Analysts Lower Earnings Forecast for HNI Corporation

Sidoti analyst cites reduced Q1 2026 EPS estimate for the business services provider

Apr. 3, 2026 at 11:08am

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Analysts at Sidoti have lowered their Q1 2026 earnings per share (EPS) forecast for HNI Corporation (NYSE:HNI), a leading manufacturer of office furniture and hearth products. Sidoti analyst G. Burns now expects HNI to report EPS of $0.31 for the quarter, down from the previous estimate of $0.33.

Why it matters

HNI's quarterly earnings are closely watched by investors as an indicator of the company's financial health and performance in its key business segments, office furniture and hearth products. Analyst downgrades can signal potential challenges the company is facing and impact investor sentiment.

The details

In a research report issued on Thursday, April 2nd, Sidoti analyst G. Burns lowered the firm's Q1 2026 EPS estimate for HNI from $0.33 to $0.31. The consensus estimate for HNI's current full-year earnings is $3.60 per share. Sidoti also issued estimates for HNI's Q3 2026 earnings at $1.40 EPS.

  • The research report was issued on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026.
  • Sidoti's new Q1 2026 EPS estimate for HNI is $0.31, down from the previous estimate of $0.33.

The players

HNI Corporation

A leading manufacturer of office furniture and hearth products, headquartered in Muscatine, Iowa.

G. Burns

Sidoti analyst who lowered the Q1 2026 EPS estimate for HNI.

Sidoti

An equity research firm that provides coverage and analysis on HNI Corporation.

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What they’re saying

“Sidoti analyst G. Burns now forecasts that the business services provider will earn $0.31 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $0.33.”

— G. Burns, Analyst

What’s next

Investors will be closely watching HNI's upcoming Q1 2026 earnings report to see if the company is able to meet or exceed the lowered expectations set by the Sidoti analyst.

The takeaway

The reduced earnings forecast for HNI Corporation by Sidoti analyst G. Burns suggests potential challenges facing the company in its office furniture and hearth products businesses, which could impact investor sentiment and the stock price in the near term.