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Jan 28, 2023

La-Z-Boy Q3 2023 Earnings Report

La-Z-Boy reported strong third-quarter results, with written same-store sales increasing for the retail segment.

Key Takeaways

La-Z-Boy Incorporated reported excellent third-quarter results for the period ending January 28, 2023. Consolidated sales increased to $573 million, GAAP operating income increased by 8%, and non-GAAP operating income increased by 34%. The retail segment saw a 27% increase in sales and a record operating income of $44 million.

Consolidated sales increased to $573 million.

GAAP operating income increased by 8%, while non-GAAP operating income increased by 34%.

Retail segment sales increased 27% to $251 million with operating income up 83% to a record $44 million.

Written same-store sales for the Retail segment increased 3%.

Total Revenue
$573M
Previous year: $572M
+0.2%
EPS
$0.91
Previous year: $0.65
+40.0%
Gross Profit
$236M
Previous year: $219M
+7.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$281M
Previous year: $237M
+18.6%
Free Cash Flow
$69.6M
Previous year: $4.49M
+1451.4%
Total Assets
$1.85B
Previous year: $1.93B
-4.3%

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Forward Guidance

The company anticipates Q4 delivered sales to be at levels consistent with written sales, consistent with historical seasonality, and almost 20% above pre-pandemic. They estimate delivered sales for the fiscal 2023 fourth quarter to be in a range of $525 million to $545 million, and consolidated non-GAAP operating margin to be in a range of 7% to 9%.

Positive Outlook

  • Q4 delivered sales are expected to align with written sales.
  • Sales are expected to follow historical seasonality trends.
  • Sales are anticipated to be almost 20% above pre-pandemic levels.
  • Fiscal 2023 fourth-quarter delivered sales are projected to range from $525 million to $545 million.
  • Consolidated non-GAAP operating margin is expected to be between 7% and 9%.

Challenges Ahead

  • Uncertain economic environment
  • Slowing e-commerce trends
  • Reduction in marketing spend
  • Joybird posted a loss for the period
  • Last year's fourth quarter included 14 weeks versus this year's fourth quarter which will include a normal 13 weeks.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income