UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
10-Q
Quarterly
report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For
the quarterly period ended August 2, 2026
Commission
file number 000-25349
HOOKER
FURNISHINGS CORPORATION
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Virginia 54-0251350
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization) (IRS employer
identification no.)
440
East Commonwealth Boulevard , Martinsville , VA 24112
(Address
of principal executive offices, zip code)
( 276 )
632-2133
(Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code)
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2)
has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule
405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No
☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant
is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.
See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company”,
and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated Filer ☐ Accelerated filer ☒
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Emerging growth company ☐
If
an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying
with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, no par value HOFT NASDAQ Global Select Market
As
of September 4, 2026, there were 10,692,197 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.
Table of Contents
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
1
Item 1.
Financial Statements
1
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
20
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
32
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
32
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
33
Item 5.
Other Information
33
Item 6.
Exhibits
33
Signature
34
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PART
I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item
1. Financial Statements
HOOKER
FURNISHINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In
thousands)
August 2,
2026
February 1,
As of
(unaudited)
2026
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
18,660
$
1,112
Trade accounts receivable, net
26,275
37,786
Inventories
43,414
48,684
Income tax recoverable
-
30
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
5,729
5,283
Total current assets
94,078
92,895
Property, plant and equipment, net
22,181
25,207
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies
31,491
30,422
Deferred taxes
24,305
24,941
Operating leases right-of-use assets
22,051
23,015
Intangible assets, net
11,905
12,994
Goodwill
575
575
Other assets
17,856
15,842
Total non-current assets
130,364
132,996
Total assets
$
224,442
$
225,891
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable
$
12,180
$
11,002
Accrued salaries, wages and benefits
4,882
3,730
Accrued income taxes
117
42
Customer deposits
6,435
5,291
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
5,089
5,445
Other accrued expenses
2,327
2,083
Total current liabilities
31,030
27,593
Long term debt
-
3,223
Deferred compensation
5,960
6,365
Operating lease liabilities
18,865
19,468
Total long-term liabilities
24,825
29,056
Total liabilities
55,855
56,649
Shareholders’ equity
Common stock, no par value, 20,000 shares authorized, 10,727 and 10,764 shares issued and outstanding on each date
51,311
51,361
Retained earnings
117,028
117,603
Accumulated other comprehensive income
248
278
Total shareholders’ equity
168,587
169,242
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
224,442
$
225,891
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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HOOKER
FURNISHINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In
thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
For the
For the
Thirteen Weeks Ended
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
August 2,
August 3,
August 2,
August 3,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Net sales
$ 63,250
$ 69,243
$ 132,702
$ 140,427
Cost of sales
43,151
52,001
92,011
105,250
Gross profit
20,099
17,242
40,691
35,177
Selling and administrative expenses
18,272
17,127
36,741
34,894
Intangible asset amortization
544
625
1,089
1,292
Operating income / (loss)
1,283
( 510 )
2,861
( 1,009 )
Other income, net
376
22
349
120
Interest expense, net
116
171
237
549
Income / (Loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
1,543
( 659 )
2,973
( 1,438 )
Income tax expense / (benefit)
338
( 114 )
664
( 278 )
Net income / (loss) from continuing operations
1,205
( 545 )
2,309
( 1,160 )
Net income / (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes
465
( 2,732 )
422
( 5,169 )
Net income / (loss)
$ 1,670
$ ( 3,277 )
$ 2,731
$ ( 6,329 )
Basic:
Earnings / (Loss) from continuing operations per share
$ 0.12
$ ( 0.06 )
$ 0.21
$ ( 0.11 )
Earnings / (Loss) from discontinued operations per share
0.04
( 0.25 )
0.04
( 0.49 )
Basic earnings / (loss) per share
$ 0.16
$ ( 0.31 )
$ 0.25
$ ( 0.60 )
Diluted:
Earnings / (Loss) from continuing operations per share
$ 0.11
$ ( 0.06 )
$ 0.21
$ ( 0.11 )
Earnings / (Loss) from discontinued operations per share
0.04
( 0.25 )
0.04
( 0.49 )
Diluted loss per share
$ 0.15
$ ( 0.31 )
$ 0.25
$ ( 0.60 )
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic
10,644
10,612
10,644
10,587
Diluted
10,760
10,612
10,774
10,587
Cash dividends declared per share
$ 0.115
$ 0.23
$ 0.230
$ 0.46
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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HOOKER
FURNISHINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME / (LOSS)
(In
thousands)
(Unaudited)
For the
Thirteen Weeks Ended
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
August 2,
August 3,
August 2,
August 3,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Net income / (loss)
$ 1,670
$ ( 3,277 )
$ 2,731
$ ( 6,329 )
Other comprehensive income:
Actuarial adjustments
( 20 )
( 45 )
( 39 )
( 89 )
Income tax effect on adjustments
5
11
9
21
Adjustments to net periodic benefit cost
( 15 )
( 34 )
( 30 )
( 68 )
Total comprehensive income / (loss)
$ 1,655
$ ( 3,311 )
$ 2,701
$ ( 6,397 )
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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HOOKER
FURNISHINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In
thousands)
(Unaudited)
For the
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
August 2,
August 3,
2026
2025
Operating Activities:
Net income / (loss)
$ 2,731
$ ( 6,329 )
Less: Income / (Loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes
422
( 5,169 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
3,629
3,499
Deferred income tax expense / (benefit)
645
( 1,990 )
Noncash restricted stock and performance awards
408
144
Provision for / (benefit from) doubtful accounts and sales allowances
193
( 182 )
Gain on life insurance policies
( 874 )
( 724 )
Loss on disposal of assets
7
15
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable
10,706
13,008
Inventories
5,270
10,225
Income tax recoverable
30
482
Prepaid expenses and other assets
( 787 )
( 2,563 )
Trade accounts payable
584
( 1,284 )
Accrued salaries, wages, and benefits
1,153
614
Accrued income taxes
( 47 )
( 16 )
Customer deposits
1,144
1,125
Operating lease assets and liabilities
5
124
Other accrued expenses
106
38
Deferred compensation
( 444 )
( 431 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
$ 24,037
$ 20,924
Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment
( 1,094 )
( 1,570 )
Premiums paid on life insurance policies
( 325 )
( 326 )
Proceeds received on life insurance policies
540
-
Proceeds from sales of assets
6
-
Net cash used in investing activities
$ ( 873 )
$ ( 1,896 )
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from revolving credit facility
3,216
32,440
Payments for long-term loans
( 6,770 )
( 48,956 )
Cash dividends paid
( 2,486 )
( 5,011 )
Purchase and retirement of common stock
( 1,265 )
-
Debt issuance costs
-
( 33 )
Net cash used in financing activities
$ ( 7,305 )
$ ( 21,560 )
Discontinued Operations
Cash provided by / (used in) operating activities
1,689
( 2,818 )
Cash used in investing activities
-
( 124 )
Cash provided by / (used in) discontinued operations
$ 1,689
$ ( 2,942 )
Net Increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
17,548
( 5,474 )
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year
1,112
6,295
Cash and cash equivalents - end of quarter
$ 18,660
$ 821
Supplemental schedule of cash flow information:
Income taxes paid / (refund), net
$ 35
$ ( 443 )
Interest paid, net
6
609
Supplemental schedule of noncash investing activities:
Increase in lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets
$ 1,799
$ 10
Increase in property and equipment through accrued purchases
41
152
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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HOOKER
FURNISHINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In
thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Accumulated
Other
Total
Common Stock
Retained
Comprehensive
Shareholders’
Shares
Amount
Earnings
Income
Equity
Balance at May 4, 2025
10,712
$ 50,831
$ 147,787
$ 539
$ 199,157
Net loss for the 13 weeks ended August 3, 2025
( 3,277 )
( 3,277 )
Actuarial adjustments on defined benefit plan, net of tax of $ 11
( 34 )
( 34 )
Cash dividends paid and accrued ($ 0.23 per share)
( 2,514 )
( 2,514 )
Restricted stock grants, net of forfeitures
38
-
-
Restricted stock compensation cost
218
218
Performance-based restricted stock units cost
( 430 )
( 430 )
Balance at August 3, 2025
10,750
$ 50,619
$ 141,996
$ 505
$ 193,120
Balance at May 3, 2026
10,770
$ 51,479
$ 117,352
$ 263
$ 169,094
Net income for the 13 weeks ended August 2, 2026
1,670
1,670
Actuarial adjustments on defined benefit plan, net of tax of $ 5
( 15 )
( 15 )
Cash dividends paid and accrued ($ 0.115 per share)
( 1,232 )
( 1,232 )
Purchase and retirement of common stock
( 84 )
$ ( 421 )
( 762 )
( 1,183 )
Restricted stock grants, net of forfeitures
41
( 17 )
( 17 )
Restricted stock compensation cost
343
343
Performance-based restricted stock units cost
( 73 )
( 73 )
Balance at August 2, 2026
10,727
$ 51,311
$ 117,028
$ 248
$ 168,587
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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HOOKER
FURNISHINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (CONT.)
(In
thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Accumulated
Other
Total
Common
Stock
Retained
Comprehensive
Shareholders’
Shares
Amount
Earnings
Income
Equity
Balance
at February 2, 2025
10,703
$ 50,474
$ 153,336
$ 573
$ 204,383
Net
loss for the 26 weeks ended August 3, 2025
( 6,329 )
( 6,329 )
Actuarial adjustments on defined benefit plan, net of tax of $ 21
( 68 )
( 68 )
Cash dividends paid and accrued ($ 0.46 per share)
( 5,011 )
( 5,011 )
Restricted
stock grants, net of forfeitures
47
( 211 )
( 211 )
Restricted
stock compensation cost
635
635
Performance-based
restricted stock units cost
( 279 )
( 279 )
Balance
at August 3, 2025
10,750
$ 50,619
$ 141,996
$ 505
$ 193,120
Balance
at February 1, 2026
10,764
$ 51,361
$ 117,603
$ 278
$ 169,242
Net
income for the 26 weeks ended August 2, 2026
2,731
2,731
Actuarial adjustments on defined benefit plan, net of tax of $ 9
( 30 )
( 30 )
Cash dividends paid and accrued ($ 0.23 per share)
( 2,486 )
( 2,486 )
Purchase
and retirement of common stock
( 92 )
$ ( 458 )
( 820 )
( 1,278 )
Restricted
stock grants, net of forfeitures
55
( 369 )
( 369 )
Restricted
stock compensation cost
687
687
Performance-based
restricted stock units cost
90
90
Balance
at August 2, 2026
10,727
$ 51,311
$ 117,028
$ 248
$ 168,587
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HOOKER
FURNISHINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollar
and share amounts in tables, except per share amounts, in thousands unless otherwise indicated)
(Unaudited)
For
the Twenty-Six Weeks Ended August 2, 2026
1. Preparation
of Interim Financial Statements
The
condensed consolidated financial statements of Hooker Furnishings Corporation and subsidiaries (referred to as “we,” “us,”
“our,” “Hooker” or the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations
of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In the opinion of management these statements include all adjustments
necessary for a fair statement of the results of all interim periods reported herein. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring
nature. Certain information and footnote disclosures prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”)
are condensed or omitted pursuant to SEC rules and regulations. However, we believe that the disclosures made are adequate for a fair
presentation of our results of operations and financial position. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited
consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February
1, 2026 (“2026 Annual Report”). The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates
and assumptions that affect both the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from our estimates. Operating results for the
interim periods reported herein may not be indicative of the results expected for the fiscal year.
The
financial statements contained herein are being filed as part of a quarterly report on Form 10-Q covering the 2027 fiscal year thirteen-week
period (also referred to as “three months,” “three-month period,” “quarter,” “second quarter”
or “quarterly period”) that began May 4, 2026, and the twenty-six week period (also referred to as “six months,”
“six-month period” or “first half”) that began February 2, 2026, which both ended August 2, 2026. This report
discusses our results of operations for these periods compared to the 2026 fiscal year thirteen-week period that began May 5, 2025 and
the twenty-six week period that began February 3, 2025, which both ended August 3, 2025; and our financial condition as of August 2,
2026 compared to February 1, 2026.
