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Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. ETD

Wood Household Furniture, (No Upholstered) · SIC 2511 · Vertical: Furniture and fixtures (SIC 251x)

20.70USD−3.18% · 1 dayClose 05 Nov 2026

Ethan Allen Interiors is a vertically integrated interior design company, manufacturer and retailer with a network of luxury design centers in the United States and abroad, making most of its furniture in North American plants. Fiscal 2026 was marked by lower sales due to weaker contract orders and tariffs, although the company remains debt-free with a robust balance sheet. Consolidated net sales fell 5.7%.

At the close of 05 Nov 2026, Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (ETD) stock was 20.70 USD (−3.18% on the day), with market capitalisation 521.7 m USD, P/E 13.3 on diluted EPS of 1.56 USD over the last 12 months, dividend yield 8.74%, beta 0.75, 52-week range 18.68–25.20 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q4 2026): revenue of 146.8 m USD (−8.5% YoY), net income of 11.8 m USD (−4.2% YoY), diluted EPS 0.46 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
521.7 m USD
shares as of 27 Aug 2026
P/E (TTM)
13.3
Diluted EPS TTM 1.56 · TTM to 30 Jun 2026
E/P (TTM)
7.54%
TTM to 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
8.74%
DPS 12m 1.81
Beta (2y)
0.75
Volatility (1y) 32%
52-week range
18.6825.20

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
50.5
neutral
Bollinger (20, 2)
19.40 – 21.19
in the upper half of the band · %B 0.73 · band width 8.8%
SMA 50 / 200
21.20 / 21.97
downtrend (price < SMA50 < SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.11 / -0.27
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−1.8%−5.9%+4.2 pp—
3 months−12.0%−4.6%−7.3 pp—
6 months+1.3%+0.2%+1.0 pp—
Year to date−9.4%+7.4%−16.8 pp—
1 year−14.2%+8.2%−22.4 pp−9.6%
3 years−21.4%+68.4%−89.8 pp−7.3%
5 years−16.8%+56.5%−73.3 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−25.9%
11 Dec 2025 → 13 May 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−47.6%
03 Aug 2023 → 13 May 2026
Compound annual growth (5y)
−3.6%
S&P 500 +9.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q4 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Revenue
146.8 m USD
−8.5% YoY
Net income
11.8 m USD
−4.2% YoY
Diluted EPS
0.46
−3.5% YoY
net / operating
8.0% / 9.8%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26
Revenue154.3 m157.3 m142.7 m160.4 m147.0 m149.9 m135.8 m146.8 m
Cost of revenue60.5 m62.4 m55.3 m64.3 m56.8 m58.6 m55.1 m54.1 m
Gross profit93.9 m94.8 m87.4 m96.1 m90.2 m91.3 m80.7 m92.6 m
SG&A76.1 m76.7 m76.3 m80.8 m79.7 m77.9 m73.9 m77.2 m
Operating income17.6 m18.2 m11.0 m15.3 m10.0 m14.2 m6.5 m14.3 m
Depreciation & amortisation3.9 m4.0 m3.8 m3.9 m3.8 m3.8 m3.8 m3.7 m
Interest expense60.0 k63.0 k60.0 k60.0 k59.0 k60.0 k55.0 k53.0 k
Pre-tax income19.7 m20.1 m12.5 m16.7 m14.0 m15.7 m7.8 m15.6 m
Income tax5.0 m5.1 m2.9 m4.4 m3.6 m4.0 m1.9 m3.9 m
Net income14.7 m15.0 m9.6 m12.3 m10.5 m11.7 m5.9 m11.8 m
Diluted EPS0.570.590.370.48 ≈0.410.460.230.46 ≈
Operating cash flow15.1 m11.6 m ≈10.2 m ≈24.8 m16.8 m-1.8 m ≈15.1 m ≈22.4 m
Capex3.6 m3.8 m ≈2.0 m ≈1.9 m2.4 m2.9 m ≈3.0 m ≈2.8 m
Dividends paid20.2 m10.0 m ≈10.0 m ≈10.0 m16.4 m10.0 m ≈10.0 m ≈10.0 m

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Today's P/E sits at the 43 percentile of its own 30-quarter history (min 5.9, median 13.8, max 28.2; quarters with earnings only).

