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4 Discretionary Stocks to Buy as Consumer Sentiment Rebounds
ZACKS· 2025-07-01 13:31
Key Takeaways Consumer sentiment surged 16.3% in June, its first rise in six months. FUBO, CCL, LOPE, and TILE are Zacks Rank #2 stocks with strong earnings growth and improving estimates. Markets are rallying on easing trade and geopolitical tensions, plus hopes for a Fed rate cut soon.Wall Street is on a rally, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hitting new all-time highs as trade worries and geopolitical tensions have eased. Also, optimism surrounding a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in the coming weeks ...
Mohawk Industries, Inc. Invites You to Join its Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call
Globenewswire· 2025-06-26 18:03
CALHOUN, Ga., June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In conjunction with Mohawk Industries’ (NYSE: MHK) Second Quarter 2025 earnings release on Thursday, July 24, 2025, you are invited to listen to the conference call that will be broadcast live on Friday, July 25, 2025, at 11:00 am ET. What:Mohawk Industries’ Second Quarter Earnings Call When:July 25, 2025 11:00 am ET Where:www.mohawkind.com Select “Investors” tab ...
4 Stocks With Solid Net Profit Margins to Boost Portfolio Returns
ZACKS· 2025-06-17 13:25
Key Takeaways GLDD, TILE, CPRX and STRL all demonstrate solid net profit margins, reflecting operational strength. All have revised 2025 EPS estimates upward recently, highlighting confidence in their outlooks. All picks hold high Zacks Ranks and strong VGM Scores, supporting their upside potential.Investors focus on businesses that consistently generate profits. The net profit margin is key to assessing profitability. A higher net margin indicates a company's efficiency in converting sales into actual pr ...
4 Discretionary Stocks to Buy as Inflation Continues to Cool
ZACKS· 2025-06-02 15:15
Key Takeaways April PCE rose just 0.1% month over month, while core PCE posted its smallest annual gain since 2021. Personal income climbed 0.8% and consumer spending rose 0.2% in April, showing economic resilience. Tariffs were paused and trade talks resumed, easing recession fears and boosting market optimism.Inflation is finally showing signs of cooling, and consumer spending is increasing. The Commerce Department reported on Friday that inflation rose only slightly in April, a positive sign for the ec ...
Looking for a Growth Stock? 3 Reasons Why Interface (TILE) is a Solid Choice
ZACKS· 2025-05-23 18:58
Core Viewpoint - Investors are increasingly seeking growth stocks that demonstrate above-average growth potential, but identifying such stocks can be challenging due to inherent risks and volatility [1] Group 1: Growth Stock Identification - The Zacks Growth Style Score system aids in identifying promising growth stocks by analyzing real growth prospects beyond traditional metrics [2] - Interface (TILE) is highlighted as a recommended stock with a favorable Growth Score and a top Zacks Rank [2] Group 2: Earnings Growth - Earnings growth is a critical factor for growth investors, with double-digit growth being particularly attractive [4] - Interface's projected EPS growth for the current year is 8.2%, surpassing the industry average of 6.5% [5] Group 3: Asset Utilization - The asset utilization ratio, or sales-to-total-assets (S/TA) ratio, is an important metric for assessing a company's efficiency in generating sales [6] - Interface has an S/TA ratio of 1.1, indicating it generates $1.1 in sales for every dollar in assets, outperforming the industry average of 1.02 [6] Group 4: Sales Growth - Sales growth is another key indicator, with Interface expected to achieve a sales growth of 2.8% this year, compared to the industry average of 1.4% [7] Group 5: Earnings Estimate Revisions - Positive trends in earnings estimate revisions are correlated with stock price movements [8] - The current-year earnings estimates for Interface have increased by 2.6% over the past month, indicating a favorable outlook [8] Group 6: Overall Positioning - Interface has achieved a Zacks Rank of 2 and a Growth Score of B, positioning it well for potential outperformance in the growth stock category [10]
The Dixie Group(DXYN) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-09 15:02
Dixie Group (DXYN) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 09, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Daniel Frierson - Chairman & CEOAllen Danzey - VP & CFO Conference Call Participants None - Analyst Operator Good day, and welcome to the Dixie Group Incorporated's twenty twenty five First Quarter Earnings Conference Call. Today's call is being recorded. At this time for opening remarks and introductions, I would like to turn the call over to the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dan Frierson. Please go ahead. Daniel ...
