Hvt.L
HVT.L operates in the Restaurants & Bars industry, generating revenue primarily through food and beverage services.
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
- Macro
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
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- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
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- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
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- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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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.
HVT.L exhibits a high price-to-book ratio of 20.55 and a price-to-earnings ratio of 154.78, indicating a premium valuation relative to its book value and earnings. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 2.05, suggesting it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its liabilities. However, the risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk, with net cash being negative after subtracting total debt.
In terms of profitability, HVT.L reports a return on equity of 13.28% and a return on assets of 10.9%, which are key metrics for evaluating the company's efficiency in generating profits from its equity and assets. The company's operating income of GBP 1,177,000 and net income of GBP 2,622,000 reflect its ability to generate earnings from its core operations.
HVT.L's revenue is concentrated in the Restaurants & Bars segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification in the provided data. The company's growth trajectory is not explicitly detailed in the provided data, but its capital expenditure of GBP -828,000 indicates a reduction in investment in long-term assets.
The risk assessment for HVT.L indicates a low dilution risk, with a dilution potential of low and no significant dilution sources identified in the provided data. The company's recent financial events include a reported operating cash flow of GBP 1,332,000 and a free cash flow of GBP 1,645,000, which are indicative of its cash generation capabilities.
- HVT.L is valued at a premium with a high price-to-book ratio of 20.55.
- The company's liquidity position is moderate, with a current ratio of 2.05.
- HVT.L's profitability is reflected in a return on equity of 13.28%.
- The company's capital expenditure indicates a reduction in investment in long-term assets.
- HVT.L's risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk.
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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.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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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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- HVT.L Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
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Leadership
- Nicholas H.P. TuckerExecutive Chairman of the Board
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