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20192020202120222023202420252026
Revenue746.7 m589.8 m685.2 m817.8 m791.4 m646.2 m614.6 m579.5 m
Revenue YoY−2.6%−21.0%+16.2%+19.4%−3.2%−18.3%−4.9%−5.7%
Net income25.7 m8.9 m60.0 m103.3 m105.8 m63.8 m51.6 m39.9 m
Net income YoY−29.3%−65.4%+574.2%+72.1%+2.4%−39.7%−19.1%−22.7%
Diluted EPS0.960.342.374.054.132.492.011.56
Diluted EPS YoY−27.3%−64.6%+597.1%+70.9%+2.0%−39.7%−19.3%−22.4%
net %3.4%1.5%8.8%12.6%13.4%9.9%8.4%6.9%
Free cash flow46.1 m37.0 m117.9 m56.0 m86.8 m70.6 m50.4 m41.4 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Cash
73.6 m USD
Financial debt
unavailable USD
Net debt
unavailable USD
Equity
471.5 m USD
Total assets
719.7 m USD
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
2.06x
ROE
8.4%
ROA
5.5%
FCF margin
7.2%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2024
646.2 m
2025
614.6 m
2026
579.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2024
253.2 m
2025
242.5 m
2026
224.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026verified

Gross profit
2024
393.1 m
2025
372.1 m
2026
354.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026verified

SG&A
2024
315.1 m
2025
309.8 m
2026
308.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026verified

Operating income
2024
78.0 m
2025
62.0 m
2026
45.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2024
16.0 m
2025
15.5 m
2026
15.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026verified

EBITDA
2024
93.9 m ≈
2025
77.5 m ≈
2026
60.3 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026derived

Interest expense
2024
7.4 m
2025
243.0 k
2026
227.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2024
85.4 m
2025
69.0 m
2026
53.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026verified

Income tax
2024
21.6 m
2025
17.4 m
2026
13.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026verified

Net income
2024
63.8 m
2025
51.6 m
2026
39.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2024
2.49
2025
2.01
2026
1.56

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2024
25.6 m
2025
25.6 m
2026
25.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026verified

Dividend per share
2024
1.97
2025
1.96
2026
1.81

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2024
69.7 m
2025
76.2 m
2026
73.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026verified

Receivables
2024
6.8 m
2025
6.1 m
2026
4.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026verified

Inventories
2024
142.0 m
2025
140.9 m
2026
148.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026verified

Current assets
2024
332.7 m
2025
309.9 m
2026
305.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2024
215.3 m
2025
—
2026
—

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Aug 2024verified

Goodwill
2024
25.4 m
2025
25.4 m
2026
25.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2024
19.7 m
2025
19.7 m
2026
19.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026verified

Total assets
2024
744.9 m
2025
737.1 m
2026
719.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026verified

Accounts payable
2024
27.4 m
2025
22.1 m
2026
30.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026verified

Current liabilities
2024
153.7 m
2025
152.9 m
2026
148.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026verified

Total liabilities
2024
262.0 m
2025
254.8 m
2026
248.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026verified

Equity
2024
482.9 m
2025
482.3 m
2026
471.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026verified

Shares outstanding at year end
2024
—
2025
—
2026
—

SEC (XBRL)· 27 Oct 2021verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2024
80.2 m
2025
61.7 m
2026
52.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026verified

Capex
2024
9.6 m
2025
11.3 m
2026
11.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026verified

Free cash flow
2024
70.6 m ≈
2025
50.4 m ≈
2026
41.4 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2024
-20.0 m
2025
-2.4 m
2026
-2.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2024
-52.3 m
2025
-52.6 m
2026
-53.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026verified

Dividends paid
2024
50.3 m
2025
50.1 m
2026
46.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026verified

Share repurchases
2024
0
2025
0
2026
4.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 03 Sept 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
-5.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Revenue CAGR 3Y
-9.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2023 → FY 2026
Revenue CAGR 5Y
-3.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2021 → FY 2026
EBIT growth (YoY)
-27.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Net income growth (YoY)
-22.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Net income CAGR 3Y
-27.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2023 → FY 2026
Net income CAGR 5Y
-7.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2021 → FY 2026
EPS growth (YoY)
-22.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
EPS CAGR 3Y
-27.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2023 → FY 2026
EPS CAGR 5Y
-8.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2021 → FY 2026
FCF growth (YoY)
-17.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2026

