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$15.13 +5.40% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $15.25
Hooker Furnishings Corporation (HOFT) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 47/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
ROARABLE D • SELL / AVOID
Cap $153.4M
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As of 2026-11-03, Hooker Furnishings Corporation (NASDAQ: HOFT) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 47/100 at a spot price of $15.13 (+5.40% 1D, market cap $153.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 9/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 5/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, HOFT ranks #615 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does HOFT compare to BSET and ATER in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Home Furnishings), HOFT carries a Roarable D (47/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 26.4%, and ROIC of -7.6%. By comparison, BSET (Bassett Furniture Industries Incorporated) holds a C+ grade (69/100 RQD, P/E 32.4x, ROIC 5.0%, cap $194.7M) and ATER (Aterian Inc.) posts a E grade (30/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $196.7M). Among the 5-stock peer group, FLXS leads on earnings multiple (15.6x) while FLXS leads on capital efficiency (14.8% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for HOFT?
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Per HOFT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-02-01, CIK 0001077688), Hooker Furnishings Corporation generated $278.1M in revenue (-12.4% YoY), -$27.0M in net income, and $0 in free cash flow against $225.9M in total assets and $3.2M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $15.25 (+0.78%)🧬 Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 9/20 (D) • 1.5% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D- · Rk D+
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-5% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for HOFT)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.7%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (47/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY HOFT SCORES 47/100 (D) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+12/20 pts (26% of score)
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±6.7% realized swing band)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+11/20 pts (23% of score)
FRED Regime × Technicals: 68% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 68.8 (BULLISH MOMENTUM)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution5/20 pts (-15 pt drag)
Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 15 pts from alignment
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade E$12.55+2.3% Next Q
39
Q2 (-2Q)Grade D$12.84+1.6% Next Q
42
Q3 (-1Q)Grade D$13.04+16% Next Q
44
CurrentGrade D$15.13-5.9% Hist 90D α
47
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While HOFT currently carries a cautious 47/100 (D) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (5/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1
Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($13.11) and Max Pain ($15.89) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $18.99.
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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
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Why HOFT Stock surged +5.40% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Hooker Furnishings Corporation (HOFT) surged +5.40% to $15.13, trading at 68% of its 52-week range ($8.88 – $18.09). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-8% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 68% of its 52-week range ($8.88 – $18.09) with RSI-14 at 68.8 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±6.7% around $15.13 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D (Sell) backed by 26.4% gross margin and $4.3M annual free cash flow.
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HOFT // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +24.53%▲ RESISTANCE BREAKOUT
2026-11-03O $14.00H $15.13L $14.00C $15.13VOL 35.5K
RES: $12.85SUP: $11.26SMA50: $13.11SMA200: $13.67
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. -12.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Consumer Discretionary Rank #615 of 1009
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1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (HOFT vs. BSET, ATER, FLXS, XMAX)
Industry: Home Furnishings (20 Tracked Issuers)Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Hooker Furnishings Corporation (HOFT) ranks #615 by composite RQD confidence (47/100, grade D) and #718 by equity capitalization ($153.4M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, FLXS leads on earnings valuation at 15.6x trailing P/E, while FLXS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 14.8% ROIC and 22.2% gross margin. FLXS currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 72/100 (B) compared with HOFT at 47/100 (D).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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Hooker Furnishings Corporation | D | 47/100 | — | 26.4% | -7.6% | +5.40% | $153.4M | Benchmark Subject |
| BSET Bassett Furniture Industries Incorporated | C+ | 69/100 | 32.4x | 56.3% | 5.0% | +3.51% | $194.7M | /bset-vs-hoft → |
| ATER Aterian Inc. | E | 30/100 | — | 56.8% | -35.0% | +6.33% | $196.7M | /ater-vs-hoft → |
| FLXS Flexsteel Industries Inc. | B | 72/100 | 15.6x | 22.2% | 14.8% | -1.55% | $306.5M | /flxs-vs-hoft → |
| XMAX XMAX Inc. | E | 32/100 | — | 25.0% | -5.8% | -37.49% | $416.2M | /xmax-vs-hoft → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2026-02-01 • CIK 0001077688 ↗In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2026-02-01), Hooker Furnishings Corporation (HOFT) reported GAAP revenue of $278.1M (-12.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $317.4M , and +505.1% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$27.0M, operating cash flow of $0, and free cash flow of $0 . On the balance sheet, HOFT closed FY2025 with $225.9M in total assets against $3.2M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 3.65, Piotroski F-Score: 3/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2026-02-01 | $278.1M | -$27.0M | — | — | $225.9M | $3.2M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2025-02-02 | $317.4M | -$12.5M | -$23.0M | -$26.1M | $313.9M | $21.7M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2024-01-28 | $46.0M | $9.9M | $55.5M | $55.5M | — | — |
3. HOFT Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs HOFT stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-03, Hooker Furnishings Corporation (NASDAQ: HOFT) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 47/100 at a spot price of $15.13 (+5.40% 1D, market cap $153.4M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 9/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 5/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, HOFT ranks #615 in composite RQD confidence.
