Declared Dividend • May 20
Third quarter dividend of US$0.24 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.24. Ex-date: 2nd June 2026 Payment date: 15th June 2026 Dividend yield will be 2.8%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.5%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (44% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (25% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 12% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 59% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Tillkännagivande • Apr 29
La-Z-Boy Incorporated Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on June 15, 2026 La-Z-Boy Incorporated declared a quarterly cash dividend on the company's common stock of $0.242 per share. The dividend will be paid on June 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of June 2, 2026. Tillkännagivande • Apr 22
Magnussen Home Furnishings, Inc. agreed to acquire American Drew and Kincaid wholesale casegoods businesses from La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE:LZB). Magnussen Home Furnishings, Inc. agreed to acquire American Drew and Kincaid wholesale casegoods businesses from La-Z-Boy Incorporated (NYSE:LZB) on April 21, 2026.
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is currently expected to close in mid-May.
Stump & Company acted as financial advisor for La-Z-Boy Incorporated. Tillkännagivande • Apr 21
La-Z-Boy Incorporated And Klipsch Group Introduce AudioLuxe Premium Audio Furniture Line La-Z-Boy Incorporated is bringing premium audio to its motion furniture lineup with the debut of AudioLuxe by La-Z-Boy®, a new product line featuring integrated Klipsch sound systems. The collection makes its industry debut at the April 2026 High Point Market with select availability this fall and leverages La-Z-Boy’s in-house consumer led insights to drive innovation. AudioLuxe is engineered in partnership with Klipsch, an American audio brand with more than 80 years of innovation in home theater, sound bars, and high-performance speaker systems. Together, the companies have developed an integrated audio experience with speakers and subwoofers positioned for optimal, immersive sound delivery. Key features of the AudioLuxe line include: Sound by Klipsch: Wireless speakers and subwoofers by Klipsch are embedded directly into recliners and sofas, delivering sound you can feel; Surround sound with audio-visual sync: When paired with the Klipsch Flexus Sound System, AudioLuxe furniture enables dynamic, 5.1.2 surround sound powered by Dolby® Atmos; Auracast™ Bluetooth audio sharing: Broadcast high-quality audio to each seat by connecting a phone or tablet to an AudioLuxe piece, then sharing the sound to all other Auracast™-enabled seats or speakers in the home; Personalized controls: Each armrest features integrated controls so users can manage their own audio input and sound level or choose to listen in sync; La-Z-Boy customizable comfort: AudioLuxe furniture offers fully adjustable back recline, lumbar support, headrests, and legrests, plus integrated storage and fabric and leather cover options. Tillkännagivande • Feb 04
KMC Furniture LLC acquired Kincaid Furniture Company, Inc. KMC Furniture LLC acquired Kincaid Furniture Company, Inc. from La-Z-Boy Incorporated on January 30, 2026.
All existing employees of Kincaid Upholstery have been offered employment by KMC Furniture LLC.
