Fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter Highlights: Consolidated delivered sales of $571 million Up 3% versus prior year Retail segment delivered sales increased 8% Company-owned La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® network grew by a total of six stores; 203 company-owned store base now represents 55% of total network Wholesale segment delivered sales increased 2%GAAP operating margin of 5.2%; adjusted(1) operating margin of 9.4%, flat versus the year ago periodGAAP diluted EPS of $0.36 and adjusted(1) diluted EPS of $0.92, bo ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total net sales for Q1 2026 were $138.4 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 4.3% despite a 5% decline in the overall category [5][31] - Adjusted EBITDA loss improved by double-digit percentages year-over-year, with net loss for the quarter at $10.8 million, or negative $0.73 per share, compared to a net loss of $13 million, or negative $0.83 per share, in the prior year [5][35] - SG&A expense as a percentage of net sales decreased to 48.5% from 51.6% in the prior year, driven by lower professional fees and higher net sales [33] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Showroom net sales increased by $14.9 million, or 18.2%, to $96.5 million, driven by a 2.8% increase in omni-channel comparable net sales and the addition of 21 new showrooms [31] - Internet net sales decreased by $3.3 million, or 8.9%, to $33.3 million, while other net sales, including pop-up shops, decreased by $5.8 million, or 40.5% [32] - Sactional net sales increased by 4.5%, while SAC net sales increased by 6.4%, and other net sales, including decorative pillows and accessories, decreased by 17.1% [32] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The overall market category is estimated to have declined by 5% for the comparable period, with the company gaining market share despite these headwinds [5][31] - The promotional environment remains aggressive, with competitors offering discounts around 40% to 45%, impacting gross margins [48] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on leveraging its innovative product offerings and strong customer relationships to drive growth, even in a challenging category [14] - The launch of the EverCouch product platform is expected to significantly expand the company's total addressable market, with initial positive feedback from customers [9][10] - The company plans to enhance its marketing efforts and expand its showroom presence to support the new product launches [10][24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that while the category trends are currently negative, they remain optimistic about future growth driven by new product launches and marketing strategies [38] - The company is actively working to mitigate tariff impacts and believes it can manage these within existing guidance [14][39] - Management expressed confidence in the long-term growth potential of the company, particularly as housing turnover and the replacement cycle for comfort seating are expected to improve [42] Other Important Information - The company ended its partnership with Best Buy, estimating a nonrecurring charge of approximately $2 million in Q2, while planning to expand its relationship with Costco [25][40] - The company has made significant progress in diversifying its manufacturing away from China, aiming for a more sustainable supply chain [66] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you discuss the promotional environment and its impact on gross margins? - Management noted that discount levels remain high, with competitors offering significant promotions, but they are focusing on personalized promotions to drive showroom traffic and conversions [48][49] Question: What are the expectations for EverCouch sales and customer feedback? - Management indicated that it is too early to provide specific sales figures, but initial feedback has been positive, and internal goals are being exceeded [54][56] Question: Can you elaborate on the decision to exit the Best Buy partnership? - Management expressed excitement about new opportunities and emphasized the importance of expanding the Costco relationship, while acknowledging the benefits gained from the Best Buy partnership [60][62] Question: How are tariffs influencing manufacturing decisions? - Management stated that they are on a path to exit manufacturing in China entirely, focusing on producing closer to consumers for sustainability reasons [66][68] Question: How does the guidance account for new product performance? - Management clarified that the guidance does not overly rely on new products, as they can achieve targets even if core products remain flat [72][74] Question: How are price adjustments being considered in light of tariffs and promotions? - Management is continuously assessing pricing strategies, noting that their strong brand allows for surgical price increases without compromising competitive positioning [75][79]

MONROE, Mich., June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB) will report its Fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter results for the period ended April 26, 2025 after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, and will hold its quarterly investor conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time the following day, Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The conference call will be webcast live with corresponding slides at https://lazboy.gcs-web.com/. The dial-in phone number for the l ...

16 May 2025 | 8:37AM CST Man Wah Holdings (1999.HK) FY25 Earnings Review: Below-expected rev, OP beat but NP miss on fair value/impairment losses; Neutral Man Wah reported below-expected FY25 results. Total revenue/net profit in FY25 was HK$16,903mn/HK$2,063mn, down by 8%/10% yoy, which was -4%/-8% vs. GSe. This implies -9%/-21% revenue/profits yoy growth in 2H FY25, further weakened from -7%/0% yoy in 1H FY25. Revenue fell below expectations across all regions and major products, while profit miss was main ...

Company Overview - La-Z-Boy Incorporated is a global leader in the retail and manufacture of residential furniture, known for its iconic recliner invented in 1927 [2] - The company operates as a vertically integrated furniture retailer and manufacturer, emphasizing quality and consumer compassion [2] Financial Highlights - La-Z-Boy declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share, to be paid on June 16, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 3, 2025 [1] Retail and Wholesale Segments - The Retail segment includes nearly 200 company-owned La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries stores, part of a network of over 360 stores nationwide, complemented by La-Z-Boy.com [3] - Joybird, an e-commerce retailer and manufacturer of modern upholstered furniture, operates 12 stores in the U.S. [3] - The Wholesale segment manufactures custom furniture for its Furniture Galleries and various retail channels, including brands like England Furniture Co., Kincaid, American Drew, and Hammary [3]