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Duluth Holdings lifts 2026 EBITDA outlook

Duluth Holdings swings to strong profitability on margin gains and tariff refunds, cuts inventory, and raises 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance while sales remain below last year.

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Duluth Holdings Inc. (DLTH) reported fiscal second-quarter 2026 results showing a sharp profitability improvement despite lower sales. Net sales were $121.4 million versus $131.7 million a year earlier, but net income rose to $18.4 million from $1.3 million, including $16.3 million in tariff refunds.

Gross margin expanded to 72.8% from 54.7%, or 59.6% excluding tariff refunds, driven by higher average unit prices and better product costs. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $27.0 million from $12.0 million, and inventory declined 15.5%. The company ended the quarter with $26.8 million in cash, approximately $96 million of net liquidity and no borrowings on its Asset Based Lending facility.

For fiscal 2026, Duluth Holdings affirmed its net sales outlook of $540–$560 million and raised its Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $38–$42 million from $28–$32 million, while maintaining planned capital expenditures of about $12 million.

Positive

  • Net income jumped to $18.4 million from $1.3 million year over year in Q2 2026, aided by $16.3 million in tariff refunds and stronger margins.
  • Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to $27.0 million from $12.0 million in the quarter, with margin rising to 22.3% from 9.1%.
  • The company generated $15.5 million in operating cash flow and $13.0 million in free cash flow in the first six months of 2026, versus negative free cash flow of $28.0 million a year earlier.
  • Inventory was reduced by $22.9 million, or 15.5%, versus the prior year, supporting working capital improvement.
  • Duluth Holdings reported $26.8 million in cash, about $96 million of net liquidity and no outstanding borrowings on its ABL facility, indicating a relatively strong liquidity position.
  • Fiscal 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance was raised to $38–$42 million from $28–$32 million, reflecting higher expected profitability.

Negative

  • Net sales declined to $121.4 million from $131.7 million in Q2 2025, a drop of roughly 7–8%, and first-half sales fell to $220.0 million from $234.4 million.
  • Selling, general and administrative expenses rose to 57.3% of net sales from 52.2%, a 510-basis-point deleverage, reflecting higher advertising and shipping costs.
  • A significant portion of the earnings improvement came from $16.3 million in tariff refunds, a non-recurring benefit that may not repeat in future periods.

Filing Explained

Six-month free cash flow improved versus the comparable prior-year period, adding cash-generation context to the reported results.

Duluth Holdings uses this Form 8-K, a filing for specified material events, to report its fiscal second-quarter results and furnish an earnings release and investor presentation. The disclosure adds a cash-generation measure to the company’s reported earnings and liquidity position.

The company states that the Item 2.02 and 7.01 information, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, is furnished rather than filed for Section 18 purposes and is not incorporated by reference into Securities Act filings unless expressly referenced.

For the six months ended August 2, 2026, the reconciliation shows net cash provided by operating activities after property and equipment purchases, producing positive non-GAAP free cash flow versus negative free cash flow in the comparable prior-year period.

This free-cash-flow figure describes cash generated after the listed capital purchases; it supplements, rather than replaces, the filing’s GAAP results and balance-sheet disclosures.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Net sales Q2 2026 $121.4 million Three months ended August 2, 2026, versus $131.7 million a year earlier
Net income Q2 2026 $18.4 million Three months ended August 2, 2026, versus $1.3 million in prior-year quarter
Gross margin Q2 2026 72.8% Of net sales, compared with 54.7% in Q2 2025; 59.6% excluding tariff refunds
Adjusted EBITDA Q2 2026 $27.0 million Versus $12.0 million in the prior-year quarter; includes $16.3 million tariff refunds
Inventory balance $125.2 million As of August 2, 2026, down $22.9 million or 15.5% from August 3, 2025
Cash and net liquidity $26.8 million cash; $96.1 million net liquidity As of August 2, 2026, with zero debt on the ABL facility
Free cash flow H1 2026 $13.0 million Six months ended August 2, 2026, versus negative $28.0 million a year earlier
2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance $38–$42 million Raised from prior guidance of $28–$32 million for fiscal 2026
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA of $27.0 million compared to $12.0 million in the prior year"
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.
free cash flow financial
"Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP) $13.0 $(28.0)"
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
Asset Based Lending facility financial
"zero debt on the Asset Based Lending facility resulting in approximately $96 million"
An asset based lending facility is a line of credit a company draws against its own assets—such as unpaid customer invoices, inventory or equipment—similar to borrowing from a pawnshop or using a home‑equity line where the amount you can borrow depends on the value of what you pledge. Investors watch these facilities because they are a key source of short‑term cash, directly affect a company’s leverage and liquidity, and often carry terms or limits that can signal financial stress or strength.
variable interest entity financial
"debt of the variable interest entity, TRI Holdings, LLC, that is consolidated"
A variable interest entity (VIE) is a company structure where one party controls another company’s operations and economic outcomes through contracts or special arrangements instead of owning a majority of its voting shares. For investors, VIEs matter because the controlling party’s financial results, debts and risks can appear in the controller’s reports even though ownership looks separate, so understanding VIEs helps assess true exposure, governance limits and transparency—like spotting a puppet controlled by strings rather than direct ownership.
noncontrolling interest financial
"Noncontrolling interest (2,754) (2,858) (2,936)"
The portion of a business owned by investors other than the controlling owner when one company has control of another; it represents outside shareholders’ share of the subsidiary’s assets and profits. For investors, it matters because those outside claims reduce the amount of profit and net assets attributable to the parent owner — similar to saying part of a pizza belongs to someone else — and thus affects earnings, book value and valuation.
internal-use software hosting subscription implementation costs technical
"Amortization of internal-use software hosting subscription implementation costs"
Net sales $121.4 million Down from $131.7 million in Q2 2025
Net income $18.4 million Up from $1.3 million in Q2 2025, including $16.3 million in tariff refunds
Diluted EPS $0.50 Up from $0.04 in Q2 2025; reported and adjusted EPS are the same
Adjusted EBITDA $27.0 million Up from $12.0 million in Q2 2025
Gross margin 72.8% Up from 54.7% in Q2 2025; 59.6% excluding tariff refunds
Inventory $125.2 million Down $22.9 million or 15.5% versus August 3, 2025
Operating cash flow H1 2026 $15.5 million Improved from negative $24.4 million in the prior-year first half
Guidance

For fiscal 2026, Duluth Holdings reaffirmed net sales guidance of $540–$560 million and raised Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $38–$42 million from $28–$32 million.

