US-based luxury home retailer RH has returned to profitability in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, reversing losses from the same period last year despite a continued slump in the housing market. For the quarter ended 3 May, RH reported net revenues of $813.95 million, a 12% increase from $726.96 million the previous year. Net income reached $8.04 million, compared to a $3.63 million loss in Q1 2024.
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Chairman and CEO Gary Friedman acknowledged ongoing macroeconomic pressures, including tariffs, interest rates and inflation, but described RH's strategy as a "washtub bet" on long-term growth. He linked the company's earlier debt to share repurchases totalling $2.2 billion, while highlighting plans to monetise around $500 million in real estate and convert $200–300 million of excess inventory into cash over 12 to 18 months.
Friedman said RH aims to generate $250–350 million in free cash flow this year and will increase its membership discount to 30% to drive market share. The company continues to shift sourcing away from China, with just 2% of receipts expected from there by Q4. By year-end, 52% of RH's upholstered furniture is projected to be made in North Carolina and 21% in Italy.
Source: www.furnituretoday.com