La-Z-Boy (LZB) 10-Q 19 Nov 24 2025 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Cover Page

Cover Page - shares	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024	Nov. 12, 2024
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Oct. 26, 2024
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	1-9656
Entity Registrant Name	LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	MI
Entity Tax Identification Number	38-0751137
Entity Address, Address Line One	One La-Z-Boy Drive,
Entity Address, City or Town	Monroe,
Entity Address, State or Province	MI
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	48162-5138
City Area Code	734
Local Phone Number	242-1444
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, $1.00 Par Value
Trading Symbol	LZB
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		41,480,995
Entity Central Index Key	0000057131
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--04-26
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2025
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024	Oct. 28, 2023	Oct. 26, 2024	Oct. 28, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]
Sales	$ 521,027	$ 511,435	$ 1,016,559	$ 993,086
Cost of sales	290,379	288,830	572,568	564,753
Gross profit	230,648	222,605	443,991	428,333
Selling, general and administrative expense	191,876	188,993	372,849	360,195
Operating income	38,772	33,612	71,142	68,138
Interest expense	(99)	(101)	(309)	(223)
Interest income	3,730	4,042	8,154	7,098
Other income (expense), net	(1,879)	104	(2,497)	660
Income before income taxes	40,524	37,657	76,490	75,673
Income tax expense	10,671	9,963	19,833	20,053
Net income	29,853	27,694	56,657	55,620
Net (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	184	(495)	(461)	(942)
Net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated	$ 30,037	$ 27,199	$ 56,196	$ 54,678
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Basic weighted average common shares (in shares)	41,708	43,008	41,880	43,123
Basic net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.72	$ 0.63	$ 1.34	$ 1.27
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Diluted weighted average common shares (in shares)	42,154	43,401	42,316	43,479
Diluted net income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.71	$ 0.63	$ 1.33	$ 1.26

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPR

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024	Oct. 28, 2023	Oct. 26, 2024	Oct. 28, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 29,853	$ 27,694	$ 56,657	$ 55,620
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Currency translation adjustment	1,612	(3,615)	3,145	(2,568)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax	(17)	(87)	96	133
Net pension amortization, net of tax	16	24	31	47
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	1,611	(3,678)	3,272	(2,388)
Total comprehensive income before noncontrolling interests	31,464	24,016	59,929	53,232
Comprehensive (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(504)	(11)	(1,475)	(418)
Comprehensive income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated	$ 30,960	$ 24,005	$ 58,454	$ 52,814

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 26, 2024	Apr. 27, 2024
Current assets
Cash and equivalents	$ 303,062	$ 341,098
Receivables, net of allowance of $5,586 at 10/26/2024 and $5,076 at 4/27/2024	128,518	139,213
Inventories, net	289,209	263,237
Other current assets	98,372	93,260
Total current assets	819,161	836,808
Property, plant and equipment, net	314,387	298,224
Goodwill	221,950	214,453
Other intangible assets, net	49,345	47,251
Deferred income taxes – long-term	8,388	10,283
Right of use lease assets	453,434	446,466
Other long-term assets, net	61,530	59,957
Total assets	1,928,195	1,913,442
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	107,545	96,486
Lease liabilities, short-term	78,627	77,027
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	248,718	263,768
Total current liabilities	434,890	437,281
Lease liabilities, long-term	411,414	404,724
Other long-term liabilities	61,609	58,077
Shareholders' equity
Preferred shares – 5,000 authorized; none issued	0	0
Common shares, $1.00 par value – 150,000 authorized; 41,647 outstanding at 10/26/2024 and 42,440 outstanding at 4/27/2024	41,647	42,440
Capital in excess of par value	377,258	368,485
Retained earnings	594,632	598,009
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(3,612)	(5,870)
Total La-Z-Boy Incorporated shareholders' equity	1,009,925	1,003,064
Noncontrolling interests	10,357	10,296
Total equity	1,020,282	1,013,360
Total liabilities and equity	$ 1,928,195	$ 1,913,442

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Par

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 26, 2024	Apr. 27, 2024
Current assets
Receivables, allowance	$ 5,586	$ 5,076
Shareholders' equity
Preferred shares, authorized (in shares)	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred shares, issued (in shares)	0	0
Common shares, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 1	$ 1
Common shares, authorized (in shares)	150,000,000	150,000,000
Common shares, outstanding (in shares)	41,647,000	42,440,000

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands		6 Months Ended
		Oct. 26, 2024	Oct. 28, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income		$ 56,657	$ 55,620
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities
Loss on disposal and impairment of assets		40	559
Gain on sale of investments		(113)	(1,136)
Provision for doubtful accounts		477	44
Depreciation and amortization		23,644	25,092
Amortization of right-of-use lease assets		41,817	37,285
Lease impairment/(settlement)		0	(1,175)
Equity-based compensation expense		9,047	7,337
Change in deferred taxes		2,377	(340)
Change in receivables		10,000	(9,843)
Change in inventories		(22,625)	9,757
Change in other assets		(9,626)	(1,361)
Change in payables		12,380	(4,040)
Change in lease liabilities		(42,721)	(38,121)
Change in other liabilities		(13,101)	(22,802)
Net cash provided by operating activities		68,253	56,876
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from disposals of assets		176	4,037
Capital expenditures		(32,769)	(26,501)
Purchases of investments		(5,317)	(17,485)
Proceeds from sales of investments		10,225	21,956
Acquisitions		(17,841)	(7,311)
Net cash used for investing activities		(45,526)	(25,304)
Cash flows from financing activities
Payments on finance lease liabilities		(291)	(206)
Holdback payments for acquisitions		0	(5,000)
Stock issued for stock and employee benefit plans, net of shares withheld for taxes		9,887	(1,859)
Repurchases of common stock		(53,144)	(20,014)
Dividends paid to shareholders		(16,731)	(15,632)
Dividends paid to minority interest joint venture partners	[1]	(1,414)	(1,172)
Net cash used for financing activities		(61,693)	(43,883)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents		930	(900)
Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(38,036)	(13,211)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period		341,098	346,678
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period		303,062	333,467
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities
Capital expenditures included in payables		$ 4,420	$ 3,079
[1] Includes dividends paid to joint venture minority partners resulting from the repatriation of dividends from our foreign earnings that we no longer consider permanently reinvested.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANG

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Total	Common Shares	Capital in Excess of Par Value	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Non-Controlling Interests
Beginning balance at Apr. 29, 2023		$ 952,097	$ 43,318	$ 358,891	$ 545,155	$ (5,528)	$ 10,261
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net income (loss)		27,926			27,479		447
Other comprehensive income (loss)		1,290				1,330	(40)
Stock issued for stock and employee benefit plans, net of cancellations and withholding tax		(1,978)	149	(221)	(1,906)
Repurchase of shares of common stock		(10,007)	(357)	(4,512)	(5,138)
Stock option and restricted stock expense		2,526		2,526
Dividends declared and paid		(7,852)			(7,852)
Dividends declared not paid		(72)			(72)
Ending balance at Jul. 29, 2023		963,930	43,110	356,684	557,666	(4,198)	10,668
Beginning balance at Apr. 29, 2023		952,097	43,318	358,891	545,155	(5,528)	10,261
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net income (loss)		55,620					942
Other comprehensive income (loss)		(2,388)					(524)
Ending balance at Oct. 28, 2023		973,790	42,875	361,409	567,391	(7,392)	9,507
Beginning balance at Jul. 29, 2023		963,930	43,110	356,684	557,666	(4,198)	10,668
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net income (loss)		27,694			27,199		495
Other comprehensive income (loss)		(3,678)				(3,194)	(484)
Stock issued for stock and employee benefit plans, net of cancellations and withholding tax		119	91	32	(4)
Repurchase of shares of common stock		(10,005)	(326)	(118)	(9,561)
Stock option and restricted stock expense		4,811		4,811
Dividends declared and paid	[1]	(8,952)			(7,780)		(1,172)
Dividends declared not paid		(129)			(129)
Ending balance at Oct. 28, 2023		973,790	42,875	361,409	567,391	(7,392)	9,507
Beginning balance at Apr. 27, 2024		1,013,360	42,440	368,485	598,009	(5,870)	10,296
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net income (loss)		26,804			26,159		645
Other comprehensive income (loss)		1,661				1,335	326
Stock issued for stock and employee benefit plans, net of cancellations and withholding tax		7,874	508	10,086	(2,720)
Repurchase of shares of common stock		(33,916)	(933)	(10,325)	(22,658)
Stock option and restricted stock expense		3,175		3,175
Dividends declared and paid		(8,371)			(8,371)
Dividends declared not paid		(111)			(111)
Ending balance at Jul. 27, 2024		1,010,476	42,015	371,421	590,308	(4,535)	11,267
Beginning balance at Apr. 27, 2024		1,013,360	42,440	368,485	598,009	(5,870)	10,296
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net income (loss)		56,657					461
Other comprehensive income (loss)		3,272					1,014
Ending balance at Oct. 26, 2024		1,020,282	41,647	377,258	594,632	(3,612)	10,357
Beginning balance at Jul. 27, 2024		1,010,476	42,015	371,421	590,308	(4,535)	11,267
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net income (loss)		29,853			30,037		(184)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		1,611				923	688
Stock issued for stock and employee benefit plans, net of cancellations and withholding tax		2,013	99	1,920	(6)
Repurchase of shares of common stock		(19,644)	(467)	(1,955)	(17,222)
Stock option and restricted stock expense		5,872		5,872
Dividends declared and paid	[2]	(9,774)			(8,360)		(1,414)
Dividends declared not paid		(125)			(125)
Ending balance at Oct. 26, 2024		$ 1,020,282	$ 41,647	$ 377,258	$ 594,632	$ (3,612)	$ 10,357
[1] Non-controlling interests include dividends paid to joint venture minority partners resulting from the repatriation of dividends from our foreign earnings that we no longer consider permanently reinvested. Non-controlling interests include dividends paid to joint venture minority partners resulting from the repatriation of dividends from our foreign earnings that we no longer consider permanently reinvested.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHA_2

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (Parenthetical) - $ / shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024		Jul. 27, 2024	Oct. 28, 2023		Jul. 29, 2023
Dividends declared and paid (in dollars per share)	$ 0.20	[1]	$ 0.20	$ 0.1815	[1]	$ 0.1815
Dividends declared not paid (in dollars per share)	$ 0.20		$ 0.20	$ 0.1815
Common Shares
Purchases of common stock (in shares)	467		933	326		357
[1] Non-controlling interests include dividends paid to joint venture minority partners resulting from the repatriation of dividends from our foreign earnings that we no longer consider permanently reinvested.

