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Jan 31, 2021

Hooker Furnishings Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Hooker Furnishings reported increased profitability and continued strong demand in the fourth quarter.

Key Takeaways

Hooker Furnishings reported consolidated net sales of $155.3 million for the fiscal 2021 fourth quarter, with net income of $8.5 million, a $1.5 million or 22% increase compared to net income in the fourth quarter a year ago. Earnings per share for the quarter were $0.71 per diluted share, an increase of 20%.

Consolidated net sales for the fiscal 2021 fourth quarter were $155.3 million.

Net income was $8.5 million, a $1.5 million or 22% increase compared to the fourth quarter a year ago.

Earnings per share for the quarter were $0.71 per diluted share, an increase of 20%.

The company ended the year with orders almost 6% higher than the prior year and an order backlog more than double the same time a year ago.

Total Revenue
$155M
Previous year: $165M
-5.8%
EPS
$0.71
Previous year: $0.59
+20.3%
Gross Profit
$33.6M
Previous year: $31.2M
+7.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$65.8M
Previous year: $36M
+82.9%
Free Cash Flow
$88K
Previous year: $14.4M
-99.4%
Total Assets
$352M
Previous year: $40M
+780.7%

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Forward Guidance

Hooker Furniture Corporation is entering FY22 with confidence and a positive outlook for the company and the industry. Maximizing these high levels of demand and backlogs will be the operational priority in the near term, as the company also works to continue the momentum of improved profitability during the last two quarters.

Positive Outlook

  • Demand is strong.
  • The company is experiencing significantly increased order rates so far in FY 22 compared to last year this time.
  • Sustainable positive market conditions for home furnishings, driven by the robust housing market.
  • Favorable demographics.
  • Positive economic outlook.

Challenges Ahead

  • Global manufacturing capacities constraints.
  • Raw material shortages.
  • The cost and availability of shipping containers.
  • Shortages of upholstery foam.
  • Competition for the consumers’ discretionary spending such as travel, restaurants and entertainment will increase as COVID vaccinations roll out.

Revenue & Expenses

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