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Brilliant Earth (Nasdaq: BRLT) boosts 2026 EBITDA outlook after strong Q2

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Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. reported Q2 2026 net sales of $115.1 million, up 5.7% year over year and above the high end of its guidance range. Gross margin was 57.9%, a 360 bps sequential improvement, and GAAP net income was $0.8 million, for a 0.7% margin.

Adjusted EBITDA rose to $5.8 million from $3.2 million, lifting the adjusted EBITDA margin to 5.0%. Total orders dipped 2.1% to 51,442, but average order value increased 7.9% to $2,238. Fine jewelry bookings grew 32% year over year as the company continued diversifying beyond bridal and opened its 43rd showroom.

For the first half of 2026, net sales increased to $214.6 million while the company remained loss‑making on both GAAP and adjusted bases. Management raised full‑year 2026 profitability guidance, now expecting net sales of $459–$462 million and adjusted EBITDA of $13–$15 million.

Positive

  • Q2 2026 results beat internal guidance, with net sales of $115.1 million and adjusted EBITDA of $5.8 million both exceeding the company’s stated guidance range.
  • Profitability improved sharply in the quarter, as adjusted EBITDA margin rose to 5.0% from 2.9% a year earlier and GAAP net income turned positive at $0.8 million.
  • Full‑year 2026 profitability guidance was raised, with the company now targeting adjusted EBITDA of $13–$15 million on net sales of $459–$462 million.

Negative

  • First‑half 2026 profitability deteriorated, with adjusted EBITDA falling to $1.1 million from $4.3 million a year earlier and the reported net loss widening to $7.6 million.
  • Gross margin compressed year to date, declining to 56.2% for the first half of 2026, down 220 basis points from 58.4% in the prior‑year period.
  • Order volumes softened, as total orders declined 2.1% year over year in Q2 2026 to 51,442, with growth driven by higher average order value instead of unit volume.

Filing Explained

The filing presents a conditional dilution mechanism: adjusted EPS assumes LLC-unit exchanges, but no completed exchange is reported.

At June 30, 2026, the filing reports 17,455,154 Class A shares issued and 16,880,477 outstanding, alongside 35,822,342 Class B and 49,119,976 Class C shares outstanding. It separately reports 101,681,331 diluted weighted-average shares for the second quarter after assuming that all outstanding LLC Units are redeemed for common stock.

That 101,681,331 figure is an EPS assumption, not a report that the exchange occurred or that those shares were issued. If the assumed exchange occurs, issuing additional shares would increase the total share count and reduce existing holders’ percentage ownership absent offsetting changes.