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the consolidated accounts of La-Z-Boy Incorporated and our majority-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company"). We derived the April 27, 2024 balance sheet from our audited financial statements. We prepared the interim financial information in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles ("US GAAP"), which we applied on a basis consistent with those reflected in our fiscal 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), but the information does not include all of the disclosures required by US GAAP. In management’s opinion, the interim financial information includes all adjustments and accruals, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments (except as otherwise disclosed), that are necessary for a fair statement of results for the respective interim periods. The interim results reflected in the accompanying financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that will occur for the full fiscal year ending April 26, 2025. Accounting Pronouncements Adopted in Fiscal 2025 The following table summarizes Accounting Standards Updates ("ASUs"), which were adopted in fiscal 2025, but did not have a material impact on our accounting policies or our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. ASU Description Adoption Date ASU 2023-07 Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures Fiscal 2025 ASU 2023-05 Business Combinations - Joint Venture Formations (Subtopic 805-60): Recognition and Initial Measurement Fiscal 2025 ASU 2023-02 Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures Using the Proportional Amortization Method Fiscal 2025 Accounting Pronouncements not yet Adopted The following table summarizes additional accounting pronouncements which we have not yet adopted, but we believe will not have a material impact on our accounting policies or our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. ASU Description Adoption Date ASU 2023-09 Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures Fiscal 2026 ASU 2024-03 Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses Fiscal 2028

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]
Acquisitions	Acquisitions None of the below acquisitions were significant to our consolidated financial statements, and, therefore, pro-forma financial information is not presented. All of our provisional purchase accounting estimates for the acquisitions completed in fiscal 2025 are based on the information and data available to us as of the time of the issuance of these financial statements, and in accordance with Accounting Standard Codification Topic 805-10-25-15, are subject to change within the first 12 months following the acquisition as we gain additional data. Each of the following Retail acquisitions completed in fiscal 2025 and 2024 reflect a core component of our strategic priorities, which is to grow our company-owned retail business and leverage our integrated retail model (where we earn a combined profit on both the wholesale and retail sales) in suitable geographic markets, alongside the existing La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries ® network. Prior to each Retail acquisition completed in fiscal 2025 and 2024, we licensed to the counterparty the exclusive right to own and operate the La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries ® stores (and to use the associated trademarks and trade name) in each of their respective markets, and we reacquired these rights when we consummated the transaction. These required rights are indefinite-lived because our retailer agreements are perpetual agreements that have no specific expiration date and no renewal options. The effective settlement date of these arrangements resulted in no settlement gain or loss as the contractual terms were at market. For federal income tax purposes, we amortize and deduct these indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill, if any, over 15 years. Melbourne and Cocoa, Florida Acquisition On September 10, 2024, we completed our acquisition of the Melbourne and Cocoa, Florida business that operates two independently owned La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries ® stores and one distribution center for $11.4 million, inclusive of and subject to further customary adjustments. The acquisition also included the purchase of buildings and land for both stores and the distribution center. We paid total cash of $10.0 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2025 and the remaining consideration included forgiveness of accounts receivable and payments based on working capital adjustments. As part of the acquisition, we recorded an indefinite-lived intangible asset of $0.9 million related to the reacquired rights described above. We also recognized $1.7 million of goodwill in our Retail segment related primarily to synergies we expect from the integration of the acquired store and future benefits of these synergies. Davenport, Iowa Acquisition On July 22, 2024, we completed our acquisition of the Davenport, Iowa business that operates one independently owned La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries ® store for $7.4 million, inclusive of and subject to further customary adjustments. We paid total cash of $6.9 million during the first and second quarters of fiscal 2025 and the remaining consideration included forgiveness of accounts receivable and payments based on working capital adjustments. As part of the acquisition, we recorded an indefinite-lived intangible asset of $1.7 million related to the reacquired rights described above. We also recognized $5.1 million of goodwill in our Retail segment related primarily to synergies we expect from the integration of the acquired store and future benefits of these synergies. Prior Year Acquisitions Lafayette, Louisiana Acquisition On October 23, 2023, we completed our acquisition of the Lafayette, Louisiana business that operates one independently owned La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries ® store and one distribution center for $2.8 million, inclusive of customary adjustments. We paid total cash of $2.6 million during the second and third quarters of fiscal 2024 and the remaining consideration included forgiveness of accounts receivable and payments based on working capital adjustments. As part of the acquisition, we recorded an indefinite-lived intangible asset of $0.7 million related to the reacquired rights described above. We also recognized $2.1 million of goodwill in our Retail segment related primarily to synergies we expect from the integration of the acquired store and future benefits of these synergies. Colorado Springs, Colorado Acquisition On July 17, 2023, we completed our acquisition of the Colorado Springs, Colorado business that operates two independently owned La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries ®

Cash and Restricted Cash

Cash and Restricted Cash	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash and Restricted Cash	Cash and Restricted Cash At October 28, 2023, we had restricted cash on deposit with a bank as collateral for certain letters of credit that matured within 12 months. During fiscal 2024, we renewed these letters of credit and as of April 27, 2024, we were no longer required to hold restricted cash as collateral. All of our letters of credit have maturity dates within the next 12 months, and we expect to renew some of these letters of credit when they mature. (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) 10/26/2024 10/28/2023 Cash and cash equivalents $ 303,062 $ 329,632 Restricted cash — 3,835 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 303,062 $ 333,467

Inventories

Inventories	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories A summary of inventories is as follows: (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) 10/26/2024 4/27/2024 Raw materials $ 143,188 $ 125,932 Work in process 19,729 19,443 Finished goods 169,869 161,439 FIFO inventories 332,786 306,814 Excess of FIFO over LIFO (43,577) (43,577) Total inventories $ 289,209 $ 263,237

Goodwill and Other Intangible A

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets We have goodwill on our consolidated balance sheet as follows: Reportable Segment/Unit Reporting Unit Related Acquisition Wholesale Segment United Kingdom Wholesale business in the United Kingdom and Ireland Wholesale Segment United Kingdom La-Z-Boy United Kingdom Manufacturing (Furnico) Retail Segment Retail La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries ® stores Corporate and Other Joybird Joybird The following table summarizes changes in the carrying amount of our goodwill by reportable segment: (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) Wholesale Retail Corporate Total Balance at April 27, 2024 (1) $ 20,085 $ 138,922 $ 55,446 $ 214,453 Acquisitions — 6,801 — 6,801 Translation adjustment 752 (56) — 696 Balance at October 26, 2024 (1) $ 20,837 $ 145,667 $ 55,446 $ 221,950 (1) Includes $26.9 million of accumulated impairment losses in Corporate and Other. We have intangible assets on our consolidated balance sheet as follows: Reportable Segment Intangible Asset Useful Life Wholesale Segment Customer relationships from our acquisition of the wholesale business in the United Kingdom and Ireland Amortizable over 15 year useful life Wholesale Segment American Drew ® trade name Indefinite-lived Retail Segment Reacquired rights to own and operate La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries ® stores Indefinite-lived Corporate and Other Joybird ® trade name Amortizable over eight The following summarizes changes in our intangible assets: (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) Indefinite- Finite-Lived Indefinite- Other Total Balance at April 27, 2024 $ 1,155 $ 1,796 $ 42,640 $ 1,660 $ 47,251 Acquisitions — — 2,585 — 2,585 Amortization — (399) — (112) (511) Translation adjustment — — (42) 62 20 Balance at October 26, 2024 $ 1,155 $ 1,397 $ 45,183 $ 1,610 $ 49,345 We test indefinite-lived intangibles and goodwill for impairment on an annual basis in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, and more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset might be impaired. We test amortizable intangible assets for impairment if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired.

