olivLaw · US equity research
Live Ventures Incorporated LIVE
Retail-Miscellaneous Retail · SIC 5900 · Vertical: Retail-Miscellaneous Retail (SIC 5900)
Live Ventures is a diversified holding company that acquires middle-market businesses across retail entertainment, flooring and steel manufacturing. Fiscal 2025 revenue was 444.9 million USD, and in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 sales dipped slightly, with pressure in the flooring retail segment.
At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Live Ventures Incorporated (LIVE) stock was 7.45 USD (+3.33% on the day), with market capitalisation 22.9 m USD, dividend yield 0.00%, beta 0.33, 52-week range 7.21–21.09 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q3 2026): revenue of 108.9 m USD (−3.2% YoY), net income of -1.1 m USD (−119.6% YoY), diluted EPS -0.34 USD.
Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.
Price history
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Technical reading
- RSI (14)
- 45.8
- neutral
- Bollinger (20, 2)
- 7.23 – 7.75
- in the lower half of the band · %B 0.43 · band width 7.0%
- SMA 50 / 200
- 7.89 / 11.46
- downtrend (price < SMA50 < SMA200)
- MACD (12, 26, 9)
- -0.15 / -0.18
- 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
| Company | S&P 500 | vs S&P 500 | Vertical median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.2% | −1.1% | −0.1 pp | — |
| 3 months | −22.3% | −0.5% | −21.9 pp | — |
| 6 months | −40.9% | +4.4% | −45.3 pp | — |
| Year to date | −49.7% | +12.3% | −62.0 pp | — |
| 1 year | −46.1% | +13.5% | −59.6 pp | −30.6% |
| 3 years | −72.3% | +76.4% | −148.7 pp | +0.4% |
| 5 years | −76.7% | +63.7% | −140.3 pp | — |
Price returns, dividends excluded.
Quarterly results
Latest quarter: Q3 2026 · 30 Jun 2026
Quarterly margins
Quarterly statements · USD
| Fiscal year | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q3 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 112.7 m | 111.5 m | 107.0 m | 112.5 m | 113.9 m | 108.5 m | 102.9 m | 108.9 m |
| Cost of revenue | 76.8 m | 76.1 m | 71.9 m | 74.2 m | 77.0 m | 73.2 m | 68.3 m | 71.8 m |
| Gross profit | 36.0 m | 35.4 m | 35.1 m | 38.3 m | 36.9 m | 35.4 m | 34.6 m | 37.1 m |
| Operating income | -17.5 m | 762.0 k | 2.1 m | 8.0 m | 3.8 m | 3.5 m | -2.0 m | 5.3 m |
| Depreciation & amortisation | 4.4 m | 4.4 m | 4.4 m | 4.5 m | 3.9 m | 3.9 m | 3.9 m | 3.8 m |
| Interest expense | 4.3 m | 4.2 m | 3.9 m | 3.9 m | 3.6 m | 3.6 m | 3.9 m | 3.8 m |
| Pre-tax income | -22.1 m | 573.0 k | 21.1 m | 7.5 m | -728.0 k | -89.0 k | -4.6 m | 1.4 m |
| Income tax | -2.2 m | 81.0 k | 5.2 m | 2.1 m | -1.7 m | -25.0 k | -2.1 m | 2.4 m |
| Net income | -19.9 m | 492.0 k | 15.9 m | 5.4 m | 997.0 k | -64.0 k | -2.4 m | -1.1 m |
| Diluted EPS | -6.34 ≈ | 0.16 | 5.05 | 1.24 | 0.19 ≈ | -0.02 | -0.80 | -0.34 |
| Operating cash flow | 6.7 m | 9.4 m | 231.0 k ≈ | 12.3 m ≈ | 6.8 m | 9.8 m | -2.8 m ≈ | 7.6 m ≈ |
| Capex | 3.5 m | 1.8 m | 2.5 m ≈ | 1.4 m ≈ | 1.9 m | 1.3 m | 1.9 m ≈ | 2.3 m ≈ |
| Share repurchases | 4.0 k | 157.0 k | 259.0 k ≈ | 112.0 k ≈ | 0 | 0 | 0 ≈ | 0 ≈ |
≈ 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.
