Ethan Allen 2026 profit down over 20% on softer sales
Ethan Allen saw sales and earnings decline in fiscal 2026 but maintained high margins, strong cash, no debt and continued sizable dividends and buybacks.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC (ETD) reports fiscal 2026 results marked by lower sales but continued profitability and a strong balance sheet. Consolidated net sales were $579.5 million, down 5.7% year over year, as contract business and order volumes softened despite a higher average ticket price.
Gross profit was $354.8 million with a gross margin of 61.2%, up 70 basis points on improved mix, lower inbound freight and headcount reductions, partly offset by higher tariffs and input costs. Operating margin declined to 7.8% from 10.1% as SG&A deleveraged on lower volume and tariffs weighed on wholesale margins.
Net income was $39.9 million and diluted EPS $1.56, both down over 20%. ETD generated $52.5 million of operating cash flow, ended with $187.5 million in cash and investments and remained debt‑free. The company paid total cash dividends of $1.81 per share (including a $0.25 special dividend), or $46.3 million, and repurchased 250,000 shares. Wholesale backlog was $44.3 million, down 9.3%, reflecting weaker orders but improved lead times. Management highlights vertical integration, North American manufacturing (about 75% of furniture), technology‑enabled design centers and omni‑channel capabilities as core strategic strengths while outlining detailed risks from macro conditions, tariffs, cyber threats, AI, labor and potential asset impairments.
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- High gross margin of 61.2%, up 70 bps year over year, supported by favorable sales mix, lower freight costs and headcount reductions.
- Company remains debt‑free with $187.5 million in cash and investments and generated $52.5 million in operating cash flow in fiscal 2026.
- Returned significant capital to shareholders via $1.81 per share in total dividends (including a $0.25 special dividend) and $4.8 million of share repurchases.
- Vertical integration with ~75% of furniture manufactured in North America supports control over quality, costs and supply chain resilience.
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- Consolidated net sales declined 5.7% to $579.5 million, reflecting lower contract sales, reduced delivered unit volume and fewer incoming orders.
- Diluted EPS fell 22.4% to $1.56, and net income declined 22.7% to $39.9 million, driven by lower sales and tariffs.
- Wholesale net sales decreased 7.9%; contract sales, including GSA shipments, dropped 56.0% and wholesale written orders were down 11.2%.
- Wholesale backlog was $44.3 million, down 9.3%, and retail written orders declined 6.1%, signaling softer future demand.
- Incremental tariffs and an estimated annual tariff cost exposure of about $15.0 million pressure margins and may require price increases that could dampen demand.
- Retail and wholesale operating income fell sharply (retail down 66.3%, wholesale down 39.0%), reducing consolidated operating margin from 10.1% to 7.8%.
Filing Explained
Ethan Allen retained authorization for 1,757,364 additional repurchase shares at June 30, 2026, while tariff exposure and leased-location obligations remain disclosed.
The Form 10-K is the company’s audited annual report. As of
No dollar value is supplied for the authorization; the filing states capacity for 1,757,364 shares, so that authorization is not a completed repurchase.
The filing estimates annual tariff cost exposure at approximately
At
The company says it experienced cybersecurity incidents but that none had materially affected, or was reasonably likely to materially affect, its business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition through the filing date; future incidents remain a stated risk.
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains certain statements which may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Generally, forward-looking statements include information concerning current expectations, projections or trends relating to results of operations, financial results, financial condition, strategic objectives and plans, expenses, dividends, share repurchases, liquidity, use of cash and cash requirements, borrowing capacity, investments, future economic performance, and our business and industry. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These forward-looking statements may include words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “believe,” “continue,” “confident,” “may,” “will,” “short-term,” “target,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “future,” “strategy,” “opportunity,” “would,” “guidance,” “non-recurring,” “one-time,” “unusual,” “should,” “likely,” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events.
Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those that are expected. Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “we,” “us,” “our,” “Ethan Allen” or the “Company”) derive many of its forward-looking statements from operating budgets and forecasts, which are based upon many detailed assumptions. While the Company believes that its assumptions are reasonable, it cautions that it is very difficult to predict the impact of known factors and it is impossible for the Company to anticipate all factors that could affect actual results and matters that are identified as “short-term,” “non-recurring,” “unusual,” “one-time,” or other words and terms of similar meaning may in fact recur in one or more future financial reporting periods. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations, or cautionary statements, are disclosed in Item 1A, Risk Factors, Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company, or persons acting on its behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements, as well as other cautionary statements. A reader should evaluate all forward-looking statements made in this Annual Report on Form 10-K in the context of these risks and uncertainties. Given the risks and uncertainties surrounding forward-looking statements, you should not place undue reliance on these statements. Many of these factors are beyond our ability to control or predict.
The forward-looking statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are made only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
Overview
Ethan Allen is a leading interior design company, manufacturer and retailer in the home furnishings marketplace. We are a global luxury home fashion brand that is vertically integrated from product design through home delivery, which offers our customers stylish product offerings, artisanal quality, and personalized service. We are known for the quality and craftsmanship of our products as well as for the exceptional personal service from design to delivery, and for our commitment to social responsibility and sustainable operations. Our strong network of entrepreneurial leaders and interior designers provide complimentary interior design service to our clients and sell a full range of home furnishing products through a retail network of design centers located throughout the United States (“U.S.”) and abroad as well as online at ethanallen.com.
Ethan Allen design centers represent a mix of locations operated by independent licensees and Company-operated locations. At June 30, 2026, the Company operates 141 retail design centers with 136 located in the U.S. and five in Canada. Our 43 independently operated design centers are located in the U.S., Asia, the Middle East and Europe. We manufacture approximately 75% of our furniture in our North American manufacturing plants and have been recognized for product quality and craftsmanship since we were founded in 1932. We own and operate eleven manufacturing facilities, including four manufacturing plants, one sawmill, one rough mill and one kiln dry lumberyard in the U.S., three manufacturing plants in Mexico and one manufacturing plant in Honduras. The Company also partners with suppliers located in Europe, Asia, and other countries to produce and import various products that support the business.
We regularly update display presentations and floor plans, strengthen the qualifications of our designers through training and certifications and combine technology with personal service in our design centers. Over the past 10 years, 25% of our design centers are new or have been relocated as we continually evaluate our retail footprint. In the past five years, we have either opened or relocated 17 design centers with an average size of 7,230 square feet. These new design centers reflect our shift to lifestyle centers that better project our brand and optimize space. During fiscal 2026, four new Company-operated design centers were opened that showcase Ethan Allen home furnishings while combining complimentary interior design services with technology.
Business Strategy
Our vertical integration is a competitive advantage for us. Our North American manufacturing and logistics operations are an integral part of an overall strategy to maximize production efficiencies and maintain this competitive advantage. Being vertically integrated across retail, manufacturing and logistics gives us additional flexibility to navigate changing economic conditions while managing quality and service at a high level. We strive to deliver value to our shareholders through the execution of our strategic initiatives focused on the concept of constant reinvention. Ethan Allen has a distinct vision of classic American style with a modern perspective, which we believe differentiates us from our competitors. Our business model is to maintain continued focus on (i) providing relevant product offerings, (ii) capitalizing on the professional and personal service offered to our clients by our interior design professionals, (iii) leveraging the benefits of our vertical integration including a strong manufacturing presence in North America, (iv) regularly investing in new technologies across all aspects of our vertically integrated business, (v) maintaining a strong logistics network, (vi) communicating our messages with strong marketing campaigns, and (vii) utilizing our website, ethanallen.com, as a key marketing tool to drive traffic to our retail design centers.
We aim to position Ethan Allen as a premier interior design destination and a preferred brand offering products of superior style, quality, and value to clients with a comprehensive solution for their home furnishing and interior design needs. We operate our business with an entrepreneurial attitude, staying focused on long-term growth, and treating our employees, vendors, and clients with dignity and respect.
Product
Ethan Allen has kept a disciplined approach to core product assortment. Our focus on maximizing customization and client choice has helped us minimize unnecessary complexity. As a leading interior design destination, our strategy supports personalization and customization, allowing clients and designers to tailor products. We manufacture 75% of the furniture we offer by combining the craftsmanship of our skilled associates with technology in our North American facilities. Every product bears the distinctive quality of the Ethan Allen brand and is sold under the one Ethan Allen brand name. Meticulously hand-guided stitching dresses our upholstery frames and our case goods wood furniture is crafted from premium lumber and veneers, which are individually finished and customized. Our commitment to using leading construction techniques is evident, including using mortise and tenon joinery and four-corner glued dovetail joinery for drawers. These elements are part of Ethan Allen's identity, solidifying our reputation for quality, style and exclusive home furnishings and décor. We exclusively sell Ethan Allen products in our design centers.
Our vertically integrated approach empowers us to introduce new products, oversee design specifications, and uphold consistent levels of excellence across all product lines. Alongside our seven manufacturing facilities in the U.S., we possess three upholstery manufacturing plants in Mexico and a case goods manufacturing facility in Honduras. We selectively outsource the remaining 25% of our products, primarily from Asia. Our sourcing partners must adhere to our quality standards, specifications and social responsibility. If any of these suppliers experience financial or other difficulties, we believe we have alternative sources of supply to prevent temporary disruptions in our imported product flow. We believe our strategic investments in manufacturing facilities and the sourcing from foreign and domestic suppliers position us to accommodate future growth while retaining control over costs, quality and customer service.
Our product assortment has increased in recent years, driven by substantial growth in Home Accents, Lighting, Outdoor, Area Rugs and expanded customization across Upholstery and Case Goods collections. The growth in our product assortment has been driven less by an increase in the number of SKUs, but more by our ability to offer clients significantly more choice through customization. This allows us to create countless variations from a single product while maintaining inventory discipline and operational efficiency.
Projection
Our design centers are interior design destinations, with technology-driven projections and dedicated workstations that foster collaboration between designers and clients. When clients enter, they see a gallery showroom with a certain number of room projections depending on the design center’s square footage. Touchscreens located throughout the sales floor enable clients to browse at their own pace or with a designer’s guidance. In-store presentations often take place at freestanding designer workstations that are equipped with large flat-panel touchscreen displays to share floorplans and 3D renderings. These workstations also provide space for designers to showcase samples. The overall structure of each location equips designers with the tools they need to create personalized presentations for each client, while also giving clients the sense that what they need to realize their design vision is at their fingertips.
During fiscal 2026, new design centers were opened in Colorado Springs, Concord (Canada), San Diego and Vancouver that showcase our ability to combine complimentary interior design services with technology. We ended fiscal 2026 with 171 retail design centers in North America, including 141 Company-operated and 30 independently owned and operated locations, as well as 13 additional design centers outside North America.
Combining Technology with Personal Service
A person who walks into an Ethan Allen design center isn’t met by a salesperson; they’re greeted by an interior designer qualified to solve a range of challenges, from simply recommending a piece of furniture to managing a whole-home redesign. Clients can collaborate with any of our professional designers at our design centers, in their own homes, or via virtual appointment.
Our unique combination of personal service and technology enhances the clients’ Ethan Allen experience, including the use of virtual design appointment capabilities at ethanallen.com. We leverage EA inHome®, an augmented reality mobile app, which empowers clients to preview Ethan Allen products in their homes, at scale, in a wide-variety of fabrics and finishes. With the 3D Room Planner, our designers generate both 2D floor plans and immersive 4K, realistic 3D walk-throughs of the interior designs they create. Clients can view items in 3D, read product details, share, save item lists, and utilize augmented reality views in their homes, either via a QR code on their desktop or directly when browsing on a mobile device. With so much of our product customizable, we encourage our clients to get personalized help from our interior design professionals either in person or through virtual chat. Our state-of-the-art fabric-to-frame configurator empowers designers to visualize over 1,000 fabrics and a wide range of construction options on upholstered frames. This cutting-edge addition to our technology stack offers clients a real-time preview of what their custom upholstery will look like. All of these technologies have been pivotal to our ability to serve clients and provide ways to collaborate and create an exceptional experience.
Marketing
Ethan Allen’s marketing strategy focuses on the promotion of our core brand differentiators: complimentary interior design service, quality and craftsmanship, customization, and premier home delivery. Our brand projection shows two important design perspectives: classic design, modern perspective; and modern design, classic perspective. We convey our messaging across multiple channels, from digital mediums like social media and email campaigns to more traditional channels like direct mail, TV and radio, which help generate interest, drive traffic and reinforce that Ethan Allen is a welcoming and inspirational experience and brand. Our local design centers also engage in grassroots marketing to drive additional interest in our brand.
Omni-Channel Approach
Our integrated omni-channel model supports our interior design led client experience and the execution of our initiatives. By combining design centers with digital engagement, interior design services, exclusive artisan-crafted products, and premier home delivery, our omni-channel model offers purchasing and personalized service at scale. This integrated approach allows product, service and manufacturing channels to reinforce one another, supporting higher client engagement, repeat behavior and durable growth over time. We consider our ethanallen.com website an extension of our retail design centers and not a separate segment of our business. Our website includes enhanced search capabilities, expanded live chat services, online appointment booking and product display pages.
Raw Materials and Supply Chain
The principal raw materials used in our manufacturing include lumber, logs, veneers, plywood, hardware, glue, finishing materials, glass, steel, fabrics, leather, frames, foam and filling material. The various types of wood include soft maple, wormy maple, red oak, garapa, birch, rubber wood, teak and cherry. These raw materials are for cover (primarily fabrics and leather), polyester batting and polyurethane foam for cushioning and padding, lumber and plywood for frames, steel for motion mechanisms and various other metal components for fabrication of products.
Our raw materials are purchased both domestically and outside the U.S. We have no significant long-term supply contracts, do not depend on any one supplier and believe we have sufficient alternate sources of supply to prevent significant long-term disruption to our operations. Appropriate amounts of inventory are typically stocked to maintain adequate production levels. Our diversified sourcing strategy and ability to manufacture approximately 75% of the furniture we sell in our North American facilities leaves us with limited exposure to any one particular country on the remaining 25% of products that are imported. We enter into standard purchase agreements with foreign and domestic suppliers to source selected products. The terms of these arrangements are customary for the industry and do not contain any long-term contractual obligations on our behalf. We believe we maintain good relationships with our suppliers.
Seasonality
We believe that the demand for home furnishings generally reflects sensitivity to overall economic conditions, including consumer confidence, discretionary spending, sales of new and existing homes, interest and inflationary rates, the health of the financial markets, the level of mortgage refinancing, retail trends and unemployment rates. In a typical year, we schedule production to maintain consistent manufacturing activity throughout the year. We typically shut down our manufacturing plants for one week at the beginning of each fiscal year to perform routine maintenance. No individual fiscal quarter contributed more than 26.1% of our annual consolidated net sales during the past three fiscal years, thus limiting our exposure to seasonality.
Segments
We have strategically aligned our business into two reportable segments: wholesale and retail. These two segments represent strategic business areas of our enterprise that operate separately and provide their own distinctive services. We evaluate the performance of our respective segments based upon net sales and operating income. Intersegment transactions result from the wholesale sale of inventory to the retail segment, including the related profit margin. Financial information related to our segments are disclosed in Note 19, Segment Information, of the notes to our consolidated financial statements included under Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Client Base
Interior designer-led projects typically average higher order values, repeat purchasing behavior and increase visibility into future projects. We sell home furnishings and accents to clients through our 141 Company-operated design centers that make up our retail segment and 43 independently operated design centers located in the U.S., Asia, the Middle East and Europe, which are included within our wholesale segment. This mix is supported by our omni-channel model and service-oriented approach. Our wholesale segment net sales include sales to our retail segment, which are eliminated in consolidation, and sales to our independent retailers and other third parties. No single client represented more than 10% of our consolidated net sales during fiscal 2026. Our ten largest clients were all within our wholesale segment and accounted for 9% of consolidated net sales during fiscal 2026 compared with 11% of consolidated net sales during fiscal 2025. These clients were nine independent retailers and the U.S. government General Services Administration (“GSA”).
Backlog
We define backlog as any written order received that has not yet been delivered. Our wholesale backlog consists of written orders received from our retail network of independently operated design centers, Company-operated design centers, and contract business clients that have not yet been delivered. Our retail backlog is undelivered written orders associated with retail clients. Our backlog fluctuates based on the timing of net orders booked, manufacturing production, the timing of imported product receipts, the timing and volume of shipments, and the timing of various promotional events. Historically, the size of our backlog varies and may not be indicative of our future sales, and therefore, we do not rely entirely on backlogs to predict future sales. At June 30, 2026 our wholesale backlog was $44.3 million, down 9.3% from a year ago due to a slowdown in orders and improved customer lead times.
Distribution and Logistics
We distribute our products primarily through three national distribution centers, each owned by the Company and strategically located in North Carolina and Virginia. These distribution centers provide effective cross-dock operations to receive and ship Ethan Allen product from our manufacturing facilities and third-party suppliers to our retail network of Company and independently operated retail home delivery centers. Retail home delivery centers prepare products for delivery into clients’ homes. At June 30, 2026, our Company-operated retail design centers were supported by 17 Company-operated retail home delivery centers and four home delivery centers operated by third parties. We utilize independent carriers to ship our products. Our practice has been to sell our products at the same delivered cost to all Company and independently operated design centers throughout the U.S., regardless of their shipping point.
Competition
The home furnishings industry is a highly fragmented and competitive business. There has been increased competition from both digital retailers and those with a brick-and-mortar presence. We compete with numerous individual retail home furnishing stores as well as national and regional chains. We believe we compete primarily on the basis of design, quality, personal service, prompt delivery, product availability and value. We further believe that we are well-positioned to compete on the basis of each of these factors and that, more specifically under our vertical integration structure, our complimentary interior design service, direct manufacturing, a logistics network including white glove delivery service and relevant product offerings, create a competitive advantage. We also believe that we differentiate ourselves further with the caliber of our interior design professionals, who combine personal service with technology.
Intellectual Property
We currently hold trademarks, service marks and copyrights for the Ethan Allen name, logos and designs in a broad range of classes for both products and services in the U.S. and in many foreign countries. We also have registered our slogans utilized in connection with promoting brand awareness, retail sales and certain collection names. In addition, we have registered and maintain the internet domain name of ethanallen.com. We view such trademarks, logos, service marks and domain names as valuable assets and have an ongoing program to diligently monitor and defend, through appropriate action, against their unauthorized use. The Company regularly reviews the necessity for renewal as registrations expire.
Government Contracts
Other than standard provisions contained in our contracts with the U.S. government, we do not believe that any significant portion of our business is subject to material renegotiation of profits or termination of contracts or subcontracts at the election of government entities. Ethan Allen sells to the U.S. government both through GSA Multiple Award Schedule Contracts and through competitive bids. The GSA Multiple Award Schedule Contract pricing is principally based upon our commercial price list in effect when the contract is initiated. We are required to receive GSA approval to apply list price increases during the term of the Multiple Award Schedule Contract period.
Human Capital Management
We operate our business with an entrepreneurial attitude, staying focused on long-term growth, and treating our employees, vendors, and clients with dignity and respect. At June 30, 2026, our employee count totaled 3,062, with 2,137 employees in our wholesale segment and 925 in our retail segment. The majority of our employees are employed on a full-time basis and none of our employees are represented by unions or collective bargaining agreements. In managing our business, we focus on a number of key human capital objectives, which are rooted in our core values and include health and safety, social responsibility and compensation and benefits. We are committed to offering opportunities and retaining talent based on merit, using standards that are free of discrimination and mandates. We believe our relationship with our employees is positive.
Ethan Allen strives to promote individual initiative, excellence and hard work. We believe our employees have an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for style, a drive for excellence, and creativity, which has fostered a culture that embraces integrity and innovation. We believe in creating and fostering a workplace in which all our employees feel valued and empowered to do their best work and contribute their ideas and perspectives. Our initiatives include maintaining an environment free from discrimination or harassment of any kind, and continuing to offer opportunities based solely on merit and qualifications. We maintain and enforce our policy prohibiting discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
Ethan Allen is dedicated to upholding ethical standards in all aspects of our business operations as well as adhering to applicable labor norms. The Company’s Code of Conduct provides a clear and thorough ethics standard for all employees, officers, and directors with respect to interactions with clients, vendors and other employees. Ethan Allen provides multiple avenues through which to report inappropriate behavior, including a whistleblower hotline.
Health and Safety
Ethan Allen is committed to protecting the health and safety of our employees. We have safety programs in place for our employees to receive the proper training and education. In addition, we have partnered with local communities in some of our North American manufacturing workshops to provide transportation to and from work and offer daily low-cost meals. In coordination with national healthcare systems for our manufacturing facilities outside of the U.S., we provide on-site medical clinics. We believe this commitment enables us to run our business operations without sacrificing the safety of our employees.