Investments

Investments	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Investments	Investments We have current and long-term investments intended to enhance returns on our cash as well as to fund future obligations of our non-qualified defined benefit retirement plan, our executive deferred compensation plan, and our performance compensation retirement plan. Our short-term investments are included in other current assets and our long-term investments are included in other long-term assets on our consolidated balance sheet. The following summarizes our investments: (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) 10/26/2024 4/27/2024 Short-term investments: Marketable securities $ 1,031 $ 5,553 Held-to-maturity investments 1,384 1,259 Total short-term investments 2,415 6,812 Long-term investments: Marketable securities 12,780 12,690 Total investments $ 15,195 $ 19,502 Investments to enhance returns on cash $ 2,379 $ 6,754 Investments to fund compensation/retirement plans 12,816 12,748 Total investments $ 15,195 $ 19,502 The following is a summary of the unrealized gains, unrealized losses, and fair value by investment type: 10/26/2024 4/27/2024 (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) Gross Gross Fair Value Gross Gross Fair Value Equity securities $ 837 $ — $ 3,892 $ 476 $ — $ 3,728 Fixed income 129 (58) 7,445 15 (72) 12,015 Other 393 (16) 3,858 707 (14) 3,759 Total securities $ 1,359 $ (74) $ 15,195 $ 1,198 $ (86) $ 19,502 The following table summarizes sales of marketable securities: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) 10/26/2024 10/28/2023 10/26/2024 10/28/2023 Proceeds from sales $ 2,346 $ 8,064 $ 10,225 $ 20,468 Gross realized gains 318 1,715 433 1,876 Gross realized losses — (272) (35) (740) The following is a summary of the fair value of fixed income marketable securities, classified as available-for-sale securities, by contractual maturity: (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) 10/26/2024 Within one year $ 994 Securities not due at a single maturity date 6,451 Total $ 7,445

Product Warranties

Product Warranties	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Product Warranties	Product Warranties We accrue an estimated liability for product warranties when we recognize revenue on the sale of warrantied products. We estimate future warranty claims on product sales based on sales volume and our historical claims experience and periodically adjust the provision to reflect changes in actual experience. We incorporate repair costs into our liability estimates, including materials, labor and overhead amounts necessary to perform repairs, and any costs associated with delivering repaired product to our customers. Over 90% of our warranty liability relates to our Wholesale reportable segment, as we generally warrant our products against defects for one one A reconciliation of the changes in our product warranty liability is as follows: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) 10/26/2024 10/28/2023 (1) 10/26/2024 (2) 10/28/2023 (1) Balance as of the beginning of the period $ 29,478 $ 30,794 $ 28,909 $ 30,984 Accruals during the period 8,416 9,038 17,316 17,684 Settlements during the period (8,342) (8,705) (16,673) (17,541) Balance as of the end of the period $ 29,552 $ 31,127 $ 29,552 $ 31,127 (1) Accruals and settlements for fiscal 2024 have been revised. The adjustments were offsetting and had no impact on the liability balance at the end of each reporting period in fiscal 2024 or the amount recognized in the consolidated statement of income for fiscal 2024 (2) $22.0 million and $22.4 million is recorded in accrued expenses and other current liabilities as of October 26, 2024, and April 27, 2024, respectively, while the remainder is included in other long-term liabilities.. We recorded accruals during the periods presented in the table above, primarily to reflect charges that relate to warranties issued during the respective periods.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	Stock-Based Compensation The table below summarizes the total stock-based compensation expense we recognized for all outstanding grants in our consolidated statement of income: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) 10/26/2024 10/28/2023 10/26/2024 10/28/2023 Equity-based awards expense $ 5,872 $ 4,811 $ 9,047 $ 7,337 Liability-based awards expense (1) (57) (35) 104 53 Total stock-based compensation expense $ 5,815 $ 4,776 $ 9,151 $ 7,390 (1) Includes stock appreciation rights, deferred stock units issued to Directors, restricted stock units, and performance-based units. Compensation expense for these awards is based on the market price of our common stock on the grant date and is remeasured each reporting period based on the market value of our common shares on the last day of the reported period. Restricted Stock . During the first six months of fiscal 2025, we granted 241,334 shares of restricted stock units to employees and we also have restricted stock awards outstanding from previous grants. We issue restricted stock at no cost to the employees and account for restricted stock awards as equity-based awards because when they vest, they will be settled in common shares. We recognize compensation expense for restricted stock over the vesting period equal to the fair value on the date our Compensation and Talent Oversight Committee of our board of directors approved the awards. Restricted stock awards vest at 25% per year, beginning one year from the grant date for a term of four years, with continued vesting upon retirement with respect to the fiscal 2023, fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2025 grants. We accelerate the expense for restricted stock granted to retirement-eligible employees over the vesting period, with expense recognized from the grant date through their retirement eligibility date or over the ten months following the grant date, whichever period is longer. We have elected to recognize forfeitures as an adjustment to compensation expense in the same period as the forfeitures occur. The weighted-average fair value of the restricted stock that was awarded in the first six months of fiscal 2025 was $38.05 per share, the market value of our common shares on the date of grant. Restricted Stock Units Issued to Directors. During the second quarter of fiscal 2025, we granted 30,348 restricted stock units to our non-employee directors. Restricted stock units granted to our non-employee directors are offered at no cost to the directors and restricted stock units granted following August 2022 vest on the earlier of the date a director ceases to be a member of the board (for any reason other than the termination of service for cause) or the-one year anniversary of the grant date. We account for these restricted stock units as equity-based awards because when they vest, they will be settled in shares of our common stock. We measure and recognize compensation expense for these awards based on the market price of our common shares on the date of grant. The weighted-average fair value of the restricted stock units granted to our non-employee directors in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 was $40.04 per share. Performance Shares. During the first quarter of fiscal 2025, we granted 163,888 performance-based shares, and we also have performance-based share awards outstanding from previous grants. Payouts of these grants depend on our financial performance (50%) and a market-based condition based on the total return our shareholders receive on their investment in our stock relative to returns earned through investments in other public companies (50%). The performance share opportunity ranges from 50% of the employee’s target award if minimum performance requirements are met to a maximum of 200% of the target award based on the attainment of certain financial and shareholder-return goals over a specific performance period, which is generally three We account for performance-based shares as equity-based awards because when they vest, they will be settled in common shares. In the event of an employee's termination during the vesting period, the potential right to earn shares under this program is generally forfeited and we have elected to recognize forfeitures as an adjustment to compensation expense in the same period in which the forfeitures occur. For shares that vest based on our results relative to the performance goals, we expense as compensation cost the fair value of the shares as of the day we granted the awards recognized over the performance period, taking into account the probability that we will satisfy the performance goals. The fair value of each share of the awards we granted in fiscal 2025 that vest based on attaining performance goals was $35.59, the market value of our common shares on the date we granted the awards less the dividends we expect to pay before the shares vest. For shares that vest based on market conditions, we use a Monte Carlo valuation model to estimate each share’s fair value as of the date of grant. The Monte Carlo valuation model uses multiple simulations to evaluate our probability of achieving various stock price levels to determine our expected performance ranking relative to our peer group. For shares that vest based on market conditions, we expense compensation cost over the vesting period regardless of whether the market condition is ultimately satisfied. Based on the Monte Carlo model, the fair value as of the grant date of the fiscal 2025 grant of shares that vest based on market conditions was $54.67. Stock Options. We did not grant stock options to employees during the first six months of fiscal 2025, but we have stock options outstanding from grants from prior years. We account for stock options as equity-based awards because when they are exercised, they will be settled in common shares. We recognize compensation expense for stock options over the vesting period equal to the fair value on the date our Compensation and Talent Oversight Committee of our board of directors approved the awards. The vesting period for our stock options ranges from one

Accumulated Other Comprehensive

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Activity in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the quarters ended October 26, 2024, and October 28, 2023, is as follows: (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) Translation adjustment Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities Net pension amortization and net actuarial loss Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Balance at July 27, 2024 $ (2,597) $ 359 $ (2,297) $ (4,535) Changes before reclassifications 924 (21) — 903 Amounts reclassified to net income — (2) 21 19 Tax effect — 6 (5) 1 Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated 924 (17) 16 923 Balance at October 26, 2024 $ (1,673) $ 342 $ (2,281) $ (3,612) Balance at July 29, 2023 $ (1,565) $ 75 $ (2,708) $ (4,198) Changes before reclassifications (3,131) (139) — (3,270) Amounts reclassified to net income — 24 31 55 Tax effect — 28 (7) 21 Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated (3,131) (87) 24 (3,194) Balance at October 28, 2023 $ (4,696) $ (12) $ (2,684) $ (7,392) Activity in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the six months ended October 26, 2024, and October 28, 2023, is as follows: (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) Translation adjustment Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities Net pension amortization and net actuarial loss Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Balance at April 27, 2024 $ (3,804) $ 246 $ (2,312) $ (5,870) Changes before reclassifications 2,131 129 — 2,260 Amounts reclassified to net income — (2) 41 39 Tax effect — (31) (10) (41) Other comprehensive income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated 2,131 96 31 2,258 Balance at October 26, 2024 $ (1,673) $ 342 $ (2,281) $ (3,612) Balance at April 29, 2023 $ (2,652) $ (145) $ (2,731) $ (5,528) Changes before reclassifications (2,044) (154) — (2,198) Amounts reclassified to net income — 331 62 393 Tax effect — (44) (15) (59) Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated (2,044) 133 47 (1,864) Balance at October 28, 2023 $ (4,696) $ (12) $ (2,684) $ (7,392) We reclassified both the unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities and the net pension amortization from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net income through other income (expense), net. The components of noncontrolling interest were as follows: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) 10/26/2024 10/28/2023 10/26/2024 10/28/2023 Balance as of the beginning of the period $ 11,267 $ 10,668 $ 10,296 $ 10,261 Net income (loss) (184) 495 461 942 Other comprehensive income (loss) 688 (484) 1,014 (524) Dividends distributed to joint venture minority partners (1,414) (1,172) (1,414) (1,172) Balance as of the end of the period $ 10,357 $ 9,507 $ 10,357 $ 9,507

