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Lovesac trims sales outlook amid widening loss

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Furniture maker Lovesac cut its annual sales forecast to a range of $700 million to $740 million after a broader loss in the latest quarter. The adjustment trims the upper end by $10 million, tightening expectations amid persistent market headwinds. Analysts had projected $719.9 million in revenue.

CEO Shawn David Nelson said the company still sees disciplined execution and modest market‑share gains, but the quarter’s results reflected the sector’s ongoing challenges. The firm will now keep its earnings floor at 34 cents per share while lowering the ceiling to 81 cents, down from 95 cents previously set for this year in the market environment.

Wall Street analysts now expect earnings of 61 cents per share on sales of $719.9 million, a figure that sits midway between the adjusted range. The revision signals continued pressure on margins and suggests investors will scrutinize future guidance closely. The company’s adjusted outlook may influence supply‑chain negotiations and capital allocation for the industry in this.

Lovesac’s tightened forecast underscores the broader furniture sector’s struggle with rising costs and shifting consumer demand. The company will need to balance cost controls with growth initiatives to meet the new earnings ceiling. Investors will monitor upcoming quarterly reports to gauge whether the company can reverse the widening loss trend in the next quarter soon.