The Dixie Group(DXYN) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-09 15:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q1 2025, the company reported net sales of $62.99 million, a decrease of 3.5% from $65.25 million in Q1 2024 [2][3] - The operating income improved to $11,000 in Q1 2025 from an operating loss of $857,000 in Q1 2024 [2][5] - The net loss from continuing operations was $1.58 million or $0.11 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $2.41 million or $0.16 per diluted share in the same quarter of 2024 [3] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales of soft floor covering products outperformed hard surface products, with continued market share gains in the soft surface category [3] - Gross margins improved to $16.90 million or 26.8% of net sales, compared to $15.80 million or 24.2% of net sales in the prior year [4] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The industry is experiencing weak market conditions due to low existing home sales and lower consumer confidence [3] - The residential remodeling market continues to face a multiyear slump, with uncertainty regarding when market dynamics will change [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on creating differentiated styles for the residential market, emphasizing color, pattern, and texture [10] - Efforts are being made to minimize expenses, reduce overhead costs, and improve gross margins [12] - The company has closed on a new $75 million senior credit facility to support operations and manage costs effectively [7][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that low consumer confidence was impacted by uncertainty around tariff increases, with some industry players announcing price increases to mitigate these impacts [9] - The company believes that actions taken during the current difficult environment will position it well for an eventual market upturn [13] Other Important Information - The company has seen improvements in operations, including productivity, quality, and raw material utilization [11] - The first quarter trade show showcased 25 new styles of carpet and eight hard surface collections, which were well received [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Is the stock buyback program still in effect? - The stock buyback program is no longer in effect as it was ceased during the latter part of the previous year [16] Question: Are there signs of consolidation in the industry? - There has not been much consolidation at the manufacturing level, although some smaller retailers have gone out of business [17] Question: Have buying habits changed between big box stores and boutique retailers? - Premium products are performing better than the market overall, with the Fabrica brand doing exceptionally well [18]
Mohawk(MHK) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-02 15:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Reported sales for the first quarter were $2.5 billion, a decrease of 5.7% as reported or approximately flat on a constant basis, impacted by two fewer shipping days and foreign exchange headwinds [3][12] - Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $1.52, benefiting from productivity gains, restructuring actions, and a lower tax rate, which offset pricing pressure and higher input costs [4][14] - Gross margin for the quarter was 23.1% as reported, and 24.1% excluding charges, consistent with the prior year [13] - Operating income was reported at $96 million, or 3.8%, with adjusted operating margin at 4.8%, a decrease of 130 basis points year-over-year due to higher input costs [14][18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global Ceramic segment had sales of over $990 million, a 4.9% decrease as reported but a 1.2% increase on a constant basis, driven by improved product and channel mix [15] - Flooring North America sales were $862 million, a decrease of 4.2% as reported or 1.1% on a constant basis, impacted by the order management system conversion [15] - Flooring Rest of the World reported sales of $670 million, an 8.8% decrease as reported and 2.9% on an adjusted basis, driven by lower sales volume and unfavorable price mix [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Conditions in the first quarter weakened sequentially, with residential remodeling remaining the lowest sector [8][11] - Consumer confidence in the U.S. has been declining, affecting home sales and remodeling activities [10][11] - In Europe, consumer confidence has also declined due to economic uncertainty, leading to postponed home sales and remodeling activities [11][12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to grow market share in a challenging environment by optimizing product mix and reducing costs [19] - Restructuring projects are on schedule, with expected savings of approximately $100 million this year [14][30] - The company is focusing on enhancing domestic manufacturing capabilities to mitigate tariff impacts and improve competitive positioning [5][21] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management anticipates that the impact of tariffs will influence consumer and business spending, though the extent is unpredictable [7][29] - The company expects pricing pressure to continue across all regions due to low demand and competitive markets [30] - Long-term prospects for the flooring category remain optimistic, with expectations of significant improvement when industry volumes return to historical levels [31] Other Important Information - The company purchased 225,000 shares of its stock for approximately $26 million during the quarter [4] - Cash and cash equivalents were over $700 million, with free cash flow usage of approximately $85 million primarily due to delayed invoicing and increased imports ahead of tariffs [16][17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Timing of tariff impact - The company expects the $50 million annualized cost impact from tariffs to be more pronounced in the late third quarter and fourth quarter, as inventory turnover takes time [34][36] Question: Pricing power in a promotional environment - The company believes that tariffs will be passed through to consumers, with selective pricing actions being taken to offset costs [42][44] Question: EPS growth outlook - Management indicated that EPS growth will depend on market conditions, with efforts to offset tariff impacts through pricing and cost-cutting measures [51][52] Question: Energy cost headwinds - The company expects energy costs to be slightly higher in Q2, with potential benefits from lower natural gas prices in the fourth quarter [118][120] Question: Inventory levels and market share - The company has increased inventory levels due to imports ahead of tariffs, and is focused on maintaining market share without leading with price [97][95]
Interface (TILE) Beats Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
ZACKS· 2025-05-02 12:05
分组1 - Interface reported quarterly earnings of $0.25 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.20 per share, and showing a slight increase from $0.24 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of 25% [1] - The company achieved revenues of $297.41 million for the quarter ended March 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.82%, and an increase from $289.74 million year-over-year [2] - Interface has consistently surpassed consensus EPS estimates over the last four quarters, achieving this four times [2] 分组2 - The stock has underperformed, losing approximately 22.6% since the beginning of the year, compared to a decline of 4.7% for the S&P 500 [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.45 on revenues of $350 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.54 on revenues of $1.34 billion [7] - The Textile - Home Furnishing industry, to which Interface belongs, is currently ranked in the top 5% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook for the sector [8]
Interface(TILE) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-05-02 11:32
Investor Presentation | May 2025 Forward Looking Statements and Non-GAAP Measures This presentation contains forward-looking statements, including, in particular, statements about Interface's plans, strategies and prospects. These are based on the Company's current assumptions, expectations and projections about future events. At Interface, we're Made for More Who We Are Although Interface believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company can give no as ...