Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES INC operates as a broadline and specialty retail company, offering furniture and home furnishings, and generates revenue primarily through the sale of these products in its stores and online.
Business. Haverty Furniture Companies Inc (NYSE: HVT) is a retailer in the Cyclical Consumer Goods & Services sector, specializing in broadline and specialty retail of furniture. The company operates primarily through the sale of products within the retail industry. Headquarters and specific operating segment details are not provided in the available data. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol HVT.
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- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
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Haverty Furniture Companies Inc (NYSE: HVT) is a retailer in the Cyclical Consumer Goods & Services sector, specializing in broadline and specialty retail of furniture. The company operates primarily through the sale of products within the retail industry. Headquarters and specific operating segment details are not provided in the available data. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol HVT.
HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES INC maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 1.84, indicating the company can cover its short-term liabilities with its current assets. The company's cash and equivalents amount to $107.46 million, which provides a buffer against short-term obligations. However, the operating cash flow is negative at -$2.90 million, suggesting that the company's core operations are not currently generating positive cash flow. The free cash flow is also negative at -$9.86 million, indicating that the company is spending more on operations and capital expenditures than it is generating.
In terms of profitability, HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES INC has a return on equity (ROE) of 1.39% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.66%, which are below the industry median for ROE and ROA. The company's net income for Q1 2026 is $4.26 million, which is relatively low compared to its revenue of $189.05 million, indicating a net margin of approximately 2.25%. This suggests that the company is not converting a significant portion of its revenue into profit, which could be a concern for investors.
HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES INC's revenue is primarily concentrated in the United States, with a focus on local markets where it tailors its product offerings to meet the needs and tastes of the communities it serves. The company emphasizes "coastal," "western," or "urban" looks in its product offerings, which are designed to appeal to specific regional preferences. This strategy helps the company differentiate itself from competitors who may offer lower quality, promotional price-driven merchandise.
The company's growth trajectory is influenced by several factors, including rising consumer debt, constrained housing inventory, and tight access to home mortgage credit. These headwinds are compounded by ongoing economic uncertainty driven by changes in tariff policy and geopolitical tensions, including rising oil and raw material prices. Despite these challenges, the company has a $80.0 million revolving credit facility secured primarily by its inventory, which provides some financial flexibility. The company's ability to manage its capital expenditures, which were $6.95 million in Q1 2026, will be crucial in maintaining its growth.
HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES INC faces several risk factors, including liquidity risk and dilution potential. The company's liquidity risk is rated as low, but the negative operating and free cash flows indicate that the company may need to rely on external financing to fund its operations. The dilution risk is rated as medium, with key flags indicating that the company may need to issue additional shares to raise capital. The company's supply chain team plays a critical role in managing inventory levels to reduce the number of written sales awaiting product delivery, which helps mitigate some of these risks.
Recent events and filings highlight the company's strategic initiatives and challenges. The company has accessed additional capital through its initial public offering in October 1929, which has supported its growth. However, the company's interim LIFO calculations are based on management's estimates, which may be affected by factors beyond management's control, leading to potential changes in interim results. The company's focus on maintaining the value of its brand by avoiding lower quality, promotional price-driven merchandise is a key strategic decision that could impact its long-term success.
- HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES INC has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 1.84, but its operating and free cash flows are negative.
- The company's profitability metrics, including ROE and ROA, are below the industry median, indicating a need for improvement in converting revenue into profit.
- The company's revenue is concentrated in the United States, with a focus on local markets where it tailors its product offerings to meet regional preferences.
- The company faces headwinds from rising consumer debt, constrained housing inventory, and tight access to home mortgage credit, which could impact its growth.
- The company's liquidity risk is low, but the dilution risk is medium, with key flags indicating potential for additional share issuance.
- Recent events and filings highlight the company's strategic initiatives, including its focus on maintaining brand value and managing inventory levels.
Bull / Bear case
Generated · model-assistedAnalysts project 14.4% upside to a $30 mean price target, suggesting undervaluation relative to current market price of $26.23.