References
in these notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company to:
◾ the
2027 fiscal year and comparable terminology mean the fifty-two-week fiscal year that began
February 2, 2026 and will end January 31, 2027; and
◾ the
2026 fiscal year and comparable terminology mean the fifty-two-week fiscal year that began
February 3, 2025 and ended February 1, 2026.
2. Recently
Adopted Accounting Policies
In
November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, “Disaggregation of income statement expenses”. The new guidance requires new
tabular disclosures to disaggregate prescribed natural expenses underlying any income statement caption. ASU 2024-03 is effective for
annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026 (our fiscal 2028). We are currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this
new guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements and will add necessary disclosures upon adoption.
We
reviewed all other newly issued accounting pronouncements and concluded that they are either not applicable to our business or are not
expected to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements as a result of future adoption.
3. Discontinued
Operations
During
the third quarter of fiscal 2026, we determined that the Home Meridian segment no longer aligned with our long-term strategy to streamline
our portfolio and enhance profitability by focusing on brands that generate consistent earnings. As a result, we initiated a process
to sell two brands in the segment. On December 1, 2025, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”)
with a buyer to sell the Company’s Pulaski Furniture (“PFC”) and Samuel Lawrence (“SLF”) casegoods brands,
including specified assets and liabilities associated with those brands. We retain the Samuel Lawrence brand in connection with the operation
of its hospitality business.
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On
December 12, 2025, the Company completed the sale and received cash proceeds of approximately $ 5.5 million, representing the estimated
net book value of the assets at closing, less a holdback amount of approximately $ 0.6 million, in accordance with the terms of the purchase
agreement. Final transaction pricing, including working capital adjustments, resulted in approximately $ 0.3 million below the estimated
fair value less costs to sell determined at the measurement date and the final net proceeds received.
Following
the sale, the Home Meridian segment was eliminated, with its remaining Samuel Lawrence Hospitality brand reclassified into the “All
Other” category.
We
believe this transaction represented a single disposal plan that constituted a strategic shift that materially affects our operations
and financial results. Accordingly, the financial results of the PFC and SLF businesses are reflected in our consolidated financial statements
as discontinued operations for all periods presented.
Although the divestiture was completed in the
prior fiscal year, current-period activity in discontinued operations primarily reflected tariff recoveries the Company received during
the second quarter of fiscal 2027 associated with the divested business. Approximately $ 612,000 to be credited to customers were recorded
as a reduction of revenue, while $ 1.6 million recoveries of tariff costs previously recognized in cost of sales were recorded as a reduction
of cost of sales. The Company also recorded $ 54,000 of interest income.
Current-period activity also included approximately
$ 0.5 million of additional charges arising from the net settlement of various divestiture-related balances with the buyer. These charges
consisted of a $ 327,000 reduction of revenue for sales allowances, a $ 132,000 increase in cost of sales and a $ 74,000 additional loss
on the divestiture related to final working capital adjustments.
The
following table represents summarized statements of operations information of carrying amounts of major classes of line items constituting
pretax income or loss of discontinued operations included as part of discontinued operations:
For the
For the
Thirteen Weeks Ended
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
August 2,
August 3,
August 2,
August 3,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Net sales
$ ( 939 )
$ 12,905
$ ( 939 )
$ 27,038
Cost of sales
( 1,546 )
13,095
( 1,503 )
25,945
Gross profit / (loss)
607
( 190 )
564
1,093
Selling and administrative expenses
-
3,455
-
7,557
Intangible asset amortization
-
246
-
492
Other income items that are not major
( 54 )
( 70 )
( 54 )
( 98 )
Pretax income / (loss) of discontinued operations related to major classes
661
( 3,821 )
618
( 6,858 )
Loss on sale of the discontinued operations
74
-
74
-
Income / (Loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes
587
( 3,821 )
544
( 6,858 )
Income tax expense / (benefit)
122
( 1,089 )
122
( 1,689 )
Net income / (loss) from discontinued operations
465
( 2,732 )
422
( 5,169 )
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The
significant components included in our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the discontinued operations are as follows:
For the
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
August 2,
August 3,
2026
2025
Operating Activities:
Income / (Loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
$ 422
$ ( 5,169 )
Depreciation and amortization
-
876
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable, net
612
4,055
Inventories
1,999
Trade accounts payable
533
( 4,752 )
Other assets and liabilities
122
173
Cash provided by / (used in) operating activities from discontinued operations
$ 1,689
$ ( 2,818 )
Investing Activities:
Purchase of properties and equipment
-
( 124 )
Cash used in investing activities from discontinued operations
$ -
$ ( 124 )
4. Accounts
Receivable
August 2,
February 1,
2026
2026
Gross accounts receivable
$ 31,635
$ 43,327
Customer allowances
( 496 )
( 354 )
Allowance for doubtful accounts
( 4,864 )
( 5,187 )
Trade accounts receivable
$ 26,275
$ 37,786
5. Inventories
August 2,
February 1,
2026
2026
Finished furniture
$ 55,445
$ 61,178
Furniture in process
1,581
1,497
Materials and supplies
11,804
11,879
Inventories at FIFO
68,830
74,554
Reduction to LIFO basis
( 25,416 )
( 25,870 )
Inventories
$ 43,414
$ 48,684
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6. Property,
Plant and Equipment
Depreciable
Lives
August
2,
February
1,
(In
years)
2026
2026
Buildings
and land improvements
15 - 30
$ 34,566
$ 34,566
Machinery
and equipment
10
11,872
11,852
Computer
software and hardware
3 - 10
8,232
8,286
Leasehold
improvements
Term of lease
7,659
7,630
Furniture
and fixtures
3 - 8
3,086
3,067
Other
5
691
701
Total
depreciable property at cost
66,106
66,102
Less
accumulated depreciation
( 47,376 )
( 46,060 )
Total
depreciable property, net
18,730
20,042
Land
1,077
1,077
Construction-in-progress
2,374
4,088
Property,
plant and equipment, net
$ 22,181
$ 25,207
7. Internal-Use
Software
Our
internal-use software includes our Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”) system across all divisions, as well as our new website
and integrated B2B online marketplace, which was placed into service at the beginning of fiscal 2027. The gross carrying amount of capitalized
implementation costs related to our cloud computing hosting arrangements increased by $ 2.7 million during the first quarter of fiscal
2027, primarily due to the reclassification of costs associated with our new digital platform from implementation costs in process upon
being placed into service. Based on the provisions of ASU 2018-15, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other — Internal-Use Software,
we capitalize implementation costs associated with hosting arrangements that are service contracts. These costs are recorded in “other
noncurrent assets” in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. We amortize these costs on a straight-line basis over a 10 -year
term. The amortization expenses are recorded as a component of selling and administrative expenses in our condensed consolidated statements
of operations.
No
material implementation costs or interest expense were capitalized in fiscal 2027. Implementation costs and interest expenses of $ 287,000
and $ 551,000 were capitalized in fiscal 2026 second quarter and first half, respectively. Amortization expense was $ 555,000 in the second
quarter of fiscal 2027 and $ 368,000 in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, and $ 1.1 million and $ 735,000 for the respective six-month
periods. The capitalized implementation costs at August 2, 2026 and February 1, 2026 were as follows:
August 2, 2026
February 1, 2026
Gross
carrying
amount
Accumulated
amortization
Gross
carrying
amount
Accumulated
amortization
Implementation Costs
$ 20,215
$ ( 4,003 )
$ 17,479
$ ( 2,963 )
Interest Expenses
783
( 98 )
782
( 49 )
8. Fair
Value Measurements
Fair
value is the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid upon the transfer of a liability (an exit price) in an orderly
transaction between market participants on the applicable measurement date. We use a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes
the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include:
◾ Level
1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets
and liabilities;
◾ Level
2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly
or indirectly observable; and
◾ Level
3, defined as unobservable inputs for which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring
an entity to develop its own assumptions.
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As
of August 2, 2026 and February 1, 2026, Company-owned life insurance was measured at fair value on a recurring basis based on Level 2
inputs. The fair value of the Company-owned life insurance is determined by inputs that are readily available in public markets or can
be derived from information available in publicly quoted markets. Additionally, the fair value of the Company-owned life insurance is
marked to market each reporting period and any change in fair value is reflected in income for that period.
Our
assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at August 2, 2026 and February 1, 2026, were as follows:
Fair value at August 2, 2026
Fair value at February 1, 2026
Description
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
(In thousands)
Assets measured at fair value
Company-owned life insurance
$ -
$ 31,491
$ -
$ 31,491
$ -
$ 30,422
$ -
$ 30,422
9. Intangible
Assets
Our
intangible assets with indefinite lives consist of: goodwill related to the Shenandoah and BOBO Intriguing Objects acquisitions; and
trademarks and tradenames related to the acquisitions of Bradington-Young, Home Meridian and BOBO Intriguing Objects. Our intangible
assets with definite lives are recorded in the Domestic Upholstery segment, consisting of Shenandoah and Sunset West trade names and
customer relations. Details of our intangible assets are as follows:
August 2, 2026
February 1, 2026
Gross
carrying
amount
Impairment /
Accumulated
Amortization
Gross
carrying
amount
Impairment /
Accumulated
Amortization
Intangible assets with indefinite lives:
Goodwill
Domestic Upholstery - Shenandoah *
490
-
490
-
All Other - BOBO Intriguing Objects
85
-
85
-
Goodwill
575
-
575
-
Trademarks and Trade names *
2,019
( 1,114 )
2,019
( 1,114 )
Intangible assets with definite lives:
Customer Relationships
23,601
( 13,648 )
23,601
( 12,620 )
Trademarks and Trade names
2,334
( 1,286 )
2,334
( 1,225 )
Intangible assets, net
27,954
( 16,048 )
27,954
( 14,959 )
*: The amounts are net of impairment charges of $ 16.4 million related to Shenandoah goodwill; $ 5.7 million related to certain Home Meridian trade names unrelated to PFC and SLF, including $ 2.6 million recorded in fiscal 2021, $ 2.5 million recorded in fiscal 2025, and $ 558,000 recorded in fiscal 2026; and $ 556,000 related to the Bradington-Young trade name in the Domestic Upholstery segment.
Amortization
expenses for intangible assets with definite lives were $ 544,000 and $ 625,000 for the second quarters of fiscal 2027 and 2026, and $ 1.1
million and $ 1.3 million for the first half of fiscal 2027 and 2026, respectively. For the remainder of fiscal 2027, amortization expense
is expected to be approximately $ 1.1 million.
10. Leases
We
have operating leases for warehouses, showrooms, manufacturing facilities, offices and equipment. Sub-lease income totaled $ 64,000 in
the second quarter and $ 129,000 for the first half of fiscal 2027, compared with $ 119,000 and $ 200,000 , respectively, in fiscal 2026
periods.
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The
components of lease cost and supplemental cash flow information for leases for the second quarters and six-months of fiscal 2027 and
2026 were:
Thirteen Weeks Ended
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
August 2,
2026
August 3,
2025
August 2,
2026
August 3,
2025
Operating lease cost
$ 1,708
$ 2,147
$ 3,366
$ 4,319
Variable lease cost
103
74
182
163
Short-term lease cost
47
49
94
99
Total operating lease cost
$ 1,858
$ 2,270
$ 3,642
$ 4,581
Operating cash outflows
$ 1,867
$ 2,223
$ 3,636
$ 4,456
The
right-of-use assets and lease liabilities recorded on our condensed consolidated balance sheets as of August 2, 2026 and February 1,
2026 were as follows:
August 2,
2026
February 1,
2026
Real estate
$ 21,488
$ 22,328
Property and equipment
563
687
Total operating leases right-of-use assets
$ 22,051
$ 23,015
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
$ 5,089
$ 5,445
Long term operating lease liabilities
18,865
19,468
Total operating lease liabilities
$ 23,954
$ 24,913
The
weighted-average discount rate is 5.1 %. The weighted-average remaining lease term is 5.4 years as of August 2, 2026.
