Hooker Furnishings reported a decrease in consolidated net sales by 11% to $133.4 million for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022, with a net loss of $1.2 million, or $0.10 per diluted share. The decline was primarily due to COVID-related factory closures in Vietnam and Malaysia, which significantly reduced shipments in the Home Meridian segment. The company faced challenges from ongoing supply chain disruptions and industry-wide inflationary pressures.
Consolidated net sales decreased by 11% compared to the prior year period due to COVID-related factory closures.
The Home Meridian segment experienced a significant sales decrease due to factory closures in Vietnam and Malaysia.
Hooker Branded and Domestic Upholstery segments reported double-digit sales increases.
Consolidated operating loss was $1.7 million, compared to $13 million of operating income in the prior year period.
The company anticipates continued supply chain turbulence and cost inflation to impact net sales and income in the short term, but expects Hooker Branded and Domestic Upholstery to be less challenged than Home Meridian. They are focusing on new product development, operational improvements, cost management, and strategic growth initiatives.
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