Culp reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 consolidated net sales of $51.6 million and a GAAP gross profit of $6.8 million (13.2% of sales). For the full fiscal year, Culp recorded consolidated net sales of $203.5 million and gross profit of $25.2 million (12.4% of sales), with a net loss of $10.2 million for the year. Management highlighted sequential improvement in margins and operating results driven by restructuring, integration initiatives and bedding segment momentum.

Financial Highlights

  • Q4 consolidated net sales: $51.6 million, up 7.6% sequentially and ~6% year-over-year.
  • Q4 consolidated gross profit: $6.8 million (13.2% of sales); up 210 basis points sequentially from 11.1%.
  • Q4 GAAP loss from operations: $(1.6) million; Q4 net loss: $(2.2) million, or $(0.18) per diluted share.
  • Fiscal 2026 net sales: $203.5 million (down 4.6% year-over-year); fiscal 2026 gross profit: $25.2 million (12.4% of sales).
  • Fiscal 2026 net loss: $(10.2) million, or $(0.81) per diluted share; adjusted EBITDA for the year: $(4.7) million.

Business Highlights

  • Bedding segment accelerated: Q4 bedding sales $30.5 million, up ~12% sequentially and 12.5% year-over-year; company notes share gains and product innovation, especially sewn mattress covers.
  • Upholstery segment: Q4 upholstery sales $21.1 million, up 2.1% sequentially but down 2.5% year-over-year; margins improved sequentially despite market headwinds tied to housing and travel/leisure demand.
  • Platform optimization: Company completed platform restructuring and integration activities, citing over $20 million in annualized savings, efficiencies and pricing actions expected to improve operating leverage.
  • Inventory and working capital: Total inventory reduced to $47.5 million as of May 3, 2026, roughly a $5 million decrease from the prior quarter-end; cash and liquidity measures include $8.3 million cash and $24.2 million total liquidity at quarter-end.
  • Tariff refund and balance sheet impact: Company recovered approximately $7.0 million in IEEPA tariff refunds in Q1 FY2027, expected to materially reduce outstanding debt and improve first-quarter liquidity and profitability.

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