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition Our revenue is primarily derived from product sales. We report product sales net of discounts and recognize them when control (rights and obligations associated with the product) passes to the customer. For sales to furniture retailers or distributors, control typically transfers when we ship the product. In cases where we sell directly to the end consumer, control of the product is generally transferred upon delivery. For shipping and handling activities, we have elected to apply the accounting policy election permitted in ASC 606-10-25-18B, which allows an entity to account for shipping and handling activities as fulfillment activities (rather than as a promised good or service) when the activities are performed even if those activities are performed after the control of the good has been transferred. We expense shipping and handling costs at the time we recognize revenue in accordance with this election. For sales tax, we have elected to apply the accounting policy election permitted in ASC 606-10-32-2A, which allows an entity to exclude from the measurement of the transaction price all taxes imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing transaction and collected by the entity from a customer, including sales, use, excise, value-added, and franchise taxes (collectively referred to as sales taxes). This allows us to present revenue net of these certain types of taxes. We have elected the practical expedient permitted in ASC 606-10-32-18, which allows an entity to recognize the promised amount of consideration without adjusting for the effects of a significant financing component if the contract has a duration of one year or less. As our contracts typically are less than one year in length and do not have significant financing components, we have not adjusted consideration. The following table presents our revenue disaggregated by product category and by segment or unit: Quarter Ended October 26, 2024 Quarter Ended October 28, 2023 (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) Wholesale Retail Corporate Total Wholesale Retail Corporate Total Upholstered Furniture $ 287,105 $ 179,772 $ 32,387 $ 499,264 $ 287,016 $ 172,989 $ 26,101 $ 486,106 Casegoods Furniture 19,962 12,503 2,401 34,866 18,970 12,942 2,582 34,494 Delivery 40,306 8,093 2,208 50,607 43,655 7,987 1,755 53,397 Other (1) 16,524 21,196 5,091 42,811 15,326 20,391 5,794 41,511 Total $ 363,897 $ 221,564 $ 42,087 $ 627,548 $ 364,967 $ 214,309 $ 36,232 $ 615,508 Eliminations (106,521) (104,073) Consolidated Net Sales $ 521,027 $ 511,435 Six Months Ended October 26, 2024 Six Months Ended October 28, 2023 (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) Wholesale Retail Corporate Total Wholesale Retail Corporate Total Upholstered Furniture $ 568,285 $ 346,647 $ 60,263 $ 975,195 $ 547,389 $ 343,703 $ 54,791 $ 945,883 Casegoods Furniture 36,050 23,878 5,520 65,448 38,223 24,775 5,492 68,490 Delivery 78,819 15,475 4,276 98,570 83,698 15,558 3,657 102,913 Other (1) 31,643 37,934 10,736 80,313 29,132 38,516 12,353 80,001 Total $ 714,797 $ 423,934 $ 80,795 $ 1,219,526 $ 698,442 $ 422,552 $ 76,293 $ 1,197,287 Eliminations (202,967) (204,201) Consolidated Net Sales $ 1,016,559 $ 993,086 (1) Primarily includes revenue for advertising, royalties, parts, accessories, after-treatment products, surcharges, rebates and other sales incentives. Upholstered Furniture - Includes revenue for upholstered furniture, such as recliners, sofas, loveseats, chairs, sectionals, modulars, and ottomans. This revenue includes sales to La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries ® stores (including company-owned stores), operators of La-Z-Boy Comfort Studio ® locations, England Custom Comfort Center locations, other major dealers, independent retailers, and the end consumer. Casegoods Furniture - Includes revenue for casegoods furniture typically found in a bedroom, such as beds, chests, dressers, nightstands and benches; furniture typically found in the dining room, such as dining tables, storage units, and stools; and furniture typically found throughout the home, such as cocktail tables, chairsides, sofa tables, end tables, and entertainment centers. This revenue includes sales to La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries ® stores (including company-owned stores), independent retailers, and the end consumer. Contract Assets and Liabilities. We receive customer deposits from end consumers before we recognize revenue and in some cases, we have the unconditional right to collect the remaining portion of the order price before we fulfill our performance obligation, resulting in a contract asset and a corresponding deferred revenue liability. In our consolidated balance sheet, customer deposits and deferred revenue (collectively, the "contract liabilities") are reported in accrued expenses and other current liabilities while contract assets are reported as other current assets. The following table presents our contract assets and liabilities: (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) 10/26/2024 4/27/2024 Contract assets $ 34,672 $ 35,518 Customer deposits $ 85,918 $ 88,798 Deferred revenue 34,672 35,518 Total contract liabilities (1) $ 120,590 $ 124,316 (1) During the six months ended October 26, 2024, we recognized revenue of $115.6 million related to our contract liability balance at April 27, 2024.

Segment Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information Our reportable operating segments include the Wholesale segment and the Retail segment. Wholesale Segment . Our Wholesale segment consists primarily of four operating segments: La-Z-Boy, our largest operating segment, our England subsidiary, our casegoods operating segment that sells furniture under three brands (American Drew ® , Hammary ® , and Kincaid ® ), and our international operating segment, which includes our international La-Z-Boy wholesale and manufacturing businesses. We aggregate these operating segments into one reportable segment because they are economically similar and meet the other aggregation criteria for determining reportable segments. Our Wholesale segment manufactures and imports upholstered furniture, such as recliners and motion furniture, sofas, loveseats, chairs, sectionals, modulars, ottomans and sleeper sofas, and imports casegoods (wood) furniture, such as bedroom sets, dining room sets, entertainment centers and occasional pieces. The Wholesale segment sells directly to La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries ® stores, operators of La-Z-Boy Comfort Studio ® locations, England Custom Comfort Center locations, major dealers, and a wide cross-section of other independent retailers. Retail Segment . Our Retail segment consists of one operating segment comprised of our 193 company-owned La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries ® stores. The Retail segment sells primarily upholstered furniture, in addition to some casegoods and other home furnishings accessories, to end consumers through these stores. Corporate and Other . Corporate and Other includes the shared costs for corporate functions, including human resources, information technology, finance and legal, in addition to revenue generated through royalty agreements with companies licensed to use the La-Z-Boy ® brand name on various products. We consider our corporate functions to be other business activities and have aggregated them with our other insignificant operating segments, including our global trading company in Hong Kong and Joybird, an e-commerce retailer that manufactures upholstered furniture, such as sofas, loveseats, chairs, ottomans, sleeper sofas and beds, and also imports casegoods (wood) furniture, such as occasional tables and other accessories. Joybird sells to the end consumer primarily online through its website, www.joybird.com, and through small-format stores in key urban markets. None of the operating segments included in Corporate and Other meet the requirements of reportable segments. The following table presents sales and operating income (loss) by segment: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) 10/26/2024 10/28/2023 10/26/2024 10/28/2023 Sales Wholesale segment: Sales to external customers $ 258,983 $ 263,738 $ 515,003 $ 499,989 Intersegment sales 104,914 101,229 199,794 198,453 Wholesale segment sales 363,897 364,967 714,797 698,442 Retail segment sales 221,564 214,309 423,934 422,552 Corporate and Other: Sales to external customers 40,480 33,388 77,622 70,545 Intersegment sales 1,607 2,844 3,173 5,748 Corporate and Other sales 42,087 36,232 80,795 76,293 Eliminations (106,521) (104,073) (202,967) (204,201) Consolidated sales $ 521,027 $ 511,435 $ 1,016,559 $ 993,086 Operating Income (Loss) Wholesale segment $ 24,529 $ 21,450 $ 48,528 $ 44,953 Retail segment 27,897 27,935 48,546 57,199 Corporate and Other (13,654) (15,773) (25,932) (34,014) Consolidated operating income 38,772 33,612 71,142 68,138 Interest expense (99) (101) (309) (223) Interest income 3,730 4,042 8,154 7,098 Other income (expense), net (1,879) 104 (2,497) 660 Income before income taxes $ 40,524 $ 37,657 $ 76,490 $ 75,673

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	Income Taxes Our effective tax rate was 26.3% and 25.9% for the second quarter and six months ended October 26, 2024, respectively, compared with 26.5% for both the second quarter and six months ended October 28, 2023. Our effective tax rate varies from the 21% federal statutory rate primarily due to state taxes.

Earnings per Share

Earnings per Share	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings per Share	Earnings per Share The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators we used in our computations of basic and diluted earnings per share: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended (Unaudited, amounts in thousands, except per share data) 10/26/2024 10/28/2023 10/26/2024 10/28/2023 Numerator (basic and diluted): Net income available to common Shareholders $ 30,037 $ 27,199 $ 56,196 $ 54,678 Denominator: Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 41,708 43,008 41,880 43,123 Contingent common shares 270 296 261 289 Stock option dilution 176 97 175 67 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 42,154 43,401 42,316 43,479 Earnings per Share: Basic $ 0.72 $ 0.63 $ 1.34 $ 1.27 Diluted (1) $ 0.71 $ 0.63 $ 1.33 $ 1.26 (1) Diluted earnings per share was computed using the treasury stock method. The values for contingent common shares set forth above reflect the dilutive effect of common shares that we would have issued to employees under the terms of performance-based share awards if the relevant performance period for the award had been the reporting period.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements Accounting standards require that we put financial assets and liabilities into one of three categories based on the inputs we use to value them: • Level 1 — Financial assets and liabilities, the values of which are based on unadjusted quoted market prices for identical assets and liabilities in an active market that we have the ability to access. • Level 2 — Financial assets and liabilities, the values of which are based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or on model inputs that are observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. • Level 3 — Financial assets and liabilities, the values of which are based on prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. Accounting standards require that in making fair value measurements, we use observable market data when available. When inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, we categorize the fair value measurement as being in the lowest level that is significant to the measurement. We recognize transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy at the end of the reporting period in which they occur. In addition to assets and liabilities that we record at fair value on a recurring basis, we are required to record assets and liabilities at fair value on a non-recurring basis. We measure non-financial assets such as other intangible assets, goodwill, and other long-lived assets at fair value when there is an indicator of impairment, and we record them at fair value only when we recognize an impairment loss. The following table presents the fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities we measured at fair value on a recurring basis at October 26, 2024 and April 27, 2024. There were no transfers into or out of Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 for any of the periods presented. At October 26, 2024 Fair Value Measurements (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 NAV(1) Total Assets Marketable securities $ — $ 3,468 $ — $ 10,343 $ 13,811 Held-to-maturity investments 1,384 — — — 1,384 Total assets $ 1,384 $ 3,468 $ — $ 10,343 $ 15,195 At April 27, 2024 Fair Value Measurements (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 NAV(1) Total Assets Marketable securities $ — $ 7,996 $ — $ 10,247 $ 18,243 Held-to-maturity investments 1,259 — — — 1,259 Total assets $ 1,259 $ 7,996 $ — $ 10,247 $ 19,502 (1) Certain marketable securities investments are measured at fair value using net asset value per share under the practical expedient methodology. At October 26, 2024 and April 27, 2024, we held marketable securities intended to enhance returns on our cash and to fund future obligations of certain retirement plans.