A Culture of Social Responsibility
Throughout our history, philanthropy has been a core value to Ethan Allen. We strive to develop exceptional programs based on partnerships where employees feel a sense of connection and pride in their communities and our mission is to enhance the quality of life in the communities in which we work and live. During fiscal 2026, and for the seventh year in a row, the Mexican Center for Corporate Philanthropy and the Alliance for Corporate Social Responsibility recognized Ethan Allen’s upholstery manufacturing operations in Silao, as “Environmentally and Socially Responsible” for our ongoing commitment to socially responsible management.
Compensation and Benefits
Our compensation programs are designed to attract, retain and motivate team members to achieve strong results. We benchmark our compensation and benefits programs against those of comparable industries and in the geographic areas where our facilities are located. We believe that our compensation and benefits are competitive and allow us to attract and retain skilled labor. Benefits we offer include access to healthcare plans, financial and physical wellness programs, paid time off, parental leave and retirement benefits, including a 401(k) plan with Company-matching contributions.
Talent Development and Career Mobility
We invest in our employees through accessible resources and training programs that help our employees navigate and foster meaningful careers. We offer the opportunity to do meaningful work and learn on the job, supplemented by programs designed to build individual, team and leadership skills. Through these programs, we give our employees the tools to succeed, continue learning and develop their careers while building a strong talent bench to support our future success.
Sustainability
We are committed to sustainable business practices that incorporate social, environmental, health and safety programs into our global manufacturing, distribution, home delivery and retail design centers.
Our environmental initiatives include but are not limited to:
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Use of responsibly harvested Appalachian woods, including maintaining a wood sourcing policy; more than 50% of our wood furniture sold is from materials sourced from certified, recycled or reclaimed wood. During fiscal 2026, Ethan Allen was awarded the designation of “High Score” by The Sustainable Furnishings Council and the National Wildlife Federation for its wood sourcing policies and commitment to sustainable wood |
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Investment in machinery and technology to cut down the landfill waste we generate by packaging our furniture with custom-sized plastic wrap and cartons to reduce excess packaging waste |
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Continual review and investigation of ways to reduce our carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions |
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Compliance with all required climate risk assessments; during fiscal 2026, Ethan Allen completed its climate-related financial risk report, which summarized the outcome of the climate risk assessment conducted across the Company’s operations in California |
The Company requires its sourcing facilities that manufacture Ethan Allen branded products to implement a labor compliance program and meet or exceed the standards established for preventing child labor, involuntary labor, coercion and harassment, discrimination, and restrictions to freedom of association. These facilities are also required to provide a safe environment in all workspaces, compliance with all local wage and hour laws and regulations, compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations, and are required to authorize Ethan Allen or its designated agents (including third-party auditing companies) to engage in monitoring activities to confirm compliance.
Regulation and Legislation
We are subject to numerous regulations, including labor and employment laws, customs and trade laws, consumer protection, privacy, safety, real estate, environmental and zoning and occupancy laws, and other laws and regulations that regulate retailers and govern the promotion and sale of merchandise and the operation of our design centers, manufacturing and distribution facilities in the jurisdictions where we source products. We have policies intended to ensure that we conduct business in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. While we cannot predict policy changes by various regulatory agencies or unexpected operational or other developments, we believe we are in material compliance with laws applicable to our business.
Corporate Contact Information
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. is a Delaware corporation with its principal executive office located in Danbury, Connecticut.
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Founded: 1932 |
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Incorporated in Delaware: 1989 |
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Mailing address of the Company’s headquarters: 25 Lake Avenue Ext., Danbury, Connecticut 06811-5286 |
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Telephone number: +1 (203) 743-8000 |
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Website address: ethanallen.com |
Information about our Executive Officers
Listed below are the names, ages and positions of our current executive officers and, if they had not held those positions for the past five years, their former positions during that period with Ethan Allen or other companies. This information is presented as of September 3, 2026, the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
M. Farooq Kathwari*, age 82
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Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer since 1988 |
Douglas H. Diefenbach, age 72
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Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development since November 2024 |
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Vice President, Business Development from August 2024 to November 2024 |
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Vice President, Design Center Development from May 2017 to August 2024 |
Stephanie K. Durgee, age 40
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Senior Vice President, Merchandising since May 2026 |
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Vice President, Merchandising from March 2025 to May 2026 |
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Joined the Company in February 2025 as Senior Director Case Goods |
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Prior to joining the Company, held the position of Senior Merchant of N.A. Retail for Design Within Reach® a division of MillerKnoll, Inc. from September 2018 to February 2025 |
Matthew J. McNulty, age 48
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Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since December 2021 |
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Vice President, Finance and Treasurer from February 2020 to December 2021 |
Amy Phillips, age 52
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Executive Vice President, Retail Division since August 2024 |
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Executive Vice President, Retail Network and Business Development from December 2021 to August 2024 |
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Senior Vice President, Retail from March 2021 to December 2021 |
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Mr. Kathwari is the sole executive officer of the Company who operates under a written employment agreement. |
Available Information
Information contained in our Investor Relations section of our website at https://ir.ethanallen.com is not part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Information that we furnish or file with the SEC, including our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K or exhibits included in these reports are available for download, free of charge, on our Investor Relations website soon after such reports are filed with or furnished to the SEC. Our SEC filings, including exhibits filed therewith, are also available free of charge through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
The charters for our Board of Directors’ Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, and Corporate Governance, Nominations and Sustainability Committee, as well as our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, Corporate Governance Guidelines, Insider Trading Policy, Policy Governing the Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Policy are all available on our website.
Additionally, we broadcast live our quarterly earnings calls via the News & Events section of our Investor Relations website. We also provide notifications of news or announcements regarding our financial performance, including SEC filings, press and earnings releases, and investor events as part of our Investor Relations website. The contents of this website are not intended to be incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K or in any other report or document the Company files with the SEC and any reference to this section of our website is intended to be inactive textual references only.
Additional Information
Additional information with respect to the Company’s business is included within the following pages and is incorporated herein by reference:
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
The following risks could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, cash flows, results of operations and could cause the trading price of our common stock to decline. These risk factors do not identify all risks that we face; our operations could also be affected by factors that are not presently known to us or that we currently consider to be immaterial to our operations. Investors should also refer to the other information set forth in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and our financial statements including the related notes. Investors should carefully consider all risks, including those disclosed, before making an investment decision.
Home Furnishings Industry Risks
Declines in certain economic conditions, which impact consumer confidence and consumer spending, could negatively impact our sales, results of operations and liquidity.
Historically, the home furnishings industry has been subject to cyclical variations in the economy and to uncertainty regarding future economic prospects. Should current economic conditions weaken, the current rate of housing starts further decline, or elevated inflation persist, consumer confidence and demand for home furnishings could deteriorate which has in the past and could in the future adversely affect our business through its impact on the performance of our Company-operated design centers, as well as on our independent licensees and the ability of a number of them to meet their obligations to us. Our principal products are consumer goods that may be considered discretionary purchases. Economic downturns and prolonged negative conditions in the economy have in the past and could in the future effect consumer spending habits by decreasing the overall demand for discretionary items, including home furnishings. Factors influencing consumer spending include general economic and financial market conditions, consumer disposable income, fuel prices, recession and fears of recession, U.S. government default or shutdown, high unemployment, war, availability of consumer credit, consumer debt levels, the housing market, increased interest rates, sales tax rates, changes in global trade policies including tariffs, inflation, civil disturbances and terrorist activities, consumer confidence, natural disasters and consumer perceptions of personal well‑being and security, including health epidemics or pandemics.
Increased competition may result in a decrease in our sales, earnings and liquidity.
The residential home furnishings industry is highly competitive and fragmented. We currently compete with many other manufacturers and retailers, including digital retailers, some of which offer widely advertised products, and others, several of which are large retail dealers offering their own store-branded products. Competition in the residential home furnishings industry is based on quality, style of products, value and service. The highly competitive nature of the industry means we are constantly subject to the risk of losing market share, which would likely decrease our future sales, earnings and liquidity.
A significant shift in consumer preference toward purchasing products online could have a materially adverse impact on our sales and operating margin.
Online sales compete heavily on price as opposed to style, service and quality. A significant shift in consumer preference towards exclusively purchasing products online could have a materially adverse impact on our sales and operating margin as a majority of our sales are finalized within our physical brick and mortar design centers.
We are able to meet clients where they prefer to shop, through home calls, online or in the design center. However, a material shift to online only could significantly reduce our competitive advantage, which could lead to reduced sales. Evolving technologies are altering the manner in which the Company and its competitors communicate and transact with customers. Adoption of new technology and related changes in customer behavior present a specific risk in the event we are unable to successfully execute our technology plans or adjust them over time if needed. If we do not continue to enhance our digital capabilities and the online client experience at a pace that keeps up with evolving customer expectations (including with respect to online shopping, virtual design tools and other digital experiences) and competitive offerings (including via the use of digital and omni-channel capabilities), or if our ongoing investments in these areas do not achieve the results we anticipate, our ability to attract and retain clients, particularly younger or digitally-oriented consumers, could be adversely affected, which could have a material adverse effect on our sales, results of operations and competitive position.
Risks Related to our Brand and Product Offerings
Inability to maintain and enhance our brand may materially adversely impact our business.
Maintaining and enhancing our brand is critical to our ability to expand our base of customers and may require us to make substantial investments. Our advertising campaigns utilize direct mail, digital, newspapers, magazines, television, and radio to maintain and enhance our existing brand equity. We cannot provide assurance that our advertising and other efforts to promote and maintain awareness of our brand will not require us to incur substantial costs. If these efforts are unsuccessful or we incur substantial costs in connection with these efforts, our business, operating results and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.
Failure to successfully anticipate or respond to changes in consumer tastes and trends in a timely manner could materially adversely impact our business, operating results and financial condition.
Sales of our products are dependent upon consumer acceptance of our product designs, styles, and quality. We continuously monitor changes in home design trends through attendance at trade shows, industry events, internal and external marketing research, and regular communication with our retailers and design professionals who provide valuable input on consumer tendencies. However, as with many retailers, our business is susceptible to changes in consumer tastes and trends. Such tastes and trends can change rapidly and any delay or failure to anticipate or respond to changing consumer tastes and trends in a timely manner could materially adversely impact our business and operating results.
Competition from manufacturers and retailers may materially adversely affect our business, operating results or financial condition.
Our wholesale segment competes with other U.S. and foreign manufacturers. Our retail network competes with a diverse group of retailers ranging from specialty stores to traditional home furnishings and department stores, any of which may operate locally, regionally, nationally or globally, as well as online. We also compete with these and other retailers for retail locations as well as for design professionals and management personnel. This competition could materially adversely affect our future financial performance.
Industry globalization has led to increased competitive pressures brought about by the increasing volume of imported finished goods and components, and the development of manufacturing capabilities in other countries, specifically within Asia. In addition, because many non-U.S. manufacturers are typically able to maintain lower production costs, including the cost of labor and overhead, imported product may be capable of being sold at a lower price to consumers, which, in turn, could lead to some measure of further industry‐wide price deflation.
We may not be able to maintain our current design center locations at current costs. We may also fail to successfully select and secure design center locations.
Our design centers are typically located in urban settings as freestanding destinations or as part of suburban shopping malls, depending upon the real estate opportunities in a particular market. Our business competes with other retailers and as a result, our success may be affected by our ability to renew current design center leases and to select and secure appropriate retail locations for existing and future design centers.
We have exposure to market risk related to the commercial real estate market. At June 30, 2026, there were 141 Company-operated retail design centers averaging approximately 13,700 square feet in size per location. Of these 141 properties, we own 48 and lease 93. Our retail segment real estate holdings could suffer significant impairment in value if we are forced to close design centers and sell or lease the related properties during periods of weakness in certain markets. We are also exposed to risk related to conditions in the commercial real estate rental market with respect to the right-of-use assets we carry on our balance sheet for leased design centers and retail home delivery centers. At June 30, 2026, the unamortized balance of such right-of-use assets totaled $107.7 million. Should we have to close or abandon one or more of these leased locations, we could incur additional impairment charges if rental market conditions do not support a fair value for the right of use asset in excess of carrying value.
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Risks
Our number of manufacturing sites may increase our exposure to business disruptions and could result in higher costs.
We have a limited number of manufacturing locations. Our upholstery operations consist of three upholstery plants in North Carolina as well as three plants in Mexico. Our case goods operations are supported by two manufacturing plants located in Vermont and Honduras, as well as one sawmill, one rough mill and one kiln dry lumberyard. If any of our manufacturing sites experience significant business interruption, our ability to manufacture or deliver our products in a timely manner would likely be impacted. Fewer locations could result in longer distances for delivery and could result in higher costs to transport products if fuel costs significantly increase.
Disruptions of our supply chain and supply chain management could have a material adverse effect on our operating and financial results.
Disruption of the Company’s supply chain capabilities due to trade restrictions, political instability, increased tariffs, severe weather, natural disasters, public health crises, terrorism, product recalls, global unrest, war, labor supply or stoppages, the financial and/or operational instability of key suppliers and carriers, or other reasons could impair the Company’s ability to distribute its products. To the extent we are unable to mitigate the likelihood or potential impact of such events, there could be a material adverse effect on our operating and financial results. Furthermore, supply chain disruptions could materially adversely impact our manufacturing production and fulfillment of backlog.
Fluctuations in the price, availability and quality of raw materials and imported finished goods could result in increased costs and cause production delays which could result in a decline in sales, either of which could materially adversely impact our earnings.
In manufacturing furniture we use various types of logs, lumber, fabrics, plywood, frames, leathers, finishing materials, foam, steel and other raw materials. Fluctuations in the price, availability and quality of raw materials could result in increased costs or a delay in manufacturing our products, which in turn could result in a delay in delivering products to our customers. Although we have instituted measures to ensure our supply chain remains open to us, higher raw material prices and costs of sourced products could have an adverse effect on our future margins. While we strive to maintain a number of sources for our raw materials, decreased availability on raw materials may create additional pricing and availability pressures.
Imported finished goods represent approximately 25% of our consolidated net sales. The prices paid for these imported products include tariffs and inbound freight. To the extent that we experience incremental tariffs and/or inbound freight costs, we may increase our selling prices to offset the impact. However, increases in selling prices may not fully mitigate the impact of the cost increases which would adversely impact operating income.
Environmental, Health and Safety Risks
Our current and former manufacturing and retail operations and products are subject to environmental, health and safety requirements.
We use and generate hazardous substances in our manufacturing operations. In addition, the manufacturing properties on which we currently operate and those on which we have ceased operations are and have been used for industrial purposes. Our manufacturing operations and, to a lesser extent, our retail operations involve risk of personal injury or death. We are subject to environmental, health and safety laws and regulations relating to our products, current and former properties and our current operations. These laws and regulations provide for substantial fines and criminal sanctions for violations and sometimes require the installation of costly pollution control or safety equipment, or costly changes in operations to limit pollution or decrease the likelihood of injuries. We may also become subject to potentially material liabilities for the investigation and cleanup of contaminated properties and to claims alleging personal injury or property damage resulting from exposure to or releases of hazardous substances or personal injury because of an unsafe workplace.
In addition, noncompliance with, or stricter enforcement of, existing laws and regulations, adoption of more stringent new laws and regulations, discovery of previously unknown contamination or imposition of new or increased requirements could require us to incur costs or become the basis of new or increased liabilities that could be material. Further, enhanced regulation in other environmental, health and safety matters could result in increased compliance costs and subject us to additional potential liabilities. The extent of these costs and risks is difficult to predict and will depend in large part on the extent of new regulations and the ways in which those regulations are enforced.
Product recalls or product safety concerns could materially adversely affect our sales and operating results.
If the Company's merchandise offerings do not meet applicable safety standards or consumers' expectations regarding safety, the Company could experience decreased sales, increased costs and/or be exposed to legal and reputational risk. Although we require that all of our vendors comply with applicable product safety laws and regulations, we are dependent on them to ensure that the products we buy comply with all safety standards. Events that give rise to actual, potential or perceived product safety concerns could expose the Company to government enforcement action and/or private litigation. Reputational damage caused by real or perceived product safety concerns or product recalls could negatively affect the Company's business and results of operations.
Technology and Data Security Risks
We rely extensively on information technology systems to process transactions, summarize results, and manage our business and that of certain independent retailers. Disruptions in both our primary and back-up systems could adversely affect our business and operating results.
Our primary and back-up information technology systems are subject to damage or interruption from power outages, computer and telecommunications failures, viruses, phishing attempts, spoofing, cyberattacks, malware and ransomware attacks, security breaches, severe weather, natural disasters, and errors by employees or third-party contractors. Though losses arising from some of these issues may be covered by insurance, interruptions to our critical business information technology systems or failure of our back-up systems could result in longer production times or negatively impact clients resulting in damage to our reputation and a reduction in sales. If our critical information technology systems or back-up systems were damaged or ceased to function properly, we might have to make a significant investment to repair or replace them.
Further, information systems of our suppliers or service providers may be vulnerable to attacks by hackers and other security breaches, including computer viruses and malware, through the internet, email attachments and persons with access to these information systems. If our suppliers or service providers were to experience a system disruption, attack or security breach that impacts a critical function, it could result in disruptions in our supply chain, the loss of sales and customers, potential liability for damages to our customers, reputational damage and incremental costs, which could adversely affect our business, results of operations and profitability.
Successful cyberattacks and the failure to maintain adequate cybersecurity systems and procedures could materially harm our operations.
Cyberattacks designed to gain access to and extract sensitive information or otherwise affect or compromise the confidentially, integrity, and availability of information, including phishing attempts, denial of service attacks, and malware or ransomware incidents, have occurred over the last several years at a number of major global companies and have resulted in, among other things, the unauthorized release of confidential information, system failures including material business disruptions, and negative brand and reputational impacts. Despite widespread recognition of the cyberattack threat and improved data protection methods, cyberattacks on organizations continue to be sophisticated, persistent, and ever-changing, making it difficult to prevent and detect these attacks. Additionally, we rely on third-party service providers to execute certain business processes and maintain certain information technology systems and infrastructure, and we supply such third-party providers with the personal information required for those services.
Cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated with evolving technologies, including artificial intelligence, and in some cases have caused significant harm. Computer hackers and others routinely attempt to breach the security of technology products, services and systems, and to fraudulently induce employees, customers, or others to disclose information or unwittingly provide access to systems or data. We operate many aspects of our business through server and web‐based technologies, and store various types of data on such servers or with third parties who in turn store it on servers and in the cloud. Any disruption to the internet or to the Company's or its service providers' global technology infrastructure, including malware, insecure coding, “Acts of God,” attempts to penetrate networks, data theft or loss and human error, could have adverse effects on the Company's operations.
During fiscal 2026, we experienced attempts to breach our networks and systems, and we expect such attempts to continue. A cyberattack of our systems or networks that impairs our information technology systems could disrupt our business operations and result in loss of service to customers. We believe we have a comprehensive cybersecurity program designed to protect and preserve the integrity of our information technology systems. We expect to continue to experience attempted cyberattacks of our IT systems or networks, through malware, ransomware, computer viruses, phishing attempts, social engineering and other means of unauthorized access; however, none of the attempted cyberattacks has had a material impact on our operations or financial condition to date. If a computer security breach or cyberattack affects our systems or results in the unauthorized release of proprietary or personally identifiable information, our reputation could be materially damaged, our customer confidence could be diminished, and our operations, including technical support for our devices, could be impaired. We would also be exposed to litigation and potential liability, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition. Moreover, the costs to eliminate or alleviate network security problems, bugs, viruses, worms, malicious software programs and security vulnerabilities could be significant, and our efforts to address these problems may not be successful, resulting potentially in the theft, loss, destruction or corruption of information we store electronically, as well as unexpected interruptions, delays or cessation of service, any of which could cause harm to our business operations.
Where necessary and applicable, we have enabled certain employees to arrange for a hybrid work approach. Although we continue to implement strong physical and cybersecurity measures to ensure that our business operations remain functional and to ensure uninterrupted service to our customers, our systems and our operations remain vulnerable to cyberattacks and other disruptions due to the fact that certain employees work remotely and we cannot guarantee that our mitigation efforts will be effective.
Artificial intelligence (“AI”) and agentic commerce could transform our industry and business model, and our failure to optimize these capabilities could adversely affect our competitive position.
We use, and may over time increase our use of, AI technologies, including generative AI and autonomous or agentic commerce tools, to support certain business functions, including administrative, customer service, finance, marketing, and operational activities. However, these technologies are rapidly developing and may not always perform as intended.
