
RH, formerly known as Restoration Hardware, reported a 15% increase in stock value following its mixed third-quarter earnings results. The company announced earnings per share (EPS) of $2.48, which fell short of analysts' expectations by $0.16, while revenue reached $811.73 million, aligning with forecasts. Despite operating in what the company described as the worst housing market in 30 years, RH raised its fiscal year 2024 revenue growth outlook to a range of 6.8% to 7.2%, up from the previous estimate of 5% to 7%. The company's total demand growth for the quarter was reported at 13%, indicating strong consumer interest despite broader market challenges. In contrast, consumer sentiment regarding home buying remains low, with over 80% of Americans believing it is a bad time to purchase a home, reflecting a significant increase in pessimism over the past four years. This sentiment coincides with record-high home prices and persistent high mortgage rates, although an index measuring consumer confidence in the housing market showed improvement in November, suggesting some adaptation to current economic conditions.
An index measuring consumer confidence in the housing market rose again in November — the latest sign that potential buyers and sellers are growing more accustomed to higher mortgage rates and home prices.https://t.co/xvat4Yrcw6 https://t.co/cwixTYV4Bg
#Housing demand resilient even with higher mortgage rates https://t.co/NGPMv3mNWd
🚨US HOMEBUYER SENTIMENT HAS NEVER BEEN WORSE🚨 More than 80% of Americans believe it is a bad time to buy a house, near a record. Over the last 4 years, the percentage has soared THREEFOLD. This comes as home prices are at record highs.👇 https://t.co/SmNy8AtYqI
