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Ethan Allen
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Ethan Allen Global, Inc.
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ethanallen.com
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Public
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1932
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Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (NYSE: ETD) is a vertically integrated premium home furnishings manufacturer and retailer founded in 1932 and headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut. The company designs, produces, and sells custom-crafted furniture and home décor including upholstered seating (sofas, sectionals, chairs), case goods (dining, bedroom, home office), outdoor furniture, mattresses (EA Signature and DREAM eazzz Bed-in-a-Box), lighting, area rugs, wall décor, window treatments, and accessories. Approximately 75% of its furniture is manufactured in owned North American facilities in Vermont and North Carolina, with additional upholstery operations in Silao, Mexico (recognized for seven consecutive years as Empresa Socialmente Responsable) and Honduras. The company's technology platform centers on customer-facing digital tools (3D Room Planner, Virtual Design Center, EA inHome AR app, Area Rug Visualizer, Fabric & Leather Library with 200+ fabric and 40+ leather options) rather than AI-driven automation.

Ethan Allen distributes products through more than 170 company-operated and independent Design Centers across North America, supplemented by the ethanallen.com e-commerce storefront. The go-to-market motion combines physical retail with complimentary in-home and in-store interior design services to drive higher-ticket custom orders. Pricing is unit-based across furniture price points ranging from approximately $1,500 for entry-level sofas to over $13,000 for premium leather sectionals, with a current 20% promotional offer through June 30, 2026. The company partners with Bread Financial to issue the Ethan Allen Platinum Credit Card, offering 24-month financing on purchases of $2,200 or more.

The business operates primarily in three customer segments: premium/high-end residential consumers (primary), hospitality and contract buyers, and trade professionals (interior designers and architects). Wholesale segment customers include the U.S. Government, with reduced government business cited as a contributing factor to a 7.6% wholesale order decline in Q3 2026. The company is led by long-tenured Chairman, President and CEO Farooq Kathwari, who led the 1989 management buyout, and reports approximately 3,200 employees post-restructuring with no debt and $181M in cash and investments.

Short descriptiontext

Ethan Allen is a vertically integrated premium home furnishings manufacturer and retailer operating 170+ Design Centers across North America, manufacturing ~75% of its furniture in owned US facilities, and serving affluent residential, hospitality, and trade customers with custom furniture and complimentary design services.

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Operating
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1,001–5,000
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HeadquartersDanbury, United States
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Danbury
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices6 records

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
custom furniture manufacturing, home furnishings retail, interior design services, upholstered furniture, residential home decor
Industry4 codes
1Bedroom Furniture Retail (Beds, Dressers, Nightstands, Armoires)
CodeCRAIAAACPrimaryYes
2Dining Room Furniture Retail (Dining Tables, Chairs, Bar Stools, Buffets/Sideboards)
CodeCRAIAAABPrimaryNo
3Mattress & Bed Retail (Innerspring, Foam, Hybrid)
CodeCRAIABAAPrimaryNo
4Bed Frames, Foundations & Headboards Retail
CodeCRAIABAEPrimaryNo
NAICS code3 codes
  • Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers4491
  • Upholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing337121
  • Mattress Manufacturing337910
SIC code3 codes
  • Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores5700
  • Household Furniture2510
  • Retail-Furniture Stores5712
Product category
Home Furniture & Furnishings
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model4 records
1Wholesale Furniture Manufacturing
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Ethan Allen manufactures approximately 75% of its furniture in North American facilities. The wholesale segment produces custom-crafted furniture sold through independent retailers and the company's own retail network.

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2Retail Direct Sales
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Company-operated Design Centers across North America sell furniture and home furnishings directly to consumers, offering free design services to drive sales.

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3E-commerce
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Online sales through ethanallen.com website, offering full product catalog with delivery options including Premier In-Home Delivery and UPS shipping.

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4Financing Programs
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Partnership with Bread Financial for Ethan Allen Platinum Credit Card offering promotional financing (24-month financing on purchases of $2,200 or more).