The holder-relevant item to track is a later disclosure of an actual LLC-unit redemption for common stock, because this filing leaves that event at the assumption stage.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q2 2026 Net Sales $115.1 million Three months ended June 30, 2026; 5.7% higher than Q2 2025
Q2 2026 Gross Margin 57.9% Second quarter 2026 gross margin; 360 bps sequential improvement
Q2 2026 Net Income $0.8 million Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2026; 0.7% margin
Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA $5.8 million Second quarter 2026 adjusted EBITDA; up from $3.2 million in Q2 2025
YTD 2026 Net Sales $214.6 million Six months ended June 30, 2026; 5.8% above the prior-year period
YTD 2026 Adjusted EBITDA $1.1 million Adjusted EBITDA for six months ended June 30, 2026; down from $4.3 million
Cash and Cash Equivalents $74.9 million Cash and cash equivalents balance at June 30, 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance $13–$15 million Full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook, described as raised profitability guidance
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA was $5.8 million for the second quarter 2026"
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 net income (loss) financial
"Adjusted net income (loss), Adjusted Diluted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA"
Adjusted net income (loss) is a company’s reported profit or loss after management removes certain one-time, unusual, or non-cash items to show what the business earned from its regular operations. Think of it like checking a household budget but excluding a major one-off repair or a tax refund to see typical monthly living costs. Investors use it to compare underlying performance across periods and companies, but the adjustments can vary by company and are not standardized.
non-GAAP financial measures financial
"the Company has included certain 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.
Bookings financial
"Drove another strong quarter of fine jewelry bookings, with 32% year-over-year bookings growth"
"Bookings" refer to the total value of new sales or agreements a company secures during a specific period. It shows how much business the company has signed up for, even if the products or services haven't been delivered yet. This figure helps investors understand the company's future growth potential.
average order value financial
"AOV | $ | 2,238 | | 2,074 | | 7.9%"
Average order value (AOV) is the typical amount a customer spends each time they place an order, calculated by dividing total sales by number of orders over a set period. It matters to investors because it shows how efficiently a company turns customer visits into revenue — higher AOV can boost profits without gaining more customers. Think of it like the average bill per table at a restaurant: increasing that bill raises overall sales even if the number of diners stays the same.
Deferred revenue financial
"Deferred revenue | 26,918 | | | 22,671"
Cash a company has already received for goods or services it has promised but not yet delivered; it's recorded as a liability because the company still owes that product, service, or future revenue recognition. For investors, deferred revenue signals upcoming work or deliveries that will convert into reported sales over time and affects short-term obligations, cash flow quality, and how quickly a firm can grow recognized revenue—think of it like prepaid subscriptions or gift cards a business must honor later.
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FAQ

How did Brilliant Earth (BRLT) perform in Q2 2026 on net sales?

Brilliant Earth reported Q2 2026 net sales of $115.1 million, a 5.7% increase versus Q2 2025. Management noted this result exceeded the high end of the company’s own guidance range, reflecting stronger revenue despite a modest decline in total order count.

What were Brilliant Earth (BRLT)’s Q2 2026 profits and margins?

In Q2 2026, Brilliant Earth generated GAAP net income of $0.8 million, a 0.7% net margin. Adjusted EBITDA was $5.8 million, up from $3.2 million a year earlier, lifting the adjusted EBITDA margin to 5.0% from 2.9% in Q2 2025.

What guidance did Brilliant Earth (BRLT) give for full-year 2026?

For 2026, Brilliant Earth now expects net sales of $459–$462 million and adjusted EBITDA of $13–$15 million. Management stated it is raising annual profitability guidance, reflecting confidence following the stronger-than-guided Q2 performance and outlook for the second half.

How did Brilliant Earth (BRLT)’s orders and average order value trend in Q2 2026?

Q2 2026 total orders were 51,442, down 2.1% year over year, while average order value rose to $2,238, up 7.9%. The company also highlighted 32% year-over-year bookings growth in fine jewelry, supporting its diversification beyond bridal products.

What do Brilliant Earth (BRLT)’s first-half 2026 results show about profitability?

For the six months ended June 30, 2026, Brilliant Earth recorded a net loss of $7.6 million and adjusted EBITDA of $1.1 million. While net sales grew 5.8% to $214.6 million, margins were lower than a year earlier and adjusted results turned negative.

What was Brilliant Earth (BRLT)’s cash position and balance sheet at June 30, 2026?

As of June 30, 2026, Brilliant Earth held $74.9 million in cash and cash equivalents and $53.3 million of inventories. Total assets were $196.7 million and total liabilities $123.4 million, resulting in total stockholders’ equity of $73.3 million.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
______________
FORM 8-K
____________
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 6, 2026
Brilliant Earth Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada
001-40836
87-1015499
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
300 Grant Avenue, Third Floor,
San Francisco, CA
94108
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (800) 691-0952

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value per shareBRLTThe Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o




Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On August 6, 2026, Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2026. A copy of such press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information furnished under this Item 2.02, including the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits. 
Exhibit No.  Description
99.1  
Press Release of Brilliant Earth Group, Inc., dated August 6, 2026




SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
BRILLIANT EARTH GROUP, INC.
Date: August 6, 2026
By:/s/ Jeffrey Kuo
Jeffrey Kuo
Chief Financial Officer




Brilliant Earth Reports Second Quarter Results and Raises Annual Profitability Guidance
Delivered 6% Y/Y Net Sales Growth and $5.8M Adjusted EBITDA, Exceeding High End of Guidance Range
Expanded Gross Margin by 360 bps Sequentially
Drove 32% Y/Y Bookings Growth in Fine Jewelry
Raises Annual Profitability Guidance

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – August 6, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. (“Brilliant Earth” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BRLT), an innovative, global leader in ethically sourced fine jewelry, today announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026.
Second Quarter 2026 Highlights (quarterly period ended June 30, 2026):
Delivered Net Sales of $115.1 million in the second quarter, exceeding the high end of the Company's guidance range
Drove another strong quarter of fine jewelry bookings, with 32% year-over-year bookings growth, highlighting continued success in diversification beyond bridal heritage
Opened 43rd showroom in San Antonio, the Company's second iteration of its new flagship concept Showroom of the Future
Achieved Gross Margin of 57.9% in the second quarter, a 360 bps sequential improvement, demonstrating the agility of the Company's business model
Drove 250 basis points of year-over-year leverage in adjusted operating expense as a percentage of Net Sales, demonstrating the Company's ability to increase profitability while continuing to drive growth
Delivered profitability exceeding the Company's Adjusted EBITDA guidance range:
GAAP Net income was $0.8 million for the second quarter 2026; and
Adjusted EBITDA was $5.8 million for the second quarter 2026
Raises annual Adjusted EBITDA guidance

"We're thrilled with our second quarter results, with both Net Sales and Adjusted EBITDA well exceeding our guidance range. Our team's ability to drive top line growth, expand gross margin and improve operating expense leverage is the level of execution that continues to be a key differentiator for Brilliant Earth," said Beth Gerstein, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Brilliant Earth. "Fine jewelry continues to outperform and drive our intentional diversification beyond bridal. And the evolution, and elevation, of our retail strategy continues, with the opening of our new San Antonio showroom, the second iteration of our new showroom concept. Our second quarter results highlight the strengths of our premium brand, seamless omnichannel customer experience, and asset-light, data driven business model.” Jeff Kuo, Chief Financial Officer added, "Given our strong second quarter performance and confidence in the second half of the year, we are raising our annual profitability guidance."
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Second Quarter Results
Q2 2026
Q2 2025
% Change*
Total Orders
51,442
52,535
(2.1)%
AOV
$
2,238
2,074
7.9%
($ in millions, except per share amounts)
Net Sales
$
115.1
$
108.9
5.7%
Gross Profit
$
66.6
$
63.5
4.9%
Gross Margin
57.9%
58.3%
(40)bps
Net income (loss) allocable to Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. (1)
$
0.0
$
(0.2)
112.0%
Net income (loss), as reported
$
0.8
$
(1.1)
175.7%
Net income (loss) margin
0.7%
(1.0)%
170bps
Adjusted net income (3)
$
3.2
$
1.1
190.9%
GAAP Diluted EPS (2)
$
0.01
$
(0.01)
200.0%
Adjusted Diluted EPS (3)
$
0.03
$
0.01
200.0%
Adjusted EBITDA (3)
$
5.8
$
3.2
81.3%
Adjusted EBITDA margin (3)
5.0%
2.9%
210bps
    