The increasing use of AI, including generative AI and autonomous or agentic commerce tools, may materially change how consumers identify, evaluate, specify, purchase, and manage furniture and workplace solutions. These technologies could alter client expectations, affect the role of dealers, designers, and digital channels, and change competitive dynamics in our industry. If competitors or other market participants adopt or optimize AI-enabled tools more quickly or effectively than we do, or if AI-enabled platforms disintermediate existing sales channels or influence purchasing decisions in ways that do not favor our brand, our sales, margins, and client relationships could be adversely affected.
AI algorithms and generative AI tools may also produce outputs that are inaccurate, biased, or deficient, which could result in operational inefficiencies, reputational harm, or adverse impacts on our clients and business partners. Any failure to effectively manage risks associated with AI, including risks related to third-party AI service providers, could result in increased costs or legal or regulatory exposure. Furthermore, the legal and regulatory landscape surrounding AI is rapidly evolving and remains uncertain. Compliance with new or emerging AI-related laws and regulations could require significant resources and could limit our ability to incorporate certain AI capabilities into our business. Any of these factors could adversely affect our business, financial condition, or results of operations.
Loss, corruption and misappropriation of data and information relating to customers could materially adversely affect our operations.
We have access to client information in the ordinary course of business. If a significant data breach occurred, the loss, disclosure or misappropriation of our business information may adversely affect our reputation, customer confidence may be diminished, or we may be subject to legal claims, or legal proceedings, including regulatory investigations and actions, which may lead to regulatory enforcement actions against us, and may materially adversely affect our business, operating results and financial condition.
Legal and Regulatory Risks
Global and local economic uncertainty may materially adversely affect our manufacturing operations or sources of merchandise and international operations.
Economic uncertainty, as well as other variations in global economic conditions such as fuel costs, wage inflation, global trade policies including tariffs, and currency fluctuations, may cause inconsistent and unpredictable consumer spending habits, while increasing our own input costs. These risks resulting from economic uncertainty could also severely disrupt our manufacturing operations, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial performance. We import approximately 25% of our finished goods and operate manufacturing plants in Mexico and Honduras and retail design centers in Canada. As a result, our ability to obtain adequate supplies or to control our costs may be adversely affected by events affecting global commerce, including natural disasters, public health crises, changes in international trade including tariffs, central bank actions, changes in the U.S. dollar versus other currencies, labor availability and cost, and other governmental policies of countries from which we operate our manufacturing facilities in as well as import from.
Changes in the U.S. trade and tax policy could materially adversely affect our business and results of operations.
Changes in the political environment in the U.S. may require us to modify our current business practices. During fiscal 2026, the U.S. took actions to increase tariffs at various rates, including on certain products imported from many countries and individualized higher tariffs on certain other countries. We are subject to risks relating to these increased tariffs on U.S. imports, and other changes affecting imports, as we manufacture components and finished goods in Mexico and Honduras and purchase components and finished goods manufactured in foreign countries. The enactment of these tariffs, along with the unpredictability of future tariffs, poses a risk to our business operations and may materially increase our costs and reduce our margins.
There continues to be significant uncertainty about the future relationship between the U.S. and other countries regarding such trade policies, treaties and tariffs. As such, we can make no assurances about the eventual impact on our consolidated operating results and business. However, based on information currently available to us, including current tariffs imposed on imports into the U.S., we expect incremental costs for our imported raw materials and finished goods. These higher costs are expected to impact our wholesale and consolidated margins and could lead to an increase in our retail selling prices, potentially reducing consumer demand and impacting our sales volume. We may not be able to fully or substantially mitigate the impact of tariffs, pass price increases on to our clients, or secure adequate alternative sources of products or materials. The tariffs, along with any additional tariffs or retaliatory trade restrictions implemented by other countries, could negatively impact client sales, including potential delays in product received from our vendors, our cost of goods sold and results of operations. Our inability to minimize the impact of tariffs on our raw material input costs, pass through price increases or find alternative sources for our raw materials, may have a material adverse impact on our sales volume, earnings and liquidity.
We believe our annual tariff cost exposure to be approximately $15.0 million and will continue to work to determine the potential impact of retaliatory responses thereto, if any, and mitigation plans. We will also monitor and may in the future consider to the extent available and appropriate, possible tariff refund claims via the process administered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”). Clients may also bring claims against us for tariff refunds whether or not we independently solicit refunds from CBP, all or any of which could adversely affect future results of operations.
For more information, see Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks, under the heading of “Duties and Tariffs Risks”, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Our business may be materially adversely affected by changes to tax policies.
Changes in U.S. or international tax laws and regulations, such as those caused by the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) in fiscal 2026, may have a material adverse effect on our business in the future or require us to modify our current business practices. In the ordinary course of business, we are subject to tax examinations by various governmental tax authorities. The global and diverse nature of our business means that there could be additional examinations by governmental tax authorities and the resolution of ongoing and other probable audits, which could impose a future risk to the results of our business.
Initiatives aimed at reducing the level of spending within the U.S. government may result in lower future revenues from our contract with the U.S. government.
Ethan Allen sells to the U.S. government both through GSA Multiple Award Schedule Contracts and through competitive bids. Total net sales to the U.S. government individually represented less than 5% of our consolidated net sales in fiscal 2026. The U.S. government has and may continue to implement initiatives focused on efficiencies, affordability and cost reductions. Pressures on and uncertainty surrounding the U.S. federal government’s budget and potential changes in budgetary priorities, could adversely affect our revenue, financial condition, and results of operations. These initiatives and changes may change the way U.S. government contracts are solicited, negotiated and managed.
Failure to protect our intellectual property could materially adversely affect us.
We believe that our copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade secrets, and all of our other intellectual property are important to our success. We rely on patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret laws, and confidentiality and restricted use agreements, to protect our intellectual property and may seek licenses to intellectual property of others. Some of our intellectual property is not covered by any patent, trademark, or copyright or any applications for the same. We cannot provide assurance that agreements designed to protect our intellectual property will not be breached, that we will have adequate remedies for any such breach, or that the efforts we take to protect our proprietary rights will be sufficient or effective. Any significant impairment of our intellectual property rights or failure to obtain licenses of intellectual property from third parties could harm our business or our ability to compete. Moreover, we cannot provide assurance that the use of our technology or proprietary know‐how or information does not infringe the intellectual property rights of others. If we have to litigate to protect or defend any of our rights, such litigation could result in significant expense.
Human Capital Risk
Our business is dependent on certain key personnel; if we lose key personnel or are unable to hire additional qualified personnel, our business may be harmed.
The success of our business depends upon our ability to retain continued service of certain key personnel. We face risks related to loss of key personnel and any changes that may occur in key senior leadership executive positions. Any disruption in the services of our key personnel could make it more difficult to successfully operate our business and achieve business goals and could adversely affect our results of operation and financial condition. These changes could also increase the volatility of our stock price.
The market for qualified employees and personnel in the retail and manufacturing industries is highly competitive. Our success depends upon our ability to attract, retain and motivate qualified artisans, professional and clerical employees and upon the continued contributions of these individuals. We cannot provide assurance that we will be successful in attracting and retaining qualified personnel. A shortage of qualified personnel may require us to enhance our wage and benefits package in order to compete effectively in the hiring and retention of qualified employees. This could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition.
Labor challenges could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
In our current operating environment, due in part to macroeconomic factors, we continue to experience various labor challenges, including competition for skilled manufacturing and production employees, pressure to increase wages as a result of inflationary pressures, and at times, a shortage of qualified full-time labor. The future success of our operations depends on our ability, and the ability of third parties on which we rely, to identify, recruit, develop and retain qualified and talented individuals in order to supply and deliver our products. A prolonged shortage or inability to retain qualified labor could decrease our ability to effectively produce and meet client demand and efficiently operate our facilities, which could negatively impact our business and have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. Higher wages to attract new and retain existing employees, as well as higher costs to purchase services from third parties, could negatively impact our results of operations.
Actions of activist shareholders could be disruptive and potentially costly and the possibility that activist shareholders may seek changes that conflict with our strategic direction could cause uncertainty about the strategic direction of our business.
Activist investors may attempt to effect changes in our strategic direction and how we are governed, or to acquire control over the Company. Activist investors have, and in the future, may commence campaigns seeking to influence us to take particular actions favored by the activist or gain representation on the Board of Directors, which could result in additional disruption and diversion of management’s attention. Some investors may seek to increase short-term shareholder value by advocating corporate actions, such as financial restructuring, increased borrowing, or even sales of assets or the entire Company. While we welcome opinions from all shareholders, activist campaigns that contest or we believe conflict with our strategic direction could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition, as responding to proxy contests and other actions by activist shareholders can disrupt our operations, be costly and time-consuming, and divert the attention of our Board of Directors and management from the pursuit of business strategies.
In addition, perceived uncertainties as to our future direction as a result of changes to how we are governed and/or operate may lead to the perception of a change in our business, as well as the perception of instability or lack of continuity, which may be exploited by our competitors, may cause concern to our current or potential clients, and may make it more difficult to attract and retain qualified personnel. These types of actions could cause significant fluctuations in our stock price based on temporary or speculative market perceptions or other factors that do not necessarily reflect the underlying fundamentals and prospects of our business.
Financial Risks
Our total assets include substantial amounts of long-lived assets. Changes to estimates or projections used to assess the fair value of these assets, financial results that are lower than current estimates at certain design center locations or determinations to close underperforming locations may cause us to incur future impairment charges, negatively affecting our financial results.
We make certain accounting estimates and projections with regards to individual design center operations as well as overall Company performance in connection with our impairment analysis for long-lived assets in accordance with applicable accounting guidance. An impairment charge may be required if the impairment analysis indicates that the carrying value of an asset exceeds the sum of the expected undiscounted cash flows of the asset. The projection of future cash flows used in this analysis requires the use of judgment and a number of estimates and projections of future operating results, including sales growth rates. If actual results differ from Company estimates, additional charges for asset impairments may be required in the future. If impairment charges are significant, our financial results could be negatively affected.
We are subject to self-insurance risks.
We are self-insured for our health benefits and maintain per employee stop loss coverage; however, we retain the insurable risk at an aggregate level. Therefore, unforeseen or significant losses in excess of our insured limits could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and operating results.
Our operations present hazards and risks which may not be fully covered by insurance, if insured.
As protection against operational hazards and risks, we maintain business insurance against many, but not all, potential losses or liabilities arising from such risks. We may incur costs in repairing any damage beyond our applicable insurance coverage. Uninsured losses and liabilities from operating risks could reduce the funds available to us for capital and investment spending and could have a material adverse impact on the results of operations.
Access to consumer credit could be interrupted as a result of conditions outside of our control, which could reduce sales and profitability.
Our ability to continue to access consumer credit for our customers could be negatively affected by conditions outside our control. If capital market conditions have a material negative change, there is a risk that our business partner that issues our private label credit card program may not be able to fulfill its obligations under that agreement. In addition, the tightening of credit markets as well as increased borrowing rates may restrict the ability and willingness of clients to make purchases.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ITEM 1C. CYBERSECURITY
Risk Management and Strategy
Our key cybersecurity
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Risk-based controls for information systems and information on our networks: We seek to maintain an information technology infrastructure that implements physical, administrative and technical controls that are calibrated based on risk and designed to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our information systems and information stored on our networks, including customer and employee information. |
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Cybersecurity incident response plan and testing: We have a cybersecurity incident response plan and dedicated teams to respond to cybersecurity incidents. When a cybersecurity incident occurs or we identify a vulnerability, we have cross-functional teams that are responsible for leading the initial assessment of priority and severity, and external experts may also be engaged as appropriate. Our cybersecurity teams assist in responding to incidents depending on severity levels and seek to improve our cybersecurity incident management plan through periodic tabletops or simulations. Our Vice President of Information Technology and other members of his team oversee the implementation of this plan and are made aware of ongoing risks and incidents. |
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Training: We provide security awareness training to our employees so they may better understand their information protection and cybersecurity responsibilities. We also provide additional training to certain employees based on their roles. |
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Third-party assessments: We have engaged third-party vendors to periodically assess our cybersecurity posture, to assist in identifying and remediating risks from cybersecurity threats. We also regularly engage with consultants, auditors, and other third-parties to help identify areas for continued focus, improvement and compliance. |
Governance
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
Ethan Allen’s corporate headquarters is located at 25 Lake Avenue Ext. in Danbury, Connecticut. We believe that all our properties are well maintained, in good condition, are being used productively and are adequate to meet our requirements for the foreseeable future.
At June 30, 2026, we own and operate 11 manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Mexico and Honduras and three national distribution centers in the U.S. There are 141 Company-operated retail design centers located in the U.S. and Canada, averaging approximately 13,700 square feet in size per location, of which 48 are owned and 93 leased with a weighted average remaining lease term of 5.2 years. We also own four and lease 13 retail home delivery centers located throughout North America that support our various retail design centers.
The following table sets forth the size of our properties, including both owned and leased locations (in thousands):
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Square Footage |
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Corporate Headquarters |
144 | |||
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Case Goods Manufacturing facilities |
1,306 | |||
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Upholstery Manufacturing facilities |
1,362 | |||
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National Distribution centers |
1,175 | |||
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Retail |
2,784 | |||
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Total |
6,771 | |||
Design center activity and geographic distribution of our retail network for fiscal years ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, are as follows:
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45 | 142 | 187 | 45 | 142 | 187 | |||||||||||||||||||
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New locations |
2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Closures |
(4 | ) | (5 | ) | (9 | ) | (3 | ) | (4 | ) | (7 | ) | |||||||||||||
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43 | 141 | 184 | 45 | 142 | 187 | |||||||||||||||||||
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1 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
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United States |
30 | 136 | 166 | 30 | 137 | 167 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Canada |
- | 5 | 5 | - | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Middle East and Asia |
12 | - | 12 | 14 | - | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Europe |
1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
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43 | 141 | 184 | 45 | 142 | 187 | |||||||||||||||||||
For additional information regarding leases for our properties, see Note 6, Leases, of the notes to our consolidated financial statements included under Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, we are subject to legal proceedings, claims, litigation and other proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. Based on a review of all currently known facts and our experience with previous legal matters, we have recorded expense in respect of probable and reasonably estimable losses arising from legal matters. We currently do not believe it is probable that we will have any additional loss that would have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, our results of operations or our cash flows. However, these matters are subject to inherent uncertainties and our view of these matters may change in the future.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
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Market Information, Holders of Record, Dividends, Securities Authorized for Issuance and Stock Performance Graph |
Market Information. Ethan Allen common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) under the ticker symbol “ETD”.
Holders of Record. As of August 27, 2026, there were 255 registered holders of record of Ethan Allen common stock. A substantially greater number of holders of our common stock are “street name” or beneficial holders, whose shares of record are held by banks, brokers, and other financial institutions.
Dividends. In August 2025 we paid a special cash dividend of $0.25 per share. In addition to the special cash dividend, we paid four regular quarterly cash dividends during fiscal 2026. Total cash dividends paid to shareholders during fiscal 2026 were $1.81 per share and totaled $46.3 million. Although we expect to continue to declare and pay quarterly cash dividends for the foreseeable future, the payment of future cash dividends (whether quarterly, special or otherwise) is within the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend on our earnings, operations, financial condition, capital requirements and general business outlook, among other factors. Our credit agreement also includes covenants with certain limitations on our ability to pay dividends.
Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans. Refer to Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Stock Performance Graph. The annual changes for the five-year period ended June 30, 2026, shown in the graph below, assumes an investment of $100 in our common stock, the S&P 500® Index and the Dow Jones U.S. Furnishings Index on June 30, 2021. The total cumulative dollar returns shown on the graph represent the value that such investments would have had on June 30, 2026. Stockholder returns over the indicated period are based on historical data and should not be considered indicative of future stockholder returns.
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2022 |
2023 |
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$ | 100.00 | $ | 73.22 | $ | 102.46 | $ | 101.05 | $ | 100.91 | $ | 80.94 | ||||||||||||
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S&P 500 Index |
$ | 100.00 | $ | 88.08 | $ | 103.56 | $ | 127.06 | $ | 144.39 | $ | 174.51 | ||||||||||||
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Dow Jones U.S. Furnishings Index |
$ | 100.00 | $ | 71.48 | $ | 69.47 | $ | 64.15 | $ | 81.65 | $ | 94.15 | ||||||||||||
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Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities |
There were no sales of unregistered equity securities during fiscal 2026.
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Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer |
The Company’s Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of our outstanding common stock under our existing share repurchase program. During the three and twelve months ended June 30, 2026 the Company repurchased 250,000 shares of our common stock at an average price of $19.22 per share. At June 30, 2026, we had a remaining Board authorization to repurchase 1,757,364 shares of our common stock pursuant to the share repurchase program. In the future we may from time to time make repurchases in the open market and through privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions, including pursuant to our previously announced share repurchase program. There is no expiration date on the repurchase authorization.
The following table provides a month-to-month summary of the share repurchase activity during the three months ended June 30, 2026:
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Average price paid per share |
Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plan or programs |
Maximum number of shares (or approximate dollar value) that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs |
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April 2026 |
- | $ | - | - | 2,007,364 | |||||||||||
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250,000 | $ | 19.22 | - | 1,757,364 | |||||||||||
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- | $ | - | - | 1,757,364 | |||||||||||
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250,000 | $ | 19.22 | - | 1,757,364 | |||||||||||
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Shares were purchased under our existing multi-year share repurchase program through a series of open market transactions. |
In accordance with the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, our fiscal 2026 share repurchases in excess of issuances are subject to a 1% excise tax. The excise tax is recognized as part of the cost basis of shares acquired in the consolidated statements of shareholders' equity for fiscal 2026 but is excluded from amounts presented above.
ITEM 6. RESERVED
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is designed to provide a reader of our financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of our management on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and certain other factors that may affect our future results.
The MD&A is based upon, and should be read in conjunction with Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks and our Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes included under Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Executive Overview
Who We Are. Founded in 1932, Ethan Allen is a leading interior design company, manufacturer and retailer in the home furnishings marketplace. We are a global luxury home fashion brand that is vertically integrated from product design through home delivery, which offers clients stylish product offerings, artisanal quality and personalized service. We are known for the quality and craftsmanship of our products as well as for the exceptional personal service from design to delivery. We provide complimentary interior design service to our clients and sell a full range of home furnishings through a retail network of design centers located throughout the U.S. and internationally as well as online at ethanallen.com.
Ethan Allen design centers represent a mix of locations operated by independent licensees and Company-operated locations. At June 30, 2026, the Company operates 141 retail design centers, 136 located in the U.S. and five in Canada. Our independently operated design centers are located in the U.S., Asia, the Middle East and Europe. During fiscal 2026, we opened four new Company-operated design centers in Colorado Springs, Concord (Canada), San Diego and Vancouver.
We also own and operate eleven manufacturing facilities, including four manufacturing plants, one sawmill, one rough mill and a kiln dry lumberyard in the U.S., three upholstery manufacturing plants in Mexico and one case goods manufacturing plant in Honduras. Approximately 75% of our furniture is manufactured in our North American plants. We also contract with various suppliers located in Europe, Asia and other countries to import products.
Ethan Allen focuses on the key areas of talent, service, marketing, technology and social responsibility. Our initiatives to introduce new products, run strong marketing campaigns, invest in our North American manufacturing, and maintain our logistics network throughout North America has positioned us well for sustained profitability and returning value to shareholders.
Foundation: Ethan Allen is rooted in our core values of quality, craftsmanship and personal service—values that have enabled us to navigate many economic and housing cycles. Through constant reinvention, including the evolution from a wholesale dealer business to a retail network, we have remained profitable each year since going public in 1993 and have built a differentiated enterprise supported by strong margins, disciplined management and consistent cash dividends. Vertically integrated from retail to manufacturing to logistics, we continue to craft 75% of our furniture in eleven North American manufacturing plants, supporting jobs, strengthening our supply chain and investing in quality.
Business Model. Our vertical integration is a competitive advantage for us. Our North American manufacturing and logistics operations are an integral part of an overall strategy to maximize production efficiencies and maintain this competitive advantage. Our business model is to focus on providing relevant product offerings, capitalizing on the personal service offered to our clients by our interior design professionals, leveraging the benefits of our vertical integration including a manufacturing presence in North America, investing in new technologies across our business, maintaining a strong logistics network, communicating our messages with strong marketing campaigns, and utilizing an omni-channel approach via our website, ethanallen.com. We aim to position Ethan Allen as the premier interior design destination and a preferred brand offering products of superior style, quality, and value to clients with a comprehensive, one-stop shopping solution for their home furnishing and interior design needs. We seek to constantly reinvent our projection and product offerings through a broad selection of products, designed to complement one another, reflecting current fashion trends in home furnishing.