FAQ

How did Duluth Holdings (DLTH) perform financially in Q2 2026?

Duluth Holdings reported Q2 2026 net sales of $121.4 million versus $131.7 million a year earlier, while net income rose to $18.4 million from $1.3 million, helped by $16.3 million in tariff refunds and stronger gross margins.

What were Duluth Holdings' Q2 2026 earnings per share and Adjusted EBITDA?

For Q2 2026, Duluth Holdings reported reported and adjusted EPS of $0.50, including a $0.44 impact from tariff refunds, and Adjusted EBITDA of $27.0 million compared to $12.0 million in the prior-year quarter.

How did gross margin and operating expenses change for DLTH in Q2 2026?

Gross margin increased to 72.8% of net sales from 54.7%, or 59.6% excluding tariff refunds. Selling, general and administrative expenses rose slightly to $69.5 million and increased as a percentage of sales to 57.3% from 52.2%.

What is Duluth Holdings’ liquidity and debt position as of August 2, 2026?

As of August 2, 2026, Duluth Holdings had $26.8 million in cash and cash equivalents, approximately $96 million of net liquidity, and no outstanding debt on its $70.0 million Asset Based Lending facility, with a debt-to-capital ratio of 0.0% excluding TRI debt.

What guidance did Duluth Holdings provide for fiscal 2026?

For fiscal 2026, Duluth Holdings reaffirmed net sales guidance of $540–$560 million and raised its Adjusted EBITDA outlook to $38–$42 million from $28–$32 million, while keeping projected capital expenditures at about $12 million.

How did Duluth Holdings’ cash flow change in the first half of 2026?

In the first six months of 2026, Duluth Holdings generated $15.5 million of net cash from operating activities and $13.0 million in free cash flow, compared with negative $24.4 million operating cash flow and negative $28.0 million free cash flow in the prior-year period.

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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): September 03, 2026

 

 

Duluth Holdings Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Wisconsin

001-37641

39-1564801

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

201 East Front Street

 

Mount Horeb, Wisconsin

 

53572

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 608 424-1544

 

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

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:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class

 

Trading
Symbol(s)

 


Name of each exchange on which registered

Class B Common Stock, No Par Value

 

DLTH

 

Nasdaq Global Select 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.

 

 

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Conditions.

On September 3, 2026, Duluth Holdings Inc. (the “Company” or “Duluth Trading”) issued a press release (the “Earnings Press Release”) discussing, among other things, its financial results for its fiscal second quarter ended August 2, 2026. A copy of the Earnings Press Release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On September 3, 2026, the Company issued an Investor Presentation. A copy of the Investor Presentation is attached as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated by reference herein.

The information reported in Items 2.02 and 7.01 of this Form 8-K, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, is not deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Further, the information reported in Items 2.02 and 7.01 of this Form 8-K, including the Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filings of the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filings.

Forward Looking Information

Certain matters discussed in this Current Report on Form 8-K and other oral and written statements by representatives of the Company including, but not limited to, the Company’s ability to meet its fiscal 2026 expectations (including its ability to achieve its projected net sales and adjusted EBITDA) and its ability to execute on its growth strategies and its long-term growth targets, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “could,” “believe,” “estimate,” “project,” “target,” “predict,” “intend,” “future,” “budget,” “goals,” “potential,” “continue,” “design,” “objective,” “forecasted,” “would,” and other similar expressions. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and are based upon Duluth Trading’s current expectations, beliefs, estimates, and projections, and various assumptions, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond Duluth Trading’s control. Duluth Trading’s expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith, and Duluth Trading believes there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that management’s expectations, beliefs, estimates, and projections will be achieved and actual results may vary materially from what is expressed in or indicated by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including, among others, the risks, uncertainties, and factors set forth under Part 1, Item 1A “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 20, 2026 and other factors as may be periodically described in Duluth Trading’s subsequent filings with the SEC. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: the impact of inflation and measures to control inflation on our results of operations; the prolonged effects of economic uncertainties on store and website traffic; the susceptibility of the price and availability of our merchandise to international trade conditions including tariffs; changes in U.S. and non-U.S. laws affecting the importation and taxation of goods, including imposition of unilateral tariffs on imported goods; our ability to secure the personal and/or financial information of our customers and employees; disruptions to our distribution network, supply chains and operations; failure to effectively manage inventory levels; our ability to maintain and enhance a strong brand and sub-brand image; adapting to declines in consumer confidence, inflation and decreases in consumer spending; disruptions to our e-commerce platform; our ability to meet customer delivery time expectations; our ability to properly allocate inventory throughout our distribution network to fulfill customer demand; our failure to meet our debt covenant ratios; natural disasters, unusually adverse weather conditions, boycotts, prolonged public health crises, epidemics or pandemics and unanticipated events; generating adequate cash from our existing stores and direct sales to support our growth; the impact of changes in corporate tax regulations and sales tax; identifying and responding to new and changing customer preferences; the success of the locations in which our stores are located; effectively relying on sources for merchandise located in foreign markets; transportation delays and interruptions, including port congestion; our inability to timely and effectively obtain shipments of products from our suppliers and deliver merchandise to our customers; the inability to maintain the performance of our maturing store portfolio; our inability to deploy marketing tactics and commit adequate resources to support marketing in order to retain and attract new customers; our ability to successfully open new stores; effectively adapting to new challenges associated with our expansion into new geographic markets; competing effectively in an environment of intense competition or elevated promotions; our ability to adapt to significant changes in sales due to the seasonality of our business; price reductions or inventory shortages resulting from failure to purchase the appropriate amount of inventory in advance of the season in which it will be sold; the potential for further increases in price and lack of availability of raw materials; our dependence on third-party vendors to provide us with sufficient quantities of merchandise at acceptable prices; failure of our vendors and their manufacturing sources to use acceptable labor or other practices; our dependence upon key executive management or our inability to hire or retain the talent required for our business; increases in costs of fuel or other energy, transportation or utility costs and in the costs of labor and employment; failure of our information technology systems to support our current and growing business, before and

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after our planned upgrades; disruptions in our supply chain and fulfillment centers; our inability to protect our trademarks or other intellectual property rights; infringement on the intellectual property of third parties; acts of war, terrorism or civil unrest; the impact of governmental laws and regulations and the outcomes of legal proceedings; failure to comply with data privacy regulation; our ability to comply with the security standards for the credit card industry; our failure to maintain adequate internal controls over our financial and management systems; acquisition, disposition, and development risks; and other factors that may be disclosed in our SEC filings or otherwise. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made. Duluth Trading assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, subsequent events or circumstances or other changes affecting forward-looking information except to the extent required by applicable securities laws.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

 

The following exhibits are being furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

Exhibit No.

