Waldencast Reports Q4 2025 and FY 2025 Financial Results

Rhea-AI Summary

Waldencast (NASDAQ: WALD) reported FY2025 net revenue of $272.1M (flat YoY) and Q4 2025 net revenue of $72.0M. Adjusted EBITDA was $16.1M for FY2025 and $6.6M for Q4. The company completed the sale of Obagi Japan for $82.5M and refinanced with a $225M three-year credit facility, lowering net debt to $121.7M.

Obagi Medical grew, including FDA approval and acquisition activity tied to injectables; Milk Makeup saw U.S. gains but softer international sales.

Positive

• FY2025 net revenue of $272.1M (flat YoY)
• Obagi Medical revenue +8.3% YoY (FY2025)
• Completed sale of Obagi Japan trademark for $82.5M
• Refinanced with a new $225M three-year credit facility
• Net debt reduced to $121.7M and cash of $30.4M

Negative

• FY2025 Adjusted EBITDA down to $16.1M, a 60.1% decline YoY
• Q4 2025 Adjusted EBITDA fell 41.4% YoY to $6.6M
• Milk Makeup net revenue declined 11.4% YoY (FY2025)
• Reported net loss of $248.1M for FY2025 driven by impairment and financing costs

Key Figures

FY 2025 Net Revenue: $272.1M FY 2025 Adjusted EBITDA: $16.1M Q4 2025 Net Revenue: $72.0M +5 more

8 metrics

FY 2025 Net Revenue $272.1M Year Ended 2025, down 0.7% YoY

FY 2025 Adjusted EBITDA $16.1M Year Ended 2025, 5.9% margin; 60.1% lower YoY

Q4 2025 Net Revenue $72.0M Q4 2025, down 0.1% year-over-year

Q4 2025 Adjusted EBITDA $6.6M Q4 2025, 9.1% of net revenue; 41.4% lower YoY

FY 2025 Net Loss $248.1M Year Ended 2025 net loss driven by impairments and financing costs

Obagi Japan trademark sale $82.5M Proceeds from sale announced November 2025

Debt repayment from sale $77.5M Portion of sale proceeds used to repay debt

New credit facility $225M Three-year credit facility entered November 14, 2025

Market Reality Check

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Peers on Argus

WALD fell 3.95% with peers also negative: EWCZ -0.17%, ACU -0.16%, DSY -1.9%, GR...

WALD fell 3.95% with peers also negative: EWCZ -0.17%, ACU -0.16%, DSY -1.9%, GROV -1.56%, SKIN -7.02%, indicating a broader sector risk-off tone alongside company-specific earnings.

Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: Nov 24 (Positive)

Same Type Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Nov 24	Q2/H1 2025 earnings	Positive	-6.5%	Q2 and H1 2025 growth with strategic moves and new credit facility.
May 13	Q1 2025 earnings	Positive	-20.8%	Q1 2025 results with solid margins and new $205M credit facility.
Mar 18	Q4 2024 earnings	Positive	-3.2%	Strong Q4 and FY 2024 growth with robust EBITDA and brand momentum.
Nov 20	Q3 2024 earnings	Positive	+0.9%	Q3 2024 beat with >30% revenue growth and expanding margins.
Aug 27	Q2 2024 earnings	Positive	+5.5%	Q2 2024 strong double-digit brand growth and higher EBITDA margin.

Pattern Detected

Earnings releases have often seen muted-to-negative reactions: 3 of the last 5 earnings reports were followed by share price declines despite generally growth-focused narratives.

Recent Company History

Over the past two years, Waldencast’s earnings reports have charted a shift from high-growth 2024 results, with net revenue of $273.9M and Adjusted EBITDA of $40.3M, to a more challenging 2025 marked by margin compression and significant impairments. Obagi and Milk showed earlier strong growth, but later updates highlighted slowing Milk revenue and higher investments. The latest Q4 2025 and FY 2025 release fits this transition narrative, with flat top line, sharply lower Adjusted EBITDA, and a strategic review underway after balance-sheet actions like the $82.5M Obagi Japan trademark sale.

Historical Comparison

-4.8% avg move · Past earnings headlines moved WALD an average of -4.81%. The current -3.95% pre-news move sits withi...

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Average Historical Move earnings

Past earnings headlines moved WALD an average of -4.81%. The current -3.95% pre-news move sits within that historical range, suggesting today’s flat revenue and weaker EBITDA fit an established reaction pattern.

