La-Z-Boy Incorporated Reports Solid Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results; Operating Cash Flow of $158 million for the Full Year

Rhea-AI Summary

La-Z-Boy reported its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter and full-year results, highlighting a mixed performance. Fourth quarter sales were $554 million, down 1% from the previous year but up 22% compared to the pre-pandemic fourth quarter in fiscal 2019. GAAP diluted EPS for the quarter was $0.91, and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.95. The company generated $53 million in operating cash flow for the quarter.

For fiscal 2024, La-Z-Boy reported consolidated sales of $2.05 billion. GAAP diluted EPS was $2.83, while non-GAAP diluted EPS was $2.98. The company generated $158 million in operating cash flow and ended the year with $341 million in cash and no external debt. La-Z-Boy also returned $85 million to shareholders via share repurchases and dividends.

Despite facing industry challenges like high interest rates and low housing turnover, La-Z-Boy's strong execution and strategic growth, including opening new stores and acquisitions, have positioned it well. However, the company anticipates the industry to remain volatile in fiscal 2025.

Positive

• Sales of $554 million in Q4 2024, up 22% compared to pre-pandemic Q4 2019.
• Generated $158 million in operating cash flow for fiscal 2024.
• Ended fiscal 2024 with $341 million in cash and no external debt.
• Returned $85 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends.
• Opened six company-owned stores and acquired 11 independent stores in fiscal 2024.
• Company-owned stores now represent over half of the total La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® network.

Negative

• Fourth quarter sales decreased 1% year-over-year.
• GAAP operating margin decreased to 7.4% for fiscal 2024 from 9.0% in fiscal 2023.
• Non-GAAP operating margin also decreased to 7.8% from 9.5% in fiscal 2023.
• Fiscal 2024 sales of $2.05 billion decreased from $2.35 billion in fiscal 2023.
• GAAP net income for fiscal 2024 was $122.6 million, down 19% from $150.7 million in fiscal 2023.
• Non-GAAP net income for fiscal 2024 was $129.1 million, down 23% from $167.1 million in fiscal 2023.
• Lower same-store sales and reduced traffic due to challenging economic conditions.

Insights

Financial Analyst

The financial performance of La-Z-Boy for fiscal 2024 demonstrates a mixed but generally stable outlook. The company reported consolidated sales of $2.05 billion for the year, signifying a solid revenue base, though there was a notable 13% decrease versus the prior year. This decline contrasts with the 22% increase versus the pre-pandemic fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, highlighting the volatility and unique pressures faced by the furniture industry in the current economic climate.

Despite these headwinds, La-Z-Boy has maintained a strong cash position of $341 million with no external debt and generated $158 million in operating cash flow. This highlights the company's robust liquidity and capacity to sustain operations and strategic investments.

The company’s GAAP diluted EPS of $2.83 and Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.98 reflect a decline compared to the previous fiscal year, where the diluted EPS was $3.48 on a GAAP basis. The decrease in EPS is primarily attributable to a reduction in operating margins and increased costs. However, the 10% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.20 per share is a positive signal, indicating confidence in future cash flows.

La-Z-Boy's strategy of expanding its retail segment through new and acquired stores is a forward-looking initiative that could enhance revenue streams and market share over the long term. However, the short-term outlook remains cautious given the broader industry's anticipated 5% decline in fiscal 2025. Investors should closely monitor the company’s execution of its “Century Vision” strategy and the broader economic indicators like interest rate trends and housing market activities, which directly impact furniture sales.

Market Research Analyst

La-Z-Boy’s market performance demonstrates its resilience in a challenging environment. Notably, the company’s written sales outperformed the broader industry, which saw an 8% decline. This suggests that La-Z-Boy is successfully capturing market share even as overall demand in the furniture sector softens. The company’s significant moves, such as increasing the number of company-owned stores and driving higher conversion rates, are strategic actions aimed at strengthening its competitive positioning.

The trends highlighted, such as stronger sales around key holidays and improvements post-weather disruptions, provide insights into consumer behavior and purchasing patterns. The company’s focus on enhancing its supply chain agility and investing in store remodels are critical to maintaining customer satisfaction and operational efficiency in the face of fluctuating market conditions.

La-Z-Boy’s proactive branding efforts, particularly the new “Long Live the Lazy” campaign, appear to be effective in building consumer awareness and intent. As retail traffic remains challenged due to economic factors like high interest rates, such initiatives could play a pivotal role in sustaining sales momentum.

Operations Expert

La-Z-Boy’s operational metrics provide a detailed picture of its strategic initiatives and their outcomes. The company’s operational margin saw a slight decrease both on a GAAP and Non-GAAP basis. The GAAP operating margin dropped to 9.1% from 9.6% and the Non-GAAP margin decreased to 9.4% from 9.8%. These declines, while minor, reflect the tight cost controls and efficiency improvements needed to manage the challenging economic environment.

