RH Faces Near-Term Headwinds But Long-Term Prospects Intact as Luxury Brand Diversifies Beyond Furnishings
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RH (formerly Restoration Hardware) has seen sales and profits decline as the pandemic-driven housing boom ended. The housing market slowdown has impacted home furnishings companies.
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RH expects challenging conditions to continue through fiscal 2023. However, the worst of the slowdown may be behind it based on recent guidance.
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RH is diversifying beyond just home furnishings into a luxury lifestyle brand, including hotels, restaurants, and experiences. This provides new avenues for growth.
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RH continues to expand with new gallery openings planned in Europe and Australia. Smaller design studios targeting wealthy areas also provide opportunities.
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RH repurchased $1.2 billion of its own shares last quarter. This will benefit shareholders when the housing market eventually recovers. RH looks well-positioned long term.