Earnings history shows a progression from strong 2024 growth with rising Adjusted EBITDA to 2025 updates marked by slower Milk revenue, heavier Obagi investments, and increased leverage management, culminating in the current year-end results and ongoing strategic review.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement reports largely flat FY 2025 revenue of $272.1M alongside a sharp drop in Adjusted...

Analysis

This announcement reports largely flat FY 2025 revenue of $272.1M alongside a sharp drop in Adjusted EBITDA to $16.1M and a sizeable $248.1M net loss, driven by impairments and financing costs. Management emphasizes Obagi growth, Milk softness, and balance-sheet actions including an $82.5M Obagi Japan trademark sale, $77.5M of debt repayment, and a new $225M facility. Investors may track execution on medical aesthetics launches, Milk’s international recovery, and outcomes of the ongoing strategic review.

Key Terms

adjusted EBITDA, adjusted gross profit, adjusted EBITDA margin, Form 6-K, +4 more

8 terms

adjusted EBITDA financial

"FY 2025 net revenue of $272.1 million, flat to FY 2024, and Adjusted EBITDA of $16.1 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.

adjusted gross profit financial

"Gross Profit was $48.2 million, while Adjusted Gross Profit totaled $51.2 million"

Adjusted gross profit is a company’s revenue from selling goods or services minus the direct costs of producing them, with one-time or unusual items added back or removed to show the core margin. Investors use it like a cleaned-up snapshot of how much a business actually earns on its products, similar to measuring body weight after removing heavy clothes, because it helps compare performance across periods and companies without noise from rare events.

adjusted EBITDA margin financial

"Adjusted EBITDA was $6.6 million, or 9.1% of net revenue"

Adjusted EBITDA margin shows how much profit a company makes from its core operations, expressed as a percentage of its total revenue, after removing certain one-time or unusual expenses and income. It helps investors understand the company's true earning ability from regular business activities, making it easier to compare performance over time or with other companies. Think of it as measuring the efficiency of a business in turning sales into profits, excluding irregular adjustments.

Form 6-K regulatory

"reported operating results ... on Form 6-K to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission"

A Form 6-K is a report that companies listed in certain countries file to provide important updates, such as financial results, corporate changes, or other significant information, to regulators and investors. It functions like an official company update or news release, helping investors stay informed about developments that could affect their investment decisions.

net debt financial

"Net debt totaled $121.7 million. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had $14.8 million"

Net debt is the total amount a company owes after subtracting the cash and assets it has that can be used to pay off that debt. It shows how much debt is truly a burden, helping investors understand if a company is financially healthy or heavily borrowed. Think of it like calculating how much money you owe after using your savings to pay part of it.

credit facility financial

"entered into a new $225 million three-year credit facility, replacing its existing facility"

A credit facility is a flexible loan arrangement that allows a borrower to access funds up to a set limit whenever needed, similar to a company having an overdraft option on a bank account. It matters to investors because it indicates how easily a business can secure cash when required, affecting its ability to manage expenses, invest, or respond to financial challenges.

non-GAAP financial measures financial

"measures set out and defined below which are non-GAAP financial measures"

Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.

FDA approval regulatory

"Obagi Medical announced FDA approval for Obagi® saypha® MagIQ™ filler"

FDA approval is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s formal authorization for a drug, vaccine, or medical device to be marketed and sold after reviewers determine it meets standards for safety and effectiveness. For investors it’s a pivotal milestone because it opens the door to legal, large-scale sales and can sharply boost revenue potential while reducing regulatory uncertainty—like receiving a safety certificate that lets a new bridge carry traffic and tolls.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

FY 2025 net revenue of $272.1 million, flat to FY 2024, and Adjusted EBITDA of $16.1 million

Q4 2025 net revenue of $72.0 million, flat to Q4 2024 and Adjusted EBITDA of $6.6 million

Obagi Medical sees continued revenue acceleration as a result of transformation efforts and continued brand momentum, alongside investments supporting the recent launch of its injectables platform

Milk Makeup maintains U.S. consumption growth through distribution expansion, offset by softness in international markets

Waldencast advanced its strategic priorities in 2025, entering medical aesthetics, and strengthening its financial flexibility through the sale of the Obagi Japan trademark and the refinancing of its credit facility. As a result, the Company enters 2026 with a strong foundation for successful growth

LONDON, March 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Waldencast plc (NASDAQ: WALD) (“Waldencast” or the “Company”), a global multi-brand beauty and wellness platform, today reported operating results for the three months ended December 31, 2025 (“Q4 2025”) and year ended December 31, 2025 (“Year Ended 2025”) on Form 6-K to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which are also available on our investor relations site at http://ir.waldencast.com/.

