HomesToLife Delivers 36% Increase in Q1 2026 Net Profit to $3.2 Million on Export Growth and Stronger Margins

Rhea-AI Summary

HomesToLife (Nasdaq: HTLM) reported Q1 2026 net profit of $3.2 million, up 36% year over year, on net revenue of $92.5 million (+16%).

Growth was led by export sales, stronger retail in Korea, and gross margin expansion to 29.0%, despite higher expenses and FX loss.

Positive

• Net revenue up 16% year over year to $92.5 million
• Net income increased 36% to $3.2 million
• Gross profit rose 34% to $26.9 million; margin at 29.0%
• Income from operations up 129% to $4.9 million
• Operating cash flow swung to $2.0 million inflow from $1.1 million outflow
• FY2026 revenue guidance set at $400–$420 million

Negative

• Asia Pacific revenue declined 2% year over year
• Operating expenses increased 23% to $22.0 million
• Selling expenses rose 32% to $17.4 million
• Shift from $1.2 million FX gain to $1.0 million FX loss
• Net cash used in financing activities totaled $2.4 million

News Market Reaction – HTLM

+9.89% 1.8x vol

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+9.89% Session close to close

+3.1% Peak Tracked

$178.47M Market Cap

1.8x Rel. Volume

In the May 29 session, HTLM gained 9.89%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +3.1% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 3 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. Trading volume was above average at 1.8x the daily average, suggesting increased trading activity.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

The stock moved +9.9% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with sol...

Analysis

The stock moved +9.9% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with solid Q1 2026 execution, where net revenue grew 16% to $92.5M and net income rose 36% to $3.2M. Historically, HTLM’s stock sometimes faded after good news, as seen following FY2025 results, so prior patterns suggested potential volatility. With Q1 gross margin at 29.0% and FY2026 revenue guided to $400M–$420M, investors would have weighed sustainability of export demand, cost pressures, and overall valuation when assessing durability of any sharp upside move.

Key Figures

Q1 2026 net revenue: $92.5M Q1 2026 net income: $3.2M Q1 2026 EPS: $0.036 +5 more

8 metrics

Q1 2026 net revenue $92.5M Quarter ended March 31, 2026; up 16% vs Q1 2025

Q1 2026 net income $3.2M Quarter ended March 31, 2026; up 36% vs Q1 2025

Q1 2026 EPS $0.036 Basic and diluted earnings per share; up 36% vs Q1 2025

Q1 2026 gross margin 29.0% Gross margin in Q1 2026; expansion of 3.8 percentage points

FY2026 revenue guidance $400M–$420M Projected FY2026 net revenue range

Operating cash flow $2.0M inflow Q1 2026 cash flow from operating activities; vs $1.1M outflow prior year

Cash & equivalents $26.6M Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2026

Short-term borrowings $3.7M Total short-term borrowings as of March 31, 2026

Historical Context

4 past events · Latest: May 05 (Neutral)

Pattern 4 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
May 05	CFO appointment	Neutral	-3.4%	Interim CFO Zhengjie “Jeff” Chai appointed permanent Chief Financial Officer.
Apr 10	Special dividend	Positive	+2.4%	Announcement of US$0.065 per share special cash dividend to shareholders.
Mar 23	FY2025 results	Positive	-1.5%	Reported strong FY2025 revenue and net profit growth led by exports.
Jan 15	Strategic investment	Positive	-0.8%	US$1.0M investment for 10% stake in Zeica Labs for smart home strategy.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Shares often showed muted or negative one-day reactions to positive corporate updates, including strong FY2025 results and a strategic investment, while responding more favorably to the special dividend.

Recent Company History

Over recent months, HomesToLife reported strong FY2025 results on Mar 23, 2026 with net income up sharply and guided FY2026 revenue to $400–$420M, yet the stock slipped modestly afterward. A strategic $1.0M investment in Zeica Labs on Jan 15, 2026 also saw a small decline. In contrast, a special dividend of $0.065 per share announced on Apr 10, 2026 coincided with a positive move. The new Q1 2026 results extend the narrative of earnings strength against a volatile share response.

