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Live Ventures (Nasdaq: LIVE) reported fiscal Q3 2026 revenue of $108.9 million, down 3.2% year over year, with gross margin up slightly to 34.1%. Operating income was $5.3 million versus $8.0 million, and the company recorded a net loss of $1.1 million, or $(0.34) per share, compared with net income of $5.4 million and EPS of $1.24 in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $9.3 million, down 29.5%.

Retail-Entertainment and Steel Manufacturing delivered revenue growth of 12.7% and 7.3%, respectively, while Retail-Flooring revenue fell 29.4%. For the nine months, revenue declined 3.2% to $320.4 million, with a net loss of $3.6 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $23.0 million. As of June 30, 2026, total assets were $385.8 million, equity was $91.9 million, total cash availability was $39.8 million, and approximately $9.5 million remained under the $10 million share repurchase program.

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Positive

  • Q3 2026 revenue $108.9m, supported by three segments with YoY growth
  • Retail-Entertainment revenue +12.7% to $21.4m; operating income up to $3.1m
  • Steel Manufacturing revenue +7.3% to $36.3m; operating income $3.9m
  • Gross margin expanded to 34.1% in Q3 and 33.4% year-to-date
  • Total cash availability $39.8m at June 30, 2026 (cash plus credit lines)
  • $9.5m remaining under the company’s $10m share repurchase program

Negative

  • Q3 revenue down 3.2% YoY; Adjusted EBITDA down 29.5% to $9.3m
  • Q3 net loss $1.1m vs. prior-year net income $5.4m; EPS $(0.34)
  • Retail-Flooring revenue -29.4% to $21.4m; operating loss widened to $3.2m
  • Q3 operating income down 34.0% to $5.3m vs. $8.0m prior year
  • Year-to-date net loss $3.6m vs. $21.7m net income in prior-year period
  • Non-cash goodwill impairment $4.0m in Steel Manufacturing impacted YTD operating income

News Explained

As of June 30, 2026, Live Ventures reported $39.8 million of total cash availability, comprising $10.9 million in cash and $28.9 million available under credit lines; the disclosure therefore identifies both cash and borrowing capacity rather than cash alone.

Market Context

The prior earnings record included a -25.53% reaction, adding context to this quarter’s mixed segmen...
Analysis

The prior earnings record included a -25.53% reaction, adding context to this quarter’s mixed segment performance and consolidated decline. Recent insider activity showed Net Buying, while the active but ineffective S-3 remained a risk factor to monitor.

Key Figures

Revenue: $108.9 million Gross margin: 34.1% Operating income: $5.3 million +5 more
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Revenue $108.9 million Fiscal Q3 2026, versus $112.5 million prior-year period
Gross margin 34.1% Fiscal Q3 2026, versus 34.0% prior-year period
Operating income $5.3 million Fiscal Q3 2026, versus $8.0 million prior-year period
Net loss $1.1 million Fiscal Q3 2026, versus $5.4 million net income prior-year period
Loss per share $0.34 Fiscal Q3 2026, versus $1.24 diluted EPS prior-year period
Adjusted EBITDA $9.3 million Fiscal Q3 2026, versus $13.2 million prior-year period
Cash availability $39.8 million As of June 30, 2026
Repurchase availability $9.5 million Remaining under the $10 million share repurchase program

Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: May 14 (Negative)
Same Type Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
May 14 Q2 earnings report Negative -25.5% Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA declined while the company posted a net loss.
Feb 12 Q1 earnings report Neutral -4.0% Margins and operating income improved, but the company recorded a small net loss.
Dec 11 FY2025 earnings report Positive +19.8% Operating income, net income, and Adjusted EBITDA improved despite lower revenue.
Aug 07 Q3 earnings report Positive -2.2% Profitability and margins improved substantially despite revenue declining year over year.
May 08 Q2 earnings report Positive +49.7% Adjusted EBITDA increased and seller-note changes generated a net gain.

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

Pattern Detected

Tag-specific earnings history showed mixed alignment, including a -25.53% reaction to Q2 FY2026 and a 49.69% reaction to Q2 FY2025.