Pay vs Performance Disclosure

Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024	Oct. 28, 2023	Oct. 26, 2024	Oct. 28, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Net Income (Loss)	$ 30,037	$ 27,199	$ 56,196	$ 54,678

Insider Trading Arrangements

Insider Trading Arrangements	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false

Basis of Presentation (Policies

Basis of Presentation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Accounting Pronouncements Adopted in Fiscal 2025 and Accounting Pronouncements not yet Adopted	Accounting Pronouncements Adopted in Fiscal 2025 The following table summarizes Accounting Standards Updates ("ASUs"), which were adopted in fiscal 2025, but did not have a material impact on our accounting policies or our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. ASU Description Adoption Date ASU 2023-07 Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures Fiscal 2025 ASU 2023-05 Business Combinations - Joint Venture Formations (Subtopic 805-60): Recognition and Initial Measurement Fiscal 2025 ASU 2023-02 Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures Using the Proportional Amortization Method Fiscal 2025 Accounting Pronouncements not yet Adopted The following table summarizes additional accounting pronouncements which we have not yet adopted, but we believe will not have a material impact on our accounting policies or our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. ASU Description Adoption Date ASU 2023-09 Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures Fiscal 2026 ASU 2024-03 Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses Fiscal 2028

Basis of Presentation (Tables)

Basis of Presentation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements Adopted and Not Yet Adopted	The following table summarizes Accounting Standards Updates ("ASUs"), which were adopted in fiscal 2025, but did not have a material impact on our accounting policies or our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. ASU Description Adoption Date ASU 2023-07 Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures Fiscal 2025 ASU 2023-05 Business Combinations - Joint Venture Formations (Subtopic 805-60): Recognition and Initial Measurement Fiscal 2025 ASU 2023-02 Investments - Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323): Accounting for Investments in Tax Credit Structures Using the Proportional Amortization Method Fiscal 2025 Accounting Pronouncements not yet Adopted The following table summarizes additional accounting pronouncements which we have not yet adopted, but we believe will not have a material impact on our accounting policies or our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. ASU Description Adoption Date ASU 2023-09 Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures Fiscal 2026 ASU 2024-03 Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses Fiscal 2028

Cash and Restricted Cash (Table

Cash and Restricted Cash (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Schedule of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash	(Unaudited, amounts in thousands) 10/26/2024 10/28/2023 Cash and cash equivalents $ 303,062 $ 329,632 Restricted cash — 3,835 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 303,062 $ 333,467

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventories	A summary of inventories is as follows: (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) 10/26/2024 4/27/2024 Raw materials $ 143,188 $ 125,932 Work in process 19,729 19,443 Finished goods 169,869 161,439 FIFO inventories 332,786 306,814 Excess of FIFO over LIFO (43,577) (43,577) Total inventories $ 289,209 $ 263,237

Goodwill and Other Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill	We have goodwill on our consolidated balance sheet as follows: Reportable Segment/Unit Reporting Unit Related Acquisition Wholesale Segment United Kingdom Wholesale business in the United Kingdom and Ireland Wholesale Segment United Kingdom La-Z-Boy United Kingdom Manufacturing (Furnico) Retail Segment Retail La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries ® stores Corporate and Other Joybird Joybird The following table summarizes changes in the carrying amount of our goodwill by reportable segment: (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) Wholesale Retail Corporate Total Balance at April 27, 2024 (1) $ 20,085 $ 138,922 $ 55,446 $ 214,453 Acquisitions — 6,801 — 6,801 Translation adjustment 752 (56) — 696 Balance at October 26, 2024 (1) $ 20,837 $ 145,667 $ 55,446 $ 221,950 (1)
Schedule of Other Intangible Assets - Indefinite-Lived	We have intangible assets on our consolidated balance sheet as follows: Reportable Segment Intangible Asset Useful Life Wholesale Segment Customer relationships from our acquisition of the wholesale business in the United Kingdom and Ireland Amortizable over 15 year useful life Wholesale Segment American Drew ® trade name Indefinite-lived Retail Segment Reacquired rights to own and operate La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries ® stores Indefinite-lived Corporate and Other Joybird ® trade name Amortizable over eight The following summarizes changes in our intangible assets: (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) Indefinite- Finite-Lived Indefinite- Other Total Balance at April 27, 2024 $ 1,155 $ 1,796 $ 42,640 $ 1,660 $ 47,251 Acquisitions — — 2,585 — 2,585 Amortization — (399) — (112) (511) Translation adjustment — — (42) 62 20 Balance at October 26, 2024 $ 1,155 $ 1,397 $ 45,183 $ 1,610 $ 49,345
Schedule of Other Intangible Assets - Finite-Lived	We have intangible assets on our consolidated balance sheet as follows: Reportable Segment Intangible Asset Useful Life Wholesale Segment Customer relationships from our acquisition of the wholesale business in the United Kingdom and Ireland Amortizable over 15 year useful life Wholesale Segment American Drew ® trade name Indefinite-lived Retail Segment Reacquired rights to own and operate La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries ® stores Indefinite-lived Corporate and Other Joybird ® trade name Amortizable over eight The following summarizes changes in our intangible assets: (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) Indefinite- Finite-Lived Indefinite- Other Total Balance at April 27, 2024 $ 1,155 $ 1,796 $ 42,640 $ 1,660 $ 47,251 Acquisitions — — 2,585 — 2,585 Amortization — (399) — (112) (511) Translation adjustment — — (42) 62 20 Balance at October 26, 2024 $ 1,155 $ 1,397 $ 45,183 $ 1,610 $ 49,345

Investments (Tables)

Investments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Schedule of Investments	The following summarizes our investments: (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) 10/26/2024 4/27/2024 Short-term investments: Marketable securities $ 1,031 $ 5,553 Held-to-maturity investments 1,384 1,259 Total short-term investments 2,415 6,812 Long-term investments: Marketable securities 12,780 12,690 Total investments $ 15,195 $ 19,502 Investments to enhance returns on cash $ 2,379 $ 6,754 Investments to fund compensation/retirement plans 12,816 12,748 Total investments $ 15,195 $ 19,502
Schedule of Unrealized Gains, Unrealized Losses and Fair Value	The following is a summary of the unrealized gains, unrealized losses, and fair value by investment type: 10/26/2024 4/27/2024 (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) Gross Gross Fair Value Gross Gross Fair Value Equity securities $ 837 $ — $ 3,892 $ 476 $ — $ 3,728 Fixed income 129 (58) 7,445 15 (72) 12,015 Other 393 (16) 3,858 707 (14) 3,759 Total securities $ 1,359 $ (74) $ 15,195 $ 1,198 $ (86) $ 19,502
Schedule of Sales of Marketable Securities	The following table summarizes sales of marketable securities: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) 10/26/2024 10/28/2023 10/26/2024 10/28/2023 Proceeds from sales $ 2,346 $ 8,064 $ 10,225 $ 20,468 Gross realized gains 318 1,715 433 1,876 Gross realized losses — (272) (35) (740)
Schedule of Fair Value of Fixed Income Marketable Securities	The following is a summary of the fair value of fixed income marketable securities, classified as available-for-sale securities, by contractual maturity: (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) 10/26/2024 Within one year $ 994 Securities not due at a single maturity date 6,451 Total $ 7,445

Product Warranties (Tables)

Product Warranties (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Reconciliation of Changes in Product Warranty Liability	A reconciliation of the changes in our product warranty liability is as follows: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) 10/26/2024 10/28/2023 (1) 10/26/2024 (2) 10/28/2023 (1) Balance as of the beginning of the period $ 29,478 $ 30,794 $ 28,909 $ 30,984 Accruals during the period 8,416 9,038 17,316 17,684 Settlements during the period (8,342) (8,705) (16,673) (17,541) Balance as of the end of the period $ 29,552 $ 31,127 $ 29,552 $ 31,127 (1) Accruals and settlements for fiscal 2024 have been revised. The adjustments were offsetting and had no impact on the liability balance at the end of each reporting period in fiscal 2024 or the amount recognized in the consolidated statement of income for fiscal 2024 (2) $22.0 million and $22.4 million is recorded in accrued expenses and other current liabilities as of October 26, 2024, and April 27, 2024, respectively, while the remainder is included in other long-term liabilities..