Fiscal years
| Fiscal year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 199.6 m | 193.3 m | 191.7 m | 273.0 m | 286.9 m | 355.2 m | 472.8 m | 444.9 m |
| Revenue YoY | +31.3% | −3.2% | −0.8% | +42.4% | +5.1% | +23.8% | +33.1% | −5.9% |
| Net income | 5.9 m | -4.0 m | 10.9 m | 31.2 m | 24.7 m | -102.0 k | -26.7 m | 22.7 m |
| Net income YoY | −8.9% | −167.7% | unavailable | +185.5% | −20.7% | −100.4% | unavailable | unavailable |
| Diluted EPS | 1.58 | -2.11 | 3.09 | 9.80 | 7.84 | -0.03 | -8.48 | 4.93 |
| Diluted EPS YoY | −1.9% | −233.5% | unavailable | +217.2% | −20.0% | −100.4% | unavailable | unavailable |
| net % | 3.0% | -2.1% | 5.7% | 11.4% | 8.6% | -0.0% | -5.6% | 5.1% |
| Free cash flow | 3.1 m | 16.7 m | 24.9 m | 18.4 m | -5.7 m | 16.0 m | 12.1 m | 21.0 m |
Reported results vs expectations
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Balance sheet & financial health
Fiscal year 2025 · 30 Sept 2025
- Cash
- 8.8 m USD
- Financial debt
- unavailable USD
- Net debt
- unavailable USD
- Equity
- 95.3 m USD
- Total assets
- 386.4 m USD
- Debt / equity
- unavailable
- Current ratio
- 1.56x
- ROE
- 27.0%
- ROA
- 5.7%
- FCF margin
- 4.7%
Financial statements (source on every figure)
Revenue and net income (USD)
Margins
Income statement · USD
| Line | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 191.7 m | 273.0 m | 286.9 m | 355.2 m | 472.8 m | 444.9 m | SEC (XBRL)· 17 Dec 2025verified |
| Cost of revenue | 116.4 m | 173.5 m | 189.1 m | 239.6 m | 328.0 m | 299.3 m | SEC (XBRL)· 17 Dec 2025verified |
| Gross profit | 75.3 m | 99.5 m | 97.8 m | 115.6 m | 144.8 m | 145.7 m | SEC (XBRL)· 17 Dec 2025verified |
| Operating income | 20.4 m | 35.8 m | 25.9 m | 15.4 m | -13.6 m | 14.6 m | SEC (XBRL)· 17 Dec 2025verified |
| Depreciation & amortisation | 5.9 m | 6.8 m | 7.2 m | 14.3 m | 17.2 m | 17.3 m | SEC (XBRL)· 17 Dec 2025verified |
| EBITDA | 26.3 m ≈ | 42.6 m ≈ | 33.1 m ≈ | 29.7 m ≈ | 3.6 m ≈ | 31.9 m ≈ | SEC (XBRL)· 17 Dec 2025derived |
| Interest expense | 5.3 m | 5.2 m | 4.2 m | 12.7 m | 16.8 m | 15.6 m | SEC (XBRL)· 17 Dec 2025verified |
| Pre-tax income | 15.6 m | 39.7 m | 31.6 m | 1.5 m | -31.3 m | 28.4 m | SEC (XBRL)· 17 Dec 2025verified |
| Income tax | 5.0 m | 8.7 m | 6.9 m | 1.6 m | -4.7 m | 5.7 m | SEC (XBRL)· 17 Dec 2025verified |
| Net income | 10.9 m | 31.2 m | 24.7 m | -102.0 k | -26.7 m | 22.7 m | SEC (XBRL)· 17 Dec 2025verified |
| Diluted EPS | 3.09 | 9.80 | 7.84 | -0.03 | -8.48 | 4.93 | SEC (XBRL)· 17 Dec 2025verified |
| Weighted average diluted shares | 3.5 m | 3.2 m | 3.2 m | 3.1 m | 3.1 m | 4.6 m | SEC (XBRL)· 17 Dec 2025verified |
| Dividend per share | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — | — | — | SEC (XBRL)· 16 Dec 2022verified |
≈ computed by olivLaw from the reported lines of the same year: Operating income + Depreciation & amortisation.