The
following table reconciles the undiscounted future lease payments for operating leases to the operating lease liabilities recorded in
the condensed consolidated balance sheets on August 2, 2026:
Undiscounted
Future
Operating
Lease
Payments
Remainder of fiscal 2027
$ 3,400
2028
4,976
2029
4,214
2030
4,189
2031
4,230
2032 and thereafter
6,580
Total lease payments
$ 27,589
Less: impact of discounting
( 3,635 )
Present value of lease payments
$ 23,954
11. Long-Term
Debt
On
December 5, 2024, the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Bradington-Young, LLC, Sam Moore Furniture LLC and Home Meridian Group,
LLC (together with the Company, the “Borrowers”), entered into an Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the “Amended
and Restated Loan Agreement”) with Bank of America, N.A. (“BofA”), as lender. The Amended and Restated Loan Agreement
amends, restates and replaces the Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of September 29, 2017, between the Borrowers and
BofA, as amended (the “Existing Loan Agreement”). The outstanding principal amount of loans and letters of credit issued
under the Existing Loan Agreement and used to collateralize certain insurance arrangements and for imported product purchases will remain
outstanding as loans and letters of credit under the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement.
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The
Amended and Restated Loan Agreement provides for a revolving credit facility in a committed principal amount of up to $ 70,000,000 (the
“Revolving Commitment”), including subline of $ 8,000,000 for letters of credit, and an option to increase the Revolving Commitment
by up to $ 30,000,000 upon meeting certain conditions, including agreement by BofA to increase the Revolving Commitment by such amount.
Proceeds of loans and letters of credit under the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement will be available for general working capital and
other corporate purposes of the Borrower.
Availability
of loans and letters of credit under the Revolving Commitment is capped by a borrowing base formula calculated as of any date as the
sum for the Borrowers of (a) the value of their accounts receivable, (b) the value of their inventory, (c) the value of their in-transit
inventory and (d) the life insurance cash surrender value of Company-owned life insurance policies, in each case subject to eligibility
requirements, advance rates, valuation metrics, reductions for write-offs and other dilutive items and reserves (the “Borrowing
Base”). The lesser of the Revolving Commitment and the Borrowing Base, in each case net of the principal amount of outstanding
loans and the face amount of letters of credit, constitutes “Availability” under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.
Outstanding
loans under the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the then-current Term SOFR Rate for
a period of one month plus 0.10% plus a margin of 1.75%. The Term SOFR Rate will be adjusted on a monthly basis. Letters of credit are
subject to a letter of credit fee equal to the actual daily amount of undrawn letters of credit multiplied by a per annum rate of 1.75 %
and a fronting fee equal to the actual daily amount of undrawn letters of credit multiplied by a per annum rate of 0.125 %. We must also
pay a monthly unused commitment fee that is based on the average daily unused amount of Revolving Commitment multiplied by a per annum
rate of 0.25 %. All accrued interest and fees are payable in cash monthly in arrears.
We
may prepay any outstanding principal amounts borrowed under the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement at any time, without penalty provided
that any payment is accompanied by all accrued interest owed. Subject to the Borrowers having sufficient borrowing base capacity and
customary conditions precedent to borrowing, amounts repaid may be reborrowed. The Revolving Commitment will terminate, and all amounts
outstanding thereunder will be due and payable, on December 5, 2029.
The
obligations under the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement are secured by a first priority security interest in substantially all of the
assets of the Borrowers, other than real estate, including all Company-owned life insurance policies, all accounts receivable, all inventory,
all intellectual property, all equipment and all other personal property.
The
Amended and Restated Loan Agreement includes customary representations and warranties and requires the Borrowers to comply with customary
affirmative and negative covenants, including, among other things, a financial covenant requiring the maintenance of a ratio of (x) EBITDA
net of capital expenditures (to the extent not paid using Borrowed Money) to (y) the sum of debt service and dividends paid, in each
case as of the last day of each month for the trailing twelve-month period ending on such day, of at least 1.0 to 1.0, if an event of
default has occurred and is continuing or Availability has fallen below 10% of the Revolving Commitment at any time (until such time
as both Availability is 10% or greater and no event of default exists, for the 30 consecutive days prior to such month end).
The
Amended and Restated Loan Agreement also limits the Borrowers’ right to incur other indebtedness, make certain investments and
create liens upon our assets, subject to certain exceptions, among other restrictions. The Amended and Restated Loan Agreement does not
restrict the Company’s ability to pay cash dividends on, or repurchase, shares of its common stock, subject to (a) no default existing
prior to or resulting from such dividend or repurchase, (b) Availability is not less than 15% of the Revolving Commitment for each of
the preceding 45 days prior to announcement of such dividend or repurchase and after giving pro forma effect to such dividend or repurchase
and (c) if Availability is less than 20% of the Revolving Commitment on any day in such 45-day period, the Borrowers are in compliance
with the financial covenant described above after giving effect to such dividend or repurchase.
We
incurred $ 598,000 in previous fiscal years in debt issuance costs in connection with our term loans. As of August 2, 2026, unamortized
loan costs of $ 415,000 were recorded in other assets on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.
As
of August 2, 2026, there were no outstanding loans, other than $ 3.2 million face amount of letters of credit. We had $ 51.8 million of
Availability based on the current Borrowing Base. There were no additional borrowings outstanding under the Amended and Restated Loan
Agreement as of August 2, 2026.
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12. Earnings
Per Share
We
refer you to the discussion of Earnings Per Share in Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, in the financial statements
included in our 2026 Annual Report, for additional information concerning the calculation of earnings per share (EPS).
All
stock awards are designed to encourage retention and to provide an incentive for increasing shareholder value. We have issued restricted
stock awards to non-employee members of the board of directors since 2006 and to certain non-executive employees since 2014. We have
issued RSUs to certain senior executives since fiscal 2012 under the Company’s Stock Incentive Plan. Each RSU entitles an executive
to receive one share of the Company’s common stock and vests in three equal annual installments, with one-third vesting at the
end of each service period, if the executive remains continuously employed with the Company through the end of a three-year service period.
The RSUs may be paid in shares of our common stock, cash or both at the discretion of the Compensation Committee of our board of directors.
We have issued PSUs to certain senior executives since fiscal 2019 under the Company’s Stock Incentive Plan. Each PSU entitles
the executive officer to receive one share of our common stock based on the achievement of one of two specified performance conditions
if the executive officer remains continuously employed through the end of the three-year performance period, one performance condition
is the Company’s annual EPS growth over the performance period and the other performance condition is the Company’s total
shareholder return during the performance period compared to the Company’s peer group. The payout or settlement of the PSUs will
be made in shares of our common stock.
We
expect to continue to grant these types of awards annually in the future. The following table sets forth the number of outstanding restricted
stock awards and RSUs and PSUs, net of forfeitures and vested shares, as of the fiscal period-end dates indicated:
August 2,
February 1,
2026
2026
Restricted shares
104
140
RSUs and PSUs
194
155
298
295
All
restricted shares, RSUs and PSUs awarded that have not yet vested are considered when computing diluted earnings per share.
During
the fiscal 2027 first half, we purchased and retired 92,357 shares of our common stock (at an average price of $ 13.68 per share) under
the $ 5 million share repurchase authorization approved by our board of directors in fiscal 2026, with approximately $ 3.7 million remaining
available for future purchases under the authorization. These repurchases reduced our total outstanding shares and, consequently, reduced
the weighted outstanding shares used in our calculation of earnings per share for the fiscal 2027 second quarter and first half shown
below.
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The
following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
Thirteen
Weeks Ended
Twenty-Six
Weeks Ended
August
2,
August 3,
August
2,
August 3,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Net
income / (loss) from continuing operations
$ 1,205
$ ( 545 )
$ 2,309
$ ( 1,160 )
Less:
Unvested participating restricted stock dividends
13
29
28
62
Net
earnings allocated to unvested participating restricted stock
17
-
31
-
Earnings
/ (loss) from continuing operations available for common shareholders
1,175
( 574 )
2,250
( 1,222 )
Earnings
/ (loss) from discontinued operations available for common shareholders
465
( 2,732 )
422
( 5,169 )
Net
earnings / (loss) available for common shareholders
1,640
( 3,306 )
2,672
( 6,391 )
Weighted
average shares outstanding for basic earnings per share
10,644
10,612
10,644
10,587
Dilutive
effect of unvested restricted stock, RSU and PSU awards
116
-
130
-
Weighted
average shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share
10,760
10,612
10,774
10,587
Basic
earnings / (loss) from continuing operations per share
$ 0.12
$ ( 0.06 )
$ 0.21
$ ( 0.11 )
Basic
earnings / (loss) from discontinued operations per share
0.04
( 0.25 )
0.04
( 0.49 )
Basic
earnings / (loss) per share
$ 0.16
$ ( 0.31 )
$ 0.25
$ ( 0.60 )
Diluted
earnings / (loss) from continuing operations per share
$ 0.11
$ ( 0.06 )
$ 0.21
$ ( 0.11 )
Diluted
earnings / (loss) from discontinued operations per share
0.04
( 0.25 )
0.04
( 0.49 )
Diluted
earnings / (loss) per share
$ 0.15
$ ( 0.31 )
$ 0.25
$ ( 0.60 )
Due
to net losses, approximately 106,000 shares and 115,000 shares for the second quarter and first half of fiscal 2026, would have been
antidilutive and are therefore excluded from the calculation of earnings per share, respectively.
13. Income
Taxes
In the fiscal 2027 second quarter, we recorded
income tax expenses of $ 338,000 under continuing operations and $ 122,000 under the discontinued operations. In the fiscal 2026 second
quarter, we recorded income tax benefits of $ 114,000 under continuing operations and $ 1.1 million under discontinued operations. The effective
tax rate for continuing operations was 21.3 % for the second quarter of fiscal 2027 compared to 17.3 % for the second quarter of fiscal
2026. The increase was primarily due to a prior-year state net operating loss valuation allowance adjustment, along with the shifting
tax impact of company-owned life insurance gains and restricted stock compensation relative to prior-year pretax losses versus current-year
pretax income.
In
the fiscal 2027 first half, we recorded income tax expenses of $ 664,000 under continuing operations and $ 122,000 under the discontinued
operations. In the fiscal 2026 first half, we recorded income tax benefits of $ 278,000 under continuing operations and $ 1.7 million under
discontinued operations. The effective tax rate for continuing operations was 22.3 % for the first six months of fiscal 2027 compared
to 19.3 % for the first six months of fiscal 2026. The increase in the effective tax rate for the year-to-date period was driven by the
same factors noted above.
No
material and non-routine positions have been identified as uncertain tax positions.
Tax
years ending January 29, 2023 through February 1, 2026 remain subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities.
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14. Segment
Information
As
a public entity, we are required to present disaggregated information by segment using the management approach. The objective of this
approach is to allow users of our financial statements to see our business through the eyes of management based upon the way management
reviews performance and makes decisions. The management approach requires segment information to be reported based on how management
internally evaluates the operating performance of the Company’s business units or segments. The objective of this approach is to
meet the basic principles of segment reporting as outlined in ASC 280 Segments (“ASC 280”), which are to allow the
users of our financial statements to:
● better
understand our performance;
● better
assess our prospects for future net cash flows; and
● make
more informed judgments about us as a whole.
