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MONROE, Mich., Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB), a global leader in the retail and manufacture of residential furniture, announced today that it has been recognized as one of America's Most Iconic Companies for 2026 by TIME magazine.
Furniture industry players like LZB, MLKN and BSET are evolving with digital innovation, e-commerce growth and rising demand for multifunctional furniture amid uncertainties.
Furniture retailer stocks experienced a significant surge on Friday. This comes in the wake of President Trump's announcement of a one-year halt on increased tariffs on certain goods.
The White House said it was delaying the higher tariffs until Jan. 1, 2027, due to ongoing trade talks, not because it was retreating from its tariff agenda.
La-Z-Boy (LZB) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
MONROE, Mich., Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB), a global leader in the retail and manufacture of residential furniture, today announced that William (Bill) Boor has joined the company's Board of Directors, effective December 8, 2025.
Brown Advisory Inc. lessened its stake in shares of La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB) by 6.3% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 639,115 shares of the company's stock after selling 42,774 shares during the quarter. Brown Advisory
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
There's something comforting about a company that literally builds comfort for a living. And in a market that's been swinging around like a recliner caught in a Florida hurricane, sometimes the best move is to kick back, relax, and look at the earnings trends.
La-Z-Boy (LZB) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
MD, LZB and CIB made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on Nov. 24, 2025.
La-Z-Boy (LZB) made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen and could be a great choice for investors looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices.
La-Z-Boy (LZB) stands out in the home furnishings sector due to minimal tariff exposure and a consensus price target of $41, implying 35% upside. LZB's U.S. and Mexico-centric supply chain shields margins, while Wall Street favors its retail shift and SG&A cost contraction for future EPS growth. Valuation models and peer comparisons show LZB trading at a discount, with normalized SG&A and housing market recovery offering further upside potential.
La-Z-Boy Incorporated ( LZB ) Q2 2026 Earnings Call November 19, 2025 8:30 AM EST Company Participants Mark Becks - Director of Investor Relations & Corporate Development Melinda Whittington - President, CEO & Board Chair Taylor Luebke - Senior VP & CFO Conference Call Participants Anthony Lebiedzinski - Sidoti & Company, LLC Robert Griffin - Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division Taylor Zick - KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Research Division Presentation Operator Greetings. Welcome to the La-Z-Boy Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Conference Call.
La-Z-Boy (NYSE:LZB) shares jumped 20% after the Michigan-based furniture maker's fiscal second quarter earnings topped Wall Street expectations. It reported revenue of $522.5 million for the quarter ended October 25, slightly above analyst estimates of $516.5 million and essentially flat year-over-year.
La-Z-Boy (LZB) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.71 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.52 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.71 per share a year ago.
La-Z-Boy Chief Executive Melinda Whittington said the company is gaining momentum in what remains a choppy landscape.
Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Highlights : Delivered sales of $522 million, up slightly from prior year period Retail segment written sales increased 4% Same-store sales trends improved sequentially Opened five new company-owned stores (and closed three); opened 15 new stores in the last 12 months (and closed five) Wholesale segment delivered sales increased 2% Consolidated two additional distribution centers as part of distribution and home delivery transformation GAAP operating margin of 6.9% and adjusted (1) operating margin of 7.1% GAAP diluted EPS of $0.70 and adjusted (1) diluted EPS of $0.71 Generated $50 million in operating cash flow for the quarter, triple last year's comparable period Quarterly dividend increased 10% to $0.242, the 5th consecutive year of double-digit increases Additional Strategic Initiatives : Completed 15-store acquisition in southeast U.S. region; adding an estimated $80 million in annual Retail sales (approximately $40 million net to enterprise) Announced planned exit of non-core businesses (Kincaid and American Drew casegoods and Kincaid upholstery) Announced proposed closure of UK manufacturing facility Strategically realigned leadership and corporate staffing to focus on core businesses To be substantially completed by the end of the fiscal year, these initiatives combined will reduce sales by approximately $30 million, net, and increase margins by 75-100 bps MONROE, Mich., Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB), a global leader in the retail and manufacture of residential furniture, today reported second quarter results for the period ended October 25, 2025.