Balance sheet · USD
| Line | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | — | — | 4.6 m | 4.3 m | 4.6 m | 8.8 m | SEC (XBRL)· 14 May 2026verified |
| Receivables | 20.1 m | 21.6 m | 25.7 m | 41.2 m | 46.9 m | 39.9 m | SEC (XBRL)· 17 Dec 2025verified |
| Inventories | 64.5 m | 70.7 m | 97.7 m | 131.3 m | 126.4 m | 120.7 m | SEC (XBRL)· 17 Dec 2025verified |
| Current assets | 95.9 m | 98.8 m | 134.8 m | 182.9 m | 181.9 m | 173.1 m | SEC (XBRL)· 17 Dec 2025verified |
| Property, plant & equipment, net | 31.7 m | 35.6 m | 64.6 m | — | — | 77.5 m | SEC (XBRL)· 14 May 2026verified |
| Goodwill | 37.8 m | 41.5 m | 41.1 m | 75.9 m | 61.2 m | 61.2 m | SEC (XBRL)· 17 Dec 2025verified |
| Intangibles (excl. goodwill) | 1.1 m | 4.7 m | 3.8 m | 26.6 m | 25.1 m | 20.1 m | SEC (XBRL)· 14 May 2026verified |
| Total assets | 197.3 m | 211.7 m | 278.6 m | 421.8 m | 407.5 m | 386.4 m | SEC (XBRL)· 17 Dec 2025verified |
| Accounts payable | 9.1 m | 10.6 m | 10.9 m | 27.2 m | 31.0 m | 27.4 m | SEC (XBRL)· 17 Dec 2025verified |
| Short-term debt | 12.0 m | 16.1 m | 18.9 m | — | — | — | SEC (XBRL)· 16 Dec 2022verified |
| Long-term debt | 63.4 m | 37.6 m | 59.7 m | — | — | — | SEC (XBRL)· 11 May 2023verified |
| Current liabilities | 57.4 m | 65.0 m | 56.4 m | 97.8 m | 129.7 m | 111.0 m | SEC (XBRL)· 17 Dec 2025verified |
| Total liabilities | 153.6 m | 136.7 m | 181.5 m | 321.7 m | 334.7 m | 291.1 m | SEC (XBRL)· 17 Dec 2025verified |
| Equity | 43.7 m | 75.1 m | 97.2 m | 100.1 m | 72.9 m | 95.3 m | SEC (XBRL)· 17 Dec 2025verified |
Cash flow · USD
| Line | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Source (latest year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating cash flow | 28.8 m | 29.2 m | 6.4 m | 26.0 m | 20.6 m | 28.7 m | SEC (XBRL)· 17 Dec 2025verified |
| Capex | 3.9 m | 10.8 m | 12.1 m | 10.0 m | 8.5 m | 7.7 m | SEC (XBRL)· 17 Dec 2025verified |
| Free cash flow | 24.9 m ≈ | 18.4 m ≈ | -5.7 m ≈ | 16.0 m ≈ | 12.1 m ≈ | 21.0 m ≈ | SEC (XBRL)· 17 Dec 2025derived |
| Investing cash flow | -8.8 m | -17.4 m | -40.0 m | -63.9 m | -21.5 m | -7.7 m | SEC (XBRL)· 17 Dec 2025verified |
| Financing cash flow | -13.7 m | -16.1 m | 33.6 m | 37.6 m | 1.2 m | -16.7 m | SEC (XBRL)· 17 Dec 2025verified |
| Share repurchases | 1.7 m | 421.0 k | 2.7 m | 991.0 k | 866.0 k | 528.0 k | SEC (XBRL)· 17 Dec 2025verified |
≈ computed by olivLaw from the reported lines of the same year: Operating cash flow − Capex.