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SINGAPORE, May 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HomesToLife Ltd (Nasdaq: HTLM) (“HomesToLife” or the “Company”), a Singapore-based home furniture company with sales across Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 (“Q1 2026”).

Key Financial Highlights
	Q1 2025			Q1 2026			Change
	US$’000			US$’000			(%)
Net revenue	79,486			92,530			16	%
Export	74,488			87,132			17	%
Retail	1,442			2,484			72	%
Leather	3,556			2,914			(18	)%
By geographical	79,486			92,530			16	%
Asia Pacific	23,030			22,666			(2	)%
Europe	45,790			57,731			26	%
North America	10,666			12,133			14	%
Gross profit	20,056			26,859			34	%
Gross margin (%)	25.2	%		29.0	%		3.8 pp
Operating expenses	17,938			22,009			23	%
Selling expenses	13,190			17,376			32	%
General and Administrative	4,412			4,356			(1	)%
Listing expenses	336			277			(18	)%
Income from operations	2,117			4,850			129	%
Net income	2,381			3,243			36	%
Earnings per share (Basic and diluted)	0.027			0.036			36	%

Financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 (“Q1 2025”) and Q1 2026, unless otherwise stated, reflect the inclusion of HTL Marketing Pte. Ltd. (“HTL Marketing”) because of the acquisition of 100% of equity interests in HTL Marketing completed on May 19, 2025. 

Q1 2026 Performance

The Company reported net revenue of $92.5 million in Q1 2026, a 16% increase from $79.5 million in Q1 2025. Growth was primarily driven by a $12.6 million increase in export sales. By region, the net revenue from Europe and North America increased by 26% and 14% respectively, partially offset by a slight decline of 2% in Asia Pacific. Retail sales contributed the increase of $1.0 million in Q1 2026, attributable to the expansion of the retail stores and retail sales growth in Korea.

Gross profit rose 34% to $26.9 million, with gross margin expanding 3.8 percentage points to 29.0%, supported by a more favourable sales mix. Operating expenses increased by $4.1 million mainly due to higher selling expenses in line with increased sales volume, as well as rising shipping and trucking costs.

Income from operations increased by 129% from $2.1 million in Q1 2025 to $4.9 million in Q1 2026. The Company recorded a foreign exchange loss of $1.0 million in Q1 2026, compared to a gain of $1.2 million in Q1 2025, primarily due the strengthening of the Chinese Renminbi against the US Dollar.

Net income rose 36% from Q1 2025 to $3.2 million in Q1 2026, with earnings per share at $0.036 in Q1 2026.

Financial Position

Cash flow from operating activities improved to an inflow of $2.0 million in Q1 2026, compared to an outflow of $1.1 million in the same period last year. Net cash used in investing and financing activities amounted to $0.01 million and $2.4 million, respectively.

As of March 31, 2026, the Company maintained a strong liquidity position, with cash and cash equivalents of $26.6 million and total short-term borrowings of $3.7 million.

Outlook

HomesToLife expects to remain well supported by its strong balance sheet and plans to continue to exercise disciplined capital allocation to ensure it is well positioned to capture future growth opportunities.

The Company projects FY2026 revenue to be in the range of $400 million to $420 million, underpinned by sustained strength in the export market, barring unforeseen circumstances.    

The Company intends to continue to monitor geopolitical developments in the Middle East. While there has been no material impact on the Company’s financial performance, the Company expects to remain attentive to potential secondary effects, including volatility in global energy prices, supply chain disruptions, and fluctuations in raw material costs and currency markets. The Company’s guidance reflects current market conditions, and the Company plans to provide updates as appropriate should conditions evolve.

“Our strong performance despite ongoing geopolitical developments reflects the resilience of our business and the benefits of our geographically diversified operations,” said Ms. Phua Mei Ming, Chief Executive Officer of HomesToLife. “We will remain vigilant in observing ongoing developments and respond with agility, while continuing to pursue new growth opportunities and deepen presence in our key markets.” 