We
define our segments as those operations our chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) regularly reviews to analyze performance
and allocate resources. The Company’s CODM is the Chief Executive Officer. The CODM regularly reviews net sales, gross profit,
and operating income by segment as the primary measures of segment performance. The CODM reviews net sales as a primary indicator of
operational performance, assessing how much revenue is brought in from core business activities, after returns, allowances, and discounts,
which reflects demand and execution of each segment’s strategy. Gross profit, which is derived from net sales and cost of sales,
is reviewed by the CODM as a diagnostic metric, particularly useful in evaluating margin trends. Operating income is the key profitability
metric used to assess performance across segments and make decisions related to resource allocation, including capital expenditures,
headcount, and other investment initiatives. Each of these metrics are considered in budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning
decisions.
For
financial reporting purposes, we are organized into two reportable segments and “All Other”, which includes the remainder
of our businesses. The following tables present segment information for the periods, and as of the dates, indicated.
● Hooker
Branded , consisting of the operations of our imported Hooker Casegoods and Hooker Upholstery
businesses;
● Domestic
Upholstery , which includes the domestic upholstery manufacturing operations of Bradington-Young,
HF Custom (formerly Sam Moore), Shenandoah Furniture and Sunset West; and
● All
Other, consisting of Samuel Lawrence Hospitality, intercompany eliminations and operating
segments that are not individually reportable.
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The
following tables present segment information for the periods, and as of the dates, indicated.
Thirteen Weeks Ended
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
August 2, 2026
August 3, 2025
August 2, 2026
August 3, 2025
% Net
% Net
% Net
% Net
Net Sales
Sales
Sales
Sales
Sales
Hooker Branded
$ 34,620
54.7 %
$ 36,250
52.4 %
$ 69,950
52.7 %
$ 73,359
52.2 %
Domestic Upholstery
27,152
42.9 %
28,677
41.4 %
55,506
41.8 %
57,590
41.0 %
All Other
1,478
2.3 %
4,316
6.2 %
7,246
5.5 %
9,478
6.7 %
Consolidated
$ 63,250
100 %
$ 69,243
100 %
$ 132,702
100 %
$ 140,427
100 %
Cost of Sales
Hooker Branded
$ 20,899
60.4 %
$ 25,709
70.9 %
$ 42,311
60.5 %
$ 51,754
70.5 %
Domestic Upholstery
20,919
77.0 %
23,372
81.5 %
44,308
79.8 %
47,005
81.6 %
All Other
1,333
90.2 %
2,920
67.7 %
5,392
74.4 %
6,491
68.5 %
Consolidated
$ 43,151
68.2 %
$ 52,001
75.1 %
$ 92,011
69.3 %
$ 105,250
74.9 %
Gross Profit
Hooker Branded
$ 13,722
39.6 %
$ 10,541
29.1 %
$ 27,639
39.5 %
$ 21,605
29.5 %
Domestic Upholstery
6,233
23.0 %
5,305
18.5 %
11,198
20.2 %
10,585
18.4 %
All Other
144
9.7 %
1,396
32.3 %
1,854
25.6 %
2,987
31.5 %
Consolidated
$ 20,099
31.8 %
$ 17,242
24.9 %
$ 40,691
30.7 %
$ 35,177
25.1 %
Selling and Administrative Expenses
Hooker Branded
$ 12,852
37.1 %
$ 10,532
29.1 %
$ 25,563
36.5 %
$ 21,569
29.4 %
Domestic Upholstery
4,856
17.9 %
5,169
18.0 %
9,966
18.0 %
10,458
18.2 %
All Other
564
38.2 %
1,426
33.0 %
1,212
16.7 %
2,867
30.2 %
Consolidated
$ 18,272
28.9 %
$ 17,127
24.7 %
$ 36,741
27.7 %
$ 34,894
24.8 %
Intangible Asset Amortization
Domestic Upholstery
544
2.0 %
$ 544
1.9 %
1,089
2.0 %
$ 1,130
2.0 %
All Other
-
0.0 %
81
1.9 %
-
0.0 %
162
1.7 %
Consolidated
$ 544
0.9 %
$ 625
0.9 %
$ 1,089
0.8 %
$ 1,292
0.9 %
Operating Income / (Loss)
Hooker Branded
$ 870
2.5 %
$ 10
0.0 %
$ 2,076
3.0 %
$ 37
0.1 %
Domestic Upholstery
833
3.1 %
( 408 )
- 1.4 %
144
0.3 %
( 1,004 )
- 1.7 %
All Other
( 420 )
- 28.4 %
( 112 )
- 2.6 %
641
8.8 %
( 42 )
- 0.4 %
Consolidated
$ 1,283
2.0 %
$ ( 510 )
- 0.7 %
$ 2,861
2.2 %
$ ( 1,009 )
- 0.7 %
Other Income, net
Hooker Branded
$ 285
0.8 %
$ 13
0.0 %
$ 226
0.3 %
$ 94
0.1 %
Domestic Upholstery
35
0.1 %
-
0.0 %
35
0.1 %
-
0.0 %
All Other
56
3.8 %
9
0.2 %
88
1.2 %
26
0.3 %
Consolidated
$ 376
0.6 %
$ 22
0.0 %
$ 349
0.3 %
$ 120
0.1 %
Interest expense - Corporate
$ 116
0.2 %
$ 171
0.2 %
$ 237
0.2 %
$ 549
0.4 %
Income taxes - Corporate
$ 338
0.5 %
$ ( 114 )
- 0.2 %
$ 664
0.5 %
$ ( 278 )
- 0.2 %
Net income / (loss) from continuing operations - Corporate
$ 1,205
1.9 %
$ ( 545 )
- 0.8 %
$ 2,309
1.7 %
$ ( 1,160 )
- 0.8 %
During
the second quarter of fiscal 2027, the Company received $ 7.9 million in recoveries of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency
Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) from the implementation of the tariffs through the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in early
February 2026. In continuing operations, the Company recorded $ 4.3 million as a reduction of cost of sales and $ 201,000 as interest income
in the second quarter of fiscal 2027, partially offset by a $ 522,000 reduction of revenue. In discontinued operations, the Company recorded
$ 1.6 million as a reduction of cost of sales and $ 54,000 interest income, partially offset by a $ 612,000 reduction of revenue. Additionally,
approximately $ 1.8 million of the tariff recoveries had not yet impacted costs of sales and was recorded as a reduction of the carrying
value of inventories at quarter end. The Company does not expect to receive material additional tariff recoveries.
The
following table presents the tariff recoveries recorded by segment during the second quarter of fiscal 2027.
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TARIFF RECOVERIES BY SEGMENT
13 Weeks Ended
26 Weeks Ended
August 2,
2026
August 2,
2026
% Net
% Net
Net sales
Sales
Sales
Hooker Branded
$ ( 65 )
- 0.2 %
$ ( 65 )
- 0.1 %
Domestic Upholstery
-
0.0 %
-
0.0 %
All Other
( 457 )
- 30.9 %
( 457 )
- 6.3 %
Consolidated
$ ( 522 )
- 0.8 %
$ ( 522 )
- 0.4 %
Cost of sales
Hooker Branded
$ ( 2,503 )
- 7.2 %
$ ( 2,503 )
- 3.6 %
Domestic Upholstery
( 805 )
- 3.0 %
( 805 )
- 1.5 %
All Other
( 961 )
- 65.0 %
( 961 )
- 13.3 %
Consolidated
$ ( 4,269 )
- 6.7 %
$ ( 4,269 )
- 3.2 %
Interest Income
Hooker Branded
$ 138
0.4 %
$ 138
0.2 %
Domestic Upholstery
40
0.1 %
40
0.1 %
All Other
23
1.6 %
23
0.3 %
Consolidated
$ 201
0.3 %
$ 201
0.2 %
Discontinued Operations
Net sales
$ ( 612 )
$ ( 612 )
Cost of sales
( 1,635 )
( 1,635 )
Interest Income
54
54
As of
August 2,
2026
Inventories
Hooker Branded
$ ( 1,511 )
Domestic Upholstery
( 276 )
All Other
-
Consolidated
$ ( 1,787 )
Discontinued Operations
$ -
Thirteen Weeks Ended
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
August 2, 2026
August 3, 2025
August 2, 2026
August 3, 2025
Restructuring Costs
Hooker Branded
$ 153
$ 655
$ 157
$ 782
Domestic Upholstery
-
152
114
265
All Other
5
153
11
194
Consolidated
$ 158
$ 960
$ 282
$ 1,241
Capital Expenditures
Hooker Branded
$ 647
$ 749
$ 984
$ 1,424
Domestic Upholstery
34
79
100
122
All Other
10
24
10
24
Consolidated
$ 691
$ 852
$ 1,094
$ 1,570
Depreciation & Amortization
Hooker Branded
$ 715
$ 536
$ 1,426
$ 1,068
Domestic Upholstery
1,012
998
2,028
2,033
All Other
86
199
175
398
Consolidated
$ 1,813
$ 1,733
$ 3,629
$ 3,499
Restructuring
costs, primarily related to severance, were $ 158,000 and $ 960,000 during the second quarters of fiscal 2027 and fiscal 2026, and $ 282,000
and $ 1.2 million during the first six months of those fiscal years, respectively. As of August 2, 2026 and February 1, 2026, we had accrued
restructuring charges of approximately $ 157,000 and $ 298,000 , respectively. The balance as of August 2, 2026 is expected to be paid during
the next 12 months. The restructuring costs were recorded under cost of sales and selling and administrative expenses in the condensed
consolidated statements of operations.
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As of
August 2,
As of
February 1,
2026
%Total
2026
%Total
Assets
Assets
Assets
Hooker Branded
$ 154,741
73.0 %
$ 140,732
66.3 %
Domestic Upholstery
52,881
24.9 %
55,083
25.9 %
All Other
4,340
2.1 %
16,507
7.8 %
Consolidated Assets
$ 211,962
100 %
$ 212,322
100 %
Consolidated Goodwill and Intangibles
12,480
13,569
Total Consolidated Assets
$ 224,442
$ 225,891
Sales
by product type are as follows:
Net Sales (in thousands)
Thirteen Weeks Ended
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
August 2,
2026
%Total
August 3,
2025
%Total
August 2,
2026
%Total
August 3,
2025
%Total
Casegoods
$ 30,520
48 %
$ 34,610
50 %
$ 65,969
50 %
$ 69,950
50 %
Upholstery
32,730
52 %
34,633
50 %
66,733
50 %
70,477
50 %
$ 63,250
100 %
$ 69,243
100 %
$ 132,702
100 %
$ 140,427
100 %
15.
Subsequent Events
Dividends
On
September 3, 2026 , our board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $ 0.115 per share which will be paid on September 30,
2026 to shareholders of record at September 15, 2026 .
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Item
2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
All
references to the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” in this document refer to Hooker Furnishings
Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless specifically referring to segment information. The Hooker Branded segment includes
Hooker Casegoods and Hooker Upholstery. The Domestic Upholstery segment includes Bradington-Young, HF Custom (formerly Sam Moore), Shenandoah
Furniture and Sunset West. “All Other” includes Samuel Lawrence Hospitality, intercompany eliminations and operating segments
that are not individually reportable.