Key Terms

adjusted ebitda, non-gaap, diluted eps, goodwill impairment charge
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adjusted ebitda financial
"Adjusted EBITDA¹ was $9.3 million, compared to $13.2 million"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
non-gaap financial
"Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure."
Non-GAAP refers to financial measures that companies use to show their earnings or performance without including certain expenses or income that are often added back to give a different picture. It matters because it can make a company's results look better or more favorable, but it may also hide important costs, so investors need to look at both GAAP (official rules) and non-GAAP numbers to get a full understanding.
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diluted eps financial
"diluted EPS of $1.24 in the prior-year period"
Diluted earnings per share (EPS) shows how much profit a company makes for each share of stock, assuming all possible shares from stock options or convertible securities are used. It provides a more conservative estimate than basic EPS, accounting for potential share increases that could dilute ownership. Investors use diluted EPS to get a clearer picture of a company's true profitability on a per-share basis.
goodwill impairment charge financial
"a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of approximately $4.0 million"
Goodwill impairment charge is an accounting write-down taken when the extra value a company recorded from buying another business — things like reputation, customer relationships or brand name — is later judged to be worth less than originally paid. For investors it matters because the charge reduces reported profits and shareholder equity, often signaling that an acquisition didn’t deliver expected benefits and prompting closer scrutiny of future cash flow and management decisions.

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LAS VEGAS, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Ventures Incorporated (Nasdaq: LIVE) (“Live Ventures” or the “Company”), a diversified holding company, today announced financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended June 30, 2026. 

Fiscal Third Quarter 2026 Key Highlights:

  • Revenue was $108.9 million, compared to $112.5 million in the prior-year period, with year-over-year revenue growth in three of the Company’s four operating segments
  • Gross margin expanded approximately 10 basis points to 34.1%, compared to 34.0% in the prior-year period
  • Operating income was $5.3 million, compared to operating income of $8.0 million in the prior-year period
  • Net loss was $1.1 million and loss per share was $0.34, compared to net income of $5.4 million and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) of $1.24 in the prior-year period
    • Prior-year period results benefited from a $1.5 million gain on Employee Retention Credits and a $1.3 million gain on the settlement of a holdback liability related to Precision Industries, Inc. (“Precision Marshall”)
  • Adjusted EBITDA¹ was $9.3 million, compared to $13.2 million in the prior-year period
  • Total assets were $385.8 million and stockholders’ equity was $91.9 million as of June 30, 2026
  • Approximately $39.8 million in cash and availability under the Company’s credit facilities as of June 30, 2026
  • The Company has approximately $9.5 million remaining available under its $10 million share repurchase program

“For the third quarter, our Retail-Entertainment and Steel Manufacturing segments posted revenue growth, improved operating income, and higher Adjusted EBITDA¹. The Retail-Entertainment segment’s revenue grew 13%, while operating income and Adjusted EBITDA¹ increased 34% and 29%, respectively. The Steel Manufacturing segment’s revenue increased 7%, with operating income and Adjusted EBITDA¹ up 69% and 16%, respectively. These results were partially offset by continued weakness in the Retail-Flooring segment, where softness in the new-home construction and home-refurbishment markets weighed on operating performance,” said David Verret, Chief Financial Officer of Live Ventures.

“Our third-quarter performance demonstrates the resilience of our diversified operating portfolio. While we continue to navigate challenging conditions in our Retail-Flooring segment, our Retail-Entertainment and Steel Manufacturing segments delivered solid growth and improved profitability. We remain focused on initiatives to improve performance across our operating segments and drive sustainable value creation over the long term,” commented Jon Isaac, President and Chief Executive Officer of Live Ventures.

¹ Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures is included below.

Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Summary (in thousands except per share amounts)
 For the three months ended June 30,
  2026   2025 % Change
Revenue$108,911  $112,530 -3.2%
Gross profit$37,096  $38,287 -3.1%
Operating income$5,283  $8,003 -34.0%
Net income (loss)$(1,058) $5,388 N/A 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share$(0.34) $1.24 N/A 
Adjusted EBITDA¹$9,298  $13,188 -29.5%
          

Revenue decreased approximately $3.6 million, or 3.2%, to $108.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to $112.5 million in the prior-year period. Revenue decreased primarily due to a decline of approximately $9.0 million in the Retail-Flooring segment, partially offset by increases of approximately $2.4 million in the Retail-Entertainment segment, $1.8 million in the Steel Manufacturing segment, and $1.1 million in the Flooring Manufacturing segment.

