Leslie’s, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Rhea-AI Summary
Leslie’s (NASDAQ: LESL) reported fiscal Q2 2026 sales of $184.7 million, up 4.3%, with comparable sales up 6.6% and customer count up 8%. Gross profit rose 21.4% and gross margin expanded to 28.9%, while adjusted EBITDA improved to $(26.8) million.
For the first six months, sales declined 5.8% and net loss reached $135.5 million. The company closed 80 underperforming stores and one distribution center, reduced inventories by 21.7% to $262.4 million, reported liquidity of $97.1 million, and reiterated full-year 2026 guidance for $1.10–$1.25 billion sales and $55–$75 million adjusted EBITDA.
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Positive
- Q2 2026 sales grew 4.3% to $184.7 million
- Q2 comparable sales increased 6.6%; customer count grew 8%
- Q2 gross profit rose 21.4% to $53.3 million; margin up 410 bps
- Q2 adjusted EBITDA improved by $9.2 million to $(26.8) million
- Inventories reduced 21.7% to $262.4 million year-over-year
- Full-year 2026 sales guidance of $1.1–$1.25 billion reiterated
- Full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $55–$75 million reiterated
- Total liquidity reported at $97.1 million
Negative
- Q2 net loss increased to $52.5 million from $51.3 million
- Q2 adjusted net loss widened to $50.0 million from $48.3 million
- Six-month sales declined 5.8% to $331.9 million
- Six-month gross profit fell 12.3% to $80.4 million; margin down to 24.2%
- Six-month net loss rose to $135.5 million from $95.9 million
- Six-month adjusted EBITDA slipped to $(67.1) million from $(65.4) million
- $9.0 million non-cash impairment from closing 80 stores and one distribution center
News Market Reaction – LESL
On the day this news was published, LESL gained 144.76%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +189.0% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -17.2% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 98 alerts that day, indicating high trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $26M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $43.88M at that time. Trading volume was exceptionally heavy at 111.4x the daily average, suggesting very strong buying interest.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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LESL was up 2.03% pre-announcement while several specialty retail peers like GRWG (-3.52%), RECT (-2.26%) and ONEW (-3.46%) were down, with BARK an outlier at +5.01%.
Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17 | Q1 2026 earnings | Negative | -17.0% | Q1 2026 sales and gross profit fell sharply with adjusted EBITDA deeply negative. |
| Dec 02 | Q4/FY 2025 earnings | Negative | -20.9% | Q4 and FY2025 losses driven by a large non-cash impairment and weaker comps. |
| Aug 06 | Q3 2025 earnings | Negative | -17.8% | Q3 2025 saw double-digit sales declines and reduced net income and EBITDA. |
| Jul 28 | Prelim Q3 2025 | Negative | -36.0% | Preliminary Q3 2025 update flagged lower net sales and withdrawn FY2025 guidance. |
| Feb 06 | Q1 2025 earnings | Negative | -26.8% | Q1 2025 loss with lower gross margin and cautious Q2 and FY2025 outlook. |
Recent earnings releases have consistently drawn negative price reactions, averaging about -23.72% over five events.
Over the last few earnings cycles, Leslie’s reported declining sales and profitability, including a large $183.8M impairment in fiscal 2025 and weaker Q3 2025 results. Fiscal Q1 2026 showed double‑digit sales and gross profit declines, plus a $10.1M non‑cash impairment for store and DC closures, though management repeatedly highlighted seasonal second‑half strength and cost actions. Against this backdrop, today’s Q2 2026 results and reiterated full‑year guidance continue the focus on operational transformation and inventory/liquidity management.
Historical Comparison
In the past five earnings-related releases, LESL’s average next-day move was about -23.72%, showing earnings updates have often coincided with selling pressure.
Recent earnings have traced a challenging arc: soft Q1 2025, weak and weather-impacted Q3 2025, a large FY2025 impairment with store closures, and Q1 2026 declines plus further impairments, all under an ongoing transformation plan.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock surged +144.8% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with signs of operational traction in Q2 2026, including 4.3% sales growth, 6.6% comparable sales growth, and gross margin expansion to 28.9%. Historically, earnings events averaged a -23.72% move, so sustained strength would contrast with prior selling on results. Investors would still need to monitor ongoing net losses, execution on store closures, and whether reiterated full-year guidance of $1.10B–$1.25B sales and $55M–$75M adjusted EBITDA remains intact.
