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About HNI

HNI Corp is a provider of commercial furnishings and hearth products. Its two reportable segments are workplace furnishings and residential building products. The workplace furnishings segment includes furniture systems, seating, storage, tables, architectural products, ancillary products, and hospitality products. The residential building products segment includes various gas, wood, electric, and pellet-fueled fireplaces, inserts, stoves, facings, outdoor fire pits and fire tables, and accessories. The company's products are sold through independent dealers, distributors, eCommerce retailers, wholesalers, and retail outlets. A majority of the firm's revenue is generated from the Workplace furnishings segment. Geographically, it operates in the United States.


Founded

1944

HQ

United States

Employees

7.7K

Financials (LTM)

Revenue: $4B
EBITDA: $498M

EV

$4B

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HNI Financials

HNI reported last 12-month revenue of $4B and EBITDA of $498M.

In the same LTM period, HNI generated $2B in gross profit, $498M in EBITDA, and $130M in net income.

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HNI P&L

In the most recent fiscal year, HNI reported revenue of $3B and EBITDA of $361M.

HNI is profitable as of last fiscal year, with gross margin of 41%, EBITDA margin of 13%, and net margin of 2%.

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LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
Revenue$4B$3B$2B$3B$3B
Gross Profit$2B$1B$948M$1B$1B
Gross Margin41%41%39%41%41%
EBITDA$498M$361M$185M$314M$234M
EBITDA Margin12%13%8%12%8%
EBIT Margin8%9%6%8%8%
Net Profit$130M$54M$49M$140M$54M
Net Margin3%2%2%6%2%
Net Debt—$1B———

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HNI Stock Performance

HNI has current market cap of $2B, and enterprise value of $4B.

Market Cap Evolution


HNI's stock price is $30.70.

HNI share price decreased by 16.0% in the last 30 days, and by 34.0% in the last year.

HNI has an EPS (earnings per share) of $0.75.

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EVMarket CapPrice 1DPrice 1MPrice 3MPrice 12MEPS
$4B$2B0.0%-16.0%-31.7%-34.0%$0.75

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HNI Valuation Multiples

HNI trades at 0.9x EV/Revenue multiple, and 7.7x EV/EBITDA.

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EV / Revenue (LTM)


HNI Financial Valuation Multiples

As of May 26, 2026, HNI has market cap of $2B and EV of $4B.

HNI has a P/E ratio of 17.0x.

LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
EV/Revenue0.9x1.4x1.6x1.5x1.4x
EV/EBITDA7.7x10.7x20.8x12.3x16.5x
EV/EBIT11.8x15.6x28.6x18.1x16.1x
EV/Gross Profit2.3x3.3x4.1x3.7x3.3x
P/E17.0x40.8x44.9x15.8x40.8x
EV/FCF18.6x18.5x20.5x22.2x18.5x

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HNI Margins & Growth Rates

HNI grew revenue by 111% and EBITDA by 95% in the last fiscal year.

In the most recent fiscal year, HNI reported gross margin of 41%, EBITDA margin of 13%, and net margin of 2%.

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HNI Margins

Last FY202420252026202720282029
Gross Margin41%41%41%40%
EBITDA Margin13%12%8%12%
EBIT Margin9%8%8%7%
Net Margin2%6%2%4%
FCF Margin7%7%7%4%

HNI Growth Rates

FY+1/FY23/2424/2525/2626/2727/2828/29
Revenue Growth111%4%12%111%
Gross Profit Growth106%9%14%106%
EBITDA Growth95%70%(26%)201%
EBIT Growth80%57%12%86%
Net Profit Growth348%184%(61%)348%
FCF Growth9%(8%)20%9%

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HNI Operational KPIs

HNI's revenue per employee in the last FY averaged $0.4M, while opex per employee averaged $0.1M for the same period.

HNI's Rule of 40 is 123% (metric relevant for SaaS companies only, counted as combined revenue growth rate and EBITDA margin).

HNI's Rule of X is 290% (created by Bessemer, Rule of X is another metric to measure SaaS companies, ~1.5x stronger vs. the traditional Rule of 40, counted as revenue growth rate multiplied by 2.5 plus EBITDA margin).

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LTMLast FY202320242025202620272028
Rule of 4061%123%———
Bessemer Rule of X134%290%———
Revenue per Employee—$0.4M———
Opex per Employee—$0.1M———
Opex to Revenue—33%33%32%33%

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HNI Competitors

HNI competitors include Central Garden & Pet, Man Wah Holdings, Husqvarna, Vohringer Home Technology, Richelieu Hardware, La-Z-Boy, Suofeiya, Welspun Living, Leggett & Platt and Fiskars.

Most HNI public comparables operate across Home & Decor.

EV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
Last FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Central Garden & Pet1.0x1.0x8.1x8.0x
Man Wah Holdings0.9x0.9x4.6x5.2x
Husqvarna0.8x0.8x6.3x6.2x
Vohringer Home Technology51.8x—(366.8x)—
Richelieu Hardware1.2x1.2x11.3x10.9x
La-Z-Boy0.8x0.8x6.5x9.2x
Suofeiya1.1x1.1x5.6x5.6x
Welspun Living1.5x1.5x16.9x16.4x

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HNI M&A Activity

HNI has acquired 4 companies to date.

Last acquisition by HNI was on August 4th 2025. HNI acquired Steelcase for $2B (EV/Revenue multiple of ).