Gross profit decreased approximately $1.2 million, or 3.1%, to $37.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to $38.3 million in the prior-year period. The decline was driven primarily by lower revenue in the Retail-Flooring segment. Gross margin increased approximately 10 basis points to 34.1%, compared to 34.0% in the prior-year period, reflecting improved margins in the Retail-Flooring and Steel Manufacturing segments.

Operating income decreased approximately $2.7 million, or 34.0%, to $5.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared to $8.0 million in the prior-year period. The decrease was driven primarily by lower gross profit of $1.2 million and increased compensation and professional fees in the Retail-Entertainment, Flooring Manufacturing, and Corporate segments. These increases were partially offset by lower general and administrative expenses in the Retail-Flooring and Steel Manufacturing segments.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, net loss was approximately $1.1 million, and loss per share was $0.34, compared to net income of approximately $5.4 million and diluted EPS of $1.24 in the prior-year period. The prior-year period results benefited from a $1.5 million gain on Employee Retention Credits and a $1.3 million gain on the settlement of a holdback liability related to Precision Marshall.

Adjusted EBITDA¹ for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, was approximately $9.3 million, a decrease of $3.9 million, or 29.5%, compared to $13.2 million in the prior-year period. The decrease in Adjusted EBITDA¹ was primarily due to the decrease in revenue.

As of June 30, 2026, the Company had total cash availability of approximately $39.8 million, consisting of $10.9 million in cash on hand and $28.9 million available for borrowing under its various lines of credit.

Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Segment Results (in thousands)

 For the three months ended June 30,
  2026   2025  % Change
Revenue     
Retail - Entertainment$21,426  $19,017  12.7%
Retail - Flooring 21,434   30,373  -29.4%
Flooring Manufacturing 31,813   30,959  2.8%
Steel Manufacturing 36,271   33,793  7.3%
Intercompany eliminations (2,039)  (1,620) N/A 
Corporate & Other 6   8  N/A 
Total Revenue$108,911  $112,530  -3.2%
      
 For the three months ended June 30,
  2026   2025  % Change
Operating (loss) income      
Retail - Entertainment$3,100  $2,317  33.8%
Retail - Flooring (3,180)  (733) -333.8%
Flooring Manufacturing 2,521   2,676  -5.8%
Steel Manufacturing 3,860   2,285  68.9%
Intercompany eliminations (144)  1,450  N/A 
Corporate & Other (874)  8  N/A 
Total Operating (loss) Income$5,283  $8,003  -34.0%


 For the three months ended June 30,
  2026   2025  % Change
Adjusted EBITDA¹     
Retail - Entertainment$3,315  $2,572  28.9%
Retail - Flooring (1,884)  778  N/A 
Flooring Manufacturing 3,403   3,651  -6.8%
Steel Manufacturing 5,382   4,627  16.3%
Intercompany eliminations (58)  1,450  N/A 
Corporate & Other (860)  110  N/A 
Total Adjusted EBITDA¹$9,298  $13,188  -29.5%
      
 For the three months ended June 30,
  2026   2025   
Adjusted EBITDA¹ as a percentage of revenue     
Retail - Entertainment 15.5%  13.5%  
Retail - Flooring -8.8%  2.6%  
Flooring Manufacturing 10.7%  11.8%  
Steel Manufacturing 14.8%  13.7%  
Intercompany eliminations N/A   N/A   
Corporate & Other N/A   N/A   
Total Adjusted EBITDA¹ 8.5%  11.7%  
as a percentage of revenue     
      

Retail – Entertainment

Retail-Entertainment segment revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 was $21.4 million, an increase of approximately $2.4 million, or 12.7%, compared to $19.0 million in the prior-year period. Revenue growth was driven by strong consumer demand across all product lines. Gross margin was unchanged at 57.4%. Operating income for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 was $3.1 million compared to $2.3 million in the prior-year period. The increase in operating income was primarily driven by the segment's revenue growth.

