The earnings call highlighted several positive outcomes, such as operational improvements in key segments and successful debt renegotiation, leading to increased net income and EBITDA. However, the company faced significant revenue declines across various segments, primarily due to industry-specific challenges and reduced consumer demand.

Company Guidance -

Q3 2025

During the Live Ventures Fiscal Year Second Quarter 2025 conference call, the company reported a total revenue decrease of $9.8 million, down to approximately $107 million, driven by declines in the Retail-Flooring, Flooring Manufacturing, and Steel Manufacturing segments. Despite this, the Retail-Entertainment segment saw a 9.6% increase in revenue to $18.5 million. The company successfully negotiated a $19 million reduction in Flooring Liquidators seller notes, resulting in a $22.8 million gain. Gross profit remained steady at $35.1 million, with a gross margin increase to 32.8%. Operating income and margins improved in the Retail-Entertainment and Steel Manufacturing segments. Net income rose to $15.9 million, with a diluted EPS of $5.05. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $6.4 million due to cost reduction initiatives and the acquisition of Central Steel. The company ended the quarter with $26.6 million in cash availability and repurchased 31,323 shares of common stock at an average price of $8.28 per share.

Operational Improvements in Key Segments

Retail-Entertainment and Steel Manufacturing segments delivered higher operating income and operating margins compared to the same period last year.

Successful Debt Renegotiation

Negotiated a $19 million reduction in Flooring Liquidators seller notes, resulting in a $22.8 million gain for Live Ventures.

Increased Gross Margin

Gross margin percentage increased to 32.8%, up from 29.9% in the prior year period.

Improved Net Income

Net income before taxes was $21.1 million, compared to a prior year period net loss before taxes of $4.5 million. Net income was approximately $15.9 million for the quarter, compared to a net loss of $3.3 million in the prior year period.

Adjusted EBITDA Growth

Adjusted EBITDA increased to approximately $6.4 million, up by $2 million compared to the prior year period.

Live Ventures (LIVE) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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LIVE Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Aug 07, 2025	2025 (Q3)	- / -	―	―	―	―
May 08, 2025	2025 (Q2)	- / 5.05	-1.04	586.06% (+6.09)	―
Feb 06, 2025	2025 (Q1)	- / 0.16	-0.22	172.73% (+0.38)	―
Dec 12, 2024	2024 (Q4)	- / -6.34	-1.45	-337.52% (-4.89)	―
Aug 08, 2024	2024 (Q3)	- / -0.91	0.33	-375.76% (-1.24)	―
May 13, 2024	2024 (Q2)	- / -1.04	0.49	-312.24% (-1.53)	―
Feb 08, 2024	2024 (Q1)	- / -0.22	0.6	-136.67% (-0.82)	―
Dec 20, 2023	2023 (Q4)	1.43 / -1.45	-0.2	-625.00% (-1.25)	―
Aug 10, 2023	2023 (Q3)	1.15 / 0.33	1.11	-70.27% (-0.78)	―
May 11, 2023	2023 (Q2)	2.21 / 0.49	4.84	-89.88% (-4.35)	―

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LIVE Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
May 08, 2025	$14.51	$21.72	+49.69%
Feb 06, 2025	$9.69	$9.44	-2.58%
Dec 12, 2024	$10.02	$9.83	-1.90%
Aug 08, 2024	$20.45	$20.21	-1.17%

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FAQ

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Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 07, 2025, TBA (Confirmed).

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