Culp, Inc. sees Q4 sales down from Q4 of last year

The company stated: “Due to the uncertainty in the macro-environment, the company is only providing financial guidance for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. The company’s consolidated net sales for the fourth quarter are expected to be lower as compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. This is due partly to the timing of the Chinese New Year holiday (which this year falls primarily in the fourth quarter, as compared to the third quarter last year), as well as weakness in the industry demand environment that is expected to pressure sales in both of the company’s business segments, especially in the residential upholstery fabrics business. The company also expects a consolidated operating loss (loss from operations) for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 that is comparable to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023.”