Retail – Flooring

Retail-Flooring segment revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 was $21.4 million, a decrease of approximately $9.0 million, or 29.4%, compared to $30.4 million in the prior-year period. The decline was primarily driven by lower retail and contractor sales due to the continued headwinds in the new-home construction and home-refurbishment markets. Gross margin increased to 37.1%, compared to 35.5% in the prior-year period, reflecting a more favorable sales mix. Operating loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 was $3.2 million, compared to an operating loss of $0.7 million in the prior-year period. The increase in operating loss was driven primarily by lower revenue, partially offset by lower general and administrative expenses resulting from cost-reduction initiatives.

Flooring Manufacturing

Flooring Manufacturing segment revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 was $31.8 million, an increase of approximately $0.8 million, or 2.8%, compared to $31.0 million in the prior-year period. Flooring Manufacturing segment revenue, net of intercompany eliminations, increased approximately $1.1 million compared to the prior-year period. Gross margin decreased to 25.8%, compared to 27.6% in the prior-year period, primarily due to increased raw material and other input costs. Operating income for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 was $2.5 million, compared to $2.7 million for the prior-year period. The decrease was primarily driven by reduced gross margins, partially offset by lower operating expenses resulting from cost reduction initiatives.

Steel Manufacturing

Steel Manufacturing segment revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 was $36.3 million, an increase of approximately $2.5 million, or 7.3%, compared to $33.8 million in the prior-year period. The increase was primarily driven by higher sales volumes in the fabricated, hardened wear, and tool and die businesses, partially offset by lower revenue in the metal forming, assembly, and finishing solutions business. Steel Manufacturing segment revenue, net of intercompany eliminations, increased approximately $1.8 million compared to the prior-year period. Gross margin was 24.6%, compared to 23.0% in the prior-year period, reflecting a more favorable sales mix. Operating income was $3.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 compared to operating income of $2.3 million in the prior-year period. The increase was primarily driven by improved gross profit and lower operating expenses resulting from cost reduction initiatives.

Corporate and Other

Corporate and Other segment operating loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 was $0.9 million compared to operating income of $8,000 in the prior-year period. The change in operating loss is due to the reallocation of certain costs in the prior-year period.

Nine Months Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Summary (in thousands except per share amounts)
 For the nine months ended June 30,
  2026   2025 % Change
Revenue$320,354  $331,051 -3.2%
Gross profit$107,029  $108,797 -1.6%
Operating income$6,725  $10,857 -38.1%
Net income (loss)$(3,570) $21,746 N/A 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share$(1.16) $4.97 N/A 
Adjusted EBITDA¹$22,968  $25,379 -9.5%
          

Revenue decreased approximately $10.7 million, or 3.2%, to $320.4 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $331.1 million in the prior-year period. Revenue decreased primarily due to a decline of approximately $22.6 million in the Retail-Flooring segment, partially offset by increases of approximately $7.5 million in the Retail-Entertainment segment, $2.3 million in the Flooring Manufacturing segment, and $2.1 million in the Steel Manufacturing segment.

Gross profit decreased approximately $1.8 million, or 1.6%, to approximately $107.0 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $108.8 million in the prior-year period, primarily due to lower revenue in the Retail-Flooring segment. Gross margin increased 50 basis points to 33.4%, compared to 32.9% in the prior-year period, reflecting improved operating efficiencies in the Flooring Manufacturing and Steel Manufacturing segments, as well as a more favorable revenue mix, as the higher-margin Retail-Entertainment segment represented a larger share of consolidated revenue.

Operating income decreased approximately $4.2 million, or 38.1%, to approximately $6.7 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $10.9 million in the prior-year period. The decrease was primarily due to a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of approximately $4.0 million in the Steel Manufacturing segment in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026.

