Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. (BSET)
NASDAQConsumer DiscretionaryFurnishings, Fixtures & AppliancesSnapshot 2026-11-04
$22.13-5.02%
Close 2026-11-05 · 1-day change
NASDAQConsumer DiscretionaryFurnishings, Fixtures & AppliancesSnapshot 2026-11-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · BSET
What must go right, what could break, what the price assumes, and what evidence comes next.
The current health of the standing investment case.
Recent financial performance is holding in the top half of its industry — the reason to own it looks intact.
One-year growth currently built into the price, compared with our model's estimate.
| Measure | Marker shape | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Growth built into the price | circle | 31.2% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond | 3.9% |
For each item: what to watch, what would become a concern, and what would make it less concerning.
A reporting-risk estimate, not a forecast of the stock-price response.
Historical relationships that met the evidence threshold. They do not prove cause or forecast a move.
No outside relationship met the current evidence threshold.
Based on historical daily prices through 2026-11-04.
Past price behavior in dollars on a $10,000 position. This does not measure permanent business risk.
How much price usually moves either way.
A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days.
Use the underlying financial and sector pages to investigate the cause.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
The price assumes 27.3 percentage points more one-year growth.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
Model as of 2026-11-04 · Compared with 6 industry peers · Company calendar date is not available
BSET — dividend update
Dated 2026-10-14
Other Events On October 14, 2026, Bassett Furniture Industries issued a news release relating to the declaration of a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per share of common stock payable on November 27, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 13, 2026. A copy of the news release is attached to the report as Exhibit 99.
Why it matters: Bassett aims to cut annual costs by $1.5 million to $2 million. Lower SG&A would show progress after the rate rose from Q2.
Supportive ifQ4 SG&A, excluding store opening costs, is below 53.9% of sales.
Worry ifQ4 SG&A, excluding store opening costs, is 53.9% of sales or higher.
Why it matters: Management said the full Labor Day sale lifted written sales 9%. A strong Q4 would show that sales gains lasted beyond the promotion.
Supportive ifQ4 written retail sales grow year over year, and management reports growth beyond the Labor Day sale.
Worry ifQ4 written retail sales fall year over year, or gains rely only on heavy promotions.
Why it matters: Q3 operating income rose, but tariff refunds helped. Results above $2.8 million would show the gain can last beyond that help.
Supportive ifQ4 operating income is above $2.8 million, and gross margin stays at or above 57.5%.
Worry ifQ4 operating income falls below $2.8 million, or gross margin drops below 57.5%.
Why it matters: Wholesale orders rose 7.9% in Q3, and Lane Venture sales rose almost 29%. Continued gains would support growth across wholesale channels.
Supportive ifQ4 wholesale orders grow year over year, with Lane Venture sales also above last year.
Worry ifQ4 wholesale orders fall year over year, or Lane Venture sales decline.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
| Measure | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Typical day | ±$132 on $10,000 · ±1.3% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $302 loss on $10,000 · 3.0% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $2,062 loss on $10,000 · 20.6% | Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year. |
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement; 1.20 means about 20% more.
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement to the sector. This is secondary context.
Latest 30 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
Latest 252 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
20-trading-day average in US dollars.
Trading days used by the source risk snapshot.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
Why it matters: Online written sales rose 48% in Q3. Continued growth would support Bassett's plan to grow sales across its channels.
Supportive ifQ4 e-commerce written sales grow year over year.
Worry ifQ4 e-commerce written sales are flat or lower year over year.