EXHIBIT 99.1

Havertys Reports Earnings for Second Quarter 2016

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, August 1, 2016 -- HAVERTYS (NYSE: HVT and HVT.A) reports earnings per share of $0.24 for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016 compared to $0.21 for the same period of 2015. The earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2016 is $0.45 compared to $0.48 for the same period in 2015.

Clarence H. Smith, chairman, president and chief executive officer, said, "We are pleased with our solid sales increases in the second quarter following the soft results in the first quarter and encouraged by third quarter results to date. Our second quarter earnings are up compared to the prior year even with higher fixed costs, primarily from our new locations still in their market share development stage. We are also experiencing higher personnel investments for health benefits costs and wages.

We are focused on reducing costs and improving operations, measured store growth and returns to shareholders. We recently completed the expansion of our Florida Distribution Center in Lakeland which will allow us to more efficiently service its markets while reducing handling and inbound freight costs. Our College Station, Texas store will open later this month and a Charlottesville, Virginia location in early October, both new markets for Havertys. We are also closing an older location in Florida where customers can be served by newer stores. During the first half of the year, we generated $10.6 million in operating cash flow and returned $25.7 million to shareholders via dividend and share repurchases.

The macro environment for new and existing home sales remains positive but slower economic growth and shocks from political and world events remain a concern. We believe our position and plans will garner market share gains, improve profitability and returns to shareholders."

Financial Highlights

Second Quarter 2016 Compared to Second Quarter 2015

·	As previously announced, net sales increased 3.8% to $194.8 million. Comparable store sales rose 3.8%.

·	Written total and comparable store sales both rose 6.0%. Havertys' stores are closed for Easter and the positive impact on the second quarter written sales from the holiday occurring in March this year versus April last year is estimated at 1.5%.

·	Average written ticket was up 2.2% and custom upholstery written business rose 7.1%.

·	Gross profit margins increased 10 basis points to 53.5%.

SG&A costs as a percent of sales were 49.6% in 2016 and 49.4% in 2015. Total SG&A dollars increased $4.0 million due to increases in administrative costs of $2.1 million largely due to health benefits costs, selling expense of $1.2 million, occupancy costs of $0.7 million and a decrease in advertising expense of $0.3 million.

·	Other income includes a $1.9 million gain from the insurance recovery for inventory and the minimum liquidated value of the building destroyed by a storm at our Lubbock, Texas location. Additional gains for the building's full replacement cost will be recognized in future quarters.

·	We repurchased 1,149,042 shares of common stock for $21.0 million.

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Six Months ended June 30, 2016 Compared to Same Period of 2015

·	Net sales were up 2.7% to $389.3 million. Comparable store sales were up 2.3%.

·	Average ticket rose 1.7% and custom upholstery orders increased 5.5%.

·	Gross profit margins were up 10 basis points to 53.6% compared to 53.5%.

SG&A costs as a percent of sales increased to 49.6% compared to 48.8%. Total SG&A dollars increased $8.0 million as a result of rising administrative expenses of $2.7 million mostly due to health benefits costs, increases in selling expenses of $2.0 million, occupancy costs of $1.5 million, warehouse and delivery expenses of $0.9 million, and $0.9 million for advertising because of higher spending in the first quarter.

Expectations and Other

Total delivered sales for the third quarter to date of 2016 are up approximately 3.8% over the same period last year and comparable store sales are up 3.9%. Total written sales for the third quarter to date of 2016 are up approximately 3.8% over the same period last year and written comparable store sales are up 3.6%.

·	Our previous guidance on gross profit margins for the full year 2016 is unchanged at 53.5%.

We expect our fixed and discretionary type expenses for the full year of 2016 will be $252 million, the high end of our previous estimated range due to increased group medical costs. The $252.0 million compares to $240.9 million for the same expenses in 2015. The estimated variable type costs within SG&A for the full year of 2016 remains at 17.9%, the same as 2015.

·	We expect to increase selling square footage approximately 1.4% in 2016. Total capital expenditures are estimated to be approximately $32.0 million in 2016.