Talent. At June 30, 2026, our employee count totaled 3,062, with 2,137 employees in our wholesale segment and 925 in our retail segment. Our employee count decreased 4.6% or 149 associates during fiscal 2026, with 47 fewer employees in retail and 102 fewer employees in wholesale. We continually look for opportunities to strengthen our teams while at the same time optimizing headcount through operational efficiencies.
Fiscal 2026 Financial Year in Review (1). Our financial performance during fiscal 2026 was highlighted by strong margins, positive operating cash flow and strong cash dividends supported by a robust balance sheet despite operating in a challenging macroeconomic environment. We were able to improve operating efficiency and run a leaner enterprise despite a reduction in our contract business and sluggish demand. Consolidated net sales of $579.5 million were down 5.7% compared to the prior year due to lower contract sales, a decline in delivered unit volume and fewer incoming orders which led to lower available backlog partially offset by a higher average ticket price. Our consolidated gross margin of 61.2% was higher than 60.5% in the prior year due to a change in sales mix, lower in-bound freight costs, reduced headcount and a higher average ticket price. Our operating margin was 7.8% compared to 10.1% in the prior year primarily due to deleveraging from lower consolidated net sales and higher tariffs partially offset by disciplined cost management and retail price increases. Diluted earnings per share of $1.56 was lower than $2.01 in the prior year due to fewer net sales and the impact of tariffs.
We remain debt-free with substantial liquidity and a robust balance sheet to support long-term growth. We generated $52.5 million in operating cash flow during fiscal 2026, which helped grow our total cash and investments to $187.5 million at June 30, 2026. We continued our history of returning capital to shareholders by paying four regular quarterly cash dividends of $0.39 per share and a special cash dividend of $0.25 per share, bringing the total amount of dividends paid to $46.3 million during fiscal 2026. As part of our capital allocation strategy, we also repurchased 250,000 shares of Company stock for $4.8 million during fiscal 2026. Inventory levels totaled $148.5 million at June 30, 2026, an increase of 5.4% since last year as new product introductions combined with price increases drove higher levels of on-hand inventory but improved in-stock inventory positions. Customer deposits from undelivered written orders totaled $62.7 million at June 30, 2026, down from $75.1 million a year ago as delivered sales outpaced incoming retail written orders. Our wholesale backlog was $44.3 million at June 30, 2026, a decrease of 9.3% due to a slowdown in orders and improved customer lead times.
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Refer to the Regulation G Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures section within this MD&A for the reconciliation of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) to adjusted key financial metrics. |
Key Operating Metrics
A summary of our key operating metrics is presented in the following table (in millions, except per share data).
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Net sales |
$ | 579.5 | 100.0 | % | (5.7 | %) | $ | 614.6 | 100.0 | % | (4.9 | %) | $ | 646.2 | 100.0 | % | (18.3 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||
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Gross profit |
$ | 354.8 | 61.2 | % | (4.7 | %) | $ | 372.1 | 60.5 | % | (5.3 | %) | $ | 393.1 | 60.8 | % | (18.2 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||
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Operating income |
$ | 45.0 | 7.8 | % | (27.4 | %) | $ | 62.0 | 10.1 | % | (20.5 | %) | $ | 78.0 | 12.1 | % | (43.2 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||
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Adjusted operating income(1) |
$ | 46.7 | 8.1 | % | (25.8 | %) | $ | 62.9 | 10.2 | % | (19.3 | %) | $ | 77.9 | 12.1 | % | (41.6 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||
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Net income |
$ | 39.9 | 6.9 | % | (22.7 | %) | $ | 51.6 | 8.4 | % | (19.1 | %) | $ | 63.8 | 9.9 | % | (39.7 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||
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Adjusted net income(1) |
$ | 41.1 | 7.1 | % | (21.4 | %) | $ | 52.3 | 8.5 | % | (18.0 | %) | $ | 63.8 | 9.9 | % | (38.1 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||
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Diluted EPS |
$ | 1.56 | (22.4 | %) | $ | 2.01 | (19.3 | %) | $ | 2.49 | (39.7 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Adjusted diluted EPS(1) |
$ | 1.61 | (21.1 | %) | $ | 2.04 | (18.1 | %) | $ | 2.49 | (38.2 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cash flow from operating activities |
$ | 52.5 | (14.9 | %) | $ | 61.7 | (23.1 | %) | $ | 80.2 | (20.3 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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8.6 | % | 10.8 | % | 13.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(11.2 | %) | (3.2 | %) | (10.9 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Refer to the Regulation G Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures section within this MD&A for the reconciliation of GAAP to adjusted key financial metrics. |
Results of Operations
For an understanding of the significant factors that influenced our financial performance in fiscal 2026 compared with fiscal 2025, the following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes presented under Item 8 in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Refer to Results of Operations under Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, contained in Part II of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, filed with the SEC on August 22, 2025, for an analysis of the fiscal 2025 results as compared to fiscal 2024.
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Consolidated net sales |
$ | 579,487 | $ | 614,649 | (5.7 | %) | ||||||
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Wholesale net sales |
$ | 330,695 | $ | 359,057 | (7.9 | %) | ||||||
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Retail net sales |
$ | 511,195 | $ | 523,142 | (2.3 | %) | ||||||
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Consolidated gross profit |
$ | 354,771 | $ | 372,121 | (4.7 | %) | ||||||
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61.2 | % | 60.5 | % | ||||||||
Net Sales
Consolidated net sales decreased $35.2 million or 5.7% in fiscal 2026 compared to the prior year due to lower contract sales, a decline in delivered unit volume and less available backlog from fewer incoming orders. The decline in consolidated net sales was partially offset by a higher average ticket price, new product introductions and incremental designer floor sample sales.
Wholesale net sales decreased $28.4 million or 7.9% in fiscal 2026 compared to the prior year primarily due to a decline in contract sales and sales to both our intersegment Company-operated design centers and independent U.S. retail network. Excluding intersegment sales to our retail segment, wholesale net sales decreased $23.2 million compared to the prior year. Our contract sales, including shipments to the GSA, decreased 56.0% primarily due to fewer incoming orders from the change in presidential administration in 2025 combined with the U.S. government shutdown, beginning in October 2025. Our wholesale international sales, which represented 0.9% of total wholesale net sales in fiscal 2026, decreased 43.6% primarily from reduced order volumes with China.
Wholesale written orders, which represent orders booked through all of our channels, were down 11.2% in fiscal 2026 compared to the prior year due to declines across all channels as macroeconomic uncertainty combined with lower traffic created near-term pressure. Contract orders were down 49.5% while our international retailers, including China, decreased 52.0%. However, during the just completed fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, incoming order volume from our contract business improved, increasing by 14.8% compared with a year ago. Orders from intersegment Company-operated design centers declined 6.5% and our independent U.S. retail network declined 7.4% during fiscal 2026. Wholesale backlog was $44.3 million at June 30, 2026, down 9.3% from a year ago due to lower contract and international business. Lower backlog levels led to improved customer lead times, including lowering the number of weeks of wholesale backlog compared with a year ago.
Retail net sales decreased $11.9 million or 2.3% in fiscal 2026 compared to the prior year due to lower delivered unit volumes and fewer written orders partially offset by increased designer floor sample sales and a higher average ticket price. Higher designer floor sample sales were driven by selling off discontinued floor product to make room for the new product launches that debuted in retail design centers during fiscal 2026. Sales in the U.S. were down 2.4% while sales from our Canadian design centers increased 2.3%.
Retail written orders declined 6.1% year over year due to lower demand and design center traffic combined with broader macroeconomic uncertainty including a stagnant housing market, elevated interest rates and global unrest. At June 30, 2026, there were 141 Company-operated design centers, including four new locations opened during fiscal 2026 within Colorado Springs, Concord (Canada), San Diego and Vancouver.
Gross Profit and Margin
Consolidated gross profit decreased $17.4 million or 4.7% in fiscal 2026 compared with the prior year due to lower consolidated net sales, the impact of incremental tariffs, lower clearance sale margins and higher manufacturing input costs partially offset by a change in sales mix, a higher average ticket price, lower headcount and reduced financing costs. Included within our fiscal 2026 consolidated gross profit was the recovery of $5.0 million in previously paid tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”). These refunds reflect claims we submitted through the U.S. CBP refund system and represent substantially all of our previously paid IEEPA tariffs. Wholesale gross profit decreased 16.2% due to incremental tariffs, lower contract sales, a reduction in delivered unit volume and higher manufacturing input costs partially offset by lower in-bound freight and employee compensation. Retail gross profit decreased 4.6% primarily due to lowered delivered unit volume, lower clearance sale margins and a reduction in premier home delivery revenue partially offset a higher average ticket price and lower headcount.
Consolidated gross margin was 61.2%, a 70-basis point improvement over the prior year primarily due to a change in sales mix, lower in-bound freight costs, reduced headcount and a higher average ticket price. Our sales mix, which represents the percentage of retail sales compared to total consolidated sales, increased to 88.2% in fiscal 2026, up from 85.1% in the prior year due to lower contract sales. These benefits were partially offset by incremental tariffs, lower clearance sales margins, and deleveraging from fewer delivered sales. Wholesale gross margin decreased 310 basis points compared to the prior year due to incremental tariffs, lower contract sales and unfavorable manufacturing variances from lower production and higher input costs. Our retail gross margin decreased 120 basis points due to lower clearance sale margins and less premier home delivery revenue partially offset by a higher average ticket price from selective price increases and reduced financing costs.
Selling, General & Administrative (“SG&A”) Expenses
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$ | 308,646 | $ | 309,790 | (0.4 | %) | ||||||
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$ | 1,109 | $ | 343 | 223.3 | % | ||||||
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Consolidated operating income |
$ | 45,016 | $ | 61,988 | (27.4 | %) | ||||||
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Consolidated operating margin |
7.8 | % | 10.1 | % | ||||||||
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Consolidated adjusted operating income(1) |
$ | 46,651 | $ | 62,895 | (25.8 | %) | ||||||
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Consolidated adjusted operating margin(1) |
8.1 | % | 10.2 | % | ||||||||
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Wholesale operating income |
$ | 28,644 | $ | 46,989 | (39.0 | %) | ||||||
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Retail operating income |
$ | 6,667 | $ | 19,781 | (66.3 | %) | ||||||
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Refer to the Regulation G Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures section within this MD&A for the reconciliation of GAAP to adjusted key financial metrics. |
SG&A expenses decreased $1.1 million or 0.4% in fiscal 2026 compared to the prior year primarily due to reduced variable expenses, strong cost control and lower headcount partially offset by incremental marketing and digital costs. When expressed as a percentage of sales, SG&A expenses were 53.3%, an increase from 50.4% in the prior year due to fixed cost deleveraging from lower delivered sales.
Consolidated selling expenses were down 1.3% during fiscal 2026. Wholesale selling expenses, which include our logistics operation, decreased 3.4% from a decline in distribution volume, reduced outbound freight and lower headcount partially offset by an increase in advertising expenses and digital and web-technology spend. Retail selling expenses were down 0.6% due to reduced delivery costs and designer variable compensation from lower delivered volume and less headcount partially offset by an increase in advertising expenses.
Our consolidated advertising expenses during fiscal 2026 totaled $19.5 million, or 3.4% of consolidated net sales in fiscal 2026, up from 2.9% in the prior year. The increased marketing spend was driven by investments across digital channels, including paid search and paid social as well as higher direct mail and trade campaign costs, to support customer acquisition, client engagement and retention. Our marketing investments are disciplined and multi-faceted, with continued focus on enhancing an omni-channel strategy, including our digital footprint, with the goal of strengthening brand awareness and positioning, and creating a more seamless connection between online engagement and in-design-center client experiences.
Consolidated general and administrative expenses during fiscal 2026 were up 0.8% compared to the prior year primarily due to higher occupancy and employee benefit costs partially offset by lower headcount. Wholesale general and administrative expenses were 0.7% higher than a year ago due to higher employee benefit costs partially offset by lower incremental incentive compensation and costs to support our contract business. Retail general and administrative expenses increased by 0.8% from incremental occupancy costs associated with newly added design centers partially offset by reduced headcount. Compared to a year ago, our consolidated headcount is down 4.6%, including 4.6% lower at Wholesale and 4.8% less at Retail.
Restructuring and Other Charges, Net of Gains
Restructuring and other charges, net of gains during fiscal 2026 totaled $1.1 million compared with $0.3 million in the prior year. Included in the current year was $1.5 million from early lease termination fees associated with the closing of two retail design centers during fiscal 2026.
Consolidated Operating Income
Consolidated operating income for fiscal 2026 was $45.0 million compared with $62.0 million last year. As a percentage of consolidated net sales, consolidated operating income for fiscal 2026 was 7.8%, compared with 10.1% in the prior year. Adjusted operating income was $46.7 million, or 8.1% of net sales compared with $62.9 million, or 10.2% of net sales in the prior year. Reduced operating income during fiscal 2026 was primarily driven by lower contract sales, incremental tariffs, additional marketing spend, delivering out increased promotional activity and higher employee benefit costs partially offset by a higher average retail ticket price, lower variable costs and reduced headcount.
Wholesale operating income for fiscal 2026 was $28.6 million compared with $47.0 million in the prior year. As a percentage of wholesale net sales, wholesale operating income was 8.7% compared with 13.1% in the prior year. The decrease in wholesale operating income and related operated margin was primarily from the decrease in contract sales and incremental tariffs. Based on current operating levels, we estimate our annual tariff exposure to be approximately $15.0 million.
Retail operating income for fiscal 2026 was $6.7 million compared with $19.8 million in the prior year. As a percentage of retail net sales, retail operating income for fiscal 2026 was 1.3% compared with 3.8% in the prior year. The decrease in retail operating income and related operating margin was due to lower retail net sales, a decrease in retail gross margin and higher occupancy costs partially offset by reduced variable costs from lower net sales and less headcount.
Other Income (Expense)
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2025 |
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Interest and other income, net |
$ | 8,388 | $ | 7,275 | 15.3 | % | ||||||
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Interest and other financing costs |
$ | 227 | $ | 243 | (6.6 | %) | ||||||
Interest and other income, net includes interest income on investments, foreign currency gains or losses and other income (expense) incurred outside our normal course of business. Interest and other income, net increased 15.3% due to a contract termination fee received during the first quarter of fiscal 2026 from our former private label credit card provider. This income was partially offset by lower interest income from reduced available investments and lower interest rates.
Income Taxes, Net Income and Diluted Earnings per Share (“EPS”)
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2025 |
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Income tax expense |
$ | 13,294 | $ | 17,424 | (23.7 | %) | ||||||
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Effective tax rate |
25.0 | % | 25.2 | % | ||||||||
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Net income |
$ | 39,883 | $ | 51,596 | (22.7 | %) | ||||||
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Adjusted net income(1) |
$ | 41,104 | $ | 52,271 | (21.4 | %) | ||||||
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Diluted EPS |
$ | 1.56 | $ | 2.01 | (22.4 | %) | ||||||
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Adjusted diluted EPS(1) |
$ | 1.61 | $ | 2.04 | (21.1 | %) | ||||||
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Refer to the Regulation G Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures section within this MD&A for the reconciliation of GAAP to adjusted key financial metrics. |
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense for fiscal 2026 decreased $4.1 million or 23.7% compared with the prior year due to the $15.8 million or 23.0% decrease in income before income taxes. Our effective tax rate for fiscal 2026 was 25.0% compared with 25.2% in the prior year. Our fiscal 2026 effective tax rate of 25.0% varies from the 21% federal statutory rate primarily due to state taxes.
Net Income and Diluted EPS
Net income in fiscal 2026 was $39.9 million compared with $51.6 million in the prior year. Adjusted net income was $41.1 million, a decrease of 21.4% compared with $52.3 million in the prior year. The decrease in net income was driven by the $35.2 million reduction in consolidated net sales partially offset by improved consolidated gross margin and lower SG&A expenses.
Diluted EPS for fiscal 2026 was $1.56 compared to $2.01 per diluted share in the prior year. Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.61, down 21.1% compared with the prior year primarily due to deleveraging from lower delivered net sales partially offset by improved consolidated gross margin and lower SG&A expenses.
Regulation G Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement the financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, we use non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted operating income and margin, adjusted net income and adjusted diluted EPS. The reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP are shown in the tables below.
These non-GAAP measures are derived from the consolidated financial statements but are not presented in accordance with GAAP. We believe these non-GAAP measures provide a meaningful comparison of our results to others in our industry and our prior year results. Investors should consider these non-GAAP financial measures in addition to, and not as a substitute for, our financial performance measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Moreover, these non-GAAP financial measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all the items associated with the operations of the business as determined in accordance with GAAP. Other companies may calculate similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures differently than we do, limiting the usefulness of those measures for comparative purposes. Despite the limitations of these non-GAAP financial measures, we believe these adjusted financial measures and the information they provide are useful in viewing our performance using the same tools that management uses to assess progress in achieving our goals. Adjusted measures may also facilitate comparisons to our historical performance.
The following tables below provide a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures used in this filing to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
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Consolidated Adjusted Operating Income / Operating Margin |
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GAAP Operating income |
$ | 45,016 | $ | 61,988 | (27.4 | %) | ||||||
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Adjustments (pre-tax) * |
1,635 | 907 | ||||||||||
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Adjusted operating income * |
$ | 46,651 | $ | 62,895 | (25.8 | %) | ||||||
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Consolidated Net sales |
$ | 579,487 | $ | 614,649 | (5.7 | %) | ||||||
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GAAP Operating margin |
7.8 | % | 10.1 | % | ||||||||
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Adjusted operating margin * |
8.1 | % | 10.2 | % | ||||||||
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Consolidated Adjusted Net Income / Adjusted Diluted EPS |
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GAAP Net income |
$ | 39,883 | $ | 51,596 | (22.7 | %) | ||||||
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Adjustments, net of tax * |
1,221 | 675 | ||||||||||
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Adjusted net income |
$ | 41,104 | $ | 52,271 | (21.4 | %) | ||||||
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Diluted weighted average common shares |
25,584 | 25,634 | ||||||||||
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GAAP Diluted EPS |
$ | 1.56 | $ | 2.01 | (22.4 | %) | ||||||
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Adjusted diluted EPS * |
$ | 1.61 | $ | 2.04 | (21.1 | %) | ||||||
* Adjustments to reported GAAP financial measures including operating income and margin, net income, and diluted EPS have been adjusted by the following:
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Lease exit costs(1) |
$ | 1,471 | $ | - | ||||
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Beecher Falls, Vermont fire, net of insurance recoveries(1) |
(909 | ) | 100 | |||||
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Retail design center flood loss, net of insurance recoveries(1) |
(829 | ) | - | |||||
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Impairment of long-lived assets (retail design centers)(1) |
449 | |||||||
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Severance and other charges(1) |
927 | 243 | ||||||
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Other non-restructuring charges |
526 | 564 | ||||||
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Adjustments to operating income |
1,635 | 907 | ||||||
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Related income tax effects on non-recurring items(2) |
(414 | ) | (232 | ) | ||||
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Adjustments to net income |
$ | 1,221 | $ | 675 | ||||
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Refer to Note 11, Restructuring and Other Charges, Net of Gains, of the notes to our consolidated financial statements included under Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding these adjustments. |
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Calculated using the marginal tax rate for each period presented. |
Liquidity
Our sources of liquidity include cash and cash equivalents, short-term and long-term investments, cash generated from operations and amounts available under our credit facility. We believe these sources remain adequate to meet our short-term requirements and contractual obligations and fulfill other cash requirements for day-to-day operations for at least the next twelve months, as well as to meet long-term liquidity requirements and contractual obligations, finance our long-term growth plans, invest in capital expenditures and pay dividends for the foreseeable future. We are committed to monitoring our liquidity.
The following table illustrates the main components of our available liquidity.
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 73,628 | $ | 76,178 | ||||
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Investments, short-term |
59,622 | 59,955 | ||||||
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Investments, long-term (1) |
54,244 | 60,030 | ||||||
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Availability under existing credit facility |
121,202 | 120,952 | ||||||
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Total available liquidity |
$ | 308,696 | $ | 317,115 | ||||
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Our long-term investments in U.S. Treasury notes are classified as non-current as they have stated maturities greater than one year. |
At both June 30, 2026 and 2025, we had working capital of $157.1 million and a current ratio of 2.06 at June 30, 2026, comparable to 2.03 a year ago. Our non-U.S. subsidiaries held $6.4 million in cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2026, which we have determined to be permanently reinvested.
