaville product line. We see a clear path to sustained profitable growth by focusing on our core expertise of better to best home furnishings. Despite significant headwinds, we are encouraged to report that the Hooker Branded segment reported $1.9 million in operating income for the year, compared to a prior operating loss of $433,000. Additionally, despite a significant impairment charge in the third quarter, the Domestic Upholstery segment showed improvements in the fourth quarter, reducing its operating loss by more than 50% as compared to the prior year quarter due to cost reduction initiatives and operational improvements. I'd like to also comment on import tariffs, which were a significant disrupter for Hooker and the industry in fiscal 2026.
After our fiscal year-end in February 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that certain tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act were not authorized by statute. In March 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade directed U.S. Customs and Border Protection to implement a refund process for previously collected duties. We are evaluating the potential recovery of these amounts. Additionally, the administration appears poised to pivot to new tariffs under different legal authority within the next few months. We continue to monitor developments in this area. Now I want to turn the discussion back over to Earl, who will discuss highlights in each of our segments, along with our cash, debt, inventory, and capital allocation strategies.
Thank you, Jeremy. At Hooker Branded, net sales decreased 2.9% for fiscal 2026, with the decline entirely driven by a $5.5 million decrease in the fourth quarter, primarily due to one fewer selling week, as well as supplier delays and weather-related shipping disruptions. Unit volume declined, partially offset by a 5.7% increase in average selling price, implemented to mitigate higher costs and tariffs. Despite lower sales, full year gross margin expanded by 200 basis points, driven primarily by lower freight costs and pricing actions. Operating income improved to $1.9 million for the year compared to an operating loss in the prior year, while fourth quarter operating income of $1.2 million was consistent with the prior year, despite reduced selling days. Incoming orders were flat year-over-year, while backlog increased nearly 26%.
Domestic Upholstery net sales decreased 2.7% for fiscal 2026, reflecting lower unit volumes in certain divisions, partially offset by growth in contract, private label, and outdoor channels. Gross margin improved by 230 basis points for the full year, driven by lower material costs, reduced labor and overhead expenses, and benefits from cost reduction initiatives. The segment reported an operating loss of $16.9 million for the year, largely due to $15 million in non-cash impairment charges compared to an operating loss of $5.4 million in the prior year. In the fourth quarter, operating loss was $1.2 million, reduced by more than half from the prior year, reflecting cost reduction actions despite lower sales. Incoming orders decreased slightly by about 2%, while backlog increased about 8% year-over-year.
Regarding cash, debt, and inventory, as of the fiscal year-end, cash and cash equivalents stood at $1.1 million, a decrease of $5.2 million from prior year-end. However, amounts due under our revolver decreased by $18.5 million-$3.6 million at year-end. Cash generated from operations was used to repay $18.5 million of our former term loan, distribute $8.8 million in cash dividends, fund $3.2 million in capital expenditures. Inventory levels decreased by $17.5 million from $66.2 million at year-end to $48.7 million at fiscal year-end. We received approximately $5.5 million in cash proceeds from the sale of the discontinued ops. Despite these outflows, we've maintained financial flexibility with $62.8 million available in borrowing capacity under our amended and restated loan agreement as of fiscal year-end. This is net of standby letters of credit.
As of yesterday, we had over $12 million in cash on hand, with over $64 million in available borrowing capacity net of standby letters of credit, with $0 outstanding on our credit facility. Regarding capital allocation, late last year, we announced that our board authorized a new share repurchase program under which the company intends to repurchase up to 5 million of our outstanding common shares beginning in fiscal 2027. In connection with the repurchase authorization, the board recalibrated the annual dividend to $0.46 per share, which began with the company's December 31st, 2025 dividend payment. Hooker Furnishings transitions to a more focused, growth-oriented company. The new share repurchase program, together with the adjusted dividend, enables us to return capital to shareholders while maintaining the balance sheet flexibility needed to invest in the business. We believe these actions appropriately balance capital returns with liquidity while supporting long-term shareholder value.
Now I'll turn the discussion back to Jeremy for his outlook.
In the Hooker Branded and Domestic Upholstery segments, incoming orders have increased year-over-year for three consecutive quarters, adjusted for the extra week in last year's fourth quarter. Housing activity and consumer confidence remain weak, and the Department of Commerce's February advanced monthly estimates reflect that reality, showing that retail sales for furniture and home furnishings decreased by 5.6% as compared to the prior year and lower than January of 2026. We don't anticipate near-term meaningful improvement in conditions. However, with a more efficient cost structure and a streamlined portfolio, we believe we are positioned to report improved results even if current market conditions persist. Our advantage is a clear focus on our core businesses with the organization fully aligned to drive organic growth and deliver more consistent, sustainable earnings over time.
Margaritaville product and gallery commitments continue to scale, with shipments expected to begin in the second half of fiscal 2027. This ends the formal part of our discussion, and at this time, I will turn the call back over to our operator, Tanya, for questions.
