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LZB

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$35.21 Live
La-Z-Boy Incorporated · NYSE
Target $44.5 (+26.4%)
$29.03 52W Range $44.49

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 30, 2026
Market cap
$1.45B
P/E
17.61
ROE
8.1%
Profit margin
3.9%
Debt/Equity
0.54
Dividend yield
2.75%

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence
85%
La-Z-Boy exhibits strong fundamental health with a Piotroski F-Score of 7/9 and a conservative debt-to-equity ratio of 0.54. While the current price of $35.21 aligns closely with the Graham Number ($33.86), suggesting defensive fair value, there is a stark divergence from the growth-based intrinsic value of $14.0. The company is currently battling significant earnings contraction (-23.5% YoY) despite modest revenue growth. The outlook is a tug-of-war between a robust balance sheet and deteriorating profitability trends.

Key Strengths

Strong financial health indicated by a Piotroski F-Score of 7/9
Conservative leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54
Attractive valuation relative to sales (P/S 0.68) and a PEG ratio under 1.0
Sustainable dividend profile with a 45.10% payout ratio
Strong historical track record of beating earnings estimates over 25 quarters

Key Risks

Significant decline in YoY earnings growth (-23.50%)
Bearish technical trend (0/100) and negative insider sentiment
High sensitivity to consumer cyclicality and housing market trends
Large gap between current price and growth-based intrinsic value ($14.0)
Low operating margins (5.41%) providing little room for error
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$32.5
-7.7% below current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall
69
Strong
Value
75
Future
40
Past
70
Health
88
Dividend
72
AI Verdict
Stable but Stagnant
Key drivers: Strong balance sheet, Earnings contraction, Fair defensive valuation
Confidence
90%
Value
75/100

Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number

Positives
  • P/E of 17.61 is reasonable
  • Price is near Graham Number
  • Low Price/Sales ratio
Watchpoints
  • Trades at a significant premium to growth-based intrinsic value
Future
40/100

Ref Growth rates

Positives
  • Modest revenue growth (3.8%)
Watchpoints
  • Sharp decline in earnings growth
  • Bearish technicals
Past
70/100

Ref Historical trends

Positives
  • Consistent history of EPS surprises
  • Long-term stability in a cyclical sector
Watchpoints
  • Negative 5-year price change (-11.4%)
Health
88/100

Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score

Positives
  • Piotroski F-Score 7/9
  • Current Ratio 1.66
  • Low Debt/Equity
Watchpoints
  • Quick ratio slightly below 1.0
Dividend
72/100

Ref Yield, Payout

Positives
  • Healthy payout ratio (45%)
  • Consistent yield
Watchpoints
  • Yield is modest at 2.75%

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price
$35.21
Analyst Target
$44.5
Upside/Downside
+26.4%

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for LZB and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-29
LZB
La-Z-Boy Incorporated
Primary
5Y
-11.4%
3Y
+33.3%
1Y
-9.7%
6M
+10.4%
1M
+10.2%
1W
-2.3%
BH
Biglari Holdings Inc.
Peer
5Y
+310.2%
3Y
+205.9%
1Y
+110.4%
6M
+46.2%
1M
+29.3%
1W
+1.5%
REA
The RealReal, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-47.8%
3Y
+923.7%
1Y
+124.5%
6M
+17.7%
1M
+28.0%
1W
+24.7%
WIN
Winmark Corporation
Peer
5Y
+143.2%
3Y
+25.4%
1Y
+15.2%
6M
-3.9%
1M
-5.2%
1W
+4.9%
DCH
Dauch Corporation
Peer
5Y
-39.7%
3Y
-14.4%
1Y
+60.5%
6M
-8.5%
1M
-0.8%
1W
-2.9%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

P/E Ratio
17.61
Forward P/E
11.32
PEG Ratio
0.99
P/B Ratio
1.38
P/S Ratio
0.68
EV/Revenue
0.81
EV/EBITDA
9.17
Market Cap
$1.45B