Stock-Based Compensation (Table

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Schedule of Total Stock-based Compensation Expense	The table below summarizes the total stock-based compensation expense we recognized for all outstanding grants in our consolidated statement of income: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) 10/26/2024 10/28/2023 10/26/2024 10/28/2023 Equity-based awards expense $ 5,872 $ 4,811 $ 9,047 $ 7,337 Liability-based awards expense (1) (57) (35) 104 53 Total stock-based compensation expense $ 5,815 $ 4,776 $ 9,151 $ 7,390 (1)

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Schedule of Activity in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Activity in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the quarters ended October 26, 2024, and October 28, 2023, is as follows: (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) Translation adjustment Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities Net pension amortization and net actuarial loss Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Balance at July 27, 2024 $ (2,597) $ 359 $ (2,297) $ (4,535) Changes before reclassifications 924 (21) — 903 Amounts reclassified to net income — (2) 21 19 Tax effect — 6 (5) 1 Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated 924 (17) 16 923 Balance at October 26, 2024 $ (1,673) $ 342 $ (2,281) $ (3,612) Balance at July 29, 2023 $ (1,565) $ 75 $ (2,708) $ (4,198) Changes before reclassifications (3,131) (139) — (3,270) Amounts reclassified to net income — 24 31 55 Tax effect — 28 (7) 21 Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated (3,131) (87) 24 (3,194) Balance at October 28, 2023 $ (4,696) $ (12) $ (2,684) $ (7,392) Activity in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the six months ended October 26, 2024, and October 28, 2023, is as follows: (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) Translation adjustment Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities Net pension amortization and net actuarial loss Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Balance at April 27, 2024 $ (3,804) $ 246 $ (2,312) $ (5,870) Changes before reclassifications 2,131 129 — 2,260 Amounts reclassified to net income — (2) 41 39 Tax effect — (31) (10) (41) Other comprehensive income attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated 2,131 96 31 2,258 Balance at October 26, 2024 $ (1,673) $ 342 $ (2,281) $ (3,612) Balance at April 29, 2023 $ (2,652) $ (145) $ (2,731) $ (5,528) Changes before reclassifications (2,044) (154) — (2,198) Amounts reclassified to net income — 331 62 393 Tax effect — (44) (15) (59) Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated (2,044) 133 47 (1,864) Balance at October 28, 2023 $ (4,696) $ (12) $ (2,684) $ (7,392)
Schedule of Components of Non-controlling Interest	The components of noncontrolling interest were as follows: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) 10/26/2024 10/28/2023 10/26/2024 10/28/2023 Balance as of the beginning of the period $ 11,267 $ 10,668 $ 10,296 $ 10,261 Net income (loss) (184) 495 461 942 Other comprehensive income (loss) 688 (484) 1,014 (524) Dividends distributed to joint venture minority partners (1,414) (1,172) (1,414) (1,172) Balance as of the end of the period $ 10,357 $ 9,507 $ 10,357 $ 9,507

Revenue Recognition (Tables)

Revenue Recognition (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue	The following table presents our revenue disaggregated by product category and by segment or unit: Quarter Ended October 26, 2024 Quarter Ended October 28, 2023 (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) Wholesale Retail Corporate Total Wholesale Retail Corporate Total Upholstered Furniture $ 287,105 $ 179,772 $ 32,387 $ 499,264 $ 287,016 $ 172,989 $ 26,101 $ 486,106 Casegoods Furniture 19,962 12,503 2,401 34,866 18,970 12,942 2,582 34,494 Delivery 40,306 8,093 2,208 50,607 43,655 7,987 1,755 53,397 Other (1) 16,524 21,196 5,091 42,811 15,326 20,391 5,794 41,511 Total $ 363,897 $ 221,564 $ 42,087 $ 627,548 $ 364,967 $ 214,309 $ 36,232 $ 615,508 Eliminations (106,521) (104,073) Consolidated Net Sales $ 521,027 $ 511,435 Six Months Ended October 26, 2024 Six Months Ended October 28, 2023 (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) Wholesale Retail Corporate Total Wholesale Retail Corporate Total Upholstered Furniture $ 568,285 $ 346,647 $ 60,263 $ 975,195 $ 547,389 $ 343,703 $ 54,791 $ 945,883 Casegoods Furniture 36,050 23,878 5,520 65,448 38,223 24,775 5,492 68,490 Delivery 78,819 15,475 4,276 98,570 83,698 15,558 3,657 102,913 Other (1) 31,643 37,934 10,736 80,313 29,132 38,516 12,353 80,001 Total $ 714,797 $ 423,934 $ 80,795 $ 1,219,526 $ 698,442 $ 422,552 $ 76,293 $ 1,197,287 Eliminations (202,967) (204,201) Consolidated Net Sales $ 1,016,559 $ 993,086 (1) Primarily includes revenue for advertising, royalties, parts, accessories, after-treatment products, surcharges, rebates and other sales incentives.
Schedule of Contract with Customer, Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities	The following table presents our contract assets and liabilities: (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) 10/26/2024 4/27/2024 Contract assets $ 34,672 $ 35,518 Customer deposits $ 85,918 $ 88,798 Deferred revenue 34,672 35,518 Total contract liabilities (1) $ 120,590 $ 124,316 (1) During the six months ended October 26, 2024, we recognized revenue of $115.6 million related to our contract liability balance at April 27, 2024.

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Operating Income (Loss) by Segment	The following table presents sales and operating income (loss) by segment: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) 10/26/2024 10/28/2023 10/26/2024 10/28/2023 Sales Wholesale segment: Sales to external customers $ 258,983 $ 263,738 $ 515,003 $ 499,989 Intersegment sales 104,914 101,229 199,794 198,453 Wholesale segment sales 363,897 364,967 714,797 698,442 Retail segment sales 221,564 214,309 423,934 422,552 Corporate and Other: Sales to external customers 40,480 33,388 77,622 70,545 Intersegment sales 1,607 2,844 3,173 5,748 Corporate and Other sales 42,087 36,232 80,795 76,293 Eliminations (106,521) (104,073) (202,967) (204,201) Consolidated sales $ 521,027 $ 511,435 $ 1,016,559 $ 993,086 Operating Income (Loss) Wholesale segment $ 24,529 $ 21,450 $ 48,528 $ 44,953 Retail segment 27,897 27,935 48,546 57,199 Corporate and Other (13,654) (15,773) (25,932) (34,014) Consolidated operating income 38,772 33,612 71,142 68,138 Interest expense (99) (101) (309) (223) Interest income 3,730 4,042 8,154 7,098 Other income (expense), net (1,879) 104 (2,497) 660 Income before income taxes $ 40,524 $ 37,657 $ 76,490 $ 75,673

Earnings per Share (Tables)

Earnings per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share	The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators we used in our computations of basic and diluted earnings per share: Quarter Ended Six Months Ended (Unaudited, amounts in thousands, except per share data) 10/26/2024 10/28/2023 10/26/2024 10/28/2023 Numerator (basic and diluted): Net income available to common Shareholders $ 30,037 $ 27,199 $ 56,196 $ 54,678 Denominator: Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 41,708 43,008 41,880 43,123 Contingent common shares 270 296 261 289 Stock option dilution 176 97 175 67 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 42,154 43,401 42,316 43,479 Earnings per Share: Basic $ 0.72 $ 0.63 $ 1.34 $ 1.27 Diluted (1) $ 0.71 $ 0.63 $ 1.33 $ 1.26 (1) Diluted earnings per share was computed using the treasury stock method.

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of Fair Value Hierarchy	The following table presents the fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities we measured at fair value on a recurring basis at October 26, 2024 and April 27, 2024. There were no transfers into or out of Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 for any of the periods presented. At October 26, 2024 Fair Value Measurements (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 NAV(1) Total Assets Marketable securities $ — $ 3,468 $ — $ 10,343 $ 13,811 Held-to-maturity investments 1,384 — — — 1,384 Total assets $ 1,384 $ 3,468 $ — $ 10,343 $ 15,195 At April 27, 2024 Fair Value Measurements (Unaudited, amounts in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 NAV(1) Total Assets Marketable securities $ — $ 7,996 $ — $ 10,247 $ 18,243 Held-to-maturity investments 1,259 — — — 1,259 Total assets $ 1,259 $ 7,996 $ — $ 10,247 $ 19,502 (1)

Acquisitions (Details)

Acquisitions (Details) $ in Thousands					3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 23, 2024 USD ($) store	Sep. 10, 2024 USD ($) store	Jul. 22, 2024 USD ($) store	Jul. 17, 2023 USD ($) store	Oct. 26, 2024 USD ($)	Oct. 26, 2024 USD ($)	Jan. 27, 2024 USD ($)	Apr. 27, 2024 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill assets, useful life (in years)						15 years
Indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired						$ 2,585
Goodwill					$ 221,950	221,950		$ 214,453
Melbourne and Cocoa, Florida | Independently-owned Business
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of stores acquired | store		2
Number of distribution center acquired | store		1
Consideration transferred		$ 11,400
Cash paid					$ 10,000
Indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired		900
Melbourne and Cocoa, Florida | Independently-owned Business | Retail
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 1,700
Davenport, Iowa | Independently-owned Business
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of stores acquired | store			1
Consideration transferred			$ 7,400
Cash paid						$ 6,900
Indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired			1,700
Davenport, Iowa | Independently-owned Business | Retail
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill			$ 5,100
Lafayette, Louisiana | Independently-owned Business
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of stores acquired | store	1
Number of distribution center acquired | store	1
Consideration transferred	$ 2,800
Cash paid							$ 2,600
Indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired	700
Lafayette, Louisiana | Independently-owned Business | Retail
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 2,100
Colorado Springs, Colorado | Independently-owned Business
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of stores acquired | store				2
Number of distribution center acquired | store				1
Consideration transferred				$ 6,000
Cash paid				5,600
Indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired				2,100
Colorado Springs, Colorado | Independently-owned Business | Retail
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill				$ 2,200

