Stonegate, Inc.: Stonegate Updates Coverage on Hooker Furniture Corporation (HOFT) 2Q27
Stonegate Capital Partners updated coverage on Hooker Furniture Corporation (HOFT), reporting 2Q27 revenue of $63.3M, operating income of $1.3M, and EPS of $0.16, which met or exceeded estimates. Gross margin expanded to 31.8%, with tariff recoveries contributing significantly. Backlog improved 6.2% year-over-year, driven by growth in Hooker Branded and Domestic Upholstery. Management expects improved second-half results but no near-term industry recovery.

