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La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB) stands as one of the world's top residential furniture producers, renowned for its comfortable and stylish upholstery furniture. Headquartered in Monroe, MI, La-Z-Boy's state-of-the-art facility has earned the prestigious LEED Silver certification, reflecting their commitment to sustainability. With a network of over 300 retail stores across the U.S. and Canada, coupled with a robust global distribution system, La-Z-Boy ensures its products reach consumers worldwide.
Specializing in reclining chairs, La-Z-Boy operates through two main segments: Wholesale, which handles the manufacturing and import of upholstered furniture, and Retail, which focuses on selling these products directly to consumers. The majority of the company's revenue stems from its Wholesale segment, underscoring its production capabilities. Core brands under La-Z-Boy include England, Kincaid, American Drew, and Hammary.
La-Z-Boy's recent achievements highlight its operational excellence. The U.S.-based manufacturing plants and regional distribution centers have set new safety records, an outstanding feat in the industry. Financially, the company reported sales of $482 million for Q1 FY24 and $511 million for Q2 FY24, despite the pandemic-related backlog. Although sales showed a slight decrease compared to previous years, operational margins and store performance remained robust.
The company also prides itself on being a responsible corporate citizen. Through the La-Z-Boy Foundation, they have contributed nearly $3 million to various non-profit organizations, demonstrating their commitment to community welfare.
Under the leadership of Melinda D. Whittington, La-Z-Boy remains focused on growth and customer satisfaction, navigating the challenges posed by economic fluctuations and environmental factors such as winter weather disruptions. The company’s strategic initiatives are geared towards mid-to-long-term growth, leveraging structural housing shortages and anticipated improvements in housing affordability.
For the latest updates, stakeholders can contact Mark Becks, CFA, at mark.becks@la-z-boy.com or follow the company's investor relations updates.
La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB), a leader in residential furniture, announced that Melinda Whittington, CEO, and Bob Lucien, CFO, will present at the Raymond James Consumer Conference on September 14, 2021, at 2:20 p.m. ET. The presentation will be available via live webcast and archived for one year. La-Z-Boy operates a vast distribution network, including 352 La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries and 560 independent Comfort Studio locations, along with its e-commerce platform Joybird. Additional financial information and updates can be accessed through their SEC filings and news releases.
La-Z-Boy reported an impressive 84% increase in consolidated sales, reaching $524.8 million for Q1 of fiscal 2022, driven by strong demand across business units. The company's GAAP operating margin rose to 6.5% from 1.5% year-over-year. Net income per diluted share increased to $0.54 compared to $0.10 in Q1 2021. Additionally, La-Z-Boy's Board increased share repurchase authorization to 9 million shares, representing around 20% of outstanding shares. Though facing rising commodity costs, the outlook remains positive with expectations of improved margins in subsequent quarters.
La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB) will announce its fiscal 2022 Q1 earnings post-market on August 17, 2021. The investor conference call, scheduled for August 18, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. ET, will be accessible via dial-in and webcast, with a replay option available for a week thereafter. La-Z-Boy, a leading residential furniture maker, operates 354 La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries and various other brands. Investors can find additional financial disclosures through the SEC filings on their website.
La-Z-Boy (NYSE: LZB) announced a $30 million investment in its Neosho, MO manufacturing facility over two years to upgrade operations and build a new parts distribution center. This facility, which employs about 950 people, is crucial for producing La-Z-Boy products. The upgrades aim to enhance productivity and employee working conditions, with plans to hire over 100 additional workers. A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for August 11, 2021. This strategic investment comes as part of La-Z-Boy's efforts to strengthen its manufacturing capabilities in response to increasing product demand.
La-Z-Boy Incorporated (LZB) reported record fourth-quarter sales of $519.5 million, a 41% increase year-over-year, driven by strong demand and increased production capacity. The company achieved a GAAP operating margin of 9.6% and non-GAAP EPS of $0.87, compared to $0.05 a year earlier. For the full fiscal year, sales rose 1.8% to $1.7 billion, with net income of $2.30 per diluted share. Cash flow from operations reached $310 million, boosting cash reserves to $395 million. The outlook indicates continued strong demand but warns of potential profit margin pressure due to rising raw material costs.
La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB) is set to announce its fiscal 2021 fourth-quarter and full-year results on June 15, 2021. The quarterly investor conference call is scheduled for June 16, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. ET, accessible via a live dial-in or webcast. The conference call will be archived online for one year. La-Z-Boy is a prominent residential furniture manufacturer, known for brands including England and Joybird, with a distribution network of 351 La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries and 563 independent Comfort Studio locations.
La-Z-Boy has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on June 15, 2021, to shareholders of record by June 1, 2021. This announcement highlights the company's ongoing commitment to returning value to its shareholders amidst its operations in furniture production and retail.
La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE: LZB) has finalized a significant 10-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with AEP Energy Partners, aimed at reducing its carbon footprint. This agreement, extending through 2030, will support approximately 70,000 MWh of renewable energy annually from the Santa Rita East wind energy center in Texas. The VPPA will provide La-Z-Boy with renewable energy certificates equivalent to about 16 MW of wind power capacity, covering over 90% of its annual domestic energy consumption. This initiative reflects La-Z-Boy's commitment to sustainability.
La-Z-Boy, a leading residential furniture producer, will present at the Sidoti & Company Virtual Investor Conference on March 24, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. CEO Kurt Darrow, CFO Melinda Whittington, and VP of Finance Bob Lucian will lead the presentation, which will be available for live and archived viewing. The company operates 351 La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries and offers online retail through Joybird. For further details, visit the company’s investor relations webpage.
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