KMC Furniture LLC completed the acquisition of Kincaid Furniture Company, Inc. on January 30, 2026. Tillkännagivande • Feb 03
La-Z-Boy Incorporated to Report Q3, 2026 Results on Feb 17, 2026 La-Z-Boy Incorporated announced that they will report Q3, 2026 results After-Market on Feb 17, 2026 Tillkännagivande • Dec 10
La-Z-Boy Incorporated Appoints William Boor to Board of Directors, Effective December 8, 2025 La-Z-Boy Incorporated announced that William (Bill) Boor has joined the company’s Board of Directors, effective December 8, 2025. His term will expire at the annual meeting of shareholders in 2026. With Mr. Boor’s election, the size of the Board expands to 10 members. Mr. Boor, age 59, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Cavco Industries Inc., a role he has held since 2019. Under his leadership, Cavco Industries Inc.—a leading designer and producer of factory-built homes—has advanced a multi-year growth strategy focused on strategic brand acquisitions, organizational restructuring, enhanced digital marketing investments, and the implementation of an integrated value framework centered on operational excellence. Mr. Boor also spearheaded a comprehensive corporate culture transformation. He brings more than 17 years of board service to the company, including 11 years as an independent director. His extensive experience provides the Board with strong governance leadership and deep expertise in supply chain oversight. Previously, Mr. Boor held executive roles with public building materials, homebuilding, and mining companies. Mr. Boor holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School. Tillkännagivande • Nov 19
La-Z-Boy Incorporated Provides Earnings Guidance for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 La-Z-Boy Incorporated provided earnings guidance for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. For the period, The company expects sales to be in the range of $525 million - $545 million (growth of 1%-4% year-over-year). Tillkännagivande • Nov 04
La-Z-Boy Incorporated to Report Q2, 2026 Results on Nov 18, 2025 La-Z-Boy Incorporated announced that they will report Q2, 2026 results After-Market on Nov 18, 2025 Tillkännagivande • Oct 14
La-Z-Boy Incorporated Announces Strategic Leadership Realignment La-Z-Boy Incorporated
announced a strategic realignment of its commercial leadership. This reorganization strengthens the company’s focus on its core businesses, while positioning it for scalable, long-term growth and enhanced agility in the evolving home furnishings landscape. Tj Linz is appointed President, Wholesale Brands. In this role, Linz will lead merchandising and wholesale sales for the company, as well as a newly consolidated digital transformation organization aimed at optimizing omni-channel capabilities for both La-Z-Boy and Joybird brands. Over the course of his ten-year career with the company, he has served as President of the Portfolio Brands division and President of the Retail division. Prior to this, Linz led strategy and analytics, introducing a new function that ultimately improved the use of data and analytics across the enterprise. With more than 15 years of experience spanning technology strategy consulting, retail, manufacturing operations, and e-commerce management, Linz has consistently demonstrated the ability to navigate complex business challenges, drive innovation, and lead transformative change across diverse organizations. Rob Sundy is appointed President, Retail. In this role, Sundy will lead the company’s Retail segment, which includes 207 of the nearly 370 La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® stores, as well as have responsibility for sales to the independently owned La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries® stores, continuing to drive alignment of the consumer experience throughout the entire store network. In addition, he will continue to lead the company’s marketing function. Sundy most recently served as President, La-Z-Boy Brand and Chief Commercial Officer, in which he had responsibility for all facets of sales, merchandising, marketing, and consumer insights for the La-Z-Boy branded business globally. With more than 25 years of experience in marketing and general management, Sundy brings a wealth of expertise to the role. Rebecca Reeder, who has served as President, Retail La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries since 2023, will be leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. The company expressed appreciation for her meaningful contributions to the Retail vision. Tillkännagivande • Aug 26
La-Z-Boy Incorporated Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on September 15, 2025 La-Z-Boy Incorporated declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share on the common stock of the company. The dividend will be paid on September 15, 2025, to shareholders of record on September 4, 2025. Tillkännagivande • Aug 20
La-Z-Boy Incorporated Provides Earnings Guidance for the Second Quarter of 2025 La-Z-Boy Incorporated provided earnings guidance for the second quarter of 2025. For the quarter, the company expects sales to be in the range of $510 million - 530 million. Tillkännagivande • Aug 05
La-Z-Boy Incorporated to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Aug 19, 2025 La-Z-Boy Incorporated announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results After-Market on Aug 19, 2025 Tillkännagivande • Jul 17