Forward-Looking
Statements
Certain
statements made in this report, including statements under Item 2. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations” and in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report, are not
based on historical facts, but are forward-looking statements. These statements reflect our reasonable judgment with respect to
future events and typically can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,”
“projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,”
“could,” or “anticipates,” or the negatives thereof, or other variations thereof, or comparable terminology,
or by discussions of strategy. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results
to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Those risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to:
(1)
adverse political acts or developments affecting the international markets from which we import products and certain components used
in our Domestic Upholstery segment, including the imposition of duties or tariffs by the U.S. or foreign governments, such as the tariffs
under Section 301, antidumping and countervailing duty orders on raw materials like timber and lumber, the potential for additional or
higher reciprocal tariffs on imports from key sourcing countries, uncertainty regarding tariff refunds, and other trade restrictions,
could affect our supply chain and increase our costs, and adversely affect our sales, earnings, and liquidity;
(2)
general economic or business conditions, both domestically and internationally, including the current macroeconomic uncertainties and
challenges to the retail environment for home furnishings along with instability in the financial and credit markets, in part due to
elevated interest rates and housing market volatility, which can affect consumer discretionary spending, existing home sales, and demand
for home furnishings, including their potential impact on (i) our sales, operating costs and access to financing, (ii) our customers,
and (iii) our suppliers and their ability to obtain financing or generate the cash necessary to conduct their respective businesses;
(3)
the impairment of our long-lived assets, which can result in reduced earnings and net worth;
(4)
the cyclical nature of the furniture industry, which is particularly sensitive to changes in consumer confidence, the amount of consumers’
income available for discretionary purchases, and the availability and terms of consumer credit;
(5)
achieving and managing growth and change, and the risks associated with new business lines including the Margaritaville launch, acquisitions,
the selection of suitable acquisition targets, restructurings, strategic alliances and international operations;
(6)
risks associated with the ultimate outcome of our cost reduction efforts, including the amounts and timing of savings realized and the
ability to scale the business appropriately as customer demand increases or decreases based on the macroeconomic environment;
(7)
risks associated with our reliance on offshore sourcing and the cost of imported goods, including fluctuation in the prices of purchased
finished goods, customs issues, tariffs, freight and fuel costs, including the price and availability of shipping containers, ocean vessels,
domestic trucking, and warehousing costs and the risk that a disruption in our supply chain or the transportation and handling industries,
including labor stoppages, strikes, slowdowns, or geopolitical conflicts or instability affecting key global shipping routes and our
suppliers, could adversely affect our ability to timely fulfill customer orders;
(8)
interruption, inadequacy, security breaches or integration failure of our information systems or information technology infrastructure,
related service providers or the internet or other related issues including unauthorized disclosures of confidential information, hacking
or other cybersecurity threats or inadequate levels of cyber insurance or risks not covered by cyber insurance;
(9)
difficulties in forecasting demand for our imported products and raw materials used in our domestic operations;
(10)
our inability to collect amounts owed to us or significant delays in collecting such amounts;
(11)
risks associated with domestic manufacturing operations, including fluctuations in capacity utilization and the prices and availability
of key raw materials, as well as changes in transportation, warehousing and domestic labor costs, availability of skilled labor, and
environmental compliance and remediation costs;
(12)
disruptions and damage (including those due to weather) affecting our Virginia or North Carolina warehouses, our Virginia, North Carolina
or California administrative and manufacturing facilities, our High Point, Las Vegas, and Atlanta showrooms or our representative office
or warehouse in Vietnam;
(13)
changes in U.S. and foreign government regulations and in the political, social and economic climates of the countries from which we
source our products;
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(14)
risks associated with product defects, including higher than expected costs associated with product quality and safety, regulatory compliance
costs related to the sale of consumer products and costs related to defective or non-compliant products, product liability claims and
costs to recall defective products and the adverse effects of negative media coverage;
(15)
the direct and indirect costs and time spent by our associates related to the implementation of our Enterprise Resource Planning system
(“ERP”), including costs resulting from unanticipated disruptions to our business;
(16)
risks associated with our self-insured healthcare and workers compensation plans, which utilize stop-loss insurance for aggregate claims
above specified thresholds and can be impacted by higher healthcare inflation and expenditures, all of which may cause our healthcare
and workers compensation costs to rise unexpectedly, adversely affecting our earnings, financial condition, and liquidity;
(17)
the risks associated with our Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, including the fact that our asset-based lending facility is secured
by substantially all of our assets and contains provisions which limit the amount of our future borrowings under the facility, as well
as financial and negative covenants that, among other things, may limit our ability to incur additional indebtedness;
(18)
risks associated with distribution through third-party retailers, such as non-binding dealership arrangements;
(19)
changes in domestic and international monetary policies and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates affecting the price of our
imported products and raw materials;
(20)
price competition in the furniture industry;
(21)
changes in consumer preferences, including increased demand for lower-priced furniture, especially in light of recently imposed tariffs
on imported furniture;
(22)
the risks specifically related to the concentrations of a material part of our sales and accounts receivable in only a few customers,
including the loss of several large customers through business consolidations, failures or other reasons, or the loss of significant
sales programs with major customers;
(23)
decisions concerning the allocation of capital including the extent to which we repurchase shares of our common stock which will affect
shares outstanding and earnings per share (EPS); and
(24)
future actions by activist stockholders that could divert management attention, create uncertainty around our strategic direction, disrupt
relationships with key shareholders, increase our costs, drive stock price volatility, and otherwise materially impact our business,
financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
Our
forward-looking statements could be wrong in light of these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions. The future events, developments
or results described in this report could turn out to be materially different. Any forward-looking statement we make speaks only as of
the date of that statement, and we undertake no obligation, except as required by law, to update any forward-looking statements whether
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise and you should not expect us to do so.
Also,
our business is subject to significant risks and uncertainties, any of which can adversely affect our business, results of operations,
financial condition or future prospects. For a discussion of risks and uncertainties that we face, see the Forward-Looking Statements
detailed above and Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our 2026 Annual Report.
Investors
should also be aware that while we occasionally communicate with securities analysts and others, it is against our policy to selectively
disclose to them any material nonpublic information or other confidential commercial information. Accordingly, investors should not assume
that we agree with any projection, forecast or report issued by any analyst regardless of the content of the statement or report, as
we have a policy against confirming information issued by others.
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Quarterly
Reporting
This
quarterly report on Form 10-Q includes our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the 2027 fiscal year thirteen-week
period (also referred to as “three months,” “three-month period,” “quarter,” “second quarter”
or “quarterly period”) that began May 4, 2026 and the twenty-six-week period (also referred to as “six months”,
“six-month period”, or “first half”) that began February 2, 2026, which both ended August 2, 2026. This report
discusses our results of operations for these periods compared to the 2026 fiscal year thirteen-week period that began May 5, 2025, and
the twenty-six-week period that began February 3, 2025, which both ended August 3, 2025; and our financial condition as of August 2,
2026 compared to February 1, 2026.
References
in this report to:
● the
2027 fiscal year and comparable terminology mean the fiscal year that began February 2, 2026, and will end January 31, 2027; and
● the
2026 fiscal year and comparable terminology mean the fiscal year that began February 3, 2025, and ended February 1, 2026.
Dollar
amounts presented in the tables below are in thousands except for per share data.
The
following discussion should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements, including the related notes,
contained elsewhere in this quarterly report. We also encourage users of this report to familiarize themselves with all our recent public
filings made with the SEC, especially our 2026 Annual Report. Our 2026 Annual Report contains critical information regarding known risks
and uncertainties that we face, critical accounting policies and information on commitments and contractual obligations that are not
reflected in our condensed consolidated financial statements, as well as a more thorough and detailed discussion of our corporate strategy
and new business initiatives.
Our
2026 Annual Report and other public filings made with the SEC are available, without charge, at www.sec.gov and at http://investors.hookerfurnishings.com.
Overview
Hooker
Furnishings Corporation, incorporated in Virginia in 1924, is a designer, marketer, and importer of casegoods (wooden and metal furniture),
leather furniture, fabric-upholstered furniture, lighting, accessories, and home décor for the residential, hospitality and contract
markets. We also domestically manufacture premium residential custom leather, custom fabric-upholstered furniture and outdoor furniture.
Orders
and Backlog
In
the discussion below and herein, we reference changes in sales orders or “orders” and sales order backlog (unshipped orders
at a point in time) or “backlog” over and compared to certain periods of time and changes discussed are in sales dollars
and not units of inventory, unless stated otherwise. We believe orders are generally good current indicators of sales momentum and business
conditions. If the items ordered are in stock and the customer has requested immediate delivery, we generally ship products in about
seven days or less from receipt of order; however, orders may be shipped later if they are out of stock or there are production or shipping
delays or the customer has requested the order to be shipped at a later date or has requested that we ship the order “in-full”,
meaning all products ordered for the end-user must ship together. It is our policy and industry practice to allow order cancellation
for casegoods up to the time of shipment or, in the case of container direct orders, up until the time the container is booked with the
ocean freight carrier; therefore, customer orders for casegoods are not firm. However, domestically produced upholstered products are
predominantly custom-built and consequently, cannot be cancelled once the leather or fabric has been cut. Additionally, our hospitality
products are highly customized and are generally not cancellable. Similarly, for our outdoor furnishings, most orders require a deposit
upon order and the balance before production is started and hence are generally not cancellable.
For
the Hooker Branded and Domestic Upholstery segments, we generally consider backlogs to be one helpful indicator of sales for the upcoming
30-day period, but because of our relatively quick delivery and our cancellation policies, we do not consider order backlogs to be a
reliable indicator of expected long-term sales.
At
August 2, 2026, our backlog of unshipped orders was as follows:
Order Backlog
(Dollars in 000s)
Reporting Segment
August 2,
2026
February 1,
2026
August 3,
2025
Hooker Branded
$ 21,150
$ 16,490
$ 15,701
Domestic Upholstery
20,230
19,557
19,313
All Other
1,036
7,807
4,912
Consolidated
$ 42,416
$ 43,854
$ 39,926
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Consolidated
backlog at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2027 increased 6.2% compared with the end of the prior-year second quarter and 8.4%
from the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2027. The increases were primarily driven by higher Hooker Branded backlog. Domestic Upholstery
backlog also increased, primarily due to higher private-label orders. All Other backlog decreased significantly during the six-month
period, primarily due to large hospitality shipments during the first quarter and the project-based nature of the hospitality business.
Executive
Summary
Tariff-related
matters:
In
February 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that certain tariffs imposed pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act
(“IEEPA”) exceeded the authority granted under the statute. In March 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade directed
U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish a process for refunding tariffs previously collected under IEEPA.
Prior to the U.S. Supreme Court’s February 2026 decision invalidating
the IEEPA tariffs, the Company incurred an estimated $10.3 million of cumulative pre-tax costs related to tariffs in fiscal year 2026,
which had a significant adverse impact on the fiscal 2026 results, and significantly exceeded the tariff recoveries the Company received.
Following the imposition of IEEPA tariffs beginning in April 2025, the Company elected to honor pricing on its existing customer backlog
and, for competitive and administrative reasons, did not immediately adjust pricing on certain other products. The Company's pricing reflects
its total cost structure and the competitive and macro-economic environment in which it operates, with tariffs being only one of many
factors considered.
During
the second quarter of fiscal 2027, the Company received $7.9 million in recoveries related to tariffs imposed under the IEEPA on imported
products from the implementation of the tariffs through the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in early February 2026. Most of the products
associated with these recoveries had been sold during fiscal 2026. In continuing operations, the Company recorded $4.3 million as a reduction
of cost of sales and $201,000 as interest income in the second quarter of fiscal 2027, partially offset by a $522,000 reduction of revenue.
In discontinued operations, the Company recorded $1.6 million as a reduction of cost of sales and $54,000 interest income, partially
offset by a $612,000 reduction of revenue. Additionally, approximately $1.8 million of the tariff recoveries had not yet impacted costs
of sales and was recorded as a reduction of the carrying value of inventories at quarter end. The Company does not expect to receive
material additional tariff recoveries.
Results
of Operations and Financial Position
During
the second quarter of fiscal 2027, consolidated net sales decreased by $6.0 million, or 8.7%, versus the prior year three-month period,
reflecting declines in our two reportable segments and All Other. Hooker Branded was affected by lower unit volume and higher promotional
discounts, while Domestic Upholstery declines in upscale leather and custom fabric were partially offset by growth in private-label and
outdoor furnishings. All Other decreased primarily due to hospitality project timing. Despite lower net sales, consolidated gross profit
increased by $2.9 million, and gross margin increased by 690 basis points, primarily due to tariff recoveries and higher average selling
prices at Hooker Branded. The Company reported an operating income of $1.3 million, compared to a $0.5 million loss in the prior-year
second quarter. Consolidated net income from continuing operations was $1.2 million, or $0.11 per diluted share.
