La-Z-Boy Incorporated (LZB)
Operating profit margin
| Apr 30, 2025 | Apr 30, 2024 | Apr 27, 2024 | Apr 30, 2023 | Apr 29, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 156,418 | 150,796 | 150,796 | 211,439 | 211,439 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 2,109,210 | 2,047,030 | 2,047,030 | 2,349,430 | 2,349,430 |
| Operating profit margin | 7.42% | 7.37% | 7.37% | 9.00% | 9.00% |
April 30, 2025 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $156,418K ÷ $2,109,210K
= 7.42%
The operating profit margin of La-Z-Boy Incorporated has experienced fluctuations over the reported periods. As of April 29 and April 30, 2023, the company maintained an operating profit margin of 9.00%, indicating a strong profitability position relative to its sales at that time. However, by April 27 and April 30, 2024, the operating profit margin declined to 7.37%, reflecting a decrease in profitability, which could result from increased operating costs, pricing pressures, or other operational challenges encountered during that period.
In the most recent period reported, April 30, 2025, the operating profit margin slightly increased to 7.42%, suggesting a marginal improvement in operational efficiency or cost management efforts. Overall, the trend indicates a decline from the 2023 levels to 2024, with a modest recovery in 2025. This trajectory may warrant further investigation into the drivers of these margin changes, including cost controls, sales performance, and macroeconomic factors affecting the company's operations.
Peer comparison
Apr 30, 2025