Leons Furniture Ltd Stock Price, News & Analysis

Leon's Furniture (TSX: LNF) has received TSX approval for a share repurchase program to buy back up to 3,403,405 common shares, representing 4.99% of its total 68,204,514 outstanding shares as of March 12, 2025.

The program will run from March 21, 2025 to March 20, 2026, with daily purchases to 5,495 shares based on the six-month average daily trading volume of 21,980 shares. Purchases will be executed through the TSX or alternative Canadian trading systems at market price.

The company will implement an automatic share purchase plan (ASPP) with National Bank Financial Inc. effective April 1, 2025, enabling share repurchases during blackout periods. Leon's management believes the current share price is very attractive and considers the buyback a prudent use of capital.

Leon's Furniture (TSX: LNF) has announced its upcoming participation in the 28th Annual CIBC Retail and Consumer Conference scheduled for March 26, 2025. The company will engage in a fireside chat session at 3:00 PM ET and conduct one-on-one meetings throughout the conference.

Investors and other interested parties can access the live webcast of the presentation through the Events and Presentations section of the company's investor website. Those interested in scheduling one-on-one meetings with management should contact their CIBC representative.

Leon's Furniture (LFL) reported mixed financial results for Q4 2024. While quarterly system-wide sales decreased 3.2% to $806.2 million and revenue declined 2.9% to $666.7 million, the company achieved a 91-basis point increase in gross profit margin to 45.85%. Adjusted net income grew 37.8% to $67.4 million, including a one-time $23.4 million pre-tax gain from a legal settlement.

For full-year 2024, system-wide sales increased 1.3% to $3,005.9 million, with revenue up 1.8% to $2,498.5 million. The furniture category grew 2.3%, and same-store sales rose 1.5%. Gross profit margin improved 26 basis points to 44.39%. Normalized adjusted net income increased 5.4% year-over-year. The company maintained strong liquidity of $513.2 million as of December 31, 2024.

Performance was impacted by reduced furniture inventory due to overseas shipping delays and the loss of Canada Post marketing during the holiday season. Despite these challenges, LFL outperformed the broader North American furniture retail industry, which reported sales declines.

Leon's Furniture (TSX: LEFUF) has announced it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and year-ended December 31, 2024. The results will be made public after 12:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

Leon's Furniture (TSX: LNF) has announced the opening of a new combined facility in Edmonton, Alberta, featuring The Brick's Corporate Headquarters and a Shared Services Distribution Centre. The facility spans 500,000 square feet and represents one of the company's largest single property investments in its 100-year history.

The facility, built on 28 acres of land in Edmonton's NW quadrant through a 50/50 joint venture with Qualico Properties, will employ over 400 Team Members. The building will also serve as the new head office for Trans Global Insurance. According to CEO Mike Walsh, the new distribution center aims to improve product availability and shipping times throughout the prairies and territories while generating significant network efficiencies.

Leon's and The Brick, major Canadian retailers of furniture, appliances, mattresses, and electronics, have received notification of a Competition Bureau inquiry into their advertising practices. The Federal court has granted an order requiring both companies to provide records and information for the investigation. Both retailers emphasize their commitment to compliance and cooperation with the Bureau, noting their established protocols for meeting advertising standards. No determinations or conclusions have been made regarding the inquiry at this time.

Leon's Furniture reported Q3 2024 financial results showing mixed performance. System-wide sales decreased 1.5% to $779.9M, while revenue declined 1.4% to $651.9M. Gross profit margin decreased to 43.80%, primarily due to increased commercial business mix. Adjusted net income was $37.2M, down 28.0% year-over-year, though up 1.9% excluding a one-time $20M gain in the prior year. The company maintained strong liquidity of $438.5M and increased operating cash flow by $27.8M to $135.4M. Management noted challenges from consumer pressure, supply chain disruptions, and severe weather, but highlighted improved retail margins and growth in wholesale, warranty, and insurance segments.

Leon's Furniture (TSX: LNF) has announced the date for the release of its 2024 third quarter financial results. The company plans to disclose these results on Thursday, November 7, 2024, after 12:00 p.m. ET. This announcement pertains to the financial period ending September 30, 2024.

Leon's Furniture (TSX: LEFUF) reported strong Q2 2024 results with system-wide sales up 3.4% to $742.1 million and revenue increasing 4.0% to $617.7 million. The company maintained a gross profit margin of 43.9% despite challenging market conditions. Same-store sales rose 3.6%, driven by furniture and appliance categories. Adjusted net income grew 6.8% to $29.9 million, with adjusted diluted EPS up 7.3% to $0.44. The company announced an 11.1% increase in quarterly dividend to $0.20 per share. Leon's maintains a strong financial position with $346.0 million in unrestricted liquidity as of June 30, 2024.