“Fiscal 2025 was a defining year of transformation for Waldencast, as we focused on strengthening our operating platform and sharpening our strategic focus to support long-term, profitable growth,” said Michel Brousset, Waldencast Founder and CEO. “While our fourth-quarter performance reflected this transition with mixed results across our portfolio, we have successfully expanded our addressable market, increased the reach and effectiveness of our brand marketing, and significantly strengthened our balance sheet.”

“Obagi Medical continues to demonstrate exceptional momentum, with revenue acceleration driven by robust international demand and U.S. direct-to-consumer success. While reported earnings reflect the intentional, incremental investments made to power our entry into the aesthetics category, the brand’s underlying performance remains strong. The Q1 2026 launch of Obagi^® saypha^® MagIQ^™ is a pivotal milestone that doubles our addressable market¹ and cements our leadership in integrated skincare and medical aesthetics.”

“At Milk Makeup, our team’s disciplined execution delivered in Q4 higher year-over-year Adjusted EBITDA, even as we navigated softer international consumption. We are entering 2026 with a strengthened leadership team and a focused investment strategy for our flagship Hydro Grip franchise. Following the success of the Hydro Grip Gel Tint in 2025, we are excited to debut the Hydro Grip Gel concealer in Q1. With a reinforced financial foundation and two powerhouse brands poised for innovation, Waldencast enters 2026 with the favorable momentum necessary to win in the global beauty market.”

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_{¹ In preparing for the Novaestiq transaction, Waldencast engaged management consulting services from a reputed global consulting firm.}

Obagi Medical

Obagi Medical delivered accelerated growth through 2025, as strong product innovation and disciplined investment underpinned U.S. e-commerce channel success, while improved fulfillment rates and new distribution partners anchored strong international momentum. The brand remains sharply focused on strategic priorities, rationalizing distribution with the exit of non-strategic channels, and in July announced the acquisition of Novaestiq and the U.S. distribution rights for Obagi^® saypha^® fillers, a product of Croma-Pharma GmbH. In September, Obagi Medical announced FDA approval for Obagi^® saypha^® MagIQ^™ filler, an exciting milestone in our long-term strategy to build the world’s leading dermatological megabrand at the intersection of skincare and medical aesthetics. One-time costs, related to consolidating U.S. logistics providers and other supply chain optimization, led to strengthened supply chain management and improved in-stock levels. The brand increased investment in internal capabilities to create a scalable platform and support the development and launch of its injectable products, launched in March 2026. In 2025, Obagi incurred approximately $5.3 million of launch-related expenses associated with the Obagi^® saypha^® MagIQ^™ injectables program, primarily product, regulatory and commercial-readiness costs. Excluding these expenses, Obagi’s Q4 2025 Adjusted EBITDA would have been approximately $11.0 million (vs. $5.7 million reported) and FY2025 Adjusted EBITDA approximately $24.7 million (vs. $19.4 million reported).

Milk Makeup

In 2025, Milk Makeup continued to expand its U.S. distribution, launching at Ulta Beauty in Q1 2025 and on Amazon Premium Beauty in Q2 2025. Combined with another year of award-winning innovation, including the Hydro Grip Gel Skin Tint, U.S. consumption grew ahead of market². However, growth was impacted in the year by softer consumption, in particular internationally, resulting in a year-on-year decline in overall net revenue for the brand. In the second half of 2025, the brand focused on transformative initiatives, including restructuring the team and naming Mazdack Rassi, Co-Founder of Milk Makeup, as President to lead the brand into this new stage of growth. Going into 2026, we are further prioritizing investment in international markets and brand marketing, increasing innovation pace, and strengthening the brand's operating platform.

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_{² Milk Makeup 2025 U.S. consumption grew 6.2%, compared to 4% growth in U.S. prestige makeup retail sales per Circana.}

Strategic Review

As previously announced, Waldencast’s Board of Directors is conducting a comprehensive review of a broad range of strategic alternatives focused on maximizing shareholder value. To support the evaluation of all potential pathways, the Board has retained Lazard as financial advisor.

As part of this review and aligned with our objective to strengthen our balance sheet and sharpen our strategic focus, in November 2025, the Company announced the sale of the Obagi Japan trademark rights to our longstanding commercial partner, Rohto Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., for $82.5 million, of which $77.5 million was used for debt repayment. Combined with the refinancing of our credit facilities, this transaction significantly reduced our leverage and further strengthened our balance sheet.

The Company does not intend to comment further on the status or timing of this process unless and until the Board approves a definitive course of action or determines that additional disclosure is appropriate. Given the broad scope of the review, there can be no assurance that it will result in a transaction or any other specific outcome.

