Following the 7.1% same-store sales gain posted by Haverty in 3Q:25, we remain optimistic that HVT can sustain its momentum with better traffic and improved in-store conversion along with average ticket increases.
That said, as the macroeconomic and tariff environment remain uncertain, we trim our same-store sales expectations modestly through 2026.
With management also focused on driving more unit volumes, we temper our gross margin assumptions, now expecting a steady gross margin through next year.
Also reflecting higher SG&A expense forecasts, we pare our 4Q:25 and 2026 EPS estimates to $0.50 and $2.48, respectively, from our previous forecasts of $0.51 and $3.14.
We also introduce our initial 2027 EPS estimate of $3.19, which assumes same-store sales growth of 4.1%, five new stores and an operating margin of 7.1%.
We maintain our $35 price target, which is now based on 11x our new 2027 EPS estimate of $3.19. Previously, we valued HVT at 11x our prior 2026 EPS forecast of $3.14. 
Our moderate risk rating factors in our assumption of a profit recovery in 2026 and 2027, along with HVT's solid balance sheet and ample free cash flow generation.
                                                
                                            
                                        
                    31 Oct 2025 
Updated EPS Estimates Still Imply Solid Growth In 2026 With HVT Likely To Sustain Its Same-Store Sales Momentum, In Our View; Maintain $35 Target As We Shift Our Valuation To 2027 Forecast
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Updated EPS Estimates Still Imply Solid Growth In 2026 With HVT Likely To Sustain Its Same-Store Sales Momentum, In Our View; Maintain $35 Target As We Shift Our Valuation To 2027 Forecast
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31 Oct 2025  - 
                                            
                                            
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Anthony C. Lebiedzinski  - 
                                            
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Following the 7.1% same-store sales gain posted by Haverty in 3Q:25, we remain optimistic that HVT can sustain its momentum with better traffic and improved in-store conversion along with average ticket increases.
That said, as the macroeconomic and tariff environment remain uncertain, we trim our same-store sales expectations modestly through 2026.
With management also focused on driving more unit volumes, we temper our gross margin assumptions, now expecting a steady gross margin through next year.
Also reflecting higher SG&A expense forecasts, we pare our 4Q:25 and 2026 EPS estimates to $0.50 and $2.48, respectively, from our previous forecasts of $0.51 and $3.14.
We also introduce our initial 2027 EPS estimate of $3.19, which assumes same-store sales growth of 4.1%, five new stores and an operating margin of 7.1%.
We maintain our $35 price target, which is now based on 11x our new 2027 EPS estimate of $3.19. Previously, we valued HVT at 11x our prior 2026 EPS forecast of $3.14. 
Our moderate risk rating factors in our assumption of a profit recovery in 2026 and 2027, along with HVT's solid balance sheet and ample free cash flow generation.