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Flexsteel (NASDAQ: FLXS) swings to strong Q3 profit as margins expand

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Flexsteel Industries reported fiscal third quarter 2026 net sales of $115.1 million, up 1.0% from a year ago, as higher pricing offset lower unit volumes. Gross margin improved to 22.6%, helped by a richer mix of higher-margin products.

The company generated GAAP operating income of $8.2 million, reversing a prior-year operating loss of $5.1 million. GAAP and adjusted diluted earnings per share were both $1.14, compared with a loss of $0.71 and adjusted EPS of $1.13 in the prior-year quarter.

Flexsteel ended the quarter with $57.3 million in cash, working capital of $142.2 million, and about $54.1 million of availability under its credit line. Management expects near-term demand and profitability to remain under pressure, with fourth quarter sales roughly flat year over year and operating margins similar to third quarter levels.

Positive

  • Sharp profitability improvement: Q3 GAAP operating income of $8.2 million (7.1% margin) versus a $5.1 million loss and –4.4% margin in the prior-year quarter.
  • Stronger earnings and cash generation: GAAP diluted EPS rose to $1.14 from a $0.71 loss, and nine‑month operating cash flow increased to $27.2 million, supporting a cash balance of $57.3 million.

Negative

  • Soft outlook and macro headwinds: Management expects fourth quarter sales to be roughly flat year over year with operating margins similar to Q3, citing choppy demand, retailer caution, and rising input costs.
  • Demand and cost pressure risks: Order trends were volatile, and higher fuel and petrochemical-related costs are emerging, potentially pressuring future profitability despite current margin gains.

Insights

Flexsteel turned a loss into solid profitability on flat revenue and stronger margins.

Flexsteel grew Q3 fiscal 2026 net sales 1.0% to $115.1 million, but the real story is profitability. GAAP operating income reached $8.2 million (a 7.1% margin) versus a $(5.1) million loss a year ago, with adjusted operating income essentially flat year over year.

GAAP diluted EPS rose to $1.14 from a prior-year loss of $(0.71), matching adjusted EPS, which indicates minimal special items this quarter. Nine‑month operating cash flow of $27.2 million and cash of $57.3 million underscore a strong balance sheet and liquidity profile.

Management notes choppy orders, rising input costs tied to Middle East conflict, and cautious retailers. They guide to fourth quarter sales roughly flat with the prior year and operating margins similar to Q3, suggesting near‑term earnings may plateau while longer‑term growth depends on macro conditions and continued execution.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q3 2026 net sales $115.1 million Third quarter fiscal 2026 net sales, up 1.0% year over year
Q3 2026 operating income $8.2 million GAAP operating income for the quarter; 7.1% of net sales
Q3 2026 diluted EPS $1.14 GAAP and adjusted diluted earnings per share for the quarter
Gross margin 22.6% Gross margin for quarter ended March 31, 2026
Cash balance $57.3 million Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2026
Working capital $142.2 million Working capital at quarter end
Operating cash flow $27.2 million Net cash provided by operating activities, nine months ended March 31, 2026
Adjusted operating margin prior year 7.3% Adjusted operating margin for prior-year quarter ended March 31, 2025
Adjusted operating income financial
"Adjusted operating income of $8.2 million or 7.1% of net sales for the third quarter"
Adjusted operating income is a company's profit from its main activities, excluding certain one-time or unusual costs and gains. It helps investors see how well the business is performing in its normal operations, without distractions from rare events or expenses. This way, they get a clearer picture of the company’s true profitability.
Non-GAAP financial measures financial
"which are not recognized terms under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”)"
Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.
Right-of-use asset impairment financial
"Right-of-use asset impairment — $14,079 in the prior year period"
Operating margin financial
"GAAP operating margin 7.1 % and adjusted operating margin 7.1 %"
Operating margin shows how much profit a company makes from its core business activities after paying for costs like wages and materials. It’s useful because it tells you how efficiently a company is running—higher margins mean it keeps more money from each dollar of sales, which can indicate better management or stronger products.
Working capital financial
"working capital (current assets less current liabilities) of $142.2 million"
Working capital is the money a business has available to cover its daily expenses, like paying bills and buying supplies. It’s like the cash in your wallet that helps you handle everyday costs; having enough ensures the business can operate smoothly without running into money shortages.
Net sales $115.1 million +1.0% year over year
GAAP operating income $8.2 million from $(5.1) million prior-year loss
Gross margin 22.6% +40 bps vs. prior-year quarter
GAAP diluted EPS $1.14 from $(0.71) prior-year loss per share
Guidance