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Latest Acquisitions by HNI

Steelcase
Kimball International
Design Public Group
OFM
Description
Steelcase is a Grand Rapids-headquartered global manufacturer of office furniture, interior architecture, and technology solutions for business, healthcare, and education environments. Its products encompass ergonomic seating, height-adjustable desks, collaborative tables, storage units, and digital work tools distributed via 650 dealers. The company maintains operations in over 80 locations across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia serving Fortune 500 corporations and institutions.
Kimball International is a Jasper, Indiana-headquartered commercial furnishings provider focused on workplace and hospitality environments. Its furniture segment offers office desks, seating, and systems under brands like Kimball Office and National. The electronic manufacturing services segment supports global medical and automotive clients from sites in the United States, Mexico, Thailand, China, and Poland. Showrooms operate across 11 U.S. states and Washington, D.C.
Design Public Group is a Durham-based e-commerce platform distributing modern furniture, lighting, and home accessories from brands like Herman Miller, Knoll, and Vitra. Launched in 2002, the retailer curates high-design pieces including Eames chairs, Noguchi tables, and Blu Dot sofas for residential and office spaces. Operating nationwide from North Carolina warehouses, it ships over 10,000 SKUs with white-glove delivery options. Design Public Group partners with architects and interior designers, offering trade discounts and a 365-day return policy on select items.
OFM is a manufacturer of commercial office furniture including seating, desks, and storage units. The company produces ergonomic chairs, conference tables, and modular workstations sold to businesses, schools, hospitals, and government agencies. OFM distributes through wholesalers across the United States from its South Carolina headquarters. Established in 1987, it offers customization options in fabrics and finishes.
HQ CountryUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited States
HQ City
Grand Rapids, MI
Mobile, AL
Los Angeles, CA
Holly Springs, MS
Deal Date4 Aug 20258 Mar 20231 Dec 202029 Jan 2016
Valuation$2B$485M$50M$34M
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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HNI Investment Activity

HNI has invested in 8 companies to date.

Latest investment by HNI was on March 1st 2022. HNI invested in CyBirb in their $10M Seed round (EV/Revenue multiple of ).

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Latest Investments by HNI

CyBirb
Pataa Navigations Private Limited
buymyEV
Wastely
Description
CyBirb is a blockchain security provider using AI to monitor protocols and smart contracts. It applies academic innovations for real-time threat detection and safety verification in Web3 applications.
Pataa Navigations Private Limited is a Bengaluru-headquartered technology firm offering Pataa, a six-character digital addressing code tied to precise geo-coordinates. Designed for India, it addresses challenges in traditional postal systems by facilitating accurate last-mile delivery, navigation, e-commerce logistics, and emergency response services nationwide.
buymyEV is a personal mobility provider offering e-scooters in Bangalore, India. Launched as an eco-friendly commute solution, it supplies lightweight models reaching 20-45 kmph for urban travel. The firm promotes zero-emission transport through sales and rentals.
Wastely is a China-based AI platform monitoring food waste in production lines using cameras and big data analytics. Headquartered in Shanghai since 2019, it deploys sensors across factories in Guangdong and Jiangsu, generating loss-reduction reports that save clients 15-20% on waste costs. The system builds databases from millions of data points for algorithmic optimization.
HQ CountryUnited Arab EmiratesIndiaIndiaChina
HQ City
Abu Dhabi
Indore
Bangalore
Shanghai
Deal Date1 Mar 202217 Nov 202131 Aug 20211 Sep 2020
RoundSeedSeedSeedPre-seed
Raised$10M$3M$2M$700K
InvestorsHNIHNIHNIHNI
Valuation$107Mundisclosedundisclosed$4M
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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About HNI

When was HNI founded?HNI was founded in 1944.
Where is HNI headquartered?HNI is headquartered in United States.
How many employees does HNI have?As of today, HNI has over 7K employees.
Who is the CEO of HNI?HNI's CEO is Jeffrey D. Lorenger.
Is HNI publicly listed?Yes, HNI is a public company listed on NYSE.
What is the stock symbol of HNI?HNI trades under HNI ticker.
When did HNI go public?HNI went public in 1972.
Who are competitors of HNI?HNI main competitors include Central Garden & Pet, Man Wah Holdings, Husqvarna, Vohringer Home Technology, Richelieu Hardware, La-Z-Boy, Suofeiya, Welspun Living, Leggett & Platt, Fiskars.
What is the current market cap of HNI?HNI's current market cap is $2B.
What is the current revenue of HNI?HNI's last 12 months revenue is $4B.
What is the current revenue growth of HNI?HNI revenue growth (NTM/LTM) is 49%.
What is the current EV/Revenue multiple of HNI?Current revenue multiple of HNI is 0.9x.
Is HNI profitable?Yes, HNI is EBITDA-positive (as of the last 12 months).
What is the current EBITDA of HNI?HNI's last 12 months EBITDA is $498M.
What is HNI's EBITDA margin?HNI's last 12 months EBITDA margin is 12%.
What is the current EV/EBITDA multiple of HNI?Current EBITDA multiple of HNI is 7.7x.
What is the current FCF of HNI?HNI's last 12 months FCF is $208M.
What is HNI's FCF margin?HNI's last 12 months FCF margin is 5%.
What is the current EV/FCF multiple of HNI?Current FCF multiple of HNI is 18.6x.
How many companies HNI has acquired to date?As of May 2026, HNI has acquired 4 companies.
What was the largest acquisition by HNI?$2B acquisition of Steelcase on 4th August 2025 was the largest M&A HNI has done to date.
What companies HNI acquired?HNI acquired Steelcase, Kimball International, Design Public Group, and OFM.
In how many companies HNI has invested to date?As of May 2026, HNI has invested in 8 companies.
What was the last HNI investment?On 1st March 2022 HNI invested in CyBirb, participating in a $10M Seed round at $107M valuation.
In what companies HNI invested in?HNI invested in CasaOne, CyBirb, Pataa Navigations Private Limited, Biomedican, buymyEV, Wastely, Delight Foods, and payAgri.

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