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PHOENIX, May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leslie’s, Inc. (NASDAQ: LESL), the largest and most trusted direct-to-customer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry serving residential customers and pool professionals nationwide, today announced its financial results for the fiscal second quarter 2026.
“Our comprehensive transformation plan delivered measurable results in the second quarter as we position Leslie’s for sustainable profitable growth. Second quarter performance demonstrated the effectiveness of our strategic initiatives, with revenue growth of
McDonell added, “We’re fundamentally reimagining how Leslie’s serves customers while creating a more efficient business model. The ‘Price Drop’ initiative, the targeted marketing and our consultative in-store approach is resonating with customers. Leslie’s is growing our active customer file by re-activating lapsed customers and attracting new customers.”
Fiscal Second Quarter Ended April 4, 2026 Results
- Sales were
$184.7 million , an increase of4.3% compared to$177.1 million in the prior year period. Comparable sales increased6.6% . - Gross profit was
$53.3 million , an increase of21.4% compared to$43.9 million in the prior year period. Gross margin increased to28.9% compared to24.8% in the prior year period. - Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) were
$92.2 million compared to$92.3 million in the prior year period. As a percentage of sales, SG&A decreased 220 basis points (“bps”). - Non-cash impairment charge of
$(1.2) million , comprised of non-cash lease gains due to lease terminations on stores that were closed and impaired during the first quarter of 2026. No impairment charges were recorded in the comparable prior year period. - Net loss increased by
$1.2 million to$52.5 million compared to$51.3 million in the prior year period. - Adjusted net loss was
$50.0 million compared to$48.3 million in the prior year period. - Diluted loss per share was
$5.63 compared to$5.54 in the prior year period. Adjusted diluted loss per share was$5.36 compared to$5.21 t he prior year period. - Adjusted EBITDA improved
$9.2 million from$(36.1) million in the prior year period to$(26.8) million .
Fiscal Six Months Ended April 4, 2026 Results
- Sales were
$331.9 million , a decrease of5.8% compared to$352.4 million in the prior year period. Comparable sales decreased4.5% . - Gross profit was
$80.4 million , a decrease of12.3% compared to$91.7 million in the prior year period. Gross margin decreased to24.2% from26.0% in the prior year. - SG&A decreased
$1.9 million to$177.9 million compared to$179.7 million in the prior year. As a percentage of sales, SG&A increased 259 bps. - Non-cash impairment charge of
$9.0 million , comprised of asset write-offs related to the closure of 80 underperforming stores and one distribution center. No impairment charges were recorded in the comparable prior year period. - Net loss was
$135.5 million compared to$95.9 million in the prior year. - Adjusted net loss was
$117.5 million compared to$91.2 million in the prior year period. - Diluted loss per share was
$14.55 compared to$10.36 in the prior year. Adjusted diluted loss per share was$12.62 compared to$9.86 in the prior year. - Adjusted EBITDA was
$(67.1) million compared to$(65.4) million in the prior year.
Balance Sheet Highlights
- Capital expenditures totaled
$9.5 million in the period ended April 4, 2026 compared to$11.2 million in the period ended March 29, 2025. - Cash and cash equivalents totaled
$16.9 million as of April 4, 2026, a decrease of$0.4 million , compared to$17.3 million as of March 29, 2025. - Inventories totaled
$262.4 million as of April 4, 2026, a decrease of$72.7 million or21.7% , compared to$335.1 million as of March 29, 2025. - Total liquidity of
$97.1 million from cash on-hand and borrowings available under the credit facility.
Full Year Fiscal 2026 Expectations
The company reiterated its outlook for the full year fiscal 2026.
As is typical of our business, we anticipate generating the majority of our sales and earnings during the second half of the year driven by the seasonal nature of our industry. The guide provided is for the 52-week period of Fiscal Year 2026 and includes the impact on revenue of the store closures noted above as well as the addback of expected costs incurred with these closures.
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*Note: A reconciliation of non-GAAP guidance measures to corresponding GAAP measures is not available on a forward-looking basis without unreasonable effort due to the uncertainty of expenses that may be incurred in the future, although it is important to note that these factors could be material to our results computed in accordance with GAAP.
Conference Call Details
The company will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on May 13, 2026 to discuss the financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 as well as progress against the company’s strategic transformation initiatives. A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available online at https://ir.lesliespool.com/.
