La-Z-Boy(US:LZB)2025-11-18 21:17Sales Performance - Total sales for the second quarter reached $522 million, a slight increase of 0.3% compared to the prior year[3] - Retail segment written sales grew by 4%, while same-store sales decreased by 2%, indicating sequential improvement over the last two quarters[4] - Fiscal third quarter sales are expected to be between $525 million and $545 million, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 1-4%[6] - Consolidated sales for the quarter ended October 25, 2025, were $522.48 million, slightly up from $521.03 million in the same quarter last year, representing a 0.3% increase[27] - The wholesale segment reported sales of $369.44 million, up from $363.90 million, a 1.4% increase year-over-year[33] - The retail segment sales remained relatively stable at $222.04 million compared to $221.56 million in the previous year, reflecting a slight increase of 0.2%[33] Profitability Metrics - GAAP operating margin was 6.9%, down from 7.4% in the prior year, while adjusted operating margin was 7.1%, down from 7.5%[12] - Diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.70 on a GAAP basis and $0.71 on an adjusted basis, compared to $0.71 in the prior year[12] - Operating income decreased to $36.18 million for the quarter, down 6.7% from $38.77 million in the same quarter last year[27] - Net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated for the quarter was $28.86 million, a decrease of 3.9% from $30.04 million in the prior year[27] - Diluted net income per share was $0.70, compared to $0.71 in the same quarter last year, reflecting a decline of 1.4%[27] - Adjusted net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated for the six months ended October 25, 2025, was $48,892, down from $56,678 in the prior year, representing a decrease of approximately 13%[34] Cash Flow and Assets - Generated $50 million in operating cash flow for the quarter, which is three times the amount from the same period last year[4] - Total current assets increased to $823.26 million from $805.69 million, marking a growth of 2.2%[29] - Total assets rose to $1.96 billion, up from $1.92 billion, indicating a 1.9% increase[29] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were $338.51 million, up from $328.45 million, showing a growth of 0.3%[31] Segment Performance - The wholesale segment reported an operating income of $29,056 for the quarter, which is 7.9% of sales, compared to $24,529 (6.7% of sales) in the same quarter last year[38] - The retail segment's operating income decreased to $23,821 (10.7% of sales) from $27,897 (12.6% of sales) year-over-year[38] - The corporate and other segment reported an operating loss of $16,698 for the quarter, compared to a loss of $13,654 in the same quarter last year[38] Strategic Initiatives - Announced a 10% increase in quarterly dividend to $0.242, marking the fifth consecutive year of double-digit increases[4] - Completed a 15-store acquisition in the southeast U.S., expected to add approximately $80 million in annual retail sales[4] - Plans to exit non-core businesses and proposed closure of the UK manufacturing facility, which will reduce sales by approximately $30 million net[4] Other Financial Metrics - Gross profit for the quarter was $231.14 million, compared to $230.65 million in the prior year, indicating a marginal increase of 0.2%[27] - GAAP gross profit for the quarter ended October 25, 2025, was $231,138, compared to $230,648 for the same quarter last year, reflecting a slight increase[34] - Adjusted gross profit for the six months ended October 25, 2025, was $442,412, slightly down from $444,131 in the prior year[34] - The company incurred distribution transformation charges of $768 in the current quarter, compared to no charges in the same quarter last year[34]