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Release Date: November 19, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

La-Z-Boy Inc (NYSE:LZB) reported solid second quarter results with total delivered sales of $522 million, showing modest growth.

The company achieved a 10% dividend increase, marking the fifth consecutive year of double-digit increases.

La-Z-Boy Inc (NYSE:LZB) completed a significant acquisition of a 15-store network in the Southeast US, expected to add $80 million in annual retail sales.

The company is making strong progress on its distribution and home delivery transformation project, which is expected to improve efficiency and margins.

La-Z-Boy Inc (NYSE:LZB) has strategically realigned its senior commercial leadership and corporate staffing to enhance operating efficiency.

Written same store sales for the company-owned retail segment decreased by 2% for the quarter.

The Joybird segment reported a 10% decrease in delivered sales, primarily due to lower sales volume.

Retail adjusted operating margin decreased to 10.7% from 12.6% due to fixed cost deleverage and investments in new stores.

The company is facing friction costs related to its portfolio optimization and supply chain transformation.

Consumer trends remain challenging, with demand described as choppy and mixed results in early November.

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Q: Did you observe any geographic differences in sales dispersion across your markets? A: Melinda Whittington, CEO: There was nothing dramatic in terms of geographic sales dispersion. Canada remains more challenged due to trade tariffs, but overall, there were no significant differences across regions.

Q: Can you elaborate on your pricing actions and expectations for unit volumes in Q2 and Q3? A: Taylor Luebke, CFO: We implemented nominal pricing adjustments due to trade and tariff changes. Despite these adjustments, our pricing remains competitive, with 90% of our products made in the US. In Q2, our North American wholesale business saw flat volume year-over-year, indicating our pricing strategy is effective.

Q: Could you explain the friction costs related to portfolio and supply chain optimization? A: Taylor Luebke, CFO: The friction costs are associated with our distribution and home delivery transformation project, which is a multi-year initiative. These costs are temporary and expected to decrease as we complete the transition by the end of the fiscal year.

Q: How do you view the opportunity for expanding into other wholesale partners like Living Spaces and Costco? A: Melinda Whittington, CEO: Our focus is on partnering with strategic partners that align with our brand and can provide the right consumer experience. We aim to expand growth with existing partners rather than seeking numerous new customers, ensuring compatible distribution that complements our retail growth.

Q: Regarding the acquisition of 15 stores, how does this impact your sales and wholesale margins? A: Taylor Luebke, CFO: The acquisition adds $40 million in net sales, while the exit from non-core businesses results in a $70 million sales decrease. The net effect is a step-up in wholesale margins due to improved efficiency and strategic realignment.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.