Revolve Group Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
- Gross margin at 52.0%, down 30 basis points YoY
- Active customers grew 6% to 2.7M
- Operating cash flow of $45.1M, up 18%
- Strong balance sheet with $300.8M in cash, debt-free
- Margine lordo al 52,0%, in calo di 30 punti base su base annua
- Clienti attivi aumentati del 6% a 2,7 milioni
- Flusso di cassa operativo di 45,1 milioni di dollari, in crescita del 18%
- Bilancio solido con 300,8 milioni di dollari in liquidità, senza debiti
- Margen bruto del 52,0%, disminuyendo 30 puntos básicos interanuales
- Clientes activos crecieron un 6% hasta 2,7 millones
- Flujo de caja operativo de 45,1 millones de dólares, aumento del 18%
- Balance sólido con 300,8 millones de dólares en efectivo, sin deudas
- 매출총이익률 52.0%, 전년 대비 30bp 하락
- 활성 고객 수 270만 명으로 6% 증가
- 영업 현금 흐름 4,510만 달러로 18% 증가
- 3억 800만 달러 현금 보유, 무부채 상태의 건전한 재무구조
- Marge brute à 52,0 %, en baisse de 30 points de base en glissement annuel
- Nombre de clients actifs en hausse de 6 % à 2,7 millions
- Flux de trésorerie d'exploitation de 45,1 millions de dollars, en hausse de 18 %
- Situation financière solide avec 300,8 millions de dollars en liquidités, sans dette
- Bruttomarge von 52,0 %, ein Rückgang um 30 Basispunkte im Jahresvergleich
- Aktive Kunden stiegen um 6 % auf 2,7 Mio.
- Operativer Cashflow von 45,1 Mio. USD, ein Anstieg um 18 %
- Starke Bilanz mit 300,8 Mio. USD in bar, schuldenfrei
- Net sales increased 10% YoY to $296.7M
- Operating income grew 57% YoY
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 45% to $19.3M
- Strong cash position of $300.8M with no debt
- Operating cash flow improved 18% to $45.1M
- International sales grew 12% YoY
- Gross margin declined 30 basis points to 52.0%
- Average order value decreased 1% to $295
- Lowered FY2025 gross margin guidance to 50.0-52.0% from previous 52.4-52.9%
- Slower growth in FWRD segment at 3% compared to REVOLVE's 11%
Insights
RVLV delivered strong Q1 with 10% revenue growth and 45% EBITDA growth, but lowered full-year margin guidance signals potential headwinds.
Revolve Group's Q1 performance demonstrates robust execution amid challenging retail conditions. The company achieved $296.7 million in revenue, representing
The efficiency improvements are particularly noteworthy. Fulfillment costs improved to
The balance sheet position provides exceptional flexibility, with
However, the revised full-year gross margin guidance (reduced from
The customer metrics show mixed signals with active customers growing
Co-Founder and Co-CEO Commentary
"Our strong execution within a dynamic macro environment resulted in outstanding first quarter results, highlighted by double-digit top-line growth,
"I am very proud of our team's continued outstanding execution and flexibility that has driven our strong performance," said co-founder and co-CEO Michael Mente. "It is the strength of our team, our solid financial foundation and our flexibility that we believe position us well to navigate through the current geopolitical and macro-uncertainty while continuing to invest in the exciting growth opportunities ahead. We have consistently outperformed through challenging periods in the past and are entering this current cycle on strong footing, giving us the confidence not just to manage through the near-term challenges, but also to gain further market share and drive long-term gains."
