Consolidated Revenue and Orders Growth
Consolidated net sales of $927 million, up 5.8% year-over-year (3.8% organic). Consolidated orders of $932 million, up 9.2% year-over-year (7.2% organic). Consolidated backlog of $712 million, up 3.7% year-over-year.
Improving Consolidated Gross Margin
Third-quarter consolidated gross margin increased 20 basis points to 38.1%, driven primarily by strength in North America Contract.
North America Contract Performance
NAC net sales $489 million, up 4.4% reported (4.1% organic). Orders $491 million, up 13.1% reported (12.8% organic). Operating margin 8.6%; adjusted operating margin 9.8%, up 70 basis points year-over-year driven by gross margin expansion and operating efficiency.
Global Retail Top-Line Momentum
Global Retail net sales $281 million, up 7.1% reported (4.4% organic). Segment comparable sales increased 5.5%; North America comparable sales up 3.9%. Orders $280 million, up 7.9% reported (5.1% organic). Expanded store footprint with three new stores in Q3 and plan for 14–15 new US stores in fiscal year.
International Strength in Key Regions
International Contract saw sales strength in India, China, Japan, Southern Europe, Germany, and the UK, supporting margins and growth in underpenetrated markets despite regional choppiness.
Cash Generation, Liquidity and Deleveraging
Generated $61 million in cash flow from operations in the quarter, reduced debt by $41 million, lowering net debt to EBITDA to 2.75x (progress toward 2.0–2.5x target). Finished the quarter with $594 million in liquidity.
Capital Allocation and Shareholder Returns
Board declared quarterly cash dividend of $0.1875 per share (annual indicated $0.75 per share), representing a 3.9% yield based on the recent closing price; maintained focus on balancing growth investments with debt reduction and dividends.
Operational Excellence and Manufacturing Advantage
Celebrated 30th anniversary of MKPS (MillerKnoll Performance System) in manufacturing, a key competitive advantage enabling efficient, high-quality production across the footprint.