For the nine months ended June 30, 2026, net loss was approximately $3.6 million, and loss per share was $1.16, compared to net income of approximately $21.7 million and diluted EPS of $4.97 in the prior-year period. The net loss for the nine months ended June 30, 2026, includes a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of approximately $4.0 million in the Steel Manufacturing segment and a $1.4 million gain on Employee Retention Credits in the Retail-Flooring segment, both in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. The prior-year period benefited from a $1.8 million gain on Employee Retention Credits and a $1.2 million gain on the settlement of a holdback liability related to Precision Marshall. In addition, fiscal year 2025 year-to-date net income included a $22.8 million gain related to the modification of the Flooring Liquidators’ seller note, an approximately $2.8 million gain related to the settlement of the earnout liability from the Precision Metal Works, Inc. (“PMW”) acquisition, and an approximately $0.7 million gain from the settlement of PMW seller notes.

Adjusted EBITDA¹ for the nine months ended June 30, 2026, was approximately $23.0 million, a decrease of $2.4 million, or 9.5%, compared to $25.4 million in the prior-year period. The decrease is primarily due to the decrease in revenue.

Nine Months FY 2026 Segment Results (in thousands)

 For the nine months ended June 30,
  2026   2025  % Change
Revenue     
Retail - Entertainment$66,252  $58,758  12.8%
Retail - Flooring 66,969   89,519  -25.2%
Flooring Manufacturing 90,958   91,596  -0.7%
Steel Manufacturing 100,679   98,569  2.1%
Intercompany eliminations (4,521)  (7,461) N/A 
Corporate & Other 17   70  N/A 
Total Revenue$320,354  $331,051  -3.2%
      
 For the nine months ended June 30,
  2026   2025  % Change
Operating (loss) Income      
Retail - Entertainment$11,082  $8,223  34.8%
Retail - Flooring (11,467)  (5,649) -103.0%
Flooring Manufacturing 6,816   4,914  38.7%
Steel Manufacturing 3,821   5,673  -32.6%
Intercompany eliminations (530)  588  N/A 
Corporate & Other (2,997)  (2,892) N/A 
Total Operating Income$6,725  $10,857  -38.1%


 For the nine months ended June 30,
  2026   2025  % Change
Adjusted EBITDA¹     
Retail - Entertainment$11,811  $9,138  29.3%
Retail - Flooring (7,418)  (1,599) -363.9%
Flooring Manufacturing 9,595   7,810  22.9%
Steel Manufacturing 12,392   11,899  4.1%
Intercompany eliminations (444)  588  N/A 
Corporate & Other (2,968)  (2,457) N/A 
Total Adjusted EBITDA¹$22,968  $25,379  -9.5%
      
 For the nine months ended June 30,
  2026   2025   
Adjusted EBITDA¹ as a percentage of revenue     
Retail - Entertainment 17.8%  15.6%  
Retail - Flooring -11.1%  -1.8%  
Flooring Manufacturing 10.5%  8.5%  
Steel Manufacturing 12.3%  12.1%  
Intercompany eliminations N/A   N/A   
Corporate & Other N/A   N/A   
Total Adjusted EBITDA¹ 7.2%  7.7%  
as a percentage of revenue     
      

Retail – Entertainment

Retail-Entertainment segment revenue for the nine months ended June 30, 2026 was $66.3 million, an increase of approximately $7.5 million, or 12.8%, compared to $58.8 million in the prior-year period. The increase was driven by strong consumer demand across all product lines. Gross margin for the nine months ended June 30, 2026 was 57.6%, essentially flat compared to 57.7% in the prior-year period. Operating income for the nine months ended June 30, 2026 was $11.1 million compared to $8.2 million in the prior-year period. The increase in operating income was primarily driven by the segment's revenue growth.

Retail – Flooring

Retail-Flooring segment revenue for the nine months ended June 30, 2026 was $67.0 million, a decrease of approximately $22.6 million, or 25.2%, compared to $89.5 million in the prior-year period. The decline was primarily driven by lower retail and contractor sales due to the continued headwinds in the new-home construction and home-refurbishment markets. Gross margin for the nine months ended June 30, 2026 was 34.4%, compared to 35.7% in the prior-year period. The decline in gross margin was primarily due to a less favorable overall product mix. Operating loss for the nine months ended June 30, 2026 was $11.5 million, compared to an operating loss of $5.6 million in the prior-year period. The increase in operating loss was driven primarily by lower revenue, partially offset by reduced operating expenses resulting from cost-reduction initiatives.

