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Brilliant Earth (Nasdaq: BRLT) hits record sales but guides lower EBITDA

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Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. reported record Net Sales but weaker profitability for the fourth quarter and full year 2025. Q4 Net Sales rose to $124.4 million, up 4.1% year over year, marking the largest quarter in company history, while full-year Net Sales reached $437.5 million, up 3.6%.

Despite this growth, profitability declined. Q4 gross margin fell to 55.9% from 59.6%, and the company posted a Q4 GAAP net loss of $1.3 million versus net income of $2.6 million a year earlier. For 2025, GAAP net loss was $6.4 million versus net income of $4.0 million in 2024, and Adjusted EBITDA dropped to $12.0 million from $21.1 million.

Management highlighted strong momentum in fine jewelry, with Q4 bookings up 34% year over year and total orders up 13% for 2025. For 2026, the company expects positive mid-single-digit Net Sales growth, a negative mid-single-digit Adjusted EBITDA margin in Q1, and full-year Adjusted EBITDA that remains profitable but slightly below 2025.

Positive

  • None.

Negative

  • Profitability deterioration despite record sales: 2025 GAAP net income swung to a $6.4 million loss from a $4.0 million profit, and Adjusted EBITDA declined to $12.0 million from $21.1 million, while 2026 guidance indicates Q1 negative Adjusted EBITDA margins and full-year Adjusted EBITDA slightly below 2025.

Insights

Record sales contrast with margin compression, a swing to losses, and cautious 2026 profit guidance.

Brilliant Earth delivered record Net Sales of $437.5 million in 2025, up 3.6% year over year, driven by 13% growth in total orders and 34% growth in Q4 fine jewelry bookings. This shows healthy demand and successful expansion beyond bridal.

However, gross margin declined from 60.3% to 57.5%, and the company moved from net income of $4.0 million in 2024 to a net loss of $6.4 million in 2025. Adjusted EBITDA also fell sharply from $21.1 million to $12.0 million, reflecting pressure from metal prices, tariffs, and operating costs.

Guidance for 2026 points to positive mid-single-digit Net Sales growth but a negative mid-single-digit Adjusted EBITDA margin in Q1 and full-year Adjusted EBITDA slightly below 2025. The balance between growth initiatives, gross margin resilience, and cost discipline will be central to future results disclosed in upcoming periods.

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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): March 5, 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

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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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).

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Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On March 5, 2026, Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2025. 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 March 5, 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: March 5, 2026
  By:/s/ Jeffrey Kuo
  Jeffrey Kuo
  Chief Financial Officer




Brilliant Earth Reports Record Quarterly Net Sales
Delivered 4% Y/Y Net Sales Growth
Drove 34% Y/Y Bookings Growth in Fine Jewelry
Provides Q1 and Full Year Guidance 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – March 5, 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 twelve months ended December 31, 2025.
Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Highlights (quarterly and annual periods ended December 31, 2025):
Delivered Net Sales of $124.4 million and $437.5 million in the fourth quarter and fiscal year, respectively.
Largest quarter ever of Net Sales
Total orders grew year-over-year 7% in Q4 and 13% in 2025
Repeat orders grew year-over-year 15% in Q4 and 13% in 2025
Average Selling Price (ASP) grew year-over-year across the assortment in Q4
Drove record quarterly fine jewelry bookings in Q4, with 34% year-over-year bookings growth, highlighting continued success in strategic assortment expansion beyond bridal heritage
Maintained strong Gross Margin of 55.9% and 57.5% in the fourth quarter and fiscal year, respectively, while navigating headwinds in precious metal prices and tariffs, demonstrating the agility of the Company's business model
Drove 150 basis points of leverage in marketing expense as a percentage of Net Sales for both the fourth quarter and fiscal year as compared to the same prior year periods while continuing to make strategic investments in building brand awareness
Q4 and full year profitability above the midpoint of the Company's Adjusted EBITDA guidance range:
GAAP Net loss of $1.3 million for the fourth quarter and net loss of $6.4 million for the fiscal year
Adjusted EBITDA was $4.2 million for the fourth quarter and $12.0 million for the fiscal year

"We closed our 20th anniversary year with our largest quarter of Net Sales in company history, delivering results that demonstrate our continued ability to gain market share and drive profitable growth. This quarter marks continued success in the strategic expansion of our assortment with fine jewelry bookings growing 34% year-over-year and reaching 23% of total bookings in the quarter," said Beth Gerstein, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Brilliant Earth. "Our agility in achieving a strong gross margin despite metal headwinds and a challenging tariff environment, combined with continued marketing leverage, resulted in our Adjusted EBITDA landing above the midpoint of our guidance. As we enter the new year, I'm confident we are well positioned to continue outperforming the industry and gaining share in 2026."

