Hooker Furniture Corp. (HOFT)
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Rating:61Neutral
Price Target:
$13.00
▲(20.37% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:06/11/26
HOFT scores in the low-60s primarily due to improving operational momentum and profitability signals from the latest earnings call (margin expansion, cost reductions, and rising orders/backlog) alongside a conservative balance sheet and better free cash flow. Offsetting this, TTM earnings and revenue trends remain weak and technical indicators show soft near-term momentum; valuation support comes mainly from the high dividend yield despite a negative P/E.
Positive Factors
Gross margin expansion
A sustained multi-hundred basis-point gross margin improvement indicates structural improvements in pricing, sourcing or product mix. That margin uplift enhances operating leverage, providing a durable buffer to support profits and cash generation even if top-line growth remains muted over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Revenue decline and negative operating results
Ongoing top-line contraction and trailing losses mean earnings recovery is not yet entrenched. Sustained profitability depends on reversing revenue trends; without durable sales growth the company risks eroding equity and may struggle to convert margin improvements into lasting returns.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Gross margin expansion
A sustained multi-hundred basis-point gross margin improvement indicates structural improvements in pricing, sourcing or product mix. That margin uplift enhances operating leverage, providing a durable buffer to support profits and cash generation even if top-line growth remains muted over the next several quarters.
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Hooker Furniture Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Gross Profit By Segment
Reveals profitability across different business units, highlighting which segments drive earnings and where there might be challenges or opportunities for margin improvement.
Reveals profitability across different business units, highlighting which segments drive earnings and where there might be challenges or opportunities for margin improvement.
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Market Cap
$132.89M
Dividend Yield7.2%
Average Volume (3M)36.32K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.03
Revenue Growth-23.22%
EPS Growth-111.83%
CountryUS
Employees1,034
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryFurnishings, Fixtures & Appliances
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-2.15
Shares Outstanding10,777,467
10 Day Avg. Volume61,259
30 Day Avg. Volume36,321
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.05
Price to Book (P/B)0.85
Price to Sales (P/S)0.47
P/FCF Ratio8.37
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.17
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.54
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.06
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-10.80
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.72
Revenue Forecast (FY)$308.54M
Hooker Furniture Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Hooker Furnishings Corporation is a diversified furniture company involved in the design, production, sourcing, and distribution of a broad spectrum of furniture. Their offerings span residential homes, the hospitality sector, and contract markets...
How the Company Makes Money
Hooker Furnishings makes money primarily by wholesaling branded home furnishings to retail and trade customers. Revenue is generated when customers place purchase orders for the company’s furniture and related home products; Hooker then fulfills t...
Hooker Furniture Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jun 11, 2026
(Q1-2027)
| Next Earnings Date:Sep 03, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed a generally positive operational and financial shift despite ongoing top-line pressure and a difficult macro environment. Management highlighted a profitability turnaround (net income and operating income improvements), meaningful gross margin expansion (consolidated +440 bps; Hooker Branded +960 bps), substantial fixed cost reductions ($17.5M), strengthened liquidity (no debt, higher cash, reduced inventory), and early second-quarter momentum in orders and backlog driven by the Margaritaville initiative. Offsetting risks include a modest decline in consolidated sales (-2.4%), continued weakness in domestic upholstery (sales down 1.9%, operating loss $689k), targeted import supply issues, and a cautious near-term outlook tied to weak housing and consumer demand. Overall, the positive improvements in profitability, liquidity and order/backlog momentum were presented as outweighing the sales and macro-related headwinds.Positive Updates
Profitability Turnaround
Consolidated net income of $1.1 million for the quarter (or $0.10 per diluted share), marking a reported $4.1 million improvement versus the prior year first quarter; operating income was $1.6 million compared with an operating loss of $498 thousand in the prior year (a $2.1 million improvement).
Negative Updates
Sales Decline Despite Profit Gains
Consolidated net sales decreased $1.7 million or 2.4% versus the prior year period, driven primarily by lower sales in Hooker Branded and domestic upholstery segments.
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Q1-2027 Updates
Positive
Negative
Profitability Turnaround
Consolidated net income of $1.1 million for the quarter (or $0.10 per diluted share), marking a reported $4.1 million improvement versus the prior year first quarter; operating income was $1.6 million compared with an operating loss of $498 thousand in the prior year (a $2.1 million improvement).
