HOFT
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Hooker Furnishings Corporation (HOFT) closed at $12.14 as of 2026-05-01, trading 13.8% below its 200-week moving average of $14.08. This places HOFT in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -10.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 47, indicating neutral momentum.
A big spike in selling this week — 2.0x the usual volume, and the price dropped. Sometimes this kind of heavy selling marks the end of a decline. The idea is that the last reluctant holders have finally sold, leaving fewer sellers left to push the price lower.
Over the past 1196 weeks of data, HOFT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times. On average, these episodes lasted 34 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -12.0%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $131 million, HOFT is a small-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 27.0%, which is notably high. Return on equity stands at -6.8%. The stock trades at 0.8x book value.
Management has been repurchasing shares, with a 3.9% reduction over three years. This stock also meets the Yartseva multibagger criteria as a small-cap with strong free cash flow yield and reasonable book value.
Over the past 22.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in HOFT would have grown to $181, compared to $1122 for the S&P 500. HOFT has returned 2.6% annualized vs 11.1% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: HOFT vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After HOFT Crosses Below the Line?
Across 16 historical episodes, buying HOFT when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -10.7% after 12 months (median -9.0%), compared to +3.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 25% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was -0.9% vs +13.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment HOFT crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
HOFT has crossed below its 200-week MA 17 times with an average 1-year return of +-12.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2005 | Jun 2005 | 9 | 16.4% | +17.8% | +38.1% |
| Jun 2005 | Jul 2005 | 1 | 0.3% | -0.2% | +34.5% |
| Sep 2005 | Dec 2005 | 11 | 22.2% | -7.8% | +40.6% |
| Jan 2006 | Mar 2006 | 11 | 12.6% | -9.9% | +34.9% |
| May 2006 | Feb 2007 | 38 | 22.4% | +39.9% | +35.3% |
| Jul 2007 | Aug 2007 | 1 | 4.4% | -4.2% | +22.7% |
| Aug 2007 | Sep 2007 | 1 | 2.4% | -6.4% | +20.0% |
| Nov 2007 | Dec 2007 | 1 | 10.2% | -59.3% | +30.4% |
| Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 | 1 | 3.3% | -54.1% | +21.7% |
| Jun 2008 | Mar 2010 | 90 | 65.7% | -29.4% | +22.2% |
| May 2010 | Jan 2012 | 83 | 34.2% | -19.7% | +46.7% |
| May 2012 | Jun 2012 | 2 | 5.7% | +67.7% | +76.3% |
| Oct 2018 | Nov 2020 | 110 | 60.2% | -24.7% | -44.7% |
| Sep 2021 | Aug 2023 | 101 | 42.8% | -43.1% | -44.3% |
| Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | 13 | 22.7% | -7.4% | -20.1% |
| Apr 2024 | Feb 2026 | 95 | 51.3% | -50.9% | -25.1% |
| Mar 2026 | Ongoing | 9+ | 22.9% | Ongoing | -8.7% |
| Average | 34 | — | +-12.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HOFT below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Hooker Furnishings Corporation (HOFT) is trading 13.8% below its 200-week moving average of $14.08. The current price is $12.14.
What is HOFT's 200-week moving average price?
Hooker Furnishings Corporation's 200-week moving average is $14.08 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when HOFT drops below its 200-week moving average?
HOFT has crossed below its 200-week moving average 17 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -12.0%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 34 weeks on average.
Is HOFT a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about HOFT as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 47. Free cash flow yield is 27.0%. Return on equity is -6.8%. Price-to-book is 0.8x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does HOFT compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 22.9 years, $100 invested in HOFT would have grown to $181, compared to $1122 for the S&P 500. That's 2.6% annualized vs 11.1% for the index. HOFT has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does HOFT pay a dividend?
Yes. Hooker Furnishings Corporation currently pays a dividend yield of 377.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01