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Duluth Holdings Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2025 Financial Results

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Duluth Holdings (NASDAQ: DLTH) reported improved profitability for fiscal 2025. Q4 net income was $7.8 million versus a prior-year loss of $5.6 million; Q4 gross margin rose to 53.0% (+890 bps). Full-year free cash flow was $16.6 million and inventory declined 21.1%.

The company provided fiscal 2026 guidance: net sales $540–$560M, adjusted EBITDA $26–$30M, and capital expenditures ~$12M. Cash and net liquidity remain strong at $16.3M cash and $141.3M net liquidity.

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Positive

  • Q4 net income turned positive at $7.8M
  • Gross margin expanded by 890 bps to 53.0%
  • Full-year free cash flow $16.6M (improved $41.8M)
  • Inventory reduced by 21.1% year-over-year
  • Net liquidity of $141.3M with no outstanding ABL debt
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased $10.3M year-over-year to $24.9M

Negative

  • Net sales declined 10.5% in Q4 to $215.9M
  • Full-year still reported a net loss of $16.2M
  • SG&A as percent of sales rose to 48.8%
  • Direct-to-consumer sales fell 16.5% in Q4

News Market Reaction – DLTH

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In the Mar 19 session, DLTH gained 44.70%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +40.5% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 31 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. Trading volume was exceptionally heavy at 371.8x the daily average, suggesting very strong buying interest.

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Market Context

The stock surged +44.7% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with m...
Analysis

The stock surged +44.7% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with multiple signs of operational progress in this report: Q4 net income of $7.8M, gross margin at 53.0%, inventory reduced by 21.1%, and full-year free cash flow of $16.6M. Historically, earnings moves averaged -2.76% with occasional sharp selloffs. Investors would need to weigh whether improved profitability and 2026 guidance of $540M–$560M in sales and $26M–$30M Adjusted EBITDA justify sustained strength.

Key Figures

Q4 2025 Net Income: $7.8M Q4 2025 Gross Margin: 53.0% Inventory Reduction: $35.2M (21.1%) +5 more
8 metrics
Q4 2025 Net Income $7.8M Fourth quarter 2025 net income vs prior-year net loss
Q4 2025 Gross Margin 53.0% Fourth quarter 2025 gross margin vs 44.1% prior year
Inventory Reduction $35.2M (21.1%) Year-end inventory down vs last year
FY 2025 Net Loss $16.2M Fiscal year 2025 net loss vs $43.6M prior year
FY 2025 Free Cash Flow $16.6M Full-year positive free cash flow, $41.8M improvement YoY
Q4 2025 Net Sales $215.9M Fourth quarter 2025 net sales, down 10.5% YoY
2026 Net Sales Outlook $540M–$560M Fiscal 2026 net sales guidance range
2026 Adj. EBITDA Outlook $26M–$30M Fiscal 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance range

Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: Dec 16 (Positive)
Same Type Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
Dec 16 Q3 2025 earnings Positive -29.4% Improved profitability, narrowed net loss, higher-end guidance reaffirmed.
Sep 04 Q2 2025 earnings Positive +52.1% Return to net income and strong Adjusted EBITDA despite lower sales.
Jun 05 Q1 2025 earnings Negative -17.4% Double-digit sales decline and sizeable net loss with DTC weakness.
Mar 13 Q4/FY 2024 earnings Negative -10.8% Full-year net loss, lower sales and Q4 loss despite DTC growth.
Dec 05 Q3 2024 earnings Negative -8.3% Net loss with declining sales, only partially offset by margin gains.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Earnings reactions have mostly aligned with the underlying tone of results, with one notable selloff following otherwise improving metrics.

Recent Company History

Over the past five earnings reports, Duluth Trading has worked through declining sales while steadily improving margins, liquidity, and profitability. Fiscal 2024 results showed losses and lower net sales at $626.6M, followed by Q1–Q3 2025 updates featuring continued sales declines but better gross margins and narrowing losses. A standout was Q2 2025, when net income of $1.3M and $12.0M Adjusted EBITDA prompted a strong positive price reaction. Today’s Q4/FY 2025 report continues that trajectory with net income and positive free cash flow.