La-Z-Boy Incorporated, Annual General Meeting, Aug 26, 2025 La-Z-Boy Incorporated, Annual General Meeting, Aug 26, 2025. Location: the westin detroit metropolitan airport, 2501 worldgateway place, detroit, michigan United States Tillkännagivande • Jun 21
James P. Hackett Not Seek Re-Election to the Board of La-Z-Boy Incorporated On June 18, 2025, James P. Hackett informed La-Z-Boy Incorporated (the Company") that he will not be standing for re-election at the Company's upcoming 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Mr. Hackett's decision is not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices. The Company and Board express gratitude to Mr. Hackett for his years of service on the Board and his many contributions to the Company. Tillkännagivande • Jun 04
La-Z-Boy Incorporated to Report Q4, 2025 Results on Jun 17, 2025 La-Z-Boy Incorporated announced that they will report Q4, 2025 results After-Market on Jun 17, 2025 Tillkännagivande • May 01
La-Z-Boy Incorporated Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on June 16, 2025 La-Z-Boy Incorporated declared a quarterly cash dividend on the company’s common stock of $0.22 per share. The dividend will be paid on June 16, 2025 to shareholders of record as of June 3, 2025. Tillkännagivande • Feb 04
La-Z-Boy Incorporated to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Feb 18, 2025 La-Z-Boy Incorporated announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results on Feb 18, 2025 Tillkännagivande • Dec 17
La-Z-Boy Incorporated Announces Board Changes La-Z-Boy Incorporated announced that its Board of Directors has approved, effective December 11, 2024, the following changes as part of the Board’s periodic evaluation of its leadership structure: Melinda Whittington, La-Z-Boy Incorporated President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of its Board, has been elected to serve additionally as Chair of the Board. Michael Lawton, who has served as Chair of the Board since May 2022, will return to his previous position of independent Lead Director. Whittington has served as the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of its Board of Directors since 2021. She joined La-Z-Boy Incorporated as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, a role she held for three years prior to her appointment as CEO. Previously, Whittington was the Chief Financial Officer of Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, as well as the Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer for Kraft Foods Group Inc. (now The Kraft Heinz Company). Earlier in her career she spent 20 years with The Procter and Gamble Company in finance roles of increasing responsibility. Whittington also currently serves on the Board of Directors of Best Buy Co. Inc. Lawton, who has been a director since 2013, has served as the company’s non-executive Chair of the Board since 2022. Prior to becoming Chair, he was the independent Lead Director beginning in 2021. Mr. Lawton retired from Domino’s Pizza Inc., where he was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and previously held various management roles, including interim Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President of International. Before this, Lawton was Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Gerber Products Company, now a subsidiary of Nestle S.A. He also serves currently on the Board of Directors and as the Chair of the Audit Committee for Universal Corporation. Tillkännagivande • Nov 05
La-Z-Boy Incorporated to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Nov 19, 2024 La-Z-Boy Incorporated announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results After-Market on Nov 19, 2024 Tillkännagivande • Sep 17
La-Z-Boy Incorporated Appoints Matt Baer to Board of Directors, Effective January 1, 2025 La-Z-Boy Incorporated announced that Matt Baer has been named to the company’s Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2025. The appointment will expand the Board to 11 members. Mr. Baer is a seasoned and customer-centric executive who brings extensive retail leadership experience across a variety of disciplines to the Board. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Stitch Fix. Mr. Baer joined Stitch Fix from Macy’s, where he served as the Chief Customer and Digital Officer. Previously, Mr. Baer was Vice President of eCommerce at Walmart.com, where he played a key role in the transformation and scale of Walmart’s digital business. Mr. Baer holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan and a Juris Doctor from Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University. Declared Dividend • Aug 26
First quarter dividend of US$0.20 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.20. Ex-date: 5th September 2024 Payment date: 16th September 2024 Dividend yield will be 2.1%, which is lower than the industry average of 2.5%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (27% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (26% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 13% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 27% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Aug 21
First quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: US$0.62 (vs US$0.64 in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: EPS: US$0.62 (down from US$0.64 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: US$495.5m (up 2.9% from 1Q 2024). Net income: US$26.2m (down 4.8% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 5.3% (down from 5.7% in 1Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.9% growth forecast for the Consumer Durables industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 2% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 9% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Tillkännagivande • Aug 06
La-Z-Boy Incorporated to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Aug 20, 2024 La-Z-Boy Incorporated announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results After-Market on Aug 20, 2024 Tillkännagivande • Jun 19
La-Z-Boy Incorporated Provides Earning Guidance for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025 La-Z-Boy Incorporated provided earning guidance for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025. For the period, Company expects sales to be in the range of $475 million to $495 million. Reported Earnings • Jun 18
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$2.86 (vs US$3.49 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: US$2.86 (down from US$3.49 in FY 2023). Revenue: US$2.05b (down 13% from FY 2023). Net income: US$122.6m (down 19% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 6.0% (down from 6.4% in FY 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.2% growth forecast for the Consumer Durables industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 3% per year whereas the company’s share price has remained flat. Tillkännagivande • Jun 05
La-Z-Boy Incorporated to Report Q4, 2024 Results on Jun 17, 2024 La-Z-Boy Incorporated announced that they will report Q4, 2024 results After-Market on Jun 17, 2024 Upcoming Dividend • May 28
Upcoming dividend of US$0.20 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 04 June 2024. Payment date: 14 June 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 27% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.2%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.6%). Lower than average of industry peers (4.0%). Declared Dividend • May 06
Third quarter dividend of US$0.20 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.20. Ex-date: 4th June 2024 Payment date: 14th June 2024 Dividend yield will be 2.4%, which is about the same as the industry average. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (27% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (25% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 17% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 21% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Tillkännagivande • May 02
La-Z-Boy Incorporated Declares Quarterly Dividend, Payable on June 14, 2024 La-Z-Boy Incorporated declared a quarterly cash dividend on the company’s common stock of $0.20 per share. The dividend will be paid on June 14, 2024 to shareholders of record as of June 4, 2024. Declared Dividend • Feb 26
Third quarter dividend of US$0.20 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.20. Ex-date: 4th March 2024 Payment date: 15th March 2024 Dividend yield will be 2.2%, which is lower than the industry average of 2.5%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (27% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (25% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 17% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 20% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Tillkännagivande • Feb 23
La-Z-Boy Incorporated Provides Earnings Guidance for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2024 La-Z-Boy Incorporated provided earnings guidance for the Fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. For the period, Company expects sales to be in the range of $505 million to $535 million. Reported Earnings • Feb 21
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$0.67 (vs US$0.73 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$0.67 (down from US$0.73 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: US$500.4m (down 13% from 3Q 2023). Net income: US$28.6m (down 9.7% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 5.7% (up from 5.5% in 3Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.6% growth forecast for the Consumer Durables industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 12% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 3% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Tillkännagivande • Feb 21
La-Z-Boy Incorporated Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on March 15, 2024 La-Z-Boy Incorporated announced that on February 20, 2024, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on the common stock of the company. The dividend will be paid on March 15, 2024, to shareholders of record on March 5, 2024. Tillkännagivande • Feb 07
La-Z-Boy Incorporated to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Feb 20, 2024 La-Z-Boy Incorporated announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results at 4:00 PM, US Eastern Standard Time on Feb 20, 2024 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 06
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 19% After last week's 19% share price gain to €33.20, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 12x. Average forward P/E is 11x in the Consumer Durables industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 15% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €46.04 per share. Reported Earnings • Nov 30