Fiscal 2026 Outlook

Due to the ongoing Strategic Review, the Company will not be providing an outlook for 2026 at this time.

Q4 2025 Results Overview

Please refer to the definitions and reconciliations set out further in this release with respect to certain adjusted non-GAAP measures discussed below which are included to provide an easier understanding of the underlying performance of the business, but should not be seen as a substitute for the U.S. GAAP numbers presented in this release.

For the three months ended December 31, 2025 compared to the three months ended December 31, 2024:

Net Revenue decreased 0.1% year-over-year to $72.0 million, as strong growth in Obagi Medical's direct-to-consumer and international channels was offset by softening consumption impacting Milk Makeup, most notably in international markets.

Gross Profit was $48.2 million, while Adjusted Gross Profit totaled $51.2 million, or 71.2% of net revenue, a contraction of 180 basis points compared to the prior year, driven by certain inventory-related adjustments at Obagi Medical, and increased holiday promotions at Milk Makeup offset by favorable channel mix.

Net Loss for Q4 2025 was $33.5 million primarily driven by financing costs related to the refinancing of credit facilities.

Adjusted EBITDA was $6.6 million, or 9.1% of net revenue, 640 basis points lower versus Q4 2024, due to a lower Adjusted Gross Margin, and investment related to 2026 launches, including Obagi Medical's expansion into medical aesthetics.

(In $ millions, except for percentages)		Q4 2025		% Sales		% Growth			Q4 2024		% Sales
Waldencast
Net Revenue		72.0		100.0%		(0.1)%			72.1		100.0%
Adjusted Gross Profit		51.2		71.2%		(2.7)%			52.6		73.0%
Adjusted EBITDA		6.6		9.1%		(41.4)%			11.2		15.5%
Obagi Medical
Net Revenue		47.6		100.0%		12.8%			42.2		100.0%
Adjusted Gross Profit		34.7		72.9%		4.4%			33.2		78.7%
Adjusted EBITDA		5.7		11.9%		(42.4)%			9.8		23.3%
Milk Makeup
Net Revenue		24.4		100.0%		(18.3)%			29.9		100.0%
Adjusted Gross Profit		16.5		67.7%		(14.8)%			19.4		64.9%
Adjusted EBITDA		5.2		21.3%		7.9%			4.8		16.1%

Year Ended 2025 Results Overview

For Year Ended 2025 compared to Year Ended 2024:

Net Revenue decreased 0.7% year-over-year to $272.1 million, as strong growth in Obagi Medical's direct-to-consumer and international channels was offset by softening consumption impacting Milk Makeup, most notably in international markets.

Gross Profit was $183.0 million, while Adjusted Gross Profit totaled $194.7 million, or 71.6% of Net Revenue, a contraction of 270 basis points compared to the prior year, primarily due to Milk Makeup as the brand transitioned away from an exclusive relationship with Sephora, and launch related costs associated with Obagi injectables products.

Net Loss for Year Ended 2025 was $248.1 million, primarily driven by impairment charges on Obagi Medical and Milk Makeup, depreciation and amortization, and financing costs including those incurred as a result of the refinancing of credit facilities.

Adjusted EBITDA was $16.1 million, or 5.9% of Net Revenue, 880 basis points lower than Year Ended 2024, due to a lower Adjusted Gross Margin, and investment related to supply chain rationalization and 2026 launches, including Obagi Medical's expansion into medical aesthetics.

Liquidity: As of December 31, 2025, the Company held $30.4 million in cash and cash equivalents. Net debt totaled $121.7 million. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had $14.8 million in cash and cash equivalents. Net Debt totaled $154.2 million.

New Credit Facility: On 14 November 2025, Waldencast entered into a new $225 million three-year credit facility, replacing its existing facility. The Company has utilized the majority of proceeds from the sale of the Obagi Japan trademark to pay down this debt.

Outstanding Shares: As of February 27, 2026, we had 128,259,872 ordinary shares outstanding, consisting of 118,239,889 Class A shares and 10,019,983 Class B shares.

