The earnings call reflects a company successfully improving operational efficiency and profitability despite challenges in revenue growth, particularly in the Retail-Flooring and Steel Manufacturing segments. The significant improvements in net income, EPS, and EBITDA, alongside successful cost reduction initiatives, paint a positive picture for future profitability. However, the overall revenue decline across several segments highlights ongoing challenges in the market.

Company Guidance

During the Live Ventures Fiscal Year Q3 2025 Conference Call, the company provided detailed guidance on its financial performance and strategic initiatives. Total revenue for the quarter decreased by $11.2 million, or 9.2%, to approximately $112.5 million, mainly due to declines in the Retail-Flooring and Steel Manufacturing segments. However, the Retail Entertainment segment saw a 15.2% revenue increase to roughly $19 million. Gross profit increased by $1.2 million, or 3.4%, reaching $38.3 million, with gross margin improving by 410 basis points to 34%. The company effectively reduced general and administrative expenses by $3.8 million, or 12.6%, to $26.3 million, and sales and marketing expenses by $1.8 million, or 31.5%, to $4 million. Interest expense dropped by 9% to $3.9 million. Net income for the quarter was approximately $5.4 million, with diluted EPS of $1.24, compared to a net loss of $2.9 million in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA rose by $7.1 million to $13.2 million. The company ended the quarter with total cash availability of $37.1 million and repurchased 12,695 shares at an average price of $8.83 per share. The executives emphasized their strategic focus on operational excellence and cost management, which has positively impacted their financial performance during challenging market conditions.

Improved Performance Across All Segments

All four operating segments delivered improved performance in the third quarter, with each achieving higher operating income and operating margin compared to the prior year period.

Gross Profit and Margin Increase

Gross profit for the quarter increased by $1.2 million or 3.4% to $38.3 million. Gross margin increased by 410 basis points to 34% from 29.9% in the prior year period.

Net Income and EPS Improvement

Net income was approximately $5.4 million for the quarter, and diluted EPS was $1.24 compared with a net loss of approximately $2.9 million and a loss per share of $0.91 in the prior year period.

Adjusted EBITDA Increase

Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was approximately $13.2 million, an increase of approximately $7.1 million compared to the prior year period.

Retail Entertainment Segment Growth

Retail Entertainment segment revenue increased by $2.5 million or 15.2% to approximately $19 million, primarily due to increased consumer demand for new products.

Cost Reduction Initiatives Success

General and administrative expenses decreased by approximately $3.8 million or 12.6%, and sales and marketing expenses decreased approximately $1.8 million or 31.5%, primarily due to targeted cost reduction initiatives.

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
Dec 17, 2025	2025 (Q4)	- / -	-6.344	―	―	―
Aug 07, 2025	2025 (Q3)	- / 1.24	-0.91	235.93% (+2.15)	―
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)	―

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LIVE Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 07, 2025	$15.03	$14.70	-2.20%
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%

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Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) is schdueled to report earning on Dec 17, 2025, TBA (Confirmed).

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