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Marketing channels6 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels4 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components6 values
Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others
Pricing details3 tiers
1Furniture pricing ranges from entry-level to luxury segments
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Sofas range from approximately $1,500 to $4,900; Sectionals from $4,880 to $13,940; Area rugs from $176 to $2,305; Custom fabrics from $25 to $84 per yard; Financing available - 20% off promotion active

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2Premium/Luxury Furniture Tier
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

High-end leather sectionals priced $7,152 to $11,152; Custom furniture commands premium pricing; Free design services included with purchases

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3Platinum Credit Card Financing
ModelTransaction based/ take rateBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

24-month financing on purchases of $2,200 or more; Managed through Bread Financial partnership

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GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

Ethan Allen manufactures custom-crafted furniture and home furnishings (upholstered seating, case goods, bedroom, dining, outdoor, mattresses, lighting, rugs, and window treatments) in North American workshops, selling them through more than 170 company-operated and independent Design Centers across the U.S. and Canada as well as the ethanallen.com e-commerce site. Purchases are paired with complimentary professional interior design services and supported by digital visualization tools such as the 3D Room Planner and EA inHome augmented reality app.

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Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Ethan Allen is a vertically integrated luxury home furnishings manufacturer and retailer offering a comprehensive portfolio of custom-crafted furniture and décor. The company operates more than 170 retail Design Centers across North America while manufacturing approximately 75% of its furniture in North American facilities in Vermont and North Carolina, supplemented by operations in Mexico and Honduras. The product portfolio spans custom upholstered seating (sofas, sectionals, chairs) through named collections (Anderson, Arcata, Daydreamer, Westerly, etc.), case goods (dining, bedroom, home office), outdoor furniture (including teak Bridgewater Cove collection), mattresses (EA Signature™ Aliza and Claribelle, DREAM eazzz™ Bed-in-a-Box), lighting, area rugs, wall décor, and window treatments. The company differentiates through extensive customization capabilities, complimentary interior design services, and digital tools including 3D Room Planner, Virtual Design Center, and AR-enabled EA inHome App. Ethan Allen's vertically integrated model combines North American manufacturing with global artisan partnerships to deliver bespoke furniture alongside curated ready-to-ship décor.

Product and service14 records
1Custom Furniture
2Custom Upholstery
3Custom Window Treatments
4Living Room Furniture
CategoryLiving Room Furniture
Description

Sofas, sectionals, accent chairs, coffee tables, end tables, console tables, storage, and media cabinets for residential living spaces, available as named collections and custom builds.

5Dining Room Furniture
CategoryDining Room Furniture
Description

Custom dining tables, dining chairs, bar stools, buffets, sideboards, and display cabinets for residential dining spaces.

6Bedroom Furniture
CategoryBedroom Furniture
Description

Bed frames, dressers, chests, night tables, and full bedroom collections in wood, metal, and upholstered varieties for residential bedrooms.

7Home Office Furniture
CategoryHome Office Furniture
Description

Modular home office systems, custom desks, desk chairs, and storage solutions for residential workspaces.

8Outdoor Furniture Collections
CategoryOutdoor Furniture
Description

Weather-resistant outdoor seating, dining, and lounging furniture collections including Cape Monaco, Mylos, Viscaya, Sonesta Bay, Redding Ridge, Bridgewater Cove (teak), Millbrook, and Nod Hill.

9Lighting
CategoryLighting
Description

Interior lighting fixtures including table lamps, floor lamps, pendants, chandeliers, and wall sconces for residential use.

10Area Rugs
CategoryArea Rugs
Description

Hand-knotted and machine-made area rugs in New Zealand wool and other materials, available in standard and custom sizes across categories including Damask & Floral, Flat Woven, Geometric & Striped, Indoor/Outdoor, Solid, and Traditional Patterned.

11EA Signature Mattresses
CategoryMattresses
Description

Premium proprietary mattress collections (Aliza, Claribelle) featuring advanced sleep technology and materials, sold under the EA Signature brand.

12DREAM eazzz Bed-in-a-Box Mattresses
CategoryMattresses
Description

Compressed mattress-in-a-box products offering convenient online ordering and home delivery for residential customers.

13Free Interior Design Service
CategoryInterior Design Services
Description

Complimentary professional interior design consultation provided at Design Centers, via in-home visits, and through virtual appointments for residential customers.

14Ethan Allen Platinum Credit Card
Scale indicator8 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
Strategic tierCoreTypeGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnounced on2026-04-23
Description

Bread Financial provides Ethan Allen Platinum Credit Card program offering promotional financing (24-month financing on purchases of $2,200 or more). Ethan Allen is marketed as 'America's number one premium furniture retailer' in Bread Financial's partnership announcements. This financing partnership enables customers to make higher-value purchases through installment loans.

