NYSE$HVT
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
Havertys reported a decrease in diluted EPS and consolidated sales for the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
Havertys experienced a decline in financial performance in Q4 2024, with diluted EPS falling to $0.49 from $0.90 and consolidated sales decreasing by 12.5% to $184.4 million. Despite the downturn, the company maintained discipline in operations, opened five new stores, and returned $25.5 million in capital to shareholders.
- Diluted earnings per common share decreased to $0.49 in Q4 2024 from $0.90 in Q4 2023.
- Consolidated sales for Q4 2024 were $184.4 million, a 12.5% decrease from $210.7 million in Q4 2023.
- Gross profit margin slightly decreased to 61.9% in Q4 2024 from 62.4% in Q4 2023.
- The company returned $25.5 million of capital to shareholders in 2024 through share repurchases and dividends.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Haverty Furniture · Revenue · Quarterly
$184M
Forward guidance
Havertys anticipates gross profit margins for 2025 to be between 60.0% and 60.5%. Fixed and discretionary SG&A expenses are expected to be in the range of $291.0 million to $293.0 million, with variable SG&A expenses between 19.0% and 19.3% of sales. The effective tax rate is projected at 26.5%, and planned capital expenditures are approximately $27.1 million.
Tailwinds
- Expected gross profit margins for 2025 are between 60.0% to 60.5%.
- Fixed and discretionary expenses within SG&A for 2025 are expected to be in the $291.0 to $293.0 million range.
- Variable SG&A expenses for 2025 are anticipated to be in the 19.0% to 19.3% range.
- Effective tax rate for 2025 is expected to be 26.5% excluding discrete items and new tax legislation.
- Planned capital expenditures are approximately $27.1 million in 2025, supporting continued growth investment.
Headwinds
- Gross profit margins fluctuate quarter to quarter in relation to promotional cadence.
- Increases in fixed and discretionary SG&A expenses are primarily from costs associated with store growth and inflation.
- Variable expense increases over 2025 are primarily inflationary driven.
- The effective tax rate guidance excludes the impact of discrete items and any new tax legislation, which could introduce variability.
- The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including economic conditions and consumer spending, which could impact actual results.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024
+0.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
+2.2%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.3%
Avg return
30 days after
56%
36 / 64 earnings
Positive
+15.5%
Q2 2020
Best reaction
-18.9%
Q1 2019
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +7.3% | +4.9% | +11.4% | |
| Q4 2025 | +2.1% | -5.9% | -15.6% | |
| Q3 2025 | +7.8% | +11.1% | +17.7% | |
| Q1 2025 | +8.7% | +3.8% | +15.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | +9.1% | +8.3% | -1.6% | |
| Q3 2024 | -8.8% | -9.9% | -2.8% | |
| Q2 2024 | +3.4% | -2.4% | -4.2% | |
| Q1 2024 | -7.4% | -4.3% | -7.8% | |
| Q4 2023 | -6.8% | -3.3% | -9.1% | |
| Q3 2023 | +6.6% | +14.2% | +23.6% | |
| Q2 2023 | -7.9% | -5.6% | -12.1% | |
| Q1 2023 | -13.8% | -12.8% | -12.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | +1.7% | +3.8% | -15.5% | |
| Q3 2022 | +4.1% | +16.5% | +18.5% | |
| Q2 2022 | +4.7% | +5.2% | -3.7% | |
| Q1 2022 | +8.7% | +9.5% | +11.0% | |
| Q4 2021 | -2.6% | -4.2% | +5.8% | |
| Q3 2021 | -9.6% | -4.4% | -1.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | -5.2% | -6.3% | -6.0% | |
| Q1 2021 | +13.2% | +13.1% | +13.1% | |
| Q4 2020 | +1.0% | +5.7% | +14.4% | |
| Q3 2020 | +7.7% | +10.7% | +20.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | +15.5% | +23.1% | +38.7% | |
| Q1 2020 | +4.5% | +8.8% | +7.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | -15.0% | -14.2% | -38.9% | |
| Q3 2019 | -14.5% | -12.2% | -5.2% | |
| Q2 2019 | -1.9% | -3.2% | +5.5% | |
| Q1 2019 | -18.9% | -19.3% | -25.8% | |
| Q4 2018 | +5.9% | +6.7% | +4.5% | |
| Q3 2018 | -0.2% | +4.2% | +6.8% | |
| Q2 2018 | +3.8% | +5.8% | +10.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | +9.1% | +7.2% | +10.2% | |
| Q4 2017 | -5.1% | +0.0% | -11.2% | |
| Q3 2017 | +4.8% | +2.1% | +0.6% | |
| Q2 2017 | +6.8% | +3.9% | +0.7% | |
| Q1 2017 | +3.9% | +3.0% | -2.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | +8.6% | +2.9% | +4.0% | |
| Q3 2016 | +3.6% | +8.3% | +19.3% | |
| Q2 2016 | +8.9% | +10.9% | +8.5% | |
| Q1 2016 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -6.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -4.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -6.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -3.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -2.6% | — | — |
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