 

Exhibit Description

 

 

 

99.1

 

Earnings Press Release, dated September 3, 2026

 

 

 

99.2

 

Investor Presentation, dated September 3, 2026

 

 

 

104

 

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SIGNATURES

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.

 

 

 

DULUTH HOLDINGS INC.

 

 

 

 

Date:

September 3, 2026

By:

/s/ Heena Agrawal

 

 

Name:

Heena Agrawal

 

 

Title:

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

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Duluth Holdings Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

 

Net Income improvement over prior year driven by gross margin expansion

 

Continued improvement in working capital driven by a 15.5% reduction in inventory

 

Strong balance sheet with approximately $96 million of net liquidity and zero debt on the Asset Based Lending facility

 

 

MOUNT HOREB, WI – September 3, 2026 – Duluth Holdings Inc. (dba, Duluth Trading Company) (“Duluth Trading” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DLTH), a lifestyle brand of men’s and women’s workwear, casual wear, outdoor apparel and accessories, today announced its financial results for the fiscal Second Quarter ended August 2, 2026.

 

Summary of the Second Quarter ended August 2, 2026

 

Net income of $18.4 million compared to net income of $1.3 million in the prior year second quarter. This includes the impact of $16.3 million in tariff refunds.
Reported and adjusted EPS1 of $0.50. This includes a $0.44 impact from tariff refunds.
Adjusted EBITDA2 of $27.0 million compared to $12.0 million in the prior year second quarter. This includes the impact of $16.3 million in tariff refunds.
Inventory down $22.9 million or 15.5% vs. last year.
Cash and cash equivalents of $26.8 million with net liquidity of $96.1 million.

 

1See Reconciliation of net income to adjusted net income and EPS to adjusted EPS in the accompanying financial tables.

2See Reconciliation of net income to EBITDA and EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA in the accompanying financial tables.

 

Management Commentary

 

President and CEO Stephanie Pugliese stated, “Our second quarter performance demonstrates strong execution of our operational priorities, inventory discipline, and successful promotional reset. By combining gross margin expansion with effective inventory management, we have delivered another quarter of improved profitability and free cash flow. Our core products continue to lead the way with customers responding favorably to our high-quality, solution-based workwear.”
 

Pugliese added, “As we enter the second half of the year, we are excited about our enhanced product offering including our new Hellbent work pants, No Quit utility shirts, and Heirloom prints. We remain focused in advancing our ‘Build to Last’ strategy, maximizing channel productivity, and consistently delivering an exceptional customer experience.”

 

Operating Results for the Second Quarter ended August 2, 2026

 

Net sales decreased by $10.3 million, or 7.8%, to $121.4 million for the three months ended August 2, 2026 compared to $131.7 million in the three months ended August 3, 2025. Direct-to-consumer net sales decreased by 11.5% to $70.1 million due to declines in web traffic and web conversion as a result of reduced promotional activity partially offset by higher average order values. Retail store net sales decreased by 2.4% to $51.3

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 million driven by lower traffic, partially offset by higher average order values in comparable stores, coupled with two new stores opened in the third quarter of 2025.

 

Gross margin expanded by 1,810 basis points to 72.8% of net sales in the three months ended August 2, 2026, compared to 54.7% of net sales in the three months ended August 3, 2025. We recorded a reduction to cost of goods sold of $16.0 million related to refunds of previously incurred tariff charges. Excluding the impact of tariff refunds, gross margin was 59.6% in the three months ended August 2, 2026, an expansion of 490 basis points compared to the prior year. This increase in gross margin rate was primarily driven by an increase in average unit retail prices from reduced promotional activity, coupled with an improvement in product costs from our direct to factory sourcing initiative.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $0.7 million, or 1.1%, to $69.5 million in the three months ended August 2, 2026 compared to $68.8 million in the three months ended August 3, 2025. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales increased by 510 basis points to 57.3% in the three months ended August 2, 2026, compared to 52.2% in the three months ended August 3, 2025. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales was mainly driven by an increase in advertising and shipping expenses, which was partially offset by leverage in variable expenses in our fulfillment centers and stores coupled with lower overhead expenses.

 

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

 

The Company ended the quarter with $26.8 million of cash and cash equivalents, $85.7 million of net working capital, and zero outstanding debt on the $70.0 million Asset Based Lending facility resulting in approximately $96 million of net liquidity.

 

Fiscal 2026 Outlook

 

For Fiscal 2026, the Company is:
 

Affirming previously issued fiscal 2026 net sales guidance range of $540 million to $560 million
Raising previously issued fiscal 2026 Adjusted EBITDA1 guidance to $38 million to $42 million compared to the previous guidance of $28 million to $32 million, including the impact of tariff refunds
Affirming capital expenditures, inclusive of software hosting implementation costs, of approximately $12 million

 

1See Reconciliation of Forecasted Net Income to Forecasted EBITDA and Forecasted EBITDA to Forecasted Adjusted EBITDA in the accompanying financial tables.

 

Conference Call Information

A conference call and audio webcast with analysts and investors will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 9:30 am Eastern Time to discuss the results and answer questions.

Links to access earnings information:

Live Webcast: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/ikonm7ds/
Live Call: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI318a2d17c9bf472ab0e924ba22a6be55
Webcast Archive: https://ir.duluthtrading.com/news-and-events/event-calendar

About Duluth Trading

Duluth Trading is a lifestyle brand for the Modern, Self-Reliant American. Based in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, we offer high quality, solution-based workwear, casual wear, outdoor apparel and accessories for men and women who lead a hands-on lifestyle and who value a job well-done. We provide our customers an engaging and entertaining experience. Our marketing incorporates humor and storytelling that conveys the uniqueness of our products in a distinctive, fun way, and are available through our content-rich website, catalogs, and “store like no other” retail locations. We are committed to outstanding customer service backed by our “No Bull Guarantee” - if it’s not right, we’ll fix it. Visit our website at http://www.duluthtrading.com.