Key Terms

adjusted eps, adjusted ebitda, free cash flow, basis points, +4 more
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adjusted eps financial
"Reported EPS of $0.22; and adjusted EPS1 of $0.23 adjusted for restructuring..."
Adjusted earnings per share (adjusted eps) is a measure of a company's profit per share that has been modified to exclude certain one-time or unusual items, such as costs from restructuring or asset sales. It provides a clearer picture of the company’s core performance by removing events that may distort the usual earnings. Investors use adjusted eps to better understand a company's ongoing profitability and compare it more accurately over time.
adjusted ebitda financial
"Adjusted EBITDA2 increased $8.9 million from the prior year to $17.5 million."
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
free cash flow financial
"full year positive Free Cash Flow of $16.6 million, an improvement of $41.8 million"
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
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basis points financial
"Gross Margin of 53.0% increases by 890 basis points versus prior year"
Basis points are a way to measure small changes in interest rates or percentages, where one basis point equals 0.01%. For example, if a loan's interest rate increases by 50 basis points, it's gone up by 0.50%. They help people understand tiny differences in rates that can add up over time, making financial comparisons clearer.
tariff financial
"Gross margin increased to 53.0%... overcoming a $7.6 million tariff impact."
A tariff is a tax charged by a government on goods as they cross a border, like a toll on a highway for imported products. For investors, tariffs matter because they raise costs for companies that buy or sell goods internationally, can squeeze profit margins, change competitive balance, and prompt firms to move suppliers or raise prices — all of which can affect revenues, costs and stock valuations.
asset based lending facility financial
"no outstanding debt on the Asset Based Lending facility resulting in $141.3 million"
An asset based lending facility is a line of credit a company draws against its own assets—such as unpaid customer invoices, inventory or equipment—similar to borrowing from a pawnshop or using a home‑equity line where the amount you can borrow depends on the value of what you pledge. Investors watch these facilities because they are a key source of short‑term cash, directly affect a company’s leverage and liquidity, and often carry terms or limits that can signal financial stress or strength.
net liquidity financial
"cash and cash equivalents of $16.3 million with net liquidity of $141.3 million."
Net liquidity is the amount of cash or easily accessible funds a person or organization has after subtracting any short-term debts or obligations. It shows how much money is truly available for spending, investing, or covering immediate needs. For investors, net liquidity indicates financial flexibility and stability, helping them assess how easily they can respond to opportunities or unexpected expenses.
capital expenditures financial
"Capital expenditures, inclusive of software hosting implementation costs, of approximately $12 million"
Capital expenditures are the money a company spends to buy or improve big assets like buildings, equipment, or machines that will last a long time. These investments matter because they help the company grow and operate more efficiently, similar to how upgrading a home’s appliances or adding a new room can make it better and more valuable.
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Fourth quarter 2025 Net Income of $7.8 million improves by $13.4 million versus prior year

Fourth quarter 2025 Gross Margin of 53.0% increases by 890 basis points versus prior year

Year-end inventory down 21.1% and full year positive Free Cash Flow of $16.6 million

MOUNT HOREB, Wis., March 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duluth Holdings Inc. (dba, Duluth Trading Company) (“Duluth Trading” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DLTH), a lifestyle brand of men’s and women’s workwear, casual wear, outdoor apparel and accessories, today announced its financial results for the fiscal Fourth Quarter ended February 1, 2026.

Summary of the Fourth Quarter ended February 1, 2026

  • Net Income of $7.8 million compared to net loss of $5.6 million in the prior year fourth quarter.
  • Reported EPS of $0.22; and adjusted EPS1 of $0.23 adjusted for restructuring expenses of $0.3 million, net of tax.
  • Adjusted EBITDA2 increased $8.9 million from the prior year to $17.5 million.
  • Inventory down $35.2 million or 21.1% vs. last year.
  • Cash and cash equivalents of $16.3 million with net liquidity of $141.3 million.

