HOFT (Hooker Furnishings) Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.15 (As of Apr. 2026) — 211% Above Median

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HOFT Hooker Furnishings Corp HOFT
68 GF Score
Price $14.34
GF Value $12.64
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Hooker Furnishings Dividend Payout Ratio?

Hooker Furnishings HOFT +0.84% 68 Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.15 as of Apr. 2026, which is 211% above its 10-year median of 0.37. GuruFocus rates HOFT with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $12.64 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 204 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Hooker Furnishings ranks worse than 490195.59% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Hooker Furnishings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was 1.15.

The historical rank and industry rank for Hooker Furnishings's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:


During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Hooker Furnishings was 0.77. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.37.

HOFT's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry.
Industry Median: 0.51
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.

As of today (2026-08-21), the Dividend Yield % of Hooker Furnishings is 4.00%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Hooker Furnishings was 10.84%. The lowest was 0.95%. And the median was 3.22%.

Hooker Furnishings's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.12.

During the past 12 months, Hooker Furnishings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -25.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.80% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Hooker Furnishings was 71.00% per year. The lowest was -7.20% per year. And the median was 9.10% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Hooker Furnishings (NAS:HOFT) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

Hooker Furnishings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms

Hooker Furnishings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Hooker Furnishings's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Hooker Furnishings Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

Hooker Furnishings Annual Data
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Dividend Payout Ratio
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Hooker Furnishings Quarterly Data
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HOFT vs BSET, COOK, KEQU: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Hooker Furnishings's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Hooker Furnishings Dividend Payout Ratio vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hooker Furnishings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Hooker Furnishings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.


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Hooker Furnishings Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.

Hooker Furnishings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (A: Jan. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (A: Jan. 2026 )
=0.805/ -0.099
=N/A

Hooker Furnishings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=0.115/ 0.1
=1.15

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.15 mean?
Hooker Furnishings (HOFT) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.15 as of Apr. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Hooker Furnishings and its competitors. This is 211% above median its historical median of 0.37. Over the past decade, Hooker Furnishings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Hooker Furnishings ranks #999999 out of 204 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry.
Is Hooker Furnishings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Hooker Furnishings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.15 is 211% above median its 10-year median of 0.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.17 to a high of 0.77. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51. Hooker Furnishings' value of 1.15 is 125.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hooker Furnishings ranks #999999 out of 204 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hooker Furnishings has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hooker Furnishings' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to BSET and COOK?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Hooker Furnishings ranks #999999 out of 204 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Hooker Furnishings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51. Hooker Furnishings' value of 1.15 is 125.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hooker Furnishings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.17 to 0.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.37 vs. the industry median of 0.51, Hooker Furnishings has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 0.51, based on 204 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Hooker Furnishings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 1.15 is 125.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Hooker Furnishings and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hooker Furnishings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.15, which is 211% above median its own 10-year median of 0.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hooker Furnishings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hooker Furnishings (HOFT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.64, compared to a current price of $14.34 — trading 13.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.15, which is 211% above median its 10-year median of 0.37 and 125.5% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 0.51. Hooker Furnishings' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Hooker Furnishings (HOFT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 1.15 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Hooker Furnishings (HOFT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hooker Furnishings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $14.34 is trading 13.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.64. GuruFocus considers Hooker Furnishings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for HOFT:

  • Dividend Payout Ratio: 1.15 (211% above median its 10-year median of 0.37)
  • GF Value™: $12.64 vs. price of $14.34 (13.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 125.5% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#999999 of 204)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HOFT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Hooker Furnishings Business Description

Address 440 East Commonwealth Boulevard, Martinsville, VA, USA, 24112
Hooker Furnishings Corp is a designer, marketer, and importer of casegoods (wooden and metal furniture), leather furniture, fabric-upholstered furniture, lighting, accessories, and home decor for the residential, hospitality, and contract markets. It is also domestically manufactured premium residential custom leather, custom fabric-upholstered furniture, and outdoor furniture. The company operates in four segments: Hooker Branded segment, Domestic Upholstery segment, and All Other. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Hooker Branded segment.
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