First Quarter 2025 Financial Summary
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | YoY Change | ||||||||
(in thousands, except percentages) | ||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 296,709 | $ | 270,581 | 10 % | |||||
Gross profit | $ | 154,286 | $ | 141,502 | 9 % | |||||
Gross margin | 52.0 | % | 52.3 | % | ||||||
Net income | $ | 11,406 | $ | 10,873 | 5 % | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP financial measure) | $ | 19,299 | $ | 13,267 | 45 % | |||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 45,145 | $ | 38,391 | 18 % | |||||
Free cash flow (non-GAAP financial measure) | $ | 42,804 | $ | 36,656 | 17 % |
Operational Metrics
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | YoY Change | ||||||||
(in thousands, except average order value and percentages) | ||||||||||
Active customers (trailing 12 months) | 2,703 | 2,551 | 6 % | |||||||
Total orders placed | 2,308 | 2,223 | 4 % | |||||||
Average order value | $ | 295 | $ | 299 | (1 %) |
Additional First Quarter 2025 Metrics and Results Commentary
- Trailing 12-month active customers grew to 2,703,000 as of March 31, 2025, an increase of
6% year-over-year. - Net sales were
, a year-over-year increase of$296.7 million 10% . - Gross profit was
, a year-over-year increase of$154.3 million 9% . - Gross margin was
52.0% , a decrease of 30 basis points year-over-year that primarily reflects a lower mix of full price sales year-over-year and deeper markdowns, partially offset by a higher mix of owned brand net sales year-over-year. - Fulfillment costs were
, or$9.4 million 3.2% of net sales, compared to , or$9.4 million 3.5% of net sales, in the first quarter of 2024. The increased fulfillment efficiency year-over-year as a percentage of net sales primarily reflects a lower proportion of returned purchases. - Selling and distribution costs were
, or$50.0 million 16.8% of net sales, compared to , or$48.4 million 17.9% of net sales, in the first quarter of 2024. The increased efficiency year-over-year as a percentage of net sales primarily reflects a lower proportion of returned purchases and lower shipping rates year-over-year, partially offset by a decrease in average order value. - Marketing costs were
, or$42.4 million 14.3% of net sales, compared to , or$41.4 million 15.3% of net sales, in the first quarter of 2024. The increased marketing efficiency year-over-year as a percentage of net sales primarily reflects increased efficiencies in our brand marketing investments. - Net income was
, an increase from$11.4 million in the first quarter of 2024. Net income in the prior year quarter included an insurance recovery of$10.9 million ($2.8 million , net of taxes) within other income, net.$2.1 million - Adjusted EBITDA was
, a year-over-year increase of$19.3 million 45% that primarily reflects a year-over-year increase in net sales and gross profit combined with increased year-over-year efficiency in our selling and distribution costs, marketing investment and fulfillment costs, partially offset by increased general and administrative expenses year-over-year. - Diluted earnings per share (EPS) was
, an increase from$0.16 in the first quarter of 2024. EPS for the first quarter of 2024 included the insurance recovery mentioned above equivalent to approximately$0.15 per share.$0.03
Additional Net Sales Commentary
- REVOLVE segment net sales were
, a year-over-year increase of$254.4 million 11% . - FWRD segment net sales were
, a year-over-year increase of$42.3 million 3% . - Domestic net sales were
, a year-over-year increase of$239.2 million 9% . - International net sales were
, a year-over-year increase of$57.5 million 12% .
Cash Flow and Balance Sheet
- Net cash provided by operating activities was
and free cash flow was$45.1 million , an increase of$42.8 million 18% and17% , respectively, compared to and$38.4 million reported in the first quarter of 2024.$36.7 million - Cash and cash equivalents: The strong cash flow generation has further strengthened our balance sheet and liquidity. Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2025 were
, an increase of$300.8 million , or$44.2 million 17% , from as of December 31, 2024, and an increase of$256.6 million , or$27.4 million 10% , from as of March 31, 2024. Our balance sheet as of March 31, 2025 remains debt free.$273.4 million - Inventory as of March 31, 2025 was
, a decrease of$213.7 million , or$15.6 million 7% , from December 31, 2024, and an increase of year-over-year, or$11.9 million 6% , from the inventory balance of as of March 31, 2024.$201.8 million
Additional trend information regarding Revolve Group's first quarter of 2025 financial results and operating metrics is available in the Q1 2025 Financial Highlights presentation available on our investor relations website: https://investors.revolve.com/events-and-presentations
Results Since the End of the First Quarter of 2025
Net sales in April 2025 increased by a mid-single digit percentage year-over-year, highlighted by comparably stronger net sales growth in international markets.