Certainly. As a reminder, to ask a question, please press star one one on your telephone and wait for your name to be announced. To withdraw your question, please press star one one again. Please stand by while we compile our Q&A roster. Our first question will come from the line of Anthony Lebiedzinski of Sidoti. Your line is open, Anthony.
Thank you, and good morning, everyone. Thanks for taking the questions. Certainly nice to see the return to profitability in the fourth quarter. So first, looking at the Hooker Branded segment, you had a gross margin of over 39%, which was certainly much better than what we had expected. Was there anything unusual that helped the quarter in terms of the gross margin? How should we think about the sustainability of your gross margin at Hooker Branded?
Sustainability, I believe we said in the call just now, gross margin, 200 basis points better or an improvement. Your question was how do we look at it going forward?
He's saying the 39%-
Yes. Was there anything unusual in terms of the fourth quarter, 39% versus 32% a year ago for the quarter?
No, we can't think of anything unusual for the quarter that would be driving that really-
Okay.
Other than the things we've mentioned.
Okay. Okay, that sounds good. Going forward, it sounds like you expect continued strong margins at Hooker Branded, right?
Yes.
Okay. Sounds good. Okay. Switching gears to the Domestic Upholstery segment, you had a nice year-over-year improvement there, though it was lower than what it was in the third quarter. Maybe if you could just talk about the various puts and takes impacting the gross margin at Domestic Upholstery. Are you seeing any increases in costs there? There's been some talk of foam prices cost going up there. Maybe if you could just touch on what you're seeing as it relates to foam and other raw material costs.
Yeah. Domestic Upholstery, when we talk about Domestic Upholstery, I'm going to talk about Bedford and Hickory, which has been Sam Moore and Bradington-Young. Shenandoah is a different part of that, of course. Then you get Sunset West that's under that same reporting name. Regarding BY and Sam Moore, we announced recently that we're combining both of those to become Hooker Custom Upholstery, which is part of a larger strategic initiative that's a part of Collected Living, which means just putting really everything together and showing all of our strengths in one collection, for example, which we believe we figured out is a much more powerful stance moving forward. As we've done that, we're combining things like frames that can cross over from fabric to leather, to different factories.
Factories have become a capability that can be utilized for the strength of the Hooker Custom line versus a silo here that makes leather, another one that makes fabric. It's a very powerful, unified message. Now, in doing that, we've changed such a big part of that strategic direction that in the timing of revenue with what's going on macro, revenue's really our only challenge in those divisions. The efficiencies of those factories are significantly improved, which is why you're seeing the improvements in the profit. We're not there yet, and we need more revenue, which we're working on, and that's why we're doing the entire strategy that I just described. We feel really good about the direction, and we feel actually as good as we felt about that part of our Domestic Upholstery really since we've purchased them.
Got you. Okay, just to follow up, as far as are you given the increase of the petroleum?
Sorry, the foam part. Yeah, sorry. The additional cost are definitely coming at the industry. The foam and specific, there's been some disruption. There was a fire in a major Texas facility that affected the entire industry. I can't say the entire, but much of the industry was affected from that supplier that had the fire. There's some things going on that are driving cost up in that way. Of course, the Middle East war going on has driven different chemicals and oil up and different things that are going through raw materials. That affects not just foam and what you referenced, but it affects overseas as well. There's a lot of balls in the air with different costs that are rising, but we don't have enough data right now to really tell you exactly what that could be. But it's definitely.
This sounds good. With respect to Margaritaville, sounds like you're still well on track to start shipments in the back half of the year. Can you just expand maybe a little bit more as far as what the interest level you're seeing from retailers since your last call? Has that increased or been kind of as you expected? Just wondering about that as far as placements and whether this could be even better than what you maybe had originally expected.
Yeah. I believe we reported that we had over 50 committed galleries last call, and that number has grown. We feel even better than we did about where it's positioned and how it's going to impact our organic growth second half and beyond of next year or this year, excuse me. When you think about the fact that at High Point market, not all dealers come to every market. It's actually probably a little over half come to each market. A good number have not even seen Margaritaville yet from as far as in our showroom. We continue to be even more optimistic about where that's going to go and how that's going to help our growth.
All right. Well, sounds good. Well, best of luck, and thank you very much.
We appreciate it, Anthony. Thank you.
Our next question will come from the line of Dave Storms from Stonegate. Your line is open, Dave.
Morning, and thanks for taking my questions. Just wanted to start with maybe some of the weather disruptions that you mentioned. How much of that is recoverable and maybe just changes the timing and maybe makes Q1 look a little stronger than it normally seasonally would?
We had the same experience in Q1, unfortunately, in early February with a storm that was a little more severe than this. I would expect by the end of Q1, that backlog should be mostly caught up, the shipping backlog at least.
Great. Perfect. Thank you. Just with shipping, just given all the conflicts, are you seeing any second order impacts to your shipping lanes? Maybe just any commentary around the general supply chain environment.
We really are not.
