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<ul><li>In a quiet week for company news and earnings in the furniture/furnishings space, some economic statistics provided a lift to the outlook for consumers.</li><li>Monthly jobs data trounced expectations. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 353,000 net new jobs in January, double the expected 176,500.</li><li>The January statistics follow a strong December of 333,000. </li></ul>

In a quiet week for company news and earnings in the furniture/furnishings space, some economic statistics provided a lift to the outlook for consumers.Monthly jobs data trounced expectations. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 353,000 net new jobs in January, double the expected 176,500.The January statistics follow a strong December of 333,000. 

Furniture/Furnishings Weekly - Jobs Data Encouraging for Consumer; Kudos to Steelcase

<ul><li>For its 4QFY23 (November), Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. reported a GAAP EPS loss of $0.47 on sales of $94.7 million.</li><li>GAAP EPS included a goodwill impairment of $0.63. Excluding the impairment, operating EPS was $0.15, ahead of an expected loss of $0.06.</li><li>Revenue beat analysts’ expectations of $90 million.</li></ul>

For its 4QFY23 (November), Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. reported a GAAP EPS loss of $0.47 on sales of $94.7 million.GAAP EPS included a goodwill impairment of $0.63. Excluding the impairment, operating EPS was $0.15, ahead of an expected loss of $0.06.Revenue beat analysts’ expectations of $90 million.

Furniture/Furnishings Weekly - Bassett Adjusted Results Top Expectations

<ul><li>Economic headlines had two items affecting furniture/furnishings: one good, one not.</li><li>The Positive: The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment gauge (as distinguished from Consumer Confidence reported below) surged 29% over two months.</li><li>The mid-January reading jumped 13% to 79, the highest since early 2021.</li></ul>

Economic headlines had two items affecting furniture/furnishings: one good, one not.The Positive: The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment gauge (as distinguished from Consumer Confidence reported below) surged 29% over two months.The mid-January reading jumped 13% to 79, the highest since early 2021.

Furniture/Furnishings Weekly - Conflicting News Items Dominate Headlines for the Sector

<ul><li>Furniture &amp; furnishings equity issues slumped in the final two weeks of 2023 and into the first week of 2024. The group had a positive year.</li><li>The commercial/contract furniture stocks gained 46%, beating all major broad market indices.</li><li>Steelcase led the sector with a ~91% gain for the year.</li></ul>

Furniture &amp; furnishings equity issues slumped in the final two weeks of 2023 and into the first week of 2024. The group had a positive year.The commercial/contract furniture stocks gained 46%, beating all major broad market indices.Steelcase led the sector with a ~91% gain for the year.

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<ul><li>Stocks have had a few good weeks and last week was another. The furniture/furnishings group has focused on restoring and defending margins.</li><li>The “rolling recession” rolled over the sector this year. Despite sales pressure, earnings improved for the best in the group, notably the commercial/contract names, residential manufacturers, and select retailers.</li><li>Costco, which includes furniture in its broad merchandise mix, reported 1QFY24 revenue of $57.8 billion, matching estimates. </li></ul>

Stocks have had a few good weeks and last week was another. The furniture/furnishings group has focused on restoring and defending margins.The “rolling recession” rolled over the sector this year. Despite sales pressure, earnings improved for the best in the group, notably the commercial/contract names, residential manufacturers, and select retailers.Costco, which includes furniture in its broad merchandise mix, reported 1QFY24 revenue of $57.8 billion, matching estimates. 

Furniture/Furnishings Weekly - Costco Shows Why It's Best in Class

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Bassett Furniture Industries, Incorporated manufactures and sells a full line of furniture for the home.  The Company offers bedroom and dining suites, occasional tables and entertainment units, upholstered sofas and love seats, recliners, and mattresses, among other products.  Bassett's products are sold through retailers, including Bassett Furniture Direct.

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Furniture/Furnishings Weekly - Jobs Data Encouraging for Consumer; Kudos to Steelcase

In a quiet week for company news and earnings in the furniture/furnishings space, some economic statistics provided a lift to the outlook for...

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Furniture/Furnishings Weekly - Bassett Adjusted Results Top Expectations

GAAP EPS included a goodwill impairment of $0.63. Excluding the impairment, operating EPS was $0.15, ahead of an expected loss of $0.06.

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Furniture/Furnishings Weekly - Conflicting News Items Dominate Headlines for the Sector

The Positive: The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment gauge (as distinguished from Consumer Confidence reported below) surged 29% over two...

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Furniture/Furnishings Weekly - WTR Furniture/Furnishings Conference Approaching

Furniture & furnishings equity issues slumped in the final two weeks of 2023 and into the first week of 2024. The group had a positive year.

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Furniture/Furnishings Weekly - Costco Shows Why It's Best in Class

Stocks have had a few good weeks and last week was another. The furniture/furnishings group has focused on restoring and defending margins.

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