NASDAQ$HOFT
Hooker Furnishings Corporation · Q1 2027 earnings
Q1 2027 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
Hooker Furnishings reported net income of $1.1 million for its fiscal 2027 first quarter ended May 3, 2026, despite a 2.4% decline in net sales.
The company achieved operating income of $1.6 million, a $2.1 million improvement from the prior-year loss, driven by a 440 basis point gross margin expansion and prior-year cost reductions. Hooker Branded segment contributed $1.2 million of operating income despite lower sales, while All Other segment sales grew 11.7%. Cash and cash equivalents rose to $10.6 million with no debt outstanding.
- Consolidated net sales fell 2.4% to $69.5 million, but gross profit rose $2.7 million with gross margin improving 440 bps to 29.6%.
- Hooker Branded gross margin surged 960 bps to 39.4%, delivering $1.2 million operating income despite 4.8% lower sales.
- Net income reached $1.1 million ($0.10 per share), a $4.1 million improvement over the prior-year quarter including discontinued operations.
- Cash increased $9.5 million to $10.6 million; inventory declined $3.7 million and the company maintained $54.2 million borrowing capacity with zero debt.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Hooker Furnishings · Revenue · Quarterly
$69.5M
Revenue by segment
Hooker Furnishings · $69.5M total across 3 segments · Q1 2027
- Hooker Branded$35.3M—50.9%
- Domestic Upholstery$28.4M—40.8%
- All Other$5.77M—8.3%
Forward guidance
Outlook remains cautious due to housing market weakness and consumer confidence; company expects improved results versus prior year from cost structure and Margaritaville momentum.
Tailwinds
- Incoming orders up 8% in May; backlog up 14% YoY driven by Margaritaville.
- 100 in-store galleries and 10 free-standing stores committed for Margaritaville.
- New Hooker Custom Upholstery platform and website expected to drive future sales.
- More efficient cost structure positions company for improved earnings as markets recover.
Headwinds
- Housing activity pressured; retail furniture sales down 3.6% YoY.
- Tariffs expected on imported goods later in fiscal 2027.
- No meaningful near-term improvement in market conditions anticipated.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2027
-0.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.4%
Avg return
5 days after
-0.6%
Avg return
30 days after
50%
33 / 66 earnings
Positive
+23.1%
Q4 2017
Best reaction
-22.6%
Q1 2020
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2027 | +22.2% | +23.3% | — | |
| Q4 2026 | -13.5% | -7.4% | -9.7% | |
| Q3 2026 | -4.4% | +0.1% | +8.3% | |
| Q2 2026 | -1.1% | -7.5% | -18.5% | |
| Q1 2026 | -1.0% | +0.6% | +3.8% | |
| Q4 2025 | +14.8% | +21.5% | +28.8% | |
| Q3 2025 | -7.4% | -7.1% | -25.3% | |
| Q2 2025 | +1.2% | +3.7% | +8.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | -14.9% | -15.2% | -24.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | -10.7% | -11.9% | -11.1% | |
| Q3 2024 | +15.7% | +17.9% | +20.1% | |
| Q2 2024 | -12.1% | -10.3% | -11.5% | |
| Q1 2024 | +3.6% | +7.5% | +12.0% | |
| Q4 2023 | -5.5% | -4.5% | -2.2% | |
| Q3 2023 | +3.7% | +1.4% | +11.5% | |
| Q2 2023 | -1.0% | -0.1% | -14.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | -5.0% | -8.3% | -7.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | +0.8% | -0.1% | -6.3% | |
| Q3 2022 | -7.6% | -8.6% | -9.9% | |
| Q2 2022 | -9.9% | -10.2% | -13.1% | |
| Q1 2022 | +7.4% | +6.8% | -7.9% | |
| Q4 2021 | -6.7% | -6.4% | +3.0% | |
| Q3 2021 | +1.4% | +2.5% | -1.9% | |
| Q2 2021 | +6.8% | +5.9% | +1.7% | |
| Q1 2021 | +1.6% | +1.8% | +7.7% | |
| Q4 2020 | -11.2% | -14.8% | -17.2% | |
| Q3 2020 | +1.2% | +2.6% | +5.4% | |
| Q2 2020 | +4.7% | +14.2% | +16.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | -22.6% | -26.2% | -20.7% | |
| Q4 2019 | -5.2% | -5.8% | -4.6% | |
| Q3 2019 | +1.5% | +3.1% | +3.1% | |
| Q2 2019 | -10.3% | -13.1% | -27.9% | |
| Q1 2019 | +21.3% | +23.4% | +27.0% | |
| Q4 2018 | +5.9% | +3.6% | +0.8% | |
| Q3 2018 | -14.0% | -19.8% | -21.3% | |
| Q2 2018 | +10.3% | +6.6% | +19.0% | |
| Q1 2018 | -7.5% | -5.5% | -8.0% | |
| Q4 2017 | +23.1% | +30.7% | +45.3% | |
| Q3 2017 | +9.5% | +21.5% | +27.9% | |
| Q2 2017 | +6.8% | +3.8% | +2.7% | |
| Q1 2017 | -6.7% | -2.1% | -12.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | -19.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2016 | -5.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2016 | -3.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +14.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +4.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +18.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -6.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +5.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +4.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -5.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -8.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -8.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +1.1% | — | — |
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