During
the first six months of fiscal 2027, consolidated net sales decreased by $7.7 million, or 5.5%, versus the prior year six-month period.
The decrease reflected lower Hooker Branded unit volume, higher promotional discounts, and first-quarter inventory constraints in imported
upholstery, as well as continued weakness in Domestic Upholstery’s upscale leather and custom fabric businesses. All Other was
affected by hospitality project timing, with approximately 80% of first-half shipments occurring during the first quarter. Consolidated
gross profit increased by $5.5 million, and gross margin increased by 560 basis points, driven primarily by tariff recoveries, as well
as improvements in Hooker Branded and Domestic Upholstery. The Company reported an operating income of $2.9 million, compared to a $1.0
million loss in the prior-year first half, representing $3.9 million improvement. Consolidated net income from continuing operations
was $2.3 million, or $0.21 per diluted share.
In addition to improved profitability, the Company
significantly improved its liquidity and financial flexibility during the quarter. Cash and cash equivalent increased to $18.7 million
at the end of second quarter, with no outstanding term loan balance, compared to $1.1 million cash on hand and $3.6 million term loan
balance at fiscal 2026 year-end, primarily reflecting tariff refund proceeds and accounts receivable collections. For the six-month period,
$24.0 million in cash generated from operating activities funded the repayment of $3.6 million of principal amount of outstanding loans,
$2.5 million in cash dividends, $1.3 million for share repurchases under the previously authorized $5 million share repurchase program,
and $1.1 million capital expenditures.
Our
fiscal 2027 second quarter and first-half performance is discussed in greater detail below under “Results of Operations –
Continuing Operations” and “Results of Operations – Discontinued Operations”.
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Results
of Operations – Continuing Operations
The
following table sets forth the percentage relationship to net sales of certain items included in the condensed consolidated statements
of income included in this report.
Thirteen Weeks Ended
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
August 2,
August 3,
August 2,
August 3,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Net sales
100 %
100 %
100 %
100 %
Cost of sales
68.2
75.1
69.3
74.9
Gross profit
31.8
24.9
30.7
25.1
Selling and administrative expenses
28.9
24.7
27.7
24.8
Intangible asset amortization
0.9
0.9
0.8
0.9
Operating income / (loss)
2.0
(0.7 )
2.2
(0.7 )
Other income
0.6
-
0.3
0.1
Interest expense
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.4
Income / (Loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
2.4
(1.0 )
2.2
(1.0 )
Income tax expense / (benefit)
0.5
(0.2 )
0.5
(0.2 )
Net income / (loss) from continuing operations
1.9
(0.8 )
1.7
(0.8 )
Fiscal
2027 Second Quarter and First Half Compared to Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter and First Half
Net
Sales
Thirteen Weeks Ended
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
August
2,
August 3,
August
2,
August 3,
2026
2025
2026
2025
%
Net
Sales
%
Net
Sales
$ Change
%
Change
%
Net
Sales
%
Net
Sales
$
Change
%
Change
Hooker
Branded
$ 34,620
54.7 %
$ 36,250
52.4 %
$ (1,630 )
-4.5 %
$ 69,950
52.7 %
$ 73,359
52.2 %
$ (3,409 )
-4.6 %
Domestic
Upholstery
27,152
42.9 %
28,677
41.4 %
(1,525 )
-5.3 %
55,506
41.8 %
57,590
41.0 %
(2,084 )
-3.6 %
All
Other
1,478
2.3 %
4,316
6.2 %
(2,838 )
-65.8 %
7,246
5.5 %
9,478
6.7 %
(2,232 )
-23.5 %
Consolidated
$ 63,250
100 %
$ 69,243
100 %
$ (5,993 )
-8.7 %
$ 132,702
100 %
$ 140,427
100 %
$ (7,725 )
-5.5 %
Unit Volume
FY27 Q2 vs. FY26 Q2 Change
FY27 YTD vs. FY26 YTD Change
Average Selling Price ("ASP")
FY27 Q2 vs. FY26 Q2 Change
FY27 YTD vs. FY26 YTD Change
Hooker Branded
-11.9
%
-15.3
%
Hooker Branded
9.9
%
11.9
%
Domestic Upholstery
-6.9
%
-6.4
%
Domestic Upholstery
1.5
%
2.7
%
All Other
-21.9
%
53.6
%
All Other
-17.0
%
-31.5
%
Consolidated
-10.8
%
-5.8
%
Consolidated
6.3
%
1.7
%
Consolidated
net sales decreased by $6.0 million or 8.7%, and $7.7 million, or 5.5%, during the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2027,
respectively, compared with the corresponding prior-year periods. The decreases were attributable to lower net sales in our two reportable
segments and All Other.
●
The Hooker Branded segment’s net sales decreased by $1.6 million, or 4.5%, and $3.4 million, or 4.6%, during the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2027, respectively. The decreases were driven by lower unit volume, higher promotional discounts, and key SKU out-of-stocks, due to significantly longer lead times out of Asia, partially offset by higher average selling prices. Discounts as a percentage of net sales were 1,170 and 670 basis points higher during the respective periods, with the quarterly increase primarily attributable to broad-based e-commerce promotions. The imported upholstery product line accounted for approximately 47% of the six-month decrease due to first-quarter inventory constraints, including lower in-stock positions, production delays, and product-mix transitions, which have largely eased by the end of the second quarter.
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● The
Domestic Upholstery segment’s net sales decreased by $1.5 million, or 5.3%, and $2.1 million, or 3.6%, during the second quarter
and first six months of fiscal 2027, respectively. Lower unit volume in the upscale leather furniture and the custom fabric upholstery
product lines was largely offset by double-digit net sales growth in the private-label and outdoor furnishings businesses. Although average
selling prices increased in all divisions during both periods, the segment’s overall average selling price increased only modestly,
reflecting a lower proportion of higher-priced, upscale leather furniture sales.
● All
Other’s net sales decreased by $2.8 million, or 65.8%, and $2.2 million, or 23.5%, during the second quarter and first six months
of fiscal 2027, respectively. Due to the project-based nature of the hospitality business, quarterly net sales fluctuate based on project
timing and customer needs, with approximately 80% of first half of fiscal 2027 shipments occurring during the first quarter. Second-quarter
net sales also included an approximately $0.5 million reduction in revenue for the portion of the tariff recoveries to be credited to
customers.
Gross
Profit and Margin
Thirteen
Weeks Ended
Twenty-Six
Weeks Ended
August 2,
August 3,
August 2,
August 3,
2026
2025
2026
2025
%
Net
Sales
%
Net
Sales
$
Change
%
Change
%
Net
Sales
%
Net
Sales
$
Change
%
Change
Hooker
Branded
$ 13,722
39.6 %
$ 10,541
29.1 %
$ 3,181
30.2 %
$ 27,639
39.5 %
$ 21,605
29.5 %
$ 6,034
27.9 %
Domestic
Upholstery
6,233
23.0 %
5,305
18.5 %
928
17.5 %
11,198
20.2 %
10,585
18.4 %
613
5.8 %
All
Other
144
9.7 %
1,396
32.3 %
(1,252 )
-89.7 %
1,854
25.6 %
2,987
31.5 %
(1,133 )
-37.9 %
Consolidated
$ 20,099
31.8 %
$ 17,242
24.9 %
$ 2,857
16.6 %
$ 40,691
30.7 %
$ 35,177
25.1 %
$ 5,514
15.7 %
Consolidated
gross profit increased by $2.9 million and $5.5 million during the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2027, respectively,
compared with the corresponding prior-year periods. Gross margin increased by 690 and 560 basis points during the respective periods.
These improvements were primarily driven by Hooker Branded and, to a lesser extent, Domestic Upholstery, partially offset by lower gross
profit in All Other, primarily due to lower net sales.
● The
Hooker Branded segment’s gross profit increased by $3.2 million and $6.0 million during
the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2027, respectively, compared with the corresponding
prior-year periods. Gross margin increased by 1,050 and 1,000 basis points during the respective
periods, primarily attributable to a $2.5 million tariff recoveries recorded as a reduction
of cost of sales, which increased gross margin by approximately 720 basis points during the
second quarter and 360 basis points during the six-month period. Higher average selling prices
also contributed to the improvements. These improvements more than offset the impact of increased
e-commerce promotional discounting and higher warehousing and distribution expenses, the
latter of which increased by 160 and 120 basis points during the second quarter and six-month
period, respectively. The increases primarily reflected costs associated with the Company’s
Vietnam warehouse, which was launched during the prior-year second quarter, and higher compensation
costs.
● The
Domestic Upholstery segment’s gross profit increased by $928,000 and $613,000 during
the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2027, and gross margin increased by 450
and 180 basis points, respectively, compared with the corresponding prior-year periods. During
the second quarter, the segment recorded an approximately $800,000 reduction of cost of sales
related to tariff recoveries on imported materials, which increased gross margin by approximately
300 basis points for the quarter and 150 basis points for the six-month period. Performance
varied across the segment’s four divisions. Gross profit and margin improved in the
outdoor furnishings and private-label businesses due to certain lower imported-material costs
and improved overhead absorption resulting from higher sales. These improvements were partially
offset by higher cost of sales in the upscale leather furniture and custom fabric upholstery
businesses.
● All
Other’s gross profit included a net tariff recovery of approximately $0.5 million during
the second quarter, consisting of a $1.0 million reduction of cost of sales, partially offset
by a $0.5 million reduction of revenue for the portion of the recoveries to be credited to
customers. This benefit was insufficient to offset the impact of significantly lower shipment
volume during the quarter, primarily due to the timing of hospitality projects.
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Selling
and Administrative Expenses (S&A)
Thirteen Weeks Ended
Twenty-Six
Weeks Ended
August 2,
August 3,
August 2,
August 3,
2026
2025
2026
2025
%
Net
Sales
%
Net Sales
$
Change
%
Change
%
Net
Sales
%
Net Sales
$
Change
%
Change
Hooker Branded
$ 12,852
37.1 %
$ 10,532
29.1 %
$ 2,320
22.0 %
$ 25,563
36.5 %
$ 21,569
29.4 %
$ 3,994
18.5 %
Domestic Upholstery
4,856
17.9 %
5,169
18.0 %
(313 )
-6.1 %
9,966
18.0 %
10,458
18.2 %
(492 )
-4.7 %
All Other
564
38.2 %
1,426
33.0 %
(862 )
-60.4 %
1,212
16.7 %
2,867
30.2 %
(1,655 )
-57.7 %
Consolidated
$ 18,272
28.9 %
$ 17,127
24.7 %
$ 1,145
6.7 %
$ 36,741
27.7 %
$ 34,894
24.8 %
$ 1,847
5.3 %
Consolidated
selling and administrative (“S&A”) expenses increased in absolute terms and as a percentage of net sales during the second
quarter and first six months of fiscal 2027, driven by higher expenses in Hooker Branded and partially offset by decreases in Domestic
Upholstery and All Other.
● The
Hooker Branded segment’s S&A expenses increased by $2.3 million and $4.0 million
during the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2027, respectively, compared with
the corresponding prior-year periods. The increases were primarily driven by administrative
costs retained following the Home Meridian segment divestiture and performance-based incentive
compensation accruals reflecting current-year profitability. These administrative costs remained
below management’s expectations. Compensation expenses accounted for more than 80% and 70% of the increases during the second quarter and six-month
period, respectively. The remaining increases primarily reflected higher consulting and IT-related
expenses supporting the Company’s ERP system and amortization expense associated with
its new website. These increases were partially offset by lower selling expenses resulting
from lower net sales, particularly discounted e-commerce sales that carry lower commission
rates; lower bad debt expense due to reduced accounts receivable balances; and lower severance
expense.