About HomesToLife Ltd (Nasdaq: HTLM)

HomesToLife Ltd is a global furniture company with three core divisions: (i) consumer retail division with direct operations in Singapore and Korea, (ii) export division for supplying furniture to retail partners worldwide, and (iii) leather trading division.

Leveraging more than 50 years of heritage built by its founders, HTLM combines retail, distribution and sourcing, supported by a diversified manufacturing network across China, Vietnam and India.

In May 2025, HTLM strengthened its design, product development and merchandising function through the acquisition of HTL Marketing.

HTLM is fast expanding across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and North America, leveraging long-standing supplier partnerships and a global presence to deliver scale, efficiency, and resilience.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs of the Company and its subsidiaries. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may” or other similar expressions in this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and other filings with the SEC.

Contacts

HomesToLife Ltd Contact:

6 Raffles Boulevard, #02-01/02
Marina Square, Singapore 039594
Email: Investor@homestolife.com

Investor Relations Inquiries:

Edelman Smithfield
Jass Lim
Enya Rodrigues
HomesToLife@edelmansmithfield.com

HOMESTOLIFE LTD AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS
(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares)
	As of
	December 31, 2025				March 31, 2026
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	27,276,091			$	26,630,923
Accounts receivables, net (including receivable from related parties of $5,763,509 and nil as of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2026, respectively)		76,010,709				65,017,746
Inventories, net		9,599,490				10,860,302
Amounts due from related parties		7,026,092				3,324,798
Deposit, prepayments and other receivables		5,853,470				9,432,921
Total current assets		125,765,852				115,266,690
Non-current assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net		4,354,206				4,161,787
Right-of-use assets, net		7,363,312				7,173,460
Investments in equity securities		-				1,000,000
Other non-current assets		1,000,000				-
Deferred tax asset, net		673,416				683,542
Total non-current assets		13,390,934				13,018,789
TOTAL ASSETS	$	139,156,786			$	128,285,479
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	4,475,242			$	3,811,953
Accounts payable, related parties		74,890,989				65,541,579
Customer deposits		1,195,989				1,397,090
Accrued liabilities and other payables		6,065,126				8,325,239
Short-term borrowings		10,389,094				3,666,845
Lease liabilities, current		1,924,657				2,180,557
Warranty liabilities		2,188,814				2,046,420
Derivatives financial instruments		74,765				44,250
Income tax payable		4,156,085				4,967,603
Total current liabilities		105,360,761				91,981,536
Long-term liabilities:
Provision for reinstatement cost		382,112				376,996
Lease liabilities		5,572,603				5,124,982
Total long-term liabilities		5,954,715				5,501,978
TOTAL LIABILITIES		111,315,476				97,483,514
Commitments and contingencies		-				-
Shareholders’ equity:
Ordinary share, $0.0001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized,89,687,500 and 89,687,500 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2026		8,969				8,969
Additional paid-in capital		37,179,424				37,179,424
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(12,111,193	)			(12,393,912	)
Retained earnings		2,764,110				6,007,484
Total shareholders’ equity		27,841,310				30,801,965
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$	139,156,786			$	128,285,479

  

