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Live Ventures Inc (LIVE)
NASDAQ:LIVE
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Live Ventures (LIVE) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Aug 06, 2026
TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q3)
Consensus EPS Forecast
Last Year’s EPS
1.24
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q2 2026
Earnings Call Date:May 14, 2026|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture: operational improvements and margin gains in Retail Entertainment, Flooring Manufacturing and Steel Manufacturing (revenue growth in Steel and Retail Entertainment, gross margin up 80 bps, cost reductions and stronger working capital) are tempered by notable headwinds—most significantly a steep decline in Retail Flooring revenue (down 26.2%), a $4 million noncash goodwill impairment, and a reported net loss and EPS decline versus a strong prior-year period that included a large one-time gain. Liquidity and deleveraging progress are positives, and excluding the impairment the company’s operating performance was roughly in line with last year, suggesting underlying resilience amid sector-specific softness.
Company Guidance
Management's guidance centered on cost reduction and operational improvement—particularly driving efficiencies in Retail Flooring—and on building on the operating progress into the second half of FY26 while remaining open to acquisitions but prioritizing debt paydown (about $8.0M of debt reduced year-over-year); they gave no explicit revenue or EPS targets. For context they noted consolidated revenue of $102.9M (down ~$4.1M, -3.8%), gross profit $34.6M (down ~$0.6M, -1.6%) with gross margin up 80 bps to 33.6%, adjusted EBITDA $5.9M (down ~$0.6M, -8.8%), operating loss $2.0M (which would have been ~$2.0M of operating income excluding a ~$4.0M noncash goodwill impairment), net loss ~$2.4M and diluted loss per share $0.80, interest expense ~ $3.9M, cash availability ~$39.8M (cash $15.2M + $24.6M revolver availability), working capital $74.4M, total assets $392.5M and stockholders’ equity $92.9M; they also highlighted segment results (Retail Entertainment operating income up 32.8% with revenue +$2.7M to $21.2M (+14.8%), Flooring Manufacturing operating income up 24% with revenue $30.3M (-$1.0M, -3.2%), Retail Flooring revenue down ~$7.2M to $20.2M (-26.2%), and Steel Manufacturing revenue up ~$1.1M to $32.5M (+3.4%)), and noted a $1.4M employee retention credit in the quarter versus a $22.8M seller-note gain in the prior year.
Strong Operating Income Growth in Key Segments
Retail Entertainment operating income grew 32.8% and Flooring Manufacturing operating income grew 24%, reflecting meaningful margin and operational improvements in those businesses.
Retail Entertainment Revenue Increase
Retail Entertainment revenue rose approximately $2.7 million or 14.8% to $21.2 million, driven by strong consumer demand across all product lines.
Steel Manufacturing Revenue Growth
Steel Manufacturing revenue increased approximately $1.1 million or 3.4% to $32.5 million, driven by higher sales volumes in fabricated, hardened ware, tool and die businesses.
Gross Margin Expansion
Gross margin improved by 80 basis points to 33.6% from 32.8%, supported by improved margins in Steel Manufacturing, Flooring Manufacturing and Retail Flooring and a more favorable revenue mix (greater share from higher-margin Retail Entertainment).
Cost Control and Reduced G&A
General and administrative expenses decreased 2.3% to approximately $27.7 million due to targeted cost reduction initiatives (lower compensation and professional fees) in Retail Flooring and Flooring Manufacturing.
Solid Liquidity and Working Capital
Total cash availability was approximately $39.8 million (cash on hand $15.2 million; $24.6 million available under credit lines). Working capital improved to $74.4 million from $62.1 million as of September 30, 2025.
Debt Reduction Progress
Management has paid down approximately $8 million of debt from March of last year to the current year, reflecting a focus on deleveraging while evaluating acquisition opportunities.
Adjusted Operating Income Stable Excluding Impairment
Excluding the $4 million noncash goodwill impairment, consolidated operating income would have been approximately $2.0 million, essentially in line with the prior-year period ($2.1 million), indicating underlying operating stability.

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
Press Release
Slides
Play Transcript
Aug 06, 2026
2026 (Q3)
- / -
1.24
May 14, 2026
2026 (Q2)
- / -0.80
5.055-115.77% (-5.85)
Feb 12, 2026
2026 (Q1)
- / -0.02
0.16-113.12% (-0.18)
Dec 11, 2025
2025 (Q4)
- / 0.33
-6.344105.12% (+6.67)
Aug 07, 2025
2025 (Q3)
- / 1.24
-0.91235.93% (+2.15)
May 08, 2025
2025 (Q2)
- / 5.05
-1.04586.06% (+6.09)
Feb 06, 2025
2025 (Q1)
- / 0.16
-0.22172.73% (+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)
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LIVE Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
May 14, 2026
$13.75$10.24-25.53%
Feb 12, 2026
$19.51$18.73-4.00%
Dec 11, 2025
$12.69$15.20+19.78%
Aug 07, 2025
$15.03$14.70-2.20%
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