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<div><ul><li>A 124-year-old business reinvented around customization.</li><li>Nearly 30 years ago, Bassett pivoted from commodity wood furniture to a build-to-order model, with ~80% of products now made one at a time to individual specifications.</li><li>Today, ~70% of the business is upholstery—the inverse of where it started—with a hallmark of getting custom orders out of the plant in under two weeks, complemented by a curated assortment of globally sourced designs.</li></ul></div>

A 124-year-old business reinvented around customization.Nearly 30 years ago, Bassett pivoted from commodity wood furniture to a build-to-order model, with ~80% of products now made one at a time to individual specifications.Today, ~70% of the business is upholstery—the inverse of where it started—with a hallmark of getting custom orders out of the plant in under two weeks, complemented by a curated assortment of globally sourced designs.

BSET: Podcast Recap - Built to Last; How Bassett Is Positioning for the Housing Recovery

<div><ul><li>BSET reported 4QFY25 GAAP EPS of $0.18, below our $0.29 estimate, due primarily to higher marketing spending than we anticipated, which helped drive top-line upside in the quarter despite a continued challenging macro environment. </li><li>Excluding a one-time tax benefit, the year-ago quarter EPS was $0.08.</li><li>The company is benefiting from the operating leverage created by its recent cost savings initiatives by reinvesting in growth initiatives while simultaneously expanding margins.</li></ul></div>

BSET reported 4QFY25 GAAP EPS of $0.18, below our $0.29 estimate, due primarily to higher marketing spending than we anticipated, which helped drive top-line upside in the quarter despite a continued challenging macro environment. Excluding a one-time tax benefit, the year-ago quarter EPS was $0.08.The company is benefiting from the operating leverage created by its recent cost savings initiatives by reinvesting in growth initiatives while simultaneously expanding margins.

BSET: Product Innovation and Market Share Gains Offset Soft Housing Market

<ul><li style="list-style-type: square;">We met with CFO Mike Daniel at the recent High Point Market.</li><li style="list-style-type: square;">There was a shock to the consumer in the April/May/June timeframe following the “Liberation Day” tariff announcements after a fairly good start to the year.</li><li style="list-style-type: square;">Management’s current tone is one of cautious optimism like others we spoke with at the market.</li></ul>

We met with CFO Mike Daniel at the recent High Point Market.There was a shock to the consumer in the April/May/June timeframe following the “Liberation Day” tariff announcements after a fairly good start to the year.Management’s current tone is one of cautious optimism like others we spoke with at the market.

BSET: Management Cautiously Optimistic at High Point; New Furniture Collections Showcased

<ul><li>BSET reported 3QFY25 EPS of $0.09 versus ($0.52), below our $0.12 estimate but in line with FactSet consensus.</li><li>Net sales in the quarter increased 5.9% to $80.1MM, slightly below our forecast for 6.3% growth to $80.4MM, but slightly above consensus of $79.9MM.</li><li>Excluding the closure of Noa Home in late 2024, sales increased 7.3%. </li></ul>

BSET reported 3QFY25 EPS of $0.09 versus ($0.52), below our $0.12 estimate but in line with FactSet consensus.Net sales in the quarter increased 5.9% to $80.1MM, slightly below our forecast for 6.3% growth to $80.4MM, but slightly above consensus of $79.9MM.Excluding the closure of Noa Home in late 2024, sales increased 7.3%. 

Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc: Sales Growth Accelerating...

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<ul><li>Last week, the administration announced that it was delaying the planned January 6, 2026, tariff increases on upholstered furniture, cabinets, and vanities, while keeping the current 25% duties in place.</li><li>Tariff “relief,” not tariff “removal”. The administration’s decision to postpone the scheduled January 2026 increase in furniture-related tariffs by one year (to January 2027) avoids a near-term step-up in duties but leaves the current 25% tariff regime fully intact.</li><li>For the furniture industry, this is a timing benefit rather than a structural change in cost pressure.</li></ul>

Last week, the administration announced that it was delaying the planned January 6, 2026, tariff increases on upholstered furniture, cabinets, and vanities, while keeping the current 25% duties in place.Tariff “relief,” not tariff “removal”. The administration’s decision to postpone the scheduled January 2026 increase in furniture-related tariffs by one year (to January 2027) avoids a near-term step-up in duties but leaves the current 25% tariff regime fully intact.For the furniture industry, this is a timing benefit rather than a structural change in cost pressure.

Consumer Hardlines : Tariff Delays a Modest Positive; No Changes to 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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BSET: Podcast Recap - Built to Last; How Bassett Is Positioning for the Housing Recovery

Nearly 30 years ago, Bassett pivoted from commodity wood furniture to a build-to-order model, with ~80% of products now made one at a time to...

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BSET: Management Cautiously Optimistic at High Point; New Furniture Collections Showcased

There was a shock to the consumer in the April/May/June timeframe following the “Liberation Day” tariff announcements after a fairly good start to...

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Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc: Sales Growth Accelerating...

Net sales in the quarter increased 5.9% to $80.1MM, slightly below our forecast for 6.3% growth to $80.4MM, but slightly above consensus of $79.9MM.

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Consumer Hardlines : Tariff Delays a Modest Positive; No Changes to Estimates

Last week, the administration announced that it was delaying the planned January 6, 2026, tariff increases on upholstered furniture, cabinets, and...

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BSET: Podcast Recap - Built to Last; How Bassett Is Positioning for the Housing Recovery

Nearly 30 years ago, Bassett pivoted from commodity wood furniture to a build-to-order model, with ~80% of products now made one at a time to...

Water Tower Research

BSET: Product Innovation and Market Share Gains Offset Soft Housing Market

The company is benefiting from the operating leverage created by its recent cost savings initiatives by reinvesting in growth initiatives while...

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BSET: Management Cautiously Optimistic at High Point; New Furniture Collections Showcased

There was a shock to the consumer in the April/May/June timeframe following the “Liberation Day” tariff announcements after a fairly good start to...

Water Tower Research

Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc: Sales Growth Accelerating...

Net sales in the quarter increased 5.9% to $80.1MM, slightly below our forecast for 6.3% growth to $80.4MM, but slightly above consensus of $79.9MM.

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Consumer Hardlines : Tariff Delays a Modest Positive; No Changes to Estimates

Last week, the administration announced that it was delaying the planned January 6, 2026, tariff increases on upholstered furniture, cabinets, and...

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