HOMESTOLIFE LTD AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares)
	For the three months ended March 31,
	2025				2026
Revenues, net	$	79,486,220			$	92,530,240
From third parties		75,072,914				89,278,472
From related parties		4,413,306				3,251,768
Cost of goods sold		(59,430,588	)			(65,671,202	)
Gross profit		20,055,632				26,859,038
Operating expenses:
Sales and distribution expenses		(13,190,446	)			(17,375,828	)
General and administrative expenses		(4,411,766	)			(4,355,608	)
Listing expenses		(336,180	)			(277,068	)
Total operating expenses		(17,938,392	)			(22,008,504	)
Income from operations		2,117,240				4,850,534
Other income (expense):
Interest expense		(277,998	)			(140,628	)
Interest income		14,091				14,092
Government subsidies		15,114				15,530
Foreign exchange gain (loss), net		1,217,045				(992,186	)
Scrap sofa sale income		110,727				94,747
Change in fair value of derivatives financial instruments		(434,696	)			30,515
Sundry income		285,199				251,380
Total other income (expense), net		929,482				(726,550	)
Income before income taxes		3,046,722				4,123,984
Income tax expense		(666,002	)			(880,610	)
NET INCOME	$	2,380,720			$	3,243,374
Other comprehensive income (loss):
– Foreign currency translation adjustments		775,466				(282,719	)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	$	3,156,186			$	2,960,655
Weighted average number of ordinary shares:
Basic and diluted *		89,687,500				89,687,500
EARNINGS PER SHARE – BASIC AND DILUTED	$	0.027			$	0.036

* The share amounts and per share data are presented on a retroactive basis, to reflect the effect of the completion of the acquisition of HTL Marketing on May 19, 2025, which is accounted for as a common control acquisition. 

HOMESTOLIFE LTD AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME – SEGMENT REPORTING
(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares)
	For the three months ended March 31, 2025
	Retails Sales				Export Sales				Leather Trading				Corporate and unallocated				Total
Revenues, net
From third party	$	1,442,092			$	73,513,401			$	117,421			$	-			$	75,072,914
From related parties		-				974,935				3,438,371				-				4,413,306
		1,442,092				74,488,336				3,555,792				-				79,486,220
Cost of goods sold		(584,869	)			(55,407,245	)			(3,438,474	)			-				(59,430,588	)
Gross profit		857,223				19,081,091				117,318				-				20,055,632
Operating expenses:
Sales and distribution expenses		(753,948	)			(12,391,007	)			(45,491	)			-				(13,190,446	)
General and administrative expenses		(427,893	)			(3,973,333	)			(1,502	)			(9,038	)			(4,411,766	)
Listing expenses		-				-				-				(336,180	)			(336,180	)
Total operating expenses		(1,181,841	)			(16,364,340	)			(46,993	)			(345,218	)			(17,938,392	)
Operating (loss) income		(324,618	)			2,716,751				70,325				(345,218	)			2,117,240
Other income (expenses):
Interest expense		(61,306	)			(139,674	)			(77,018	)			-				(277,998	)
Interest income		56				13,983				52				-				14,091
Government subsidies		10,464				4,650				-				-				15,114
Foreign exchange (loss) gain, net		(2,389	)			1,212,673				6,031				730				1,217,045
Scrap sofa sale income		-				110,727				-				-				110,727
Change in fair value of derivatives financial instruments		-				(434,696	)			-				-				(434,696	)
Sundry income (expense)		277				(611	)			7				285,526				285,199
Total other income (expenses), net		(52,898	)			767,052				(70,928	)			286,256				929,482
Income (loss) before income taxes		(377,516	)			3,483,803				(603	)			(58,962	)			3,046,722
Income tax expense		-				(666,105	)			103				-				(666,002	)
Segment income (loss)	$	(377,516	)		$	2,817,698			$	(500	)		$	(58,962	)		$	2,380,720

  