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HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In Thousands, except per share data – Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2016			2015			2016			2015

Net sales	$	194,774		$	187,732		$	389,285		$	379,063
Cost of goods sold		90,614			87,550			180,706			176,234
Gross profit		104,160			100,182			208,579			202,829
Credit service charges		54			69			119			142
Gross profit and other revenue		104,214			100,251			208,698			202,971

Expenses:
Selling, general and administrative		96,711			92,744			193,064			185,048
Provision for doubtful accounts		111			61			215			84
Other income, net		(1,911	)		(921	)		(2,093	)		(947	)
Total expenses		94,911			91,884			191,186			184,185

Income before interest and income taxes		9,303			8,367			17,512			18,786
Interest expense, net		541			528			1,163			1,019

Income before income taxes		8,762			7,839			16,349			17,767
Income tax expense		3,388			3,006			6,306			6,815
Net income	$	5,374		$	4,833		$	10,043		$	10,952



Basic earnings per share:
Common Stock	$	0.25		$	0.21		$	0.46		$	0.49
Class A Common Stock	$	0.24		$	0.20		$	0.44		$	0.46

Diluted earnings per share:
Common Stock	$	0.24		$	0.21		$	0.45		$	0.48
Class A Common Stock	$	0.23		$	0.20		$	0.43		$	0.46

Basic weighted average shares outstanding:
Common Stock		19,645			20,600			19,883			20,585
Class A Common Stock		2,027			2,079			2,029			2,080

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding:
Common Stock		21,989			22,955			22,243			22,967
Class A Common Stock		2,027			2,079			2,029			2,080

Cash dividends per share:
Common Stock	$	0.100		$	0.080		$	0.200		$	0.160
Class A Common Stock	$	0.095		$	0.075		$	0.190		$	0.150

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HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In Thousands - Unaudited)

	June 30, 2016		December 31, 2015		June 30, 2015
	(Unaudited)				(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	48,525	$	70,659	$	66,701
Investments		1,250		12,725		6,500
Restricted cash and cash equivalents		8,017		8,005		8,002
Accounts receivable		4,572		5,948		6,107
Inventories		109,942		108,896		112,345
Prepaid expenses		15,912		6,137		9,434
Other current assets		5,601		6,341		6,761
Total current assets		193,819		218,711		215,850

Accounts receivable, long-term		511		655		678
Property and equipment		238,014		229,283		231,486
Deferred income taxes		18,423		17,245		17,897
Other assets		6,184		5,357		7,082
Total assets	$	456,951	$	471,251	$	472,993

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	$	25,375	$	27,815	$	23,769
Customer deposits		27,809		21,036		30,038
Accrued liabilities		34,531		42,060		34,504
Deferred income taxes		—		—		5,689
Current portion of lease obligations		3,341		3,051		2,928
Total current liabilities		91,056		93,962		96,928

Lease obligations, less current portion		52,179		50,074		50,712
Other liabilities		25,776		25,476		26,129
Total liabilities		169,011		169,512		173,769

Stockholders' equity		287,940		301,739		299,224
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	456,951	$	471,251	$	472,993

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HAVERTY FURNITURE COMPANIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In Thousands – Unaudited)

	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2016			2015
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$	10,043		$	10,952
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		13,992			12,503
Share-based compensation expense		2,163			2,160
Gain on insurance recovery		(1,914	)		—
Proceeds from insurance recovery for destroyed inventory		1,041			—
Provision for doubtful accounts		215			84
Other		(747	)		621
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		1,305			1,008
Inventories		(1,046	)		(5,206	)
Customer deposits		6,773			6,351
Other assets and liabilities		(10,927	)		(3,022	)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		(10,269	)		(7,350	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		10,629			18,101

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(18,523	)		(14,521	)
Maturities of investments		11,500			2,250
Proceeds from insurance recovery for destroyed property		2,297			—
Other		1			33
Net cash used in investing activities		(4,725	)		(12,238	)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Construction allowance receipts		—			3,286
Payments on lease obligations		(1,505	)		(1,226	)
Taxes on vested restricted shares		(883	)		(1,152	)
Dividends paid		(4,368	)		(3,609	)
Common stock purchased		(21,282	)		(1,942	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(28,038	)		(4,643	)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents during the period		(22,134	)		1,220
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		70,659			65,481
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	48,525		$	66,701

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About Havertys

Havertys (NYSE: HVT and HVT.A), established in 1885, is a full-service home furnishings retailer with 122 showrooms in 16 states in the Southern and Midwestern regions providing its customers with a wide selection of quality merchandise in middle to upper-middle price ranges. Additional information is available on the company's website, havertys.com.

News releases include forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors that might cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, the consumer spending environment for large ticket items, competition in the retail furniture industry and other uncertainties detailed from time to time in the company's reports filed with the SEC.

Conference Call Information

The company invites interested parties to listen to the live audiocast of the conference call on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. ET at its website, havertys.com under the investor relations section. If you cannot listen live, a replay will be available on the day of the conference call at the website or via telephone at approximately 1:00 p.m. ET through Tuesday, August 9, 2016. The number to access the telephone playback is 1(888)‑203-1112 (replay passcode: 8276743).

Contact:

Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc., 404-443-2900

Dennis L. Fink

EVP & CFO

Jenny Hill Parker

SVP, Finance, Secretary and Treasurer

SOURCE: Havertys