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Fourth Quarter 2025 Results
Q4 2025
Q4 2024
% Change*
Total Orders
62,178
58,357
6.5%
AOV
$
2,001
$
2,048
(2.3)%
($ in millions, except per share amounts)
Net Sales
$
124.4
$
119.5
4.1%
Gross Profit
$
69.5
$
71.2
(2.4)%
Gross Margin
55.9%
59.6%
(370)bps
Net (loss) income allocable to Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. (1)
$
(2.9)
$
0.4
(825.0)%
Net (loss) income, as reported
$
(1.3)
$
2.6
151.3%
Net (loss) income margin
(1.1)%
2.2%
(330)bps
Adjusted net (loss) income (3)
$
(5.7)
$
4.2
(235.7)%
GAAP Diluted EPS (2)
$
(0.19)
$
0.02
(1050.0)%
Adjusted Diluted EPS (3)
$
(0.06)
$
0.04
(250.0)%
Adjusted EBITDA (3)
$
4.2
$
6.9
(39.1)%
Adjusted EBITDA margin (3)
3.3%
5.8%
(250)bps
*Percentage changes may not recalculate due to rounding
(1)    Represents net (loss) income allocable to Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. during the fourth quarter of 2025 and 2024.
(2)    Represents GAAP Diluted EPS during the fourth quarter of 2025 and 2024.
(3)    Adjusted net (loss) income, 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.

Fiscal Year 2025 Results
FY 2025
FY 2024
% Change*
Total Orders
210,158
186,030
13.0%
AOV
$
2,082
$
2,269
(8.2)%
($ in millions, except per share amounts)
Net Sales
$
437.5
$
422.2
3.6%
Gross Profit
$
251.5
$
254.4
(1.1)%
Gross Margin
57.5%
60.3%
(280)bps
Net (loss) income allocable to Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. (1)
$
(3.6)
$
0.5
(820.0)%
Net (loss) income, as reported
$
(6.4)
$
4.0
(260.2)%
Net (loss) income margin
(1.5)%
0.9%
(240)bps
Adjusted net (loss) income (3)
$
(3.3)
$
11.8
(128.0)%
GAAP Diluted EPS (2)
$
(0.25)
$
0.03
(933.3)%
Adjusted Diluted EPS (3)
$
(0.03)
$
0.12
(125.0)%
Adjusted EBITDA (3)
$
12.0
$
21.1
(43.3)%
Adjusted EBITDA margin (3)
2.7%
5.0%
(230)bps
*Percentage changes may not recalculate due to rounding
(1)    Represents net (loss) income allocable to Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
(2)    Represents GAAP Diluted EPS during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
(3)    Adjusted net (loss) income, 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

First Quarter
Net Sales Growth
Positive Mid-single-digit % Y/Y
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
Negative Mid-single-digit %
Full Year
Net Sales Growth
Positive Mid-single-digit % Y/Y
Adjusted EBITDA $
Profitable, slightly lower than 2025
Outlook assumes metal prices as of March 4, 2026.


Webcast and Conference Call Information
Brilliant Earth will host a conference call and webcast to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2025 results and business outlook today, March 5, 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. The conference call can be accessed by using the following link: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI86a1508a419c4fd78bc21e1d3e28c8f4. After registering, an email will be sent including dial-in details and a unique conference call pin required to join the live call. A replay of the webcast will remain available on the website after the live webcast concludes.

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 42 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 (loss) income, 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 (loss) income before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net (loss) income 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.

We define Adjusted Net (loss) income as net (loss) income 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 (loss) income, 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
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such shares were outstanding for the entirety of the period presented. We believe Adjusted Net (loss) income 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 (loss) income, 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, 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.

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.


