We had sales of $154.3 million, continued the strong gross margin of 60.8%, operating income of $17.6 million with margin of 11.4%.
— Farooq Kathwari, Chairman, President and CEO
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ETD
Company ETD
Period
Q1 2025
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Report TypeQuarterly Earnings
GeneratedJun 13, 2026
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Executive Summary
Ethan Allen reported a solid QQ1 2025 with revenue of $154.3 million and a robust gross margin of 60.8%, delivering an adjusted operating margin of 11.5% and an reported operating margin of 11.38% despite a softer demand environment. The quarter reflected a modest year-over-year revenue decline (−5.83%) driven by weaker contract sales and lower delivered unit volume, while backlogs remained supportive, particularly in wholesale with $63.9 million in orders, down 15.2% YoY but up from June 30 on timing of orders. Management emphasized disciplined cost control, a vertically integrated North American manufacturing model, and a technology-enhanced design-and-service ecosystem that helped maintain margins amid industry headwinds. Importantly, the company ended the quarter with a strong liquidity position (cash and investments ≈ $186.4 million) and effectively minimal net debt, supported by substantial cash generation (operating cash flow of $15.1 million) and ongoing capital returns (special dividend of $0.40 per share and regular dividend of $0.39 per share). Headline commentary focused on strategic investments in manufacturing in Mexico and technology, the redesign of design centers to boost productivity, and a cautiously optimistic view on demand as macro conditions stabilize. The management team signaled continued focus on talent, marketing, service, technology, and social responsibility, while keeping a watchful eye on political and macro risks that could influence consumer demand and supply chains. Overall, Ethan Allen appears positioned to weather near-term softness and potentially expand margins if housing demand recovers and orders reaccelerate, supported by a favorable cost structure and geographic concentration advantages.
Liquidity and cash flow:
- Operating cash flow: $15.08 million; Free cash flow: $11.49 million
- Cash and investments: ~$186.4 million; Net debt: effectively minimal, with total debt at $126.322 million versus cash plus short-term investments of ~$135.964 million (net cash ≈ $9.6 million)
- Capital expenditures: $3.589 million; Dividends paid: $20.184 million; Special dividend declared $0.40 per share (paid Aug 29, 2024) and regular dividend of $0.39 per share (paid Nov 2024)
Balance sheet and leverage:
- Total assets: $737.704 million; Total liabilities: $263.053 million; Stockholders’ equity: $474.725 million
- Debt composition: Short-term debt ~$27.854 million; Long-term debt ~$98.468 million; Total debt ~$126.322 million
- Liquidity position supports ongoing capital returns and potential opportunistic investments in working capital efficiency and manufacturing modernization
Operational highlights:
- Wholesale backlog: $63.9 million, down 15.2% YoY but up $10.4 million since June 30 due to timing of orders
- 75% of products manufactured in North America (US, Mexico, Honduras); management cited NA manufacturing as a differentiator that supports lead times, design options, and inventory management
- 30% fewer interior designers since prior years, complemented by stronger technology-enabled design processes; advertising costs reduced to approximately 2.3% of sales from ~6% a decade ago
Market and earnings quality indicators:
- Net sales softness largely tied to housing market softness and lower contract volumes; October trends discussed as stable with expectations to catch up on weather- and port-related disruptions in Q2 2025
- Management remains cautiously optimistic about demand stabilization and backlogs providing near-term visibility; no formal numeric guidance issued, but a clear emphasis on margin discipline and efficient capital allocation
Income Statement
Metric
Value
YoY Change
QoQ Change
Revenue
154.34M
-5.83%
-8.48%
Gross Profit
93.87M
-6.26%
-8.31%
Operating Income
17.57M
-4.28%
-19.67%
Net Income
14.72M
-1.47%
-20.49%
EPS
0.58
-1.69%
-20.55%
Key Financial Ratios
Gross Profit Margin
Excellent
60.80%
Gross profit margin is exceptional, indicating strong pricing power and operational efficiency
Operating Profit Margin
Fair
11.40%
Operating margin is moderate, room for improvement in cost management
Net Profit Margin
Fair
9.54%
Net profit margin is moderate, room for improvement in cost management
Return on Assets
Weak
2.00%
Return on assets suggests inefficient capital allocation
Return on Equity
Weak
3.10%
Return on equity suggests inefficient capital allocation
Current Ratio
Healthy
1.99
Current ratio shows adequate liquidity to meet short-term obligations
Debt to Equity
Conservative
0.27
Debt-to-equity shows conservative leverage and low financial risk
P/E Ratio
Value
13.77x
P/E ratio suggests potential undervaluation or stable earnings
Price to Book
Fair Value
1.71x
Price-to-book ratio reasonable for profitable companies
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