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Company Guidance
The company offered cautious Q2 guidance, saying it does not expect meaningful near-term market improvement but expects to deliver better results versus the prior year driven by a leaner cost structure and product momentum: incoming orders were up 8% in May, backlog was up more than 14% year‑over‑year (consolidated backlog $39.0M; orders $19.4M at Q1 end) with Hooker Branded backlog rising nearly 30%, and retailer commitments to Margaritaville have increased to ~100 in‑store galleries and 10 freestanding stores (vs ~50/5 in December) with meaningful shipments expected in the second half of fiscal 2027 and building through year‑end; Q1 fundamentals supporting the outlook included consolidated net income of $1.1M (a $4.1M improvement YoY), operating income of $1.6M, a $2.7M increase in gross profit and a 440 bp consolidated gross‑margin improvement (Hooker Branded +960 bps), plus prior fixed‑cost reductions of $17.5M; the company highlighted financial flexibility—cash $10.6M at quarter end (over $15M as of yesterday), no debt, $54.2M available borrowing capacity, inventory down $3.7M to $45.0M—and reiterated capital return steps (up to $5M repurchase program, ~7.6k shares bought for ~$96k at $12.53 avg, and an adjusted annual dividend of $0.46 per share).Hooker Furniture Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
28
Negative
Balance Sheet
70
Positive
Cash Flow
62
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Jan 2026 | Jan 2025 | Jan 2024 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 289.31M | 305.18M | 397.46M | 433.23M | 583.10M | 593.61M |
| Gross Profit | 75.61M | 74.02M | 88.65M | 108.69M | 93.29M | 101.70M |
| EBITDA | -14.45M | -17.26M | -5.92M | 22.97M | 3.20M | 23.03M |
| Net Income | -22.85M | -26.97M | -12.51M | 9.87M | -4.31M | 11.72M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 223.22M | 225.89M | 313.94M | 343.59M | 381.72M | 374.56M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 10.62M | 1.11M | 6.29M | 43.16M | 19.00M | 69.37M |
| Total Debt | 23.57M | 28.14M | 70.29M | 76.25M | 95.34M | 54.04M |
| Total Liabilities | 24.36M | 56.65M | 109.56M | 117.61M | 145.69M | 113.43M |
| Stockholders Equity | 169.09M | 169.24M | 204.38M | 225.97M | 236.02M | 261.13M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 17.40M | 17.21M | -26.26M | 48.66M | -25.92M | 12.52M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 20.12M | 20.37M | -23.02M | 55.47M | -21.72M | 19.21M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 2.83M | 1.84M | -2.70M | -8.56M | -29.96M | -6.86M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -30.34M | -27.39M | -11.15M | -22.76M | 1.32M | -8.82M |
Hooker Furniture Technical Analysis
Negative
10.80
Price Trends
12.93
Negative
13.14
Negative
11.63
Positive
Market Momentum
-0.13
Positive
46.00
Neutral
25.88
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For HOFT, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 10.8 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 12.66, below the 50-day MA of 12.93, and below the 200-day MA of 11.63, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.13 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 46.00 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 25.88 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for HOFT.
Hooker Furniture Risk Analysis
Hooker Furniture disclosed 19 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Hooker Furniture reported the most risks in the "Production" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Hooker Furniture Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
83 Outperform | $311.42M | 9.97 | 17.68% | 1.77% | 4.83% | 111.79% | |
69 Neutral | $543.28M | 13.51 | 8.46% | 7.86% | -4.79% | -30.21% | |
65 Neutral | $1.53B | 18.35 | 8.12% | 2.39% | 1.69% | -31.16% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
61 Neutral | $132.89M | -4.86 | -14.75% | 7.20% | -23.22% | -111.83% | |
56 Neutral | $243.57M | 59.44 | 2.02% | ― | 2.42% | -63.79% | |
48 Neutral | $129.84M | 24.30 | 3.24% | 4.59% | 2.44% | ― |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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Hooker Furniture Corporate Events
Dividends
Hooker Furnishings Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend for Shareholders
Positive
Jun 9, 2026
Hooker Furnishings Corporation, a century-old U.S.-based designer, marketer and importer of wooden and metal casegoods, upholstered furniture, lighting and home décor, serves residential, hospitality, contract and senior living markets at upp...
Executive/Board Changes
Hooker Furnishings Updates Executive Pay and Incentive Programs
Neutral
Apr 17, 2026
On April 13, 2026, Hooker Furnishings’ board compensation committee approved 2026 base salaries and new incentive structures for CEO Jeremy R. Hoff and CFO C. Earl Armstrong III, setting their annual pay at $680,000 and $375,000 respectively...
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