Six Month Results
YTD June 2026
YTD June 2025
% Change*
Total Orders
98,134
98,070
0.1%
AOV
$
2,187
2,068
5.8%
($ in millions, except per share amounts)
Net Sales
$
214.6
$
202.8
5.8%
Gross Profit
$
120.7
$
118.5
1.9%
Gross Margin
56.2%
58.4%
(220)bps
Net loss allocable to Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. (1)
$
(1.5)
$
(0.6)
(150.0)%
Net loss, as reported
$
(7.6)
$
(4.4)
(73.8)%
Net loss margin
(3.5)%
(2.2)%
(130)bps
Adjusted net income (loss) (3)
$
(1.7)
$
0.7
(342.9)%
GAAP Diluted EPS (2)
$
(0.09)
$
(0.04)
(125.0)%
Adjusted Diluted EPS (3)
$
(0.02)
$
0.01
(300.0)%
Adjusted EBITDA (3)
$
1.1
$
4.3
(75.0)%
Adjusted EBITDA margin (3)
0.5%
2.1%
(160)bps
*nm - Not meaningful
*Percentage changes may not recalculate due to rounding
(1)    Represents net income (loss) allocable to Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.
(2)    Represents GAAP Diluted EPS during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.
(3)    Adjusted net income (loss), Adjusted Diluted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP financial measures. See "Disclosure Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Key Metrics" for additional information on non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP measures.
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2026 Outlook

Third Quarter
Net Sales Growth
Approximately flat y/y
Adjusted EBITDA $
$3 - $5M
Full Year
Net Sales
$459 - $462M
Adjusted EBITDA $
$13 - $15M
Outlook assumes tariffs and metal prices as of August 4th, 2026.

Webcast and Conference Call Information
Brilliant Earth will host a conference call and webcast to discuss second quarter 2026 results and business outlook today, August 6, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET/5:30 a.m. PT. The webcast and accompanying slide presentation can be accessed at https://investors.brilliantearth.com. Investors and analysts interested in participating on the call are invited to dial +1-800-715-9871 from the US or +1-646-307-1963 internationally and reference Conference ID: 8419663. A replay of the event will be available approximately two hours following the conclusion of the call and remain available on the Brilliant Earth investor website after the live webcast concludes. The replay will be available for one year following the webcast.

About Brilliant Earth 
Brilliant Earth is an industry-disrupting global leader in ethically sourced fine jewelry. The Company's mission since its founding in 2005 has been to create a more transparent, sustainable, and compassionate jewelry industry. With a premium brand, curated proprietary product assortment, seamless omnichannel shopping experience, and asset-light, data driven business model, Brilliant Earth is transforming the jewelry industry. The Company reported Net Sales of $437 million for the full year 2025. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, Brilliant Earth has 43 showrooms and counting across the United States and has served customers in over 50 countries worldwide. 

Disclosure Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Key Metrics

In addition to the financial measures presented in this release in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), the Company has included certain non-GAAP financial measures in this release, including Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net income (loss), Adjusted Diluted EPS and Adjusted EBITDA margin. These non-GAAP financial measures provide users of our financial information with useful information in evaluating our operating performance and exclude certain items from net income that may vary substantially in frequency and magnitude from period to period.

We define EBITDA as net income (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) excluding interest expense, income taxes, depreciation expense, amortization of cloud-based software implementation costs, showroom pre-opening expense, equity-based compensation expense, certain non-operating expenses and income, and other unusual and/or infrequent costs, which that we do not consider in our evaluation of ongoing performance of our core operations. We define Adjusted EBITDA margin as Adjusted EBITDA calculated as a percentage of net sales. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin, which eliminate the impact of certain expenses that we do not believe reflect our underlying business performance, provide useful information to investors to assess the performance of our business.
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We define Adjusted Net income (loss) as net income (loss) adjusted for the impact of certain additional non-cash and other items that we do not consider in our evaluation of ongoing performance of our core operations. These items include showroom pre-opening expense, equity-based compensation expense, costs to fund the Brilliant Earth Foundation and transaction costs and other expenses. We define Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share as Adjusted Net income (loss), divided by the diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding. The diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding is derived from the historical diluted weighted average shares of common stock assuming such shares were outstanding for the entirety of the period presented. We believe Adjusted Net income (loss) and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share, which eliminate the impact of certain expenses that we do not believe reflect our underlying business performance, provide useful information to investors to assess the performance of our business.