The expansion of La-Z-Boy’s company-owned store network, which now represents over half of the total La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® network, is a significant milestone. This vertical integration enhances control over sales channels and customer experience. Additionally, investments in remodeling and manufacturing operations are aimed at boosting productivity and responsiveness to market demand.

La-Z-Boy’s ability to maintain and improve gross margins across all segments is noteworthy, particularly in light of higher costs and fluctuating demand. This demonstrates effective pricing strategies and cost management practices, which are essential for sustaining profitability in a competitive market. The company’s focus on supply chain optimization and its execution strength are critical factors that differentiate it from peers facing similar macroeconomic challenges.

Fiscal 2024 Fourth Quarter Highlights:

• Consolidated delivered sales of $554 million
  • Up 22% versus most recent pre-pandemic fourth quarter (Fiscal 2019 Fourth Quarter)
  • Down 1% versus prior year
• GAAP diluted EPS of $0.91
  • Non-GAAP⁽¹⁾ diluted EPS of $0.95
• Generated $53 million in operating cash flow for the quarter
• Grew company-owned La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries^® network by three stores (including two acquired independent La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries^® stores)
  

Fiscal 2024 Highlights:

• Consolidated delivered sales of $2.05 billion
• Gross margin expansion on GAAP and Non-GAAP⁽¹⁾ basis, across all segments
• GAAP diluted EPS of $2.83
  • Non-GAAP⁽¹⁾ diluted EPS of $2.98
• Generated $158 million in operating cash flow for the year
• Strong balance sheet with $341 million in cash and no external debt
• Opened six company-owned and acquired 11 independent La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries^® stores
  • Retail (company-owned) stores now represent over half of the total La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries^® network for first time in company history
• Returned $85 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends
  • Increased prior quarterly dividend by 10% to $0.20 in third quarter

MONROE, Mich., June 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB), a global leader in the manufacture and retail of residential furniture, today reported fourth quarter and full year results for the period ended April 27, 2024. For the quarter, sales totaled $554 million, a decrease of 1% against a year ago period that benefited from pandemic backlog deliveries and 22% above the pre-pandemic fourth quarter of Fiscal 2019. Operating margin was 9.1% in the quarter on a GAAP basis and 9.4% on a Non-GAAP⁽¹⁾ basis. Diluted earnings per share totaled $0.91 on a GAAP basis and $0.95 on a Non-GAAP⁽¹⁾ basis.

Written sales again outperformed the industry, with fourth quarter total written sales for the Retail (company-owned La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries^®) segment up 1% versus a year ago, and written same-store sales down 5% versus a year ago. Written same-store sales for the entire La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries^® network decreased 3% versus the year ago period. Trends were strongest in the first half of the quarter around key holiday events and recovery from January weather events. Written sales results continue to outperform the broader industry, which was down 8% for the quarter, as furniture and home furnishings spending remains depressed with overall traffic trends challenged and housing activity down due to continued higher interest rates.

Melinda D. Whittington, President and Chief Executive Officer of La-Z-Boy Incorporated, said, “We are pleased with our strong finish to the fiscal year as fourth quarter results exceeded expectations. Wholesale unit volumes improved in the quarter and recovery from weather and related disruptions in January also provided a tailwind. The industry continues to grapple with higher for longer interest rates and housing turnover near 30-year lows negatively impacting store traffic. However, our execution is the strongest it has ever been, including conversion rates at all-time highs and average ticket and design sales trending up for the year. We expect industry fundamentals to remain volatile for the near term, but remain confident in our ability to outperform the market and gain share longer term. Our first quarter is off to a good start and we are encouraged by our solid Memorial Day results as we believe our assortment and best-in-class motion offerings are resonating with consumers in the marketplace.”

Whittington added, “During the year we made great progress on our Century Vision strategy increasing both the total La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries^® store network and the number of company-owned stores. We opened six new company-owned stores and acquired 11 independent Furniture Galleries^® stores. We also invested in both our stores and manufacturing operations through remodels and improving the agility of our supply chain. As a market leader in comfortable custom furniture with quick delivery, we are positioned to continue to outperform the industry and grow share. Our focus remains on executing our proven playbook of expanding our Retail segment through new and acquired stores, delivering sales growth double the industry, and driving margin expansion. I want to thank all of our dedicated employees for their strong contributions throughout the year. The momentum in our business is palpable, particularly with our strong merchandising offerings and new "Long Live the Lazy" brand campaign building awareness, consideration, and purchase intent. We are excited to build further on this foundation in Fiscal 2025."