Summary of the Fiscal Year ended February 1, 2026

  • Net loss reduced to $16.2 million compared to a net loss of $43.6 million in the prior year.
  • Reported EPS loss of $0.47; and adjusted EPS1 loss of $0.43 adjusted for restructuring and impairment expenses of $1.4 million, net of tax.
  • Adjusted EBITDA2 increased $10.3 million from the prior year to $24.9 million.
  • Full year positive Free Cash Flow3 of $16.6 million, an improvement of $41.8 million compared to the prior year

1See Reconciliation of net income (loss) to adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted net income (loss) to adjusted EPS in the accompanying financial tables.
2See Reconciliation of net income (loss) to EBITDA and EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA in the accompanying financial tables.
3See Reconciliation of free cash flow in the accompanying financial tables.

Management Commentary

President and CEO Stephanie Pugliese stated, “I couldn't be prouder of the team's disciplined efforts in managing promotional resets, controlling expenses, streamlining operations, and optimizing inventory levels.  The strong operational execution in the fourth quarter and the year led to enhanced gross margin, lower operating costs, reduced inventory, and improved profitability and free cash flow.”

Pugliese concluded, “Looking ahead, we are focused on re-energizing our customer base through focusing our assortment on the core, lasting products our customers value most, and building on the momentum the team has created.”

Operating Results for the Fourth Quarter ended February 1, 2026

Net sales of $215.9 million, a decrease of $25.4 million or 10.5%, in the three months ended February 1, 2026 compared to $241.3 million in the three months ended February 2, 2025. Direct-to-consumer net sales decreased by 16.5% to $144.3 million due to lower traffic, partially offset by higher average order values. Retail store net sales increased by 4.7% to $71.6 million primarily driven by two new store openings, higher average order values and improved in-stocks.

Gross margin increased to 53.0% of net sales in the three months ended February 1, 2026, compared to 44.1% of net sales in the three months ended February 2, 2025 overcoming a $7.6 million tariff impact. The increase in gross margin rate was primarily driven by an increase in average unit retail prices from reduced promotional activity coupled with an improvement in product costs from our direct to factory sourcing initiative partially offset by tariff costs.

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $5.3 million, or 4.8%, to $105.4 million in the three months ended February 1, 2026 compared to $110.7 million in the three months ended February 2, 2025. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales increased to 48.8% in the three months ended February 1, 2026, compared to 45.9% in the three months ended February 2, 2025. The increase in selling, general and administrative expense as a percentage of net sales was mainly driven by increased overhead expenses coupled with the decrease in net sales, partially offset by decreased advertising and variable expenses.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

The Company ended the quarter with $16.3 million of cash and cash equivalents, $63.8 million of net working capital, no outstanding debt on the Asset Based Lending facility resulting in $141.3 million of net liquidity.

Fiscal 2026 Outlook

The Company provided the following fiscal 2026 outlook:

  • Net sales in the range of $540 million to $560 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA1 in the range of $26 million to $30 million
  • Capital expenditures, inclusive of software hosting implementation costs, of approximately $12 million

Conference Call Information

A conference call and audio webcast with analysts and investors will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 9:30 am Eastern Time to discuss the results and answer questions.

  • Live conference call: 1-844-875-6915 (domestic) or 1-412-317-6711 (international)
  • Conference call replay available through March 26, 2026: 1-855-669-9658 (domestic) or 1-412-317-0088 (international)
  • Replay access code: 2766842
  • Live and archived webcast: ir.duluthtrading.com

Participants can pre-register for the earnings conference call to expedite their entry into the call and avoid waiting for a live operator. To pre-register for the call, please visit https://dpregister.com/sreg/10207047/10363a9243d and enter your contact information. You will then be issued a personalized phone number and pin to dial into the live conference call. Investors can pre-register any time prior to the start of the conference call.