 

Non-GAAP Measurements

 

Management believes that non-GAAP financial measures may be useful in certain instances to provide additional meaningful comparisons between current results and results in prior operating periods. Within this release, including the tables attached hereto, reference is made to adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted EPS, and Forecasted Adjusted EBITDA. See attached table “Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to EBITDA and EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA,” for a reconciliation of net income (loss) to EBITDA and EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA and “Reconciliation of


Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and EPS to Adjusted EPS” for a reconciliation of net income (loss) to adjusted net income (loss) and EPS to adjusted EPS for the three and six months ended August 2, 2026 and August 3, 2025. Also see attached table “Reconciliation of Forecasted Net Income (Loss) to Forecasted EBITDA and Forecasted EBITDA to Forecasted Adjusted EBITDA” for a reconciliation of forecasted Adjusted EBITDA for Fiscal 2026.

 

Adjusted EBITDA is a metric used by management and frequently used by the financial community, which provides insight into an organization’s operating trends and facilitates comparisons between peer companies, since interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization can differ greatly between organizations as a result of differing capital structures and tax strategies. Adjusted EBITDA excludes certain other items, which include significant non-cash items, and other charges or benefits resulting from transactions or events that are highly variable, significant in size, and that we do not believe are indicative of ongoing or future business operations.

 

Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted EPS are metrics used by management and frequently used by the financial community, which provides insight into the effectiveness of our business strategies and to compare our performance against that of peer companies. Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted EPS exclude restructuring expenses and impairment expenses that are not comparable from period to period.

 

The Company provides this information to investors to assist in comparisons of past, present and future operating results and to assist in highlighting the results of on-going operations. While the Company’s management believes that non-GAAP measurements are useful supplemental information, such adjusted results are not intended to replace the Company’s GAAP financial results and should be read in conjunction with those GAAP results.
 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts included in this press release, including statements concerning Duluth Trading’s plans, objectives, goals, beliefs, business strategies, future events, business conditions, its results of operations, financial position and its business outlook, business trends and certain other information herein, including statements under the heading “Fiscal 2026 Outlook” are forward-looking statements. You can identify forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “may,” ”might,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “could,” “believe,” “estimate,” “project,” “target,” “predict,” “intend,” “future,” “budget,” “goals,” “potential,” “continue,” “design,” “objective,” “forecasted,” “would” and other similar expressions. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and are based upon Duluth Trading’s current expectations, beliefs, estimates, and projections, and various assumptions, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond Duluth Trading’s control. Duluth Trading’s expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith, and Duluth Trading believes there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that management’s expectations, beliefs, estimates, and projections will be achieved and actual results may vary materially from what is expressed in or indicated by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including, among others, the risks, uncertainties, and factors set forth under Part 1, Item 1A “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 20, 2026 and other factors as may be periodically described in Duluth Trading’s subsequent filings with the SEC. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: the impact of inflation and measures to control inflation on our results of operations; the prolonged effects of economic uncertainties on store and website traffic; the susceptibility of the price and availability of our merchandise to international trade conditions including tariffs; changes in U.S. and non-U.S. laws affecting the importation and taxation of goods, including imposition of unilateral tariffs on imported goods; our ability to secure the personal and/or financial information of our customers and employees; disruptions to our distribution network, supply chains and operations; failure to effectively manage inventory levels; our ability to maintain and enhance a strong brand and sub-brand image; adapting to declines in consumer confidence, inflation and decreases in consumer spending; disruptions to our e-commerce platform; our ability to meet customer delivery time expectations; our ability to properly allocate inventory throughout our distribution network to fulfill customer demand; our failure to meet our debt covenant ratios; natural disasters, unusually adverse weather conditions, boycotts, prolonged public health crises, epidemics or pandemics and unanticipated events; generating adequate cash from our existing stores and direct sales to support our growth; the impact of changes in corporate tax regulations and sales tax; identifying and responding to new and changing customer preferences; the success of the locations in which our stores are located; effectively relying on sources for merchandise located in foreign markets; transportation delays and interruptions, including port congestion; our inability to timely and effectively obtain shipments of products from our suppliers and deliver merchandise to our customers; the inability to maintain the performance of our maturing store portfolio; our inability to deploy marketing tactics and commit adequate resources to support marketing in order to retain and attract new customers; our ability to successfully open new stores; effectively adapting to new challenges associated with our expansion into new geographic markets; competing effectively in an environment of intense competition or elevated promotions; our ability to adapt to significant changes in sales due to the seasonality of our business; price reductions or inventory shortages resulting from failure to purchase the appropriate amount of inventory in advance of the season in which it will be sold; the potential for further increases in price and lack of availability of raw materials; our dependence on third-party vendors to provide us with sufficient quantities of merchandise at acceptable prices; failure of our vendors and their manufacturing sources to use acceptable labor or other practices; our dependence upon key executive management or our inability to hire or retain the talent required for our business; increases in costs of fuel or other energy, transportation or utility costs and in the costs of labor and employment; failure of our information technology


systems to support our current and growing business, before and after our planned upgrades; disruptions in our supply chain and fulfillment centers; our inability to protect our trademarks or other intellectual property rights; infringement on the intellectual property of third parties; acts of war, terrorism or civil unrest; the impact of governmental laws and regulations and the outcomes of legal proceedings; failure to comply with data privacy regulation; our ability to comply with the security standards for the credit card industry; our failure to maintain adequate internal controls over our financial and management systems; acquisition, disposition, and development risks; and other factors that may be disclosed in our SEC filings or otherwise. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made. Duluth Trading assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, subsequent events or circumstances or other changes affecting forward-looking information except to the extent required by applicable securities laws.