A replay of the conference call will be available within approximately three hours of the conclusion of the call and will be available on the company’s Investor Relations website for 180 days.
About Leslie’s
Founded in 1963, Leslie’s is the largest and most trusted direct-to-customer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry serving residential consumers and pool professionals nationwide. The company serves the aftermarket needs of residential and professional consumers with an extensive and largely exclusive assortment of essential pool and spa care products. The company operates an integrated ecosystem of approximately 950 physical locations and a robust digital platform, enabling consumers to engage with Leslie’s whenever, wherever, and however they prefer to shop. Its dedicated team of associates, pool and spa care experts, and experienced service technicians are passionate about empowering every single Leslie’s customer with the knowledge, products, and solutions necessary to confidently maintain and thoroughly enjoy their pools and spas.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Other Operating Measures
In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”), we use certain non-GAAP financial measures and other operating measures, including comparable sales growth, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net loss, and Adjusted diluted loss per share, to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies, to make budgeting decisions, and to compare our performance against that of other peer companies using similar measures. These non-GAAP financial measures and other operating measures should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for our results as reported under GAAP. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures and other operating measures are not calculated in the same manner by all companies, and accordingly, are not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies and may not be appropriate measures for performance relative to other companies.
Comparable Sales Growth
We measure comparable sales growth as the increase or decrease in sales recorded by the comparable base in any reporting period, compared to sales recorded by the comparable base in the prior reporting period. The comparable base includes sales through our locations and through our e-commerce websites and third-party marketplaces. Comparable sales growth is a key measure used by management and our board of directors to assess our financial performance.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest (including amortization of debt issuance costs), taxes, depreciation and amortization, equity-based compensation expense, executive transition costs, severance, strategic project costs, merger and acquisition costs, and other non-recurring, non-cash or discrete items. Adjusted EBITDA is a key measure used by management and our board of directors to assess our financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA is also frequently used by analysts, investors, and other interested parties to evaluate companies in our industry, when considered alongside other GAAP measures. We use Adjusted EBITDA to supplement GAAP measures of performance to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies, to make budgeting decisions, and to compare our performance against that of other companies using similar measures.
Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized measure of financial performance under GAAP but is used by some investors to determine a company’s ability to service or incur indebtedness. Adjusted EBITDA is not calculated in the same manner by all companies, and accordingly, is not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies and may not be an appropriate measure for performance relative to other companies. Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an indicator of a company’s operating performance in isolation from, or as a substitute for, net loss, cash flows from operations or cash flow data, all of which are prepared in accordance with GAAP. We have presented Adjusted EBITDA solely as supplemental disclosure because we believe it allows for a more complete analysis of results of operations. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to represent, and should not be considered more meaningful than, or as an alternative to, measures of operating performance as determined in accordance with GAAP. In the future, we may incur expenses or charges such as those added back to calculate Adjusted EBITDA. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by these items.
Adjusted Net Loss and Adjusted Diluted Loss per Share
Adjusted net loss and Adjusted diluted loss per share are additional key measures used by management and our board of directors to assess our financial performance. Adjusted net loss and Adjusted diluted loss per share are also frequently used by analysts, investors, and other interested parties to evaluate companies in our industry, when considered alongside other GAAP measures.