2025 Business Outlook
Based on information available to us as of May 6, 2025, we are providing the following guidance for the full year ending December 31, 2025 and the second quarter ending June 30, 2025.
Our outlook takes into account our assessment of the current macroeconomic environment and related cost pressures and potential headwinds to consumer spending, including, but not limited to, tariffs, inflationary pressures, supply chain disruptions and foreign currency volatility. Importantly, our outlook for gross margin is based on the current level of tariffs as of May 6, 2025 and our estimate of the impact of mitigating activities that we are currently undertaking or will undertake. However, actual gross margin will be particularly susceptible to variability based on the timing and level of tariffs that will ultimately be in effect during relevant periods, as well as the potential impact from mitigating activities that we are undertaking or may undertake.
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Conference Call Information
Revolve Group management will host a call today at 4:30 pm ET / 1:30 pm PT to discuss today's results in more detail. To participate, please dial (888) 596-4144 within
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains ''forward-looking statements'' within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Other Operating Metrics
To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in
The presentation of this non-GAAP financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, and our non-GAAP measures may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies.
We use these non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate our operating performance, generate future operating plans and make strategic decisions regarding the allocation of capital. Our management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance and liquidity by excluding certain expenses that may not be indicative of our ongoing core operating performance. We believe that both management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance and when analyzing historical performance and liquidity and when planning, forecasting, and analyzing future periods.
For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures, please see the tables captioned "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" included at the end of this release. We encourage reviewing the reconciliation in conjunction with the presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures for each of the periods presented. In future periods, we may exclude similar items, may incur income and expenses similar to these excluded items and may include other expenses, costs and non-recurring items.
Definitions of our non-GAAP financial measures and other operating metrics are presented below.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that we calculate as net income before other (income) expense, net; taxes; and depreciation and amortization; adjusted to exclude the effects of equity-based compensation expense, certain transaction costs and certain non-routine items. Adjusted EBITDA is a key measure used by management to evaluate our operating performance, generate future operating plans and make strategic decisions regarding the allocation of capital. In particular, the exclusion of certain expenses in calculating Adjusted EBITDA facilitates operating performance comparisons on a period-to-period basis and, in the case of exclusion of the impact of equity-based compensation, excludes an item that we do not consider to be indicative of our core operating performance.
Free Cash Flow
Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that we calculate as net cash provided by operating activities less cash used in purchases of property and equipment, and purchases of rental product. We view free cash flow as an important indicator of our liquidity because it measures the amount of cash we generate. Free cash flow also reflects changes in working capital.
Active Customers
We define an active customer as a unique customer account from which a purchase was made across our platform at least once in the preceding 12-month period. In any particular period, we determine our number of active customers by counting the total number of customers who have made at least one purchase in the preceding 12-month period, measured from the last date of such period. We view the number of active customers as a key indicator of our growth, the reach of our sites, the value proposition and consumer awareness of our brand, the continued use of our sites by our customers and their desire to purchase our products.
Total Orders Placed
We define total orders placed as the total number of orders placed by our customers, prior to product returns, across our platform in any given period. We view total orders placed as a key indicator of the velocity of our business and an indication of the desirability of our products and sites to our customers. Total orders placed, together with average order value, is an indicator of the net sales we expect to recognize in a given period.
Average Order Value
We define average order value as the sum of the total gross sales from our sites in a given period, prior to product returns, divided by the total orders placed in that period. We believe our high average order value demonstrates the premium nature of our product assortment. Average order value varies depending on the site through which we sell merchandise, the mix of product categories sold, the number of units in each order, the percentage of sales at full price, and for sales at less than full price, the level of markdowns.
About Revolve Group, Inc.
Revolve Group, Inc. (NYSE: RVLV) is the next-generation fashion retailer for Millennial and Generation Z consumers. As a trusted premium lifestyle brand and a go-to online source for discovery and inspiration, we deliver an engaging customer experience from a vast yet curated offering of apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty and home products. Our dynamic platform connects a deeply engaged community of millions of consumers, thousands of global fashion influencers and more than 1,000 emerging, established and owned brands.