 

Investor Contacts:

Heena Agrawal

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

Chris Steffes

Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

 

Email: IR@duluthtrading.com

 

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DULUTH HOLDINGS INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands)

 

 

 

August 2, 2026

 

 

February 1, 2026

 

 

August 3, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

26,799

 

 

$

16,345

 

 

$

5,738

 

Receivables

 

 

2,127

 

 

 

2,710

 

 

 

8,894

 

Inventory, net

 

 

125,152

 

 

 

131,342

 

 

 

148,051

 

Prepaid expenses & other current assets

 

 

28,863

 

 

 

21,654

 

 

 

23,249

 

Total current assets

 

 

182,941

 

 

 

172,051

 

 

 

185,932

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

87,755

 

 

 

96,913

 

 

 

103,224

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

 

82,762

 

 

 

89,283

 

 

 

97,361

 

Finance lease right-of-use assets, net

 

 

27,889

 

 

 

29,577

 

 

 

31,267

 

Available-for-sale security

 

 

4,534

 

 

 

4,763

 

 

 

4,834

 

Other assets, net

 

 

8,165

 

 

 

10,022

 

 

 

11,182

 

Total assets

 

$

394,046

 

 

$

402,609

 

 

$

433,800

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade accounts payable

 

$

47,322

 

 

$

48,226

 

 

$

43,598

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

 

29,481

 

 

 

39,871

 

 

 

33,257

 

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

 

 

16,656

 

 

 

16,449

 

 

 

16,147

 

Current portion of finance lease liabilities

 

 

2,742

 

 

 

2,681

 

 

 

2,616

 

Line of credit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32,457

 

Current maturities of TRI long-term debt (1)

 

 

1,066

 

 

 

1,020

 

 

 

975

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

97,267

 

 

 

108,247

 

 

 

129,050

 

Operating lease liabilities, less current maturities

 

 

71,247

 

 

 

76,008

 

 

 

83,638

 

Finance lease liabilities, less current maturities

 

 

26,554

 

 

 

27,940

 

 

 

29,295

 

TRI long-term debt, less current maturities (1)

 

 

22,829

 

 

 

23,337

 

 

 

23,821

 

Deferred tax liabilities

 

 

962

 

 

 

962

 

 

 

938

 

Total liabilities

 

 

218,859

 

 

 

236,494

 

 

 

266,742

 

Shareholders' equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Treasury stock

 

 

(3,783

)

 

 

(2,922

)

 

 

(2,922

)

Capital stock

 

 

112,473

 

 

 

110,794

 

 

 

109,499

 

Retained earnings

 

 

69,593

 

 

 

61,332

 

 

 

63,689

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net

 

 

(342

)

 

 

(231

)

 

 

(272

)

Total shareholders' equity of Duluth Holdings Inc.

 

 

177,941

 

 

 

168,973

 

 

 

169,994

 

Noncontrolling interest

 

 

(2,754

)

 

 

(2,858

)

 

 

(2,936

)

Total shareholders' equity

 

 

175,187

 

 

 

166,115

 

 

 

167,058

 

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

 

$

394,046

 

 

$

402,609

 

 

$

433,800

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Represents debt of the variable interest entity, TRI Holdings, LLC, that is consolidated in accordance with ASC 810, Consolidation. Duluth Holdings Inc. is not the guarantor nor the obligor of this debt.


 

DULUTH HOLDINGS INC.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands, except per share figures)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

August 2, 2026

 

 

August 3, 2025

 

 

August 2, 2026

 

 

August 3, 2025

 

Net sales

 

$

121,389

 

 

$

131,716

 

 

$

219,983

 

 

$

234,420

 

Cost of goods sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)

 

 

33,028

 

 

 

59,697

 

 

 

74,988

 

 

 

109,046

 

Gross profit

 

 

88,361

 

 

 

72,019

 

 

 

144,995

 

 

 

125,374

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

69,515

 

 

 

68,767

 

 

 

131,317

 

 

 

133,925

 

Impairment of long-lived assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,709

 

 

 

549

 

Restructuring expense

 

 

 

 

 

850

 

 

 

1,354

 

 

 

850

 

Operating income (loss)

 

 

18,846

 

 

 

2,402

 

 

 

9,615

 

 

 

(9,950

)

Interest expense

 

 

768

 

 

 

1,469

 

 

 

1,558

 

 

 

2,950

 

Other income (loss), net

 

 

396

 

 

 

(82

)

 

 

489

 

 

 

(243

)

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

 

18,474

 

 

 

851

 

 

 

8,546

 

 

 

(13,143

)

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

61

 

 

 

(442

)

 

 

181

 

 

 

828

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

18,413

 

 

 

1,293

 

 

 

8,365

 

 

 

(13,971

)

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

 

51

 

 

 

32

 

 

 

104

 

 

 

61

 

Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest

 

$

18,362

 

 

$

1,261

 

 

$

8,261

 

 

$

(14,032

)

Basic earnings per share (Class A and Class B):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding

 

 

35,272

 

 

 

34,448

 

 

 

34,997

 

 

 

34,081

 

Net income (loss) per share attributable to controlling
   interest

 

$

0.52

 

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

0.24

 

 

$

(0.41

)

Diluted earnings per share (Class A and Class B):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares and equivalents outstanding

 

 

36,381

 

 

 

34,656

 

 

 

36,407

 

 

 

34,081

 

Net income (loss) per share attributable to controlling
   interest

 

$

0.50

 

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

0.23

 

 

$

(0.41

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


DULUTH HOLDINGS INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands)

 

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

August 2, 2026

 

 

August 3, 2025

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

8,365

 

 

$

(13,971

)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

11,422

 

 

 

13,294

 

Stock based compensation

 

 

1,622

 

 

 

1,348

 

Impairment of long-lived assets

 

 

2,709

 

 

 

549

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

938

 

Loss on disposal of property and equipment

 

 

1,406

 

 

 

905

 

Non-cash lease expense

 

 

8,053

 

 

 

7,992

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receivables

 

 

583

 

 

 

(4,924

)

Inventory

 

 

6,190

 

 

 

18,494

 

Prepaid expense & other current assets

 

 

(5,835

)

 

 

(3,281

)

Software hosting implementation costs, net

 

 

239

 

 

 

(4,652

)

Trade accounts payable

 

 

(921

)

 

 

(30,731

)

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

 

(9,497

)

 

 

(2,560

)

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

(8,101

)

 

 

(7,660

)

Other assets

 

 

(780

)

 

 

(177

)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

15,455

 

