25 High Dividend Stocks Being Targeted By Short Sellers

10. Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (NYSE:ETD)

Short % of Float as of April 15: 11.65%

Dividend Yield as of April 28: 5.47%

Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (NYSE:ETD) is an American company that manufactures and markets home furnishings. The company reported mixed earnings in fiscal Q2 2025. Its revenue of $157.2 million not only declined by 6% on a YoY basis but also missed analysts’ estimates by $3.34 million. The company’s EPS came in at $0.59, also missing consensus by $0.02.

However, Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (NYSE:ETD), in its earnings call, stated that it is well-positioned as a vertically integrated business, operating 172 retail design centers across North America, along with additional locations internationally. Management highlighted that the ability to manufacture around 75% of its furniture in its own North American facilities provides a significant competitive advantage.

Moreover, Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (NYSE:ETD) also reported strong cash generation. The company’s operating cash flow came in at $11.6 million and had $184.2 million in total cash and investments with no outstanding debt. It also returned $10 million to shareholders through dividends during the quarter, up 8.3% from the same period last year. It offers a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.47%, as of April 28. It has a history of paying special dividends to shareholders.