About Duluth Trading

Duluth Trading is a lifestyle brand for the Modern, Self-Reliant American. Based in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, we offer high quality, solution-based workwear, casual wear, and accessories for men and women who lead a hands-on lifestyle and who value a job well-done. We provide our customers an engaging and entertaining experience. Our marketing incorporates humor and storytelling that conveys the uniqueness of our products in a distinctive, fun way, and are available through our content-rich website, catalogs, and “store like no other” retail locations. We are committed to outstanding customer service backed by our “No Bull Guarantee” - if it’s not right, we’ll fix it. Visit our website at http://www.duluthtrading.com.

Non-GAAP Measurements

Management believes that non-GAAP financial measures may be useful in certain instances to provide additional meaningful comparisons between current results and results in prior operating periods. Within this release, including the tables attached hereto, reference is made to adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), Free Cash Flow and Forecasted Adjusted EBITDA. See attached table “Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to EBITDA and EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA,” for a reconciliation of net (loss) income to EBITDA and EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA for the three months and fiscal year ended February 1, 2026, versus the three months and fiscal year ended February 2, 2025, “Free Cash Flow” as a liquidity measure for the fiscal years ended February 1, 2026 and February 2, 2025, “Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EPS” for a reconciliation of net income (loss) to adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted net income (loss) to adjusted EPS for the three months and fiscal years ended February 1, 2026 and February 2, 2026 and “Reconciliation of Forecasted Net Loss to Forecasted EBITDA and Forecasted EBITDA to Forecasted Adjusted EBITDA” for a reconciliation of forecasted net loss to EBITDA and EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2027.

Adjusted EBITDA is a metric used by management and frequently used by the financial community, which provides insight into an organization’s operating trends and facilitates comparisons between peer companies, since interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization can differ greatly between organizations as a result of differing capital structures and tax strategies. Adjusted EBITDA excludes certain items that are unusual in nature or not comparable from period to period.

Management believes Free Cash Flow is a useful measure of performance as an indication of an organization’s financial strength and provides additional perspective on the ability to efficiently use capital in executing growth strategies. Free Cash Flow is used to facilitate a comparison of operating performance on a consistent basis from period-to-period and the ability to generate cash. Free Cash Flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities less purchase of property and equipment.

Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted EPS is a metric used by management and frequently used by the financial community, which provides insight into the effectiveness of our business strategies and to compare our performance against that of peer companies. Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted EPS excludes restructuring expenses and impairment expenses that are not comparable from period to period.