●
The Domestic Upholstery segment’s S&A expenses decreased by $313,000 and $492,000 during the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2027, respectively, compared with the corresponding prior-year periods. The decreases were primarily attributable to lower salary and rent expenses resulting from previously implemented cost-reduction actions. Selling expenses decreased due to lower sales in the upscale leather and custom fabric upholstery businesses. In addition, private-label sales and a significant portion of outdoor furnishings sales through the e-commerce channel carried lower commission rates, limiting selling expense growth despite higher sales in both businesses. These decreases were partially offset by higher professional services expenses, advertising supplies, and increases in other operating expenses.
● All
Other S&A expenses decreased in both periods due to lower operating expenses in the hospitality
business following the consolidation of certain operations and the absence of administrative
expense allocations from the former Home Meridian segment.
Intangible
Asset Amortization
Thirteen
Weeks Ended
Twenty-Six
Weeks Ended
August 2,
August 3,
August 2,
August 3,
2026
2025
2026
2025
%
Net
Sales
%
Net
Sales
$
Change
%
Change
%
Net
Sales
%
Net
Sales
$
Change
%
Change
Intangible asset
amortization
544
0.9 %
625
0.9 %
$ (81 )
-13.0 %
1,089
0.8 %
1,292
0.9 %
$ (203 )
-15.7 %
Intangible
asset amortization decreased compared to the prior-year second quarter, due to the absence of amortization related to the Home Meridian
trade name allocated to the hospitality business, which was reclassified to All Other. The decrease during the six-month period also
reflected the absence of amortization expenses related to the Sam Moore trade name. See Note 9 to our condensed consolidated financial
statements for additional information.
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Operating
Profit / (Loss) and Margin
Thirteen
Weeks Ended
Twenty-Six
Weeks Ended
August 2,
August 3,
August 2,
August 3,
2026
2025
2026
2025
%
Net
Sales
%
Net
Sales
$
Change
%
Change
%
Net
Sales
%
Net
Sales
$
Change
%
Change
Hooker Branded
$ 870
2.5 %
$ 10
0.0 %
$ 860
8600.0 %
$ 2,076
3.0 %
$ 37
0.0 %
$ 2,039
5510.8 %
Domestic Upholstery
833
3.1 %
(408 )
-1.4 %
1,241
304.2 %
144
0.3 %
(1,004 )
-1.7 %
1,148
114.3 %
All Other
(420 )
-28.4 %
(112 )
-2.6 %
(308 )
-275.0 %
641
8.8 %
(42 )
-0.4 %
683
1626.2 %
Consolidated
$ 1,283
2.0 %
$ (510 )
-0.7 %
$ 1,793
351.6 %
$ 2,861
2.2 %
$ (1,009 )
-0.7 %
$ 3,870
383.5 %
The
Company reported operating income of $1.3 million and $2.9 million during the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2027, respectively,
compared with operating losses of $0.5 million and $1.0 million in the corresponding prior-year periods. Both reportable segments generated
operating income during both periods. All Other reported a second-quarter operating loss due to lower hospitality sales but remained
profitable for the six-month period due to higher first-quarter shipments.
Income
taxes
Thirteen
Weeks Ended
Twenty-Six
Weeks Ended
August 2,
August 3,
August 2,
August 3,
2026
2025
2026
2025
%
Net
Sales
%
Net
Sales
$
Change
%
Change
%
Net
Sales
%
Net
Sales
$
Change
%
Change
Consolidated
income tax expense / (benefit)
$ 338
0.5 %
$ (114 )
-0.2 %
$ 452
396.5 %
$ 664
0.5 %
$ (278 )
-0.2 %
$ 942
338.8 %
Effective
Tax Rate
21.3 %
17.3 %
22.3 %
19.3 %
For
the second quarters of fiscal 2027 and fiscal 2026, we recorded income tax expense of $338,000 and income tax benefit of $114,000 under
continuing operations. The effective tax rate for continuing operations was 21.3% for the second quarter of fiscal 2027 compared to 17.3%
for the second quarter of fiscal 2026.
For
the first half of fiscal 2027 and fiscal 2026, we recorded income tax expense of $664,000 and income tax benefit of $278,000 under continuing
operations. The effective tax rate for continuing operations was 22.3% for the first six months of fiscal 2027 compared to 19.3% for
the first six months of fiscal 2026.
The
increase in both periods was primarily due to a prior-year state net operating loss valuation allowance adjustment, along with the shifting
tax impact of company-owned life insurance gains and restricted stock compensation relative to prior-year operating losses versus current-year
operating income.
Net
Income / (Loss) from Continuing Operations
Thirteen
Weeks Ended
Twenty-Six
Weeks Ended
August 2,
August 3,
August 2,
August 3,
2026
2025
2026
2025
%
Net
Sales
%
Net
Sales
$
Change
%
Change
%
Net
Sales
%
Net
Sales
$
Change
%
Change
Net
income / (loss) from Continuing Operations
$ 1,205
1.9 %
$ (545 )
-0.8 %
$ 1,750
321.1 %
$ 2,309
1.7 %
$ (1,160 )
-0.8 %
$ 3,469
299.1 %
Diluted
earnings / (loss) from continuing operations per share
$ 0.11
$ (0.06 )
$ 0.21
$ (0.11 )
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Results
of Operations – Discontinued Operations
The
following table sets forth the percentage relationship to net sales of certain items included in the condensed consolidated statements
of income included in this report.
For
the
Thirteen
Weeks Ended
Twenty-Six
Weeks Ended
August 2,
August 3,
August 2,
August 3,
2026
2025
2026
2025
%
Net
Sales
%
Net
Sales
$
Change
%
Change
%
Net
Sales
%
Net
Sales
$
Change
%
Change
Net
sales
$
(939
)
100.0
%
$
12,905
100.0
%
$
(13,844
)
-107.3
%
$
(939
)
100.0
%
$
27,038
100.0
%
$
(27,977
)
-103.5
%
Cost of
sales
(1,546
)
164.6
%
13,095
101.5
%
(14,641
)
-111.8
%
(1,503
)
160.1
%
25,945
96.0
%
(27,448
)
-105.8
%
Gross profit
/ (loss)
607
-64.6
%
(190
)
-1.5
%
797
419.5
%
564
-60.1
%
1,093
4.0
%
(529
)
-48.4
%
S&A
expenses
-
0.0
%
3,455
26.8
%
(3,455
)
-100.0
%
-
0.0
%
7,557
27.9
%
(7,557
)
-100.0
%
Intangible
asset amortization
-
0.0
%
246
1.9
%
(246
)
-100.0
%
-
0.0
%
492
1.8
%
(492
)
-100.0
%
Other income
items that are not major
(54
)
5.8
%
(70
)
-0.5
%
16
22.9
%
(54
)
5.8
%
(98
)
-0.4
%
44
44.9
%
Pretax
income / (loss) of discontinued operations related to major classes
661
-70.4
%
(3,821
)
-29.6
%
4,482
117.3
%
618
-65.8
%
(6,858
)
-25.4
%
7,476
109.0
%
Loss on
sale of the discontinued operations
74
-7.9
%
-
0.0
%
74
100
%
74
-7.9
%
-
0.0
%
74
100
%
Income
/ (Loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes
587
-62.5
%
(3,821
)
-29.6
%
4,408
115.4
%
544
-57.9
%
(6,858
)
-25.4
%
7,402
107.9
%
Income
tax expense / (benefit)
122
-13.0
%
(1,089
)
-8.4
%
1,211
111.2
%
122
-13.0
%
(1,689
)
-6.2
%
1,811
107.2
%
Net income
/ (loss) from discontinued operations
465
-49.5
%
(2,732
)
-21.2
%
3,197
117.0
%
422
-44.9
%
(5,169
)
-19.1
%
5,591
108.2
%
Although the divestiture was completed in the
prior fiscal year, current-period activities in discontinued operations primarily reflected tariff recoveries received by the Company.
The $612,000 of the recoveries to be credited to customers were recorded as a reduction of revenue to reflect the corresponding customer
reimbursement. The $1.6 million refunds of tariff costs previously recognized in cost of sales were recorded as a reduction of cost of
sales. Current-period activity also included approximately $0.5 million of additional charges arising from the net settlement of various
divestiture-related balances with the buyer. See Note 3 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information.
Outlook
Market conditions remain challenging as consumers
continue to be selective and housing turnover and demand for big-ticket discretionary products remain weak. In July, retail sales at furniture
and home furnishings stores were essentially flat sequentially but decreased 1.2% year over year, while existing-home sales declined 1.7%
month over month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.1 million, remaining at historically low levels. Consumer sentiment decreased
6.3% in August, and July headline inflation remained elevated at 3.4%, although core inflation eased to 2.5%. These factors, together
with elevated financing costs, continue to pressure discretionary purchasing power. The Company also continues to monitor tariff developments.
Given these conditions, the Company does not expect
meaningful near-term improvement in market demand. However, changes to the Company’s cost structure and portfolio are delivering
tangible benefits and are expected to support improved results compared with the prior-year period, even if current conditions persist.
With
the principal cost-reduction initiatives completed, the Company is focused on disciplined execution across its core businesses and converting
improved order momentum into sales. Actions taken during the past 18 to 24 months have created a leaner and more disciplined operating
model designed to generate stronger and more consistent earnings over time.
Retailer
response to Margaritaville remains encouraging, with commitments to approximately 100 in-store galleries and 10 free-standing retail
stores, roughly double the levels reported in December. Shipments began during the second quarter and are expected to build through the
second half of fiscal 2027 and into fiscal 2028. Together with Hooker Branded order momentum, the Margaritaville rollout positions the
Company to capitalize on opportunities as demand recovers.
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Financial
Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
Summary
Cash Flow Information – Operating, Investing and Financing Activities
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
August 2,
August 3,
2026
2025
Net cash provided by operating activities
24,037
20,924
Net cash used in investing activities
(873 )
(1,896 )
Net cash used in financing activities
(7,305 )
(21,560 )
Net cash provided by / (used in) discontinued operations
1,689
(2,942 )
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
$ 17,548
$ (5,474 )
Cash and cash equivalents increased by $17.5 million
during the first six months of fiscal 2027 to $18.7 million, compared with a $5.5 million decrease in the prior-year period. The increase
primarily reflected $24.0 million provided by operating activities from continuing operations and $1.7 million provided by discontinued
operations, partially offset by $7.3 million used in financing activities and $873,000 used in investing activities. Current-period cash
flows included $7.9 million of tariff recoveries, of which $1.7 million related to discontinued operations.
● Cash
provided by operating activities under continuing operations increased to $24.0 million from
$20.9 million in the prior-year period. The increase primarily reflected improved operating
results and tariff recoveries, partially offset by lower cash generated from working capital.
Significant working capital changes included:
○ Accounts
receivable: provided $10.7 million of cash inflow, compared with $13.0 million in the prior-year period, reflecting collections of large
project-based receivables in both periods. The smaller decrease provided $2.3 million less cash than in the prior-year period.
○ Inventories:
provided $5.3 million of cash inflow, compared with $10.2 million in the prior-year period.
The current-period decrease included a $1.8 million reduction in inventory carrying values
related to tariff recoveries; however, the overall decrease provided $5.0 million less cash
than in the prior-year period.
○ Prepaid
expenses and other assets: $0.8 million of cash outflow, compared with $2.6 million in the
prior-year period, primarily due to decreases in prepaid rent in previously terminated leases
and the absence of material ERP-related expenditures during the current period.
○ Accounts
payable: provided $0.6 million of cash inflow, compared with a $1.3 million use of cash in
the prior-year period, primarily due to the timing of inventory purchases and vendor payments.
○ Accrued
compensation: provided $1.2 million of cash inflow, compared with $0.6 million in the prior-year
period, primarily reflecting incentive compensation accruals and the timing of payments.
● Cash
used in investing activities decreased to $873,000 from $1.9 million in the prior-year period,
primarily due to lower capital expenditures and $540,000 of proceeds from company-owned life
insurance policies.