Perfect. Thank you. Then the last one, I know you touched on this in your prepared remarks around tariffs. We can obviously all see the headlines, I guess on the ground with some of these Section 122 tariffs, my understanding is they only have 150-day runway. Are you seeing participants in the industry kind of look through this, or did you see a bunch of ordering ahead? I guess maybe any thoughts around what you saw on the ground with regards to this change in tariff environment.
I think that due to the kind of somewhat obviously disruptive nature of what has happened, where I think people, unfortunately, maybe have become used to the up and down, and I feel like our industry is somewhat used to the disruption, if that makes sense. It is what it is, so we're managing through it as an industry. None of us pretend like we know what is going to happen next. We think something is brewing for how he'll replace the tariffs that the Supreme Court shot down. Obviously, no one knows what that is.
Understood. Thank you for taking my questions.
Yeah. Thank you.
As a reminder, if you would like to ask a question, please press star one one Our next question will be coming from the line of John Deysher of Pinnacle. Your line is open, John.
Good morning. Thanks for taking my questions. It seems like a lot of heavy lifting was done over the past year or so, and I was just curious if there's any other future potential divestitures or plant closures, warehouse closures, or anything like that that might be forthcoming in the future?
Yeah. Thank you. No. We feel very good about our position and the companies that we have at this point and the capabilities that we have. If you look at our overall strategic focus on better investments in the home furnishings industry, the companies we have are exactly that. We feel good about where we are. We don't feel like we have anything that is not eventually sustainable, and profitable and a great part of our strategic direction.
Great. That's good to hear. Regarding the tariffs, some companies have disclosed what the amount of their rebate they are seeking is. I was just curious if you could put a number on the rebate that you might be attempting to recoup.
Yeah, it's material. We're not going to disclose that at this point.
Okay. I guess finally, what was the backlog at the end of the year, and what was the total number of orders for the year versus a year ago?
Order backlog at the end of the year was roughly $36 million. What was the second question?
Total orders for the year versus a year ago.
I don't have that in front of me.
Do you have orders for the quarter?
Yes, he does.
Total orders in 2026 were 256 million.
Mm-hmm.
Just slightly higher than the prior year at 257 million, Nate.
257 million. Okay, about even. Okay, great. Thank you, and good luck.
Thank you.
Thank you.
I am showing no further questions at this time. I would now like to turn the conference back to Jeremy Hoff for closing remarks.
I'd like to thank everyone on the call for their interest in Hooker Furnishings. We look forward to sharing our fiscal 2027 first quarter results in June. Take care.
This concludes today's program. Thank you for participating. You may now disconnect.
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Hooker Furnishings Corp (HOFT) Q4 2026: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of Earnings
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Hooker Furnishings Corp (NASDAQ:HOFT) is set to release its Q4 2026 earnings on Apr 16, 2026. The consensus estimate for Q4 2026 revenue is $74.09 million, and the earnings are expected to come in at $0.07 per share. The full year 2026's revenue is expected to be $312.29 million and the earnings are expected to be $-2.53 per share. More detailed estimate data can be found on the Forecast page. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 5 Warning Sign with HOFT. Is HOFT fairly valued? Test your thesis with our free DCF calculator. Revenue estimates for Hooker Furnishings Corp (NASDAQ:HOFT) have declined from $314.41 million to $312.29 million for the full year 2026 and from $324.64 million to $320.05 million for 2027 over the past 90 days. Earnings estimates have declined from $-2.52 per share to $-2.53 per share for the full year 2026 and from $0.91 per share to $0.85 per share for 2027 over the past 90 days. In the previous quarter of October 31, 2025, Hooker Furnishings Corp's (NASDAQ:HOFT) actual revenue was $70.73 million, which missed analysts' revenue expectations of $85.50 million by -17.27%. Hooker Furnishings Corp's (NASDAQ:HOFT) actual earnings were $-1.99 per share, which missed analysts' earnings expectations of $-0.15 per share by -1272.41%. After releasing the results, Hooker Furnishings Corp (NASDAQ:HOFT) was down by -3.30% in one day. Based on the one-year price targets offered by 1 analyst, the average target price for Hooker Furnishings Corp (NASDAQ:HOFT) is $15.00 with a high estimate of $15.00 and a low estimate of $15.00. The average target implies an upside of 3.23% from the current price of $14.53. Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for Hooker Furnishings Corp (NASDAQ:HOFT) in one year is $11.88, suggesting a downside of -18.24% from the current price of $14.53. Based on the consensus recommendation from 1 brokerage firm, Hooker Furnishings Corp's (NASDAQ:HOFT) average brokerage recommendation is currently 3.0, indicating a "Hold" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.
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Hooker Furniture (HOFT) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Hooker Furniture (HOFT) is expected to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on lower revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended January 2026. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price. The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower. While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise. This home furnishings company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.05 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +400%. Revenues are expected to be $74.09 million, down 29.1% from the year-ago quarter. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 500% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period. Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Estimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction). The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier. Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only. A positi...