Management expects fourth quarter sales roughly flat year over year and operating margins similar to third quarter performance.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 20, 2026

 

 

Flexsteel Industries Inc

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Minnesota

0-5151

42-0442319

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

385 Bell Street

 

Dubuque, Iowa

 

52001-7004

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (563) 556-7730

 

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class

 

Trading
Symbol(s)

 


Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

 

FLXS

 

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 


Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 20, 2026, Flexsteel Industries, Inc. issued a press release announcing Third Quarter Ended March 31, 2026 operating results. A copy of the Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 8:00 a.m. Central Time (9:00 a.m. Eastern Time) on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 to discuss results and answer questions. Analysts and investors may participate in the question-and-answer session. The call can be accessed via telephone at 833-816-1123 (domestic) or 412-317-0710 (international) and requesting to be connected with the Flexsteel conference call.

Additionally, interested parties can listen to a live webcast of the call in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at http://ir.flexsteel.com. An archived version of the webcast will be available in the same location shortly after the live call has ended.

A recorded replay can be accessed through April 28, 2026, by dialing 855-669-9658 (domestic) or 412-317-0088 (international); Replay access code: 6008790.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit Description

99.1 Press Release by Flexsteel Industries, Inc. dated April 20, 2026.

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC.

 

 

 

 

Date:

April 20, 2026

By:

/s/ Michael J. Ressler

 

 

 

Michael J. Ressler
Chief Financial Officer

 


Flexsteel Industries, Inc. Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2026 Results

 

Dubuque, Iowa – April 20, 2026 – Flexsteel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLXS) (“Flexsteel” or the “Company”), one of the largest manufacturers, importers, and marketers of residential furniture products in the United States, today reported third quarter fiscal 2026 results.

 

Key Results for the Third Quarter Ended March 31, 2026

 

Net sales for the quarter of $115.1 million compared to $114.0 million in the prior year quarter, an increase of 1.0%.
GAAP operating income of $8.2 million or 7.1% of net sales compared to an operating loss of ($5.1) million or (4.4%) of net sales in the prior year quarter.
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Adjusted operating income of $8.2 million or 7.1% of net sales for the third quarter compared to $8.3 million or 7.3% of net sales in the prior year quarter.
GAAP net income per diluted share of $1.14 for the current quarter compared to net loss of ($0.71) in the prior year quarter.
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Adjusted net income per diluted share of $1.14 for the quarter compared to $1.13 in the prior year quarter.

 

GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliations follow the financial statements in this press release

 

Management Commentary

 

“I’m encouraged by how our team continues to execute in a challenging and dynamic operating environment,” said Derek Schmidt, CEO of Flexsteel Industries, Inc. “During the third quarter, we delivered relatively stable year-over-year sales performance and maintained a healthy operating margin of approximately 7 percent. While demand softened as the quarter progressed, particularly following the onset of the conflict in the Middle East, our results reflect the operating discipline we’ve built into the business and our ability to respond with agility as conditions evolve. Importantly, our core growth drivers, including new product introductions, strategic account relationships, and our health and wellness category, continued to perform well, albeit at more moderate growth levels than in prior quarters.”

Mr. Schmidt continued, “Order trends were choppy throughout the quarter, with early-quarter performance impacted by severe weather and a more pronounced slowdown emerging more recently as macroeconomic uncertainty increased with current developments in Iran. Retail partners are taking a more cautious approach to inventory, and consumer demand remains inconsistent as confidence has been affected by inflation concerns, rising energy costs, and stock market volatility. At the same time, we are beginning to see cost pressures increase across our supply chain, driven largely by higher fuel and petrochemical-related input costs stemming from the Middle East conflict. While we continue to evaluate pricing and other actions to mitigate these pressures, the current environment requires a thoughtful and measured approach given the price sensitivity of the consumer.”


Mr. Schmidt concluded, “Looking ahead, we expect near-term demand and profitability to remain under pressure, with fourth quarter sales likely flat to prior year levels and operating margins similar to third quarter performance. The duration and severity of these pressures will depend largely on macroeconomic conditions and geopolitical developments. Despite this uncertainty, our strategy and focus remain unchanged. We will continue to operate with agility, maintain disciplined cost control, and invest in the capabilities that support long-term growth, including consumer insights, innovation, product development, marketing, and customer experience. With a strong balance sheet and a resilient operating model, we believe Flexsteel is well positioned to navigate this period while continuing to strengthen our competitive position and drive long-term shareholder value."