Please refer to “GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations” located in the financial supplement in this release for a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial information.

This release includes forward-looking guidance for certain non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted EBITDA. These measures will differ from net income (loss), determined in accordance with GAAP, in ways similar to those described in the reconciliations at the end of this release. We are not able to provide, without unreasonable effort, guidance for net income (loss), determined in accordance with GAAP, or a reconciliation of guidance for Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable GAAP measure because the Company is not able to predict with reasonable certainty the amount or nature of all items that will be included in net income (loss).

This press release also contains certain key business metrics which are used to evaluate our business and growth trends, establish budgets, measure the effectiveness of our sales and marketing efforts, and assess operational efficiencies. We define net cash as cash and cash equivalents less the total principal balance of our outstanding debt. We define Bookings for each period as the dollar value of confirmed orders as of the date of order placement. We believe Bookings, which represent a measure of gross sales and potential future Net Sales, provide useful information to investors to assess the performance of our business. We define total orders as the total number of customer orders delivered less total orders returned in a given period (excluding those repair, resize, and other orders which have no revenue). We view total orders as a key indicator of the velocity of our business and an indication of the desirability of our products to our customers. Total orders, together with AOV, is an indicator of the net sales we expect to recognize in a given period. Total orders may fluctuate based on the number of visitors to our website and showrooms, and our ability to convert these visitors to customers. We believe that total orders is a measure that is useful to investors and management in understanding our ongoing operations and in an analysis of ongoing operating trends. We define average order value, or AOV, as net sales in a given period divided by total orders in that period. We define average selling price, or ASP, as the total retail sales price of products sold in a given period divided by the total number of product units sold during that same period. We believe that AOV and ASP are measures that are useful to investors and management in understanding our ongoing operations and in an analysis of ongoing operating trends. AOV varies depending on the product type and number of items per order. AOV and ASP may also fluctuate as we expand into and increase our presence in additional product types and price points, and open additional showrooms.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release may be forward-looking statements. Statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, business strategy, and management's plans and objectives for future operations, including among others, statements regarding expected growth, introduction of new products, showroom and international expansion, market opportunity, capital expenditures, marketing and technology investments, liquidity and capital needs, tariff and macroeconomic impacts and any potential future declarations of cash dividends are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms, such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “evolve,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “seek,” “should,” “strategy,” “target,” “will,” or “would,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Accordingly, we caution you that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, assumptions, and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events
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and trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, short-term and long-term business operations and objectives, and financial needs. Actual results may prove to be materially different from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including, but not limited to: fluctuations in the pricing and supply of diamonds, other gemstones, and precious metals, particularly responsibly sourced natural and lab-grown diamonds and repurposed precious metals such as gold; increases in labor costs for manufacturing such as wage rate increase, as well as inflation, and energy prices; an overall decline in the health of the economy and other factors impacting consumer spending, such as recessionary or inflationary conditions, governmental instability, the impact of any changes in trade policy, including the imposition of new or increased tariffs on goods imported into the United States and any resulting retaliatory trade actions by other governments, war and fears of war, and natural disasters; our ability to cost-effectively turn existing customers into repeat customers or acquire new customers; our rapid growth in recent years and limited operating experience at our current scale of operations and our ability to manage growth effectively; increased lead times, supply shortages and supply changes; our plans to expand showrooms in the United States; our ability to compete in the fine jewelry retail industry; our ability to maintain and enhance our brand and to engage or expand our customers base; our ability to expand our sales and marketing capabilities and achieve broader market acceptance of our e-commerce and omnichannel approach; our ability to manage our inventory balances and shrinkage; a decline in sales of Design Your Own rings; our ability to predict operating results; our heavy reliance on our information technology systems and those of our third-party vendors and service providers to safeguard confidential information and any significant failure, inadequacy or interruption of these systems, security breaches or loss of data; the impact of environmental, social, and governance matters on our business and reputation; risks related to our e-commerce and omnichannel business; our ability anticipate and respond to changes in consumer preferences and shopping patterns and introduce new products and programs; our dependence on distributions from Brilliant Earth, LLC to pay our taxes and expenses, including payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement; our obligations under the Tax Receivable Agreement, which confers certain benefits upon the Continuing Equity Owners that will not benefit holders of our Class A common stock to the same extent; risks related to our organizational structure; and the other risks, uncertainties and the factors described in the section titled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 17, 2026, and is available at www.sec.gov. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, whether as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise.