Year Ended 2025 Highlights

(In $ millions, except for percentages)		Year Ended 2025		% Sales		% Growth			Year Ended 2024		% Sales
Waldencast
Net Revenue		272.1		100.0%		(0.7)%			273.9		100.0%
Adjusted Gross Profit		194.7		71.6%		(4.3)%			203.6		74.3%
Adjusted EBITDA		16.1		5.9%		(60.1)%			40.3		14.7%
Obagi Medical
Net Revenue		161.6		100.0%		8.3%			149.3		100.0%
Adjusted Gross Profit		123.2		76.2%		3.9%			118.6		79.4%
Adjusted EBITDA		19.4		12.0%		(36.3)%			30.5		20.4%
Milk Makeup
Net Revenue		110.4		100.0%		(11.4)%			124.6		100.0%
Adjusted Gross Profit		71.5		64.7%		(15.9)%			85.0		68.2%
Adjusted EBITDA		15.2		13.7%		(47.8)%			29.1		23.3%

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to the financial measures presented in this release in accordance with U.S. GAAP, Waldencast separately reports financial results on the basis of the measures set out and defined below which are non-GAAP financial measures. Waldencast believes the non-GAAP measures used in this release provide useful information to management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends relating to its financial condition and results of operations. Waldencast believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends. These non-GAAP measures also provide perspective on how Waldencast’s management evaluates and monitors the performance of the business.

There are limitations to non-GAAP financial measures because they exclude charges and credits that are required to be included in GAAP financial presentation. The items excluded from GAAP financial measures such as net income/loss to arrive at non-GAAP financial measures are significant components for understanding and assessing our financial performance. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered together with, and not alternatives to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Please refer to definitions set out in the release and the tables included in this release for a reconciliation of these metrics to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

Adjusted Gross Profit is defined as GAAP gross profit excluding the impact of amortization of the supply agreement and formulation intangible assets, and the amortization of the fair value of the related party liability from the Obagi Medical China Business, which was not acquired by Waldencast at the time of the business combination with Obagi Medical and Milk Makeup (the “Business Combination”). The Adjusted Gross Profit reconciliation by Segment for each period is included in the Appendix.

Adjusted Gross Margin is defined as Adjusted Gross Profit divided by GAAP Net Revenue.

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as GAAP net income (loss) before interest income or expense, income tax (benefit) expense, depreciation and amortization, and further adjusted for the items as described in the reconciliation below. We believe this information will be useful for investors to facilitate comparisons of our operating performance and better identify trends in our business. Adjusted EBITDA excludes certain expenses that are required to be presented in accordance with GAAP because management believes they are non-core to our regular business. These include non-cash expenses, such as depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, the amortization and release of fair value of the related party liability to the Obagi Medical China Business, change in fair value of assets and liabilities, loss on impairment of goodwill, loss on extinguishment of debt, strategic review, and foreign currency translation loss (gain). In addition, adjustments include expenses that are not related to our underlying business performance including (1) legal, advisory and consultant fees related to the financial restatement of previously issued financial statements and associated regulatory investigation and acquisitions, and (2) other non-recurring costs, primarily tax restructuring costs. The Adjusted EBITDA by Segment for each period is included in the Appendix.

Adjusted EBITDA Margin is defined as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net revenue. The Adjusted EBITDA Margin reconciliation by Segment for each period is included in the Appendix.

(In thousands, except for percentages)		Three Months Ended December 31, 2025				Three Months Ended December 31, 2024				Year ended December 31, 2025				Year ended December 31, 2024
Net Loss		$	(33,507	)		$	(22,597	)		$	(248,056	)		$	(48,648	)
Adjusted For:
Depreciation and amortization			14,145				15,013				59,184				60,015
Interest expense, net			5,363				4,088				25,094				17,155
Income tax expense (benefit)			(8,925	)			4,113				(14,189	)			110
Loss on extinguishment of debt			24,398				—				24,398				—
Stock-based compensation expense			2,962				2,993				11,796				9,392
Restatement and related costs(1)			130				3,029				1,694				20,424
Merger and acquisition related costs(2)			184				—				3,291				—
Change in fair value of assets and liabilities			(1,461	)			443				(4,510	)			(23,679	)
Amortization and release of related party liability(3)			—				(4,169	)			—				(5,678	)
Loss on impairment of goodwill			—				5,031				152,018				5,031
Gain on sale of trademark			(5,679	)			—				(5,679	)			—
Loss on acquisition			6,233				—				6,233				—
Strategic review costs			1,121				—				1,891				—
Foreign currency translation (gain) loss			696				1,035				65				736
Other non-recurring costs(4)			889				2,205				2,839				5,426
Adjusted EBITDA		$	6,550			$	11,185			$	16,069			$	40,284
Net Revenue		$	72,008			$	72,083			$	272,071			$	273,868
Net Loss % of Net Revenue			(46.5	)%			(31.3	)%			(91.2	)%			(17.8	)%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin			9.1	%			15.5	%			5.9	%			14.7	%

_{⁽¹⁾ Includes mainly legal, advisory, and consultant fees related to the financial restatement of the 2020-2022 periods and associated regulatory investigations and the Business Combination.
⁽²⁾ Includes legal and advisory fees related to acquisitions, including due diligence and contract negotiations related to the merger and acquisition transactions.
⁽³⁾ Relates to the fair value of the related party liability for the unfavorable discount to the Obagi Medical China Business as part of the Business Combination.
⁽⁴⁾ Other non-recurring costs not directly attributable to the above categories, including restructuring, product discontinuation, and contract termination with certain distributors.}

Net Debt Position is defined as the principal outstanding for the Term Loans minus the cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2025.