We were founded in 2003 by our co-CEOs, Michael Mente and Mike Karanikolas. We sell merchandise through two complementary segments, REVOLVE and FWRD, that leverage one platform. Through REVOLVE, we offer an assortment of premium apparel, footwear, accessories and beauty products from emerging, established and owned brands. Through FWRD, we offer an assortment of curated and elevated iconic and emerging luxury brands. For more information, visit www.revolve.com.
Contacts:
Investors:
Erik Randerson, CFA
562.677.9513
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Media:
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revolve@walkerdrawas.com
REVOLVE GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME | ||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
(In thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2025 | 2024 | |||||||
Net sales | $ | 296,709 | $ | 270,581 | ||||
Cost of sales | 142,423 | 129,079 | ||||||
Gross profit | 154,286 | 141,502 | ||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||
Fulfillment | 9,358 | 9,393 | ||||||
Selling and distribution | 49,956 | 48,438 | ||||||
Marketing | 42,402 | 41,379 | ||||||
General and administrative | 37,882 | 32,964 | ||||||
Total operating expenses | 139,598 | 132,174 | ||||||
Income from operations | 14,688 | 9,328 | ||||||
Other income, net | (893) | (5,321) | ||||||
Income before income taxes | 15,581 | 14,649 | ||||||
Provision for income taxes | 4,175 | 3,776 | ||||||
Net income | 11,406 | 10,873 | ||||||
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest | 413 | — | ||||||
Net income attributable to Revolve Group, Inc. stockholders | $ | 11,819 | $ | 10,873 | ||||
Earnings per share of Class A and Class B | ||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.17 | $ | 0.15 | ||||
Diluted | $ | 0.16 | $ | 0.15 | ||||
Weighted average number of shares of Class A and | ||||||||
Basic | 71,256 | 70,919 | ||||||
Diluted | 72,271 | 71,523 |
REVOLVE GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
(In thousands, except share and per share data) | ||||||||
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2025 | 2024 | |||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 300,831 | $ | 256,600 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net | 16,820 | 10,338 | ||||||
Inventory | 213,689 | 229,244 | ||||||
Income taxes receivable | 1,122 | 1,195 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 68,224 | 63,711 | ||||||
Total current assets | 600,686 | 561,088 | ||||||
Property and equipment (net of accumulated depreciation of | 9,491 | 8,937 | ||||||
Right-of-use lease assets | 40,058 | 36,259 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net | 2,501 | 2,294 | ||||||
Goodwill | 2,042 | 2,042 | ||||||
Other assets | 22,267 | 18,067 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 36,860 | 36,860 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 713,905 | $ | 665,547 | ||||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 57,354 | $ | 45,098 | ||||
Income taxes payable | 2,643 | 4 | ||||||
Accrued expenses | 37,965 | 38,524 | ||||||
Returns reserve | 78,527 | 69,661 | ||||||
Current lease liabilities | 9,947 | 9,066 | ||||||
Other current liabilities | 39,478 | 33,744 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 225,914 | 196,097 | ||||||
Non-current lease liabilities | 34,620 | 31,665 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 260,534 | 227,762 | ||||||
Stockholders' equity: | ||||||||
Class A common stock, | 41 | 40 | ||||||
Class B common stock, | 31 | 32 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 135,268 | 133,046 | ||||||
Retained earnings | 318,847 | 305,070 | ||||||
Non-controlling interest | (816) | (403) | ||||||
Total stockholders' equity | 453,371 | 437,785 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 713,905 | $ | 665,547 |
REVOLVE GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2025 | 2024 | |||||||
Operating activities: | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 11,406 | $ | 10,873 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 1,018 | 1,343 | ||||||
Rental product depreciation | 351 | — | ||||||
Equity-based compensation | 2,753 | 2,559 | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | (6,482) | (2,524) | ||||||
Inventories | 15,555 | 1,748 | ||||||
Income taxes receivable | 73 | 1,625 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (4,513) | (13,032) | ||||||
Other assets | (3,989) | (226) | ||||||
Accounts payable | 12,256 | 8,179 | ||||||
Income taxes payable | 2,639 | 1,248 | ||||||
Accrued expenses | (559) | 7,765 | ||||||