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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, financial position and our expectations regarding Net Sales, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin and growth rates are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms, such as "ahead," “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “evolve,” “expect,” "future," “intend,” “may,” "outlook'" “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. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events 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. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, 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; 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; if we fail 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; our ability to manage growth effectively; increased lead times, supply shortages, and supply changes; our expansion plans 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 base of customers; our ability to effectively develop and expand our sales and marketing capabilities and increase our customer base and achieve broader market acceptance of our e-commerce and omnichannel approach to shopping for fine jewelry; our profitability and cash flow being negatively affected if we are not successful in managing our inventory balances and inventory shrinkage; a decline in sales of Design Your Own rings; our heavy reliance on our information technology systems, as well as those of our third-party vendors and service providers, for our business to effectively operate and to safeguard confidential information and risks related to 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; our ability to manage risks related to our e-commerce and omnichannel business; our ability to effectively anticipate and respond to changes in consumer preferences and shopping patterns; and introduce new products and programs that appeal to new or existing customers; our dependence on distributions from Brilliant Earth, LLC, our principal asset, to pay our taxes and expenses, including payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement; risks related to our obligations to make substantial cash payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement and 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, 2024, which was filed with the SEC on March 13, 2025 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:
Colin Bourland                           
investorrelations@brilliantearth.com
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BRILLIANT EARTH GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Years ended December 31,
2025
2024
Net sales
$
437,483 
$
422,161 
Cost of sales
185,979 
167,759 
Gross profit
251,504 
254,402 
Operating expenses:
Marketing and advertising
105,965 
108,339 
General and administrative
150,915 
142,713 
    Total operating expenses
256,880 
251,052 
(Loss) income from operations
(5,376)
3,350 
Interest expense
(2,282)
(5,031)
Other income, net
3,668 
5,835 
Gain on TRA liability adjustment
7,804 
 
Loss on extinguishment of debt
(573)
 
Income before income tax expense
3,241 
4,154 
Income tax expense
(9,641)
(160)
Net (loss) income
(6,400)
3,994 
Net (loss) income allocable to non-controlling interest
(2,765)
3,453 
Net (loss) income allocable to Brilliant Earth Group, Inc.
$
(3,635)
$
541 
Earnings per share:
Basic
$
(0.25)
$
0.04 
Diluted
$
(0.25)
$
0.03 
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding:
Basic
14,752,634 
13,304,227 
Diluted
14,752,634 
98,352,924 


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BRILLIANT EARTH GROUP, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
December 31,
2025
2024
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
79,089 
$
161,925 
Restricted cash
349 
216 
Inventories, net
53,238 
38,292 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
12,052 
10,980 
Total current assets
144,728 
211,413 
Property and equipment, net
19,622 
21,626 
Deferred tax assets
 
9,636 
Operating lease right of use assets
31,879 
35,222 
Other assets
4,674 
3,348 
Total assets
$
200,903 
$
281,245 
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
24,804 
$
15,733 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
35,732 
31,714 
Deferred revenue
22,671 
18,926 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
6,896 
6,108 
Current portion of long-term debt
 
5,688 
Total current liabilities
90,103 
78,169 
Long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs
 
50,010 
Operating lease liabilities
31,163 
35,856 
Payable pursuant to the Tax Receivable Agreement
 
7,828 
Total liabilities
121,266 
171,863 
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively
 
 
Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value per share, 1,200,000,000 shares authorized; 16,092,701 shares issued and 15,518,024 shares outstanding at December 31, 2025 and 14,125,925 shares issued and 13,843,944 shares outstanding at December 31, 2024
2 
1 
Class B common stock, $0.0001 par value per share, 150,000,000 shares authorized; 35,822,342 and 35,820,912 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively
4 
4 
Class C common stock, $0.0001 par value per share, 150,000,000 shares authorized; 49,119,976 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively
5 
5 
Class D common stock, $0.0001 par value per share, 150,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively
 
 
Additional paid-in capital
16,024 
11,169 
Treasury stock, at cost; 574,677 shares and 281,981 shares at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively
(1,094)
(638)
Retained earnings
(2,640)
4,788 
Stockholders' equity attributable to Brilliant Earth Group, Inc.
12,301 
15,329 
Non-controlling interests attributable to Brilliant Earth, LLC
67,336 
94,053 
 Total stockholders' equity
79,637 
109,382 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
200,903 
$
281,245 

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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
December 31,
Years ended December 31,
2025
2024
2025
2024
Net (loss) income
$
(1,348)
$
2,627 
$
(6,400)
$
3,994 
Interest expense
— 
1,204 
2,282 
5,031 
Income tax expense (benefit)
9,585 
(62)
9,641 
160 
Depreciation expense
1,528 
1,466 
6,109 
5,312 
Amortization of cloud-based software implementation costs
201 
158 
770 
817 
Showroom pre-opening expense
174 
484 
1,248 
1,705 
Equity-based compensation expense
1,967 
2,398 
8,920 
9,934 
Other income, net (1)
(453)
(1,359)
(3,668)
(5,835)
Gain on TRA liability adjustment
(7,804)
 
(7,804)
— 
Loss on extinguishment of debt
— 
 
573 
— 
Other expenses (2)
300 
 
300 
— 
Adjusted EBITDA
$
4,150 
$
6,916 
$
11,971 
$
21,118 
Net (loss) income margin
(1.1)
%
2.2 
%
(1.5)
%
0.9 
%
Adjusted EBITDA margin
3.3 
%
5.8 
%
2.7 
%
5.0 
%
(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.