(In thousands)		Reconciliation of Net Carrying Amount of debt to Net Debt
Current portion of long-term debt		$	771
Long-term debt			135,752
Net carrying amount of debt			136,523
Adjustments:
Add: Unamortized debt discount and debt issuance costs			15,573
Less: Cash & cash equivalents			(30,379	)
Net Debt		$	121,717

About Waldencast plc

Founded by Michel Brousset and Hind Sebti, Waldencast’s ambition is to build a global best-in-class beauty and wellness operating platform by developing, acquiring, accelerating, and scaling conscious, high-growth purpose-driven brands. Waldencast’s vision is fundamentally underpinned by its brand-led business model that ensures proximity to its customers, business agility, and market responsiveness, while maintaining each brand’s distinct DNA. The first step in realizing its vision was the Business Combination. As part of the Waldencast platform, its brands will benefit from the operational scale of a multi-brand platform; the expertise in managing global beauty brands at scale; a balanced portfolio to mitigate category fluctuations; asset light efficiency; and the market responsiveness and speed of entrepreneurial indie brands. For more information please visit: https://ir.waldencast.com.

Obagi Medical is an industry-leading, advanced skin care line rooted in research and skin biology, refined with a legacy of over 35 years’ experience. First known as leaders in the treatment of hyperpigmentation with the Obagi Nu-Derm^® System, Obagi Medical products are designed to address the appearance of premature aging, photodamage, skin discoloration, acne, and sun damage. More information about Obagi Medical is available on the brand’s website at www.obagi.com.

Founded in 2016, Milk Makeup quickly became a cult-favorite among the beauty community for its values of self-expression and inclusion, captured by its signature “Live Your Look”, its innovative formulas, and clean ingredients. The brand creates vegan, cruelty-free, clean formulas and has its Milk Makeup HQ in Downtown NYC. Milk Makeup offers a portfolio of over 15 product franchises through its U.S. website, milkmakeup.com, and through retail partners including Sephora globally; Ulta Beauty and Amazon Premium Beauty in the U.S.; and Space NK and Boots in the United Kingdom, among other retail partners in Scandinavia and Latin America.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

All statements in this release that are not historical, are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about: our ability to deliver financial results in line with expectations; expectations regarding sales, earnings or other future financial performance and liquidity or other performance measures, including those relating to Novaestiq; the outcome of the strategic review initiated by the Board of Directors; our long-term strategy and future operations or operating results; expectations with respect to our industry and the markets in which it operates; future product introductions; developments relating to the ongoing investigation and legal proceedings; and any assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” and “will” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.

These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside of our control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements, including, among others: (i) our ability to recognize the anticipated benefits from any acquired business, including the acquisition of Novaestiq; (ii) our ability to successfully implement our management’s plans and strategies; (iii) the outcome of the strategic review initiated by the Company’s Board of Directors which may not result in any transaction or if pursued, may not be completed on attractive terms; (iv) the impact of the material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, including associated investigations, our efforts to remediate such material weakness and the timing of remediation and resolution of associated investigations; (v) the overall economic and market conditions, sales forecasts and other information about our possible or assumed future results of operations or our performance; (vi) the general impact of geopolitical events, including the impact of current wars, conflicts or other hostilities; (vii) our ability to manage expenses, our liquidity and our investments in working capital; (viii) any failure to obtain governmental and regulatory approvals related to our business and products; (ix) the impact of any international trade or foreign exchange restrictions, increased tariffs, foreign currency exchange fluctuations; (x) our ability to raise additional capital or complete desired acquisitions; (xi) our ability to comply with financial covenants imposed under our credit facilities and the impact of debt service obligations and restricted debt covenants; (xii) volatility of Waldencast’s securities due to a variety of factors, including Waldencast’s inability to implement its business plans or meet or exceed its financial projections and changes; (xiii) the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations, and identify and realize additional opportunities; (xiv) the ability of Waldencast to implement its strategic initiatives and continue to innovate Obagi Medical’s and Milk Makeup’s existing products and anticipate and respond to market trends and changes in consumer preferences; (xv) any shifts in the preferences of consumers as to where and how they shop; (xvi) the impact of any unfavorable publicity on our business or products; (xvii) changes in future exchange or interest rates or credit ratings; (xviii) our ability to comply with laws, regulations, and policies, including as a result of any changes thereto; and (xix) social, political and economic conditions. These and other risks, assumptions and uncertainties are more fully described in the Risk Factors section of our 2025 20-F (File No. 01-40207), filed with the SEC on March 13, 2026, and in our other documents that we file or furnish with the SEC, which you are encouraged to read. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Accordingly, you are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Waldencast expressly disclaims any current intention, and assumes no duty, to update publicly any forward-looking statement after the distribution of this release, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.

