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Dec 31, 2023

Ethan Allen Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Ethan Allen's Q2 2024 results were characterized by lower sales, strong gross and operating margins, and a robust balance sheet.

Key Takeaways

Ethan Allen reported a decrease in net sales by 17.7% to $167.3 million, alongside a diluted EPS of $0.68. Despite lower sales, the company maintained a strong gross margin of 60.2% and ended the quarter with $167.8 million in cash and investments.

Consolidated net sales decreased by 17.7% to $167.3 million.

Retail net sales were lower by 19.0% at $139.2 million.

Consolidated gross margin was 60.2%, a decrease of 80 basis points compared to the previous year.

The company ended the quarter with $167.8 million in cash and investments and no debt.

Total Revenue
$167M
Previous year: $203M
-17.7%
EPS
$0.67
Previous year: $1.1
-39.1%
Gross Margin
60.2%
Previous year: 61%
-1.3%
Gross Profit
$101M
Previous year: $124M
-18.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$168M
Previous year: $85.4M
+96.5%
Free Cash Flow
$12M
Previous year: -$2.78M
-533.8%
Total Assets
$722M
Previous year: $714M
+1.1%

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Forward Guidance

Ethan Allen is cautiously optimistic about its future performance, focusing on its strong interior design-based enterprise, technology utilization, and North American manufacturing and logistics.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong interior design-based enterprise.
  • Utilization of technology.
  • Investment in North American manufacturing and logistics.
  • 75% of products are made in North American facilities with 75% custom orders.
  • Strong logistics network delivers products to clients' homes at one delivered price.

Challenges Ahead

  • Lower sales reflect post-pandemic economy.
  • Retail segment written orders decreased 9.4%.
  • Wholesale segment written orders decreased 10.9%.
  • Gross margin decreased due to deleveraging from lower unit volumes and changes in sales and product mix.
  • Operating margin decreased due to fixed cost deleveraging from lower consolidated net sales.

Revenue & Expenses

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