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La-Z-Boy Incorporated (LZB) Stock Analysis

Recovery setup

SellModerate Confidence

Consumer Cyclical · Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances

Sell if holding. At $35.24, A.R:R 0.7:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Thin upside margin: 7.4%; Consecutive earnings misses (2).

La-Z-Boy Incorporated manufactures, markets, imports, exports, distributes, and retails upholstery furniture products in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates through Wholesale and Retail segments. The Wholesale segment manufactures and imports upholstered... Read more

$35.24+7.4% A.UpsideScore 6.0/10#3 of 11 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances
Stop $33.55Target $37.82(analyst − 15%)A.R:R 0.7:1
Analyst target$44.50+26.3%2 analysts
$37.82our TP
$35.24price
$44.50mean
$46

Sell if holding. At $35.24, A.R:R 0.7:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Thin upside margin: 7.4%; Consecutive earnings misses (2). Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 62. Score 6.0/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 47d clear, semi cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

Thesis

Rewards
Attractive valuation
Risks
Thin upside margin: 7.4%
Consecutive earnings misses (2)
Below 200-MA, MA slope -2.0%/30d (confirmed downtrend)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)17.6
P/E (Fwd)11.3
Mkt Cap$1.5B
EV/EBITDA9.2
Profit Mgn3.9%
ROE8.1%
Rev Growth3.8%
Beta1.29
Dividend2.75%
Rating analysts7

Quality Signals

Piotroski F9/9

Options Flow

P/C2.00bearish
IV61%elevated
Max Pain$30-14.9% vs spot

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Rating Breakdown

1 ceiling hit

GatesA.R:R 0.7 < 1.5@spotDeath cross (50MA < 200MA)Momentum 5.7>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 47d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARRecoverySuitability: Aggressive
RSI
62 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $31.25Resistance $36.80

Price Targets

$34
$38
A.Upside+7.3%
A.R:R0.7:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeCautious

Risk Alerts

! NEWS_MOD=-1: HOLD_IF_HOLDING → SELL_IF_HOLDING
! Reward/Risk 0.7:1 at current price — below 1.5:1 minimum

Earnings

B
B
M
M
2/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-06-16 (47d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is LZB stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. At $35.24, A.R:R 0.7:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Thin upside margin: 7.4%; Consecutive earnings misses (2). Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 62. Prior stop was $33.55. Score 6.0/10, moderate confidence.

What is the LZB stock price target?

Take-profit target: $37.82 (+7.4% upside). Prior stop was $33.55. Stop-loss: $33.55.

What are the risks of investing in LZB?

Thin upside margin: 7.4%; Consecutive earnings misses (2); Below 200-MA, MA slope -2.0%/30d (confirmed downtrend).

Is LZB overvalued or undervalued?

La-Z-Boy Incorporated trades at a P/E of 17.6 (forward 11.3). TrendMatrix value score: 8.9/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about LZB?

7 analysts cover LZB with a consensus score of 4.0/5. Average price target: $45.

What does La-Z-Boy Incorporated do?La-Z-Boy Incorporated manufactures, markets, imports, exports, distributes, and retails upholstery furniture products...

La-Z-Boy Incorporated manufactures, markets, imports, exports, distributes, and retails upholstery furniture products in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates through Wholesale and Retail segments. The Wholesale segment manufactures and imports upholstered furniture, such as recliners and motion furniture, sofas, loveseats, chairs, sectionals, modulars, ottomans, and sleeper sofas; and imports, casegoods (wood) furniture, including bedroom sets, dining room sets, entertainment centers, and occasional pieces. This segment sells its products directly to La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries stores, operators of La-Z-Boy Comfort Studio and branded space locations, England Custom Comfort Center locations, dealers, and other independent retailers. The Retail segment sells upholstered furniture, casegoods, and other home furnishing accessories to the end consumer through its retail stores network. It licenses La-Z-Boy brand name on various products; and operates Joybird, an e-commerce retailer that manufacturers upholstered furniture, as well as sells to the end consumer primarily online through its www.joybird.com website and small-format stores in urban markets. The company was formerly known as La-Z-Boy Chair Company and changed its name to La-Z-Boy Incorporated in 1996. La-Z-Boy Incorporated was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Monroe, Michigan.

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