Ethan Allen reported a strong first quarter for fiscal year 2022, with a 20.7% increase in sales, a gross margin of 59.9%, and an operating margin of 15.0%. Diluted EPS was $0.79, and adjusted EPS was $0.80, a 122.2% increase compared to the prior year. The company ended the quarter with $93.7 million in cash and no bank debt.
Consolidated net sales increased 20.7% to $182.3 million.
Retail net sales increased 31.3% to $155.0 million.
Wholesale net sales increased 12.4% to $109.4 million.
Adjusted diluted EPS increased 122.2% to $0.80 compared to $0.36.
Ethan Allen announced plans to further expand manufacturing production, including new job openings and increases in wages to reaffirm the Company’s commitment to its North American manufacturing