How does HOFT compare to BSET and ATER in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Home Furnishings), HOFT carries a Roarable D (47/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 26.4%, and ROIC of -7.6%. By comparison, BSET (Bassett Furniture Industries Incorporated) holds a C+ grade (69/100 RQD, P/E 32.4x, ROIC 5.0%, cap $194.7M) and ATER (Aterian Inc.) posts a E grade (30/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $196.7M). Among the 5-stock peer group, FLXS leads on earnings multiple (15.6x) while FLXS leads on capital efficiency (14.8% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for HOFT?
Per HOFT's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2026-02-01, CIK 0001077688), Hooker Furnishings Corporation generated $278.1M in revenue (-12.4% YoY), -$27.0M in net income, and $0 in free cash flow against $225.9M in total assets and $3.2M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is HOFT trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
HOFT last traded at $15.13 (+5.40% on volume of 38,413 shares), positioning the stock +15.41% above its 50-day simple moving average ($13.11) and +10.68% above its 200-day simple moving average ($13.67). Across its 52-week range of $8.88 to $18.09, HOFT sits at the 67.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 68.8 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.7% ($14.12 to $16.14).
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 47/100 (D)
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HOFT — Hooker Furnishings Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2026-02-01
1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Hooker Furnishings Corporation (HOFT) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 47/100, corresponding to a D letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $15.13 (+5.40% 1D, market capitalization $153.4M).
- Fundamental Cash Engine (9/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of -7.6%, gross margin of 26.4%, operating margin of -5.9%, and free cash flow yield of —.
- Whale 13F & Options Flow (12/20) + Insider Conviction (5/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
- Macro Regime Fit (11/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (10/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 3.65, Piotroski F-Score of 3/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.02x.
2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory
Hooker Furnishings Corporation (HOFT) is a NASDAQ-listed operating company in the Home Furnishings industry (Consumer Discretionary sector) with an equity market capitalization of $153.4M. The business operates with a gross margin of 26.4%, an operating margin of -5.9%, and a return on invested capital (ROIC) of -7.6% (free cash flow yield of 0%). Within the Home Furnishings peer group, investor evaluation centers on operating leverage, unit margin durability, and capital allocation efficiency across market cycles.
In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2026-02-01), Hooker Furnishings Corporation (HOFT) reported $278.1M in annual revenue (up from $317.4M in FY2024, -12.4% YoY) and -$27.0M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($46.0M revenue, $9.9M net income) through FY2025, HOFT scaled operating cash flow to $0 and free cash flow to $0, backed by $225.9M in total assets against $3.2M in total debt.
3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff
- 🐂 Primary Bull Case (D • RQD 47/100): Established market leader in Consumer Discretionary with deep daily trading liquidity. Free cash flow yield of — and institutional whale pillar of 12/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 9/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 12/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $8.88 – $18.09 52-week range.
- 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately. Investors must weigh current valuation against -5.9% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.
4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch
The supply_chain field is NONE and the butterfly_links and proprietary_signals arrays are empty. — Investors should note that the single news item flagged RED (risk watch) is the only risk-classified catalyst in the feed, and that the Flexsteel reference indicates a related home-furnishings name appears in the same news stream without supply-chain linkage being confirmed.
- Key Question #1: Can HOFT sustain or expand its -5.9% operating margin and -7.6% ROIC against Home Furnishings peers over the next 4 quarters?
- Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $278.1M and free cash flow of $0, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $3.2M in total debt?
- Key Question #3: How sensitive is HOFT's equity valuation to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?
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📌 Pinned Debate Low leverage (Debt/Equity 0.02) and an Altman Z-Score of 3.65 suggest the balance sheet is not the immediate constraint on the business
Don't sleep on HOFT's setup in Consumer Discretionary. Low leverage (Debt/Equity 0.02) and an Altman Z-Score of 3.65 suggest the balance sheet is not the immediate constraint on the business.. Beta of 1.0 means it moves fast when momentum turns, and the 5-pillar RQD gauge (47/100) backs up the fundamental quality.
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@ShortSeller_Dan Fair point on current EV/EBITDA multiples, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Home Furnishings. If gross margin (26.4%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.
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🎯 Target: $12.20 (-15.0%)
Spot @ $14.35 Negative operating income in FY 2024 and FY 2025, ROIC of -7.6%, and a 0% FCF yield show the core business is not currently generating
Sitting on the sidelines or leaning short HOFT above $14.35. Negative operating income in FY 2024 and FY 2025, ROIC of -7.6%, and a 0% FCF yield show the core business is not currently generating cash returns.. Until Fundamental Cash Engine (9/20) and FCF yield (0.0%) inflect higher, upside is capped near $18.09.