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Appendix

Adjusted Gross Profit

		Group
(In thousands, except for percentages)		Three months ended December 31, 2025				Three months ended December 31, 2024				Year ended December 31, 2025				Year ended December 31, 2024
Net Revenue		$	72,008			$	72,083			$	272,071			$	273,868
Gross Profit			48,240				49,450				183,018				191,744
Gross Profit Margin			67.0	%			68.6	%			67.3	%			70.0	%
Gross Margin Adjustments:
Amortization of the fair value of the related party liability(1)			—				(750	)			—				(2,260	)
Discontinued product write-off(2)			198				1,139				494				2,864
Amortization expense of intangible assets(3)			2,801				2,801				11,205				11,205
Adjusted Gross Profit		$	51,239			$	52,639			$	194,717			$	203,553
Adjusted Gross Margin %			71.2	%			73.0	%			71.6	%			74.3	%

_{⁽¹⁾ Relates to the fair value of the related party liability for the unfavorable discount to the Obagi Medical China Business as part of the Business Combination.
⁽²⁾ Relates to the advanced purchase of specific products for the market in Vietnam sold through the SA distributor that became obsolete when the contract was terminated.
⁽³⁾ The Supply Agreement and Formulations intangible assets are amortized to cost of goods sold.}

		Obagi Medical																Milk Makeup
(In thousands, except for percentages)		Three months ended December 31, 2025				Three months ended December 31, 2024				Year ended December 31, 2025				Year ended December 31, 2024				Three months ended December 31, 2025				Three months ended December 31, 2024				Year ended December 31, 2025				Year ended December 31, 2024
Net Revenue		$	47,603			$	42,211			$	161,627			$	149,266			$	24,404			$	29,872			$	110,444			$	124,602
Gross Profit			31,716				30,050				111,525				106,760				16,524				19,395				71,493				84,984
Gross Profit Margin			66.6	%			71.2	%			69.0	%			71.5	%			67.7	%			64.9	%			64.7	%			68.2	%
Gross Margin Adjustments:
Amortization of the fair value of the related party liability			—				(750	)			—				(2,260	)			—				—				—				—
Discontinued product write-off			198				1,139				494				2,864				—				—				—				—
Amortization expense of intangible assets			2,801				2,801				11,205				11,205				—				—				—				—
Adjusted Gross Profit		$	34,715			$	33,239			$	123,224			$	118,569			$	16,524			$	19,395			$	71,493			$	84,984
Adjusted Gross Margin %			72.9	%			78.7	%			76.2	%			79.4	%			67.7	%			64.9	%			64.7	%			68.2	%

Adjusted EBITDA Margin by Segment

		Obagi Medical																Milk Makeup
(In thousands, except for percentages)		Three months ended December 31, 2025				Three months ended December 31, 2024				Year ended December 31, 2025				Year ended December 31, 2024				Three months ended December 31, 2025				Three months ended December 31, 2024				Year ended December 31, 2025				Year ended December 31, 2024
Net Income (Loss)		$	(24,114	)		$	(12,114	)		$	(183,193	)		$	(31,524	)		$	(633	)		$	230			$	(26,785	)		$	8,803
Adjusted For:
Depreciation and amortization			9,652				10,397				40,945				41,591				4,494				4,616				18,239				18,424
Interest expense (income), net			6,039				3,068				19,651				12,391				86				(3	)			76				(1	)
Income tax expense (benefit)			(8,926	)			3,933				(14,240	)			(141	)			—				25				35				32
Loss on extinguishment of debt			22,282				—				22,282				—				—				—				—				—
Stock-based compensation expense			612				465				402				(328	)			788				(338	)			2,383				1,167
Restatement (recoveries) and related costs(1)			—				1,061				(107	)			5,054				—				—				—				—
Change in fair value of assets and liabilities			(705	)			—				(671	)			—				—				—				—				—
Amortization and release of related party liability(3)			—				(4,169	)			—				(5,678	)			—				—				—				—
Loss on impairment of goodwill			—				5,031				132,058				5,031				—				—				19,960				—
Gain on sale of trademark			(5,679	)			—				(5,679	)			—				—				—				—				—
Loss on acquisition of Novaestiq			6,233				—				6,233				—				—				—				—				—
Strategic review costs			—				—				—				—				—				—				—				—
Foreign currency translation loss			(16	)			155				160				223				137				285				496				373
Other non-recurring costs(4)			291				2,011				1,592				3,897				322				—				757				266
Adjusted EBITDA		$	5,668			$	9,838			$	19,433			$	30,516			$	5,194			$	4,814			$	15,161			$	29,064
Net Revenue		$	47,603			$	42,211			$	161,627			$	149,266			$	24,404			$	29,872			$	110,444			$	124,602
Net Income (Loss) % of Net Revenue			(50.7	)%			(28.7	)%			(113.3	)%			(21.1	)%			(2.6	)%			0.8	%			(24.3	)%			7.1	%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin			11.9	%			23.3	%			12.0	%			20.4	%			21.3	%			16.1	%			13.7	%			23.3	%