First Quarter Outlook:
Bob Lucian, Chief Financial Officer of La-Z-Boy Incorporated, said, “Taken together, our third quarter and fourth quarter results were largely in line with our plans for the second half of Fiscal 2024. Recall, delivered sales in Fiscal 2023 included $300 million of backlog. Thus, our sales were roughly flat compared to last year, absent this backlog. Looking forward, in Fiscal 2025, we expect the industry to continue to be challenged, down by as much as 5%, with any improved industry trends occurring late in our fiscal year, towards calendar 2025, when expected interest rate cuts filter through the economy and begin to positively impact housing activity. We expect to continue to outperform the industry in Fiscal 2025, which should result in modest sales growth year-over-year. Growth will be supported by executing our Century Vision strategy, including the opening of 12 to 15 new La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries^® stores, mainly in the second half of the fiscal. For the first quarter of Fiscal 2025, we expect delivered sales to be in the range of $475-495 million and Non-GAAP operating margin⁽²⁾ to be in the range of 6-7%. Also, as a reminder, our first quarter is generally the lowest sales and margin quarter in the fiscal year due to seasonally lower industry sales and our annual week-long plant shutdown in July."

Key Results:

(Unaudited, amounts in thousands, except per share data and percentages)		Quarter Ended											Year Ended
		4/27/2024				4/29/2023				Change			4/27/2024				4/29/2023				Change
Sales		$	553,535			$	561,287			(1	)%		$	2,047,027			$	2,349,433			(13	)%
GAAP operating income			50,097				54,073			(7	)%			150,796				211,439			(29	)%
Non-GAAP operating income			52,114				55,056			(5	)%			159,398				223,203			(29	)%
GAAP operating margin			9.1%				9.6%			(50) bps				7.4%				9.0%			(160) bps
Non-GAAP operating margin			9.4%				9.8%			(40) bps				7.8%				9.5%			(170) bps
GAAP net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated			39,308				34,373			14	%			122,626				150,664			(19	)%
Non-GAAP net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated			40,811				43,091			(5	)%			129,131				167,080			(23	)%
Diluted weighted average common shares			42,974				43,427							43,280				43,240
GAAP diluted earnings per share		$	0.91			$	0.79			15	%		$	2.83			$	3.48			(19	)%
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share		$	0.95			$	0.99			(4	)%		$	2.98			$	3.86			(23	)%

Liquidity Measures:

		Year Ended										Year Ended
(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)		4/27/2024				4/29/2023				(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)		4/27/2024				4/29/2023
Free Cash Flow										Cash Returns to Shareholders
Operating cash flow		$	158,127			$	205,167			Share repurchases		$	52,773			$	5,004
Capital expenditures			(53,551	)			(68,812	)		Dividends			32,665				29,869
Free cash flow		$	104,576			$	136,355			Cash returns to shareholders		$	85,438			$	34,873

(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)		4/27/2024				4/29/2023
Cash and cash equivalents		$	341,098			$	343,374
Restricted cash			—				3,304
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		$	341,098			$	346,678

Fiscal 2024 Fourth Quarter Results versus Fiscal 2023 Fourth Quarter:

• Consolidated sales in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 decreased 1% to $554 million versus last year. Sales in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2023 included the delivery of a significant backlog resulting from heightened demand in prior periods. Sales increased 22% versus the most recent pre-pandemic fourth quarter in Fiscal 2019
• Consolidated GAAP operating margin was 9.1% versus 9.6%
  • Consolidated Non-GAAP⁽¹⁾ operating margin decreased 40 basis points to 9.4% versus 9.8%, driven by lower gross margin from segment mix partially offset by lower SG&A spend
• GAAP diluted EPS increased to $0.91 from $0.79 and Non-GAAP⁽¹⁾ diluted EPS decreased to $0.95 from $0.99

Retail Segment:

• Sales:
  • Written sales for the Retail segment (company-owned La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries^® stores) increased 1% with growth from acquired and new stores, more than offsetting lower same-store sales compared to the year ago period
    • Written same-store sales decreased 5%, driven by lower traffic and the challenging economic environment, partially offset by stronger conversion rates and higher design sales
  • Delivered sales decreased 6% to $228 million versus last year's results that included delivery of pandemic-related backlog but increased 50% versus the most recent pre-pandemic fourth quarter in fiscal year 2019
• Operating Margin:
  • GAAP operating margin and GAAP operating income was 14.1% and $32 million, versus 15.5% and $38 million, respectively
    • Non-GAAP⁽¹⁾ operating margin and Non-GAAP⁽¹⁾ operating income were 14.2% and $32 million, down 130 basis points and 14%, respectively, driven by improved gross margin from favorable shift in product mix, more than offset by fixed cost deleverage on lower delivered sales
      