Summary of Cash Flows
At June 30, 2026, we held cash and cash equivalents of $73.6 million compared with $76.2 million at June 30, 2025. Cash and cash equivalents aggregated to 10.2% of our total assets at June 30, 2026, compared with 10.3% a year ago.
In addition to cash and cash equivalents of $73.6 million, we had aggregated investments of $113.9 million at June 30, 2026 compared with $120.0 million at June 30, 2025. Our investments at June 30, 2026 are within U.S. Treasury bills and notes, which we expect will further enhance our returns on excess cash. Our U.S. Treasury bills with maturities of less than one year totaled $59.6 million while our U.S. Treasury notes with maturities ranging between one and two years totaled $54.2 million.
We believe our cash, cash equivalents and investments are available to meet short-term liquidity needs.
Our cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash decreased $3.3 million during fiscal 2026 primarily due to $46.3 million in cash dividends paid, capital expenditures of $11.0 million and share repurchases of $4.8 million partially offset by $52.5 million in net cash provided by operating activities and $5.0 million of proceeds from sales of investments, net of purchases.
The following table illustrates the main components of our cash flows during each of the last three fiscal years.
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Net income |
$ | 39.9 | $ | 51.6 | $ | 63.8 | ||||||
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Non-cash operating lease cost |
32.9 | 32.7 | 32.0 | |||||||||
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Restructuring and other charges, net of gains |
1.1 | 0.3 | (0.1 | ) | ||||||||
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Payments on restructuring and other charges |
(4.0 | ) | (0.8 | ) | (2.6 | ) | ||||||
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Depreciation and amortization |
15.2 | 15.5 | 16.0 | |||||||||
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2.2 | 0.2 | 1.6 | |||||||||
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Other non-cash items |
2.9 | 1.6 | 1.2 | |||||||||
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities |
(37.7 | ) | (39.4 | ) | (31.7 | ) | ||||||
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Total provided by operating activities |
$ | 52.5 | $ | 61.7 | $ | 80.2 | ||||||
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Capital expenditures |
$ | (11.0 | ) | $ | (11.3 | ) | $ | (9.6 | ) | |||
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Proceeds from sales of investments, net of purchases |
5.0 | 8.9 | (10.4 | ) | ||||||||
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3.2 | - | - | |||||||||
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Total used in investing activities |
$ | (2.8 | ) | $ | (2.4 | ) | $ | (20.0 | ) | |||
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Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards |
$ | (1.8 | ) | $ | (2.2 | ) | $ | (2.1 | ) | |||
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Payment of cash dividends |
(46.3 | ) | (50.1 | ) | (50.3 | ) | ||||||
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Repurchases of common stock |
(4.8 | ) | - | - | ||||||||
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Proceeds from employee stock plans |
- | - | 0.5 | |||||||||
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Payments on financing leases and other |
(0.4 | ) | (0.3 | ) | (0.4 | ) | ||||||
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Total used in financing activities |
$ | (53.3 | ) | $ | (52.6 | ) | $ | (52.3 | ) | |||
Cash Provided by Operating Activities
During fiscal 2026, we generated $52.5 million in net cash provided by operating activities, primarily attributable to net income, adjusted for non-cash items, and insurance recoveries partially offset by unfavorable working capital changes. Our fiscal 2026 operating cash flow of $52.5 million was lower than $61.7 million generated in the prior year due to lower net income and incremental restructuring payments partially offset by $2.2 million in insurance recoveries. Restructuring payments made during fiscal 2026 of $4.0 million were primarily for cleanup of damage caused from the Beecher Falls fire, retail lease exit costs, employee severance and other restructuring matters. Working capital changes during fiscal 2026 were from increased inventory carrying levels along with a reduction in customer deposits. Higher levels of on-hand inventory reflect new product introductions combined with price increases.
Cash Used in Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities was $2.8 million during fiscal 2026, compared with $2.4 million in the prior year. During fiscal 2026, we had $5.0 million of net proceeds received from sales of investments, which related to $59.8 million of U.S. Treasuries that matured and were subsequently reinvested for $54.8 million. In the prior year, we had $8.9 million of net proceeds received from sales of investments, which related to $94.1 million of U.S. Treasuries that matured during the year and the subsequent reinvestment of $85.2 million. Capital expenditures during fiscal 2026 were $11.0 million compared with $11.3 million in the prior year. Our cash used in investing activities during fiscal 2026 of $2.8 million was net of $3.2 million in insurance proceeds received, including $1.2 related to the reconstruction of an outbuilding at our Beecher Falls sawmill and $2.0 million for the reimbursement of a flood-damaged retail design center.
Cash Used in Financing Activities
Cash used in financing activities was $53.3 million during fiscal 2026 compared with $52.6 million in the prior year. Total dividends paid were $46.3 million, a decrease from $50.1 million paid a year ago due to the reduction in the special cash dividend paid, which went from $0.40 per share last year to $0.25 per share in fiscal 2026. We repurchased 250,000 shares under our existing share repurchase program during fiscal 2026 at an average price of $19.22 per share for a total cash outflow of $4.8 million. In addition, during fiscal 2026, a total of 62,267 shares valued at $1.8 million were repurchased from employees to satisfy their withholding tax obligations upon vesting of stock-based awards. This compared to $2.2 million repurchased for similar withholding tax obligations in the prior year.
Restricted Cash
We present restricted cash as a component of total cash and cash equivalents on our consolidated statements of cash flows and within Other assets on our consolidated balance sheets. At June 30, 2026 we did not have any restricted cash compared with $0.8 million in the prior year, which related to the Ethan Allen insurance captive.
Exchange Rate Changes
Due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, namely the Mexican Peso, Canadian Dollar and Honduran Lempira against the U.S. Dollar, our cash and cash equivalents were impacted by $0.3 million during fiscal 2026 compared with less than $0.1 million in the prior year. These changes had an immaterial impact on our cash balances held in Mexico, Canada and Honduras.
Capital Resources, including Material Cash Requirements
Sources of Liquidity
Capital Needs. On January 26, 2022, we entered into a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent and syndication agent and Capital One, National Association, as documentation agent. The Credit Agreement amended and restated the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of December 21, 2018, as amended. The Credit Agreement provides for a $125 million revolving credit facility (the “Facility”), subject to borrowing base availability, with a maturity date of January 26, 2027. The Credit Agreement also provides us with an option to increase the size of the Facility up to an additional amount of $60 million. Availability under the Facility fluctuates according to a borrowing base calculated on eligible accounts receivable and inventory, net of customer deposits and reserves. The Facility includes covenants that apply under certain circumstances, including a fixed-charge coverage ratio requirement that applies when excess availability under the credit line is less than certain thresholds. As of June 30, 2026, we were not subject to the fixed-charge coverage ratio requirement, had no borrowings outstanding under the Facility, were in compliance with all other covenants, and had borrowing availability of $121.2 million of the $125.0 million credit commitment. See Note 12, Credit Agreement, to the consolidated financial statements included under Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, for a further description of the Credit Agreement.
Letters of Credit. At June 30, 2026 we held $3.8 million in standby letters of credit outstanding under the Facility compared to $4.0 million in the prior year.
Uses of Liquidity
Capital Expenditures. Capital expenditures during fiscal 2026 totaled $11.0 million compared with $11.3 million in the prior year. Current year capital expenditures were primarily for new retail design centers and remodels, reconstruction of our Beecher Falls outbuilding, additional manufacturing equipment and investments in technology. Four new Company-operated design centers located in Colorado Springs, Concord (Canada), San Diego and Vancouver were opened during fiscal 2026. We expect capital expenditures to be in the range of $12 million to $14 million for fiscal 2027, with continued spending on new design centers and manufacturing-related investments.
We have no material contractual commitments outstanding for future capital expenditures and anticipate that cash from operations will be sufficient to fund future capital expenditures at least for the next twelve months and foreseeable future.
Dividends. Our Board has the sole authority to determine if and when we will declare future dividends and on what terms. We have a strong history of returning capital to shareholders and continued this practice during fiscal 2026 as the following actions were taken pertaining to dividends.
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On July 29, 2025, our Board declared a $0.25 per share special cash dividend in addition to our regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.39 per share, both paid on August 28, 2025 |
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On October 28, 2025, our Board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.39 per share, which was paid on November 26, 2025 |
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On January 27, 2026, our Board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.39 per share, which was paid on February 25, 2026 |
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On April 28, 2026, our Board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.39 per share, which was paid on May 27, 2026 |
During fiscal 2026 we paid a total of $1.81 per share in cash dividends, for an aggregate total of $46.3 million. This included the special dividend of $6.4 million paid on August 28, 2025. In the prior year, total dividends paid were $50.1 million, including a special cash dividend of $10.2 million. We have returned $767.6 million to shareholders since our initial public offering in 1993. Payment of regular quarterly cash dividends plus special dividends reflect our confidence in cash generation, our debt-free balance sheet and long-term strategy, and reinforces the Board’s focus on delivering value to all shareholders.
We have paid a special cash dividend each of the past five years and paid an annual cash dividend every year since 1996. Although we expect to continue to declare and pay quarterly cash dividends for the foreseeable future, the payment of future cash dividends (whether quarterly, special or otherwise) is within the discretion of our Board and will depend on our earnings, operations, financial condition, capital requirements and general business outlook, among other factors. Our credit agreement also includes covenants with certain limitations on our ability to pay dividends.
Share Repurchase Program. We repurchased 250,000 shares under our existing multi-year share repurchase program at an average price of $19.22 per share during fiscal 2026. There were no share repurchases under the program in fiscal 2025. At June 30, 2026, we had a remaining Board authorization to repurchase 1,757,364 shares of our common stock pursuant to our share repurchase program. The timing and amount of any future share repurchases in the open market and through privately negotiated transactions will be determined by the Company’s officers at their discretion and based on a number of factors, including an evaluation of market and economic conditions while also maintaining financial flexibility.
Material Cash Requirements from Contractual Obligations
Fluctuations in our operating results, levels of inventory, operating lease commitments, the degree of success of our accounts receivable collection efforts, the timing of tax and other material payments, the rate of written orders and net sales, levels of customer deposits, as well as capital expenditures will impact our liquidity and cash flows in future periods. The effect of our contractual obligations on our liquidity and capital resources in future periods should be considered in conjunction with the factors mentioned here. At June 30, 2026, we had total contractual obligations of $183.1 million, comparable to $182.8 million a year ago.
Our material cash requirements for our contractual obligations at June 30, 2026 were as follows:
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Lease Obligations. We lease real estate for both retail design centers and home delivery centers and also have equipment leases for certain equipment. At June 30, 2026, we had undiscounted operating and finance lease obligations of $140.8 million and $0.3 million, respectively, with $33.3 million and $0.3 million payable within the next 12 months, respectively. For more information, see Note 6, Leases, in the notes to consolidated financial statements included under Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. |
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Open Purchase Orders. We had purchase obligations, defined as agreements that are enforceable and legally binding that specify all significant terms, including fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased, of $22.5 million at June 30, 2026, comparable to $21.0 million in the prior year. Our purchase obligations at June 30, 2026, all payable within 12 months, related to purchase orders for the procurement of selected finished goods sourced from third-party suppliers as well as lumber, fabric, leather and other raw materials used in our manufacturing. The increase in open purchase orders during fiscal 2026 was driven by vendor price increases and the timing of purchase requisitions and payments. |
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Long-term Debt. We had no outstanding borrowings under our revolving credit facility at June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. For more information, see Note 12, Credit Agreement, in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included under Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. |
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Other Purchase Obligations. Other purchase commitments for services such as software, web development, financial and accounting services, insurance, telecommunication and other maintenance contracts was $19.5 million at June 30, 2026, an increase compared with $14.8 million in the prior year primarily due to increased investments in enterprise resource planning technology and cybersecurity protection software and services. |
For a discussion of our liquidity and capital resources and our cash flow activities for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, see Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, filed with the SEC on August 22, 2025.
Other Arrangements
We do not utilize or employ any other arrangements in operating our business. As such, we do not maintain any retained or contingent interests, derivative instruments or variable interests which could serve as a source of potential risk to our future liquidity, capital resources and results of operations.
Product Warranties. At June 30, 2026 our product warranty liability totaled $0.8 million compared to $1.0 million in the prior year. Our products, including case goods, upholstery and home accents, generally carry explicit product warranties and are provided based on terms that are generally accepted in the industry. All our domestic independent retailers are required to enter into and perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of a warranty service agreement. We record provisions for estimated warranty and other related costs at time of sale based on historical warranty loss experience and make periodic adjustments to those provisions to reflect actual experience.
Contingencies
We are involved in various claims and litigation as well as environmental matters, which arise in the normal course of business. Although the final outcome of these legal and environmental matters cannot be determined, based on the facts presently known, it is our opinion that the final resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or future results of operations.
Critical Accounting Estimates
We prepare our consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP. In some cases, these principles require management to make difficult and subjective judgments regarding uncertainties and, as a result, such estimates and assumptions may significantly impact our financial results and disclosures. We consider an accounting estimate to be critical if: (i) the accounting estimate requires us to make assumptions about matters that were highly uncertain at the time the accounting estimate was made, and (ii) changes in the estimate that are reasonably likely to occur from period to period, or use of different estimates that we reasonably could have used in the current period, would have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. We base our estimates on currently known facts and circumstances, prior experience and other assumptions we believe to be reasonable. We use our best judgment in valuing these estimates and may, as warranted, use external advice. Actual results could differ from these estimates, assumptions, and judgments and these differences could be significant. We make frequent comparisons throughout the year of actual experience to our assumptions to reduce the likelihood of significant adjustments and will record adjustments when differences are known.
The following critical accounting estimates affect our consolidated financial statements.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The recoverability of long-lived assets, including those held by our retail design centers, is evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that we may not be able to recover the carrying amount of an asset or asset group. Conditions that may indicate impairment include, but are not limited to, a significant adverse change in customer demand or business climate that could affect the value of an asset, change in the intended use of an asset, a product recall or an adverse action or assessment by a regulator. If the sum of the estimated undiscounted future cash flows over the remaining life of the primary asset is less than the carrying value, we recognize a loss equal to the difference between the carrying value and the fair value, usually determined by the estimated discounted cash flow analysis or independent third-party appraisal of the asset or asset group. While determining fair value requires a variety of input assumptions and judgment, we believe our estimates of fair value are reasonable. The asset group is defined as the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are available and largely independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets, which for our retail segment is the individual design center. For retail design center long-lived assets, expected cash flows are determined based on our estimate of future net sales, margin rates and expenses over the remaining expected terms of the leases.
Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
We review the carrying value of our goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives at least annually, during the fourth quarter, or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change, for possible impairment. Both goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are assigned to our wholesale reporting unit which is principally involved in the development of the Ethan Allen brand and encompasses all aspects of design, manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, sale and distribution of our home furnishings and accents.
Goodwill. We may elect to evaluate qualitative factors to determine if it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit or fair value of indefinite lived intangible assets is less than its carrying value. If the qualitative evaluation indicates that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit or indefinite lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount, a quantitative impairment test is required. Alternatively, we may bypass the qualitative assessment for a reporting unit or indefinite lived intangible asset and directly perform a quantitative assessment.
A quantitative impairment test involves estimating the fair value of each reporting unit and indefinite lived intangible asset and comparing these estimated fair values with the respective reporting unit or indefinite lived intangible asset carrying value. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss will be recognized in an amount equal to such excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. If the carrying value of an individual indefinite lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, such individual indefinite lived intangible asset is written down by an amount equal to such excess. Estimating the fair value of reporting units and indefinite lived intangible assets involves the use of significant assumptions, estimates and judgments with respect to a number of factors, including sales, gross margin, general and administrative expenses, capital expenditures, operating income and cash flows, the selection of an appropriate discount rate, as well as market values and multiples of earnings and revenue of comparable public companies.
To evaluate goodwill in a quantitative impairment test, the fair value of the reporting units is estimated using a combination of Market and Income approaches. The Market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities (including a business). In the Market approach, the method focuses on comparing the Company’s risk profile and growth prospects to reasonably similar publicly traded companies. Key assumptions used include multiples for revenues, operating income and operating cash flows, as well as consideration of control premiums. The selected multiples are determined based on public companies within our peer group, and if appropriate, recent comparable transactions are also considered. Control premiums are determined using recent comparable transactions in the open market. Under the Income approach, a discounted cash flow method is used, which includes a terminal value, and is based on management’s forecasts and budgets. The long-term terminal growth rate assumptions reflect our current long-term view of the market in which we compete. Discount rates use the weighted average cost of capital for companies within our peer group, adjusted for specific company risk premium factors.
The Company performed its annual goodwill impairment test during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 utilizing a qualitative analysis and concluded it was more likely than not the fair value of our wholesale reporting unit was greater than its respective carrying value and no impairment charge was required. In performing the qualitative assessment, we considered such factors as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market conditions in which we operate, including the competitive environment and any significant changes in demand. We also considered our stock price both in absolute terms and in relation to peer companies.
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets. We also annually evaluate whether our trade name continues to have an indefinite life. Our trade name is reviewed for impairment annually in the fourth quarter and may be reviewed more frequently if indicators of impairment are present. Conditions that may indicate impairment include, but are not limited to, a significant adverse change in customer demand or business climate that could affect the value of an asset, a product recall or an adverse action or assessment by a regulator. Factors used in the valuation of intangible assets with indefinite lives include, but are not limited to, management’s plans for future operations, recent results of operations and projected future cash flows.
Similar to goodwill, we may elect to perform a qualitative assessment. If the qualitative evaluation indicates that it is more likely than not that the fair value of our trade name was less than its carrying value, a quantitative impairment test is required. Alternatively, we may bypass the qualitative assessment for our indefinite lived intangible asset and directly perform a quantitative assessment. To evaluate our trade name using a quantitative analysis, its fair value is calculated using the relief-from-royalty method. Significant factors used in the trade name valuation are rates for royalties, future revenue growth and a discount factor. Royalty rates are determined using an average of recent comparable values, review of the operating margins and consideration of the specific characteristics of the trade name. Future growth rates are based on the Company’s perception of the long-term values in the market in which we compete, and the discount rate is determined using the weighted average cost of capital for companies within our peer group, adjusted for specific company risk premium factors.
We performed our annual indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment test during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 utilizing a qualitative analysis and concluded it was more likely than not the fair value of our trade name was greater than its carrying value and no impairment charge was required. Qualitative factors reviewed included a review for significant adverse changes in client demand or business climate that could affect the value of the asset, a product recall or an adverse action or assessment by a regulator.
Inventories
Inventories (finished goods, work in process and raw materials) are stated at the lower of cost, determined on a first-in, first-out basis, and net realizable value. Cost is determined based solely on those charges incurred in the acquisition and production of the related inventory (i.e. material, labor and manufacturing overhead costs). At June 30, 2026 our inventory reserves totaled $1.5 million, which we estimate for excess quantities and obsolete items based on specific identification and historical write-downs, taking into account future demand and market conditions. Our inventory reserves contain uncertainties that require management to make assumptions and to apply judgment regarding a number of factors, including market conditions, the selling environment, historical results and current inventory trends. We adjust our inventory reserves for net realizable value and obsolescence based on trends, aging reports, specific identification and estimates of future retail sales prices. If actual demand or market conditions change from our prior estimates, we adjust our inventory reserves accordingly throughout the period. We have not made any material changes to our assumptions included in the calculations of the lower of cost or net realizable value reserves during the periods presented.
Income Taxes
We are subject to income taxes in the U.S. and other foreign jurisdictions. Our effective tax rate for fiscal 2026 was 25.0% compared with 25.2% in the prior year. Our tax provision is an estimate based on our understanding of laws in Federal, State and Foreign tax jurisdictions. These laws can be complicated and are difficult to apply to any business, including ours. The tax laws also require us to allocate our taxable income to many jurisdictions based on subjective allocation methodologies and information collection processes. Our effective tax rate varies from the 21% federal statutory rate primarily due to state taxes.
We use the asset and liability method to account for income taxes. We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective+ tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. We measure deferred tax assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which we expect to recover or settle those temporary differences. When we record deferred tax assets, we are required to estimate, based on forecasts of taxable earnings in the relevant tax jurisdiction, whether we are more likely than not to recover them. In making judgments about realizing the value of our deferred tax assets, we consider historic and projected future operating results, the eligible carry-forward period, tax law changes and other relevant considerations.