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin 3.93%
Operating Margin 5.41%
Gross Margin 43.64%
ROE 8.09%
ROA 4.31%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +3.8%
Earnings Growth -23.5%
Q/Q Revenue Growth +3.8%
Q/Q Earnings Growth -23.8%

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity
0.54
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.66
Good
Quick Ratio
0.99
Poor
Cash/Share
$7.55

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q1 2026

Revenue
$0.5B
Gross Margin
43.1%
Op. Margin
5.5%
Net Margin
4.0%
Total Assets
$2.1B
Liabilities
$1.0B
Equity
$1.0B
Debt/Equity
0.99x
Operating CF
$0.1B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.1B
FCF Yield
80%

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-06-16
$N/A
2026-02-17
$0.61
+2.8% surprise
2025-11-18
$0.71
+31.5% surprise
2025-08-19
$0.47
-10.8% surprise

Consumer Cyclical Sector Comparison

Comparing LZB against 418 companies in the Consumer Cyclical sector (26 bullish, 148 neutral, 244 bearish)
P/E Ratio
17.61
This Stock
vs
32.38
Sector Avg
-45.6% (Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
8.09%
This Stock
vs
-40.16%
Sector Avg
-120.1% (Below Avg)
Profit Margin
3.93%
This Stock
vs
-5.92%
Sector Avg
-166.4% (Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.54
This Stock
vs
1.53
Sector Avg
-64.7% (Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
3.8%
This Stock
vs
27.03%
Sector Avg
-85.9% (Slower)
Current Ratio
1.66
This Stock
vs
2.49
Sector Avg
-33.4% (Weaker)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

Recent Insider Trading

Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months

LEGGETT MICHAEL ADAM
Officer
Sell
2026-02-20
2,200 shares · $81,400
BOOR WILLIAM C
Director
Stock Award
2026-01-15
2,448 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects

SEC Filings

Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database

8-K
8-K
2026-02-17

La-Z-Boy Inc. filed an 8-K on February 17, 2026, likely to announce its fourth-quarter and full-year financial results.

10-Q
10-Q
2026-02-17

LZB filed its 10-Q on February 17, 2026. While the filing includes a section dedicated to risk factors, no specific financial highlights or detailed risk descriptions were provided in the available excerpts.

8-K
8-K
2025-12-09

La-Z-Boy Incorporated filed an 8-K on December 9, 2025, likely to announce its third-quarter financial results.

10-Q
10-Q
2025-11-18

LZB submitted its 10-Q filing on November 18, 2025. While the document includes a section for Risk Factors under Item 1A, specific financial highlights and detailed risk disclosures were not provided in the available excerpt.

8-K
8-K
2025-11-18

La-Z-Boy Incorporated filed an 8-K on November 18, 2025, likely to announce its third-quarter financial results.

8-K
8-K
2025-10-14

La-Z-Boy Incorporated likely announced its third-quarter financial results.

8-K
8-K
2025-08-27

La-Z-Boy Inc. likely filed this 8-K to announce its second-quarter financial results.

10-Q
10-Q
2025-08-19

LZB submitted its 10-Q filing on August 19, 2025. While the document contains a section for Risk Factors under Item 1A, the provided excerpt does not include specific financial highlights or detailed risk disclosures.

8-K
8-K
2025-08-19

La-Z-Boy Incorporated filed an 8-K on August 19, 2025, likely to announce its second-quarter financial results.

DEF 14A
DEF 14A
2025-07-16

La-Z-Boy Inc. (LZB) filed a definitive proxy statement on July 16, 2025, providing shareholders with necessary information to vote on corporate matters at the upcoming annual meeting.

8-K
8-K
2025-07-14
8-K
8-K
2025-07-02
8-K
8-K
2025-06-20
8-K
8-K
2025-06-17
10-K
10-K
2025-06-17
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.

Wall Street Analysts

Professional analyst ratings and price targets

Consensus
BUY
2 analysts
Sidoti & Co.
2025-11-19
up
Neutral Buy

Past News Coverage

Recent headlines mentioning LZB from our newsroom.

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