Bassett Furniture Industries Inc. reported fiscal second-quarter earnings of $0.81 per share that exceeded the consensus of $0.45.
Revenue grew + 17% year-on-year to $128.71 million, exceeding the consensus of $117.38 million.
Wholesale sales climbed +15.3% Y/Y, while Retail increased by +21%.
Gross margin fell -70 basis points to 51.2%. However, the operating margin widened from 6.4% in the year-ago period to 8.6% in the quarter. Operating income for the quarter surged +55.4% year-over-year to $11 million.
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BSET saw its Momentum Indicator move above the 0 level on September 25, 2026. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new upward move. Traders may want to consider buying the stock or buying call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 97 similar instances where the indicator turned positive. In 68 of the 97 cases, the stock moved higher in the following days. The odds of a move higher are at 70%.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for BSET just turned positive on September 25, 2026. Looking at past instances where BSET's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 28 of 40 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 70%.
BSET moved above its 50-day moving average on October 01, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
Following a +9.86% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where BSET advanced for three days, in 169 of 259 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 65%.
The RSI Indicator has been in the overbought zone for 1 day. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.
The Stochastic Oscillator has been in the overbought zone for 1 day. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where BSET declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 67%.
BSET broke above its upper Bollinger Band on October 01, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Aroon Indicator for BSET entered a downward trend on September 29, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 6 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.957) is normal, around the industry mean (4.844). P/E Ratio (28.500) is within average values for comparable stocks, (59.354). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.701) is also within normal values, averaging (1.123). Dividend Yield (0.044) settles around the average of (0.022) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.456) is also within normal values, averaging (1.671).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 39 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. BSET’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 81 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. BSET’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 81, placing this stock worse than average.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of 85 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 86 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 90 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
a retailer of imports home furnishings
Industry HomeFurnishings