Clarence Smith Biography and Net Worth

Chairman of Haverty Furniture Companies

Mr. Smith, our Executive Chairman, has dedicated more than 52 years to Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc., progressing through a wide range of leadership roles. He served as Chief Executive Officer from 2003 until December 2024 and as President from 2003 to 2021. In January 2025, Mr. Smith transitioned from Chairman of our Board, a position he held since 2012 to Executive Chairman following a planned leadership succession.
Mr. Smith spearheaded the transformation of Havertys from a retailer of third-party merchandise into a specialty branded retailer offering exclusively Havertys-branded products. He also led strategic initiatives in supply chain optimization and growing the Company to more than 129 stores across 17 states. Under his guidance, Havertys successfully navigated major economic challenges, including the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mr. Smith began his career at Havertys as a management trainee after earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Vanderbilt University. He served on the Board of Oxford Industries, Inc. (2003–2024) and has been active in civic organizations, including service on the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors until 2025 and as an Emeritus Member of the Board of Trustees of Marist School.

What is Clarence H. Smith's net worth?: The estimated net worth of Clarence H. Smith is at least $1.99 million as of August 17th, 2026. Mr. Smith owns 71,705 shares of Haverty Furniture Companies stock worth more than $1,987,376 as of August 24th. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Smith may own. Learn More about Clarence H. Smith's net worth.
How do I contact Clarence H. Smith?: The corporate mailing address for Mr. Smith and other Haverty Furniture Companies executives is 780 JOHNSON FERRY ROAD SUITE 800, ATLANTA GA, 30342. Haverty Furniture Companies can also be reached via phone at (404) 443-2900 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Clarence H. Smith's contact information.
Has Clarence H. Smith been buying or selling shares of Haverty Furniture Companies?: Within the last three months, Clarence H. Smith has sold $591,106.56 of Haverty Furniture Companies stock. Most recently, Clarence H. Smith sold 20,991 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Monday, August 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $28.16, for a transaction totalling $591,106.56. Following the completion of the sale, the chairman now directly owns 71,705 shares of the company's stock, valued at $2,019,212.80. Learn More on Clarence H. Smith's trading history.
Who are Haverty Furniture Companies' active insiders?: Haverty Furniture Companies' insider roster includes Rawson Haverty, Jr (Director), and Clarence Smith (Chairman). Learn More on Haverty Furniture Companies' active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Haverty Furniture Companies?: In the last twelve months, insiders at the sold shares 7 times. They sold a total of 75,345 shares worth more than $1,855,904.36. The most recent insider tranaction occured on August, 17th when Chairman Clarence H Smith sold 20,991 shares worth more than $591,106.56. Insiders at Haverty Furniture Companies own 8.4% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Haverty Furniture Companies.
Information on this page was last updated on 8/17/2026.

Clarence H. Smith Insider Trading History at Haverty Furniture Companies

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction
8/17/2026	Sell	20,991	$28.16	$591,106.56	71,705
3/7/2023	Sell	13,880	$34.29	$475,945.20	34,300
8/10/2022	Sell	11,260	$29.24	$329,242.40	19,618
11/23/2020	Sell	10,199	$28.04	$285,979.96	18,187
3/20/2020	Buy	2,000	$12.12	$24,240.00
2/28/2019	Sell	9,976	$24.01	$239,523.76	32,820
8/16/2016	Sell	10,510	$20.52	$215,665.20	56,088
9/5/2013	Sell	8,916	$23.13	$206,227.08
5/8/2013	Sell	10,000	$23.79	$237,900.00

Clarence H. Smith Buying and Selling Activity at Haverty Furniture Companies

Haverty Furniture Companies Company Overview

Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. operates as a specialty retailer of residential furniture and accessories in the United States. The company offers furniture merchandise under the Havertys brand name. It also provides custom upholstery products and eclectic looks; and mattress product lines under the Tempur-Pedic, Serta, Sealy, and Stearns and Foster names. The company sells home furnishings through its retail stores, as well as through its website. Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

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