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

Three months ended December 31,
Years ended December 31,
2025
2024
2025
2024
Net (loss) income attributable to Brilliant Earth Group, Inc., as reported (1)
$
(2,896)
$
358 
$
(3,635)
$
541 
Net income (loss) impact from assumed redemption of all LLC Units to common stock (2)
1,548 
2,269 
(2,765)
3,453 
Net (loss) income, as reported
(1,348)
2,627 
(6,400)
3,994 
Income tax (expense) benefit associated with conversion (3)
(401)
(576)
696 
(878)
Tax effected net (loss) income after assumed conversion
(1,749)
2,051 
(5,704)
3,116 
Equity-based compensation expense
1,967 
2,398 
8,920 
9,934 
Showroom pre-opening expense
174 
484 
1,248 
1,705 
Gain on TRA liability adjustment
(7,804)
— 
(7,804)
— 
Loss on extinguishment of debt
— 
— 
573 
— 
Other expenses (4)
300 
— 
300 
— 
Tax impact of adjustments
1,372 
(725)
(815)
(2,960)
Adjusted Net (Loss) Income
$
(5,740)
$
4,208 
$
(3,282)
$
11,795 
Diluted weighted average of common stock assumed outstanding
15,336,557 
98,745,356 
14,752,634 
98,352,924 
Adjustments:
  Vested LLC Units that are exchangeable for common stock(5)
84,942,318 
— 
84,949,017 
— 
  Unvested LLC Units that are exchangeable for common stock(5)
— 
— 
1,153 
— 
  RSUs
770,670 
— 
344,517 
— 
Adjusted diluted weighted average of common stock assumed outstanding
101,049,545 
98,745,356 
100,047,321 
98,352,924 
Diluted earnings per share:
As reported
$
(0.19)
$
0.02 
$
(0.25)
$
0.03 
As adjusted
$
(0.06)
$
0.04 
$
(0.03)
$
0.12 
(1)Represents net (loss) income allocable to Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
(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 we did not incur in the normal course of business.
(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 income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest.

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FAQ

How did Brilliant Earth Group (BRLT) perform financially in Q4 2025?

Brilliant Earth’s Q4 2025 Net Sales rose to $124.4 million, up 4.1% year over year, its largest quarter ever. However, the company posted a $1.3 million GAAP net loss and saw gross margin decline to 55.9% from 59.6% in Q4 2024.

What were Brilliant Earth Group’s full-year 2025 results?

For 2025, Brilliant Earth reported Net Sales of $437.5 million, a 3.6% increase from 2024, with gross margin at 57.5%. The company recorded a GAAP net loss of $6.4 million, compared with net income of $4.0 million in 2024, and Adjusted EBITDA of $12.0 million.

How are Brilliant Earth’s bookings and orders trending?

In Q4 2025, Brilliant Earth achieved record fine jewelry bookings with 34% year-over-year growth. Total orders increased 7% in Q4 and 13% for full-year 2025, indicating growing customer demand even as average order value and margins faced pressure compared with the prior year.

What guidance did Brilliant Earth Group (BRLT) provide for 2026?

For 2026, Brilliant Earth expects positive mid-single-digit year-over-year Net Sales growth. The company anticipates a negative mid-single-digit Adjusted EBITDA margin in Q1 and projects full-year Adjusted EBITDA will remain profitable but come in slightly lower than 2025 levels.

How did profitability metrics change for Brilliant Earth in 2025?

Brilliant Earth’s profitability weakened in 2025: GAAP net income turned into a $6.4 million loss, and Net (loss) income margin declined to (1.5)%. Adjusted EBITDA fell to $12.0 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin to 2.7%, down from 5.0% in 2024.

What does Brilliant Earth say about non-GAAP measures like Adjusted EBITDA?

Brilliant Earth uses non-GAAP metrics such as Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net (loss) income, and Adjusted Diluted EPS to evaluate ongoing performance. These exclude items like equity-based compensation, showroom pre-opening expense, certain non-operating items, and unusual costs, and are reconciled to GAAP figures in the company’s disclosures.

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