Flooring Manufacturing

Flooring Manufacturing segment revenue for the nine months ended June 30, 2026 was $91.0 million, a decrease of approximately $0.6 million, or 0.7%, compared to $91.6 million in the prior-year period. The decline reflected lower intercompany sales to the Retail-Flooring segment as demand in the new-home construction and home-refurbishment markets remained soft. Flooring Manufacturing segment revenue, net of intercompany eliminations, increased approximately $2.3 million compared to the prior‑year period. Gross margin for the nine months ended June 30, 2026 increased to 25.9% from 25.2% in the prior‑year period, primarily due to improved manufacturing efficiency. Operating income for the nine months ended June 30, 2026, was $6.8 million, an increase of 38.7%, compared to $4.9 million for the prior-year period. The improvement in operating income reflects the combined impact of higher gross margins and the ongoing benefits of cost‑reduction actions.

Steel Manufacturing

Steel Manufacturing segment revenue for the nine months ended June 30, 2026 was $100.7 million, an increase of approximately $2.1 million, or 2.1%, compared to $98.6 million in the prior-year period. The increase in revenue was primarily driven by higher sales volumes in the fabricated, hardened wear, and tool and die businesses, partially offset by lower revenue in the metal forming, assembly, and finishing solutions business. Gross margin increased to 22.3% for the nine months ended June 30, 2026, compared to 20.7% for the prior-year period. The increase in gross margin was primarily due to a more favorable sales mix. Operating income for the nine months ended June 30, 2026 was $3.8 million, compared to $5.7 million in the prior-year period, a decrease of approximately $1.9 million primarily attributable to a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of approximately $4.0 million related to PMW, partially offset by higher gross profit.

Corporate and Other

Corporate and Other segment operating loss was $3.0 million and $2.9 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2026, and 2025, respectively.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

Adjusted EBITDA

We evaluate the performance of our operations based on financial measures, such as “Adjusted EBITDA,” which is a non-GAAP financial measure. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) before interest expense, interest income, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation, and other non-cash or nonrecurring charges. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is an important indicator of the operational strength and performance of the business, including the business’s ability to fund acquisitions and other capital expenditures and to service its debt. Additionally, this measure is used by management to evaluate operating results and perform analytical comparisons and identify strategies to improve performance. Adjusted EBITDA is also a measure that is customarily used by financial analysts to evaluate a company’s financial performance, subject to certain adjustments. Adjusted EBITDA does not represent cash flows from operations, as defined by generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), should not be construed as an alternative to net income or loss, and is indicative neither of our results of operations, nor of cash flow available to fund our cash needs. It is, however, a measurement that the Company believes is useful to investors in analyzing its operating performance. Accordingly, Adjusted EBITDA should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, net income, cash flow provided by operating activities, and other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. As companies often define non-GAAP financial measures differently, Adjusted EBITDA, as calculated by Live Ventures Incorporated, should not be compared to any similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements

The use of the word “Company” refers to Live Ventures and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Certain statements in this press release contain or may suggest “forward-looking” information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, that are intended to be covered by the “safe harbor” created by those sections. Words such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” and similar statements are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Live Ventures may also make forward-looking statements in its periodic reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, in its annual report to stockholders, in press releases and other written materials, and in oral statements made by its officers and directors to third parties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and there are a number of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by the Company, including, but not limited to, plans and objectives of management for future operations or products, the market acceptance or future success of our products, and our future financial performance. The Company cautions that these forward-looking statements are further qualified by other factors including, but not limited to, those set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. Additionally, new risk factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all such risk factors, or to assess the impact such risk factors might have on our business. Live Ventures undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

About Live Ventures Incorporated

Live Ventures is a diversified holding company with a strategic focus on value-oriented acquisitions of domestic middle-market companies. Live Ventures’ acquisition strategy is sector-agnostic and focuses on well-run, closely held businesses with a demonstrated track record of earnings growth and cash flow generation. The Company seeks opportunities to partner with management teams of its acquired businesses to build increased stockholder value through a disciplined buy-build-hold long-term focused strategy. Live Ventures was founded in 1968. In late 2011, Jon Isaac, Chief Executive Officer and strategic investor, joined the Company's Board of Directors and later refocused it into a diversified holding company. The Company’s current portfolio of diversified operating subsidiaries includes companies in the textile, flooring, tools, steel, and entertainment industries.