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$0.63 (vs US$1.07 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$0.63 (down from US$1.07 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: US$511.4m (down 16% from 2Q 2023). Net income: US$27.2m (down 41% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 5.3% (down from 7.5% in 2Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.6% growth forecast for the Consumer Durables industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 20% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Tillkännagivande • Nov 08
La-Z-Boy Incorporated to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Nov 29, 2023 La-Z-Boy Incorporated announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results at 4:00 PM, US Eastern Standard Time on Nov 29, 2023 Tillkännagivande • Sep 29
La-Z-Boy Announces Next-Gen 3D Product Configuration with Webar Ondemand, Powered by 3D Cloud by Marxent La-Z-Boy Incorporated announced the launch of next-gen 3D product configuration and WebAR OnDemand™? technology, now available on the la-z-boy.com website. Powered by 3D Cloud by Marxent, the innovative tech initiative is part of La-Z-Boy's Century Vision strategic plan. Aimed at delivering the transformational power of comfort with a consumer-first approach, La-Z-Boy is investing in a range of innovative new shopping and brand experiences for both digital platforms and brick-and-mortar shopping environments. The upgraded product configurators and the addition of appless AR provide an immersive brand experience that bridges online product research with the in-store experience. With over 29 million possible configurations quickly and easily available to consumers, WebAR OnDemand brings a new level of convenience to shoppers who want to research, configure, and plan furniture purchases online before visiting a physical retail location. This marks a significant departure from conventional approaches to augmented reality for retail. La-Z-Boy's innovative approach uses 3D Cloud WebAR OnDemand to automate 3D content creation and deploy WebAR at scale. With WebAR, sessions are up over 150% versus in-app AR usage when the company was relying completely on app-based AR. With WebAR, sessions are up over 150% versus in-app AR usage when the company was relying completely on app-based AR. How it works: Visit any La-Z-Boy upholstered furniture product page on a web browser or mobile device. Try the Soren Rocking Recliner or the Joel Reclining Sofa. Configure on a desktop or mobile device. View from any angle. Download a JPG or PNG at any angle. If using a mobile device, view the configured product in AR. QR code support will be added for desktop users later this year. In addition to WebAR and 3D Cloud Product Configurators, La-Z-Boy's in-house design program uses the 3D Cloud Room Planner to deliver customized floorplans with photorealistic 3D renderings to design clients. Engineered with efficiency and scale in mind, all of their 3D applications are powered by the 3D Cloud product experience platform and utilize the same 3D models and materials. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 29
Upcoming dividend of US$0.18 per share at 2.4% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 05 September 2023. Payment date: 15 September 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 22% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.4%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.9%). Lower than average of industry peers (5.4%). Reported Earnings • Aug 23
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$0.64 (vs US$0.89 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$0.64 (down from US$0.89 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: US$481.7m (down 20% from 1Q 2023). Net income: US$27.5m (down 29% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 5.7% (down from 6.4% in 1Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 1.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.4% growth forecast for the Consumer Durables industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 29% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Buying Opportunity • Jul 24
Now 21% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 8.7%. The fair value is estimated to be €34.80, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 17% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 34%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 0.08% per annum. Earnings is forecast to decline by 1.7% per annum over the same time period. Tillkännagivande • Jul 24
La-Z-Boy Incorporated, Annual General Meeting, Aug 29, 2023 La-Z-Boy Incorporated, Annual General Meeting, Aug 29, 2023, at 08:00 Eastern Daylight. Location: The wright room of the Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport 2501 Worldgateway Place Detroit Michigan United States Agenda: To elect ten director nominees in the Proxy Statement for one year term; to ratify the selection of our independent registered public accounting firm for FY 2024; to approve the compensation of our named executive officers; and to consider other matters. Board Change • Jul 05
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Independent Director Raza Haider was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2023. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Tillkännagivande • Jun 29