● Cash
used in financing activities decreased to $7.3 million from $21.6 million in the prior-year
period, primarily due to lower debt repayments and dividend payments, partially offset by
$1.3 million of share repurchases during the current period.
● Discontinued
operations provided $1.7 million of cash during the current period, compared with a $2.9
million use of cash in the prior-year period. The current-period inflow reflected the portion
of the Company’s tariff recoveries related to discontinued operations.
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Liquidity,
Financial Resources and Capital Expenditures
Our
sources of liquidity are:
● available
cash and cash equivalents, which are highly dependent on incoming order rates and our operating
performance;
● expected
cash flow from operations;
● available
lines of credit; and
● cash
surrender value of Company-owned life insurance.
The
most significant components of our working capital are inventory, accounts receivable and cash and cash equivalents reduced by accounts
payable and accrued expenses.
Our
most significant ongoing short-term cash requirements relate primarily to funding operations (including expenditures for inventory, lease
payments and payroll), quarterly dividend payments and capital expenditures related primarily to our showroom renovations and upgrading
systems, buildings and equipment. The timing of our working capital needs can vary greatly depending on demand for and availability of
raw materials and imported finished goods but is generally the greatest in mid-summer as a result of inventory build-up for the traditional
fall selling season. Long-term cash requirements relate primarily to funding lease payments.
Loan
Agreements and Revolving Credit Facility
On
December 5, 2024, the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Bradington-Young, LLC, Sam Moore Furniture LLC and Home Meridian Group,
LLC (together with the Company, the “Borrowers”), entered into an Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the “Amended
and Restated Loan Agreement”) with Bank of America, N.A. (“BofA”), as lender. The Amended and Restated Loan Agreement
amends, restates and replaces the Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of September 29, 2017, between the Borrowers and
BofA, as amended (the “Existing Loan Agreement”). The outstanding principal amount of loans and letters of credit issued
under the Existing Loan Agreement and used to collateralize certain insurance arrangements and for imported product purchases will remain
outstanding as loans and letters of credit under the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement.
The
Amended and Restated Loan Agreement provides for a revolving credit facility in a committed principal amount of up to $70,000,000 (the
“Revolving Commitment”), including subline of $8,000,000 for letters of credit, and an option to increase the Revolving Commitment
by up to $30,000,000 upon meeting certain conditions, including agreement by BofA to increase the Revolving Commitment by such amount.
Proceeds of loans and letters of credit under the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement will be available for general working capital and
other corporate purposes of the Borrower.
Availability
of loans and letters of credit under the Revolving Commitment is capped by a borrowing base formula calculated as of any date as the
sum for the Borrowers of (a) the value of their accounts receivable, (b) the value of their inventory, (c) the value of their in-transit
inventory and (d) the life insurance cash surrender value of Company-owned life insurance policies, in each case subject to eligibility
requirements, advance rates, valuation metrics, reductions for write-offs and other dilutive items and reserves (the “Borrowing
Base”). The lesser of the Revolving Commitment and the Borrowing Base, in each case net of the principal amount of outstanding
loans and the face amount of letters of credit, constitutes “Availability” under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.
Outstanding
loans under the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the then-current Term SOFR Rate for
a period of one month plus 0.10% plus a margin of 1.75%. The Term SOFR Rate will be adjusted on a monthly basis. Letters of credit are
subject to a letter of credit fee equal to the actual daily amount of undrawn letters of credit multiplied by a per annum rate of 1.75%
and a fronting fee equal to the actual daily amount of undrawn letters of credit multiplied by a per annum rate of 0.125%. We must also
pay a monthly unused commitment fee that is based on the average daily unused amount of Revolving Commitment multiplied by a per annum
rate of 0.25%. All accrued interest and fees are payable in cash monthly in arrears.
We
may prepay any outstanding principal amounts borrowed under the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement at any time, without penalty provided
that any payment is accompanied by all accrued interest owed. Subject to the Borrowers having sufficient borrowing base capacity and
customary conditions precedent to borrowing, amounts repaid may be reborrowed. The Revolving Commitment will terminate, and all amounts
outstanding thereunder will be due and payable, on December 5, 2029.
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The
obligations under the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement are secured by a first priority security interest in substantially all of the
assets of the Borrowers, other than real estate, including all Company-owned life insurance policies, all accounts receivable, all inventory,
all intellectual property, all equipment and all other personal property.
The
Amended and Restated Loan Agreement includes customary representations and warranties and requires the Borrowers to comply with customary
affirmative and negative covenants, including, among other things, a financial covenant requiring the maintenance of a ratio of (x) EBITDA
net of capital expenditures (to the extent not paid using Borrowed Money) to (y) the sum of debt service and dividends paid, in each
case as of the last day of each month for the trailing twelve-month period ending on such day, of at least 1.0 to 1.0, if an event of
default has occurred and is continuing or Availability has fallen below 10% of the Revolving Commitment at any time (until such time
as both Availability is 10% or greater and no event of default exists, for the 30 consecutive days prior to such month end).
The
Amended and Restated Loan Agreement also limits the Borrowers’ right to incur other indebtedness, make certain investments and
create liens upon our assets, subject to certain exceptions, among other restrictions. The Amended and Restated Loan Agreement does not
restrict the Company’s ability to pay cash dividends on, or repurchase, shares of its common stock, subject to (a) no default existing
prior to or resulting from such dividend or repurchase, (b) Availability is not less than 15% of the Revolving Commitment for each of
the preceding 45 days prior to announcement of such dividend or repurchase and after giving pro forma effect to such dividend or repurchase
and (c) if Availability is less than 20% of the Revolving Commitment on any day in such 45-day period, the Borrowers are in compliance
with the financial covenant described above after giving effect to such dividend or repurchase.
We
incurred $598,000 in previous fiscal years in debt issuance costs in connection with our term loans. As of August 2, 2026, unamortized
loan costs of $415,000 were recorded in other assets on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.
As
of August 2, 2026, there were no outstanding loans, other than $3.2 million face amount of letters of credit. We had $51.8 million of
Availability based on the current Borrowing Base. There were no additional borrowings outstanding under the Amended and Restated Loan
Agreement as of August 2, 2026.
Share
Repurchase Authorization
In
fiscal 2026, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $5 million of the Company’s common shares. The authorization
did not obligate us to acquire a specific number of shares during any period and did not have an expiration date, but it could be modified,
suspended, or discontinued at any time at the discretion of our Board of Directors. Repurchases could be made from time to time in the
open market, or through privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, in compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, and
subject to our cash requirements for other purposes, compliance with the covenants under the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement and
other factors we deem relevant.
During
fiscal 2027 first half, we used approximately $1.3 million of the authorization to purchase 92,357 of our common shares (at an average
price of $13.68 per share), with approximately $3.7 million remaining available for future purchases under the authorization.
Capital
Expenditures
We
expect to spend approximately $2.0 million in capital expenditures in the remainder of fiscal 2027 to maintain and enhance our operating
systems and facilities.
Dividends
On
September 3, 2026, our board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.115 per share which will be paid on September 30,
2026, to shareholders of record at September 15, 2026.
Critical
Accounting Policies
There
have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates from the information provided in Item 7, “Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” included in our 2026 Annual Report.
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Item
3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We
are exposed to various types of market risk in the normal course of our business, including the impact of interest rate changes, raw
materials price risk and changes in foreign currency exchange rates, which could impact our results of operations or financial condition.
We manage our exposure to this risk through our normal operating activities.
Interest
Rate Risk
Borrowings
under the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the then-current Term SOFR Rate for a period
of one month plus 0.10% plus a margin of 1.75%. The Term SOFR Rate will be adjusted on a monthly basis. As such, these debt instruments
expose us to market risk for changes in interest rates. As of August 2, 2026, there were no outstanding loans, other than amounts reserved
for standby letters of credit in the amount of $3.2 million.
Raw
Materials Price Risk
We
are exposed to market risk from changes in the cost of raw materials used in our domestic upholstery manufacturing processes; principally,
wood, fabric, and foam products. Increases in home construction activity could result in increases in wood and fabric costs. Additionally,
the cost of petroleum-based foam products we utilize are sensitive to crude oil prices, which vary due to supply, demand, and geo-political
factors.
Currency
Risk
For
imported products, we generally negotiate firm pricing denominated in U.S. Dollars with our foreign suppliers, typically for periods
of at least one year. We accept the exposure to exchange rate movements beyond these negotiated periods. We do not use derivative
financial instruments to manage this risk but could choose to do so in the future. Most of our imports are purchased from suppliers
located in Vietnam and China. The Chinese currency floats within a limited range in relation to the U.S. Dollar, resulting in exposure
to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.
Since
we transact our imported product purchases in U.S. Dollars, a relative decline in the value of the U.S. Dollar could increase the price
we pay for imported products beyond the negotiated periods. We generally expect to reflect substantially all of the effect of any price
increases from suppliers in the prices we charge for imported products. However, these changes could adversely impact sales volume or
profit margins during affected periods.
Item
4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation
of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our
management, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of
our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the fiscal quarter ended August 2, 2026. Based on this evaluation, our principal
executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of August
2, 2026 to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including our principal executive
officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and are effective to
provide reasonable assurance that such information is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified
in the SEC’s rules and forms.
Changes
in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There
have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended August 2, 2026, that have materially
affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART
II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds (1).
Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
Average
Price Paid
Per Share
Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
As Part of
Publicly
Announced
Program
Maximum
Dollar
Value of
Shares
That May
Yet Be
Purchased
Under
The Program
May 4, 2026 - June 7, 2026
37,821
12.75
37,821
$ 4,904,552
June 8, 2026 - July 5, 2026
13,556
13.98
13,556
4,422,187
July 6, 2026 - August 2, 2026
33,365
14.87
33,365
4,232,666
Total
84,742
$ 13.78
84,742
3,736,618
(1) In
fiscal 2026 fourth quarter, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $5 million of the Company’s common shares.
The authorization does not obligate us to acquire a specific number of shares during any period and does not have an expiration date,
but it may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time at the discretion of our Board of Directors. Repurchases may be made from
time to time in the open market, or through privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, in compliance with applicable laws, rules
and regulations, and subject to our cash requirements for other purposes, compliance with the covenants under the loan agreement for
our revolving credit facility and other factors we deem relevant.
During
the first half of fiscal 2027, pursuant to a plan compliant with the safe harbors of Rules 10b5-1 and 10b-18, we used approximately $1.3
million of the authorization to purchase 92,357 of our common shares (at an average price of $13.68 per share), with approximately $3.7
million remaining available for future purchases under the authorization.
Item 5. Other Information
During
the three months ended August 2, 2026, no director or officer of the Company adopted , terminated or modified a ‘Rule 10b5-1 trading
arrangement’ or ‘non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,’ as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.
Item 6. Exhibits
3.1 Articles of Incorporation of the Company, as amended as of September 16, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (SEC File No. 000-25349) for the quarter ended October 31, 2021)
3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company, as amended September 5, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (SEC File No. 000-25349) for the quarter ended July 30, 2023)
4.1 Articles of Incorporation of the Company, as amended (See Exhibit 3.1)
4.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company, as amended (See Exhibit 3.2)
10.1* Employment
Agreement, dated June 8, 2026, by and between Hooker Furnishings Corporation and Adam G.
Tilley.
10.2* Employment
Agreement, dated June 8, 2026, by and between Hooker Furnishings Corporation and Richard
L. Vest II.
31.1* Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of the Company’s principal executive officer
31.2* Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of the Company’s principal financial officer
32.1** Rule 13a-14(b) Certification of the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101* Interactive
Data Files (formatted as Inline XBRL)
104* Cover
Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).
* Filed
herewith
** Furnished
herewith
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
HOOKER FURNISHINGS CORPORATION
Date: September 11, 2026
By:
/s/
C. Earl Armstrong III
C. Earl Armstrong III
Senior Vice President – Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
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