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Sep 30, 2020
Ethan Allen Q1 2021 Earnings Report
Reported first quarter results, impacted by COVID-19 related production and supply chain disruptions, but showed resilience through strong margins and cost containment.
Key Takeaways
Ethan Allen reported a decrease in net sales due to COVID-19 impacts but improved gross and operating margins. Retail written orders increased, and the company repaid all outstanding debt, ending the quarter with a strong cash position.
Consolidated net sales decreased to $151.1 million due to COVID-19 related disruptions.
Consolidated gross margin increased to 56.8% despite production challenges.
Retail written orders increased by 10.8%, indicating strong demand.
The company repaid $50 million in debt and ended the quarter with $62.0 million in cash.
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Forward Guidance
Ethan Allen is cautiously optimistic heading into the fall and winter months, based on current demand trends, but recognizes the pandemic is still upon us and much uncertainty exists on a variety of fronts.
Positive Outlook
- Strong retail written orders and backlogs reporting double-digit growth.
- Increased demand for products in design centers and online.
- Manufacturing production expected to return to pre-COVID-19 levels by the end of the second quarter.
- Strong cash flow from operations and a strong balance sheet.
- Reinstated quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share.
Challenges Ahead
- Uncertainty due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
- Potential for continued operational challenges.
- Possible economic disruptions in international markets.
- Risk of fluctuations in raw material prices.
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