Best Value Stocks to Buy for May 4th
REI, CRGY and PRG made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on May 4, 2026.
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ETD(ETD)
ETD
Next earnings: Jul 29, 2026 · After close
Signal
Mixed1↑1↓
PRICE
Prev Close
20.82
Open
20.75
Day Range20.35 – 20.78
20.35
20.78
52W Range20.34 – 31.41
20.34
31.41
1% of range
VOLUME & SIZE
Avg Volume
374.0K
FUNDAMENTALS
P/E Ratio
12.9x
Value territory
EPS (TTM)
—
Div Yield
0.04%
Beta
1.03
Market-like
Performance
1D
-2.44%5D
-6.43%1M
-4.84%3M
-14.07%6M
-12.81%YTD
-8.84%1Y↓
-28.53%Worst: 1Y (-28.53%)
Quick Read
Trend—Insufficient MA data
Momentum
BULLISH
60% gross marginValuation
CHEAP
P/E 13x vs ~20x sectorHealth
STRONG
CR 1.9 · FCF $2.53/shStrong Buy
Key MetricsTTM
Market Cap$519.87M
Revenue TTM$593.09M
Net Income TTM$40.40M
Free Cash Flow$64.81M
Gross Margin60.4%
Net Margin6.8%
Operating Margin7.8%
Return on Equity8.5%
Return on Assets5.6%
Debt / Equity0.25
Current Ratio1.94
EPS TTM$1.58
Alpha SignalsFull Analysis →
What Moves This Stock
Written order trends (leading indicator of future revenue, typically reported quarterly with 8-12 week lag to delivery)
Existing home sales velocity and median home prices (drives furniture replacement cycle)
Company-operated design center comparable sales and traffic trends
Gross margin trajectory driven by manufacturing utilization rates and promotional intensity
Macro Sensitivity
Economic Cycle
high - Furniture purchases are highly discretionary and correlate with housing market activity. Existing home sales drive 60-70% of furniture demand as homeowners redecorate post-move. New household formation and consumer confidence directly impact willingness to make $5,000-15,000 furniture purchases. Revenue declined 4.9% YoY reflecting softening housing turnover and discretionary spending pullback. Premium positioning increases cyclicality as consumers trade down during economic stress.
Interest Rates
High sensitivity through housing market transmission mechanism. Mortgage rates above 6.5-7% suppress existing home sales and housing turnover, reducing primary demand driver. Rising rates also pressure consumer financing availability for large furniture purchases. However, minimal direct impact on company's balance sheet given low debt/equity of 0.45x and strong cash generation. Valuation multiples compress as rates rise (currently 10.5x EV/EBITDA reflects elevated rate environment).
Key Risks
Secular shift toward online furniture retail (Wayfair, Amazon) and direct-to-consumer brands eroding traditional showroom model, though custom/premium segment remains more resistant
Changing consumer preferences toward minimalism, smaller living spaces, and rental economy reducing furniture purchase frequency and ticket sizes
Generational wealth transfer dynamics as younger buyers favor different aesthetics and price points than traditional Ethan Allen customer base (median age 55+)
Investor Profile
value - Stock trades at 1.0x sales, 1.3x book value with 8.4% FCF yield, attracting value investors seeking cyclical recovery play. Negative recent performance (-19% 1-year) and revenue contraction deter growth investors. Modest dividend (~2-3% estimated yield) provides some income component. Contrarian investors may view current valuation as attractive entry point if housing market stabilizes.
Watch on Earnings
Existing home sales (NAR monthly data) as leading indicator of furniture demand30-year mortgage rates and housing affordability indexConsumer sentiment (University of Michigan) and discretionary spending trendsLumber futures prices (LBUSD) as key raw material input affecting gross margins
Health Radar
2 strong3 watch1 concern
56/100Liquidity
1.94Watch
Leverage
0.25Strong
Coverage
196.8xStrong
ROE
8.5%Watch
ROIC
5.7%Concern
Cash
$76MWatch
ANALYST COVERAGE10 analysts
HOLD
▲ +17.4%upside to target
Stock Health
Composite Score
3 of 5 signals bullish
8/10
Technicals
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~RSI RangeRSI 23 — Oversold, watch for bounce
Volume
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✓Volume FlowAccumulation — institutional buying
Fundamentals
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✓Last EarningsBeat estimates
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~Analyst ConsensusHold
●
✓LiquidityCurrent Ratio 1.94 — healthy liquidity
Upcoming Events
EEarnings ReportMay 5, 2026
Tomorrow
DEx-Dividend DateAug 2, 2026
In 90 days
FinancialsFull statements →
Technicals
Technical SetupBEARISH
Technicals →Trend
▼ DowntrendDeath Cross · 50D trails 200D by 10.4%
-11.8% vs SMA 50 · -21.0% vs SMA 200
Momentum
RSI23.0Oversold — potential bounce
MACD-0.54Below zero — bearish pulse · compressing
Market Position
Price Levels
52W High
$31.41+53.7%
EMA 200
$24.11+18.0%
EMA 50
$23.54+15.2%
Current
$20.44
52W Low
$20.34-0.5%
52-Week RangeNear 52-week low
$20.341th %ile$31.41
Squeeze SetupVolume-based
Moderate Squeeze SetupAccumulation pattern present — more buying days than selling over the past 20 sessions. Volume conditions support gradual price improvement.