Cash and Restricted Cash (Detai

Cash and Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 26, 2024	Apr. 27, 2024	Oct. 28, 2023	Apr. 29, 2023
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 303,062	$ 341,098	$ 329,632
Restricted cash	0		3,835
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$ 303,062	$ 341,098	$ 333,467	$ 346,678

Inventories (Details)

Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 26, 2024	Apr. 27, 2024
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Raw materials	$ 143,188	$ 125,932
Work in process	19,729	19,443
Finished goods	169,869	161,439
FIFO inventories	332,786	306,814
Excess of FIFO over LIFO	(43,577)	(43,577)
Total inventories	$ 289,209	$ 263,237

Goodwill and Other Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024 USD ($)
Roll-forward of goodwill
Balance at beginning of period	$ 214,453
Acquisitions	6,801
Translation adjustment	696
Balance at end of period	221,950
Corporate and Other
Roll-forward of goodwill
Balance at beginning of period	55,446
Acquisitions	0
Translation adjustment	0
Balance at end of period	55,446
Goodwill, impairment loss	26,900
Wholesale Segment | Operating Segments
Roll-forward of goodwill
Balance at beginning of period	20,085
Acquisitions	0
Translation adjustment	752
Balance at end of period	20,837
Retail Segment | Operating Segments
Roll-forward of goodwill
Balance at beginning of period	138,922
Acquisitions	6,801
Translation adjustment	(56)
Balance at end of period	$ 145,667

Goodwill and Other Intangible_4

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Other Intangible Assets (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024 USD ($)
Roll-forward of other intangible assets
Balance at beginning of period	$ 47,251
Acquisitions	2,585
Amortization	(511)
Translation adjustment	20
Balance at end of period	49,345
Finite-Lived Trade Name
Roll-forward of other intangible assets
Balance at beginning of period	1,796
Acquisitions	0
Amortization	(399)
Translation adjustment	0
Balance at end of period	1,397
Other Intangible Assets
Roll-forward of other intangible assets
Balance at beginning of period	1,660
Acquisitions	0
Amortization	(112)
Translation adjustment	62
Balance at end of period	1,610
Finite-Lived Trade Name
Roll-forward of other intangible assets
Balance at beginning of period	1,155
Acquisitions	0
Amortization	0
Translation adjustment	0
Balance at end of period	1,155
Indefinite- Lived Reacquired Rights
Roll-forward of other intangible assets
Balance at beginning of period	42,640
Acquisitions	2,585
Amortization	0
Translation adjustment	(42)
Balance at end of period	$ 45,183
Corporate and Other
Other intangible assets
Useful life (in years)	8 years
Maximum | Wholesale Segment | Operating Segments
Other intangible assets
Useful life (in years)	15 years

Investments - Schedule of Inves

Investments - Schedule of Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 26, 2024	Apr. 27, 2024
Summary of Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total investments	$ 15,195	$ 19,502
Investments to enhance returns on cash
Summary of Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total investments	2,379	6,754
Investments to fund compensation/retirement plans
Summary of Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Total investments	12,816	12,748
Short-term investments
Summary of Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Marketable securities	1,031	5,553
Held-to-maturity investments	1,384	1,259
Total investments	2,415	6,812
Long-term investments
Summary of Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Marketable securities	$ 12,780	$ 12,690

Investments - Schedule of Unrea

Investments - Schedule of Unrealized Gains and Losses and Fair Value (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 26, 2024	Apr. 27, 2024
Summary of Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Gross Unrealized  Gains	$ 1,359	$ 1,198
Gross Unrealized  Losses	(74)	(86)
Fair Value	15,195	19,502
Equity securities
Summary of Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Gross Unrealized  Gains	837	476
Gross Unrealized  Losses	0	0
Fair Value	3,892	3,728
Fixed income
Summary of Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Gross Unrealized  Gains	129	15
Gross Unrealized  Losses	(58)	(72)
Fair Value	7,445	12,015
Other
Summary of Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Gross Unrealized  Gains	393	707
Gross Unrealized  Losses	(16)	(14)
Fair Value	$ 3,858	$ 3,759

Investments - Schedule of Sales

Investments - Schedule of Sales and Maturities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024	Oct. 28, 2023	Oct. 26, 2024	Oct. 28, 2023
Sales of Marketable Securities
Proceeds from sales	$ 2,346	$ 8,064	$ 10,225	$ 20,468
Gross realized gains	318	1,715	433	1,876
Gross realized losses	0	$ (272)	(35)	$ (740)
Fair Value of Available-For-Sale Securities By Contractual Maturity
Within one year	994		994
Securities not due at a single maturity date	6,451		6,451
Total	$ 7,445		$ 7,445

Product Warranties (Details)

Product Warranties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024	Oct. 28, 2023	Oct. 26, 2024	Oct. 28, 2023	Apr. 27, 2024
Reconciliation of changes in product warranty liability
Balance as of the beginning of the period	$ 29,478	$ 30,794	$ 28,909	$ 30,984
Accruals during the period	8,416	9,038	17,316	17,684
Settlements during the period	(8,342)	(8,705)	(16,673)	(17,541)
Balance as of the end of the period	29,552	$ 31,127	29,552	$ 31,127
Product warranty liability accrued	$ 22,000		$ 22,000		$ 22,400
Minimum | Wholesale Segment
Product Warranties
Percentage of warranty liability relating to the segment			90%
Fabric and leather | Minimum | Wholesale Segment
Product Warranties
Warranty term (in years)			1 year
Fabric and leather | Maximum | Wholesale Segment
Product Warranties
Warranty term (in years)			3 years
Cushions and padding | Minimum | Wholesale Segment
Product Warranties
Warranty term (in years)			1 year
Cushions and padding | Maximum | Wholesale Segment
Product Warranties
Warranty term (in years)			5 years
Labor costs relating to parts | Wholesale Segment
Product Warranties
Warranty term (in years)			1 year

Stock-Based Compensation - Sche

Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Total Stock-based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024	Oct. 28, 2023	Oct. 26, 2024	Oct. 28, 2023
Stock-based compensation expense recognized for outstanding grants
Equity-based awards expense	$ 5,872	$ 4,811	$ 9,047	$ 7,337
Liability-based awards expense	(57)	(35)	104	53
Total stock-based compensation expense	$ 5,815	$ 4,776	$ 9,151	$ 7,390

Stock-Based Compensation - Rest

Stock-Based Compensation - Restricted Stock, Additional Information (Details) - Restricted Stock	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024 $ / shares shares
Stock-Based Compensation
Number of shares or units granted (in shares) | shares	241,334
Percentage vesting each year from date of grant	25%
Period from grant date for first vesting	1 year
Fair value per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 38.05
Minimum
Stock-Based Compensation
Period of recognition of expenses for retirement-eligible employees from the grant date	10 months

Stock-Based Compensation - Re_2

Stock-Based Compensation - Restricted Stock Units, Additional Information (Details) - Non Employee Directors - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)	3 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024 $ / shares shares
Stock-Based Compensation
Number of shares or units granted (in shares) | shares	30,348
Period from grant date for first vesting	1 year
Fair value per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 40.04

Stock-Based Compensation - Perf

Stock-Based Compensation - Performance Shares, Additional Information (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jul. 27, 2024	Oct. 26, 2024
Performance-Based Shares
Stock-Based Compensation
Number of shares or units granted (in shares)	163,888
Performance Awards
Stock-Based Compensation
Percentage of payout dependent on financial performance	50%
Percentage of payout dependent on total shareholder return	50%
Performance awards, performance period	3 years
Granted (in dollars per share)		$ 35.59
Performance Awards | Minimum
Stock-Based Compensation
Performance award opportunity as a percentage of target award	50%
Performance Awards | Maximum
Stock-Based Compensation
Performance award opportunity as a percentage of target award	200%
Performance Based Shares, vesting based on market conditions
Stock-Based Compensation
Granted (in dollars per share)		$ 54.67

Stock-Based Compensation - Stoc

Stock-Based Compensation - Stock Options (Details) - Stock Options	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024
Stock-Based Compensation
Period of recognition of expenses for retirement-eligible employees from the grant date	10 months
Former Long-Term Equity Award Plan
Stock-Based Compensation
Award expiration term (in years)	10 years
Minimum
Stock-Based Compensation
Vesting period (in years)	1 year
Maximum
Stock-Based Compensation
Vesting period (in years)	4 years