	For the three months ended March 31, 2026
	Retails Sales				Export Sales				Leather Trading				Corporate and unallocated				Total
Revenues, net
From third party	$	2,483,924			$	86,794,548			$	-			$	-			$	89,278,472
From related parties		-				338,099				2,913,669				-				3,251,768
		2,483,924				87,132,647				2,913,669				-				92,530,240
Cost of goods sold		(879,645	)			(62,072,983	)			(2,718,574	)			-				(65,671,202	)
Gross profit		1,604,279				25,059,664				195,095				-				26,859,038
Operating expenses:
Sales and distribution expenses		(1,679,658	)			(15,688,646	)			(7,524	)			-				(17,375,828	)
General and administrative expenses		(280,996	)			(4,045,643	)			(1,049	)			(27,920	)			(4,355,608	)
Listing expenses		-				-				-				(277,068	)			(277,068	)
Total operating expenses		(1,960,654	)			(19,734,289	)			(8,573	)			(304,988	)			(22,008,504	)
Operating income (loss)		(356,375	)			5,325,375				186,522				(304,988	)			4,850,534
Other income (expenses):
Interest expense		(78,034	)			(17,092	)			(45,502	)			-				(140,628	)
Interest income		263				13,658				171				-				14,092
Government subsidies		12,480				3,050				-				-				15,530
Foreign exchange gain (loss), net		4,299				(1,123,612	)			127,041				86				(992,186	)
Scrap sofa sale income		-				94,747				-				-				94,747
Change in fair value of derivatives financial instruments		-				30,515				-				-				30,515
Sundry income (expense)		(1,083	)			(14,413	)			-				266,876				251,380
Total other income (expenses), net		(62,075	)			(1,013,147	)			81,710				266,962				(726,550	)
Income (loss) before income taxes		(418,450	)			4,312,228				268,232				(38,026	)			4,123,984
Income tax expense		-				(835,011	)			(45,599	)			-				(880,610	)
Segment income (loss)	$	(418,450	)		$	3,477,217			$	222,633			$	(38,026	)		$	3,243,374

HOMESTOLIFE LTD AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Currency expressed in United States Dollars (“US$”), except for number of shares)
	Three months ended March 31,
	2025				2026
Net cash provided by /(used in) operating activities	$	(1,078,832	)		$	2,009,352
Net cash used in investing activities		(349,807	)			(13,288	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(191,596	)			(2,420,955	)
Effect on exchange rate change on cash and cash equivalents		557,598				(220,277	)
		(1,062,637	)			(645,168	)
BEGINNING OF PERIOD		24,860,621				27,276,091
END OF PERIOD	$	23,797,984			$	26,630,923

FAQ

What were HomesToLife (Nasdaq: HTLM) Q1 2026 earnings results?

HomesToLife reported Q1 2026 net income of $3.2 million, a 36% increase year over year. According to HomesToLife, net revenue reached $92.5 million, with earnings per share of $0.036 and income from operations rising 129% to $4.9 million.

How did HomesToLife (HTLM) Q1 2026 revenue grow by segment and region?

HomesToLife Q1 2026 net revenue grew 16% to $92.5 million, driven mainly by export sales. According to HomesToLife, Europe revenue rose 26%, North America 14%, while Asia Pacific declined 2%. Retail sales increased by $1.0 million, helped by store expansion and growth in Korea.

What FY2026 revenue guidance did HomesToLife (HTLM) provide?

HomesToLife projects FY2026 revenue between $400 million and $420 million. According to HomesToLife, this outlook is underpinned by sustained export strength and assumes current market conditions persist, while management continues disciplined capital allocation and monitors potential impacts from energy prices, supply chains, and currency markets.

How strong is HomesToLife’s balance sheet as of March 31, 2026?

HomesToLife reported cash and cash equivalents of $26.6 million and short-term borrowings of $3.7 million. According to HomesToLife, operating cash flow improved to a $2.0 million inflow, while net cash used in investing and financing activities totaled about $0.01 million and $2.4 million, respectively.

What drove HomesToLife (HTLM) Q1 2026 margin expansion?

HomesToLife’s gross margin increased from 25.2% to 29.0% in Q1 2026. According to HomesToLife, gross profit rose 34% to $26.9 million, supported by a more favorable sales mix, even as operating expenses grew due to higher selling, shipping, and trucking costs.

How are geopolitical risks in the Middle East affecting HomesToLife (HTLM)?

HomesToLife stated there has been no material impact so far from Middle East geopolitical developments. According to HomesToLife, the company remains attentive to possible secondary effects such as energy price volatility, supply chain disruptions, raw material cost changes, and currency fluctuations, and will update guidance if conditions change.