Contacts:                          

Investors:
investorrelations@brilliantearth.com
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BRILLIANT EARTH GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Net sales
$
115,111 
$
108,936 
$
214,615 
$
202,820 
Cost of sales
48,467 
45,432 
93,903 
84,274 
Gross profit
66,644 
63,504 
120,712 
118,546 
Operating expenses:
Marketing and advertising
26,235 
26,271 
49,757 
49,233 
General and administrative
39,963 
38,446 
79,390 
74,049 
    Total operating expenses
66,198 
64,717 
129,147 
123,282 
Income (loss) from operations
446 
(1,213)
(8,435)
(4,736)
Interest expense
 
(895)
 
(2,010)
Other income, net
396 
1,138 
824 
2,378 
Income (loss) before income taxes
842 
(970)
(7,611)
(4,368)
Income tax expense
 
(143)
 
(12)
Net income (loss)
842 
(1,113)
(7,611)
(4,380)
Net income (loss) allocable to non-controlling interest
822 
(947)
(6,120)
(3,748)
Net income (loss) allocable to Brilliant Earth Group, Inc.
$
20 
$
(166)
$
(1,491)
$
(632)
Earnings per share:
Basic
$
 
$
(0.01)
$
(0.09)
$
(0.04)
Diluted
$
0.01 
$
(0.01)
$
(0.09)
$
(0.04)
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding:
Basic
16,452,498 
14,552,477 
16,133,940 
14,333,268 
Diluted
101,681,331 
14,552,477 
16,133,940 
14,333,268 


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BRILLIANT EARTH GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
June 30,
December 31,
2026
2025
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
74,948 
$
79,089 
Restricted cash
127 
349 
Inventories, net
53,315 
53,238 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
11,068 
12,052 
Total current assets
139,458 
144,728 
Property and equipment, net
18,103 
19,622 
Operating lease right of use assets
35,697 
31,879 
Other assets
3,485 
4,674 
Total assets
$
196,743 
$
200,903 
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
28,294 
$
24,804 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
26,298 
35,732 
Deferred revenue
26,918 
22,671 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
6,993 
6,896 
Total current liabilities
88,503 
90,103 
Operating lease liabilities
34,928 
31,163 
Total liabilities
123,431 
121,266 
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
 
 
Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value, 1,200,000,000 shares authorized; 17,455,154 shares issued and 16,880,477 shares outstanding at June 30, 2026; 16,092,701 shares issued and 15,518,024 shares outstanding at December 31, 2025
2 
2 
Class B common stock, $0.0001 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized; 35,822,342 shares outstanding at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
4 
4 
Class C common stock, $0.0001 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized; 49,119,976 shares outstanding at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
5 
5 
Class D common stock, $0.0001 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
 
 
Additional paid-in capital
17,368 
16,024 
Treasury stock, at cost; 574,677 and 574,677 shares at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
(1,094)
(1,094)
Accumulated deficit
(4,131)
(2,640)
Stockholders' equity attributable to Brilliant Earth Group, Inc.
12,154 
12,301 
Non-controlling interests attributable to Brilliant Earth, LLC
61,158 
67,336 
Total stockholders' equity
73,312 
79,637 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
196,743 
$
200,903 

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GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations
(Unaudited and dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