 

Operating Results for the Third Quarter Ended March 31, 2026

 

Net sales were $115.1 million for the third quarter compared to net sales of $114.0 million in the prior year quarter, an increase of $1.1 million, or 1.0%. The increase was driven by higher pricing from tariff surcharges, offset by lower unit volume.

 

Gross margin for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, was 22.6%, compared to 22.2% for the prior-year quarter, an increase of 40 basis points (“bps”). The 40-bps increase was primarily driven by favorable sales composition of higher margin products.

 

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were 15.5% of net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 compared with 15.0% of net sales in the prior year quarter. The 50-bps increase was primarily due to investments in growth initiatives.

 

Operating income for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, was $8.2 million compared to loss of ($5.1) million in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted operating income for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, was $8.2 million compared to $8.3 million in the prior year quarter, a decrease of 1%.

 

The Company reported income tax expense of $2.1 million, or an effective rate of 24.9%, during the third quarter compared to tax benefit of ($1.2) million, or an effective rate of 24.5%, in the prior year quarter.

 

The Company reported net income of $6.4 million, or $1.14 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to net loss of ($3.7) million, or $(0.71) per diluted share, in the prior year quarter. Adjusted net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, was $6.4 million or $1.14 per diluted share compared to adjusted net income of $6.3 million or $1.13 per diluted share in the prior year quarter.

 

Liquidity

 

The Company ended the quarter with a cash balance of $57.3 million and working capital (current assets less current liabilities) of $142.2 million, and availability of approximately $54.1 million under its secured line of credit.

 

Capital expenditures for the nine months ended March 31, 2026, were $3.5 million.

 

Conference Call and Webcast

 

A conference call and audio webcast with analysts and investors will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Central Time to discuss the results and answer questions.

 

Live conference call: 833-816-1123 (domestic) or 412-317-0710 (international)
Conference call replay available through April 28, 2026: 855-669-9658 (domestic) or

412-317-0088 (international)

Replay access code: 6008790
Live and archived webcast: https://ir.flexsteel.com

 

To pre-register for the earnings conference call and avoid the need to wait for a live operator, investors can visit https://dpregister.com/sreg/10207340/103849873e8 and enter their contact information. Registered participants will receive their dial-in number upon registration.

 

About Flexsteel

 

Flexsteel Industries, Inc., and Subsidiaries (the “Company”) is one of the largest residential furniture manufacturers, importers, and marketers in the U.S., known for crafting comfortable, durable seating and timeless designs for rooms throughout the home. For more than 130 years, Flexsteel has built furniture with care, highlighted by its patented Blue Steel Spring technology that delivers lasting comfort and support. Today, Flexsteel products are available nationwide through retail partners and online channels, helping people create inviting, livable spaces they can enjoy for years to come.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Statements, including those in this release, which are not historical or current facts, are “forward-looking statements” made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There are certain important factors that could cause the Company’s results to differ materially from those anticipated by some of the statements made herein. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty. Some of the factors that could affect results are the cyclical nature of the furniture industry, supply chain disruptions, litigation, the effectiveness of new product introductions and distribution channels, the product mix of sales, pricing pressures, the cost of raw materials and fuel, changes in foreign currency values, retention and recruitment of key employees, actions by governments including laws, regulations, taxes and tariffs, the amount of sales generated and the profit margins thereon, competition (both U.S. and foreign), credit exposure with customers, participation in multi-employer pension plans, disruptions or security breaches to business information systems, the impact of any future pandemic, and general economic conditions. For further information regarding these risks and uncertainties, see the “Risk Factors” section in Item 1A of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

For more information, visit our website at http://www.flexsteel.com.

 


FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands)

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

57,283

 

 

$

40,006

 

Trade receivables, net

 

 

41,455

 

 

 

35,229

 

Inventories

 

 

80,569

 

 

 

89,135

 

Other

 

 

21,158

 

 

 

8,002

 

Total current assets

 

 

200,465

 

 

 

172,372

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NONCURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

36,501

 

 

 

36,212

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

 

37,264

 

 

 

41,545

 

Other assets

 

 

15,941

 

 

 

32,357

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$

290,171

 

 

$

282,486

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable - trade

 

$

23,894

 

 

$

25,617

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

34,332

 

 

 

36,397

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

58,226

 

 

 

62,014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities

 

 

46,642

 

 

 

52,610

 

Total liabilities

 

 

104,868

 

 

 