The Company evaluates, on a quarterly basis, uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken on tax returns for recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure in its financial statements. If an income tax position exceeds a 50% probability of success upon tax audit, based solely on the technical merits of the position, the Company recognizes an income tax benefit in its financial statements. The tax benefits recognized are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The liability associated with an unrecognized tax benefit is classified as a long-term liability except for the amount for which a cash payment is expected to be made or tax positions settled within one year. As of June 30, 2026, we had gross unrecognized tax benefits totaling $3.8 million, down from $3.9 million in the year ago period.
Business Insurance Reserves
We have insurance programs in place for workers’ compensation and healthcare under certain employee benefit plans provided by the Company. The programs, which are funded through self-insured retention, are subject to stop-loss limitations. We accrue estimated losses using actuarial models and assumptions based on historical loss experience. At June 30, 2026, we recorded a liability of $1.5 million for incurred but not reported healthcare claims and $5.0 million related to workers’ compensation claims. These business insurance reserves are recorded within Accrued compensation and benefits on our consolidated balance sheets. Although we believe that the reserves are adequate, the estimates are based on historical experience, which may not be indicative of current and future losses. In addition, the actuarial calculations used to estimate reserves are based on numerous assumptions, some of which are subjective. We adjust insurance reserves, as needed, in the event that future loss experience differs from historical loss patterns.
Significant Accounting Policies
See Note 3, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, in the notes to our consolidated financial statements included under Part II, Item 8, for a full description of our significant accounting policies.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 3, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, in the notes to our consolidated financial statements included under Part II, Item 8, for a full description of recent accounting pronouncements, including the expected dates of adoption.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
In the normal course of business, we are exposed to the following market risks, which could impact our financial position and results of operations.
Interest Rate Risk
Debt
Interest rate risk exists primarily through our borrowing activities. Short-term debt, if required, is used to meet working capital requirements and long-term debt, if required, is generally used to finance long-term investments. There is inherent rollover risk for borrowings as they mature and are renewed at current market rates. The extent of this risk is not quantifiable or predictable because of the variability of future interest rates and our future financing requirements. While we had no fixed or variable rate borrowings outstanding at June 30, 2026, we could be exposed to market risk from changes in risk-free interest rates if we incur variable rate debt in the future as interest expense will fluctuate with changes in the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”). Based on our current and expected levels of exposed liabilities, we estimate that a hypothetical 100 basis point change (up or down) in interest rates based on one-month SOFR would not have a material impact on our results of operations and financial condition.
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Investments
The fair market value of our cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2026 was $73.6 million while our investments (current and non-current) totaled $113.9 million. Our cash and cash equivalents consist of demand deposits and money market funds with original maturities of three months or less and are reported at fair value. Our investments consist of U.S. Treasuries with maturities ranging up to two years and are reported at fair value based on observable inputs. Our primary objective for holding available-for-sale securities is to achieve appropriate investment returns consistent with preserving principal and managing risk. Pursuant to our established investment policy guidelines, we try to achieve high levels of credit quality, liquidity and diversification. At any time, a sharp rise in market interest rates could have an impact on the fair value of our available-for-sale securities portfolio. Conversely, declines in interest rates, including the impact from lower credit spreads, could have an adverse impact on interest income for our investment portfolio. However, because of our investment policy and the nature of our investments, our financial exposure to fluctuations in interest rates is expected to remain low. We do not believe that the value or liquidity of our cash equivalents and investments have been materially impacted by current market events. Our available-for-sale securities are held for purposes other than trading and are not leveraged at June 30, 2026. We monitor our interest rate and credit risks and believe the overall credit quality of our portfolio is strong. It is anticipated that the fair market value of our cash equivalents and investments will continue to be immaterially affected by fluctuations in interest rates.
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
Foreign currency exchange risk is primarily limited to our retail design centers located in Canada and manufacturing plants in Mexico and Honduras, as substantially all purchases of imported parts and finished goods are denominated in U.S. dollars. As such, foreign exchange gains or losses resulting from market changes in the value of foreign currencies have not had, nor are they expected to have, a material effect on our consolidated results of operations. A decrease in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar may affect the profitability of our vendors, but as we employ a balanced sourcing strategy, we believe any impact would be moderate relative to peers in our industry.
The financial statements of our foreign locations are translated into U.S. dollars using period-end rates of exchange for assets and liabilities and average rates for the period for revenues and expenses. Translation gains and losses that arise from translating assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of foreign operations are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss as a component of shareholders’ equity. Foreign exchange gains or losses resulting from market changes in the value of foreign currencies did not have a material impact during any of the fiscal periods presented.
A hypothetical 10% weaker U.S. dollar against all foreign currencies at June 30, 2026 would have had an immaterial impact on our consolidated results of operations and financial condition. We currently do not engage in any foreign currency hedging activity and we have no intention of doing so in the foreseeable future.
Duties and Tariffs Risk
Volatility and uncertainty within the global tariff environment is an ongoing market risk. Since the beginning of 2025, the U.S. government has announced several different tariff measures and regimes. On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated certain tariffs imposed under IEEPA during 2025. Shortly thereafter, the U.S. government introduced a new 10% global import tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, which expired 150 days after enactment. On July 24, 2026, new tariffs ranging between 10% and 12.5% under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 became effective and replaced the previously issued 10% global tariffs imposed under Section 122. Other tariffs imposed include those under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 as well as under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
We are exposed to risk with respect to these tariffs assessed on raw materials, component parts, upholstered wooden furniture and finished goods we import into the U.S. We are also subject to risks relating to other changes affecting imports, as we manufacture components and finished goods in Mexico and Honduras. Tariffs made effective in October 2025 under Section 232 have resulted in upholstered wood products produced and exported out of our Mexican manufacturing facilities being subject to a 25% tariff when entering the U.S. Our case goods products produced and exported out of our Honduras facility are currently subject to a 10% tariff made effective in February 2026 under Section 122 (which expired on July 24, 2026 and was subsequently replaced with a 10% tariff under Section 301 effective July 24, 2026). With regards to our imported finished goods and raw materials, our exposure is primarily concentrated on imported case goods from Indonesia, select fabrics from Asia and imported home accent products, consisting mostly of lighting from China and area rugs from India, which are currently subject to a 10% tariff.
The introduction of additional tariffs by the U.S. and reciprocal tariffs by other countries has led to incremental costs for our raw materials and finished goods and negatively impacted our wholesale and consolidated margins. To help offset the impact of these additional tariffs, we worked with our vendors on cost sharing, performed additional sourcing diversification and increased retail selling prices during fiscal 2026, which averaged 5%. These carefully measured price increases were applied strategically across select products rather than broadly.
Based on current operating levels, we estimate our annual tariff exposure to be approximately $15.0 million. Ongoing geopolitical dynamics may result in additional tariffs being imposed in the future. Should duties rise or additional tariffs be enacted, we will evaluate whether additional retail price increases to help offset these incremental costs are warranted. We also believe our focus on manufacturing in North America (which represents approximately 75% of the furniture we sell) provides us with a strategic advantage to mitigate the impact of higher tariffs. By controlling more aspects of the production process within North America, we believe we will likely be able to mitigate some of our vulnerability to disruptions and cost increases associated with importing materials and finished goods from regions affected by tariff-related volatility.
Our inability to minimize the impact of tariffs on our raw material input costs, pass through price increases or find alternative sources for our raw materials, may have a material adverse impact on future earnings and liquidity. As such, we can make no assurances about the long-term impact on our consolidated operating results and business. For more information, see Item 1A. Risk Factors, under the heading of “Legal and Regulatory Risks”, of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Raw Materials and other Commodity Price Risk
We are exposed to market risk from changes in the cost of raw materials used in our manufacturing processes, principally wood, fabric and foam products. The cost of foam products, which are petroleum-based, is sensitive to changes in the price of crude oil. We are also exposed to risk with respect to transportation costs, including shipping container and fuel prices, for receiving, shipping and delivering our products. Should commodity prices and transportation costs rise, we will determine whether a retail price increase to offset these costs is warranted. To the extent that an increase in these costs would have a material impact on our results of operations, we believe that our competitors would experience a similar impact.
Inflation Risk
Our results of operations and financial condition are presented based on historical cost. We believe any material inflationary impact on our product and operating costs would be partially offset by our ability to increase retail selling prices. We have been able to reduce certain manufacturing input costs by identifying lower cost alternatives in raw materials, reposition our retail design centers and implement operational efficiencies, including lower headcount, which have helped to minimize the impact of inflation.
Commercial Real Estate Market Risk
We have exposure to market risk related to conditions in the commercial real estate market. At June 30, 2026, there were 141 Company-operated retail design centers, of which 48 are owned and 93 leased. Our retail real estate holdings could suffer significant impairment in value if we are forced to close design centers and sell or lease the related properties during periods of weakness in certain markets. We are also exposed to risk related to conditions in the commercial real estate rental market with respect to the right-of-use assets we carry on our balance sheet for leased properties. At June 30, 2026, the unamortized balance of such right-of-use assets totaled $107.7 million. Should we have to close or otherwise abandon one of these leased locations, we could incur additional impairment charges if rental market conditions do not support a fair value for the right-of-use asset in excess of its carrying value.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
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Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management's Responsibility for Financial Information
Management is responsible for the consistency, integrity and preparation of the information contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The consolidated financial statements and other information contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K have been prepared in accordance with GAAP and include amounts based on management’s estimates and judgments. All financial information in this Annual Report on Form 10-K has been presented on a basis consistent with the information included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
To fulfill our responsibility, we maintain comprehensive accounting systems, including internal accounting controls, designed to provide reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded and transactions are executed in accordance with established procedures. The concept of reasonable assurance is based upon recognition that the cost of the controls should not exceed the related benefits. We believe our systems of internal control provide this reasonable assurance.
Our Board of Directors exercised its oversight role with respect to our systems of internal control primarily through its audit committee, which is comprised of independent directors. The committee oversees our systems of internal control, accounting practices, financial reporting and audits to assess whether their quality, integrity, and objectivity are sufficient to protect shareholders' investments.
In addition, our consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2026 and 2025 and for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 30, 2026, and the related notes, have been audited by CohnReznick LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, whose report also appears in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and Rule 15a-15(f) of the Exchange Act. Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP.
Our internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:
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Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Management (with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer) conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation, management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of June 30, 2026 to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of consolidated financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with GAAP. The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2026 has been audited by CohnReznick LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report, which is included herein.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Board of Directors and Shareholders
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc.
Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements and Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of June 30, 2026 and 2025, the related consolidated statements of comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 30, 2026, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). We have also audited the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2026, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of June 30, 2026 and 2025, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 30, 2026, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2026, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
Basis for Opinions
The Company’s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (U.S.) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.
Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that responds to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
An entity’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. An entity’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the entity; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and that receipts and expenditures of the entity are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the entity; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the entity’s assets that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Critical Audit Matter
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Assessment of impairment of retail design center long-lived assets, including right-of-use lease assets (Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements)
The Company reviews the carrying value of retail design center long-lived assets, which includes the right-of-use lease assets, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of these assets may not be recoverable. If the sum of the estimated undiscounted future cash flows related to the asset is less than the carrying value, the Company recognizes a loss equal to the difference between the carrying value and the fair value. As discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, as of June 30, 2026, Property, plant and equipment, net, was $210.2 million and the Operating lease right-of-use assets were $109.2 million. During the year ended June 30, 2026, the Company recognized impairment charges totaling $0.4 million related to two design centers. These impairments were driven by negative cash flows and the inability to recover carrying values through undiscounted future cash flows, which indicated that the carrying values of the associated asset groups were not recoverable.
We identified the assessment of impairment of the retail design center long-lived assets, including right-of-use lease assets, as a critical audit matter given the complexity of management’s judgments relating to the assessment of impairment indicators, including recurring negative cash flows. Given these factors, the related audit effort in evaluating management's judgments in assessing impairment indicators was complex, subjective, and challenging, and required a high degree of auditor judgment.
How our Audit Addressed the Critical Audit Matter
Our principal audit procedures related to this critical audit matter included the following:
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We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2022.
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Organization and Nature of Business |
Organization
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc., through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ethan Allen Global, Inc., and Ethan Allen Global, Inc.’s subsidiaries (collectively, “we,” “us,” “our,” “Ethan Allen” or the “Company”), is a Delaware Corporation and leading interior design company, manufacturer and retailer in the home furnishings marketplace.
Nature of Business
We are a global luxury home fashion brand that is vertically integrated from product design through home delivery, which offers our customers stylish product offerings, artisanal quality and personalized service. We are known for the quality and craftsmanship of our products as well as for the exceptional personal service from design to delivery. We provide complimentary interior design service to our clients and sell a full range of home furnishings through a retail network of design centers located throughout the U.S. and abroad as well as online at ethanallen.com.
Ethan Allen design centers represent a mix of locations operated by independent licensees and Company-operated locations. At June 30, 2026, there were
We manufacture approximately
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Basis of Presentation |
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Our consolidated financial statements also include the accounts of an entity in which we are a majority shareholder with the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity’s performance. Noncontrolling interest amounts in the entity are immaterial and included in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income within Interest and other income, net. All intercompany activity and balances, including any related profit on intercompany sales, have been eliminated from the consolidated financial statements.
Use of Estimates
We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of net sales and expenses during the reporting period. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making those estimates, actual results could differ from those estimates. Areas in which significant estimates have been made include, but are not limited to, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment analyses, recoverability and useful lives for property, plant and equipment, inventory obsolescence, tax valuation allowances, the evaluation of uncertain tax positions and business insurance reserves.
Reclassification
The Company reclassified insurance proceeds received of $
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
Our significant accounting policies are summarized below.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less are considered cash and cash equivalents and are reported at fair value. Our corporate money market funds are readily convertible into cash and the net asset value of each fund on the last day of the month is used to determine its fair value. We maintain our cash and cash equivalent accounts in various financial institutions and as such, perform ongoing evaluations of these institutions to limit our concentration of credit risk.
Restricted Cash
We present restricted cash as a component of total cash and cash equivalents on our consolidated statements of cash flows and within Other assets on our consolidated balance sheets. At June 30, 2026 we did have any restricted cash compared with $
Investments
Our investments, both short-term and long-term, at June 30, 2026 consist solely of U.S. Treasury bills and notes with maturities of two years or less. We classify our investments as available-for-sale debt investments and are held in the custody of major financial institutions. These short-term and long-term investments are recorded in our consolidated balance sheets at fair value. The fair value of our underlying investments is based on observable inputs and classified as Level 2. Unrealized gains and losses on these investments are included, net of tax, as a separate component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss. There were material gross unrealized gains or losses on the investments at June 30, 2026 or 2025.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable arise from the sale of products on trade credit terms and is presented net of allowance for credit losses. The allowance for credit losses is based on a review of specifically identified accounts in addition to an overall aging analysis. On a monthly basis, we review all accounts as to their past due balances, as well as collectability of the outstanding trade accounts receivable for possible write-off. It is our policy to write-off accounts receivable against the allowance account when we deem the receivable to be uncollectible. Additionally, we ship products only when our ability to collect payment from clients is deemed probable. At June 30, 2026 and 2025, the allowance for credit losses was immaterial.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (on first-in, first-out basis) or net realizable value. Cost is determined based solely on those charges incurred in the acquisition and production of the related inventory (i.e., material, labor and manufacturing overhead costs). We estimate inventory reserves for excess quantities and obsolete items based on specific identification and historical write-offs, taking into account future demand and market conditions. If actual demand or market conditions in the future are less favorable than those estimated, additional inventory write-downs may be required. At both June 30, 2026 and 2025 our inventory reserves were $
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is provided over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets on a straight-line basis. Estimated useful lives of the respective assets typically range from to years for buildings and improvements and from to years for machinery and equipment. Information systems, computer hardware and software, which are included within the machinery and equipment category, are typically depreciated from to years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the underlying lease term or the estimated useful life. Repairs and maintenance expenditures, which are not considered leasehold improvements and do not extend the useful life of the property and equipment, are expensed as incurred.
Retirement, sales or dispositions of long-lived assets are recorded based on carrying value and proceeds received. Any resulting gains or losses are recorded as a component of operating expenses.
Property, plant and equipment is reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of assets may not be recoverable. For further discussion regarding impairments refer to the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets accounting policy below.
Assets Held for Sale
An asset is considered to be held for sale when all of the following criteria are met: (i) management commits to a plan to sell the property; (ii) it is unlikely that the disposal plan will be significantly modified or discontinued; (iii) the property is available for immediate sale in its present condition; (iv) actions required to complete the sale of the property have been initiated; (v) sale of the asset is probable and the completed sale is expected to occur within one year; and (vi) the property is actively being marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable given its current market value.
Upon designation as an asset held for sale, the carrying value of the asset is recorded at the lower of its carrying value or its estimated fair value less estimated costs to sell, and the Company ceases depreciating the asset. As of June 30, 2026 and 2025, we did have any assets held for sale.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
We review the carrying value of our long-lived assets, which includes our right-of-use lease assets, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Our assessment of recoverability is based on our best estimates using either quoted market prices or an analysis of the undiscounted projected future cash flows by asset group in order to determine if there is any indicator of impairment requiring us to further assess the fair value of our long-lived assets. If the sum of the estimated undiscounted future cash flows related to the asset is less than the carrying value, we recognize a loss equal to the difference between the carrying value and the fair value, usually determined by the estimated discounted cash flow analysis of the assets. Our asset groups consist of our operating segments within our wholesale reportable segment, each of our retail design centers and other corporate assets. The asset group is defined as the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are available and largely independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets, which for our retail segment is the individual retail design center and for our wholesale segment is the manufacturing plant level. We estimate future cash flows based on design center-level historical results, current trends, third-party appraisals and operating and cash flow projections. Our estimates are subject to uncertainty and may be affected by a number of factors outside our control, including general economic conditions and the competitive environment. While we believe our estimates and judgments about future cash flows are reasonable, future impairment charges may be required if the expected cash flow estimates, as projected, do not occur or if events change requiring us to revise our estimates.
Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Our goodwill and intangible assets are comprised primarily of goodwill, which represents the excess of cost over the fair value of net assets acquired, and our Ethan Allen trade name and related trademarks. Both goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are assigned to our wholesale reporting unit, which is principally involved in the development of the Ethan Allen brand and encompasses all aspects of design, manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, sale and distribution of the Company’s broad range of home furnishings and accents, and are not amortized as they are estimated to have an indefinite life.
We are required to test goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles for potential impairment annually, or more frequently if impairment indicators occur. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are evaluated for impairment on an annual basis during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, and between annual tests whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the goodwill or other intangible asset may exceed its fair value.
Goodwill. When testing goodwill for impairment, we may elect to perform a qualitative analysis to determine whether it is more likely than not the fair value of the reporting unit is greater than its carrying value. In performing a qualitative assessment, we consider such factors as macro-economic conditions, industry and market conditions in which we operate including the competitive environment and significant changes in demand. We also consider our stock price both in absolute terms and in relation to peer companies. If the qualitative analysis indicates that it is more likely than not the fair value of our wholesale reporting unit is less than its carrying amount or if we elect not to perform a qualitative analysis, a quantitative analysis is performed to determine whether a goodwill impairment exists. The quantitative goodwill impairment analysis is used to identify potential impairment by comparing fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount using an income approach, along with other relevant market information, derived from a discounted cash flow model to estimate fair value of our reporting units. We performed our annual goodwill impairment test during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 using a qualitative analysis and concluded it was more likely than not the fair value of our wholesale reporting unit was greater than its respective carrying value and no impairment charge was required.
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (trade name). The fair value of our trade name, which is the Company’s only indefinite-lived intangible asset other than goodwill, is assessed annually in the fourth quarter and may be reviewed more frequently if indicators of impairment are present. Conditions that may indicate impairment include, but are not limited to, a significant adverse change in customer demand or business climate that could affect the value of an asset, a product recall or an adverse action or assessment by a regulator. When testing for impairment, we may elect to perform a qualitative analysis to determine whether it is more likely than not the fair value of our trade name is greater than its carrying value. We performed our annual indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment test during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 utilizing a qualitative analysis and concluded it was more likely than not the fair value of our trade name was greater than its carrying value and no impairment charge was required.
Leases
We determine if an arrangement contains a lease at inception based on our right to control the use of an identified asset and our right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of that identified asset. Lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets represent the right to use an underlying asset pursuant to the lease for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Lease ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the commencement of an arrangement where it is determined at inception that a lease exists. These assets and liabilities are initially recognized based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term calculated using our incremental borrowing rate generally applicable to the location of the lease ROU asset, unless an implicit rate is readily determinable. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we generally use our incremental borrowing rate based on the estimated rate of interest for collateralized borrowing over a similar term of the lease payments at commencement date. As we do not have any outstanding public debt, we estimated the incremental borrowing rate based on our estimated credit rating and available market information. The incremental borrowing rate is subsequently reassessed upon a modification to the lease agreement. We combine lease and certain non-lease components for our design center real estate leases in determining the lease payments subject to the initial present value calculation. Lease ROU assets include upfront lease payments and exclude lease incentives, where applicable. Certain operating leases have renewal options and rent escalation clauses as well as various purchase options. We assess these options to determine if we are reasonably certain of exercising these options based on all relevant economic and financial factors. Any options that meet these criteria are included in the lease term at lease commencement.
