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<ul><li>BSET beat our WTR estimate by $0.11, posting 2QFY25 EPS of $0.22 on better-than-expected margins as restructuring gains demonstrate traction.</li><li>Revenue in the quarter, up 2.5% on an organic basis if we adjust for NOA Home (closed as part of the restructuring), was ~$1.5 million better than we expected in what remains a very tough industry environment for residential furniture.</li><li>The Bassett stores (company-owned and independent) outperformed the open market during the quarter.</li></ul>

BSET beat our WTR estimate by $0.11, posting 2QFY25 EPS of $0.22 on better-than-expected margins as restructuring gains demonstrate traction.Revenue in the quarter, up 2.5% on an organic basis if we adjust for NOA Home (closed as part of the restructuring), was ~$1.5 million better than we expected in what remains a very tough industry environment for residential furniture.The Bassett stores (company-owned and independent) outperformed the open market during the quarter.

Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc: 2QFY25 EPS of $0.22 Beats WTR Estimate on Restructuring Gains

<ul><li>BSET posted 1QFY25 EPS of $0.21, $0.18 better than our estimate of $0.03 and $0.35 better than 1QFY24 as restructuring gains begin to make progress, even as demand remains challenged.</li><li>Sales were down ~5.1% Y/Y but came in about $2 million better than we expected, which is encouraging given all of the headwinds facing the industry (including the slow housing market, persistent higher-than- normal inflation, the lingering effects of the pandemic-era demand pull-forward, and, lately, the increase in economic uncertainty arising from the ongoing tariff policy <span style="font-size: var(--content-font-size);">volatility/uncertainty that appears to be negatively affecting </span>consumer confidence and investment and consumption decision- making).</li><li>But the real story here is the margin gains on the back of the company’s announced restructuring initiatives. </li></ul>

BSET posted 1QFY25 EPS of $0.21, $0.18 better than our estimate of $0.03 and $0.35 better than 1QFY24 as restructuring gains begin to make progress, even as demand remains challenged.Sales were down ~5.1% Y/Y but came in about $2 million better than we expected, which is encouraging given all of the headwinds facing the industry (including the slow housing market, persistent higher-than- normal inflation, the lingering effects of the pandemic-era demand pull-forward, and, lately, the increase in economic uncertainty arising from the ongoing tariff policy volatility/uncertainty that appears to be negatively affecting consumer confidence and investment and consumption decision- making).But the real story here is the margin gains on the back of the company’s announced restructuring initiatives. 

BSET. - Strong Margin Growth on Restructuring Augments 1QFY25 EPS of $0.21A Vs. $0.03E

<ul><li>4QFY24 adjusted EPS of $0.24 beat our estimate of ($0.08) on much stronger-than-expected margins despite the continued weakness in industry-wide demand.</li><li>Revenue was down 13.7% in wholesale and 8.3% in retail, as tough industry conditions persist, driven by the persistent slump in housing (a traditional driver of demand in residential furniture) and subdued spending on home improvement in the face of the post-lockdown exuberance.</li><li>Nonetheless, a few bright spots were apparent, as retail orders were down only 0.6%, orders for outdoor furniture were up 33% (on a relatively small base), and e-commerce was up 27% (similarly, on a small base). </li></ul>

4QFY24 adjusted EPS of $0.24 beat our estimate of ($0.08) on much stronger-than-expected margins despite the continued weakness in industry-wide demand.Revenue was down 13.7% in wholesale and 8.3% in retail, as tough industry conditions persist, driven by the persistent slump in housing (a traditional driver of demand in residential furniture) and subdued spending on home improvement in the face of the post-lockdown exuberance.Nonetheless, a few bright spots were apparent, as retail orders were down only 0.6%, orders for outdoor furniture were up 33% (on a relatively small base), and e-commerce was up 27% (similarly, on a small base). 

Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. - 4QFY24 Adj. EPS of $0.24 Beats Our Estimate

<ul><li>Bassett announced an additional set of restructuring initiatives today in its continued effort to bring its cost structure in line with current demand, preserve its balance sheet strength, and free cash flow generation over the longer term, and improve its operating leverage.</li><li>The company said that it will eliminate additional headcount in an effort to reduce overhead (bringing total headcount reductions to 11%) in light of continued adverse industry conditions. Bassett will record a $500k charge in 4QFY24, affecting GAAP EPS by $0.04.</li><li>The restructuring and headcount actions announced today should save the company $2.5 million annually, or about $0.21 in EPS.</li></ul>

Bassett announced an additional set of restructuring initiatives today in its continued effort to bring its cost structure in line with current demand, preserve its balance sheet strength, and free cash flow generation over the longer term, and improve its operating leverage.The company said that it will eliminate additional headcount in an effort to reduce overhead (bringing total headcount reductions to 11%) in light of continued adverse industry conditions. Bassett will record a $500k charge in 4QFY24, affecting GAAP EPS by $0.04.The restructuring and headcount actions announced today should save the company $2.5 million annually, or about $0.21 in EPS.

BSET - Additional Restructuring Initiative

<ul><li>We are updating our 4QFY24 and revenue and adjusted EPS estimates for BSET following the company’s earnings release and investor call (see 1 for our summary of the quarter).</li><li>As noted, industry conditions for residential furniture remain challenging, with the housing market (still) stuck and consumer spending on furniture and furnishings subdued after the COVID pull-through, when many people renovated their homes.</li><li>Near term, we expect demand to remain subdued, even as easier comps and some return to normal demand dynamics gain traction over the next several quarters.</li></ul>

We are updating our 4QFY24 and revenue and adjusted EPS estimates for BSET following the company’s earnings release and investor call (see 1 for our summary of the quarter).As noted, industry conditions for residential furniture remain challenging, with the housing market (still) stuck and consumer spending on furniture and furnishings subdued after the COVID pull-through, when many people renovated their homes.Near term, we expect demand to remain subdued, even as easier comps and some return to normal demand dynamics gain traction over the next several quarters.

Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. - New Revenue and EPS Estimates

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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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Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc: 2QFY25 EPS of $0.22 Beats WTR Estimate on Restructuring Gains

BSET beat our WTR estimate by $0.11, posting 2QFY25 EPS of $0.22 on better-than-expected margins as restructuring gains demonstrate traction.

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BSET. - Strong Margin Growth on Restructuring Augments 1QFY25 EPS of $0.21A Vs. $0.03E

BSET posted 1QFY25 EPS of $0.21, $0.18 better than our estimate of $0.03 and $0.35 better than 1QFY24 as restructuring gains begin to make...

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Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. - 4QFY24 Adj. EPS of $0.24 Beats Our Estimate

4QFY24 adjusted EPS of $0.24 beat our estimate of ($0.08) on much stronger-than-expected margins despite the continued weakness in industry-wide...

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BSET - Additional Restructuring Initiative

Bassett announced an additional set of restructuring initiatives today in its continued effort to bring its cost structure in line with current...

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Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. - New Revenue and EPS Estimates

We are updating our 4QFY24 and revenue and adjusted EPS estimates for BSET following the company’s earnings release and investor call (see 1 for...

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