Adjusted net loss is defined as net loss adjusted to exclude equity-based compensation expense, executive transition costs, severance, strategic project costs, merger and acquisition costs, and other non-recurring, non-cash, or discrete items. Adjusted diluted loss per share is defined as Adjusted net loss divided by the diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements about us and our industry that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release, including statements regarding our future results of operations or financial condition, business strategy, strategic transformation plan, value proposition, dispositions, legal proceedings, competitive advantages, market size, growth opportunities, industry expectations, and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “deliver,” “well-positioned,” “should,” “target,” “will,” or “would,” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions. Our actual results or outcomes, or the timing of our results or outcomes, could differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons, including, among others:
- our ability to execute on our growth and cost optimization strategies, including our strategic pricing transformation;
- our expectations regarding our cash resources and cash generation from normal operations;
- supply disruptions or increased costs, including as a result of trade policies, geopolitical conflicts and related impacts on commodity prices;
- our ability to maintain favorable relationships with suppliers and manufacturers;
- our ability to maintain the integrity of our supply chain without disruption;
- our ability to successfully streamline our operations and improve long-term profitability, including through the closure of underperforming U.S. stores;
- competition from mass merchants, online platforms and specialty retailers;
- impacts on our business from the sensitivity of our business to weather conditions, changes in the economy (including high interest rates, recession fears, inflationary pressures and changes in trade policies, including tariffs, other trade restrictions or the threat of such actions, and potential tariff refunds), consumer purchasing patterns and cost consciousness, geopolitical events or conflicts (including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the conflicts in the Middle East and the related impacts on commodity prices, including the price of oil), and the housing market;
- disruptions in the operations of our manufacturing facilities and distribution centers;
- our ability to implement technology initiatives that deliver the anticipated benefits, without disrupting our operations;
- our ability to execute on our management transition plans and to attract and retain senior management and other qualified personnel;
- regulatory changes and developments affecting our current and future products including evolving legal standards, regulations and stakeholder expectations concerning environmental, and sustainability matters;
- our ability to timely service, pay off or refinance existing debt and incur additional debt on terms and at rates acceptable to us;
- our ability to obtain additional capital to finance operations;
- commodity price inflation and deflation, including volatility in the price of oil;
- impacts on our business from epidemics, pandemics, or natural disasters;
- impacts on our business from cyber incidents and other security threats or disruptions;
- our ability to regain and maintain compliance with Nasdaq listing standards;
- our ability to remediate material weaknesses or other deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting or to maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting; and
- other risks and uncertainties, including those listed in the section titled “Risk Factors” in our filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
You should not rely on forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. We have based the forward-looking statements contained in this press release primarily on our current expectations and projections about future events and trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition, and operating results. The outcome of the events described in these forward-looking statements is subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors described in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 4, 2025 and in our other filings with the SEC. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release The results, outcomes, events, and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements may not be achieved or occur, and actual results or outcomes, or the timing of results and outcomes, could differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.
In addition, statements that “we believe” and similar statements reflect our beliefs and opinions on the relevant subject. These statements are based on information available to us as of the date of this press release, and, while we believe that information provides a reasonable basis for these statements, that information may be limited or incomplete. Our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain, and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely on these statements.
The forward-looking statements made in this press release are based on events or circumstances as of the date on which the statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect new information, changed expectations, the occurrence of unanticipated events or otherwise, except as required by law. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions, outcomes, or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures, or investments.
| Consolidated Statements of Operations (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| April 4, 2026 | March 29, 2025 | April 4, 2026 | March 29, 2025 | |||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||