20-Day Money Flow
Acc days:1
Dist days:1
Edge:Even
Volume Context
Avg Vol (50D)257K
Recent Vol (5D)
202K-21%
Based on volume distribution analysis. Direct short interest data (short float %, days to cover) is not available in current data sources.
Earnings & Analysts
ANALYST ESTIMATES
Consensus of 2 analysts
Analyst revisions:EPS↓ Revised DownRevenue↓ Revised Down
Analyst consensus estimates · Actuals replace estimates as reported
| Year | Revenue Est. | Rev Gth | EPS Est. | EPS Gth | Range | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FY2023 | $793.9M $789.7M–$798.0M | — | $3.90 | — | ±1% | Low1 |
FY2024 | $637.3M $629.8M–$644.7M | ▼ -19.7% | $2.37 | ▼ -39.1% | ±2% | Low2 |
FY2025 | $606.5M $599.4M–$613.6M | ▼ -4.8% | $2.00 | ▼ -15.7% | ±2% | Low2 |
Range confidence:Tight (high)ModerateWide (low)
Earnings HistoryETD
Last 8Q
+5.7%avg beat
Beat 5 of 8 quartersMissed 3↓ Estimates falling+23%
Q3'24
+4%
Q4'24
-2%
Q1'25
-16%
Q2'25
+9%
Q3'25
-2%
Q4'25
+16%
Q1'26
+14%
Q2'26
Beat
Miss
Estimate
Deeper color = bigger beat/miss
Insider Activity
SEC Filings →0 Buys/6 SellsNet Selling
Kathwari M FarooqDir
$54K
Jan 22
SELL
Kathwari M FarooqDir
$625
Jan 22
SELL
Kathwari M FarooqDir
$675
Jan 22
SELL
Kathwari M FarooqDir
$8K
Dec 15
SELL
Kathwari M FarooqDir
$75
Dec 15
SELL
Kathwari M FarooqDir
$150
Dec 15
SELL
Financials
Dividends8.86% yield
3 yrs of paymentsAnnual Yield8.86%
Quarterly Div.$0.3900
Est. Annual / Share$1.56
FrequencyQuarterly
Q3'24
Q4'24
Q1'25
Q2'25
Q3'25
Q4'25
Q1'26
Q2'26
Dividend per payment — last 8 periods
INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP
1
Gilman Hill Asset Management, LLC
367K▲2
TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS
315K▲3
Hodges Capital Management Inc.
212K▲4
North Star Investment Management Corp.
201K▲5
WEDGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L L P/NC
96K▲6
Janney Montgomery Scott LLC
87K▲7
Linden Thomas Advisory Services, LLC
82K▲8
First Dallas Securities Inc.
60K▲News & Activity
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About
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. is a leading interior design company, manufacturer and retailer in the home furnishings marketplace. The Company provides complimentary interior design service to its clients and sells a full range of furniture products and decorative home accents through a retail network of approximately 300 design centers in the United States and abroad as well as online at ethanallen.com. Ethan Allen owns and operates nine manufacturing facilities, including six manufacturing plants in the United States, two manufacturing plants in Mexico and one manufacturing plant in Honduras. Approximately 75% of its products are manufactured or assembled in these North American facilities.
Sector
Industry
Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing
Website
Catherine A. PlaistedSenior Vice President of Marketing
Amy PhillipsExecutive Vice President of Retail Division
Douglas H. DiefenbachSenior Vice President of Business Development
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Screen sector →| Symbol | Price | Day % | Mkt Cap↓ | P/E | Rev Grw | Margin | ELO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ETD◀ | $20.44 | -2.44% | $530M | 13.2 | -488.6% | 839.4% | 1500 |
| $275.74 | +1.27% | $2.9T | 31.8 | +1237.8% | 1083.4% | 1515 | |
| $391.70 | +2.41% | $1.5T | 326.1 | -293.1% | 400.1% | 1490 | |
| $319.64 | -1.50% | $322.6B | 22.7 | +324.0% | 859.6% | 1485 | |
| $287.91 | -2.37% | $203.8B | 23.9 | +372.3% | 3185.0% | 1488 | |
| $155.90 | +0.05% | $174.2B | 32.1 | +711.9% | 910.0% | 1510 | |
| $169.34 | +0.75% | $131.4B | 21.8 | +1338.7% | 2007.7% | 1489 | |
| Sector avg | — | -0.26% | — | 67.4 | +457.6% | 1326.5% | 1497 |