Profitability

Gross margin
61.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
EBITDA margin
10.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
EBIT margin
7.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Net margin
6.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
FCF margin
7.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2026

Returns

ROE
8.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROA
5.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
7.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
116.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Payout ratio (FCF)
111.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2026

Balance sheet

Net debt
unavailable
input data missing
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
unavailable
input data missing
Interest coverage
198.3x
computed by olivLawFY 2026

Liquidity

Current ratio
2.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Quick ratio
1.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash ratio
0.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
52.5 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Capital expenditure
11.0 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Free cash flow
41.4 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2026
FCF conversion
103.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Cash conversion
87.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2026

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
3 days
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Days inventory outstanding
235 days
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Days payables outstanding
42 days
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash conversion cycle
196 days
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
521.7 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Enterprise value
unavailable
input data missing
Market cap / net income TTM
13.1x
computed by olivLawFY 2026
P/E (TTM)
13.3x
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Earnings yield
7.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
P/B
1.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/S
0.9x
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
unavailable
input data missing
P/FCF
12.6x
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
FCF yield
7.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
8.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Shareholder yield (distributions)
9.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Neutral profile

Score: 62 / 100

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

20.70 USD

05 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 521.7 m USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
521.7 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
13.3x
computed by olivLawFY 2026
P/B
1.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
8.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
6.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
-5.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2026
Dividend yield
8.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2026

Coverage and freshness

34/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2026
Latest reported period: 30 Jun 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Jun 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 27 Aug 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 03 Sept 2026
verified 2634derived 194

Score by group

  • Growth0
  • Returns65
  • Balance sheet100
  • Valuation77
  • Quality89

Estimated value range

Low
21.22
USD per share
Mid
26.52
USD per share
High
37.16
USD per share
Price: 20.70 USD
The price is below the range
Potential to the central value: 28.1% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: 21.9% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: high · 2 methods used · 2 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 18.65 – 42.34 USD.

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
  • Peers: P/E18.65 – 42.34 (Mid 25.76)
    5 companies used · median multiple 16.5x · quartiles 12.0x – 27.1x
    BSET, FLXS, LZB, SGI, XMAX
  • Dividend discount (DDM)23.79 – 31.99 (Mid 27.28)
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Furniture and fixtures (SIC 251x)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Neutral profile · Score 62/100

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Net margin · Quality6.9%78 (vs peers)9%
FCF conversion · Quality103.9%100 (on a fixed band)9%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth-9.9%0 (on a fixed band)12%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth-27.7%0 (on a fixed band)12%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheet198.3x100 (on a fixed band)9%
Current ratio · Balance sheet2.1x100 (on a fixed band)6%
P/E (TTM) · Valuation13.3x60 (vs peers)15%
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation7.9%99 (on a fixed band)12%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns9.8%100 (on a fixed band)9%
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returns111.7%12 (on a fixed band)6%

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet100/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Growth0/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Quality89/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Returns65/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation77/100 · 2/3 factors with a value

Memo

Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (ETD). Latest full fiscal year: 2026; data up to 2026-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 579.5 m USD in 2026; YoY growth -5.7%; net margin 6.9%; ROE 8.4%.

The estimated value range is 21.22–37.16 USD per share (median of 2 methods, agreement: high); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 26.52 USD, the price of 20.70 USD leaves a potential of 28.1% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 21.9% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

olivLaw score 62/100, methodological classification: neutral profile (score, margin of safety and method agreement together; not a judgement of the right price). Not investment advice.

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Net margin: 6.9%
  • FCF conversion: 103.9%
  • Interest coverage: 198.3x
  • Current ratio: 2.1x
  • FCF yield: 7.9%
  • Shareholder yield (distributions): 9.8%
  • The price is below the estimated value range

What contradicts it

  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: -9.9%
  • EPS CAGR 3Y: -27.7%
  • Payout ratio (FCF): 111.7%

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): ROIC, Net debt / EBITDA, EV/EBITDA.

