With further sales gains in its core retail channel, and successful new products, Flexsteel delivered a 6.2% year over year sales increase in 1Q:F26 of $110.4 million compared to our estimate of $105.4 million.
Also benefiting from a higher than expected operating margin and lower tax rate, September quarter EPS of $1.31 was way ahead of our $0.78 estimate.
However, with new Section 232 tariffs on imported upholstered furniture taking effect just a week ago, management noted in last night's press release that the business faces significant risks and headwinds, as these tariff changes are expected to materially impact short-term sales and profitability.
Ahead of the 9:00am ET conference call (833-816-1123), other that adjusting for the 1Q:F26 beat, we maintain our EPS estimates, which assume a recovery in F2027 after what is likely to be a challenging remainder of F2026.
Our $47 price target is based on 14x our C2026 EPS estimate of $3.33.
Our moderate risk rating factors in our expectation of an earnings recovery in F2027, the company's strong balance sheet and ample free cash flows.
21 Oct 2025
FLXS Is Off To A Better Than Expected Start In F2026; New Tariffs Likely Will Hurt Near-Term Profits; Maintain $47 Price Target Based On Expected Sales, Earnings Recovery In F2027
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FLXS Is Off To A Better Than Expected Start In F2026; New Tariffs Likely Will Hurt Near-Term Profits; Maintain $47 Price Target Based On Expected Sales, Earnings Recovery In F2027
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21 Oct 2025 -
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With further sales gains in its core retail channel, and successful new products, Flexsteel delivered a 6.2% year over year sales increase in 1Q:F26 of $110.4 million compared to our estimate of $105.4 million.
Also benefiting from a higher than expected operating margin and lower tax rate, September quarter EPS of $1.31 was way ahead of our $0.78 estimate.
However, with new Section 232 tariffs on imported upholstered furniture taking effect just a week ago, management noted in last night's press release that the business faces significant risks and headwinds, as these tariff changes are expected to materially impact short-term sales and profitability.
Ahead of the 9:00am ET conference call (833-816-1123), other that adjusting for the 1Q:F26 beat, we maintain our EPS estimates, which assume a recovery in F2027 after what is likely to be a challenging remainder of F2026.
Our $47 price target is based on 14x our C2026 EPS estimate of $3.33.
Our moderate risk rating factors in our expectation of an earnings recovery in F2027, the company's strong balance sheet and ample free cash flows.