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Havertys Announces 2026 Dividend and Expanded Buyback Authorization

Aug 7, 2026, 4:17 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Dividends plus an expanded buyback can bolster investor sentiment and provide floor support, as seen with prior capex/return announcements; similar moves by retailers often yield modest near-term upside.

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Havertys' board approved a quarterly cash dividend and expanded its stock buyback program, signaling ongoing capital return. The company will pay $0.33 per share on common stock and $0.31 on Class A stock, with a record date of Aug 25, 2026 and a payment date of Sept 9, 2026. A new buyback cap of $15 million may support the stock in the near term.

  • Havertys declares cash dividend: $0.33 (common), $0.31 (Class A).
  • Record date: Aug 25, 2026; payment date: Sept 9, 2026.
  • New authorization allows repurchase up to $15.0 million of stock.
  • Dividend history: paid every year since 1935.
  • Company operates 129 showrooms in 17 states.

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