The Company provides this information to investors to assist in comparisons of past, present and future operating results and to assist in highlighting the results of on-going operations. While the Company’s management believes that non-GAAP measurements are useful supplemental information, such adjusted results are not intended to replace the Company’s GAAP financial results and should be read in conjunction with those GAAP results.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts included in this press release, including statements concerning Duluth Trading’s plans, objectives, goals, beliefs, business strategies, future events, business conditions, its results of operations, financial position and its business outlook, business trends and certain other information herein, including statements under the heading “Fiscal 2026 Outlook” are forward-looking statements. You can identify forward looking statements by the use of words such as “may,” ”might,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “could,” “believe,” “estimate,” “project,” “target,” “predict,” “intend,” “future,” “budget,” “goals,” “potential,” “continue,” “design,” “objective,” “forecasted,” “would” and other similar expressions. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and are based upon Duluth Trading’s current expectations, beliefs, estimates, and projections, and various assumptions, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond Duluth Trading’s control. Duluth Trading’s expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith, and Duluth Trading believes there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that management’s expectations, beliefs, estimates, and projections will be achieved and actual results may vary materially from what is expressed in or indicated by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including, among others, the risks, uncertainties, and factors set forth under Part 1, Item 1A “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 24, 2025 and other factors as may be periodically described in Duluth Trading’s subsequent filings with the SEC. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: the impact of inflation and measures to control inflation on our results of operations; the prolonged effects of economic uncertainties on store and website traffic; the susceptibility of the price and availability of our merchandise to international trade conditions including tariffs; changes in U.S. and non-U.S. laws affecting the importation and taxation of goods, including imposition of unilateral tariffs on imported goods; our ability to secure the personal and/or financial information of our customers and employees; disruptions to our distribution network, supply chains and operations; failure to effectively manage inventory levels; our ability to maintain and enhance a strong brand and sub-brand image; adapting to declines in consumer confidence, inflation and decreases in consumer spending; disruptions to our e-commerce platform; our ability to meet customer delivery time expectations; our ability to properly allocate inventory throughout our distribution network to fulfill customer demand; our failure to meet our debt covenant ratios; natural disasters, unusually adverse weather conditions, boycotts, prolonged public health crises, epidemics or pandemics and unanticipated events; generating adequate cash from our existing stores and direct sales to support our growth; the impact of changes in corporate tax regulations and sales tax; identifying and responding to new and changing customer preferences; the success of the locations in which our stores are located; effectively relying on sources for merchandise located in foreign markets; transportation delays and interruptions, including port congestion; our inability to timely and effectively obtain shipments of products from our suppliers and deliver merchandise to our customers; the inability to maintain the performance of our maturing store portfolio; our inability to deploy marketing tactics and commit adequate resources to support marketing in order to retain and attract new customers; our ability to successfully open new stores; effectively adapting to new challenges associated with our expansion into new geographic markets; competing effectively in an environment of intense competition or elevated promotions; our ability to adapt to significant changes in sales due to the seasonality of our business; price reductions or inventory shortages resulting from failure to purchase the appropriate amount of inventory in advance of the season in which it will be sold; the potential for further increases in price and lack of availability of raw materials; our dependence on third-party vendors to provide us with sufficient quantities of merchandise at acceptable prices; failure of our vendors and their manufacturing sources to use acceptable labor or other practices; our dependence upon key executive management or our inability to hire or retain the talent required for our business; increases in costs of fuel or other energy, transportation or utility costs and in the costs of labor and employment; failure of our information technology systems to support our current and growing business, before and after our planned upgrades; disruptions in our supply chain and fulfillment centers; our inability to protect our trademarks or other intellectual property rights; infringement on the intellectual property of third parties; acts of war, terrorism or civil unrest; the impact of governmental laws and regulations and the outcomes of legal proceedings; failure to comply with data privacy regulation; our ability to comply with the security standards for the credit card industry; our failure to maintain adequate internal controls over our financial and management systems; acquisition, disposition, and development risks; and other factors that may be disclosed in our SEC filings or otherwise. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made. Duluth Trading assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, subsequent events or circumstances or other changes affecting forward-looking information except to the extent required by applicable securities laws.

The Company revised its prior period financial statements for an accounting correction related to sales tax collections to the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets that are primarily related to accrued expenses and other current liabilities, deferred taxes and retained earnings, as well as corresponding impacts to the Company's other Consolidated Financial Statements. The impacts of these revisions were not material to the Company's previously filed financial statements. These revisions relate to immaterial corrections that were identified by management and when accumulated, required a correction to the Company's previously filed financial statements.

Investor Contacts:
Heena Agrawal
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Chris Steffes
Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Email: IR@duluthtrading.com

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DULUTH HOLDINGS INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands)
       
  February 1, 2026  February 2, 2025 
ASSETS        
Current Assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents $16,345  $3,335 
Receivables  2,710   3,970 
Inventory, net  131,342   166,545 
Prepaid expenses & other current assets  21,654   17,781 
Total current assets  172,051   191,631 
Property and equipment, net  96,913   111,560 
Operating lease right-of-use assets  89,283   102,663 
Finance lease right-of-use assets, net  29,577   32,957 
Available-for-sale security  4,763   4,491 
Other assets, net  10,022   9,140 
Total assets $402,609  $452,442 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY        
Current liabilities:        
Trade accounts payable $48,226  $73,882 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities  39,693   35,684 
Income tax payable  178   65 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities  16,449   15,534 
Current portion of finance lease liabilities  2,681   2,541 
Current maturities of TRI long-term debt1  1,020   931 
Total current liabilities  108,247   128,637 
Operating lease liabilities, less current portion  76,008   89,222 
Finance lease liabilities, less current portion  27,940   30,621 
TRI long-term debt, less current maturities1  23,337   24,283 
Deferred tax liabilities  962    
Total liabilities  236,494   272,763 
Treasury stock  (2,922)  (2,332)
Capital stock  110,794   108,009 
Retained earnings  61,332   77,721 
Accumulated other comprehensive income  (231)  (722)
Total shareholders' equity of Duluth Holdings Inc.  168,973   182,676 
Noncontrolling interest  (2,858)  (2,997)
Total shareholders' equity  166,115   179,679 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $402,609  $452,442 
         