114,624

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

185,303

 

 

 

167,862

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

$

290,171

 

 

$

282,486

 

 

 


FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Net sales

 

$

115,125

 

 

$

113,972

 

 

$

343,813

 

 

$

326,462

 

Cost of goods sold

 

 

89,080

 

 

 

88,636

 

 

 

264,998

 

 

 

255,954

 

Gross profit

 

 

26,045

 

 

 

25,336

 

 

 

78,815

 

 

 

70,508

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

17,823

 

 

 

17,070

 

 

 

52,609

 

 

 

49,532

 

Right-of-use asset impairment

 

 

 

 

 

14,079

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,079

 

(Gain) on sale of real estate

 

 

 

 

 

(753

)

 

 

 

 

 

(753

)

(Gain) on disposal of assets held for sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,991

)

Operating income (loss)

 

 

8,222

 

 

 

(5,060

)

 

 

26,206

 

 

 

12,641

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

 

361

 

 

 

102

 

 

 

1,105

 

 

 

133

 

Interest (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(70

)

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

 

8,583

 

 

 

(4,958

)

 

 

27,311

 

 

 

12,704

 

Income tax provision (benefit)

 

 

2,138

 

 

 

(1,216

)

 

 

6,895

 

 

 

3,252

 

Net income (loss) and comprehensive income

 

$

6,445

 

 

$

(3,742

)

 

$

20,416

 

 

$

9,452

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

5,349

 

 

 

5,271

 

 

 

5,333

 

 

 

5,240

 

Diluted

 

 

5,664

 

 

 

5,271

 

 

 

5,632

 

 

 

5,572

 

Earnings (loss) per share of common stock:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

1.20

 

 

$

(0.71

)

 

$

3.83

 

 

$

1.80

 

Diluted

 

$

1.14

 

 

$

(0.71

)

 

$

3.63

 

 

$

1.70

 

 


FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

20,416

 

 

$

9,452

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

 

2,753

 

 

 

2,777

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

3,349

 

 

 

(3,463

)

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

3,405

 

 

 

2,963

 

Provision for credit losses

 

 

308

 

 

 

12

 

Right-of-use asset impairment

 

 

 

 

 

14,079

 

Loss (gain) on disposition of property, plant and equipment

 

 

99

 

 

 

(5,762

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

 

 

(3,135

)

 

 

1,295

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

27,195

 

 

 

21,353

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from sale of investments

 

 

 

 

 

1,155

 

Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment

 

 

15

 

 

 

7,538

 

Capital expenditures

 

 

(3,539

)

 

 

(2,690

)

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

 

 

(3,524

)

 

 

6,003

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends paid

 

 

(3,294

)

 

 

(2,655

)

Treasury stock purchases

 

 

(1,130

)

 

 

 

Proceeds from line of credit

 

 

 

 

 

202,344

 

Payments on line of credit

 

 

 

 

 

(207,262

)

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

 

 

70

 

 

 

141

 

Shares withheld for tax payments on vested shares and options exercised

 

 

(2,040

)

 

 

(2,051

)

Net cash (used in) financing activities

 

 

(6,394

)

 

 

(9,483

)

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

17,277

 

 

 

17,873

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period

 

 

40,006

 

 

 

4,761

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period

 

$

57,283

 

 

$

22,634

 

 

 


 

NON-GAAP DISCLOSURE (UNAUDITED)

The Company is providing information regarding adjusted operating income, adjusted net income, and adjusted diluted earnings per share of common stock, which are not recognized terms under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) and do not purport to be alternatives to operating income, net income, or diluted earnings per share of common stock as a measure of operating performance. A reconciliation of adjusted operating income, adjusted net income, and adjusted diluted earnings per share of common stock is provided below. Management believes the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides investors useful information to analyze and compare performance across periods excluding the items which are considered by management to be extraordinary or one-time in nature. Because not all companies use identical calculations, these presentations may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.

