Delivered sales of $522 million, up slightly from prior year period
Retail segment written sales increased 4%
Same-store sales trends improved sequentially
Opened five new company-owned stores (and closed three); opened 15 new stores in the last 12 months (and closed five)
Wholesale segment delivered sales increased 2%
Consolidated two additional distribution centers as part of distribution and home delivery transformation
GAAP operating margin of 6.9% and adjusted(1) operating margin of 7.1%
GAAP diluted EPS of $0.70 and adjusted(1) diluted EPS of $0.71
Generated $50 million in operating cash flow for the quarter, triple last year's comparable period
Quarterly dividend increased 10% to $0.242, the 5th consecutive year of double-digit increases
Additional Strategic Initiatives:
Completed 15-store acquisition in southeast U.S. region; adding an estimated $80 million in annual Retail sales (approximately $40 million net to enterprise)
Announced planned exit of non-core businesses (Kincaid and American Drew casegoods and Kincaid upholstery)
Announced proposed closure of UK manufacturing facility
Strategically realigned leadership and corporate staffing to focus on core businesses
To be substantially completed by the end of the fiscal year, these initiatives combined will reduce sales by approximately $30 million, net, and increase margins by 75-100 bps
MONROE, Mich., Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE:LZB), a global leader in the retail and manufacture of residential furniture, today reported second quarter results for the period ended October 25, 2025. For the quarter, sales totaled $522 million, up slightly against the prior year comparable period, reflecting growth in Retail and Wholesale segments, offset by a decline in Joybird sales. Operating margin was 6.9% for the quarter on a GAAP basis and 7.1% on an adjusted(1) basis. Diluted earnings per share totaled $0.70 on a GAAP basis and $0.71 on an adjusted(1) basis.
Second quarter total written sales for the Retail segment (company-owned La-Z-Boy stores) grew 4% versus a year ago and written same-store sales (which exclude the impact of both newly opened stores and newly acquired stores) were down 2%. This represents a continued sequential improvement in written same-store sales trends over the last two quarters against a challenging consumer and macroeconomic environment.
Melinda D. Whittington, Board Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of La-Z-Boy Incorporated, said, "We were pleased to deliver modest sales growth, particularly in our Wholesale segment where we also again delivered margin expansion, continuing to create our own momentum in what remains a choppy landscape. We are investing in the business for the long term, as highlighted by the opening of 15 new company-owned stores in the last 12 months and the advancement of our distribution and home delivery transformation project. Furthermore, in the beginning of our third quarter, we completed the previously announced acquisition of a 15-store network in the southeast U.S. region. Our Century Vision strategy to grow our Retail store footprint and expand brand reach is working and positions us to disproportionately benefit when overall industry volumes rebound."
Whittington added, "In addition to investing in our core, vertically integrated North American upholstery business, we are proactively taking steps to optimize our portfolio. We have announced plans to exit our non-core wholesale casegoods and upholstery businesses in the back half of the fiscal year, announced the proposed closure of our U.K. manufacturing facility, and strategically realigned our commercial leadership and corporate staffing to enhance operating efficiency. On top of this, leveraging our North American manufacturing base with ~90% of finished goods produced in the U.S., we are successfully navigating the current trade and tariff volatility. Our iconic brand, well positioned manufacturing base, strong balance sheet, and talented team provide the foundation for continued growth and margin expansion."
Third Quarter Outlook:Taylor Luebke, SVP and Chief Financial Officer of La-Z-Boy Incorporated, said, "We expect fiscal third quarter sales to be in the range of $525-545 million (growth of 1-4% year-over-year) and adjusted operating margin(2) to be in the range of 5.0-6.5%, reflecting advancement of our Century Vision initiatives, friction costs related to portfolio and supply chain optimizations, and a measured view on the uncertain macroeconomic backdrop."
