Hooker Furniture Corp. (HOFT)
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Rating:59Neutral
Price Target:
$15.00
▲(38.89% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/16/26
The score is held back primarily by weak recent profitability and revenue pressure, partially offset by a healthier leverage profile and improved TTM cash generation. Technicals are supportive (price above key moving averages and positive MACD), while valuation is mixed (modest yield but negative P/E due to losses). The latest earnings call adds moderate upside potential from cost cuts and improving order/backlog signals, but meaningful execution and macro/tariff risks remain.
Positive Factors
Stronger leverage & liquidity
Lower net debt and a substantially undrawn revolver materially reduce refinancing and liquidity risk. This balance-sheet flexibility supports working-capital needs, funds product launches or buybacks, and provides a durable buffer to navigate cyclical demand over the next 2–6 months.
Negative Factors
Material revenue declines
Sustained top-line erosion undermines fixed-cost leverage and pressures margins. Continued revenue weakness increases execution risk for margin targets and makes profitability recovery dependent on restoring demand rather than solely on cost cuts, heightening medium-term performance risk.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Stronger leverage & liquidity
Lower net debt and a substantially undrawn revolver materially reduce refinancing and liquidity risk. This balance-sheet flexibility supports working-capital needs, funds product launches or buybacks, and provides a durable buffer to navigate cyclical demand over the next 2–6 months.
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Hooker Furniture (HOFT) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$130.97M
Dividend Yield7.2%
Average Volume (3M)36.32K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.07
Revenue Growth-23.22%
EPS Growth-111.83%
CountryUS
Employees1,034
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryFurnishings, Fixtures & Appliances
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.08
Shares Outstanding10,779,729
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 Ratio9.51
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.21
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.52
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.13
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-9.15
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 Furniture Corporation (HOFT) is a leading manufacturer and importer of quality home furnishings, specializing in a diverse range of products including bedroom, dining room, and living room furniture. Founded in 1924, the company operates pr...
How the Company Makes Money
Hooker Furniture makes money primarily by selling home-furnishings products on a wholesale basis to retail furniture stores, e-commerce retailers, and other authorized dealers/trade customers. Revenue is generated when these customers purchase Hoo...
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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The FlyHooker Furniture Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 16, 2026
(Q4-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jun 04, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call reflects a mixed picture: meaningful operational and structural progress (fixed cost reductions of ~$26.3M, margin expansion in core segments, Hooker Branded profitability, inventory reduction, strong liquidity availability, and a promising Margaritaville launch) tempered by significant near-term headwinds (double-digit sales declines, major noncash impairment charges totaling about $15.6M, $19M pretax loss in discontinued operations, and a consolidated FY net loss of $27M). Management emphasizes a leaner cost structure, improved margins, and a path to recovery, but the magnitude of impairments and revenue pressure leave results balanced between positive progress and sizable legacy and cyclical challenges.Positive Updates
Quarterly Profitability Despite Sales Pressure
Q4 consolidated net sales from continuing operations were $67.0M (down $17.2M or 21% YoY), yet the company produced operating income of $0.63M and consolidated net income of $0.54M ($0.05 per diluted share). Net income from continuing operations for Q4 was $0.87M ($0.08 per diluted share).
Negative Updates
Significant Year-Over-Year Sales Declines
Full-year net sales from continuing operations were $278.1M, down $39.2M or 12.4% YoY. Q4 sales declined sharply by 21% YoY to $67.0M, driven by fewer selling days, loss of large Hospitality project shipments, and severe winter weather estimated to have reduced Q4 sales by $3M–$4M.
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Q4-2026 Updates
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Negative
Quarterly Profitability Despite Sales Pressure
Q4 consolidated net sales from continuing operations were $67.0M (down $17.2M or 21% YoY), yet the company produced operating income of $0.63M and consolidated net income of $0.54M ($0.05 per diluted share). Net income from continuing operations for Q4 was $0.87M ($0.08 per diluted share).