The company maintains a healthy current ratio of 1.87, indicating sufficient short-term liquidity to cover immediate obligations.
Net income remained relatively stable with only a 1.1% year-over-year change, demonstrating some earnings resilience despite revenue declines.
Haverty generated $32.9 million in free cash flow in FY2025, providing capital for potential dividends or debt reduction.
The firm carries a low liquidity risk flag, suggesting manageable short-term financial pressures despite broader market challenges.
Return on equity of 1.39% falls in the bottom quartile of the retailer cohort, indicating poor capital efficiency.
Net margin of 2.25% trails the retailer median of 3.13%, reflecting weaker pricing power or higher cost structures.
In focus — financials by report
Revenue $189.1M; Net margin 2.3%.
- ▍Revenue $189.1M
- ▍Net margin 2.3%
Revenue $557.1M; Net margin 2.0%.
- ▍Revenue $557.1M
- ▍Net margin 2.0%
Revenue $362.6M; Net margin 1.8%.
- ▍Revenue $362.6M
- ▍Net margin 1.8%
Revenue $759.0M; Net margin 2.6%.
- ▍Revenue $759.0M
- ▍Net margin 2.6%
Revenue $722.9M; Net margin 2.8%.
- ▍Revenue $722.9M
- ▍Net margin 2.8%
Revenue $722.9M; Net margin 2.8%.
- ▍Revenue $722.9M
- ▍Net margin 2.8%
Revenue $862.1M; Net margin 6.5%.
- ▍Revenue $862.1M
- ▍Net margin 6.5%
Revenue $862.1M; Net margin 6.5%.
- ▍Revenue $862.1M
- ▍Net margin 6.5%
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 1,88 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 816,1M USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 36,6M USD |
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Derivative transactions
- Director, Executive Chairman · Phantom Stock → Common StockAcquired 429grant · 2026-05-11
- Director · Phantom Stock → Common StockAcquired 9 014grant · 2026-05-11
- Director · Phantom Stock → Common StockAcquired 6 881grant · 2026-05-11
- Director · Phantom Stock → Common StockAcquired 10 278grant · 2026-05-11
- Director · Phantom Stock → Common StockAcquired 5 363grant · 2026-05-11
- Director · Phantom Stock → Common StockAcquired 8 602grant · 2026-05-11
- EVP, CFO · RSUs 2023 → Common StockDisposed 1 195exercise · 2026-05-08
- Director, Executive Chairman · RSUs 2023 → Common StockDisposed 2 648exercise · 2026-05-08
- Director, Executive Chairman · RSUs 2024 → Common StockDisposed 2 795exercise · 2026-05-08
- Director, Executive Chairman · RSUs 2025 → Common StockDisposed 1 180exercise · 2026-05-08
- EVP, CFO · RSUs 2024 → Common StockDisposed 1 188exercise · 2026-05-08
- EVP, CFO · RSUs 2025 → Common StockDisposed 1 936exercise · 2026-05-08
- EVP, Merchandising · RSUs 2023 → Common StockDisposed 896exercise · 2026-05-08
- EVP, Merchandising · RSUs 2024 → Common StockDisposed 961exercise · 2026-05-08
- EVP, Merchandising · RSUs 2025 → Common StockDisposed 1 463exercise · 2026-05-08
- Director, President and CEO · RSUs 2023 → Common StockDisposed 1 411exercise · 2026-05-08
- Director, President and CEO · RSUs 2024 → Common StockDisposed 1 415exercise · 2026-05-08
- Director, President and CEO · RSUs 2025 → Common StockDisposed 3 178exercise · 2026-05-08
- EVP, CFO · PRSUs 2025.1 → Common StockAcquired 2 737grant · 2026-02-27
- EVP, CFO · PRSUs 2023 → Common StockDisposed 5 669exercise · 2026-02-27
- EVP, CFO · PRSUs 2025 → Common StockAcquired 13 498grant · 2026-02-27
- Director, Executive Chairman · PRSUs 2023.1 → Common StockDisposed 2 747exercise · 2026-02-27
- Director, Executive Chairman · PRSUs 2023 → Common StockDisposed 20 722exercise · 2026-02-27
- EVP, Merchandising · PRSUs 2025.1 → Common StockAcquired 2 069grant · 2026-02-27
- EVP, Merchandising · PRSUs 2023 → Common StockDisposed 4 252exercise · 2026-02-27
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- HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES INC company facts · 2026-05-28
- HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES INC 10-Q 2026-05-06 · 2026-05-28
- HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES INC 10-K 2026-02-26 · 2026-05-28
- HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES INC 10-Q 2025-10-31 · 2026-05-28
- HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES INC 10-Q 2025-08-05 · 2026-05-28
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Leadership
- Clarence H. SmithChairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer
Insider activity
- Director · Common StockOther 4 468 @ $21,26$95K · 2026-05-11
- Director · Common StockOther 4 468 @ $21,26$95K · 2026-05-11
- Director · Common StockOther 4 468 @ $21,26$95K · 2026-05-11
- Director · Common StockOther 4 468 @ $21,26$95K · 2026-05-11
- Director, Executive Chairman · Common StockOther 2 795 · 2026-05-08
- Director, Executive Chairman · Common StockOther 2 648 · 2026-05-08
- Director, Executive Chairman · Common StockOther 1 180 · 2026-05-08
- Director, Executive Chairman · Common StockOther 3 312 @ $22,20$74K · 2026-05-08
- EVP, CFO · Common StockOther 1 195 · 2026-05-08
- EVP, CFO · Common StockOther 1 188 · 2026-05-08
- EVP, CFO · Common StockOther 1 936 · 2026-05-08
- EVP, CFO · Common StockOther 1 959 @ $22,20$43K · 2026-05-08
- EVP, Merchandising · Common StockOther 896 · 2026-05-08
- EVP, Merchandising · Common StockOther 961 · 2026-05-08
- EVP, Merchandising · Common StockOther 1 463 · 2026-05-08
- EVP, Merchandising · Common StockOther 1 441 @ $22,20$32K · 2026-05-08
- Director, President and CEO · Common StockOther 1 411 · 2026-05-08
- Director, President and CEO · Common StockOther 1 415 · 2026-05-08
- Director, President and CEO · Common StockOther 3 178 · 2026-05-08
- Director, President and CEO · Common StockOther 2 664 @ $22,20$59K · 2026-05-08
- Director, Executive Chairman · Class A Common StockOther 700 · 2026-03-17
- Director, Executive Chairman · Common StockOther 700 · 2026-03-17
- Director, Executive Chairman · Common StockOther 2 747 · 2026-02-27
- Director, Executive Chairman · Common StockOther 10 562 @ $23,81$251K · 2026-02-27
- EVP, CFO · Common StockOther 5 669 · 2026-02-27
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From filings & derived data- Gross margin (FY 2025-12-31): 60.7%Derived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): 2.6%Derived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): 6.4%Derived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): 3.0%Derived (calculated)
- Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 1.87xDerived (calculated)
- Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 1.11xDerived (calculated)
- Capex (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -38.7%Derived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 4.4%Derived (calculated)
- Cost of revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 5.2%Derived (calculated)
- Gross profit (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 4.9%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -1.1%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -10.6%Derived (calculated)
- Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 5.0%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 0.1%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 0.0%Derived (calculated)
- Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -0.0%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (annual): USD 649.05MSEC XBRL filing
- Gross profit (annual): USD 460.5MSEC XBRL filing
- Operating cash flow (annual): USD 52.64MSEC XBRL filing
- Current assets (annual): USD 249.33MSEC XBRL filing
- Shareholders' equity (annual): USD 307.93MSEC XBRL filing
- Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 125.33MSEC XBRL filing
- Capex (annual): USD 19.67MSEC XBRL filing
- Current liabilities (annual): USD 133.45MSEC XBRL filing