Computed indicators
Growth
Profitability
Returns
Balance sheet
Liquidity
Cash
Efficiency
Market and valuation
1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.
Valuation
olivLaw classification
- score weight coverage: 47.9% of at least 60%
- valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1
A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.
Closing price
04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series
Market cap: 22.9 m USD
Key indicators
Coverage and freshness
Score by group
48% · Insufficient data
Estimated value range
unavailable — no valuation method could be computed
Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.
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/Eunavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
- Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
no valuation method could be computed
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
Insufficient data
Minimum-evidence gate: score weight coverage: 47.9% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1
| Factor | Value | Score | Weight used |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROIC · Quality | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Net margin · Quality | -0.6% | 45 (vs peers) | 13% |
| FCF conversion · Quality | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth | 15.7% | 100 (on a fixed band) | 17% |
| EPS CAGR 3Y · Growth | -14.3% | 0 (on a fixed band) | 17% |
| Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheet | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| Interest coverage · Balance sheet | 0.7x | 0 (on a fixed band) | 13% |
| Current ratio · Balance sheet | 1.4x | 46 (on a fixed band) | 9% |
| P/E (TTM) · Valuation | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| EV/EBITDA · Valuation | unavailable | unavailable | — |
| FCF yield · Valuation | 60.9% | 100 (on a fixed band) | 17% |
| Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returns | 0.0% | 0 (on a fixed band) | 13% |
| Payout ratio (FCF) · Returns | unavailable | unavailable | — |
Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.
Score groups
- Balance sheet18/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
- Growth50/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
- Quality· partial45/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
- Returns· partial0/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
- Valuation· partial100/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.
Memo
LIVE VENTURES Inc (LIVE). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.
Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 444.9 m USD in 2025; YoY growth -5.9%; net margin -0.6%; ROE -2.8%.
Valuation cannot be computed from the available data.
Insufficient data for a verdict (score weight coverage: 47.9% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1).
Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.
What supports the thesis
- Revenue CAGR 3Y: 15.7%
- FCF yield: 60.9%
What contradicts it
- EPS CAGR 3Y: -14.3%
- Interest coverage: 0.7x
- Shareholder yield (distributions): 0.0%
Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): ROIC, FCF conversion, Net debt / EBITDA, P/E (TTM), EV/EBITDA, Payout ratio (FCF).
Versus the vertical median
Retail-Miscellaneous Retail (SIC 5900) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 12 companies
Multiples and returns vs the median
Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)
Companies in the vertical
| Market cap | P/E | ROE | Net margin | Revenue YoY | 1A / 3A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCFSFirstcash Holdings, Inc. | 8.3 bn | 20.9 | 18.2% | 9.5% | +8.0% | +22% / +73% |
| REALTheRealReal, Inc. | 1.7 bn | — | — | -1.4% | +15.4% | −6% / +500% |
| SVVSavers Value Village, Inc. | 1.5 bn | 63.3 | 5.7% | 1.4% | unavailable | +10% / −33% |
| SPHSuburban Propane Partners LP | 1.1 bn | 7.3 | — | 9.4% | +7.9% | −12% / +0% |
| WINAWinmark Corporation | 987.7 m | 24.8 | — | 45.1% | +5.9% | −32% / −35% |
| TMSTeamshares Inc | 344.7 m | — | -6.7% | — | unavailable | −54% / unavailable |
| PLBYPlayboy, Inc. | 164.1 m | 609.5 | 12.4% | 0.2% | +4.1% | −29% / +161% |
| LIVELIVE VENTURES Inc | 22.9 m | — | -2.8% | -0.6% | −5.9% | −46% / −72% |
| WBUYWebuy Global Ltd | 1.3 m | — | -160.3% | -45.3% | −63.0% | −66% / −100% |
| NEXRNexera Technologies Ltd | 62.0 k | — | -43.2% | -21.8% | +23.0% | −100% / −100% |
| WSHPWeShop Holdings Ltd | — | — | -946.5% | -14,972.7% | −67.3% | −98% / unavailable |
| POMPOMDOCTOR Ltd | — | — | — | -32.7% | unavailable | −98% / unavailable |
| EZPWEzcorp, Inc. | — | 15.1 | 14.7% | 10.0% | +9.7% | +53% / +260% |
1- and 3-year price returns: for LIVE 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.