| Sales | $ | 184,744 | $ | 177,134 | $ | 331,872 | $ | 352,362 | ||||||||
| Cost of merchandise and services sold | 131,398 | 133,188 | 251,457 | 260,699 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 53,346 | 43,946 | 80,415 | 91,663 | ||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 92,206 | 92,325 | 177,875 | 179,741 | ||||||||||||
| Impairment | (1,174 | ) | — | 8,974 | — | |||||||||||
| Operating loss | (37,686 | ) | (48,379 | ) | (106,434 | ) | (88,078 | ) | ||||||||
| Interest expense | 14,364 | 15,897 | 27,900 | 31,661 | ||||||||||||
| Net loss before taxes | (52,050 | ) | (64,276 | ) | (134,334 | ) | (119,739 | ) | ||||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 447 | (12,956 | ) | 1,134 | (23,855 | ) | ||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (52,497 | ) | $ | (51,320 | ) | $ | (135,468 | ) | $ | (95,884 | ) | ||||
| Loss per share: | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | (5.63 | ) | $ | (5.54 | ) | $ | (14.55 | ) | $ | (10.36 | ) | ||||
| Diluted | $ | (5.63 | ) | $ | (5.54 | ) | $ | (14.55 | ) | $ | (10.36 | ) | ||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 9,327 | 9,262 | 9,312 | 9,256 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted | 9,327 | 9,262 | 9,312 | 9,256 | ||||||||||||
| Other Financial Data(1) (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| April 4, 2026 | March 29, 2025 | April 4, 2026 | March 29, 2025 | |||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (26,819 | ) | $ | (36,061 | ) | $ | (67,105 | ) | $ | (65,379 | ) | ||||
| Adjusted net loss(2) | $ | (50,015 | ) | $ | (48,286 | ) | $ | (117,520 | ) | $ | (91,241 | ) | ||||
| Adjusted diluted loss per share | $ | (5.36 | ) | $ | (5.21 | ) | $ | (12.62 | ) | $ | (9.86 | ) | ||||
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| (1 | ) | See section titled “GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation.” |
| (2 | ) | The prior period comparative reconciliation has been updated to conform to the current period presentation. |
| Consolidated Balance Sheets (Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts) | ||||||||||||
| April 4, 2026 | October 4, 2025 | March 29, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Assets | (Unaudited) | (Audited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||
| Current assets | ||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 16,919 | $ | 64,340 | $ | 17,252 | ||||||
| Accounts and other receivables, net | 22,783 | 23,217 | 32,036 | |||||||||
| Inventories, net | 262,358 | 207,983 | 335,101 | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 38,053 | 33,249 | 33,180 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 340,113 | 328,789 | 417,569 | |||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 80,981 | 92,544 | 95,515 | |||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 229,052 | 252,988 | 250,916 | |||||||||
| Goodwill and other intangibles, net | 29,017 | 30,732 | 213,315 | |||||||||
| Deferred tax assets | — | — | 29,132 | |||||||||
| Other assets | 36,297 | 36,422 | 36,509 | |||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 715,460 | $ | 741,475 | $ | 1,042,956 | ||||||
| Liabilities and stockholders’ deficit | ||||||||||||
| Current liabilities | ||||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 94,242 | $ | 51,894 | $ | 114,770 | ||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 70,327 | 82,447 | 88,310 | |||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 69,817 | 74,720 | 64,534 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 234,386 | 209,061 | 267,614 | |||||||||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 301 | 287 | — | |||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent | 167,312 | 185,076 | 188,174 | |||||||||
| Revolving Credit Facility | 99,000 | — | 101,500 | |||||||||
| Long-term debt, net | 752,875 | 752,055 | 751,077 | |||||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 2,912 | 2,988 | 4,050 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | 1,256,786 | 1,149,467 | 1,312,415 | |||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||||||
| Stockholders’ deficit | ||||||||||||
| Common stock, | 9 | 9 | 9 | |||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 115,308 | 113,174 | 110,621 | |||||||||
| Retained deficit | (656,643 | ) | (521,175 | ) | (380,089 | ) | ||||||
| Total stockholders’ deficit | (541,326 | ) | (407,992 | ) | (269,459 | ) | ||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit | $ | 715,460 | $ | 741,475 | $ | 1,042,956 | ||||||
| Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Amounts in thousands) | ||||||||
| Six Months Ended | ||||||||
| April 4, 2026 | March 29, 2025 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||
| Operating Activities | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (135,468 | ) | $ | (95,884 | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 15,400 | 16,508 | ||||||
| Equity-based compensation | 2,138 | 3,623 | ||||||
| Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discounts | 1,118 | 1,078 | ||||||
| Impairment | 8,974 | — | ||||||
| Inventory impairment | 5,512 | — | ||||||
| Provision for credit losses | 93 | 205 | ||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 14 | (24,964 | ) | |||||
| Loss on asset dispositions | 63 | 98 | ||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts and other receivables | 341 | 13,226 | ||||||
| Inventories, net | (59,887 | ) | (100,818 | ) | ||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (4,867 | ) | 999 | |||||
| Other assets | (28 | ) | 3,011 | |||||
| Accounts payable | 42,348 | 47,148 | ||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | (9,924 | ) | (17,268 | ) | ||||
| Income taxes payable | — | (1,127 | ) | |||||