Wholesale Segment:

• Sales:
  • Sales decreased 1% to $392 million, relatively flat versus the year ago period
• Operating Margin:
  • GAAP operating margin decreased to 8.1% versus 8.5%
    • Non-GAAP⁽¹⁾ operating margin decreased to 8.5%, down 20 basis points; gross margin declines were partially offset by lower SG&A expenses
      

Corporate & Other:

• Joybird written sales decreased 1% and delivered sales were roughly flat at $37 million as sales trends have largely stabilized. Joybird again made meaningful progress on improving profitability in the quarter with lower freight and warranty expenses, improved product mix, and a higher return on advertising spending
  

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow, Fiscal 2024:

• Ended the fiscal year with $341 million in cash⁽³⁾ and no external debt
• Generated $158 million in cash from operating activities, including $53 million in the fourth quarter, versus $205 million in Fiscal 2023 and $78 million in last year's fourth quarter, which benefited from pandemic backlog deliveries
• Invested $54 million in capital expenditures, primarily related to La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries^® (new stores and remodels), and projects at our manufacturing and distribution facilities
• Returned approximately $85 million to shareholders, including $53 million in share repurchases and $33 million in dividends

Conference Call:
La-Z-Boy will hold a conference call with the investment community on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The toll-free dial-in number is (888) 506-0062; international callers may use (973) 528-0011. Enter Participant Access Code 175127.

The call will be webcast live, with corresponding slides, and archived on the internet. It will be available at https://lazboy.gcs-web.com/. A telephone replay will be available for a week following the call. This replay will be accessible to callers from the U.S. and Canada at (877) 481-4010 and to international callers at (919) 882-2331. Enter Replay Passcode: 50747. The webcast replay will be available for one year.

Investor Relations Contact:
Mark Becks, CFA, (734) 457-9538
mark.becks@la-z-boy.com

About La-Z-Boy:
La-Z-Boy Incorporated brings the transformational power of comfort to people, homes, and communities around the world - a mission that began when its founders invented the iconic recliner in 1927. Today, the company operates as a vertically integrated furniture retailer and manufacturer, committed to uncompromising quality and compassion for its consumers.

The Retail segment consists of 187 company-owned La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries^® stores, and is part of a broader network of over 350 La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries^® that, with La-Z-Boy.com, serve customers nationwide. Joybird^®, an e-commerce retailer and manufacturer of modern upholstered furniture, has 12 stores in the U.S. In the Wholesale segment, La-Z-Boy manufactures comfortable, custom furniture for its Furniture Galleries^® and a variety of retail channels, England Furniture Co. offers custom upholstered furniture, and casegoods brands Kincaid^®, American Drew^®, and Hammary^® provide pieces that make every room feel like home. To learn more, please visit: https://www.la-z-boy.com/.

Notes:
⁽¹⁾Non-GAAP amounts for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 exclude:

• a $1.7 million pre-tax, or $0.03 per diluted share, charge related to our supply chain optimization actions
• purchase accounting charges related to acquisitions completed in prior periods totaling $0.3 million pre-tax, or $0.01 per diluted share, all included in operating income

Non-GAAP amounts for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 exclude:

• a $0.7 million pre-tax, or $0.01 per diluted share, charge related to the closure of the Torreón, MX facility, primarily reflecting asset relocation costs
• purchase accounting charges related to acquisitions completed in prior periods totaling $0.3 million pre-tax, or $0.01 per diluted share, with $0.3 million included in operating income and a de minimis amount included in interest expense
• a pre-tax charge of $10.6 million, or $0.18 per diluted share related to an impairment of one investment
  

Non-GAAP amounts for the full fiscal 2024 year exclude:

• a $7.5 million pre-tax, or $0.13 per diluted share, charge related to our supply chain optimization actions
• purchase accounting charges related to acquisitions completed in prior periods totaling $1.2 million pre-tax, or $0.02 per diluted share, with $1.1 million included in operating income and $0.1 million included in interest expense

Non-GAAP amounts for the full fiscal 2023 year exclude:

• a $10.8 million pre-tax, or $0.19 per diluted share, charge related to the closure of the Torreón, MX facility, primarily reflecting the impairment of various assets
• purchase accounting charges related to acquisitions completed in prior periods totaling $0.6 million pre-tax, or less than $0.01 per diluted share, with $0.3 million included in operating income and $0.3 million included in interest expense
• a pre-tax charge of $10.6 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, related to an impairment of one investment
• a $0.6 million pre-tax, or $0.01 per diluted share, charge related to the company's business realignment, announced in June 2020

⁽²⁾This reference to Non-GAAP operating margin for a future period is a Non-GAAP financial measure. We have not provided a reconciliation of Non-GAAP operating margin for future periods in this press release because such reconciliation cannot be provided without unreasonable efforts.