Returns reserve | 8,866 | 20,616 | ||||||
Right-of-use lease assets and current and non-current | 37 | (128) | ||||||
Other current liabilities | 5,734 | (1,655) | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 45,145 | 38,391 | ||||||
Investing activities: | ||||||||
Purchases of property and equipment | (1,779) | (1,735) | ||||||
Purchases of rental product | (562) | — | ||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (2,341) | (1,735) | ||||||
Financing activities: | ||||||||
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options, net of | (531) | (145) | ||||||
Repurchases of Class A common stock | — | (8,119) | ||||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (531) | (8,264) | ||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 1,958 | (425) | ||||||
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 44,231 | 27,967 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 256,600 | 245,449 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 300,831 | $ | 273,416 | ||||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||||||
Cash paid during the period for: | ||||||||
Income taxes, net of refund | $ | 468 | $ | 1,599 | ||||
Operating leases | $ | 2,841 | $ | 2,254 | ||||
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activities: | ||||||||
Lease assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities | $ | 6,096 | $ | 1,994 |
REVOLVE GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||
SEGMENT INFORMATION | ||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
The following table summarizes our net sales, cost of sales and gross profit for each of our reportable segments (in thousands): | ||||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
Net sales | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||
REVOLVE | $ | 254,395 | $ | 229,589 | ||||
FWRD | 42,314 | 40,992 | ||||||
Total | $ | 296,709 | $ | 270,581 | ||||
Cost of sales | ||||||||
REVOLVE | $ | 115,610 | $ | 101,917 | ||||
FWRD | 26,813 | 27,162 | ||||||
Total | $ | 142,423 | $ | 129,079 | ||||
Gross profit | ||||||||
REVOLVE | $ | 138,785 | $ | 127,672 | ||||
FWRD | 15,501 | 13,830 | ||||||
Total | $ | 154,286 | $ | 141,502 | ||||
The following table lists net sales by geographic area (in thousands): | ||||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2025 | 2024 | |||||||
$ | 239,243 | $ | 219,133 | |||||
Rest of the world | 57,466 | 51,448 | ||||||
Total | $ | 296,709 | $ | 270,581 |
REVOLVE GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||
KEY OPERATING AND FINANCIAL METRICS | ||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2025 | 2024 | |||||||
(in thousands, except average order value and percentages) | ||||||||
Gross margin | 52.0 | % | 52.3 | % | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 19,299 | $ | 13,267 | ||||
Free cash flow | $ | 42,804 | $ | 36,656 | ||||
Active customers | 2,703 | 2,551 | ||||||
Total orders placed | 2,308 | 2,223 | ||||||
Average order value | $ | 295 | $ | 299 |
REVOLVE GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES | ||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
A reconciliation of non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA to net income for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 is as follows: | ||||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2025 | 2024 | |||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 11,406 | $ | 10,873 | ||||
Excluding: | ||||||||
Other income, net | (893) | (5,321) | ||||||
Provision for income taxes | 4,175 | 3,776 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 1,018 | 1,343 | ||||||
Equity-based compensation | 2,753 | 2,559 | ||||||
Transaction costs | 840 | — | ||||||
Non-routine items(1) | — | 37 | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 19,299 | $ | 13,267 |
(1) | Non-routine items in the three months ended March 31, 2024 represent fees related to a settled legal matter. |
A reconciliation of non-GAAP free cash flow to net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 is as follows: | ||||||||
Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2025 | 2024 | |||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 45,145 | $ | 38,391 | ||||
Purchases of property and equipment | (1,779) | (1,735) | ||||||
Purchases of rental product | (562) | — | ||||||
Free cash flow | $ | 42,804 | $ | 36,656 | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | $ | (2,341) | $ | (1,735) | ||||
Net cash used in financing activities | $ | (531) | $ | (8,264) |
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