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Ethan Allen Reports Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results; Robust Balance Sheet and Strong Margins Despite Economic Challenges including Government Shutdown; Well-Positioned Moving Forward
DANBURY, CT, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (“Ethan Allen” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ETD), a leading interior design destination, today reported its results for the fiscal 2026 second quarter ended December 31, 2025. Farooq Kathwari, Ethan Allen’s Chairman, President and CEO commented, “We are pleased to report our second quarter financial and operating results, which include strong margins and a robust balance sheet despite a challenging environment, including the U
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