Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. (HVT)

In the past six months, Haverty Furniture Cos., Inc. announced its second-quarter and third-quarter cash dividends. Haverty's Q1 2025 operating revenue was down by 1.3% year-over-year, influenced by softer discretionary spending and challenges in the residential property market. The company participated in the 5th Annual Evercore Consumer and Retail Conference and the Sidoti Small-Cap Virtual Conference. Havertys was highlighted as a "High-Yield Bargain" to watch in July 2025. The company reported its Q2 2025 operating results with revenue rising by 1.3%. Haverty Furniture also announced its participation in the Telsey Advisory Group 2025 Global Consumer & Retail Conference. The company announced it would host its third-quarter 2025 earnings conference call on October 30, 2025. Returns on capital were showing encouraging signs at Haverty Furniture Companies.

The furniture industry, including Haverty Furniture Cos., Inc., experiences strong demand seasonality. Peak demand periods typically occur in the Spring and in the Fall. Late summer also sees increased demand for home office and student furniture due to the back-to-school season. January is another peak time, driven by post-holiday sales and New Year renovations. The tax season leads to a noticeable surge in spending on furniture and home upgrades. Outdoor furniture sees a surge in demand during the spring and early summer months. Retail furniture sales show the lowest demand in April and the highest in December.

Haverty Furniture Cos., Inc. is a specialty retailer of residential furniture and accessories, operating primarily in the Southern and Midwestern United States. The company operates within the Consumer Discretionary sector, specifically in the Home Improvement Retail or Other Specialty Stores industry. The company offers a wide array of furniture merchandise under the Havertys brand name, including living room, bedroom, and dining room furniture, as well as home office furniture and various home accessories. The company sells its products through its retail stores and its website.

Haverty Furniture Cos., Inc. maintains a significant retail presence across the Southern and Midwestern regions of the United States. The company operates over 100 retail locations in 16 to 17 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.

In the past year, specific events directly impacting Haverty Furniture Cos., Inc.'s brand reputation have not been prominently reported. The company is generally recognized for its "quality products and exceptional customer service".

Haverty Furniture Cos., Inc. has a diverse ownership base, predominantly held by institutional investors such as BlackRock, Inc., Pzena Investment Management Llc, and Dimensional Fund Advisors Lp. Individual owners with significant stakes include Clarence H. Smith, West Wesley Associates LLC, Of Rawson Haverty Estate, and Villa Clare Partners LP.