Key Results:
(Unaudited, amounts in thousands, except per share data and percentages)
Quarter Ended
10/25/2025
10/26/2024
Change
Sales
$
522,480
$
521,027
0.3
%
GAAP operating income
36,179
38,772
(7
)%
Adjusted operating income
37,147
39,028
(5
)%
GAAP operating margin
6.9
%
7.4
%
(50) bps
Adjusted operating margin
7.1
%
7.5
%
(40) bps
GAAP net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated
28,858
30,037
(4
)%
Adjusted net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated
29,568
30,226
(2
)%
Diluted weighted average common shares
41,387
42,154
GAAP diluted earnings per share
$
0.70
$
0.71
(1
)%
Adjusted diluted earnings per share
$
0.71
$
0.71
—
%
Liquidity Measures:
Six Months Ended
Six Months Ended
(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)
10/25/2025
10/26/2024
(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)
10/25/2025
10/26/2024
Free Cash Flow
Cash Returns to Shareholders
Operating cash flow
$
86,324
$
68,253
Share repurchases
$
13,314
$
53,144
Capital expenditures
(38,927
)
(32,769
)
Dividends
18,129
16,731
Free cash flow
$
47,397
$
35,484
Cash returns to shareholders
$
31,443
$
69,875
(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)
10/25/2025
10/26/2024
Cash and cash equivalents
$
338,506
$
303,062
Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results versus Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter:
Consolidated sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 increased slightly to $522 million versus last year, as modest growth in our Retail and Wholesale business were offset by lower delivered volume in our Joybird business
Consolidated GAAP operating margin was 6.9% versus 7.4%
Consolidated adjusted(1) operating margin was 7.1% versus 7.5% last year, with change due to deleverage in Retail delivered same-store sales and investment in new stores, partially offset by 110 basis point benefit of lower warranty expense due to a change in our dealer warranty arrangements during the quarter
GAAP diluted EPS was $0.70 versus $0.71 in the prior year period, and adjusted(1) diluted EPS was flat at $0.71 versus $0.71 last year in the comparable period
Retail Segment:
Sales:
Written sales for the Retail segment (company-owned La-Z-Boy stores) increased 4% compared to the year ago period driven by new and acquired stores
Written same-store sales decreased 2%, a sequential improvement versus the last two quarters, as lower traffic and conversion were partially offset by higher average ticket and design sales
Delivered sales increased slightly to $222 million
Operating Margin:
GAAP operating margin was 10.7% versus 12.6%
Adjusted(1) operating margin was 10.7% versus 12.6%, with change due to fixed cost deleverage on lower delivered same-store sales and investment in new stores
Wholesale Segment:
Sales:
Sales increased 2% to $369 million versus last year, driven by growth in our core North America La-Z-Boy branded wholesale business
Operating Margin:
GAAP operating margin was 7.9% versus 6.7%
Adjusted(1) operating margin was 8.1% versus 6.8%, with improvement driven by 160 basis point benefit of lower warranty expense due to a change in our dealer warranty arrangements during the quarter, partially offset by incremental expenses related to our distribution and home delivery transformation and increased advertising expenses
Corporate & Other:
Joybird written sales increased 1%, improving sequentially from last two quarters, and driven by strength in retail store performance
Joybird delivered sales decreased 10% to $35 million primarily due to lower delivered volume
Corporate & Other operating loss increased versus the prior year, primarily due to expense deleverage on lower Joybird delivered sales
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow, Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter:
Ended the quarter with $339 million in cash(3) and no external debt
Generated $50 million in cash from operating activities in the quarter, more than triple last year's comparable period, and generated $86 million in cash year-to-date
Invested $20 million in capital expenditures, primarily related to new stores and remodels, and manufacturing investments
Returned approximately $10 million to shareholders, including $9 million in dividends
Dividend:On November 18, 2025, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.242 per share on the common stock of the company, a 10% increase over the previous dividend. This represents the 5th consecutive year of double-digit increases to the dividend. The dividend will be paid on December 15, 2025, to shareholders of record on December 4, 2025.Conference Call:La-Z-Boy will hold a conference call with the investment community on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The toll-free dial-in number is (888) 506-0062; international callers may use (973) 528-0011. Enter Participant Access Code: 973736.
The call will be webcast live, with corresponding slides, and archived on the internet. It will be available at https://lazboy.gcs-web.com/. A telephone replay will be available for a week following the call. This replay will be accessible to callers from the U.S. and Canada at (877) 481-4010 and to international callers at (919) 882-2331. Enter Replay Passcode: 53154. The webcast replay will be available for one year.
Investor Relations Contact:Mark Becks, CFA, (734)
Media Contact:Cara Klaer, (734)
About La-Z-Boy:La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE:LZB) is a leading vertically integrated retailer and manufacturer of high-quality, custom furniture that transforms the home. Founded on American heritage, the iconic La-Z-Boy brand has been synonymous with comfort, quality, and craftsmanship for nearly 100 years. As an end-to-end enterprise, the company manages every aspect of its business—from retail, manufacturing, and design to distribution and after-service care.
La-Z-Boy Incorporated brings timeless and modern furniture to life through a retail network of 370 La-Z-Boy stores, including 222 company-owned locations (including its most recent acquisition), and its digital platform at La-Z-Boy.com. Within the Wholesale segment, the company manufactures comfortable, high quality, custom furniture, with approximately 90% of its products produced in North America. Its Joybird® brand is an omnichannel retailer and manufacturer of modern, custom upholstered furniture, operating 15 U.S. stores (including recently opened Easton Town Center location). With a global team of about 11,000 employees, La-Z-Boy Incorporated was named No. 1 in the furniture category on Newsweek's 2025 list of America's Best Retailers and continues to shape the way people live by delivering the transformational power of comfort.