1Represents debt of the variable interest entity, TRI Holdings, LLC, that is consolidated in accordance with ASC 810, Consolidation. Duluth Holdings Inc. is not the guarantor nor the obligor of this debt.

 
DULUTH HOLDING INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands, except per share figures)
       
  Three Months Ended  Fiscal Year Ended 
  February 1, 2026  February 2, 2025  February 1, 2026  February 2, 2025 
Net sales $215,893  $241,270  $565,184  $626,629 
Cost of goods sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)  101,499   134,791   263,570   318,119 
Gross profit  114,394   106,479   301,614   308,510 
Selling, general and administrative expenses  105,392   110,720   310,546   337,623 
Restructuring expense  375      1,225   7,748 
Operating income (loss)  8,627   (4,241)  (10,157)  (36,861)
Interest expense  1,020   1,322   5,201   4,554 
Other income, net  540   6   295   173 
Income (loss) before income taxes  8,146   (5,557)  (15,064)  (41,242)
Income tax expense  356   4   1,185   2,370 
Net income (loss)  7,790   (5,561)  (16,249)  (43,612)
Less: Net income attributable
to noncontrolling interest
  44   25   139   59 
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest $7,746  $(5,586) $(16,388) $(43,671)
Basic earnings per share (Class A and Class B):                
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding  34,537   33,510   34,619   33,368 
Net income (loss) per share attributable to controlling interest $0.22  $(0.17) $(0.47) $(1.31)
Diluted earnings per share (Class A and Class B):                
Weighted average shares and equivalents outstanding  35,512   33,510   34,619   33,368 
Net income (loss) per share attributable to controlling interest $0.22  $(0.17) $(0.47) $(1.31)
                 


 
DULUTH HOLDINGS INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands)
    
  Fiscal Year Ended 
  February 1, 2026  February 2, 2025 
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net loss $(16,249) $(43,612)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization  25,471   32,282 
Stock-based compensation  2,506   4,046 
Deferred income taxes  962   1,767 
Loss on disposal of property and equipment  170   473 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Receivables  1,260   1,985 
Income taxes receivable     617 
Inventory  35,203   (40,788)
Prepaid expense & other assets  855   1,085 
Software hosting implementation costs, net  (5,575)  (3,171)
Trade accounts payable  (24,900)  22,863 
Income taxes payable  113   65 
Accrued expenses and deferred rent obligations  3,412   2,059 
Other  (138)  473 
Noncash lease impacts  1,082   2,939 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities  24,172   (16,917)
Cash flows from investing activities:        
Purchases of property and equipment  (7,600)  (8,329)
Principal receipts from available-for-sale security  220   200 
Net cash used in investing activities  (7,380)  (8,129)
Cash flows from financing activities:        
Proceeds on line of credit  175,126   83,500 
Payments on line of credit  (175,126)  (83,500)
Payments on TRI long term debt  (930)  (846)
Payments on finance lease obligations  (2,541)  (2,721)
Shares withheld for tax payments on vested restricted stock  (590)  (594)
Other  279   385 
Net cash used in financing activities  (3,782)  (3,776)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  13,010   (28,822)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  3,335   32,157 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $16,345  $3,335 
         


 
DULUTH HOLDINGS INC.
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to EBITDA and EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands)
       