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Type, Description

Market position
Competitive moat5 records

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Type, Details

Key risks6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers2 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment3 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile3 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
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Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

Integration1 record

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Title, Type, Description, Source

AI maturity
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Has app

Feature4 records

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Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles1 record

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

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Compliance4 records

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Name, Class, Description

Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Ethan Allen

Home Furniture & Furnishingsethanallen.com

Ethan Allen is a vertically integrated premium home furnishings manufacturer and retailer operating 170+ Design Centers across North America, manufacturing ~75% of its furniture in owned US facilities, and serving affluent residential, hospitality, and trade customers with custom furniture and complimentary design services.

What Ethan Allen does

Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (NYSE: ETD) is a vertically integrated premium home furnishings manufacturer and retailer founded in 1932 and headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut. The company designs, produces, and sells custom-crafted furniture and home décor including upholstered seating (sofas, sectionals, chairs), case goods (dining, bedroom, home office), outdoor furniture, mattresses (EA Signature and DREAM eazzz Bed-in-a-Box), lighting, area rugs, wall décor, window treatments, and accessories. Approximately 75% of its furniture is manufactured in owned North American facilities in Vermont and North Carolina, with additional upholstery operations in Silao, Mexico (recognized for seven consecutive years as Empresa Socialmente Responsable) and Honduras. The company's technology platform centers on customer-facing digital tools (3D Room Planner, Virtual Design Center, EA inHome AR app, Area Rug Visualizer, Fabric & Leather Library with 200+ fabric and 40+ leather options) rather than AI-driven automation.

Ethan Allen distributes products through more than 170 company-operated and independent Design Centers across North America, supplemented by the ethanallen.com e-commerce storefront. The go-to-market motion combines physical retail with complimentary in-home and in-store interior design services to drive higher-ticket custom orders. Pricing is unit-based across furniture price points ranging from approximately $1,500 for entry-level sofas to over $13,000 for premium leather sectionals, with a current 20% promotional offer through June 30, 2026. The company partners with Bread Financial to issue the Ethan Allen Platinum Credit Card, offering 24-month financing on purchases of $2,200 or more.

The business operates primarily in three customer segments: premium/high-end residential consumers (primary), hospitality and contract buyers, and trade professionals (interior designers and architects). Wholesale segment customers include the U.S. Government, with reduced government business cited as a contributing factor to a 7.6% wholesale order decline in Q3 2026. The company is led by long-tenured Chairman, President and CEO Farooq Kathwari, who led the 1989 management buyout, and reports approximately 3,200 employees post-restructuring with no debt and $181M in cash and investments.

Ethan Allen firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Ethan Allen
Legal name
Ethan Allen Global, Inc.
Website
https://ethanallen.com
Company type
Public
Founded year
1932
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1,001–5,000 employees
Short description
Ethan Allen is a vertically integrated premium home furnishings manufacturer and retailer operating 170+ Design Centers across North America, manufacturing ~75% of its furniture in owned US facilities, and serving affluent residential, hospitality, and trade customers with custom furniture and complimentary design services.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Ethan Allen industry classification

Industry
Product category
Home Furniture & Furnishings
NAICS
Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers (4491), Upholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing (337121), Mattress Manufacturing (337910)
SIC
Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores (5700), Household Furniture (2510), Retail-Furniture Stores (5712)
akta.pro primary industry
Bedroom Furniture Retail (Beds, Dressers, Nightstands, Armoires) (CRAIAAAC)
akta.pro secondary industries
Dining Room Furniture Retail (Dining Tables, Chairs, Bar Stools, Buffets/Sideboards) (CRAIAAAB), Mattress & Bed Retail (Innerspring, Foam, Hybrid) (CRAIABAA), Bed Frames, Foundations & Headboards Retail (CRAIABAE)

Keywords

  • Custom furniture manufacturing
  • Home furnishings retail
  • Interior design services
  • Upholstered furniture
  • Residential home decor

Where Ethan Allen is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Danbury
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

Ethan Allen business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

  1. Wholesale Furniture Manufacturing: Ethan Allen manufactures approximately 75% of its furniture in North American facilities. The wholesale segment produces custom-crafted furniture sold through independent retailers and the company's own retail network.
  2. Retail Direct Sales: Company-operated Design Centers across North America sell furniture and home furnishings directly to consumers, offering free design services to drive sales.
  3. E-commerce: Online sales through ethanallen.com website, offering full product catalog with delivery options including Premier In-Home Delivery and UPS shipping.
  4. Financing Programs: Partnership with Bread Financial for Ethan Allen Platinum Credit Card offering promotional financing (24-month financing on purchases of $2,200 or more).

