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Taylor Zeckan

Research Analyst at KeyBanc Capital Markets

Taylor Zeckan is an Equity Research Analyst at KeyBanc Capital Markets with a specialization in technology sector coverage, focusing particularly on information technology firms. Zeckan actively covers a range of technology companies, leveraging quantitative research and comprehensive sector analysis to assist in informed investment decisions, but specific performance rankings or return metrics are not publicly available. Beginning his career at KeyBanc Capital Markets and remaining with the firm throughout his professional tenure, Zeckan holds regulatory credentials and is registered with FINRA. He is licensed to offer securities research and advisory services, further establishing his professional standing in the investment research industry.

Taylor Zeckan's questions to LA-Z-BOY (LZB) leadership

Question · Q2 2026

Taylor Zeckan, speaking for Brad Thomas of KeyBanc Capital Markets, asked about underlying demand trends heading into fiscal Q3, considering mixed November results and a stronger comparable period last year. Zeckan also inquired about promotional intensity in the market and the company's capital allocation strategy for fiscal 2026, particularly regarding reinvestments versus shareholder returns, given the non-core business exits.

Answer

Melinda Whittington, Chair, President, and CEO, acknowledged the challenging consumer environment and choppy demand, noting the difficult comparison to last year's post-election November. Whittington described a very active promotional marketplace with deeper, traffic-driving price points at tentpole events like Labor Day, while also observing strong design sales for high-end products. Taylor Liebke, SVP and CFO, stated it's too early to detail fiscal 2026 capital allocation changes but reiterated the focus on reinvestment in the business (acquisitions, CapEx for distribution transformation, new stores) for the current year, alongside continued double-digit dividend increases.

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Question · Q2 2026

Taylor Zeckhan, on behalf of Brad Thomas, asked about underlying demand trends, particularly given mixed November results and a strong prior-year comparable. He also questioned the current promotional intensity in the market and the company's capital allocation strategy for fiscal 2026, especially after the exit of non-core businesses.

Answer

Melinda Whittington, Chair, President and CEO, acknowledged the challenging and choppy consumer demand, noting the difficult comparison to a stronger post-election November last year, and emphasized prudent navigation. Whittington described La-Z-Boy's pricing as nominal compared to higher industry pricing, and observed sharpened, deeper price points at industry tentpole events like Labor Day to drive traffic, while still seeing strong design sales for high-end upgrades. Taylor Liebke, SVP and CFO, stated it's too early to comment on changes to fiscal 2026 capital allocation, reiterating the focus on prudent reinvestment in the business (acquisitions, CapEx for distribution transformation, new stores) while also returning cash to shareholders through dividends.

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