Accumulated Other Comprehensi_3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024	Jul. 27, 2024	Oct. 28, 2023	Jul. 29, 2023	Oct. 26, 2024	Oct. 28, 2023
Activity in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Beginning balance	$ 1,010,476	$ 1,013,360	$ 963,930	$ 952,097	$ 1,013,360	$ 952,097
Ending balance	1,020,282	1,010,476	973,790	963,930	1,020,282	973,790
Components of non-controlling interest
Beginning balance	1,010,476	1,013,360	963,930	952,097	1,013,360	952,097
Net income (loss)	29,853	26,804	27,694	27,926	56,657	55,620
Other comprehensive income (loss)	1,611	1,661	(3,678)	1,290	3,272	(2,388)
Ending balance	1,020,282	1,010,476	973,790	963,930	1,020,282	973,790
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Activity in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Beginning balance	(4,535)	(5,870)	(4,198)	(5,528)	(5,870)	(5,528)
Changes before reclassifications	903		(3,270)		2,260	(2,198)
Amounts reclassified to net income	19		55		39	393
Tax effect	1		21		(41)	(59)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated	923		(3,194)		2,258	(1,864)
Ending balance	(3,612)	(4,535)	(7,392)	(4,198)	(3,612)	(7,392)
Components of non-controlling interest
Beginning balance	(4,535)	(5,870)	(4,198)	(5,528)	(5,870)	(5,528)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	923	1,335	(3,194)	1,330
Ending balance	(3,612)	(4,535)	(7,392)	(4,198)	(3,612)	(7,392)
Translation adjustment
Activity in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Beginning balance	(2,597)	(3,804)	(1,565)	(2,652)	(3,804)	(2,652)
Changes before reclassifications	924		(3,131)		2,131	(2,044)
Amounts reclassified to net income	0		0		0	0
Tax effect	0		0		0	0
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated	924		(3,131)		2,131	(2,044)
Ending balance	(1,673)	(2,597)	(4,696)	(1,565)	(1,673)	(4,696)
Components of non-controlling interest
Beginning balance	(2,597)	(3,804)	(1,565)	(2,652)	(3,804)	(2,652)
Ending balance	(1,673)	(2,597)	(4,696)	(1,565)	(1,673)	(4,696)
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities
Activity in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Beginning balance	359	246	75	(145)	246	(145)
Changes before reclassifications	(21)		(139)		129	(154)
Amounts reclassified to net income	(2)		24		(2)	331
Tax effect	6		28		(31)	(44)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated	(17)		(87)		96	133
Ending balance	342	359	(12)	75	342	(12)
Components of non-controlling interest
Beginning balance	359	246	75	(145)	246	(145)
Ending balance	342	359	(12)	75	342	(12)
Net pension amortization and net actuarial loss
Activity in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Beginning balance	(2,297)	(2,312)	(2,708)	(2,731)	(2,312)	(2,731)
Changes before reclassifications	0		0		0	0
Amounts reclassified to net income	21		31		41	62
Tax effect	(5)		(7)		(10)	(15)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to La-Z-Boy Incorporated	16		24		31	47
Ending balance	(2,281)	(2,297)	(2,684)	(2,708)	(2,281)	(2,684)
Components of non-controlling interest
Beginning balance	(2,297)	(2,312)	(2,708)	(2,731)	(2,312)	(2,731)
Ending balance	(2,281)	(2,297)	(2,684)	(2,708)	(2,281)	(2,684)
Non-Controlling Interests
Activity in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Beginning balance	11,267	10,296	10,668	10,261	10,296	10,261
Ending balance	10,357	11,267	9,507	10,668	10,357	9,507
Components of non-controlling interest
Beginning balance	11,267	10,296	10,668	10,261	10,296	10,261
Net income (loss)	(184)	645	495	447	461	942
Other comprehensive income (loss)	688	326	(484)	(40)	1,014	(524)
Dividends distributed to joint venture minority partners	(1,414)		(1,172)		(1,414)	(1,172)
Ending balance	$ 10,357	$ 11,267	$ 9,507	$ 10,668	$ 10,357	$ 9,507

Revenue Recognition - Disaggreg

Revenue Recognition - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024	Oct. 28, 2023	Oct. 26, 2024	Oct. 28, 2023
Revenue Recognition
Sales	$ 521,027	$ 511,435	$ 1,016,559	$ 993,086
Wholesale Segment
Revenue Recognition
Sales	258,983	263,738	515,003	499,989
Operating Segments
Revenue Recognition
Sales	627,548	615,508	1,219,526	1,197,287
Operating Segments | Upholstered Furniture
Revenue Recognition
Sales	499,264	486,106	975,195	945,883
Operating Segments | Casegoods Furniture
Revenue Recognition
Sales	34,866	34,494	65,448	68,490
Operating Segments | Delivery
Revenue Recognition
Sales	50,607	53,397	98,570	102,913
Operating Segments | Other
Revenue Recognition
Sales	42,811	41,511	80,313	80,001
Operating Segments | Wholesale Segment
Revenue Recognition
Sales	363,897	364,967	714,797	698,442
Operating Segments | Wholesale Segment | Upholstered Furniture
Revenue Recognition
Sales	287,105	287,016	568,285	547,389
Operating Segments | Wholesale Segment | Casegoods Furniture
Revenue Recognition
Sales	19,962	18,970	36,050	38,223
Operating Segments | Wholesale Segment | Delivery
Revenue Recognition
Sales	40,306	43,655	78,819	83,698
Operating Segments | Wholesale Segment | Other
Revenue Recognition
Sales	16,524	15,326	31,643	29,132
Operating Segments | Retail
Revenue Recognition
Sales	221,564	214,309	423,934	422,552
Operating Segments | Retail | Upholstered Furniture
Revenue Recognition
Sales	179,772	172,989	346,647	343,703
Operating Segments | Retail | Casegoods Furniture
Revenue Recognition
Sales	12,503	12,942	23,878	24,775
Operating Segments | Retail | Delivery
Revenue Recognition
Sales	8,093	7,987	15,475	15,558
Operating Segments | Retail | Other
Revenue Recognition
Sales	21,196	20,391	37,934	38,516
Corporate and Other
Revenue Recognition
Sales	42,087	36,232	80,795	76,293
Corporate and Other | Upholstered Furniture
Revenue Recognition
Sales	32,387	26,101	60,263	54,791
Corporate and Other | Casegoods Furniture
Revenue Recognition
Sales	2,401	2,582	5,520	5,492
Corporate and Other | Delivery
Revenue Recognition
Sales	2,208	1,755	4,276	3,657
Corporate and Other | Other
Revenue Recognition
Sales	5,091	5,794	10,736	12,353
Eliminations
Revenue Recognition
Sales	$ (106,521)	$ (104,073)	$ (202,967)	$ (204,201)

Revenue Recognition - Contract

Revenue Recognition - Contract Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024	Apr. 27, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Contract assets	$ 34,672	$ 35,518
Customer deposits	85,918	88,798
Deferred revenue	34,672	35,518
Total contract liabilities	120,590	$ 124,316
Revenue recognized related to contract liabilities	$ 115,600

Segment Information - Additiona

Segment Information - Additional Information (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024 store brand segment
Wholesale Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of operating segments	4
Number of reportable segments	1
Wholesale Segment | Casegoods
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of brands | brand	3
Retail Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of operating segments	1
Number of stores | store	193

Segment Information - Income St

Segment Information - Income Statement Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024	Oct. 28, 2023	Oct. 26, 2024	Oct. 28, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	$ 521,027	$ 511,435	$ 1,016,559	$ 993,086
Operating Income (Loss)	38,772	33,612	71,142	68,138
Interest expense	(99)	(101)	(309)	(223)
Interest income	3,730	4,042	8,154	7,098
Other income (expense), net	(1,879)	104	(2,497)	660
Income before income taxes	40,524	37,657	76,490	75,673
Wholesale Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	258,983	263,738	515,003	499,989
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	627,548	615,508	1,219,526	1,197,287
Operating Segments | Wholesale Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	363,897	364,967	714,797	698,442
Operating Income (Loss)	24,529	21,450	48,528	44,953
Operating Segments | Retail Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	221,564	214,309	423,934	422,552
Operating Income (Loss)	27,897	27,935	48,546	57,199
Corporate and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	42,087	36,232	80,795	76,293
Operating Income (Loss)	(13,654)	(15,773)	(25,932)	(34,014)
Corporate, Non-Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	40,480	33,388	77,622	70,545
Intersegment sales
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	1,607	2,844	3,173	5,748
Intersegment sales | Wholesale Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	104,914	101,229	199,794	198,453
Eliminations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	$ (106,521)	$ (104,073)	$ (202,967)	$ (204,201)

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024	Oct. 28, 2023	Oct. 26, 2024	Oct. 28, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective tax rate (as a percent)	26.30%	26.50%	25.90%	26.50%
Statutory tax rate	21%

Earnings per Share - Reconcilia

Earnings per Share - Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024	Oct. 28, 2023	Oct. 26, 2024	Oct. 28, 2023
Numerator (basic and diluted):
Net income available to common Shareholders	$ 30,037	$ 27,199	$ 56,196	$ 54,678
Denominator:
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	41,708	43,008	41,880	43,123
Contingent common shares (in shares)	270	296	261	289
Stock option dilution (in shares)	176	97	175	67
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	42,154	43,401	42,316	43,479
Earnings per Share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 0.72	$ 0.63	$ 1.34	$ 1.27
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 0.71	$ 0.63	$ 1.33	$ 1.26

Earnings per Share - Antidiluti

Earnings per Share - Antidilutive Securities (Details) - shares shares in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Oct. 26, 2024	Oct. 28, 2023	Oct. 26, 2024	Oct. 28, 2023
Outstanding options
Anti-dilutive options
Outstanding options excluded from diluted share calculation (in shares)	0	0.5	0	0.7

Fair Value Measurements (Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 26, 2024	Apr. 27, 2024
Assets
Total assets	$ 15,195	$ 19,502
Recurring basis
Assets
Marketable securities	13,811	18,243
Held-to-maturity investments	1,384	1,259
Total assets	15,195	19,502
Recurring basis | Level 1
Assets
Marketable securities	0	0
Held-to-maturity investments	1,384	1,259
Total assets	1,384	1,259
Recurring basis | Level 2
Assets
Marketable securities	3,468	7,996
Held-to-maturity investments	0	0
Total assets	3,468	7,996
Recurring basis | Level 3
Assets
Marketable securities	0	0
Held-to-maturity investments	0	0
Total assets	0	0
Recurring basis | NAV
Assets
Marketable securities	10,343	10,247
Held-to-maturity investments	0	0
Total assets	$ 10,343	$ 10,247