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Haverty (HVT)
NYSE:HVT
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 06, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.27Last Year’s EPS
0.23Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a generally constructive operational and financial picture: solid top-line growth (Q4 and full-year), notable gains in average ticket, design penetration and e-commerce, a strong cash position and no funded debt, plus planned store expansion and shareholder returns. Key challenges include gross margin pressure driven by LIFO/tariff-related costs, elevated inventories from pre-buying against tariffs, some traffic softness late in the quarter and ongoing tariff/policy uncertainty. Management has baked tariff expectations into guidance, expects margins to normalize ex-LIFO, and provided clear capital and SG&A guidance for 2026.Company Guidance
Quarterly and Annual Sales Growth
Q4 net sales were $201.9M, up 9.5% year-over-year; comparable store sales (comps) increased 8.2% in Q4. Full-year 2025 net sales were $759.0M, up 5.0% with comps up 2.1%.
Improving Same-Store and Written Sales Momentum
Total written sales in Q4 rose 3.5% (comps up 3.2%). Q4 marked the second consecutive quarter of positive comps, with strong after-Thanksgiving sales up 6.2%.
Average Ticket and Design Business Strength
Q4 average ticket rose 10.9% to $3,759; design average ticket increased 11.9% to $8,072. Design accounted for 33.3% of sales, driven by upholstery special orders up 14.8%.
E-commerce and Digital Engagement Gains
Written e-commerce sales increased 12.3% in Q4 and web traffic and key site engagement grew double digits year-over-year, contributing to in-store performance.
Adjusted Gross Margin Improvement (Ex-LIFO)
Excluding Q4 LIFO expense ($3.9M) and prior-year LIFO pickup, adjusted gross profit margin increased 100 basis points to 62.4% from 61.4% year-over-year.
Profitability and Earnings Per Share
Q4 pretax income was $10.8M with operating margin of 5.3%; Q4 net income was $8.5M, or $0.51 per diluted share, up from $0.49 a year ago. Full-year EPS was $1.19, flat with prior year.
Strong Balance Sheet and Capital Allocation
Ended Q4 with $125.3M cash and cash equivalents and no funded debt. Paid $20.8M dividends in 2025, repurchased $4.8M of stock during the year, and Board approved an additional $15M buyback authorization.
Planned Store Growth and Capital Investment
Ended year at 129 stores; plans for 5 new stores in 2026 (including entry into Pennsylvania) plus 4 remodels. 2026 CapEx planned at ~$33.5M to support store growth, remodels and IT/distribution investments.
Inventory Positioned to Support Demand
Year-end inventory was $96.2M with management stating inventories are positioned to keep best sellers in stock and expecting inventories to decline over the next 6 months as purchases work through.
HVT Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
HVT Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 24, 2026 | $25.30 | $25.32 | +0.08% |
Oct 29, 2025 | $19.93 | $21.34 | +7.07% |
Jul 30, 2025 | $20.29 | $20.06 | -1.13% |
Apr 30, 2025 | $17.39 | $18.90 | +8.68% |
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FAQ
When does Haverty (HVT) report earnings?
Haverty (HVT) is schdueled to report earning on May 06, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
What is Haverty (HVT) earnings time?
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What is HVT EPS forecast?
HVT EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 0.27.