 

 

(24,436

)

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

 

(2,495

)

 

 

(3,572

)

Principal receipts from available-for-sale security

 

 

118

 

 

 

107

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(2,377

)

 

 

(3,465

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from line of credit

 

 

18,699

 

 

 

76,247

 

Payments on line of credit

 

 

(18,699

)

 

 

(43,790

)

Payments on TRI long-term debt

 

 

(495

)

 

 

(454

)

Payments on finance lease obligations

 

 

(1,325

)

 

 

(1,251

)

Payments of tax withholding on vested restricted shares

 

 

(861

)

 

 

(590

)

Other

 

 

57

 

 

 

142

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

 

(2,624

)

 

 

30,304

 

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

10,454

 

 

 

2,403

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

 

16,345

 

 

 

3,335

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

26,799

 

 

$

5,738

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

$

1,558

 

 

$

2,950

 

Income taxes paid

 

$

 

 

$

 

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unpaid liability to acquire property and equipment

 

$

188

 

 

$

1,801

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

DULUTH HOLDINGS INC.

Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to EBITDA and EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

August 2, 2026

 

 

August 3, 2025

 

 

August 2, 2026

 

 

August 3, 2025

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

18,413

 

 

$

1,293

 

 

$

8,365

 

 

$

(13,971

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

5,644

 

 

 

6,545

 

 

 

11,422

 

 

 

13,294

 

Amortization of internal-use software hosting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

subscription implementation costs

 

 

1,088

 

 

 

1,111

 

 

 

2,196

 

 

 

2,240

 

Interest expense

 

 

768

 

 

 

1,469

 

 

 

1,558

 

 

 

2,950

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

61

 

 

 

(442

)

 

 

181

 

 

 

828

 

EBITDA

 

$

25,974

 

 

$

9,976

 

 

$

23,722

 

 

$

5,341

 

Long-term incentive expense

 

 

1,046

 

 

 

1,173

 

 

 

1,870

 

 

 

1,466

 

Impairment expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,709

 

 

 

549

 

Restructuring expense

 

 

 

 

 

850

 

 

 

1,354

 

 

 

850

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

27,020

 

 

$

11,999

 

 

$

29,655

 

 

$

8,206

 

 

DULUTH HOLDINGS INC.

Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and EPS to Adjusted EPS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

August 2, 2026

 

 

August 3, 2025

 

 

August 2, 2026

 

 

August 3, 2025

 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

Amount

 

 

Per share

 

 

Amount

 

 

Per share

 

 

Amount

 

 

Per share

 

 

Amount

 

 

Per share

 

Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest

 

$

18,362

 

 

$

0.50

 

 

$

1,261

 

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

8,261

 

 

$

0.23

 

 

$

(14,032

)

 

$

(0.41

)

    Plus: Restructuring expenses

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

850

 

 

 

0.03

 

 

 

1,354

 

 

 

0.04

 

 

 

850

 

 

 

0.02

 

    Plus: Impairment expenses

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,709

 

 

 

0.07

 

 

 

549

 

 

 

0.02

 

    Income tax effect of adjustments (1)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(196

)

 

 

(0.01

)

 

 

(934

)

 

 

(0.03

)

 

 

(322

)

 

 

(0.01

)

Adjusted net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest

 

$

18,362

 

 

$

0.50

 

 

$

1,915

 

 

$

0.06

 

 

$

11,390

 

 

$

0.31

 

 

$

(12,955

)

 

$

(0.38

)

 

 

 

(1) The income tax effects of adjustments are calculated using the Company’s estimated 23% tax rate

 

DULUTH HOLDINGS INC.

Reconciliation of Forecasted Net Income (Loss) to Forecasted EBITDA and Forecasted EBITDA to Forecasted Adjusted EBITDA

(Unaudited)

 

Forecasted

 

Low

 

 

High

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(2,950

)

 

$

1,350

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

24,200

 

 

 

24,200

 

Amortization of internal-use software hosting subscription implementation costs

 

 

4,500

 

 

 

4,500

 

Interest expense

 

 

3,800

 

 

 

3,500

 

Income tax expense

 

 

487

 

 

 

487

 

EBITDA

 

$

30,037

 

 

$

34,037

 

Long-term incentive expense

 

 

3,900

 

 

 

3,900

 

Impairment expense

 

 

2,709

 

 

 

2,709

 

Restructuring expense

 

 

1,354

 

 

 

1,354

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

38,000

 

 

$

42,000

 

 


