This will be well below the normalized cross-cycle average of 90% to 95% and would result in supply exceeding demand by more than 500,000 tons. These low utilization rates have led to margin pressure, resulting in returns that can support investments into our capital-intensive industry. This is simply not a sustainable position to be in for the industry, which is why we believe that the industry will rebalance supply with demand in the medium to long term. As we previously discussed, there are several poten ...

Core Viewpoint - Hooker Furniture Corporation (HOFT) reported disappointing Q1 FY26 results, with revenues and operating income below consensus estimates, reflecting ongoing challenges in the macroeconomic and furniture retail environment [1][7]. Financial Performance - HOFT reported revenue of $85.3 million, operating income of ($3.6) million, and adjusted EPS of ($0.29), compared to consensus estimates of $92.6 million, ($2.5) million, and ($0.16) [1]. - The revenue represented an 8.8% year-over-year decrease, primarily due to decreased volumes and tariff impacts on the HMI segment [1]. Gross Profit Margin - Despite the challenges, HOFT achieved a consolidated gross profit margin (GPM) of 22.3%, which is an increase of 173 basis points quarter-over-quarter [1][7]. Cost Management - The company successfully reduced fixed costs by 25%, amounting to approximately $25.0 million, with full realization expected by FY27 [1][7]. Market Conditions - The macroeconomic environment remains challenging, characterized by varying interest rates, a maintained housing shortage, and elevated home prices, contributing to a prolonged downturn in the furniture retail sector [1].