Reconciliation of GAAP operating income to adjusted operating income:

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the Company’s reported GAAP operating income to the calculation of adjusted operating income for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

March 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Reported GAAP operating income

 

$

8,222

 

 

$

(5,060

)

 

$

26,206

 

 

$

12,641

 

Right-of-use asset impairment

 

 

 

 

 

14,079

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,079

 

(Gain) on sale of real estate

 

 

 

 

 

(753

)

 

 

 

 

 

(753

)

(Gain) on disposal of assets held for sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,991

)

Adjusted operating income

 

$

8,222

 

 

 

8,266

 

 

$

26,206

 

 

$

20,976

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP operating margin

 

 

7.1

%

 

 

-4.4

%

 

 

7.6

%

 

 

3.9

%

Adjusted operating margin

 

 

7.1

%

 

 

7.3

%

 

 

7.6

%

 

 

6.4

%

 

Reconciliation of GAAP net income to adjusted net income:

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the Company’s reported GAAP net income to the calculation of adjusted net income for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

March 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Reported GAAP net income

 

$

6,445

 

 

$

(3,742

)

 

$

20,416

 

 

$

9,452

 

Right-of-use asset impairment

 

 

 

 

 

14,079

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,079

 

(Gain) on sale of real estate

 

 

 

 

 

(753

)

 

 

 

 

 

(753

)

(Gain) on disposal of assets held for sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,991

)

Tax impact of the above adjustments(1)

 

 

 

 

 

(3,278

)

 

 

 

 

 

(2,050

)

Adjusted net income

 

$

6,445

 

 

$

6,306

 

 

$

20,416

 

 

$

15,737

 

 

(1) Effective tax rate of 24.6% was used to calculate the three and nine months ended March 31, 2025.


Reconciliation of GAAP diluted earnings per share of common stock to adjusted diluted earnings per share of common stock:

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the Company’s reported GAAP diluted earnings per share to the calculation of adjusted diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

 

2026

 

 

2025

 

Reported GAAP diluted earnings per share

 

$

1.14

 

 

$

(0.71

)

 

$

3.63

 

 

$

1.70

 

Right-of-use asset impairment

 

 

 

 

 

2.52

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.53

 

(Gain) on sale of real estate

 

 

 

 

 

(0.13

)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.14

)

(Gain) on disposal of assets held for sale

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(0.90

)

Tax impact of the above adjustments(1)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.59

)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.37

)

Adjusted diluted earnings per share

 

$

1.14

 

 

$

1.13

 

 

$

3.63

 

 

$

2.82

 

Note: The table above may not foot due to rounding.

(1) Effective tax rate of 24.6% was used to calculate the three and nine months ended March 31, 2025.

(2) Reconciling items between GAAP diluted (loss) per share and adjusted diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2025 are adjusted using a diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding of 5,596 which incorporates the dilutive effect of potential common shares that would not be anti-dilutive based on adjusted net income for the same period. As a result, the table may not foot.

 

 

INVESTOR CONTACT:

 

 

Michael Ressler, Flexsteel Industries, Inc.

 

563-585-8116

 

investors@flexsteel.com

 

 

 

 


FAQ

How did Flexsteel Industries (FLXS) perform in fiscal Q3 2026?

Flexsteel delivered modest sales growth but strong profit improvement in Q3 2026. Net sales rose 1.0% to $115.1 million, while GAAP operating income reached $8.2 million and diluted EPS improved to $1.14 from a $0.71 loss a year earlier.

What drove Flexsteel Industries (FLXS) margin improvement in Q3 2026?

Margins improved mainly due to mix and pricing. Gross margin increased to 22.6% from 22.2%, helped by higher-margin products and tariff-related pricing. Operating margin reached 7.1%, compared with a –4.4% operating margin in the prior-year quarter.

What is Flexsteel Industries’ (FLXS) earnings per share for Q3 2026?

Flexsteel reported GAAP diluted earnings per share of $1.14 for Q3 2026. Adjusted diluted EPS was also $1.14, slightly above adjusted EPS of $1.13 in the prior-year quarter and a significant turnaround from the prior-year GAAP loss of $0.71 per share.

How strong is Flexsteel Industries’ (FLXS) balance sheet after Q3 2026?

Flexsteel ended Q3 2026 with a solid liquidity position. Cash and cash equivalents were $57.3 million, working capital totaled $142.2 million, and the company had approximately $54.1 million of availability under its secured line of credit, providing financial flexibility.

What guidance did Flexsteel Industries (FLXS) give for upcoming quarters?

Management expects near-term demand and profitability to stay under pressure. They anticipate fourth quarter sales to be roughly flat versus the prior year and operating margins similar to Q3 levels, reflecting macro uncertainty, retailer caution, and rising input costs.

How did Flexsteel Industries’ (FLXS) cash flow trend over the first nine months of 2026?

Over the first nine months of fiscal 2026, Flexsteel generated net income of $20.4 million and net cash from operating activities of $27.2 million. This compares favorably with $9.5 million net income and $21.4 million operating cash flow in the prior-year period.

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