  Three Months Ended  Fiscal Year Ended 
  February 1, 2026  February 2, 2025  February 1, 2026  February 2, 2025 
Net income (loss) $7,790  $(5,561) $(16,249) $(43,612)
Depreciation and amortization  5,943   7,552   25,471   31,133 
Amortization of internal-use software hosting subscription implementation costs  1,240   1,425   4,732   5,281 
Interest expense  1,020   1,322   5,201   4,554 
Income tax expense  356   4   1,185   2,370 
EBITDA (non-GAAP) $16,350  $4,742  $20,341  $(274)
Long-term incentive expense  733   800   2,811   4,152 
Impairment expenses     2,998   549   2,998 
Restructuring expense  375      1,225   7,748 
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) $17,458  $8,540  $24,926  $14,624 
                 


 
DULUTH HOLDINGS INC.
Free Cash Flow
(Unaudited)
    
  Fiscal Year Ended 
  February 1, 2026  February 2, 2025 
(in thousands)        
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $24,172  $(16,917)
Purchases of property and equipment  (7,600)  (8,329)
Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP) $16,572  $(25,246)
         


 
DULUTH HOLDINGS INC.
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EPS
(Unaudited)
      
 Three Months Ended  Twelve Months Ended 
 February 1, 2026  February 2, 2025  February 1, 2026  February 2, 2025 
(in thousands, except per share amounts)Amount  Per share  Amount  Per share  Amount  Per share  Amount  Per share 
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest$7,745  0.22  $(5,586) (0.17) $(16,388) (0.47) $(43,671) (1.31)
Plus: Restructuring expenses 375  0.01   -  -   1,225  0.04   7,748  0.23 
Plus: Impairment expenses -  -   2,998  0.09   549  0.02   2,998  0.09 
Income tax effect of adjustments to net loss (86) (0.00)  (690) (0.02)  (408) (0.01)  (2,472) (0.07)
Adjusted net income (loss)$8,034  0.23  $(3,278) (0.10) $(15,022) (0.43) $(35,397) (1.06)
                            


 
DULUTH HOLDINGS INC.
Reconciliation of Forecasted Net Loss to Forecasted EBITDA and Forecasted EBITDA to Forecasted Adjusted EBITDA
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands)
       
  Low  High 
Forecasted        
Net loss $(11,800) $(7,500)
Depreciation and amortization  25,200   25,200 
Amortization of internal-use software hosting subscription implementation costs  4,800   4,800 
Interest expense  3,800   3,500 
Income tax expense  200   200 
EBITDA (non-GAAP) $22,200  $26,200 
Long-term incentive expense  3,800   3,800 
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) $26,000  $30,000 
         

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FAQ

What were Duluth Holdings (DLTH) Q4 2025 results for net income and EPS?

Duluth reported Q4 2025 net income of $7.8 million and reported EPS of $0.22. According to the company, adjusted EPS was $0.23 after $0.3 million of restructuring adjustments, improving from prior-year loss metrics.

How did Duluth Holdings (DLTH) gross margin change in Q4 2025 and why?

Gross margin rose to 53.0%, an increase of 890 basis points year-over-year. According to the company, the improvement reflected higher average unit retail prices, direct-to-factory cost gains, and reduced promotions, partially offset by tariff costs.

What is Duluth Holdings (DLTH) fiscal 2026 guidance for sales and adjusted EBITDA?

The company guided fiscal 2026 net sales to $540–$560 million and adjusted EBITDA to $26–$30 million. According to the company, guidance also includes approximately $12 million of capital expenditures, inclusive of software hosting implementation.

How did Duluth Holdings (DLTH) manage inventory and cash in fiscal 2025?

Inventory declined 21.1% year-over-year and full-year free cash flow was $16.6 million. According to the company, inventory optimization and expense control drove improved cash generation and stronger liquidity.

Did Duluth Holdings (DLTH) report improvements in adjusted EBITDA for fiscal 2025?

Yes—adjusted EBITDA improved to $24.9 million, up by $10.3 million year-over-year. According to the company, operational execution and cost discipline contributed to the EBITDA improvement despite lower net sales.

What risks did Duluth Holdings (DLTH) highlight in its Q4 2025 results that could affect investors?

The company noted a 10.5% decline in Q4 net sales and higher SG&A as a percentage of sales at 48.8%. According to the company, reduced traffic and overhead pressures could weigh on near-term margin recovery.