Operating leases are included within Operating lease right-of-use assets, Current operating lease liabilities and Operating lease liabilities, long-term in our consolidated balance sheets. Financing leases are included within Property, plant and equipment, net, Other current liabilities, and Other long-term liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets.
Lease expense for operating leases consists of both fixed and variable components. Expenses related to fixed lease payments are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Variable lease payments are generally expensed as incurred and include certain index-based changes in rent, certain non-lease components, such as maintenance and other services provided by the lessor, and other charges included in the lease. We have elected the short-term lease exemption, whereby leases with initial terms of one year or less are not capitalized and instead expensed on a straight-line basis over the lease term. In addition, certain of our equipment lease agreements include variable lease payments, which are based on the usage of the underlying asset. The variable portion of payments are not included in the initial measurement of the asset or lease liability due to uncertainty of the payment amount and are recorded as lease expense in the period incurred.
Refer to Note 6, Leases, for further lease accounting details.
Customer Deposits
In most cases we collect deposits from clients on a portion of the total purchase price at the time a written order is placed, but before we have transferred control of our product to our clients, resulting in contract liabilities. These customer deposits are reported as a current liability in Customer deposits on our consolidated balance sheets. We had customer deposits of $
Deferred Financing Fees
Deferred financing fees related to our credit facility are included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets (current portion) and Other assets (non-current portion) on our consolidated balance sheets and amortized as interest expense utilizing the effective interest method. Such amortization is included in Interest and other financing costs in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income over the remaining life of the credit facility.
Insurance
We maintain insurance coverage for significant exposures, as well as those risks that, by law, must be insured. We use a combination of insurance and self-insurance for a number of risks, including healthcare coverage, workers' compensation, general liability, auto liability, employment practices, property, directors and officers liability, and cyber, among others. Liabilities associated with these risks are estimated in part by considering historic claims experience, demographic factors, severity factors and other assumptions. We have various excess loss coverage for such risks and our deductibles generally do not exceed $
In the case of the Company’s healthcare coverage for employees, we have an insurance program that includes a stop-loss insurance policy to protect from individual losses over a specified dollar value. Expenses related to this insured program are computed on an actuarial basis, based on claims experience, regulatory requirements, an estimate of claims incurred but not yet reported (“IBNR”) and other relevant factors. The projections involved in this process are subject to uncertainty related to the timing and the amount of claims filed, levels of IBNR, fluctuations in healthcare costs and changes to regulatory requirements. We recorded an estimated liability related to healthcare coverage of $
We also carry workers’ compensation insurance subject to a deductible amount for which the Company is responsible on each claim. We recorded an estimated liability related to workers’ compensation claims, primarily for claims that do not meet the per-incident deductible, of $
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Due to their short-term nature, the carrying value of our cash and cash equivalents, investments, receivables and payables, and customer deposit liabilities approximates fair value. We believe the fair value of any future borrowings under our credit facility will approximate its carrying amount as the terms and interest rate approximate market rates given its floating interest rate basis.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance must be established for deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that the assets will not be realized.
We recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. Most of the unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would be recorded as a benefit to income tax expense. The liability associated with an unrecognized tax benefit is classified as a long-term liability except for the amount for which a cash payment is expected to be made or tax positions settled within one year. We recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters as a component of income tax expense.
Revenue Recognition
Our reported revenue (net sales) consist substantially of product sales. We report product sales net of discounts and recognize them at the point in time when control transfers to the customer. For sales to our customers in our wholesale segment, control typically transfers when the product is shipped. The majority of our shipping agreements are freight-on-board shipping point and risk of loss transfers to our wholesale customer once the product is out of our control. Accordingly, revenue is recognized for product shipments on third-party carriers at the point in time that our product is loaded onto the third-party container or truck. For sales in our retail segment, control generally transfers upon delivery to the customer. We recognize the promised amount of consideration without adjusting for the effects of a significant financing component if the contract has a duration of one year or less. As our contracts typically are less than one year in length and do not have financing components, we have not adjusted consideration.
Shipping and Handling. Our practice has been to sell our products at the same delivered cost to all retailers and customers nationwide, regardless of shipping point. Costs incurred by the Company to deliver finished goods are expensed and recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses. We recognize shipping and handling expense as fulfillment activities (rather than as a promised good or service) when the activities are performed even if those activities are performed after the control of the good has been transferred. Accordingly, we record the expenses for shipping and handling activities at the same time we recognize net sales.
Sales Taxes. We exclude from the measurement of the transaction price all taxes imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing transaction and collected by the entity from a customer, including sales, use, excise, value-added, and franchise taxes (collectively referred to as sales taxes). Sales tax collected is not recognized as revenue but is included in Accounts payable and accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets as it is ultimately remitted to governmental authorities.
Returns and Allowances. Estimated refunds for returns and allowances are based on our historical return patterns. We record these estimated sales refunds on a gross basis rather than on a net basis and have recorded an asset for product we expect to receive back from customers in Prepaid expenses and other current assets and a corresponding refund liability in Other current liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. At June 30, 2026 and 2025, these amounts were immaterial.
Commissions. We capitalize commissions paid to our associates as contract assets within Prepaid expenses and other current assets on our consolidated balance sheets. These prepaid commissions are subsequently recognized as a selling expense upon delivery (when we have transferred control of our product to our customer). We had prepaid commissions of $
Consumer Financing Program (Private Label Credit Card)
The Ethan Allen Platinum Card program offers clients custom financing options. Financing offered through this program is administered by a third-party financial institution and is granted to our clients on a non-recourse basis to the Company. The third-party financial institution is the sole owner of the accounts issued under the program and absorbs the losses associated with non-payment by the private label card holders. Clients may apply for an Ethan Allen Platinum Card at a design center or online at ethanallen.com. Each private label credit card bears the Ethan Allen brand logo and can only be used at a design center or online.
Cost of Sales
Our cost of sales consist of the cost to manufacture our merchandise including materials, direct labor and overhead costs as well as the cost to purchase import products, including inbound freight and tariffs.
Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) Expenses
SG&A expenses include the costs of selling our products and general and administrative costs. Selling expenses primarily consist of warehousing, delivery, outbound freight, commissions, advertising, digital and web-technology, and compensation and benefits of employees performing various sales and designer functions. Occupancy costs, depreciation, compensation and benefits for administrative employees and other administrative costs are included in SG&A. All design center pre-opening costs are included in SG&A expenses and are expensed as incurred.
Advertising Expenses
Advertising expenses represent costs associated with our direct mailings, digital marketing and other mediums as well as those employees supporting our advertising campaigns. These costs included advertising media expenses, outside agency fees, certain website related costs and photo and video production. Advertising costs from our direct mailers are expensed when provided to the carrier for distribution. Website, print and other advertising expenses, which include digital advertising, web creative content, national television and direct marketing activities such as print media, paid social campaigns and radio, are expensed as incurred or upon the release of the content or initial advertisement. Prepaid advertising costs were immaterial at June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
Research and Development Costs
Research and development costs are charged to expense in the periods incurred and are included as a component of SG&A. Expenditures for research and development costs were immaterial in each fiscal year presented.
Interest and Other Income, Net
Interest and other income, net includes interest income on investments, foreign currency gains or losses and other income or expense incurred outside our normal course of business. Total interest income on investments was $
Interest and Other Financing Costs
Interest and other financing costs are primarily from the amortization of deferred financing fees. Interest expense was immaterial for fiscal 2026, 2025 and 2024.
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
The Company’s supplemental cash flow information is presented in the following required disclosures. Refer to Note 6, Leases for cash flow impacts from leasing transactions during each of the past three fiscal years. Refer to Note 14, Income Taxes, for cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds during each of the past three fiscal years. Cash paid for interest was immaterial for fiscal 2026, 2025 and 2024. There were no other material non-cash investing or financing activities during each period presented.
Treasury Stock
The Company accounts for repurchased common stock on a trade date basis under the cost method and includes such treasury stock as a component of its shareholders’ equity. We account for the formal retirement of treasury stock by deducting its par value from common stock, reducing additional paid-in capital (“APIC”) by the average amount recorded in APIC when the stock was originally issued and any remaining excess of cost deducted from retained earnings.
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation expense is included within SG&A expenses. Tax benefits associated with our stock-based compensation arrangements are included within income tax expense.
The Company estimates the fair value of stock-based awards at the time of grant using the following methods:
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Stock Options. Black-Scholes option pricing model. This model requires management to make certain assumptions with respect to selected model inputs, including anticipated changes in the underlying stock price (i.e., expected volatility) and option exercise activity (i.e., expected life). Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of our stock and other contributing factors. The risk-free rate of return is based on the U.S. Treasury bill rate extrapolated to the term matching the expected life of the grant. The dividend yield is based on the annualized dividend rate at the grant date relative to the grant date stock price. The expected life of options granted, which represents the period of time that the options are expected to be outstanding, is based, primarily, on historical data. |
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Market-based Performance Units. Monte Carlo valuation model. The Monte Carlo model incorporates more complex variables than closed-form models such as the Black-Scholes option valuation model used for stock option grants. The Monte Carlo valuation model simulates a distribution of stock prices to yield an expected distribution of stock prices over the remaining performance period, which will be used to determine our expected performance ranking relative to our peer group. The stock-paths are simulated using volatilities calculated with historical information using data from a look-back period that is equal to the vesting period. The model assumes a zero-coupon, risk-free interest rate with a term equal to the vesting period. The simulations are repeated many times and the mean of the discounted values is calculated as the grant date fair value for the award. The final payout of the award as calculated by the model is then discounted back to the grant date using the risk-free interest rate. We expense compensation cost over the vesting period regardless of whether the market condition is ultimately satisfied. |
As stock-based compensation expense recognized is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, it has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. Forfeitures are estimated based primarily on historical experience. Windfall tax benefits, defined as tax deductions that exceed recorded stock-based compensation, are classified as cash inflows from operating activities. The value of the portion of the equity-based awards that are ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense over the requisite service periods in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
Foreign Currency Translation
The functional currency of each Company-operated foreign location is the respective local currency. Assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars using the current period-end exchange rate and income and expense amounts are translated using the average exchange rate for the period in which the transaction occurred. Resulting translation adjustments are reported as a component of Accumulated other comprehensive loss within shareholders’ equity. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses associated with translating assets and liabilities denominated in a currency that is different than a subsidiary’s functional currency are recorded in Interest and other income, net in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
Earnings Per Share
We compute basic EPS by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is calculated similarly, except that the weighted average outstanding shares are adjusted to include the effects of converting all potentially dilutive stock-based awards issued under our employee stock plans. The number of potential common shares outstanding are determined in accordance with the treasury stock method to the extent they are dilutive. For the purpose of calculating EPS, common shares outstanding include common shares issuable upon the exercise of outstanding stock-based compensation awards. Under the treasury stock method, the exercise price paid by the optionee and future stock-based compensation expense that the Company has not yet recognized are assumed to be used to repurchase shares.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The Company evaluates all Accounting Standards Updates (“ASUs”) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) for consideration of their applicability to our consolidated financial statements.
New Accounting Standards or Updates Adopted in Fiscal 2026
Income Taxes. In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which enhances transparency about income tax information through improvements to income tax disclosures primarily related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. We adopted ASU 2023-09 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, and have applied it prospectively in our consolidated financial statements, which modified our income tax disclosures, however it did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. Refer to Note 14, Income Taxes, in the accompanying notes to the consolidated statements for further detail.
Recent Accounting Standards or Updates Not Yet Effective
Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. This ASU requires disaggregation of certain income statement expense captions into specified categories to be disclosed within the notes to the consolidated financial statements but does not change the expense captions on the income statement. The amendments in this ASU are to be applied prospectively, although retrospective application is permitted, and is effective for our annual consolidated financial statements starting in fiscal 2028 with interim periods starting in fiscal 2029, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that this accounting standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and related notes.
Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software. In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40) - Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software. This ASU removes all references to prescriptive and sequential software development stages, and requires entities to start capitalizing eligible software costs when management has authorized and committed to funding the software project and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the intended function. The amendments in this ASU can be applied using a prospective, modified, or retrospective transition approach, and are effective for our interim and annual periods starting in fiscal 2029, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that this accounting standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and related notes.
No other new accounting pronouncements issued or effective as of June 30, 2026 have had or are expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
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Revenue Recognition |
The following table disaggregates our net sales by product category by segment for each fiscal year (in thousands):
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Retail |
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Fair Value Measurements |
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the “exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In determining fair value, the use of various valuation methodologies, including market, income, and cost approaches is permissible. We consider the principal or most advantageous market in which it would transact and assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability.
Fair Value Hierarchy. The accounting guidance for fair value measurements establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. There are three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value based on the reliability of inputs. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.
We have categorized our cash equivalents and investments within the fair value hierarchy as follows:
Level 1 – applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. These Level 1 assets include our corporate money market funds that are classified as cash equivalents. We have categorized our cash equivalents as Level 1 assets as there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 – applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data. At June 30, 2026 and 2025, we have categorized our investments as Level 2 assets.
Level 3 – applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities. We held Level 3 assets or liabilities at June 30, 2026 or 2025.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis. The following tables show, by level within the fair value hierarchy, our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2026 and 2025. We did not have any transfers between levels of fair value measurements during the periods presented.
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Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2026 |
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Level 3 |
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Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2025 |
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Balance Sheet Location |
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Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Total |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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There were investments that have been in a continuous loss position for more than one year, and there have been no other-than-temporary impairments recognized.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis. We did not record any other-than-temporary impairments on assets required to be measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis during fiscal 2026 or 2025.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value for Disclosure Purposes Only. We had outstanding bank borrowings at June 30, 2026 and 2025. We have historically categorized our outstanding bank borrowings as a Level 2 liability.
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Leases |
We have operating leases for many of our design centers that expire at various dates through fiscal 2040. We also lease certain tangible assets, including computer equipment and vehicles with initial lease terms ranging from to years.
The Company's lease terms and discount rates are as follows:
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2025 |
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Weighted average remaining lease term (in years) |
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Financing leases |
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Financing leases |
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The following table discloses the location and amount of our operating and financing lease assets and liabilities within our consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):
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June 30, |
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2025 |
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Operating leases |
Operating lease right-of-use assets |
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Financing leases |
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Liabilities |
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Operating leases |
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Financing leases |
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Operating leases |
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Total lease assets by segment are as follows (in thousands):
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June 30, |
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2025 |
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Retail |
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Wholesale |
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Total lease assets |
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The following table discloses the location and amount of our operating and financing lease costs within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (in thousands):
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Fiscal Year Ended |
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Statements of Comprehensive Income Location |
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2025 |
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Operating lease cost(1) |
SG&A expenses |
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Financing lease cost |
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Depreciation of property |
SG&A expenses |
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SG&A expenses |
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SG&A expenses |
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SG&A expenses |
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The following table reconciles the undiscounted future minimum lease payments (by year and in the aggregate) under noncancelable leases with terms of more than one year to the total lease liabilities recognized on the consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2026 (in thousands):
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Fiscal Year |
Operating Leases |
Financing Leases |
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Total present value of lease obligations(1) |
$ | $ | ||||||
At June 30, 2026, we did have any operating or financing leases that had not commenced.
Other supplemental information for our leases is as follows (in thousands):
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Fiscal Year Ended June 30, |
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2026 |
2025 |
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Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities |
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Operating cash flows from operating leases |
$ | $ | ||||||
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Operating cash flows from financing leases |
$ | $ | ||||||
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Operating lease assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities |
$ | $ | ||||||
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Financing lease obligations obtained in exchange for new financing lease assets |
$ | $ | ||||||
We sublease a select number of our leased locations, which generally match those of the leases we have with the lessor. At June 30, 2026, future minimum leases payments due to us under those subleases were as follows (in thousands):
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Sublease |
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2027 |
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Investments |
We have investments in debt securities intended to enhance returns on our cash as well as to fund future obligations. Our short-term investments consist of U.S. Treasury bills, with maturities of less than one year, and total $
Our debt securities are presented below in accordance with their stated maturities:
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June 30, 2026 |
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Amortized cost |
Gross unrealized gains |
Gross unrealized losses |
Fair value |
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Due within one year |
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) | $ | ||||||||||
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Due within one and two years |
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Total |
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) | $ | ||||||||||
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June 30, 2025 |
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Gross unrealized gains |
Gross unrealized losses |
Fair value |
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Due within one year |
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Inventories |
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, determined on a first-in, first-out basis, and net realizable value and are summarized as follows (in thousands):
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June 30, |
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2025 |
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Property, Plant and Equipment |
Property, plant and equipment are summarized as follows (in thousands):
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June 30, |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
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We recorded depreciation and amortization expense of $
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets |
Our goodwill and intangible assets are comprised of goodwill, which represents the excess of cost over the fair value of net assets acquired, and our Ethan Allen trade name and related trademarks. Both goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized as they are estimated to have an indefinite life. At June 30, 2026 and 2025, we had $
We test our wholesale goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles for impairment on an annual basis in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, and more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it might be impaired. We performed our annual goodwill impairment test during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 utilizing a qualitative analysis and concluded it was more likely than not the fair value of our wholesale reporting unit was greater than its respective carrying value and no impairment charge was required. We also performed our annual indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment test during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 utilizing a qualitative analysis and concluded it was more likely than not the fair value of our trade name was greater than its carrying value and no impairment charge was required. In performing the qualitative assessments, we considered factors such as macroeconomic conditions, industry and market conditions in which we operate including the competitive environment, significant adverse changes in client demand, a product recall or an adverse action or assessment by a regulator. We also considered our stock price both in absolute terms and in relation to peer companies.
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Restructuring and Other Charges, Net of Gains |
Restructuring and other charges, net of gains, were as follows (in thousands):
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Fiscal Year Ended June 30, |
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2025 |
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Lease exit costs(1) |
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Beecher Falls, Vermont fire, net of insurance recoveries(2) |
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Retail design center flood loss, net of insurance recoveries(3) |
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Total Restructuring and other charges, net of gains |
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Restructuring payments during fiscal 2026 were $
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Credit Agreement |
On January 26, 2022, the Company and most of its domestic subsidiaries (the “Loan Parties”) entered into a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent and syndication agent and Capital One, National Association, as documentation agent. The Credit Agreement amends and restates the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of December 21, 2018, as amended. The Credit Agreement provides for a $
Availability. The availability of credit at any given time under the Facility will be constrained by the terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement, including the amount of collateral available, a borrowing base formula based upon numerous factors including the value of eligible inventory and eligible accounts receivable, and other restrictions contained in the Facility. All obligations under the Facility are secured by assets of the Loan Parties including inventory, receivables and certain types of intellectual property. Total borrowing base availability under the Facility was $
Borrowings. At the Company’s option, borrowings under the Facility bear interest, based on the average quarterly availability, at an annual rate of either (a) Adjusted Term SOFR Rate (defined as the Term SOFR Rate for such interest period plus
Covenants and Other Ratios. The Facility contains various restrictive and affirmative covenants, including required financial reporting, limitations on the ability to grant liens, make loans or other investments, incur additional debt, issue additional equity, merge or consolidate with or into another person, sell assets, pay dividends or make other distributions or enter into transactions with affiliates, along with other restrictions and limitations similar to those frequently found in credit agreements of this type and size. Loans under the Facility may become immediately due and payable upon certain events of default (including failure to comply with covenants, change of control or cross-defaults) as set forth in the Facility.
The Facility does not contain any significant financial ratio covenants or coverage ratio covenants other than a fixed charge coverage ratio covenant based on the ratio of (a) EBITDA, plus cash Rentals, minus Unfinanced Capital Expenditures to (b) Fixed Charges, as such terms are defined in the Facility. The fixed charge coverage ratio covenant, set at
Letters of Credit. At June 30, 2026 and 2025, there were $
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Employee Retirement Programs |
The Company established its Ethan Allen Retirement Savings Plan (the “401(k) Plan”) in 1994. The 401(k) Plan is a defined contribution plan subject to the provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (“IRC”). All full-time U.S. employees of the Company are eligible to participate in the Plan on the first day of employment. Each year, participants may contribute up to
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Income Taxes |
Income tax expense is based on taxable income determined in accordance with current enacted laws and tax rates. Deferred income taxes are recorded for the temporary differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using currently enacted tax rates.