ADJUSTED EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA MARGIN
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Net income (loss)
$
842 
$
(1,113)
$
(7,611)
$
(4,380)
Interest expense
— 
895 
— 
2,010 
Income tax expense
— 
143 
— 
12 
Depreciation expense
1,654 
1,544 
3,269 
3,032 
Amortization of cloud-based software implementation costs
225 
204 
445 
366 
Showroom pre-opening expense
374 
319 
560 
901 
Equity-based compensation expense
1,278 
2,328 
2,806 
4,697 
Other income, net (1)
(396)
(1,138)
(824)
(2,378)
Other expenses(2)
1,793 
 
2,420 
— 
Adjusted EBITDA
$
5,770 
$
3,182 
$
1,065 
$
4,260 
Net income (loss) margin
0.7 
%
(1.0)
%
(3.5)
%
(2.2)
%
Adjusted EBITDA margin
5.0 
%
2.9 
%
0.5 
%
2.1 
%
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(1)Other income, net consists primarily of interest and other miscellaneous income, partially offset by expenses such as losses on exchange rates on consumer payments.
(2) These expenses are those that we did not incur in the normal course of business. For the three months ended June 30, 2026, these expenses include a $1.8 million charge for write-off of information technology projects. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, these expenses also include a $0.6 million charitable contribution.

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ADJUSTED NET INCOME (LOSS) AND ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE

Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2026
2025
2026
2025
Net income (loss) attributable to Brilliant Earth Group, Inc., as reported (1)
$
20 
$
(166)
$
(1,491)
$
(632)
Net income (loss) impact from assumed redemption of all LLC Units to common stock (2)
822 
(947)
(6,120)
(3,748)
Net income (loss), as reported
842 
(1,113)
(7,611)
(4,380)
Income tax (expense) benefit associated with conversion (3)
(207)
241 
1,540 
953 
Tax effected net income (loss) after assumed conversion
635 
(872)
(6,071)
(3,427)
Equity-based compensation expense
1,278 
2,328 
2,806 
4,697 
Showroom pre-opening expense
374 
319 
560 
901 
Other expenses (4)
1,793 
— 
2,420 
— 
Tax impact of adjustments
(867)
(673)
(1,456)
(1,424)
Adjusted Net Income (Loss)
$
3,213 
$
1,102 
$
(1,741)
$
747 
Diluted weighted average of common stock assumed outstanding
101,681,331 
14,552,477 
16,133,940 
14,333,268 
Adjustments:
  Vested LLC Units that are exchangeable for common stock(5)
— 
84,961,455 
84,942,318 
84,954,564 
  Unvested LLC Units that are exchangeable for common stock(5)
— 
— 
— 
2,859 
  RSUs
— 
144,216 
308,971 
123,922 
Adjusted diluted weighted average of common stock assumed outstanding
101,681,331 
99,658,148 
101,385,229 
99,414,613 
Diluted earnings per share:
As reported
$
0.01 
$
(0.01)
$
(0.09)
$
(0.04)
As adjusted
$
0.03 
$
0.01 
$
(0.02)
$
0.01 
(1)Represents net income (loss) allocable to Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.
(2)It is assumed that we will elect to issue common stock upon redemption of LLC Units rather than cash settle.
(3)Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. is subject to U.S. Federal income taxes, in addition to state and local taxes with respect to its allocable share of any net taxable income of Brilliant Earth, LLC. Acquisition of LLC units by Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. causes all of the taxable income currently recognized by the members of Brilliant Earth, LLC to become taxable to the Company.
(4)These expenses are those that we did not incur in the normal course of business. For the three months ended June 30, 2026, these expenses include a $1.8 million charge for write-off of information technology projects. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, these expenses also include a $0.6 million charitable contribution.
(5)Assumes the exchange of all outstanding LLC units for shares of common stock, resulting in the elimination of the non-controlling interest and recognition of the net loss attributable to non-controlling interest.

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