Live Ventures Inc (NAS:LIVE)

Q2 2026 Live Ventures Inc Earnings Call Transcript

May 14, 2026 / 09:00 PM GMT

Release Date Price: $10.24 (-25.53%)

Transcript 10-Q8-K

Key Points

Positve

Retail, entertainment, and flooring manufacturing segments delivered strong operating income growth of 32.8% and 24%, respectively.
Retail Entertainment segment revenue increased by 14.8% to $21.2 million, driven by strong consumer demand.
Gross margin improved by 80 basis points to 33.6%, reflecting better margins in several segments.
General and administrative expenses decreased by 2.3% due to targeted cost reduction initiatives.
Total cash availability increased to approximately $39.8 million, with improved working capital of $74.4 million.

Negative

Revenue decreased by approximately $4.1 million or 3.8% compared to the prior-year period.
Retail Flooring segment revenue decreased by 26.2% due to challenges in the new home construction and refurbishment markets.
A non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $4 million negatively impacted the steel manufacturing segment.
Net loss of approximately $2.4 million compared to net income of $15.9 million in the prior-year period.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 8.8% due to lower gross profits.

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E D I T E D V E R S I O N

LIVE.OQ - Live Ventures Inc
Q2 2026 Live Ventures Inc Earnings Call
May 14, 2026 / 09:00PM GMT

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Good day, everyone, and welcome to the Live Ventures Fiscal Year '26 Q2 Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. Later, we'll conduct a question-and-answer session. Now, I'll turn the call over to your host, Greg Powell, Director of Investor Relations. Please go ahead, Greg.

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Thank you, Alvis.

Good afternoon, and welcome to the Live Ventures Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Conference Call. Joining us this afternoon are John Isaac, our Chief Executive Officer and President, and David

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