Estimated price (USD)
| Estimated price | Bear | Base | Bull |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 years | insufficient data Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable | insufficient data Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable | insufficient data Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable |
| 3 years | insufficient data Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable | insufficient data Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable | insufficient data Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable |
| 5 years | insufficient data Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable | insufficient data Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable | insufficient data Total return unavailable · Per year unavailable |
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
Live Ventures is a diversified holding company that acquires middle-market businesses across retail entertainment, flooring and steel manufacturing. Fiscal 2025 revenue was 444.9 million USD 1, and in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 sales dipped slightly, with pressure in the flooring retail segment 3.
SWOT
Strengths
- A diversified portfolio of businesses with different operating models helps reduce dependence on any single industry 1.
- Vintage Stock operates a national store network with a buy-sell-trade model and a loyal customer base 1.
- Precision Marshall holds a leading position in supplying tool steel to distributors, with deep inventory and fast shipment 1.
Weaknesses
- The Retail-Flooring segment posted an operating loss in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 as demand fell 3.
- Debt is significant, and part of it carries floating rates or high rates from related parties 1.
- The company reported a net loss in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 after a profit in the comparable period 3.
Opportunities
- If demand for entertainment and tool steel stays solid, growth in these segments could offset weakness in flooring retail 3.
- Investments in new capacity for printed carpet and yarn extrusion could open new product lines 1.
- The acquisition strategy could bring in profitable companies if suitable targets are identified 1.
Risks
- Significant debt loadhigh
The company has substantial consolidated debt, which limits flexibility and could lead to covenant breaches if results deteriorate 1.
- Exposure to floating interest ratesmedium
Part of the borrowings carry floating rates, so rising rates could affect financial results 1.
- Weak housing markethigh
Lower new construction and renovation activity has already hit flooring retail revenue and could continue 3.
- Rising labor costsmedium
Minimum wage laws and other employment requirements can raise expenses, and costs cannot always be passed on to customers 1.
- Intellectual property protectionlow
Protection of brands and technology is limited, and litigation could be costly and divert management attention 1.
Investment thesis
What would need to be true (bull case)
- Retail-Entertainment and Steel Manufacturing grew in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, showing the diversified portfolio can absorb weakness in one segment 3.
- The company follows an acquisition discipline aimed at well-established businesses, which could add revenue if suitable opportunities are found 1.
- If operating costs stay under control, operating margin could gradually recover toward earlier levels 3.
What would break the thesis
- The Retail-Flooring segment lost significant revenue and moved into operating loss while the housing market remains weak 3.
- Consolidated debt is large, and part of it carries floating or high rates, which could limit flexibility in difficult periods 1.
- The company reported a net loss in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, and adjusted EBITDA fell year over year 3.
What to watch
- Trend in margin and operating loss in Retail-FlooringQ4 2026
- Debt level and available financing against repayment requirementsnext 10-K
- Recovery in new construction and renovation demand for flooring2027
- Effect of acquisitions and new capacity investments on revenue2027
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
Live Ventures Incorporated, listed on Nasdaq under LIVE, operates as a diversified holding company that pursues acquisitions of well-run companies with a record of earnings growth and cash generation 1. Its strategy is buy-build-hold, and its operating businesses are managed on a decentralized basis without centralized sales or purchasing functions. The company runs five segments: Retail-Entertainment, Retail-Flooring, Flooring Manufacturing, Steel Manufacturing and Corporate & Other 1.
