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Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. (NYSE: HVT and HVT.A) is a full-service home furnishings retailer in the furniture stores industry, focused on residential furniture and accessories. The company operates showrooms in 17 states across the Southern and Midwestern United States and emphasizes a wide selection of quality merchandise in middle to upper-middle price ranges. Its news flow offers insight into both its retail operations and its role as a long-standing public company.
On this page, readers can find news items such as quarterly operating results, where Havertys reports metrics like net sales, gross profit margins, comparable-store sales, SG&A trends, and EBITDA reconciliations. These releases often discuss factors influencing performance, including written business, sales per square foot, and the mix of variable versus fixed and discretionary expenses.
Havertys also issues dividend announcements, reflecting its history of paying a cash dividend in each year since 1935 and periodic changes in quarterly dividend rates on its common and Class A common stock. In addition, the company regularly publishes updates on investor conferences and fireside chats, including participation in events hosted by firms such as Evercore, Telsey Advisory Group, Sidoti, and ICR, where its leadership team meets with investors and analysts.
Investors and followers of HVT can use this news feed to review the company’s earnings releases, capital allocation updates, and corporate presentations over time. Returning to this page allows users to track how Havertys communicates about its financial performance, store base, and strategic priorities in the context of the home furnishings retail sector.
HAVERTYS (NYSE: HVT, HVT-A) reported a robust first quarter for 2021, with diluted earnings per share reaching $1.04 compared to $0.09 in 2020. Consolidated sales surged 31.8% to $236.5 million, while comparable store sales rose 11.5%. Gross profit margins improved to 57.1% due to pricing discipline. The company generated $19.6 million in cash from operations, and total cash and equivalents reached $210.1 million. Despite ongoing supply chain challenges, demand remains strong, though future consumer spending may shift.
Havertys (NYSE: HVT, HVT-A) is set to release its Q1 2021 financial results on April 27, 2021, after market close. Following this, a conference call for investors and analysts will be held on April 28, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The call will be accessible via live audiocast on their website, with a replay available until May 8, 2021. Havertys, a home furnishings retailer established in 1885, operates 121 showrooms across 16 states, offering a diverse range of quality products at middle to upper-middle price points.
On February 23, 2021, Havertys (NYSE: HVT, HVT-A) announced key promotions in its leadership team, with Steven Burdette becoming president on March 1, 2021. He brings over 37 years of experience with Havertys, previously serving as executive vice president of operations. The board declared a cash dividend of $0.22 per common share and $0.20 per Class A common share, payable on March 25, 2021, to shareholders of record as of March 12, 2021. Havertys has consistently paid dividends since 1935. This strategic leadership change aims to enhance the company's growth.
Havertys reported robust performance for Q4 and FY 2020, showcasing diluted EPS of $1.37 for Q4 2020, significantly up from $0.31 in Q4 2019. Consolidated sales grew by 12.9% to $241.3 million in Q4, while annual sales decreased 6.7% to $748.3 million due to mid-year operational pauses. Adjusted EPS reached $1.37 for Q4 and $1.88 for FY. Despite challenges in merchandise availability, the company maintained a strong balance sheet, returning $70 million to shareholders through dividends and stock repurchases. Future gross profit margins are projected between 55.3% and 55.8% for 2021.
Havertys (NYSE: HVT and HVT.A) will announce its fourth quarter and full-year 2020 financial results on February 17, 2021, after market close. A conference call for investors and analysts is scheduled for February 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss the results. The live audiocast can be accessed via Havertys' website, with a replay available until February 25, 2021. The company, established in 1885, is a retailer in the home furnishings sector, operating 120 showrooms across 16 states.Forward-looking statements will cover various operational aspects, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Havertys (NYSE: HVT, HVT-A) reported a 3.9% increase in third-quarter sales for 2020, reaching $217.5 million, compared to $209.3 million in Q3 2019. Notably, comparable store sales increased by 4.0%. Total written sales surged 22.8% year-over-year. Despite a 13.9% decline in sales for the first nine months of 2020 due to store closures amid the pandemic, demand has remained strong since reopening. The company aims to match delivery capacity with heightened demand, although product availability is currently constrained in certain categories.
HAVERTYS (NYSE: HVT, HVT-A) has appointed Derek G. Schiller, current President and CEO of the Atlanta Braves, to its board of directors. Schiller has over 17 years of experience with the Braves, where he manages critical business operations including corporate partnerships and ticket sales. His leadership was pivotal in developing Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta. Havertys is a home furnishings retailer operating 120 showrooms across 16 states, catering to middle and upper-middle price ranges.
HAVERTYS (NYSE: HVT, HVT-A) reported its Q2 2020 results, revealing a net income of $13.6 million, or $0.72 per share, up from $6.0 million, or $0.29 per share, in Q2 2019. Despite this, sales declined to $110 million from $191.9 million year-over-year. The company increased its Q3 dividend by 25% and resumed its stock repurchase program. However, challenges remain with inventory stress and vendor workforce issues. Future growth opportunities are emphasized with store openings planned in Dallas/Ft. Worth and Myrtle Beach.
Havertys (NYSE: HVT) will report its second quarter 2020 financial results on August 10, 2020, after market close. A conference call with investors is scheduled for August 11, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. ET, to discuss the results. The company operates 119 showrooms across the Southern and Midwestern U.S. and offers quality home furnishings. Forward-looking statements highlight potential risks due to COVID-19, including supply chain disruptions and compliance with debt covenants. Investors can listen to the live call on Havertys' website.
Havertys (NYSE: HVT) reported a total sales drop to $110.0 million for Q2 2020, down from $191.9 million in Q2 2019. Despite store closures due to COVID-19, written sales for the two months ending June 30, 2020, rose 13.9% year-over-year. However, sales from May 5 to June 30 fell by 13.4% compared to the same period in 2019. The company remains cautiously optimistic amid ongoing uncertainties, focusing on delivery operations and staffing adjustments.