Versus the vertical median

Furniture and fixtures (SIC 251x) · same industry group (3-digit SIC) · compared with 9 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
13.3x
vertical median 16.5x
below median (−19.6%)
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
P/S
0.9x
vertical median 0.6x
above median (+45.4%)
P/B
1.1x
vertical median 1.6x
below median (−29.0%)
ROE
8.4%
vertical median 6.1%
above median (+37.8%)
Net margin
6.9%
vertical median 2.0%
above median (+240.5%)
EBIT margin
7.8%
vertical median 2.5%
above median (+208.0%)
Revenue YoY
-5.7%
vertical median 1.6%
below median (−452.3%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
Dividend yield
8.7%
vertical median 2.1%
above median (+318.7%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
SGISomnigroup International Inc.14.3 bn27.117.6%7.0%+51.6%−26% / +68%
MBCMasterBrand, Inc.1.4 bn—-5.8%-3.5%+1.3%−36% / −47%
LZBLa-Z-Boy Incorporated1.3 bn16.58.0%3.9%+0.8%−16% / −7%
CODICompass Diversified Holdings863.0 m—-17.7%-5.3%+4.8%+56% / −43%
ETDEthan Allen Interiors Inc.521.7 m13.38.4%6.9%−5.7%−14% / −21%
XMAXXmax Inc.322.6 m11.652.9%185.9%+72.6%−10% / +144%
FLXSFlexsteel Industries, Inc.305.6 m12.020.5%6.7%+4.1%+86% / +334%
BSETBassett Furniture Industries Inc191.5 m28.24.1%2.0%+1.6%+42% / +34%
HOFTHooker Furnishings Corporation156.2 m—-9.9%-8.7%−12.4%+36% / −18%
PRPLPurple Innovation, Inc.40.6 m——-8.9%−3.9%−87% / −84%

1- and 3-year price returns: for ETD from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

Bear
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
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Base
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Bull
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
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Nothing is saved.

Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
11.23
Total return -40% · Per year -40%
19.95
Total return 4% · Per year 4%
30.19
Total return 55% · Per year 55%
3 years
8.91
Total return -42% · Per year -17%
18.00
Total return 8% · Per year 3%
30.19
Total return 72% · Per year 20%
5 years
7.08
Total return -44% · Per year -11%
16.25
Total return 11% · Per year 2%
30.19
Total return 90% · Per year 14%
What moves the 3-year price the most
  • Exit P/E± 4.50
  • Net margin± 3.15
  • Annual revenue growth± 2.85
  • Annual dilution± 0.26

AI analysis

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

In brief

Ethan Allen Interiors is a vertically integrated interior design company, manufacturer and retailer with a network of luxury design centers in the United States and abroad, making most of its furniture in North American plants. Fiscal 2026 was marked by lower sales due to weaker contract orders and tariffs, although the company remains debt-free with a robust balance sheet 12. Consolidated net sales fell 5.7% 1.

SWOT

Strengths

  • Vertical integration from design to delivery and a high share of production in North America give control over quality and costs 1.
  • The company is debt-free and has kept a robust balance sheet with substantial liquidity, which supports its dividend payments 2.
  • Complimentary interior design service by professional designers creates larger orders and clients who return for further projects 1.

Weaknesses

  • The decline in sales in fiscal 2026 shows dependence on contract orders and delivered volumes, which can fluctuate widely 1.
  • Operating margin fell compared with the prior year, due to tariffs and deleveraging from lower sales 1.
  • The company owns and leases a large number of design centers, which brings fixed costs and risks of impairment of real estate assets 1.

Opportunities

  • Opening new design centers in several cities could widen the client base if demand recovers 2.
  • Investments in technology, augmented reality and virtual design could attract younger and digitally oriented clients 1.
  • A recovery in contract orders could support the wholesale segment again, after the rise in contract orders in the last quarter 1.

Threats

  • New trade tariffs and changes in trade policy could reduce margins and could raise prices for customers 2.
  • Weak consumer spending, high interest rates and a stagnant housing market could keep reducing demand for furniture 1.
  • Digital competition and cheaper imports could keep pressing prices across the industry 1.

Risks

  • Decline in discretionary consumer spendinghigh

    Furniture sales depend on consumer confidence and economic conditions, and a further decline could affect demand and liquidity 1.

