Live Ventures Inc (LIVE)
NASDAQ:LIVE
Want to see LIVE full AI Analyst Report?
Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 06, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q3)Consensus EPS Forecast
―Last Year’s EPS
1.24Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
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
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 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
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% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
FAQ
When does Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) report earnings?
Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 06, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
What is Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) earnings time?
Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) earnings time is at Aug 06, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
Where can I see when companies are reporting earnings?
You can see which companies are reporting today on our designated earnings calendar.
What companies are reporting earnings today?
You can see a list of the companies which are reporting today on TipRanks earnings calendar.
What is LIVE EPS forecast?
Currently, no data Available