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goFurniture pricing ranges from entry-level to luxury segments
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goPremium/Luxury Furniture Tier
Transaction based/ take rateMonthlyPlatinum Credit Card Financing

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Ethan Allen product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Ethan Allen manufactures custom-crafted furniture and home furnishings (upholstered seating, case goods, bedroom, dining, outdoor, mattresses, lighting, rugs, and window treatments) in North American workshops, selling them through more than 170 company-operated and independent Design Centers across the U.S. and Canada as well as the ethanallen.com e-commerce site. Purchases are paired with complimentary professional interior design services and supported by digital visualization tools such as the 3D Room Planner and EA inHome augmented reality app.

Product overview

Ethan Allen is a vertically integrated luxury home furnishings manufacturer and retailer offering a comprehensive portfolio of custom-crafted furniture and décor. The company operates more than 170 retail Design Centers across North America while manufacturing approximately 75% of its furniture in North American facilities in Vermont and North Carolina, supplemented by operations in Mexico and Honduras. The product portfolio spans custom upholstered seating (sofas, sectionals, chairs) through named collections (Anderson, Arcata, Daydreamer, Westerly, etc.), case goods (dining, bedroom, home office), outdoor furniture (including teak Bridgewater Cove collection), mattresses (EA Signature™ Aliza and Claribelle, DREAM eazzz™ Bed-in-a-Box), lighting, area rugs, wall décor, and window treatments. The company differentiates through extensive customization capabilities, complimentary interior design services, and digital tools including 3D Room Planner, Virtual Design Center, and AR-enabled EA inHome App. Ethan Allen's vertically integrated model combines North American manufacturing with global artisan partnerships to deliver bespoke furniture alongside curated ready-to-ship décor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Custom Furniture
  • Custom Upholstery
  • Custom Window Treatments
  • Living Room Furniture Sofas, sectionals, accent chairs, coffee tables, end tables, console tables, storage, and media cabinets for residential living spaces, available as named collections and custom builds.
  • Dining Room Furniture Custom dining tables, dining chairs, bar stools, buffets, sideboards, and display cabinets for residential dining spaces.
  • Bedroom Furniture Bed frames, dressers, chests, night tables, and full bedroom collections in wood, metal, and upholstered varieties for residential bedrooms.
  • Home Office Furniture Modular home office systems, custom desks, desk chairs, and storage solutions for residential workspaces.
  • Outdoor Furniture Collections Weather-resistant outdoor seating, dining, and lounging furniture collections including Cape Monaco, Mylos, Viscaya, Sonesta Bay, Redding Ridge, Bridgewater Cove (teak), Millbrook, and Nod Hill.
  • Lighting Interior lighting fixtures including table lamps, floor lamps, pendants, chandeliers, and wall sconces for residential use.
  • Area Rugs Hand-knotted and machine-made area rugs in New Zealand wool and other materials, available in standard and custom sizes across categories including Damask & Floral, Flat Woven, Geometric & Striped, Indoor/Outdoor, Solid, and Traditional Patterned.
  • EA Signature Mattresses Premium proprietary mattress collections (Aliza, Claribelle) featuring advanced sleep technology and materials, sold under the EA Signature brand.
  • DREAM eazzz Bed-in-a-Box Mattresses Compressed mattress-in-a-box products offering convenient online ordering and home delivery for residential customers.
  • Free Interior Design Service Complimentary professional interior design consultation provided at Design Centers, via in-home visits, and through virtual appointments for residential customers.
  • Ethan Allen Platinum Credit Card

Companies that use Ethan Allen

Customer profile

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Ethan Allen technology and API

Technology

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API docs
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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Ethan Allen partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Bread FinancialcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 April 2026Bread Financial provides Ethan Allen Platinum Credit Card program offering promotional financing (24-month financing on purchases of $2,200 or more). Ethan Allen is marketed as 'America's number one premium furniture retailer' in Bread Financial's partnership announcements. This financing partnership enables customers to make higher-value purchases through installment loans.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Ethan Allen competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Ethan Allen social profiles

Digital presence

Ethan Allen compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance4 records

Ethan Allen financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Ethan Allen leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Ethan Allen funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Ethan Allen M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Ethan Allen

What does Ethan Allen do?