Please refer to the accompanying “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures: Segment Information” for detailed information on calculating the Non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

⁽³⁾Cash includes cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
This news release contains “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Generally, forward-looking statements include information concerning expectations, projections or trends relating to our results of operations, financial results, financial condition, strategic initiatives and plans, expenses, dividends, share repurchases, liquidity, use of cash and cash requirements, borrowing capacity, investments, future economic performance, and our business and industry.

The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on certain assumptions and currently available information and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are unforeseeable and beyond our control. Additional risks and uncertainties that we do not presently know about or that we currently consider to be immaterial may also affect our business operations and financial results. Our actual future results and trends may differ materially depending on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the risks and uncertainties discussed in our Fiscal 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K and other factors identified in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Given these risks and uncertainties, you should not rely on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. We are including this cautionary note to make applicable and take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or for any other reason.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures:
In addition to the financial measures prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”), this press release also includes Non-GAAP financial measures. Management uses these Non-GAAP financial measures when assessing our ongoing performance. This press release contains references to Non-GAAP operating income (on a consolidated basis and by segment), Non-GAAP operating margin (on a consolidated basis and by segment), and Non-GAAP net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated per diluted share, Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share (and components thereof, including Non-GAAP income before income taxes and Non-GAAP net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated), each of which may exclude, as applicable, business realignment charges, supply chain optimization charges, investment impairment charges, and purchase accounting charges. The business realignment charges include severance costs, asset impairment costs, and costs to relocate equipment and inventory related to organizational changes we undertook as a result of our response to COVID-19, including a reduction in the company’s work force, temporary closure of certain manufacturing facilities and subsequent gains resulting from the sale of related assets. The supply chain optimization charges include asset impairment costs, accelerated depreciation expense, lease termination gains, severance costs, and employee relocation costs resulting from the closure, consolidation, and centralization of various global supply chain operations and includes the closure of our Torreón manufacturing facility (previously disclosed as Mexico optimization). The purchase accounting charges include the amortization of intangible assets, fair value adjustments of future cash payments recorded as interest expense, and adjustments to the fair value of a contingent consideration liability. These Non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered superior to or a substitute for La-Z-Boy Incorporated’s results of operations prepared in accordance with GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Reconciliations of such Non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are set forth in the accompanying tables.

Management believes that presenting certain Non-GAAP financial measures will help investors understand the long-term profitability trends of our business and compare our profitability to prior and future periods and to our peers. Management excludes purchase accounting charges because the amount and timing of such charges are significantly impacted by the timing, size, number and nature of the acquisitions consummated and the success with which we operate the businesses acquired. While the company has a history of acquisition activity, it does not acquire businesses on a predictable cycle, and the impact of purchase accounting charges is unique to each acquisition and can vary significantly from acquisition to acquisition. Similarly, business realignment charges and supply chain optimization charges are dependent on the timing, size, number and nature of the operations being closed, consolidated or centralized, and the charges may not be incurred on a predictable cycle. Management also excludes the impacts from the impairment charge for one investment when assessing the company's operating and financial performance due to the one-time and infrequent nature of the transaction. Management believes that exclusion of these items facilitates more consistent comparisons of the company’s operating results over time. Where applicable, the accompanying “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures” tables present the excluded items net of tax calculated using the effective tax rate from operations for the period in which the adjustment is presented.

LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(Unaudited, amounts in thousands, except per share data)		Quarter Ended								Year Ended
		4/27/2024				4/29/2023				4/27/2024				4/29/2023
Sales		$	553,535			$	561,287			$	2,047,027			$	2,349,433
Cost of sales			313,452				312,649				1,165,357				1,384,700
Gross profit			240,083				248,638				881,670				964,733
Selling, general and administrative expense			189,986				194,565				730,874				753,294
Operating income			50,097				54,073				150,796				211,439
Interest expense			(126	)			(122	)			(455	)			(536	)
Interest income			4,260				3,046				15,482				6,670
Other income (expense), net			(92	)			(10,950	)			(71	)			(11,784	)
Income before income taxes			54,139				46,047				165,752				205,789
Income tax expense			13,807				11,402				41,116				53,848
Net income			40,332				34,645				124,636				151,941
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests			(1,024	)			(272	)			(2,010	)			(1,277	)
Net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated		$	39,308			$	34,373			$	122,626			$	150,664
Basic weighted average common shares			42,499				43,261				42,878				43,148
Basic net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated per share		$	0.92			$	0.79			$	2.86			$	3.49
Diluted weighted average common shares			42,974				43,427				43,280				43,240
Diluted net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated per share		$	0.91			$	0.79			$	2.83			$	3.48

LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(Unaudited, amounts in thousands, except par value)		4/27/2024				4/29/2023
Current assets
Cash and equivalents		$	341,098			$	343,374
Restricted cash			—				3,304
Receivables, net of allowance of $5,076 at 4/27/2024 and $4,776 at 4/29/2023			139,213				125,536
Inventories, net			263,237				276,257
Other current assets			93,260				106,129
Total current assets			836,808				854,600
Property, plant and equipment, net			298,224				278,578
Goodwill			214,453				205,008
Other intangible assets, net			47,251				39,375
Deferred income taxes – long-term			10,283				8,918
Right of use lease assets			446,466				416,269
Other long-term assets, net			59,957				63,515
Total assets		$	1,913,442			$	1,866,263
Current liabilities
Accounts payable		$	96,486			$	107,460
Lease liabilities, short-term			77,027				77,751
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities			263,768				290,650
Total current liabilities			437,281				475,861
Lease liabilities, long-term			404,724				368,163
Other long-term liabilities			58,077				70,142
Shareholders' equity
Preferred shares – 5,000 authorized; none issued			—				—
Common shares, $1.00 par value – 150,000 authorized; 42,440 outstanding at 4/27/2024 and 43,318 outstanding at 4/29/2023			42,440				43,318
Capital in excess of par value			368,485				358,891
Retained earnings			598,009				545,155
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(5,870	)			(5,528	)
Total La-Z-Boy Incorporated shareholders' equity			1,003,064				941,836
Noncontrolling interests			10,296				10,261
Total equity			1,013,360				952,097
Total liabilities and equity		$	1,913,442			$	1,866,263

LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
		Year Ended
(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)		4/27/2024				4/29/2023
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income		$	124,636			$	151,941
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities
(Gain)/loss on disposal and impairment of assets			1,101				6,365
(Gain)/loss on sale of investments			(1,199	)			148
Provision for doubtful accounts			511				1,546
Depreciation and amortization			48,552				40,193
Amortization of right-of-use lease assets			76,133				76,511
Lease impairment/(settlement)			(1,175	)			1,347
Equity-based compensation expense			14,426				12,458
Change in deferred taxes			(3,268	)			3,895
Change in receivables			(16,811	)			53,675
Change in inventories			19,877				32,311
Change in other assets			10,303				24,377
Change in payables			(8,606	)			4,586
Change in lease liabilities			(76,766	)			(77,811	)
Change in other liabilities			(29,587	)			(126,375	)
Net cash provided by operating activities			158,127				205,167
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from disposals of assets			4,972				136
Capital expenditures			(53,551	)			(68,812	)
Purchases of investments			(18,351	)			(9,092	)
Proceeds from sales of investments			24,816				24,483
Acquisitions			(39,440	)			(16,835	)
Net cash used for investing activities			(81,554	)			(70,120	)
Cash flows from financing activities
Payments on debt and finance lease liabilities			(489	)			(123	)
Holdback payments for acquisitions			(5,000	)			(5,000	)
Stock issued for stock and employee benefit plans, net of shares withheld for taxes			10,872				2,857
Repurchases of common stock			(52,773	)			(5,004	)
Dividends paid to shareholders			(32,665	)			(29,869	)
Dividends paid to minority interest joint venture partners (1)			(1,172	)			—
Net cash used for financing activities			(81,227	)			(37,139	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents			(926	)			(86	)
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash			(5,580	)			97,822
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period			346,678				248,856
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period		$	341,098			$	346,678
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities
Capital expenditures included in payables		$	5,952			$	8,208

(1)	Includes dividends paid to joint venture minority partners resulting from the repatriation of dividends from our foreign earnings that we no longer consider permanently reinvested.

LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED SEGMENT INFORMATION
		Quarter Ended								Year Ended
(Unaudited, amounts in thousands)		4/27/2024				4/29/2023				4/27/2024				4/29/2023
Sales
Wholesale segment:
Sales to external customers		$	287,900			$	280,918			$	1,048,431			$	1,215,429
Intersegment sales			104,561				113,678				398,847				474,819
Wholesale segment sales			392,461				394,596				1,447,278				1,690,248
Retail segment sales			227,878				242,713				855,126				982,043
Corporate and Other:
Sales to external customers			37,757				37,656				143,470				151,961
Intersegment sales			1,587				2,657				10,299				14,229
Corporate and Other sales			39,344				40,313				153,769				166,190
Eliminations			(106,148	)			(116,335	)			(409,146	)			(489,048	)
Consolidated sales		$	553,535			$	561,287			$	2,047,027			$	2,349,433
Operating Income (Loss)
Wholesale segment		$	31,709			$	33,657			$	99,373			$	115,215
Retail segment			32,170				37,716				111,682				161,571
Corporate and Other			(13,782	)			(17,300	)			(60,259	)			(65,347	)
Consolidated operating income		$	50,097			$	54,073			$	150,796			$	211,439

LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED UNAUDITED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA
Fiscal 2024
Fiscal Quarter Ended		(13 weeks)				(13 weeks)				(13 weeks)				(13 weeks)
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)		7/29/2023				10/28/2023				1/27/2024				4/27/2024
Sales		$	481,651			$	511,435			$	500,406			$	553,535
Cost of sales			275,923				288,830				287,152				313,452
Gross profit			205,728				222,605				213,254				240,083
Selling, general and administrative expense			171,202				188,993				180,693				189,986
Operating income			34,526				33,612				32,561				50,097
Interest expense			(122	)			(101	)			(106	)			(126	)
Interest income			3,056				4,042				4,124				4,260
Other income (expense), net			556				104				(639	)			(92	)
Income before income taxes			38,016				37,657				35,940				54,139
Income tax expense			10,090				9,963				7,256				13,807
Net income			27,926				27,694				28,684				40,332
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests			(447	)			(495	)			(44	)			(1,024	)
Net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated		$	27,479			$	27,199			$	28,640			$	39,308
Diluted weighted average common shares			43,333				43,401				43,195				42,974
Diluted net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated per share		$	0.63			$	0.63			$	0.66			$	0.91

Fiscal 2023
Fiscal Quarter Ended		(13 weeks)				(13 weeks)				(13 weeks)				(14 weeks)
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)		7/30/2022				10/29/2022				1/28/2023				4/29/2023
Sales		$	604,091			$	611,332			$	572,723			$	561,287
Cost of sales			373,061				361,848				337,142				312,649
Gross profit			231,030				249,484				235,581				248,638
Selling, general and administrative expense			178,387				187,601				192,741				194,565
Operating income			52,643				61,883				42,840				54,073
Interest expense			(159	)			(119	)			(136	)			(122	)
Interest income			474				1,138				2,012				3,046
Other income (expense), net			45				183				(1,062	)			(10,950	)
Income before income taxes			53,003				63,085				43,654				46,047
Income tax expense			14,063				16,306				12,077				11,402
Net income			38,940				46,779				31,577				34,645
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests			(452	)			(702	)			149				(272	)
Net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated		$	38,488			$	46,077			$	31,726			$	34,373
Diluted weighted average common shares			43,142				43,182				43,137				43,427
Diluted net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated per share		$	0.89			$	1.07			$	0.74			$	0.79

LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
		Quarter Ended								Year Ended
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)		4/27/2024				4/29/2023				4/27/2024				4/29/2023
GAAP gross profit		$	240,083			$	248,638			$	881,670			$	964,733
Purchase accounting charges (1)			89				—				89				132
Business realignment charges (2)			—				—				—				609
Supply chain optimization charges (3)			502				741				4,468				1,621
Non-GAAP gross profit		$	240,674			$	249,379			$	886,227			$	967,095
GAAP SG&A		$	189,986			$	194,565			$	730,874			$	753,294
Purchase accounting (charges)/gain (4)			(254	)			(252	)			(1,016	)			(206	)
Supply chain optimization charges (5)			(1,172	)			10				(3,029	)			(9,196	)
Non-GAAP SG&A		$	188,560			$	194,323			$	726,829			$	743,892
GAAP operating income		$	50,097			$	54,073			$	150,796			$	211,439
Purchase accounting charges			343				252				1,105				338
Business realignment charges			—				—				—				609
Supply chain optimization charges			1,674				731				7,497				10,817
Non-GAAP operating income		$	52,114			$	55,056			$	159,398			$	223,203
GAAP income before income taxes		$	54,139			$	46,047			$	165,752			$	205,789
Purchase accounting charges recorded as part of gross profit, SG&A, and interest expense			343				300				1,153				571
Business realignment charges			—				—				—				609
Supply chain optimization charges			1,674				731				7,497				10,817
Investment impairment			—				10,562				—				10,562
Non-GAAP income before income taxes		$	56,156			$	57,640			$	174,402			$	228,348
GAAP net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated		$	39,308			$	34,373			$	122,626			$	150,664
Purchase accounting charges recorded as part of gross profit, SG&A, and interest expense			343				300				1,153				571
Tax effect of purchase accounting			(87	)			(74	)			(286	)			(361	)
Business realignment charges			—				—				—				609
Tax effect of business realignment			—				—				—				(160	)
Supply chain optimization charges			1,674				731				7,497				10,817
Tax effect of supply chain optimization			(427	)			(181	)			(1,859	)			(2,845	)
Investment impairment			—				10,562				—				10,562
Tax effect of investment impairment			—				(2,619	)			—				(2,778	)
Non-GAAP net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated		$	40,811			$	43,091			$	129,131			$	167,080
GAAP net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated per diluted share ("Diluted EPS")		$	0.91			$	0.79			$	2.83			$	3.48
Purchase accounting charges, net of tax, per share			0.01				0.01				0.02				—
Business realignment charges, net of tax, per share			—				—				—				0.01
Supply chain optimization charges, net of tax, per share			0.03				0.01				0.13				0.19
Investment impairment, net of tax, per share			—				0.18				—				0.18
Non-GAAP net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated per diluted share ("Diluted EPS")		$	0.95			$	0.99			$	2.98			$	3.86