		Central costs
(In thousands, except for percentages)		Three months ended December 31, 2025				Three months ended December 31, 2024				Year ended December 31, 2025				Year ended December 31, 2024
Net Loss		$	(8,759	)		$	(10,714	)		$	(38,078	)		$	(25,927	)
Adjusted For:
Interest expense, net			(762	)			1,024				5,367				4,765
Income tax expense			1				155				16				219
Loss on extinguishment of debt			2,116				—				2,116				—
Stock-based compensation expense			1,561				2,866				9,011				8,553
Restatement and related costs(1)			130				1,968				1,801				15,370
Merger and acquisition related costs(2)			184				—				3,291				—
Change in fair value of assets and liabilities			(755	)			443				(3,839	)			(23,679	)
Strategic review costs			1,121				—				1,891				—
Foreign currency translation gain			576				595				(591	)			140
Other non-recurring costs(4)			276				194				490				1,263
Adjusted EBITDA		$	(4,312	)		$	(3,468	)		$	(18,525	)		$	(19,296	)
Net Revenue		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—
Net Loss % of Net Revenue		N/A				N/A				N/A				N/A
Adjusted EBITDA Margin		N/A				N/A				N/A				N/A

_{⁽¹⁾ Includes mainly legal, advisory, and consultant fees related to the financial restatement of the 2020-2022 periods and associated regulatory investigations and the Business Combination.
⁽²⁾ Includes legal and advisory fees related to acquisitions, including due diligence and contract negotiations related to the merger and acquisition transactions.
⁽³⁾ Relates to the fair value of the related party liability for the unfavorable discount to the Obagi Medical China Business as part of the Business Combination.
⁽⁴⁾ Other non-recurring costs not directly attributable to the above categories, including restructuring, product discontinuation, and contract termination with certain distributors.}

FAQ

What were Waldencast (WALD) FY2025 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA results?

Waldencast reported $272.1M in FY2025 revenue and $16.1M Adjusted EBITDA. According to the company, revenue was essentially flat year-over-year while Adjusted EBITDA declined materially due to margin pressure and launch investments.

How did Obagi Medical perform in Q4 2025 and FY2025 for WALD?

Obagi Medical delivered growth, with FY2025 revenue up 8.3% year-over-year. According to the company, growth was driven by U.S. e-commerce, international distribution gains, and investments tied to injectable product launches.

What caused Milk Makeup revenue decline for WALD in 2025?

Milk Makeup net revenue declined 11.4% in FY2025, despite U.S. consumption gains. According to the company, softer international consumption and the brand's transition away from exclusive Sephora distribution weighed on full-year results.

What balance sheet actions did Waldencast (WALD) take in 2025?

Waldencast sold Obagi Japan for $82.5M and entered a $225M three-year credit facility in November 2025. According to the company, proceeds were largely used to repay debt and reduce leverage to a net debt of $121.7M.

Did WALD report any one-time or launch-related expenses in 2025?

Yes. Waldencast disclosed approximately $5.3M of Obagi launch-related expenses in 2025 for injectables readiness. According to the company, excluding those costs, Obagi’s Q4 Adjusted EBITDA would have been materially higher.

Will Waldencast (WALD) provide 2026 financial guidance after the Strategic Review?

No. The company will not provide 2026 outlook while its Board conducts a Strategic Review. According to the company, the Board retained Lazard and may not comment further until a definitive decision is reached.