Ethan Allen manufactures custom-crafted furniture and home furnishings (upholstered seating, case goods, bedroom, dining, outdoor, mattresses, lighting, rugs, and window treatments) in North American workshops, selling them through more than 170 company-operated and independent Design Centers across the U.S. and Canada as well as the ethanallen.com e-commerce site. Purchases are paired with complimentary professional interior design services and supported by digital visualization tools such as the 3D Room Planner and EA inHome augmented reality app.

Is Ethan Allen a public or private company?

Ethan Allen is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.

When was Ethan Allen founded?

Ethan Allen was founded in 1932. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.

Where is Ethan Allen based?

Ethan Allen is headquartered in Danbury, United States, in the North America region.

How does Ethan Allen make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Wholesale Furniture Manufacturing is the primary driver. The others are retail Direct Sales, E-commerce and financing Programs.

Does Ethan Allen have an API?

No public API is recorded for Ethan Allen.

What industry is Ethan Allen in?

Ethan Allen's product category is Home Furniture & Furnishings. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAIAAAC, Bedroom Furniture Retail (Beds, Dressers, Nightstands, Armoires), with a secondary code of CRAIAAAB, Dining Room Furniture Retail (Dining Tables, Chairs, Bar Stools, Buffets/Sideboards). Its NAICS code is 4491 and its SIC code is 5700.

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American Banking and Market NewsReviewing Sonos (NASDAQ:SONO) & Ethan Allen Interiors (NYSE:ETD)Sonos beats Ethan Allen Interiors on 10 of 14 factors, including higher analyst ratings and upside. Sonos has a consensus price target of $20.00 (12.99% upside) versus $22.00 for Ethan Allen (4.38% upside). Sonos also shows higher profitability and lower valuation risk.Stock TitanEthan Allen Opens Design Center in AventuraEthan Allen opened a new Design Center in Aventura, Florida, marking its return to South Florida. The center, located in Town Center, offers interior design services and digital technology for clients in the Miami metro area. It will operate Monday through Saturday, with design appointments available outside store hours.Retail DiveEthan Allen launches CEO searchEthan Allen announced a CEO search on Monday, hiring an executive search firm to consider internal and external candidates. The board will name a successor no later than June 30, when current CEO Farooq Kathwari's contract ends. The company aims to find a leader to drive digital transformation and supply chain efficiency.WsjEthan Allen Launches Search for Next Chief ExecutiveEthan Allen Interiors has hired an executive search firm to find a new chief executive to succeed Farooq Kathwari. The board has committed to announcing a new CEO by June 30, 2027, the date Kathwari's contract ends.Seeking AlphaEthan Allen begins CEO succession process (NYSE:ETD)Ethan Allen Interiors has launched a formal search for its next CEO, evaluating both internal and external candidates. The company plans to announce the next CEO no later than June 30, 2027, when Farooq Kathwari's current contract ends.YahooEthan Allen launches CEO searchEthan Allen announced a CEO search on Monday, hiring an executive search firm to consider internal and external candidates. The board will name a successor no later than June 30, when current CEO Farooq Kathwari's contract ends. The retailer is seeking a leader to drive digital transformation and supply chain efficiency.AbcnewsEthan Allen says it has started a search for a new CEO to succeed longtime executiveEthan Allen announced a CEO search to succeed Farooq Kathwari, who has led the company for nearly 40 years. The board aims to name a successor by June 30, 2027, when Kathwari's contract ends. Investor Doug Bergeron criticized the delay, calling the board's loyalty to Kathwari unqualified.Markets DailyCritical Comparison: Smith Douglas Homes (NYSE:SDHC) & Ethan Allen Interiors (NYSE:ETD)Smith Douglas Homes is rated more favorably than Ethan Allen Interiors, with a stronger consensus rating and higher potential upside. Smith Douglas Homes has a 28.70% upside versus Ethan Allen's 1.25%, and analysts favor it on 8 of 14 factors.AInvestThe CEO Who Sets the Dividend and Collects ItEthan Allen's board declared a $3 per share special dividend, payable September 17, with Kathwari's family collecting over $6 million. The company's revenue fell 5.7% to $579.5 million, and the annual meeting will decide who controls the $187.5 million cash cushion.Markets DailyFenbo (NASDAQ:FEBO) and Ethan Allen Interiors (NYSE:ETD) Head to Head ComparisonEthan Allen Interiors and Fenbo are compared across valuation, earnings, profitability, analyst ratings, and ownership. Ethan Allen Interiors beats Fenbo on all 11 factors, with higher revenue, earnings, and institutional ownership. Analysts rate Ethan Allen Interiors more favorably, with a consensus target price of $22.00.