La-Z-Boy Incorporated Appoints Raza S. Haider as Independent Director and Member of the Nominating & Governance Committee On June 27, 2023, the Board of Directors of La-Z-Boy Incorporated elected Raza S. Haider to the Board for a term that will expire at the annual meeting of shareholders in 2023. Mr. Haider is joining the Board as an independent director and has been appointed to serve as a member of the Nominating and Governance Committee. The appointment expands the Board to 11 members. Mr. Haider is the Chief Product and Supply Chain Officer of Bose Corporation. At Bose, he is responsible for designing strategic innovations for the brand’s broad product portfolio to better connect with consumers. Prior to joining Bose, he was Senior Vice President at Dell Technologies Inc. where he was most recently the general manager of Dell’s global consumer PC and Client Peripheral business and before that, led various product development groups. Raza’s 23-year career includes a diverse set of experiences at other global companies, including McKinsey and Adventis. Before joining Dell, Haider spent seven years at McKinsey & Company, consulting for clients in the technology, media, and communications sectors. Raza holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Psychology from Ohio Wesleyan University. In addition, Raza is an active angel investor and mentor for startups in business incubators based in Austin, TX. Reported Earnings • Jun 21
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$3.49 (vs US$3.41 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: US$3.49 (up from US$3.41 in FY 2022). Revenue: US$2.35b (flat on FY 2022). Net income: US$150.7m (flat on FY 2022). Profit margin: 6.4% (in line with FY 2022). Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 3 years compared to a 6.7% growth forecast for the Consumer Durables industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 34% per year but the company’s share price has remained flat, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Tillkännagivande • Jun 09
La-Z-Boy Incorporated to Report Q4, 2023 Results on Jun 20, 2023 La-Z-Boy Incorporated announced that they will report Q4, 2023 results After-Market on Jun 20, 2023 Upcoming Dividend • May 25
Upcoming dividend of US$0.18 per share at 2.7% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 01 June 2023. Payment date: 15 June 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 17% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.7%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.7%). In line with average of industry peers (2.8%). Reported Earnings • Feb 22
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$0.73 (vs US$0.65 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$0.73 (up from US$0.65 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: US$572.7m (flat on 3Q 2022). Net income: US$31.7m (up 11% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 5.5% (up from 5.0% in 3Q 2022). Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 3 years compared to a 5.2% growth forecast for the Consumer Durables industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 37% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Tillkännagivande • Jan 19
La-Z-Boy Incorporated to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Feb 21, 2023 La-Z-Boy Incorporated announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results on Feb 21, 2023 Tillkännagivande • Dec 09
La-Z-Boy Incorporated Announces Retirement of Otis Sawyer, President, La-Z-Boy Portfolio Brands La-Z-Boy Incorporated announced the planned retirement of Otis Sawyer, President, La-Z-Boy Portfolio Brands. Tj Linz, President, La-Z-Boy Retail, will assume Sawyer's responsibilities at the end of April 2023, the start of the company's fiscal 2024 year. Sawyer will remain with the company through June 2023 to ensure a seamless transition. Linz joined La-Z-Boy Incorporated in 2015 as Director of Strategy & Analytics, became Director of Retail Operations & Strategy in 2017, and was named President, Retail Division in 2019. Prior to joining La-Z-Boy, he was with Deloitte Consulting LLP for nine years. Linz earned his B.S. in Computer Engineering from Northwestern University and an MBA from the University's Kellogg School of Management. Reported Earnings • Dec 02
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$1.07 (vs US$0.89 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: US$1.07 (up from US$0.89 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: US$611.3m (up 6.2% from 2Q 2022). Net income: US$46.1m (up 17% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 7.5% (up from 6.9% in 2Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.3% growth forecast for the Consumer Durables industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 37% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 4% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Tillkännagivande • Oct 15
La-Z-Boy Incorporated to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Nov 30, 2022 La-Z-Boy Incorporated announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results on Nov 30, 2022 Tillkännagivande • Jul 21
La-Z-Boy Incorporated, Annual General Meeting, Aug 30, 2022 La-Z-Boy Incorporated, Annual General Meeting, Aug 30, 2022, at 08:00 Eastern Daylight. Location: 2501 Worldgateway Place Detroit Michigan United States Agenda: To elect the nine director nominees named in the attached Proxy Statement for an annual term until the 2023 annual meeting; To ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for FY 2023; To approve, through a non-binding advisory vote, the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in the attached Proxy Statement; and To consider other matters. Tillkännagivande • Jul 19