At the end of fiscal 2025, consolidated principal indebtedness was approximately 117.7 million USD, a significant part of which carries floating interest rates, exposing the company to rate changes 1. Related-party debt includes loans from Isaac Capital Group at a 12% interest rate 1.
Segments
Retail-Entertainment (Vintage Stock)
Vintage Stock buys, sells and trades movies, video games, music and collectibles through 73 stores across several US states, with a buy-sell-trade model and a 'Cooler Than Cash' reward program 1. The segment grew in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, with revenue up 12.7% year over year 23.
Retail-Flooring (Flooring Liquidators)
Flooring Liquidators sells and installs flooring, carpeting, cabinets and countertops in California and Nevada from warehouse-format stores 12. In the third quarter of fiscal 2026 segment revenue fell 29.4% as new-home construction and home refurbishment remained weak 3.
Market context
The US floor covering industry had estimated sales of 33.2 billion USD in 2024, with demand tied to the residential replacement market, existing home sales and consumer confidence 1. The video game industry reported more than 59 billion USD in consumer spending in 2024, supporting the entertainment retail business 1.
Demand for tool steel and fabricated metal depends on industrial activity and on data center construction, which Central Steel serves with racks and cable systems 1. Construction and housing markets remain sensitive to interest rates and general economic conditions 12.
Trends
- Weak new-home construction and refurbishmentheadwind
Lower demand for flooring and renovations weighed directly on the Retail-Flooring segment in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 3. If the housing market stays weak, pressure on this segment could continue.
- Solid demand for entertainmenttailwind
Vintage Stock sales rose 12.7% in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, supported by strong demand across product lines 23.
- Input and labor cost pressureheadwind
Higher raw material costs reduced gross margin in flooring manufacturing in the third quarter of fiscal 2026 2. Minimum wage increases in several states also raise operating costs 1.
- Acquisitions versus debt loadmixed
The acquisition strategy can add revenue but requires further financing, and exposure to floating rates and high-cost related-party loans limits flexibility 1. The outcome depends on integrating acquired companies and servicing debt.
Competitive position
In flooring retail, Flooring Liquidators competes with large home improvement chains such as Home Depot and Lowe's, as well as Floor and Decor, Empire and regional flooring companies 1. In entertainment retail, Vintage Stock competes with mass merchants, toy chains, online sellers and digital game platforms 1.
In carpet and flooring manufacturing, Marquis competes with other manufacturers and resellers and relies on cost advantage and product innovation 1. In tool steel, Precision Marshall competes on availability, quality and service to distributors 1.
- Home DepotHD
Large home improvement chain that competes directly with Flooring Liquidators in flooring sales 1.
- Lowe'sLOW
Large home improvement chain named as a main rival of the flooring segment 1.
- Floor and DecorFND
Flooring specialty retailer identified as a rival of Flooring Liquidators 1.
- Empire Today
Flooring company named as a competitor in retail and installation 1.
Links, dependencies and risks
Who the company is tied to, from its own SEC filings (customers, suppliers, production, partners, competitors, countries, regulation), from the 5 %+ holders' statements (13D/13G) and from what other companies say about it. Click a node for its evidence; on a listed company the graph moves to it.
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News & filings
In the press
No news in our archive over the last 180 days.
SEC filings
- Current report27 Aug 2026Other events
- Quarterly report13 Aug 2026
- Current report13 Aug 2026Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report25 Jun 2026Shareholder vote
- Proxy statement21 May 2026
- Quarterly report14 May 2026
- Current report14 May 2026Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
- Current report09 Apr 2026Departure or appointment of officers · Financial statements and exhibits
- Quarterly report12 Feb 2026
- Current report12 Feb 2026Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
Sources
- [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-09-30 · SEC / Live Ventures Incorporated · 17 Dec 2025
- [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Live Ventures Incorporated · 13 Aug 2026
- [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Live Ventures Incorporated · 13 Aug 2026
Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.