Ethan Allen Interiors (NYSE:ETD) Price Target Lowered to $27.00 at Telsey Advisory Group

Ethan Allen Interiors (NYSE:ETD) had its price objective cut by Telsey Advisory Group from $28.00 to $27.00 in a report issued on Thursday, Marketbeat reports. They currently have a market perform rating on the stock.

Several other research analysts have also recently issued reports on ETD. Weiss Ratings cut shares of Ethan Allen Interiors from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a report on Monday, December 29th. Zacks Research raised shares of Ethan Allen Interiors from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $27.00.

Ethan Allen Interiors Trading Down 6.4%

Shares of NYSE:ETD opened at $22.61 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $575.37 million, a P/E ratio of 13.14 and a beta of 1.16. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $23.85 and its 200-day moving average price is $26.57. Ethan Allen Interiors has a 12-month low of $21.67 and a 12-month high of $32.61.

Ethan Allen Interiors (NYSE:ETD) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The company reported $0.44 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.38 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $149.92 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $152.25 million. Ethan Allen Interiors had a return on equity of 9.28% and a net margin of 7.35%.Ethan Allen Interiors’s quarterly revenue was down 4.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.59 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that Ethan Allen Interiors will post 2.32 EPS for the current year.

Ethan Allen Interiors Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, February 25th. Investors of record on Wednesday, February 11th will be paid a $0.39 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, February 11th. This represents a $1.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.9%. Ethan Allen Interiors’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 84.32%.

Insider Transactions at Ethan Allen Interiors

In other Ethan Allen Interiors news, CEO M Farooq Kathwari sold 2,168 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $25.01, for a total value of $54,221.68. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 1,483,228 shares in the company, valued at approximately $37,095,532.28. This represents a 0.15% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 9.92% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Ethan Allen Interiors

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of ETD. SG Capital Management LLC bought a new position in Ethan Allen Interiors in the second quarter worth about $8,087,000. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. purchased a new position in shares of Ethan Allen Interiors during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $5,845,000. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its position in shares of Ethan Allen Interiors by 260.1% in the 3rd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 191,688 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,647,000 after acquiring an additional 138,452 shares in the last quarter. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Ethan Allen Interiors by 42.6% in the 3rd quarter. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. now owns 391,769 shares of the company’s stock valued at $11,542,000 after purchasing an additional 117,047 shares during the period. Finally, Jane Street Group LLC boosted its position in shares of Ethan Allen Interiors by 31.2% during the first quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 371,979 shares of the company’s stock valued at $10,304,000 after purchasing an additional 88,383 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 83.80% of the company’s stock.

Ethan Allen Interiors News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Ethan Allen Interiors this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share (ex‑dividend Feb 11, payable Feb 25), implying ~6.8% yield — a clear support for income‑oriented holders and a near‑term cash return to shareholders.
• Positive Sentiment: EPS beat: Ethan Allen reported adjusted Q2 EPS of $0.44 vs. consensus $0.38 and highlighted strong margins and a robust balance sheet in the release — these results offer some comfort despite top‑line pressure. Ethan Allen Q2 Press Release
• Neutral Sentiment: Management and the earnings call emphasized navigating a challenging macro backdrop (including a government shutdown) and plans to invest in growth initiatives — notably a ~25% increase in digital marketing to drive demand; this is an investment that could help sales but will pressure near‑term cash flow. Digital Marketing Article
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple transcripts and call highlights are available for investors who want management detail and channel commentary; watch for commentary on order flow, inventory/lead times, and marketing ROI. Earnings Call Highlights
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed expectations: Q2 revenue was $149.9M vs. consensus ~$152.3M and was down ~4.7% year‑over‑year; EPS also declined versus the prior year ($0.44 vs. $0.59), signaling weaker demand — primary near‑term driver of share weakness. Earnings Release & Details
• Negative Sentiment: Telsey Advisory cut its price target to $27 from $28 and kept a “market perform” rating — a downgrade in guidance from an analyst that can weigh on sentiment even though the new target still implies upside versus current levels. Telsey Price Target Note

About Ethan Allen Interiors

Ethan Allen Interiors Inc (NYSE: ETD) is a vertically integrated manufacturer and retailer of home furnishings, offering a broad range of furniture, upholstery, case goods and decorative accessories. The company designs and produces the majority of its products in its own North American manufacturing facilities, maintaining close control over quality, craftsmanship and production schedules. Through its network of company-operated and franchised Design Centers and galleries, Ethan Allen delivers a full-service offering that includes on-site interior design consultations and project management.

Founded in 1932 as a small Colonial-Revival furniture maker in northern Vermont, Ethan Allen has grown into a global brand known for its timeless styles and customization options.