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Company Guidance
Management guided that, despite weak housing and no near‑term meaningful market improvement, they expect a “significant improvement” in fiscal 2027 as demand returns, driven by a leaner cost structure (fixed costs cut ~ $26.3M, or 25%, with ~$17.5M of that tied to continuing operations) and product momentum (Margaritaville shipments expected in 2027 with >50 committed galleries and growing). They noted incoming orders have increased year‑over‑year for three consecutive quarters (adjusted), Hooker Branded backlog up nearly 26% (Domestic Upholstery backlog +~8%), consolidated year‑end backlog roughly $36M, and total 2026 orders of $256M (vs. ~$257M prior year). Capital‑allocation and liquidity actions supporting the outlook include a $5M share‑repurchase authorization beginning FY2027, an adjusted annual dividend of $0.46 per share, year‑end cash of $1.1M (and >$12M on hand as of yesterday) with ~$62.8M available borrowing capacity at year‑end (and >$64M available yesterday, $0 drawn), inventory down $17.5M to $48.7M, repayment of $18.5M of term debt, and an expectation to pursue a material (undisclosed) tariff rebate.Hooker Furniture Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
29
Negative
Balance Sheet
67
Positive
Cash Flow
58
Neutral
| Breakdown | Jan 2026 | Jan 2025 | Jan 2024 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 305.18M | 397.46M | 433.23M | 583.10M | 593.61M |
| Gross Profit | 74.02M | 88.65M | 108.69M | 93.29M | 101.70M |
| EBITDA | -17.26M | -5.92M | 22.97M | 3.20M | 23.03M |
| Net Income | -26.97M | -12.51M | 9.87M | -4.31M | 11.72M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 225.89M | 313.94M | 343.59M | 381.72M | 374.56M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.11M | 6.29M | 43.16M | 19.00M | 69.37M |
| Total Debt | 28.14M | 70.29M | 76.25M | 95.34M | 54.04M |
| Total Liabilities | 56.65M | 109.56M | 117.61M | 145.69M | 113.43M |
| Stockholders Equity | 169.24M | 204.38M | 225.97M | 236.02M | 261.13M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 15.14M | -26.26M | 48.66M | -25.92M | 12.52M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 18.30M | -23.02M | 55.47M | -21.72M | 19.21M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 1.84M | -2.70M | -8.56M | -29.96M | -6.86M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -27.39M | -11.15M | -22.76M | 1.32M | -8.82M |
Hooker Furniture Technical Analysis
Neutral
10.80
Price Trends
13.48
Negative
12.53
Positive
11.14
Positive
Market Momentum
0.21
Positive
43.92
Neutral
23.54
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For HOFT, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 10.8 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 13.13, below the 50-day MA of 13.48, and below the 200-day MA of 11.14, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.21 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 43.92 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 23.54 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for HOFT.
Hooker Furniture Risk Analysis
Hooker Furniture disclosed 20 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 | $304.68M | 9.30 | 17.68% | 1.77% | 4.83% | 111.79% | |
69 Neutral | $565.16M | 12.45 | 9.20% | 7.86% | -4.26% | -28.04% | |
65 Neutral | $1.44B | 18.08 | 8.12% | 2.39% | 1.69% | -31.16% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
59 Neutral | $130.97M | -5.34 | -14.75% | 7.20% | -23.22% | -111.83% | |
54 Neutral | $228.32M | 47.61 | 2.02% | ― | 2.42% | -63.79% | |
48 Neutral | $126.51M | 29.10 | 3.24% | 4.59% | 2.44% | ― |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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Hooker Furniture Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Hooker Furnishings Extends Cooperation Agreement on Board Appointment
Positive
Feb 17, 2026
On February 17, 2026, Hooker Furnishings Corporation amended a cooperation agreement with shareholder group Global Value Investment Corporation to extend their timeline for appointing a new independent director. The director is intended to bring r...
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