Income before income taxes consists of the following (in thousands):
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Income tax expense consists of the following components (in thousands):
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2024 |
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Total income tax expense |
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Our effective tax rate differs from the U.S. Federal statutory income tax rate of 21% for the following reasons (in thousands):
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Fiscal Year Ended |
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Income tax expense (and corresponding effective tax rate) |
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The following table represents a reconciliation of the U.S. Federal statutory income tax rate of 21.0% to the Company's effective rate for income taxes for fiscal 2025 and 2024, prior to the adoption of ASU 2023-09:
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Income tax expense (and corresponding effective tax rate) |
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For our Canada, Honduras and Mexico foreign operating units, we permanently reinvest the earnings and consequently do not record a deferred tax liability relative to the undistributed earnings.
The primary components of deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows (in thousands):
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Fiscal Year Ended June 30, |
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Employee compensation |
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Valuation allowance |
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Total deferred tax assets |
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Intangible assets other than goodwill |
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Commissions |
( |
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( |
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Total deferred tax liabilities |
( |
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) | ||||
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Net deferred tax liabilities |
$ | ( |
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The deferred tax assets at June 30, 2026 associated with net operating loss carryforwards and the related expiration dates are as follows (in thousands):
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Net Operating |
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Tax Assets |
Loss Carryforwards |
Expiration |
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Various U.S. state net operating losses (excluding federal tax effect) |
$ | $ |
Fiscal 2030-2056 |
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Foreign net operating losses |
$ | $ |
Fiscal 2040-2046 |
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We evaluate our deferred taxes to determine if the “more likely than not” standard of evidence has not been met thereby supporting the need for a valuation allowance. The evaluation of the amount of net deferred tax assets expected to be realized necessarily involves forecasting the amount of taxable income that will be generated in future years. We have forecasted future results using estimates management believes to be reasonable. Our forecasts are based on our best estimate of expected trends resulting from certain leading economic indicators. The realization of deferred income tax assets is dependent on future events. Actual results may vary from management's forecasts. Such variances could result in adjustments to the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets in future periods, and such adjustments could be material to the consolidated financial statements. A valuation allowance must be established for deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that assets will not be realized.
A summary of the valuation allowance by jurisdiction is as follows (in thousands):
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The valuation allowance of $
Uncertain Tax Positions
As of June 30, 2026, we had gross unrecognized tax benefits of $
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of these unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands):
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We recognize interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. We had $
It is reasonably possible that various issues relating to approximately $
Our U.S. federal income tax returns for fiscal years and the following subsequent years are still subject to audit. In addition, we conduct business in various states. The major states in which we conduct business are subject to audit for fiscal years and the following subsequent years. Our foreign operations are subject to audit for fiscal years and the following subsequent years.
On July 4, 2025, the U.S. enacted H.R.1, commonly referred to as the OBBBA. The OBBBA includes a broad range of changes, including 100% initial-year bonus depreciation on qualifying property, as well as the immediate deduction for domestic research and development expenses. The impact of the OBBBA on our income tax expense and related effective tax rate for fiscal 2026 was immaterial.
Cash Paid for Taxes
Cash paid for taxes (net of refunds received) during fiscal 2026 were as follows (in thousands):
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Cash paid for taxes (net of refunds received) during fiscal 2025 and 2024 was $
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(15) |
Shareholders’ Equity |
Shares Authorized for Issuance
Our authorized capital stock consists of
Share Repurchase Program
We repurchased
In accordance with the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, our fiscal 2026 share repurchases in excess of issuances are subject to a
Dividends
We paid four regular quarterly cash dividends and a special cash dividend during fiscal 2026. Total cash dividends paid to shareholders in fiscal 2026 were $
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(16) |
Earnings Per Share |
The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators used in our computations of basic and diluted EPS:
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(1) |
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At June 30, 2026, 2025 and 2024, total stock-based awards of
At June 30, 2026, 2025 and 2024, the number of performance units excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS was
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(17) |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss consists of foreign currency translation adjustments and unrealized gains or losses on investments, net of tax. Foreign currency translation adjustments are the result of changes in foreign currency exchange rates related to our operations in Canada, Honduras and Mexico. Assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars using the current period-end exchange rate and income and expense amounts are translated using the average exchange rate for the period in which the transaction occurred. Our investments at June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, consist of U.S. Treasuries with maturities of two years or less. All unrealized gains and losses are included, net of tax, in Accumulated other comprehensive loss, within the consolidated balance sheets. The tax effect of unrealized gains included in accumulated other comprehensive loss was $
The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows (in thousands):
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The following table sets forth the activity in accumulated other comprehensive loss (in thousands):
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(18) |
Stock-Based Compensation |
The Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) provides for the grant of stock-based awards including stock options, restricted stock and stock units. The Plan also provides for the issuance of stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) on issued options, however no SARs have been issued to date. All stock-based awards are approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors after consideration of the recommendations proposed by the Chief Executive Officer. Company policy requires an additional one-year holding period beyond the service vest date for executive officers and Board of Directors. Under this Plan, the initial aggregate number of shares of common stock that may be issued through awards of any form was
The table below summarizes the total stock-based compensation expense we recognized for all outstanding stock-based awards. Stock-based compensation expense is recorded in SG&A expenses in the consolidated statement of income (in thousands):
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Tax benefit |
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At June 30, 2026, $
Stock Options
All stock options granted have an exercise price equal to the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant and remain exercisable for a period of up to ten years, subject to continuous service. We granted
The assumptions used to calculate the fair value of stock options granted using the Black-Scholes option pricing model during each fiscal year are presented below:
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A summary of stock option activity is presented below.
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There were stock options exercised during fiscal 2026. We received proceeds of less than $
At June 30, 2026, $
Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”)
The RSUs granted to employees entitle the holder to receive the underlying shares of common stock as the unit vests over the relevant vesting period. The RSUs do not entitle the holder to receive dividends declared on the underlying shares while the RSUs remain unvested and vest in three equal annual installments on the anniversary of the date of grant. We account for these RSUs as equity-based awards because when they vest, they will be settled in shares of our common stock. The grant date fair value of RSUs is measured by reducing the grant date price of the Company's common stock by the present value of the dividends expected to be paid on the underlying stock during the requisite service period, discounted at the appropriate risk-free interest rate.
A summary of RSU activity is presented below.
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The weighted average grant date fair value of RSUs awarded in fiscal 2026, 2025, and 2024 were $
Performance Stock Units (“PSUs”)
Under the Plan, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors is authorized to award common shares to certain employees based on the attainment of certain financial goals over a given performance period. The awards are offered at no cost to the employees. In the event of an employee's termination during the performance period, the right to earn shares under this program is forfeited.
During fiscal 2026, we granted
The following table summarizes PSU activity at the maximum award amounts:
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The number of awards that will vest, as well as unearned and canceled awards, depend on the achievement of certain financial and shareholder-return goals over the three-year performance periods, and will be settled in shares if service conditions are met, requiring employees to remain employed with us through the end of the three-year performance periods. We account for PSU awards as equity-based awards because upon vesting, they will be settled in common shares. We expense as compensation cost the fair value of the PSUs as of the grant date and amortize expense ratably over the total performance and time vest period, considering the probability that we will satisfy the performance goals.
The following table presents the fair value of PSUs granted for each of the past three fiscal years:
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Fiscal Year Ended June 30, |
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2024 |
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Market conditions(2) |
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At June 30, 2026, $
Stock-based compensation expense related to PSUs recognized in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income are presented in the following table (in thousands).
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(19) |
Segment Information |
Ethan Allen conducts business globally and has strategically aligned its business into reportable segments: Wholesale and Retail. These segments represent strategic business areas of our vertically integrated enterprise that operate separately and provide their own distinctive services. Our operating segments are aligned with how the Company, including our chief operating decision maker (the “CODM”) who is our Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, evaluates the operating results and performance of the business.
Wholesale Segment. The wholesale segment is principally involved in the development of the Ethan Allen brand and encompasses all aspects of design, manufacturing, sourcing, marketing, sale and distribution of our broad range of home furnishings and accents. Wholesale revenue is recorded upon the shipment of our products to our retail network of independently operated design centers, Company-operated design centers, and other third-party contract business clients. Our wholesale segment’s net sales to Company-operated design centers are eliminated in consolidation.
Retail Segment. The retail segment sells home furnishings and accents to clients through
Intersegment. We account for intersegment sales transactions between our segments consistent with independent third-party transactions, that is, at current market prices. As a result, the manufacturing profit related to sales to our retail segment is included within our wholesale segment. Operating income realized on intersegment revenue transactions is therefore generally consistent with the operating income realized on revenue from independent third-party transactions.
We evaluate the performance of our two segments based upon net sales and operating income in order to allocate resources. Segment operating income is based on operating income before interest and other financing costs, interest and other income, net and income tax expense. The CODM assesses performance by regularly reviewing each segment’s significant expense categories which include selling expenses and cost of sales, general and administrative expenses, and advertising expenses. The accounting policies of the operating segments are the same as those described in Note 3, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.
The following tables present net sales and operating income by segment (in thousands):
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Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025 |
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The following table presents additional information by segment (in thousands):
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Geographic Information
Sales are attributed to countries on the basis of the client's location. Net sales reported within “All Others” below represent our wholesale segment sales to non-U.S. independent retailers and our retail segment sales to clients through our Company-operated design centers in Canada.
The following table sets forth consolidated net sales by geographic area for each of the past three fiscal years:
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The following table sets forth long-lived assets by geographic location at June 30 (in thousands):
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(20) |
Commitments and Contingencies |
Commitments represent obligations, such as those for future purchases of goods or services that are not yet recorded on the balance sheet as liabilities. We record liabilities for commitments when incurred (specifically when the goods or services are received). Fluctuations in our operating results, levels of inventory on hand, the degree of success of our accounts receivable collection efforts, the timing of tax and other payments, as well as capital expenditures will impact our liquidity and cash flows in future periods. The effect of our commitments, including contractual obligations, on our liquidity and capital resources in future periods should be considered in conjunction with the factors mentioned here.
Lease Commitments
We enter into operating and financing leases in the normal course of business. Most lease arrangements provide us with the option to renew the leases at defined terms. Refer to Note 6, Leases, for further lease details.
Purchase Commitments with Suppliers
Purchase obligations are defined as agreements that are enforceable and legally binding that specify all significant terms, including fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased; fixed, minimum or variable price provisions; and the approximate timing of the transaction. We do, in the normal course of business, initiate purchase orders for the procurement of selected finished goods sourced from third-party suppliers, lumber, fabric, leather and other raw materials used in our manufacturing. All purchase orders are based on current needs and are fulfilled by suppliers. Our open purchase orders with respect to such goods were $
Other Purchase Commitments
Other purchase commitments represent future contractual obligations due for services such as software, web development, finance and accounting services, insurance, telecommunication and other maintenance contracts. These commitments are generally payable within one to two years and totaled $
Legal Matters
We are routinely party to various legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, including investigations or as a defendant in litigation. Such legal proceedings may include claims related to our employment practices; wage and hour claims; claims of intellectual property infringement, including with respect to patents; and consumer action claims relating to our consumer products and practices. In addition, from time to time, we are subject to actions commenced by third-parties such as product liability claims for products we manufacture and sell, personal injury claims and allegations that properties we operate do not comply with legally required access requirements for persons with disabilities. We could also face a wide variety of employee claims against us, including general discrimination, privacy, labor and employment, fiduciary and disability claims. We are also subject to various federal, state and local environmental protection laws and regulations and are involved, from time to time, in investigations and proceedings regarding environmental matters. Such environmental investigations and proceedings typically concern air emissions, water discharges, and/or management of solid and hazardous wastes. We believe that our facilities are in material compliance with all such applicable laws and regulations.
On a quarterly basis, we review our litigation activities and determine if an unfavorable outcome to us is considered “remote”, “reasonably possible” or “probable” as defined by ASC 450, Contingencies. Where we determine an unfavorable outcome is probable and is reasonably estimable, we accrue for potential litigation losses. Although the outcome of the various claims and proceedings against us cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that, based on information available at June 30, 2026, the likelihood is remote that any existing claims or proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Indemnifications
As permitted or required under Delaware law and to the maximum extent allowable under that law, the Company has certain obligations to indemnify its current and former officers and directors for certain events or occurrences while the officer or director is, or was serving, at our request in such capacity. These indemnification obligations are valid as long as the director or officer acted in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the Company, and with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful. The maximum potential amount of future payments Ethan Allen could be required to make under these indemnification obligations is unlimited; however, the Company has a director and officer insurance policy that it believes mitigates our exposure and may enable us to recover a portion of any future amounts paid.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (“CFO”), has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Based on that evaluation, our CEO and CFO have concluded that, as of June 30, 2026, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information relating to us (including our consolidated subsidiaries), which is required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management report on internal control over financial reporting is included under Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Attestation Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2026 has been audited by CohnReznick LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears under Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
Securities Trading Plans of Directors and Officers
On
ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS
Not applicable.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Code of Ethics
We have
Information contained on, or connected to, our website is not incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K and should not be considered part of this or any other report that we file with, or furnish to, the SEC.
Policy Prohibiting Insider Trading and Related Procedures
Ethan Allen is committed to promoting high standards of ethical business conduct and compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. As part of this commitment, we have an Insider Trading Policy governing the purchase, sale, and/or other dispositions of our securities by our directors, officers, employees and third-party contractors, that we believe is reasonably designed to promote compliance with insider trading laws, rules and regulations, and the exchange listing standards applicable to us. A copy of our Insider Trading Policy was previously filed with the SEC on August 24, 2023 as Exhibit 19.1 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Executive Officers of the Company
We have provided information about our executive officers under the heading Information about our Executive Officers in Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. All other remaining information required by this item will be included in our proxy statement for our 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act
We were not aware of any non-compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act during fiscal 2026.
Directors of the Company
The information required by this item will be included in our proxy statement for our 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this item will be included in our proxy statement for our 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and is
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
The information required by this item relating to security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management will be included in our proxy statement for our 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
The following table summarizes, as of June 30, 2026, the number of outstanding equity awards granted to employees and non-employee directors, as well as the number of equity awards remaining available for future issuance, under our equity compensation plans:
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Plan Category(3) |
(a) Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights |
(b) Weighted average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights |
(c) Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a)) |
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Equity compensation plans approved by stockholders |
432,568(1) | $26.99(2) | 1,178,976 |
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(1) |
Amount includes stock options outstanding under the Company’s Stock Incentive Plan as well as outstanding restricted stock units and performance units which have been provided for under the Company’s Stock Incentive Plan. |
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(2) |
Calculated without taking into account shares of Company common stock subject to outstanding restricted stock units and performance units that will become issuable as they vest, without any cash consideration or other payment required for such shares. |
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(3) |
As of June 30, 2026, we did not maintain any equity compensation plans that have not been approved by our shareholders. |
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The information required by this item will be included in our proxy statement for our 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
Information concerning fees and services provided by our principal accountant, CohnReznick LLP, New York, New York (PCAOB ID:
PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
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(a) |
The following documents are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K: |
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(1) |
Financial Statements
The information required by this item is included under Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K which is incorporated herein. |
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(2) |
Financial Statement Schedules
Separate financial statement schedules have been omitted either because they are not applicable or because the required information is included in the consolidated financial statements or notes described in Item 15(a)(1) above. |
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(3) |
Exhibits |
The information required by this item is set forth below.
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Exhibit Number |
Exhibit Description |
Form |
File No. |
Exhibit |
Filing Date |
Filed Herewith |
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3.1 |
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation |
8-K |
001-11692 |
3(a) |
11/18/2016 |
- |
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3.2 |
Amended and Restated By-laws of the Company |
8-K |
001-11692 |
3(d) |
11/18/2016 |
- |
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4.1 |
Description of Securities of the Registrant |
10-K |
001-11692 |
4.1 |
8/29/2022 |
- |
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10.1 |
Restated Directors Indemnification Agreement dated March 1993, among the Company and Ethan Allen and their Directors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(c) to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 of the Company filed with the SEC on March 16, 1993) |
S-1 |
33-57216 |
10(c) |
3/16/1993 |
- |
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10.2* |
Employment Agreement between the Company and M. Farooq Kathwari dated October 1, 2015 |
8-K |
001-11692 |
10.1 |
10/2/2015 |
- |
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10.3* |
Change in Control Severance Plan |
8-K |
001-11692 |
10.3 |
10/2/2015 |
- |
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10.4* |
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. Stock Incentive Plan |
DEFC14A |
001-11692 |
Appendix A |
10/27/2015 |
- |
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10.5* |
Form of Option Agreement for Grants to Independent Directors |
10-K |
001-11692 |
10(h)-4 |
9/13/2005 |
- |
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10.6* |
Form of Option Agreement for Grants to Employees |
10-K |
001-11692 |
10(h)-5 |
9/13/2005 |
- |
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10.7* |
Form of Restricted Stock Agreement for Executives |
8-K |
001-11692 |
10(f)-1 |
11/19/2007 |
- |
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10.8* |
Form of Stock Option Agreement for Grants to Employees that include performance conditions |
10-Q |
001-11692 |
10(g)-5 |
5/1/2014 |
- |
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10.9 |
Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement among Ethan Allen Interiors Inc., most of its domestic subsidiaries, and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent and Syndication Agent, and Capital One, National Association, as Documentation Agent, dated as of January 26, 2022 |
10-Q |
001-11692 |
10.1 |
1/27/2022 |
- |
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10.10* |
Employment Agreement between the Company and M. Farooq Kathwari dated February 3, 2022 |
8-K |
001-11692 |
10.1 |
2/3/2022 |
- |
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10.11* |
Amended Employment Agreement between the Company and M. Farooq Kathwari dated July 30, 2024 |
8-K |
001-11692 |
10.1 |
7/31/2024 |
- |
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10.12* |
Form of Performance-Based Stock Unit Agreement for M. Farooq Kathwari |
8-K |
001-11692 |
10.2 |
2/3/2022 |
- |
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10.13* |
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for M. Farooq Kathwari |
8-K |
001-11692 |
10.3 |
2/3/2022 |
- |
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19.1 |
Insider Trading Policy |
10-K |
001-11692 |
19.1 |
8/24/2023 |
- |
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21.1 |
Subsidiaries of Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. |
- |
- |
- |
- |
X |
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23.1 |
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (CohnReznick LLP) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
X |
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24.1 |
Power of Attorney (included on signature page of this Annual Report on Form 10-K) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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31.1 |
Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended |
- |
- |
- |
- |
X |
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31.2 |
Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended |
- |
- |
- |
- |
X |
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32.1† |
Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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32.2† |
Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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97.1 |
Policy Governing the Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation |
10-K |
001-11692 |
97.1 |
8/24/2023 |
- |
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101.INS |
Inline XBRL Instance Document |
- |
- |
- |
- |
X |
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101.SCH |
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document |
- |
- |
- |
- |
X |
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101.CAL |
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document |
- |
- |
- |
- |
X |
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101.DEF |
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document |
- |
- |
- |
- |
X |
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101.LAB |
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document |
- |
- |
- |
- |
X |
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101.PRE |
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
- |
- |
- |
- |
X |
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104 |
Cover page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
X |
* Management contract or compensatory plan, contract or arrangement
† Furnished herewith
ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY
None.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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ETHAN ALLEN INTERIORS INC. (Registrant) |
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Date: September 3, 2026 |
By: |
/s/ M. Farooq Kathwari |
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M. Farooq Kathwari |
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Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer |
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POWER OF ATTORNEY
Know all persons by these presents, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints M. Farooq Kathwari and Matthew J. McNulty, and each of them, as such person’s true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for such person and in such person’s name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and all other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto each said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as such person might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, or any of them or their or such person’s substitute or substitutes, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue thereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Title |
Date |
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/s/ M. Farooq Kathwari |
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer |
September 3, 2026 |
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M. Farooq Kathwari |
(Principal Executive Officer) |
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/s/ Matthew J. McNulty |
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
September 3, 2026 |
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Matthew J. McNulty |
(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) |
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/s/ María Eugenia Casar |
Director |
September 3, 2026 |
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| María Eugenia Casar | ||||
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/s/ David M. Sable |
Director |
September 3, 2026 |
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/s/ Tara I. Stacom |
Director |
September 3, 2026 |
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| Tara I. Stacom | ||||
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/s/ Cynthia Ekberg Tsai |
Director |
September 3, 2026 |
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| Cynthia Ekberg Tsai |