La-Z-Boy Inc.'s stock soared 5.44% in the pre-market trading session on Wednesday, following better-than-expected results for its fiscal second quarter. The furniture maker's outperformance came despite a challenging environment, with furniture and home furnishings related spending remaining soft overall.
For the quarter ended October 28, La-Z-Boy reported earnings that exceeded analysts' estimates, driven by higher-than-anticipated sales. The company also raised its sales guidance for the current fiscal third quarter, projecting revenue between $505 million and $525 million, compared to analysts' average estimate of around $506 million.
In addition to the solid results, La-Z-Boy announced a 10% increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.22 per share. The company acknowledged the soft demand conditions but stated that it is "outperforming the industry in a sustainable manner," positioning itself favorably despite the headwinds.
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