| Operating lease assets and liabilities, net | (2,380 | ) | (144 | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | (136,553 | ) | (154,309 | ) | ||||
| Investing Activities | ||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment | (9,530 | ) | (11,211 | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from asset dispositions | 26 | 86 | ||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (9,504 | ) | (11,125 | ) | ||||
| Financing Activities | ||||||||
| Borrowings on revolving credit facility | 102,000 | 119,500 | ||||||
| Payments on revolving credit facility | (3,000 | ) | (18,000 | ) | ||||
| Repayment of long-term debt | — | (27,025 | ) | |||||
| Payments on finance leases | (215 | ) | (245 | ) | ||||
| Payment of deferred financing costs | (145 | ) | — | |||||
| Payments of employee tax withholdings related to restricted stock vesting | (4 | ) | (49 | ) | ||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 98,636 | 74,181 | ||||||
| Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (47,421 | ) | (91,253 | ) | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 64,340 | 108,505 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 16,919 | $ | 17,252 | ||||
| Supplemental Information: | ||||||||
| Cash paid for interest | $ | 27,012 | $ | 26,389 | ||||
| Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds received | 185 | 3,162 | ||||||
| GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation (Amounts in thousands except per share amounts) | ||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| April 4, 2026 | March 29, 2025 | April 4, 2026 | March 29, 2025 | |||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Audited) | |||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (52,497 | ) | $ | (51,320 | ) | $ | (135,468 | ) | $ | (95,884 | ) | ||||
| Interest expense | 14,364 | 15,897 | 27,900 | 31,661 | ||||||||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 447 | (12,956 | ) | 1,134 | (23,855 | ) | ||||||||||
| Impairment(1) | (2,033 | ) | — | 14,486 | — | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expense(2) | 7,560 | 8,271 | 15,400 | 16,508 | ||||||||||||
| Equity-based compensation expense(3) | 1,023 | 1,920 | 2,142 | 3,661 | ||||||||||||
| Strategic project costs(4) | 3,831 | 607 | 6,606 | 779 | ||||||||||||
| Executive transition costs and other(5) | 486 | 1,520 | 695 | 1,751 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (26,819 | ) | $ | (36,061 | ) | $ | (67,105 | ) | $ | (65,379 | ) | ||||
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| April 4, 2026 | March 29, 2025 | April 4, 2026 | March 29, 2025 | |||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Audited) | |||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (52,497 | ) | $ | (51,320 | ) | $ | (135,468 | ) | $ | (95,884 | ) | ||||
| Impairment(1) | (2,033 | ) | — | 14,486 | — | |||||||||||
| Equity-based compensation expense(3) | 1,023 | 1,920 | 2,142 | 3,661 | ||||||||||||
| Strategic project costs(4) | 3,831 | 607 | 6,606 | 779 | ||||||||||||
| Executive transition costs and other(5) | 486 | 1,520 | 695 | 1,751 | ||||||||||||
| Tax effects of these adjustments(6) | (825 | ) | (1,013 | ) | (5,981 | ) | (1,548 | ) | ||||||||
| Adjusted net loss(7) | $ | (50,015 | ) | $ | (48,286 | ) | $ | (117,520 | ) | $ | (91,241 | ) | ||||
| Diluted loss per share | $ | (5.63 | ) | $ | (5.54 | ) | $ | (14.55 | ) | $ | (10.36 | ) | ||||
| Adjusted diluted loss per share | $ | (5.36 | ) | $ | (5.21 | ) | $ | (12.62 | ) | $ | (9.86 | ) | ||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 9,327 | 9,262 | 9,312 | 9,256 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted | 9,327 | 9,262 | 9,312 | 9,256 | ||||||||||||
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| (1 | ) | Represents non-cash charges related asset write offs for certain underperforming stores and certain inventory related to the store and distribution center closings. |
| (2 | ) | Includes depreciation related to our distribution centers and store locations, which is reported in cost of merchandise and services sold and SG&A in our consolidated statements of operations. |
| (3 | ) | Represents charges related to equity-based compensation and our related payroll tax expense, which are reported in SG&A in our consolidated statements of operations. |
| (4 | ) | Represents non-recurring costs, such as third-party consulting costs related to first-generation technology initiatives, replacements of systems that are no longer supported by our vendors, investment in and development of new products outside of the course of continuing operations, or other discrete strategic projects that are infrequent or unusual in nature and potentially distortive to continuing operations. Also included are costs related to the closure of the 80 stores and one distribution center announced, and substantially completed, in the first quarter of 2026. These items are reported in SG&A in our consolidated statements of operations. |
| (5 | ) | Includes certain senior executive transition costs and severance associated with completed corporate restructuring activities across the organization, losses on asset dispositions, merger and acquisition costs, and other non-recurring, non-cash, or discrete items as determined by management. Amounts are reported in SG&A in our consolidated statements of operations. |
| (6 | ) | Represents the tax effect of the total adjustments based on our combined U.S. federal and state statutory tax rates. Amounts are reported in income tax expense (benefit) in our consolidated statements of operations. The prior period amounts have been corrected for an immaterial error reported for the three and six months ended March 29, 2025. |
| (7 | ) | The prior period comparative reconciliation has been updated to conform to the current period presentation. |
Contact Tom Filandro Partner, ICR Lesliesir@icrinc.com