Notes:(1)Adjusted amounts for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 exclude:
$0.8 million pre-tax, or $0.01 per diluted share, charges related to the distribution and home delivery transformation
purchase accounting charges related to acquisitions completed in prior periods totaling $0.2 million pre-tax, or less than $0.01 per diluted share, all included in operating income
Adjusted amounts for the second quarter of fiscal 2025 exclude:
purchase accounting charges related to acquisitions completed in prior periods totaling $0.3 million pre-tax, or less than $0.01 per diluted share, all included in operating income
Please refer to the accompanying "Reconciliation of GAAP to adjusted Financial Measures" and "Reconciliation of GAAP to adjusted Financial Measures: Segment Information" for detailed information on calculating the adjusted financial measures used in this press release and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.
(2)This reference to adjusted operating margin for a future period is an adjusted financial measure. We have not provided a reconciliation of adjusted operating margin for future periods in this press release because such reconciliation cannot be provided without unreasonable efforts.
(3)Cash includes cash and cash equivalents.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:This news release contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Generally, forward-looking statements include information concerning expectations, projections or trends relating to our results of operations, financial results, financial condition, strategic initiatives and plans, acquisitions, expenses, dividends, share repurchases, liquidity, use of cash and cash requirements, borrowing capacity, investments, future economic performance, and our business and industry.
The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on certain assumptions and currently available information and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are unforeseeable and beyond our control. Additional risks and uncertainties that we do not presently know about or that we currently consider to be immaterial may also affect our business operations and financial results. Our actual future results and trends may differ materially depending on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the risks and uncertainties discussed in our Fiscal 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K and other factors identified in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Given these risks and uncertainties, you should not rely on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. We are including this cautionary note to make applicable and take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or for any other reason.
Adjusted Financial Measures:In addition to the financial measures prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"), this press release also includes adjusted financial measures. Management uses these adjusted financial measures when assessing our ongoing performance. This press release contains references to adjusted operating income (on a consolidated basis and by segment), adjusted operating margin (on a consolidated basis and by segment), and adjusted net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated per diluted share, adjusted diluted earnings per share (and components thereof, including adjusted income before income taxes and adjusted net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated), each of which may exclude, as applicable, distribution and home delivery transformation charges and purchase accounting charges. The distribution and home delivery transformation charges in fiscal 2026 include accelerated lease expense, severance costs, and costs associated with exiting former distribution centers to establish a new centralized hub in the western United States. The purchase accounting charges include the amortization of intangible assets and incremental expense upon the sale of inventory acquired at fair value. These adjusted financial measures are not meant to be considered superior to or a substitute for La-Z-Boy Incorporated's results of operations prepared in accordance with GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Reconciliations of such adjusted financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are set forth in the accompanying tables.
Management believes that presenting certain adjusted financial measures will help investors understand the long-term profitability trends of our business and compare our profitability to prior and future periods and to our peers. Management excludes purchase accounting charges because the amount and timing of such charges are significantly impacted by the timing, size, number and nature of the acquisitions consummated and the success with which we operate the businesses acquired. While the company has a history of acquisition activity, it does not acquire businesses on a predictable cycle, and the impact of purchase accounting charges is unique to each acquisition and can vary significantly from acquisition to acquisition. Similarly, distribution and home delivery transformation charges are dependent on the timing, size, number and nature of the operations being opened or closed, consolidated or centralized, and the charges may not be incurred on a predictable cycle. Management believes that exclusion of these items facilitates more consistent comparisons of the company's operating results over time. Where applicable, the accompanying "Reconciliation of GAAP to Adjusted Financial Measures" tables present the excluded items net of tax calculated using the effective tax rate from operations for the period in which the adjustment is presented.
LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATEDCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
Quarter Ended
Six Months Ended
(Unaudited, amounts in thousands, except per share data)
10/25/2025
10/26/2024
10/25/2025
10/26/2024
Sales
$
522,480
$
521,027
$
1,014,709
$
1,016,559
Cost of sales
291,342
290,379
574,374
572,568
Gross profit
231,138
230,648
440,335
443,991
Selling, general and administrative expense
194,959
191,876
382,169
372,849
Operating income
36,179
38,772
58,166
71,142
Interest expense
(110
)
(99
)
(230
)
(309
)
Interest income
3,549
3,730
6,657
8,154
Other income (expense), net
(54
)
(1,879
)
(639
)
(2,497
)
Income before income taxes
39,564
40,524
63,954
76,490
Income tax expense
10,574
10,671
16,667
19,833
Net income
28,990
29,853
47,287
56,657
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
(132
)
184
(225
)
(461
)
Net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated
$
28,858
$
30,037
$
47,062
$
56,196
Basic weighted average common shares
41,227
41,708
41,127
41,880
Basic net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated per share
$
0.70
$
0.72
$
1.14
$
1.34
Diluted weighted average common shares
41,387
42,154
41,325
42,316
Diluted net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated per share
$
0.70
$
0.71
$
1.14
$
1.33
LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATEDCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(Unaudited, amounts in thousands, except par value)
10/25/2025
4/26/2025
Current assets
Cash and equivalents
$
338,506
$
328,449
Receivables, net of allowance of $5,124 at 10/25/2025 and $5,042 at 4/26/2025
138,308
139,533