La-Z-Boy Incorporated Finalizes Previously Announced Newton, MS Facility Closure La-Z-Boy Incorporated announced that it is finalizing the planned closure of its Newton, Mississippi upholstery manufacturing facility, expected to be effective September 16, 2022. In June 2020, the company announced that it would close the Newton facility as part of its plan to strengthen and re-align the business to thrive in what was a new external environment marked by COVID-19. However, with stronger-than-expected demand ensuing immediately thereafter, the company temporarily re-activated a portion of the Newton facility in October 2020. Over the past two years, La-Z-Boy has added capacity to its manufacturing footprint and rebalanced production across more than 5 million square feet of North American manufacturing space to leverage efficiencies and manage its backlog. The company’s Newton assembly plant, built in 1960, currently accounts for less than 5% of the La-Z-Boy branded business total upholstery production. Approximately 180 employees will be affected by the closure; the Newton-based integrated internal supply and other functions will remain in operation and approximately 235 individuals work across these areas and will remain with the company. Tillkännagivande • Jul 15
La-Z-Boy Incorporated to Report Q1, 2023 Results on Aug 23, 2022 La-Z-Boy Incorporated announced that they will report Q1, 2023 results on Aug 23, 2022 Reported Earnings • Jun 22
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$3.41 (vs US$2.31 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: US$3.41 (up from US$2.31 in FY 2021). Revenue: US$2.36b (up 36% from FY 2021). Net income: US$150.0m (up 41% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 6.4% (up from 6.1% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to stay flat compared to a 5.2% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 31% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Tillkännagivande • Jun 22
La-Z-Boy Incorporated Provides Sales Guidance for the Fiscal 2023 La-Z-Boy Incorporated provides sales guidance for the fiscal 2023. The company expects delivered sales for the fiscal 2023 first quarter to be up 7% to 10% versus the first quarter of fiscal 2022, in a range of $560 million to $575 million. Tillkännagivande • Jun 15
La-Z-Boy Incorporated Announces Carol Y. Lee as Chief Information Officer, Effective June 20, 2022 La-Z-Boy Incorporated announced that Carol Y. Lee will join the company as Chief Information Officer, effective June 20, 2022, and will report to CEO Melinda D. Whittington. In this role, Lee will serve as the chief architect of the company’s enterprise-wide Information Technology strategy, including the design, development and support of IT systems and programs, cybersecurity and other risk management, network optimization, ERP deployment, and infrastructure and operations support. She will lead a team of approximately 100 individuals and will ensure the company’s IT strategy and execution align with La-Z-Boy Incorporated’s business objectives and support its Century Vision growth strategy. Lee brings more than 20 years of comprehensive IT experience across a breadth of technologies. She is joining the company from Consolidated Hospitality Supplies, LLC, where she served as VP/CIO, Information Technology. In that role, her expertise in technology and business processes drove operational efficiencies while addressing and improving customer experience. While there, she also led the company’s digital transformation in the SAP landscape and related integrations. Prior to that, she was Senior Director, Global Digital Technology Solutions at American Hotel Register Company and, before that, she spent nine years at Kraft Heinz Company/Kraft Foods in various IT positions of increasing responsibility. Upcoming Dividend • May 25
Upcoming dividend of US$0.17 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 01 June 2022. Payment date: 15 June 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 21% and the cash payout ratio is 77%. Trailing yield: 2.9%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.3%). In line with average of industry peers (3.0%). Tillkännagivande • May 07
La-Z-Boy Incorporated to Report Q4, 2022 Results on Jun 21, 2022 La-Z-Boy Incorporated announced that they will report Q4, 2022 results on Jun 21, 2022 Tillkännagivande • May 04
La-Z-Boy Declares Quarterly Dividend, Payable on June 15, 2022 Directors of La-Z-Boy Incorporated declared a quarterly cash dividend on the company’s common stock of $0.165 per share. The dividend is payable June 15, 2022 to shareholders of record as of June 2, 2022. Tillkännagivande • Mar 04
La-Z-Boy Incorporated Announces Management Changes La-Z-Boy Incorporated announced the planned retirement of Darrell Edwards, SVP and Chief Operating Officer. Mike Leggett will be promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer, assuming Edwards’ responsibilities, at the beginning of May 2022, the start of the company’s fiscal 2023 year. Edwards will remain with the company through July 2022 in an advisory role. Leggett joined La-Z-Boy Incorporated in December 2021 as Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer, with more than 20 years of supply chain and manufacturing leadership experience. Prior to joining La-Z-Boy, Leggett was with Dentsply Sirona, a $4.5 billion leader in the dental supply space, where he led the Global Supply Chain Group through acquisitions of manufacturing plants and a reorganization of the supply chain infrastructure. Upcoming Dividend • Feb 23
