Dimensional Fund Advisors filed Amendment No. 14 to a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 647,330 shares of Hooker Furnishings Corp common stock, representing 6.0% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing states Dimensional manages these shares on behalf of multiple Funds and disclaims beneficial ownership, while reporting sole voting power over 634,339 shares and sole dispositive power over 647,330 shares.
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Insights
Large passive holder reports a 6.0% stake held in managed Funds.
Dimensional reports 647,330 shares (6.0%) of Hooker Furnishings common stock held in multiple Funds, with voting and dispositive authority reported for the adviser. The filing emphasizes that the securities are owned by the Funds and that Dimensional disclaims beneficial ownership.
Implications depend on Fund trading decisions; filings like this primarily disclose position size and voting power rather than intent. Subsequent SEC schedules or proxy disclosures would show changes or voting plans.
Key Figures
Shares beneficially owned:647,330 sharesPercent of class:6.0%Sole voting power:634,339 shares+1 more
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Shares beneficially owned647,330 sharesreported as beneficially owned by Dimensional-managed Funds as of 03/31/2026
Percent of class6.0%ownership percentage of Hooker Furnishings common stock as reported in the amendment
Sole voting power634,339 sharesshares for which Dimensional reports sole power to vote
Sole dispositive power647,330 sharesshares for which Dimensional reports sole power to dispose
Key Terms
Schedule 13G/A, beneficial ownership, dispositive power
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Schedule 13G/Aregulatory
"Amendment No. 14 to a Schedule 13G/A reporting ownership"
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
beneficial ownershipregulatory
"Amount beneficially owned: 647,330 see Note 1"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
dispositive powerfinancial
"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 647,330"
Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.
What stake does Dimensional Fund Advisors (HOFT) report?
Dimensional reports 647,330 shares, equal to 6.0% of Hooker Furnishings common stock as of 03/31/2026. The shares are owned by multiple Funds managed or advised by Dimensional.
Does Dimensional claim beneficial ownership of HOFT shares?
The filing states Dimensional disclaims beneficial ownership because the shares are owned by various Funds. Dimensional reports it may have voting or investment power as adviser to those Funds.
What voting and disposition powers are reported?
Dimensional reports sole voting power for 634,339 shares and sole dispositive power for 647,330 shares of Hooker Furnishings common stock in the filing.
Who filed the Schedule 13G/A amendment for HOFT?
The filing was submitted by Dimensional Fund Advisors (address: 6300 Bee Cave Road, Building One, Austin, TX), signed by the Global Chief Compliance Officer on 04/09/2026.
Are the reported shares held by a single Fund or multiple Funds?
The filing explains the shares are held by multiple Funds managed or sub‑advised by Dimensional and notes that, to Dimensional's knowledge, no single Fund holds more than 5.0% of the class.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 14)
Hooker Furnishings Corp
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
439038100
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
439038100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
634,339.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
647,330.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
647,330.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
6.0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Hooker Furnishings Corp
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
440 East Commonwealth Blvd, Martinsville, VA 24112
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
6300 Bee Cave Road, Building One, Austin, TX 78746
(c)
Citizenship:
Delaware Limited Partnership
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
647,330 ** see Note 1 **
** Note 1 ** Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, an investment adviser registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisors Act of 1940, furnishes investment advice to four investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, and serves as investment manager or sub-adviser to certain other commingled funds, group trusts and separate accounts (such investment companies, trusts and accounts, collectively referred to as the "Funds"). In certain cases, subsidiaries of Dimensional Fund Advisors LP may act as an adviser or sub-adviser to certain Funds. In its role as investment advisor, sub-adviser and/or manager, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP or its subsidiaries (collectively, "Dimensional") may possess voting and/or investment power over the securities of the Issuer that are owned by the Funds, and may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares of the Issuer held by the Funds. However, all securities reported in this schedule are owned by the Funds. Dimensional disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities. In addition, the filing of this Schedule 13G shall not be construed as an admission that the reporting person or any of its affiliates is the beneficial owner of any securities covered by this Schedule 13G for any other purposes than Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
(b)
Percent of class:
6.0 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
634,339** see Note 1 **
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
647,330** see Note 1 **
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
The Funds described in Note 1 above have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the securities held in their respective accounts. To the knowledge of Dimensional, the interest of any one such Fund does not exceed 5% of the class of securities. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP disclaims beneficial ownership of all such securities.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
