La-Z-Boy (NYSE:LZB – Get Free Report) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday. The company reported $0.61 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.59 by $0.02, FiscalAI reports. La-Z-Boy had a net margin of 3.93% and a return on equity of 10.84%. The company had revenue of $541.59 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $535.47 million. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.68 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 3.8% on a year-over-year basis.
La-Z-Boy Trading Down 6.2%
Shares of La-Z-Boy stock opened at $35.57 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $1.47 billion, a PE ratio of 17.61 and a beta of 1.27. The company has a 50 day moving average of $38.23 and a 200-day moving average of $36.06. La-Z-Boy has a 1-year low of $29.03 and a 1-year high of $48.13.
La-Z-Boy Dividend Announcement
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 13th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, March 3rd will be given a $0.242 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 3rd. This represents a $0.97 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.7%. La-Z-Boy’s payout ratio is presently 44.50%.
Analyst Ratings Changes
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Trending Headlines about La-Z-Boy
Here are the key news stories impacting La-Z-Boy this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q3 sales beat and retail strength: La‑Z‑Boy reported ~$542M in sales (+4% YoY) with retail written sales up ~11%; management highlighted double‑digit retail growth as a key driver. La-Z-Boy Incorporated Reports Strong Third Quarter Results
- Positive Sentiment: Margin expansion and cash flow: Adjusted operating margin expanded and operating cash flow jumped (~57% YoY to $89M), giving the company financial flexibility. La-Z-Boy (LZB) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
- Positive Sentiment: Retail expansion and margin target: Company is accelerating store openings and set a Q4 margin target of 7.5%–9%, signaling confidence in long‑term retail strategy. La-Z-Boy outlines 7.5%-9% Q4 margin target
- Positive Sentiment: Dividend maintained: Company declared a quarterly dividend ($0.242/share; ~2.7% yield), which supports income investors and signals balance‑sheet confidence.
- Neutral Sentiment: Strategic portfolio moves: La‑Z‑Boy announced plans completing the sale of Kincaid and a letter of intent for other wholesale casegoods — moves that could reshape margins over time. La-Z-Boy Incorporated Reports Strong Third Quarter Results
- Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call/transcript available for details — useful for investors who want management commentary on guidance and channel performance. La-Z-Boy (LZB) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
- Negative Sentiment: Softer Q4 revenue guidance: Management gave Q4 revenue guidance of $560M–$580M versus consensus near $591M, creating an earnings‑growth headwind and raising near‑term expectations risk. La Z Boy Weighs Revenue Beat Against Softer Guidance And Retail Push
- Negative Sentiment: Near‑term headwinds: Management warned adverse weather could hurt the current quarter, adding uncertainty to the already soft guidance. La-Z-Boy Expects Adverse Weather to Hurt Quarterly Results
- Negative Sentiment: Immediate market reaction: The guidance and weather caution prompted an investor selloff and intraday share weakness as traders re‑priced near‑term growth. La-Z-Boy shares slide 6% as Q4 guidance disappoints investors
Institutional Trading of La-Z-Boy
Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in LZB. Quarry LP lifted its holdings in La-Z-Boy by 4,785.7% during the 4th quarter. Quarry LP now owns 684 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 670 shares in the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of La-Z-Boy by 290.0% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 901 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 670 shares during the period. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. raised its position in shares of La-Z-Boy by 99.0% in the 2nd quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 1,140 shares of the company’s stock worth $42,000 after purchasing an additional 567 shares during the last quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC lifted its position in La-Z-Boy by 3,130.8% during the third quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC now owns 1,260 shares of the company’s stock valued at $43,000 after purchasing an additional 1,221 shares during the period. Finally, Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd purchased a new stake in La-Z-Boy during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $54,000. 99.62% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
About La-Z-Boy
La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB) is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of residential furniture, best known for its upholstered recliners, sofas, stationary chairs and sleeper sofas. The company offers a broad range of products in both fabric and leather, complemented by occasional tables, desks, lamps and other home furnishings through its branded retail network.
Founded in 1927 by cousins Edward Knabusch and Edwin Shoemaker in Monroe, Michigan, La-Z-Boy pioneered the modern reclining chair.
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