(1)	Includes incremental expense upon the sale of inventory acquired at fair value.
(2)	Includes severance charges related to the closure of our Newton, Mississippi manufacturing facility.
(3)	Fiscal 2024 primarily includes severance charges related to shifting upholstery production from our Ramos, Mexico operations to other upholstery plants and relocating our cut and sew operations back to Ramos, Mexico, resulting in the permanent closure of our leased cut and sew facility in Parras, Mexico. Fiscal 2023 primarily includes severance charges related to the closure our manufacturing facility in Torreón, Mexico.
(4)	Includes amortization of intangible assets. Fiscal 2023 also includes an $0.8 million adjustment to the fair value of a contingent consideration liability.
(5)	Fiscal 2024 includes $4.2 million of accelerated depreciation and impairment of fixed assets related to shifting upholstery production from our Ramos, Mexico operations to other upholstery plants and relocating our cut and sew operations back to Ramos, Mexico, resulting in the permanent closure of our leased cut and sew facility in Parras, Mexico. Fiscal 2024 also includes a $1.2 million gain related to the settlement of the Torreón, Mexico lease obligation on previously impaired assets. Fiscal 2023 includes impairment charges of various assets, primarily long-lived assets, related to the closure of our manufacturing facility in Torreón, Mexico.

LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES SEGMENT INFORMATION
		Quarter Ended												Year Ended
(Amounts in thousands)		4/27/2024				% of sales		4/29/2023				% of sales		4/27/2024				% of sales		4/29/2023				% of sales
GAAP operating income (loss)
Wholesale segment		$	31,709			8.1%		$	33,657			8.5%		$	99,373			6.9%		$	115,215			6.8%
Retail segment			32,170			14.1%			37,716			15.5%			111,682			13.1%			161,571			16.5%
Corporate and Other			(13,782	)		N/M			(17,300	)		N/M			(60,259	)		N/M			(65,347	)		N/M
Consolidated GAAP operating income		$	50,097			9.1%		$	54,073			9.6%		$	150,796			7.4%		$	211,439			9.0%
Non-GAAP items affecting operating income
Wholesale segment		$	1,729					$	784					$	7,715					$	11,634
Retail segment			89						—						89						132
Corporate and Other			199						199						798						(2	)
Consolidated Non-GAAP items affecting operating income		$	2,017					$	983					$	8,602					$	11,764
Non-GAAP operating income (loss)
Wholesale segment		$	33,438			8.5%		$	34,441			8.7%		$	107,088			7.4%		$	126,849			7.5%
Retail segment			32,259			14.2%			37,716			15.5%			111,771			13.1%			161,703			16.5%
Corporate and Other			(13,583	)		N/M			(17,101	)		N/M			(59,461	)		N/M			(65,349	)		N/M
Consolidated Non-GAAP operating income		$	52,114			9.4%		$	55,056			9.8%		$	159,398			7.8%		$	223,203			9.5%
N/M - Not Meaningful

FAQ

What were La-Z-Boy's fourth quarter sales for fiscal 2024?

La-Z-Boy's fourth quarter sales for fiscal 2024 were $554 million, down 1% from the previous year.

How much operating cash flow did La-Z-Boy generate in fiscal 2024?

La-Z-Boy generated $158 million in operating cash flow for fiscal 2024.

What were La-Z-Boy's earnings per share (EPS) for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024?

La-Z-Boy's GAAP diluted EPS for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 was $0.91, and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.95.

What is the outlook for La-Z-Boy in fiscal 2025?

La-Z-Boy expects the industry to remain volatile in fiscal 2025, with modest sales growth anticipated and improvements likely towards the end of the fiscal year.

How much did La-Z-Boy return to shareholders in fiscal 2024?

La-Z-Boy returned $85 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends in fiscal 2024.

Did La-Z-Boy open new stores in fiscal 2024?

Yes, La-Z-Boy opened six company-owned stores and acquired 11 independent stores in fiscal 2024.