Every 8-K that Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. (BRLT) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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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.
Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. reported the results of its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 17, 2026. Stockholders elected three Class II directors — Eric Grossberg, Attica A. Jaques, and Gavin M. Turner — to serve until the 2029 annual meeting, with each nominee receiving over 528 million votes in favor and relatively few votes withheld.
Stockholders also ratified the appointment of BDO USA, PC as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with more than 536 million votes cast in favor. Class A and Class B common stock carried one vote per share and Class C common stock carried ten votes per share, and all classes voted together as a single class on each proposal.
Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. reported first quarter 2026 results with Net Sales of $99.5 million, up 6.0% year over year and at the high end of its guidance range. Total orders rose 2.5% to 46,692 and average order value increased 3.3% to $2,131, reflecting higher average selling prices across the assortment.
Fine jewelry bookings grew 33% year over year, supporting the company’s strategy to diversify beyond bridal, and it opened its first flagship showroom in Beverly Hills. Profitability declined, with Gross Margin falling to 54.3% from 58.6%, Net loss widening to $8.5 million from $3.3 million, and Adjusted EBITDA moving to a loss of $4.7 million from a profit of $1.1 million.
For the second quarter 2026, Brilliant Earth expects positive low-single-digit percentage Net Sales growth year over year and Adjusted EBITDA between $0.5 million and $2 million. For full year 2026, it guides to positive mid-single-digit Net Sales growth and profitable Adjusted EBITDA that is slightly lower than 2025, assuming metal prices as of May 5, 2026.
Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. announced that director Ian M. Bickley has resigned from its Board of Directors, effective March 31, 2026. He is also stepping down from the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
Mr. Bickley informed the company that he is resigning due to changes in his other professional commitments, and that his decision is not based on any disagreement with the company, its management, operations, policies, or practices. His resignation letter is included as an exhibit.
The Board plans to reduce its size to six directors and intends to appoint current director Beth Kaplan to the Audit Committee, also effective March 31, 2026. The company notes that these Board and committee changes involve forward-looking statements and may be subject to change.
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.
Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. furnished an 8-K noting it issued a press release announcing financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
The company states the Item 2.02 information, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished and not filed under the Exchange Act, is not subject to Section 18 liabilities, and is not incorporated by reference except as expressly stated.
Brilliant Earth Group (BRLT) filed an 8-K disclosing two material capital-structure actions.
- Debt repayment (Item 1.02): On 4 Aug 2025 subsidiary Brilliant Earth, LLC prepaid the remaining $35.1 million outstanding on its May 2022 credit agreement and terminated all commitments under the $105 million facility (term $65 m; revolver $40 m). The loan had carried SOFR/base-rate interest and was due 24 May 2027; repayment removes all bank debt and future interest expense.
- Capital return (Item 8.01): The Board declared a one-time cash dividend of $0.25 per Class A share, funded by a $25.3 million distribution from Brilliant Earth, LLC. Record date: 22 Aug 2025; payment date: 8 Sep 2025. Future dividends remain discretionary.
- Item 2.02: Q2-25 earnings press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 (financial details not included in this filing).
No other material events were reported.
Brilliant Earth Group (NASDAQ: BRLT) held its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 18, 2025, where shareholders voted on key proposals. Two significant items were approved:
- Election of two Class I Directors: Beth Gerstein and Ian M. Bickley were elected to serve until the 2028 annual meeting. Gerstein received 527.7M votes in favor (99.8% approval), while Bickley received 527.8M votes (99.8% approval)
- Ratification of BDO USA PC as the independent registered public accounting firm for FY2025, receiving 533.9M votes in favor (99.9% approval)
The company's voting structure includes Class A and B shares with one vote per share, and Class C shares with ten votes per share. All share classes voted together as a single class. The strong voting results demonstrate robust shareholder support for both management proposals. Brilliant Earth continues to maintain its status as an emerging growth company.