  • Tariffs and import costshigh

    Imported products represent a significant share of sales, and additional tariffs could reduce margins if they cannot be passed on to prices 12.

  • Digital competitionmedium

    A shift of clients toward online purchases could reduce sales at physical design centers, where the company completes most transactions 1.

  • Real estate commitmentsmedium

    If some leased centers had to close, the company could record impairment of right-of-use assets in a weak commercial real estate market 1.

  • Supply chain and factoriesmedium

    Disruptions in the supply chain or in factories in North America and Mexico could delay production and deliveries 1.

Investment thesis

What would need to be true (bull case)

  • If housing demand and contract orders recover, the advantage of vertical integration and in-house production could quickly turn sales growth into profit 12.
  • A debt-free balance sheet and sustained dividends offer a margin of safety that few competitors have 2.
  • The rise in contract orders in the last quarter and the recovery of previously paid tariffs could support results in coming periods 12.

What would break the thesis

  • If demand for upscale furniture stays weak, the decline in sales and written orders could continue 1.
  • New tariffs could press margins at a time when earnings per share have already fallen 12.
  • A shift of customers toward online purchases could weaken the model of physical centers, which carry high fixed costs 1.

What to watch

  • Trend in written orders in the retail and wholesale segmentsQ1 2027
  • Impact of the new Section 301 tariffs on gross marginQ1 2027
  • Number of new design centers opened and closed2027
  • Trend in wholesale backlog and contract orders in the next annual reportnext 10-K

Products, market & competition

AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

The business

Ethan Allen describes its business as an interior design, manufacturing and retail company that is vertically integrated from product design through home delivery 1. Sales are made through design centers, most of them Company-operated, plus a network of independent licensees, and online at ethanallen.com 1. The model relies on complimentary interior design service and North American manufacturing that covers about 75% of its furniture 1.

Segments

Wholesale

The wholesale segment sells to the independent design center network, to Company-operated design centers and to contract clients, including the GSA 1. Wholesale net sales fell 7.9% in fiscal 2026, mainly because of weaker contract sales 1.

Market context

The home furnishings industry is fragmented and competitive, with pressure from digital retailers and brick-and-mortar chains, and demand depends on consumer confidence, income, the housing market and interest rates 1. The company says demand is sensitive to general economic conditions, and the housing market remained stagnant in fiscal 2026 1.

Trends

  • Trade tariffsheadwind

    Tariffs on imported products raised costs and pressured margins, although the company recovered part of previously paid tariffs through claims filed with U.S. Customs 12. New tariffs under Section 301 could affect costs in coming periods if they remain in force 2.

  • Online shoppingmixed

    A sharp shift of customers toward purchasing exclusively online could reduce the competitive edge of physical design centers, where most sales are completed 1. The company is investing in digital design tools, augmented reality and online appointments, but the results of these investments are not assured 1.

  • Housing demand and discretionary spendingheadwind

    Furniture is a discretionary purchase, and demand falls when consumer confidence and the housing market weaken, as seen in weaker written orders in fiscal 2026 1. A housing recovery could support sales again if conditions improve 1.

  • Margin recovery through mix and efficiencytailwind

    A higher share of retail sales, lower inbound freight costs and higher average ticket prices supported gross margin, which rose to 61.2% 1. The company also reduced headcount, which helps control costs 1.

Competitive position

The company competes with numerous individual furniture stores, national and regional chains and digital retailers, on criteria such as design, quality, personal service, delivery and value 1. Ethan Allen says its vertical integration, complimentary interior design service and logistics, including white glove delivery, give it a competitive advantage 1. Imports from Asia, with lower production costs, can put price pressure on the industry 1.

  • National and regional furniture retail chains

    Chains of furniture stores and department store furniture divisions, cited generically in the source without specific names 1.

  • Digital furniture retailers

    Online sellers that compete mainly on price and have a growing share of consumer preferences 1.

  • American and foreign furniture manufacturers

    Manufacturers in the United States and abroad competing in the wholesale segment, including producers in Asia 1.

  • Specialty and traditional home furnishing retailers

    Specialty stores and traditional home furnishing retailers competing for retail locations, designers and management personnel 1.

News & filings

In the press

SEC filings

Sources

  1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. · 03 Sept 2026
  2. [2] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. · 29 Jul 2026

Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.