Upcoming dividend of US$0.17 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 02 March 2022. Payment date: 15 March 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 21% and the cash payout ratio is 77%. Trailing yield: 2.4%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (3.4%). In line with average of industry peers (2.3%). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 22
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 18% share price decline to €25.40, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 9x. Average forward P/E is 12x in the Consumer Durables industry in Germany. Total loss to shareholders of 15% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Feb 16
Third quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: US$0.65 (up from US$0.63 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: US$571.6m (up 22% from 3Q 2021). Net income: US$28.5m (down 2.6% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 5.0% (down from 6.2% in 3Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 5.4%, compared to a 7.3% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 22% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Tillkännagivande • Feb 16
La-Z-Boy Incorporated Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on March 15, 2022 On February 15, 2022, the Board of Directors of La-Z-Boy Incorporated declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.165 per share on the common stock of the company. The dividend will be paid on March 15, 2022, to shareholders of record on March 3, 2022. Upcoming Dividend • Nov 24
Upcoming dividend of US$0.17 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 01 December 2021. Payment date: 15 December 2021. Trailing yield: 1.7%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (3.2%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.0%). Reported Earnings • Nov 17
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS US$0.89 (vs US$0.76 in 2Q 2021) The company reported a solid second quarter result with improved earnings and revenues, although profit margins were weaker. Second quarter 2022 results: Revenue: US$575.9m (up 25% from 2Q 2021). Net income: US$39.5m (up 13% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 6.9% (down from 7.6% in 2Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 16% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 10% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Board Change • Nov 02
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Director Erika Alexander was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Recent Insider Transactions • Sep 03
Insider recently sold €534k worth of stock On the 1st of September, Otis Sawyer sold around 18k shares on-market at roughly €29.66 per share. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €6.2m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 25
Upcoming dividend of US$0.15 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 01 September 2021. Payment date: 15 September 2021. Trailing yield: 1.7%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (3.1%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.2%). Reported Earnings • Aug 22
First quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS US$0.55 (vs US$0.10 in 1Q 2021) The company reported a strong first quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. First quarter 2022 results: Revenue: US$524.8m (up 84% from 1Q 2021). Net income: US$24.6m (up 412% from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 4.7% (up from 1.7% in 1Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 8% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Recent Insider Transactions • Jun 22
Non-Executive Chairman of the Board recently sold €83k worth of stock On the 17th of June, Kurt Darrow sold around 3k shares on-market at roughly €30.23 per share. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Kurt has been a seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by €5.1m. Reported Earnings • Jun 18
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS US$2.31 (vs US$1.67 in FY 2020) The company reported a strong full year result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: US$1.73b (up 1.8% from FY 2020). Net income: US$106.4m (up 38% from FY 2020). Profit margin: 6.1% (up from 4.5% in FY 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has remained flat but the company’s share price has increased by 6% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Upcoming Dividend • May 21
Upcoming dividend of US$0.15 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 May 2021. Payment date: 15 June 2021. Trailing yield: 1.4%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (3.2%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.3%). Tillkännagivande • May 05
La-Z-Boy Incorporated Approves Quarterly Dividend, Payable on June 15, 2021 La-Z-Boy Incorporated declared a quarterly cash dividend on the company’s common stock of $0.15 per share. The dividend is payable June 15, 2021, to shareholders of record as of June 1, 2021. 