Slide 1

Investor Presentation Second Quarter 2026 September 3, 2026


Slide 2

DISCLAIMER FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This investor presentation includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts included in this investor presentation, including statements concerning Duluth Trading’s plans, objectives, goals, beliefs, business strategies, future events, business conditions, its results of operations, financial position and its business outlook, business trends and certain other information herein, including statements under the heading “Fiscal 2026 Outlook” are forward-looking statements. You can identify forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “may,” ”might,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “could,” “believe,” “estimate,” “project,” “target,” “predict,” “intend,” “future,” “budget,” “goals,” “potential,” “continue,” “design,” “objective,” “forecasted,” “would” and other similar expressions. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and are based upon Duluth Trading’s current expectations, beliefs, estimates, and projections, and various assumptions, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond Duluth Trading’s control. Duluth Trading’s expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith, and Duluth Trading believes there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that management’s expectations, beliefs, estimates, and projections will be achieved and actual results may vary materially from what is expressed in or indicated by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including, among others, the risks, uncertainties, and factors set forth under Part 1, Item 1A “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 20, 2026 and other factors as may be periodically described in Duluth Trading’s subsequent filings with the SEC. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: the impact of inflation and measures to control inflation on our results of operations; the prolonged effects of economic uncertainties on store and website traffic; the susceptibility of the price and availability of our merchandise to international trade conditions including tariffs; changes in U.S. and non-U.S. laws affecting the importation and taxation of goods, including imposition of unilateral tariffs on imported goods; our ability to secure the personal and/or financial information of our customers and employees; disruptions to our distribution network, supply chains and operations; failure to effectively manage inventory levels; our ability to maintain and enhance a strong brand and sub-brand image; adapting to declines in consumer confidence, inflation and decreases in consumer spending; disruptions to our e-commerce platform; our ability to meet customer delivery time expectations; our ability to properly allocate inventory throughout our distribution network to fulfill customer demand; our failure to meet our debt covenant ratios; natural disasters, unusually adverse weather conditions, boycotts, prolonged public health crises, epidemics or pandemics and unanticipated events; generating adequate cash from our existing stores and direct sales to support our growth; the impact of changes in corporate tax regulations and sales tax; identifying and responding to new and changing customer preferences; the success of the locations in which our stores are located; effectively relying on sources for merchandise located in foreign markets; transportation delays and interruptions, including port congestion; our inability to timely and effectively obtain shipments of products from our suppliers and deliver merchandise to our customers; the inability to maintain the performance of our maturing store portfolio; our inability to deploy marketing tactics and commit adequate resources to support marketing in order to retain and attract new customers; our ability to successfully open new stores; effectively adapting to new challenges associated with our expansion into new geographic markets; competing effectively in an environment of intense competition or elevated promotions; our ability to adapt to significant changes in sales due to the seasonality of our business; price reductions or inventory shortages resulting from failure to purchase the appropriate amount of inventory in advance of the season in which it will be sold; the potential for further increases in price and lack of availability of raw materials; our dependence on third-party vendors to provide us with sufficient quantities of merchandise at acceptable prices; failure of our vendors and their manufacturing sources to use acceptable labor or other practices; our dependence upon key executive management or our inability to hire or retain the talent required for our business; increases in costs of fuel or other energy, transportation or utility costs and in the costs of labor and employment; failure of our information technology systems to support our current and growing business, before and after our planned upgrades; disruptions in our supply chain and fulfillment centers; our inability to protect our trademarks or other intellectual property rights; infringement on the intellectual property of third parties; acts of war, terrorism or civil unrest; the impact of governmental laws and regulations and the outcomes of legal proceedings; failure to comply with data privacy regulation; our ability to comply with the security standards for the credit card industry; our failure to maintain adequate internal controls over our financial and management systems; acquisition, disposition, and development risks; and other factors that may be disclosed in our SEC filings or otherwise. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made. Duluth Trading assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, subsequent events or circumstances or other changes affecting forward-looking information except to the extent required by applicable securities laws. 02


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DISCLAIMER NON-GAAP MEASUREMENTS Management believes that non-GAAP financial measures may be useful in certain instances to provide additional meaningful comparisons between current results and results in prior operating periods. Within this presentation, including the tables attached hereto, reference is made to adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted EPS, and Forecasted Adjusted EBITDA. See attached table “Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to EBITDA and EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA,” for a reconciliation of net income (loss) to EBITDA and EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA and “Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and EPS to Adjusted EPS” for a reconciliation of net income (loss) to adjusted net income (loss) and EPS to adjusted EPS for the three and six months ended August 2, 2026 and August 3, 2025. Also see attached table “Reconciliation of Forecasted Net Income (Loss) to Forecasted EBITDA and Forecasted EBITDA to Forecasted Adjusted EBITDA” for a reconciliation of forecasted Adjusted EBITDA for Fiscal 2026.   Adjusted EBITDA is a metric used by management and frequently used by the financial community, which provides insight into an organization’s operating trends and facilitates comparisons between peer companies, since interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization can differ greatly between organizations as a result of differing capital structures and tax strategies. Adjusted EBITDA excludes certain items that are unusual in nature or not comparable from period to period.   Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted EPS are metrics used by management and frequently used by the financial community, which provides insight into the effectiveness of our business strategies and to compare our performance against that of peer companies. Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted EPS exclude restructuring expenses and impairment expenses that are not comparable from period to period.   The Company provides this information to investors to assist in comparisons of past, present and future operating results and to assist in highlighting the results of on-going operations. While the Company’s management believes that non-GAAP measurements are useful supplemental information, such adjusted results are not intended to replace the Company’s GAAP financial results and should be read in conjunction with those GAAP results. 03


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INTRODUCTION TO DULUTH TRADING COMPANY 04


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INTRODUCTION TO DULUTH TRADING COMPANY WHO WE ARE The Official Outfitter of Doers. We exist to champion the hands-on way of life. We build high-quality gear for hands-on folks who measure value by how long something lasts — not how much it costs. We are a No Bull Brand. We do what we say and make it right if we miss the mark. We poke average in the eye by finding a better way to create solution-based products for our customers. 05 66 STORES ACROSS 32 STATES


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01 PRODUCT IS OUR PASSION. 02 THE CUSTOMER IS OUR COMPASS. 03 PEOPLE SET US APART. 04 ONWARD. ALWAYS. 05 WE POKE AVERAGE IN THE EYE. 06 OUR FIVE WELDS INTRODUCTION TO DULUTH TRADING COMPANY


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BUILD TO LAST STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK 2025 SEAL the FOUNDATION FREE CASH FLOW POSITIVE Promotional reset to restore price integrity Inventory and assortment right-sizing Balanced, full-funnel marketing approach Logistics and store fleet optimization Cost and cash discipline New management team in place 2028 + RAISE the ROOF GROW PROFITABLY Loyalty at scale Women’s expansion Selective store growth Additional distribution channels Growth layers added as unit economics proven 07 2026 — 2027 FRAME the STRUCTURE STABILIZE TOP LINE Core-first product strategy Energize core customer, loyalty program pilot Build brand awareness for new customer acquisition Test new distribution Operational excellence FRAME the STRUCTURE STABILIZE TOP LINE 2026 - 2027 INTRODUCTION TO DULUTH TRADING COMPANY


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Q2 FINANCIAL REVIEW FISCAL 2026 08


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EARNINGS PER SHARE 1 Reported and adjusted EPS of $0.50. This includes a $0.44 impact from tariff refunds. FISCAL 2026 SECOND QUARTER SUMMARY 09 NET INCOME Net income of $18.4 million compared to net income of $1.3 million in the prior year second quarter. This includes the impact of $16.3 million in tariff refunds. INVENTORY Inventory down $22.9 million or 15.5% vs. last year. NET LIQUIDITY Cash and cash equivalents of $26.8 million with net liquidity of $96.1 million. ADJUSTED EBITDA 2 Adjusted EBITDA of $27.0 million compared to $12.0 million in the prior year second quarter. This includes the impact of $16.3 million in tariff refunds. QUARTER ENDED AUGUST 2, 2026 1 See Reconciliation of net income / (loss) to adjusted net income / (loss) and adjusted net income / (loss) to adjusted EPS on slide 15 2 See Reconciliation of net income / (loss) to EBITDA and EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA on slide 15


