Hobby Lobby Statistics and Facts

Hobby Lobby Statistics 2026: Stores, Employees, Product Count, and Facts

Hobby Lobby statistics for 2026, including store count, employee totals, product assortment, and company facts from official and Forbes sources.

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Hobby Lobby statistics store count revenue totals and facts 2026

Hobby Lobby is a major U.S. arts-and-crafts retail chain known for craft supplies, seasonal merchandise, home decor, fabric, floral products, and hobby materials. Because the company is privately held, current operational figures are easier to verify than exact audited financial detail.

Quick Answer: Hobby Lobby says it has more than 1,000 stores, about 50,000 employees, operates in 48 states, and carries over 80,000 items in its stores.

Key Hobby Lobby Metrics

Metric Figure Year / Status
Stores 1,000+ Latest official company page
Employees Approximately 50,000 Latest official company page
States 48 Latest official company page
Items carried 80,000+ Latest official company page
Estimated revenue Private-company estimate only Third-party

About Hobby Lobby

Founded in 1972, Hobby Lobby has grown into one of the largest craft and home-decor chains in the United States. The business is privately owned, which means operational data is more accessible than detailed audited public-company reporting.

Hobby Lobby Statistics and Facts

  • 1,000+ stores
  • Approximately 50,000 employees
  • 48 states
  • 80,000+ items carried in stores

Why the Revenue Picture Is Less Precise

Unlike publicly traded retailers, Hobby Lobby does not publish full SEC annual reports. That means revenue numbers typically come from third-party estimates such as Forbes rather than directly from audited investor filings. For a statistics page, it is more reliable to lead with official operating data and treat revenue figures as estimates.

Store and Product Scale

The company’s official description highlights the breadth of its store fleet and assortment. An 80,000-item assortment helps explain why Hobby Lobby functions as a broad creative and seasonal merchandise destination rather than a narrow specialty chain.

FAQ

How many Hobby Lobby stores are there?

Hobby Lobby says it has more than 1,000 stores.

How many employees does Hobby Lobby have?

The company says it has approximately 50,000 employees.

How many products does Hobby Lobby carry?

Hobby Lobby says its stores carry over 80,000 items.

Does Hobby Lobby publish revenue like a public company?

No. Hobby Lobby is private, so revenue figures available publicly are generally third-party estimates rather than detailed SEC-filed financial statements.

Sources and References

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