Crown Crafts (NASDAQ:CRWS) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results

Crown Crafts (NASDAQ:CRWS) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The textile maker reported $0.14 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, FiscalAI reports. Crown Crafts had a negative net margin of 11.48% and a positive return on equity of 1.24%. The firm had revenue of $20.72 million for the quarter.

Here are the key takeaways from Crown Crafts’ conference call:

• Net sales fell to $20.7 million from $23.4 million year-over-year, with management saying the decline was driven almost entirely by softness in the toddler/bedding category.
• Net income rose to $1.5 million ($0.14 EPS)$2.5 million insurance recovery related to a post-acquisition product issue.
• Gross margin compressed to 23.5% from 26.1%, as elevated U.S. tariffs and certain one-time licensing and insurance-related costs more than offset mitigation efforts.
• The company remains highly exposed to China (management says production is in the high-90% range), is evaluating alternative sourcing but warns shifting supply is slow and costly—especially for molded toys—while management believes further retail price increases are unlikely.
• Management highlights a solid liquidity position (≈$10.6M available on the revolver, $16.4M total debt) and growth initiatives including the Groovy Girls relaunch (May 2026) plus international distribution, alongside cost-consolidation actions (including $600k severance) to support profitability.

Crown Crafts Stock Performance

CRWS traded down $0.04 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $3.09. 29,051 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 30,066. The firm has a market cap of $33.07 million, a P/E ratio of -3.29 and a beta of 0.60. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $2.82 and its 200 day moving average is $2.86. The company has a quick ratio of 1.25, a current ratio of 3.14 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37. Crown Crafts has a one year low of $2.35 and a one year high of $4.55.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Separately, Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Crown Crafts in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Crown Crafts presently has a consensus rating of “Sell”.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Donald R. Ratajczak bought 10,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, November 17th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $2.80 per share, for a total transaction of $28,000.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the director directly owned 331,181 shares in the company, valued at $927,306.80. The trade was a 3.11% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Insiders have bought a total of 25,000 shares of company stock valued at $69,000 over the last 90 days. Insiders own 11.60% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Crown Crafts

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of CRWS. Beacon Pointe Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Crown Crafts by 72.3% in the second quarter. Beacon Pointe Advisors LLC now owns 23,365 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $67,000 after purchasing an additional 9,802 shares during the last quarter. Synovus Financial Corp raised its stake in shares of Crown Crafts by 7.5% in the third quarter. Synovus Financial Corp now owns 300,918 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $876,000 after buying an additional 21,122 shares during the period. Bridgeway Capital Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Crown Crafts by 3.0% in the third quarter. Bridgeway Capital Management LLC now owns 128,120 shares of the textile maker’s stock valued at $373,000 after buying an additional 3,688 shares during the period. Institute for Wealth Management LLC. purchased a new position in shares of Crown Crafts during the 4th quarter valued at $28,000. Finally, HB Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Crown Crafts during the 4th quarter worth $41,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 30.23% of the company’s stock.

Crown Crafts Company Profile

Crown Crafts, Inc (NASDAQ: CRWS) is a U.S.-based designer, marketer and distributor of infant, toddler and juvenile consumer products. The company develops a wide range of softlines and related accessories, including crib and toddler bedding, blankets, decorative pillows, bath towels and washcloths. Since its founding in 1957, Crown Crafts has focused on combining creative design with functional quality to meet the shifting preferences of young families and caregivers.

The company operates two primary business segments.