Havertys Furniture reports strong Q4 sales growth of 9.5%

Atlanta-based Havertys Furniture Companies (NYSE:HVT), a regional retailer of residential furniture and accessories, reported solid fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results on February 24, 2026.

For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, net sales increased 9.5% to $201.9 million, with comparable-store sales rising 8.2%.

Diluted earnings per share came in at $0.51.

Gross margin for the quarter was 60.4%, or 62.4% excluding LIFO charges, supported by favorable product mix, reduced promotional intensity compared to prior periods, and supply chain efficiencies.

For the full year 2025, net sales rose 5% to $759 million, with diluted EPS of $1.19.

The annual performance benefited from expanded merchandise assortments, digital and omnichannel enhancements, and market share gains in key Sun Belt and Southeastern regions.

Havertys ended 2025 with cash and restricted cash totaling $131.9 million, no outstanding debt, and $80 million in available credit under its revolving facility.

The company also returned $25.6 million to shareholders in 2025 through dividends and share repurchases.

For 2026, Havertys provided guidance projecting gross margin in the range of 60.5% to 61%, SG&A expenses of $307 million to $309 million, and variable SG&A as a percentage of sales between 18.6% and 18.8%.