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NET SALES THREE MONTHS ENDED 10 ADJUSTED EBITDA 1,2,3 1 Adjusted to reflect the add-back of long-term incentive, restructuring, and impairment expenses 2 See Reconciliation of net income / (loss) to EBITDA and EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA on slide 15 3 2026 Adjusted EBITDA includes $16.3 million of tariff refunds ADJUSTED NET INCOME / (LOSS) 4,5,6 4 Excludes net income / (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. 5 See Reconciliation of net income / (loss) to adjusted net income / (loss) on slide 15 6 2026 Adjusted EBITDA includes $16.3 million of tariff refunds QUARTER ENDED AUGUST 2, 2026 ($ IN MILLIONS) ($ IN MILLIONS) ($ IN MILLIONS) 9.1% Margin 22.3% 1.5% Margin 15.1%


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NET SALES SIX MONTHS ENDED 11 ADJUSTED EBITDA 1,2,3 ADJUSTED NET INCOME / (LOSS) 4,5,6 QUARTER ENDED AUGUST 2, 2026 ($ IN MILLIONS) ($ IN MILLIONS) ($ IN MILLIONS) 3.5% Margin 13.5% (5.5%) Margin 5.2% 1 Adjusted to reflect the add-back of long-term incentive, restructuring, and impairment expenses 2 See Reconciliation of net income / (loss) to EBITDA and EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA on slide 16 3 2026 Adjusted EBITDA includes $16.3 million of tariff refunds 4 Excludes net income / (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. 5 See Reconciliation of net income / (loss) to adjusted net income / (loss) on slide 16 6 2026 Adjusted EBITDA includes $16.3 million of tariff refunds


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12 QUARTER ENDED AUGUST 2, 2026 BALANCE SHEET, LIQUIDITY AND FREE CASH FLOW Debt to Capital 1,2 ($ in millions) As of August 2, 2026 Cash and Cash Equivalents $26.8 Debt: Line of Credit $0.0 Term Loan $0.0 Total Debt $0.0 Total Shareholders’ Equity $175.2 Total Capitalization $202.0 Debt to Capital Ratio $0.0% Free Cash Flow 3 1 Debt balances do not include TRI Holdings, LLC, a variable interest entity that is consolidated for reporting purposes 2 The Asset Based Lending Agreement extends to 2030 and provides for borrowings up to $100.0 million 3 See Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow on slide 16


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13 AS OF AUGUST 2, 2026 FISCAL 2026 OUTLOOK Fiscal 2026 Guidance Reconciliation to 2026 Forecasted Adj. EBITDA 1 Inclusive of software hosting implementation costs which are included in Prepaid expenses & other current assets on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. Fiscal Year Ending January 31, 2027 ($ in millions) Low High Net (loss) / income $(3.0) $1.4 (+) Depreciation and amortization 24.2 24.2 (+) Amortization of internal-use software hosting subscription implementation costs 4.5 4.5 (+) Interest expense 3.8 3.5 (+) Income tax expense (benefit) 0.5 0.5 EBITDA $30.0 $34.0 (+) Long-term incentive expense 3.9 3.9 (+) Impairment expense 2.7 2.7 (+) Restructuring expense 1.4 1.4 Adjusted EBITDA $38.0 $42.0 ($ in millions) Prior Guidance Updated Guidance Net Sales $540 to $560 $540 to $560 Adjusted EBITDA $28 to $32 $38 to $42 Capital Expenditures 1 $12 $12


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APPENDIX Reconciliation to 2026 Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS 15 Adjusted EBITDA Three Months Ended ($ in millions) August 2, 2026 August 3, 2025 Net income $18.4 $1.3 (+) Depreciation and amortization 5.6 6.5 (+) Amortization of internal-use software hosting subscription implementation costs 1.1 1.1 (+) Interest expense 0.8 1.5 (+) Income tax expense (benefit) 0.1 (0.4) EBITDA $26.0 $10.0 (+) Long-term incentive expense 1.0 1.2 (+) Impairment expense - - (+) Restructuring expense - 0.9 Adjusted EBITDA $27.0 $12.0 Adjusted EPS Three Months Ended ($ in millions) August 2, 2026 August 3, 2025 Amount Per share Amount Per share Net income attributable to controlling interest $18.4 $0.50 $1.3 $0.04 (+) Restructuring expenses - - 0.9 0.03 (+) Impairment expenses - - - - (-) Income tax effect of adjustments(1) - - (0.2) (0.01) Adjusted net income $18.4 $0.50 $1.9 $0.06 THREE MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 2, 2026


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APPENDIX Reconciliation to 2026 Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EPS and Free Cash Flow 16 Adjusted EBITDA Six Months Ended ($ in millions) August 2, 2026 August 3, 2025 Net income / (loss) $8.4 $(14.0) (+) Depreciation and amortization 11.4 13.3 (+) Amortization of internal-use software hosting subscription implementation costs 2.2 2.2 (+) Interest expense 1.6 3.0 (+) Income tax expense (benefit) 0.2 0.8 EBITDA $23.7 $5.3 (+) Long-term incentive expense 1.9 1.5 (+) Impairment expense 2.7 0.5 (+) Restructuring expense 1.4 0.9 Adjusted EBITDA $29.7 $8.2 Adjusted EPS Six Months Ended ($ in millions) August 2, 2026 August 3, 2025 Amount Per share Amount Per share Net income / (loss) attributable to controlling interest $8.3 $0.23 $(14.0) $(0.41) (+) Restructuring expenses 1.4 0.04 0.9 0.02 (+) Impairment expenses 2.7 0.07 0.5 0.02 (-) Income tax effect of adjustments (0.9) (0.03) (0.3) (0.01) Adjusted net income $11.4 $0.31 $(13.0) $(0.38) SIX MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 2, 2026 Free Cash Flow Six Months Ended ($ in millions) August 2, 2026 August 3, 2025 Net Cash used in operating activities $15.5 $(24.4) Purchases of property and equipment (2.5) (3.6) Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP) $13.0 $(28.0)

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