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Haverty Q3: Margin gains, debt-free balance sheet, and store expansion

Nov 4, 2026, 3:50 PM EST1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Strong quarterly beat, margin expansion aided by tariff refunds, debt-free balance sheet, and visible growth via store openings support higher valuation multiple; risk from tariff policy changes and housing demand sensitivity.

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Haverty Furniture posted stronger Q3 2026 results with EPS of $0.39 on $203.2 million in sales, up 4.5% year over year. Gross margin rose to 62.3%, aided by roughly $3.2 million in IEEPA tariff refunds, while guidance contemplates margins around 61.3–61.5% for 2026. The retailer plans five more store openings this quarter, grows to 133 locations, and maintains a debt-free balance sheet with ample liquidity.

Q3 2026 EPS $0.39 vs $0.28, revenue $203.2M, +4.5%.
Gross margin 62.3% (60.3% prior); 60.7% excluding $3.2M tariff refunds.
Five Q4 store openings; total stores to 133; 18th state entry in Pittsburgh.
Balance sheet: no debt; cash $127.0M; buybacks $16.6M YTD; dividends $15.8M.
Guidance: 2026 gross margins 61.3–61.5% with tariff refunds; capex ~$34M.

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