Contact:
Live Ventures Incorporated
Greg Powell, Director of Investor Relations
725.500.5597
gpowell@liveventures.com
www.liveventures.com

Source: Live Ventures Incorporated

LIVE VENTURES INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

  June 30, 2026  September 30, 2025 
  (Unaudited)    
Assets      
Cash $10,900  $8,831 
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $0.2 million at June 30, 2026 and $0.6 million at September 30, 2025  39,691   39,947 
Inventories, net  119,959   120,716 
Income taxes receivable  44    
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  3,828   3,568 
Total current assets  174,422   173,062 
Property and equipment, net  74,970   77,511 
Right of use asset - operating leases  60,952   53,097 
Deposits and other assets  2,026   1,498 
Intangible assets, net  16,313   20,080 
Goodwill  57,139   61,152 
Total assets $385,822  $386,400 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity      
Liabilities:      
Accounts payable $25,318  $27,369 
Accrued liabilities  32,784   31,834 
Income taxes payable     2,334 
Current portion of lease obligations - operating leases  12,654   11,495 
Current portion of lease obligations - finance leases  603   573 
Current portion of long-term debt  57,274   36,282 
Current portion of notes payable - related parties     800 
Current portion of seller notes - related parties  275   275 
Total current liabilities  128,908   110,962 
Long-term debt, net of current portion  16,929   41,880 
Lease obligation long term, net of current portion - operating leases  54,826   46,375 
Lease obligation long term, net of current portion - finance leases  42,306   42,269 
Notes payable - related parties, net of current portion  21,801   18,564 
Seller notes, net of current portion - related parties  17,972   17,945 
Deferred tax liability  8,383   9,156 
Other non-current obligations  2,813   3,945 
Total liabilities  293,938   291,096 
Commitments and contingencies      
Stockholders' equity:      
Series E convertible preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 200,000 shares authorized, 47,840 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2026 and September 30, 2025, with a liquidation preference of $0.30 per share outstanding      
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 3,071,656 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2026 and September 30, 2025  2   2 
Paid in capital  75,998   75,848 
Treasury stock common 754,391 shares as of June 30, 2026 and September 30, 2025  (9,600)  (9,600)
Treasury stock Series E preferred 80,000 shares as of June 30, 2026 and September 30, 2025  (7)  (7)
Retained earnings  25,491   29,061 
Total stockholders' equity  91,884   95,304 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $385,822  $386,400 
         


LIVE VENTURES INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(dollars in thousands, except per share)

  For the Three Months Ended June 30,  For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 
  2026  2025  2026  2025 
Revenue $108,911  $112,530  $320,354  $331,051 
Cost of revenue  71,815   74,243   213,325   222,254 
Gross profit  37,096   38,287   107,029   108,797 
             
Operating expenses:            
General and administrative expenses  27,587   26,275   83,110   84,667 
Sales and marketing expenses  4,226   4,009   13,181   13,273 
Impairment expense        4,013    
Total operating expenses  31,813   30,284   100,304   97,940 
Operating income  5,283   8,003   6,725   10,857 
Other (expense) income:            
Interest expense, net  (3,835)  (3,854)  (11,288)  (11,949)
Gain on extinguishment of debt           713 
Gain on settlement of earnout liability           2,840 
Gain on settlement of holdback liability     1,282      1,186 
Employee Retention Credit     1,469   1,400   1,824 
Gain on modification of seller note           22,784 
Other (expense) income  (62)  555   (135)  876 
Total other (expense) income, net  (3,897)  (548)  (10,023)  18,274 
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes  1,386   7,455   (3,298)  29,131 
Provision for income taxes  2,444   2,067   272   7,385 
Net (loss) income $(1,058) $5,388  $(3,570) $21,746 
             
