Ethan Allen reported a strong first quarter with a 17.7% increase in sales to $214.5 million and a 48.1% increase in diluted earnings per share to $1.17. The company generated $38.4 million in operating cash flow and returned $20.9 million to shareholders through dividends.
Consolidated net sales increased by 17.7% to $214.5 million.
Retail net sales increased 18.5% to $183.7 million, while wholesale net sales increased 4.8% to $114.7 million.
Consolidated gross margin increased to 60.4% from 59.9% due to sales mix, product mix, pricing actions, and manufacturing efficiencies.
Diluted EPS increased to $1.17 compared to $0.79, and adjusted diluted EPS increased 38.8% to $1.11.
The company is well-positioned to manage challenging trends in the global economy by strengthening its vertically integrated structure, including its interior design network, relevant offerings, marketing, and North American manufacturing and logistics.
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