Research Analysts Offer Predictions for HVT Q3 Earnings

Key Points

• Sidoti lowered its Q3 2026 EPS forecast for Haverty Furniture Companies to $0.50 from $0.51, while projecting full-year 2027 EPS of $3.02.
• Analysts maintain a generally cautious view, with the stock carrying an average “Hold” rating after recent rating changes from several research firms.
• Haverty recently exceeded quarterly expectations, reporting $0.25 EPS versus the $0.23 consensus and revenue of $194.94 million versus $189.19 million expected. The company also pays a $0.33 quarterly dividend, yielding about 4.6% annually.

Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. (NYSE:HVT - Free Report) - Analysts at Sidoti dropped their Q3 2026 earnings estimates for Haverty Furniture Companies in a research report issued on Wednesday, August 5th. Sidoti analyst A. Lebiedzinski now anticipates that the company will post earnings per share of $0.50 for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $0.51. The consensus estimate for Haverty Furniture Companies' current full-year earnings is $1.62 per share. Sidoti also issued estimates for Haverty Furniture Companies' Q4 2026 earnings at $0.77 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.52 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.57 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $1.07 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $3.02 EPS.

A number of other equities research analysts have also issued reports on HVT. Weiss Ratings reiterated a "hold (c-)" rating on shares of Haverty Furniture Companies in a report on Tuesday. Zacks Research upgraded Haverty Furniture Companies from a "strong sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut Haverty Furniture Companies from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Saturday, May 2nd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of "Hold".

Haverty Furniture Companies Stock Performance

Haverty Furniture Companies stock opened at $28.84 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of $464.10 million, a PE ratio of 21.21, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.46 and a beta of 1.20. Haverty Furniture Companies has a fifty-two week low of $19.89 and a fifty-two week high of $29.33. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $24.74 and a 200 day moving average price of $23.80.

Haverty Furniture Companies (NYSE:HVT - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 4th. The company reported $0.25 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.23 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $194.94 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $189.19 million. Haverty Furniture Companies had a net margin of 2.93% and a return on equity of 7.15%.

Haverty Furniture Companies Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 16th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 1st were issued a $0.33 dividend. This represents a $1.32 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 1st. Haverty Furniture Companies's payout ratio is presently 110.00%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of HVT. Raymond James Financial Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Haverty Furniture Companies during the second quarter worth about $31,000. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co raised its holdings in Haverty Furniture Companies by 57.0% during the fourth quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co now owns 1,721 shares of the company's stock worth $40,000 after purchasing an additional 625 shares in the last quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue acquired a new stake in Haverty Furniture Companies in the fourth quarter valued at about $45,000. Fifth Third Bancorp acquired a new stake in Haverty Furniture Companies in the first quarter valued at about $49,000. Finally, State of Wyoming purchased a new stake in Haverty Furniture Companies in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $58,000. 80.57% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Haverty Furniture Companies Company Profile

Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc operates as a specialty retailer of residential furniture and home décor in the United States. Founded in 1885 by J.J. Haverty and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company offers a broad assortment of upholstered furniture, case goods, mattresses, area rugs and decorative accessories. Customers can shop through a network of company-owned showrooms as well as an e-commerce platform, supported by in-house design services, delivery options and consumer financing programs.

Over more than a century of operation, Havertys has expanded its presence primarily across the Southeast and select markets beyond.

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