(Loss) income per share:            
Basic $(0.34) $1.75  $(1.16) $7.01 
Diluted $(0.34) $1.24  $(1.16) $4.97 
             
Weighted average common shares outstanding:            
Basic  3,071,656   3,081,970   3,071,656   3,101,646 
Diluted  3,071,656   4,356,355   3,071,656   4,376,031 
                 

LIVE VENTURES INCORPORATED
NON-GAAP MEASURES RECONCILIATION

Adjusted EBITDA

The following table provides a reconciliation of Net (loss) income to total Adjusted EBITDA¹ for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands):

  For the Three Months Ended  For the Nine Months Ended 
  June 30, 2026  June 30, 2025  June 30, 2026  June 30, 2025 
Net income (loss) $(1,058) $5,388  $(3,570) $21,746 
Depreciation and amortization  3,834   4,547   11,679   13,362 
Stock-based compensation  50   50   150   150 
Interest expense, net  3,835   3,854   11,288   11,949 
Income tax expense (benefit)  2,444   2,067   272   7,385 
Gain on extinguishment of debt           (713)
Gain on modification of seller note           (22,784)
Gain on settlement of earnout liability           (2,840)
Gain on settlement of holdback     (1,282)     (1,186)
Gain on receipt of ERC credits     (1,469)  (1,400)  (1,824)
Impairment of goodwill        4,013    
Debt acquisition costs        59    
Acquisition costs  193      193    
Other non-recurring charges     33   284   134 
Adjusted EBITDA $9,298  $13,188  $22,968  $25,379 



FAQ

How did Live Ventures (LIVE) perform financially in fiscal Q3 2026?

Live Ventures reported Q3 2026 revenue of $108.9 million, down 3.2% year over year. According to Live Ventures, operating income was $5.3 million, with a net loss of $1.1 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $9.3 million for the quarter.

What was Live Ventures (LIVE) earnings per share in Q3 2026?

Live Ventures reported a loss per share of $(0.34) for fiscal Q3 2026. According to Live Ventures, this compares with diluted earnings per share of $1.24 in the prior-year quarter, which benefited from gains on Employee Retention Credits and a holdback liability settlement.

Which Live Ventures (LIVE) segments grew revenue in fiscal Q3 2026?

In Q3 2026, Live Ventures grew revenue in Retail-Entertainment and Steel Manufacturing. According to Live Ventures, Retail-Entertainment revenue rose 12.7% to $21.4 million, while Steel Manufacturing revenue increased 7.3% to $36.3 million, partially offsetting weakness in the Retail-Flooring segment.

How did Live Ventures' Retail-Flooring segment impact Q3 2026 results?

Retail-Flooring weighed on Q3 2026 performance, with revenue down 29.4% to $21.4 million. According to Live Ventures, the segment’s operating loss widened to $3.2 million, driven mainly by lower retail and contractor sales amid headwinds in construction and home-refurbishment markets.

What were Live Ventures (LIVE) nine-month results for fiscal 2026?

For the nine months ended June 30, 2026, revenue was $320.4 million, down 3.2% year over year. According to Live Ventures, the company reported a net loss of $3.6 million, diluted loss per share of $(1.16), and Adjusted EBITDA of $23.0 million.

What is Live Ventures' liquidity and share repurchase capacity as of June 30, 2026?

As of June 30, 2026, Live Ventures had $39.8 million in total cash availability. According to Live Ventures, this includes $10.9 million in cash and $28.9 million in credit availability, with approximately $9.5 million remaining under its $10 million share repurchase program.

Did non-recurring items affect Live Ventures' fiscal 2026 results?

Yes, fiscal 2026 results included several non-recurring items. According to Live Ventures, these included a $4.0 million non-cash goodwill impairment in Steel Manufacturing and a $1.4 million gain on Employee Retention Credits, while the prior year had multiple gains on credits and note settlements.