Lands’ End (LE) posts Q1 2026 profit on WHP JV gain and pays off term loan
Lands’ End reported a transformational quarter driven by a major brand transaction rather than core operations. Net revenue for the 13 weeks ended May 1, 2026 fell to $238.9 million from $261.2 million, as a new warehouse management system rollout temporarily disrupted shipments and U.S. Digital sales declined. Gross margin slipped to 46.7% from 50.8%, pressured by distribution disruptions, a new royalty structure and tariff headwinds, while selling and administrative expenses rose, leading to an operating loss of $44.1 million.
The company closed its strategic joint venture with WHP Global, contributing its Lands’ End intellectual property to a new entity and selling a 50% stake for $300 million, generating a $491.6 million gain and recording tax expense of $122.2 million. WHP Global also completed a $100 million tender offer for Lands’ End shares. Lands’ End used the proceeds to fully repay its $234.0 million term loan, eliminating long-term debt but booking a $9.2 million loss on extinguishment. Reported net income reached $330.7 million (diluted EPS $10.56), while Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $6.2 million, reflecting weak underlying profitability.
Positive
- The WHP Global joint venture monetized Lands’ End intellectual property at an implied value of approximately $748.6 million and generated a recorded gain of $491.6 million.
- Proceeds from the WHP Transaction allowed Lands’ End to fully repay its $234.0 million term loan on April 1, 2026, leaving the company with no long-term debt outstanding.
Negative
- Core performance weakened, with net revenue down 8.5% to $238.9 million and gross margin falling about 410 basis points year over year.
- Adjusted EBITDA deteriorated from a $9.5 million profit to a $6.2 million loss, underscoring underlying operating challenges despite the large non-recurring JV gain.
Insights
Large IP monetization and de-leveraging offset weak underlying operating trends.
Lands’ End turned in headline net income of $330.7 million, but this was almost entirely driven by a $491.6 million gain on its joint venture transaction with WHP Global. Core revenue fell 8.5% to $238.9 million, with gross margin compressing by about 410 basis points.
The JV implied a $748.6 million valuation for the brand assets and brought in $300 million of cash, plus a separate $100 million tender offer for shares. Management used the cash to fully repay the $234.0 million term loan, eliminating long‑term debt but recognizing a $9.2 million extinguishment loss and recording tax expense of $122.2 million tied to the transaction.
Operationally, Adjusted EBITDA swung to a loss of $6.2 million, versus a $9.5 million profit a year earlier, reflecting lower volume, higher royalty and tariff costs, and $23.3 million of restructuring and strategic-alternative expenses. Future filings for periods after May 1, 2026 will be important to see how the new royalty-bearing licensing model and de-leveraged capital structure affect recurring earnings.
Key Figures
Key Terms
WHP Transaction financial
equity method investment financial
guaranteed minimum royalty financial
Adjusted EBITDA financial
loss on extinguishment of debt financial
asset-based senior secured credit agreement financial
Table of Contents
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM
Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended
-OR-
Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
For the transition period from to .
Commission File Number:
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
|
|
|
|
||
|
|
|
(State or other jurisdiction of |
|
(I.R.S. Employer |
|
||
|
|
|
(Address of principal executive offices) |
|
(Zip Code) |
(
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class |
|
Trading Symbol(s) |
|
Name of each exchange on which registered |
|
|
The |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
|
|
|
|
|
Large accelerated filer |
☐ |
|
☒ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-accelerated filer |
☐ |
|
Smaller reporting company |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ☐
As of June 7, 2026, the registrant had
Table of Contents
LANDS’ END, INC.
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MAY 1, 2026
TABLE OF CONTENTS
|
|
|
Page |
|
|
|
|
|
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Item 1. |
Financial Statements (Unaudited) |
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations |
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Operations |
|
2 |
|
|
|
|
|
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets |
|
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows |
|
4 |
|
|
|
|
|
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity |
|
5 |
|
|
|
|
|
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements |
|
6 |
|
|
|
|
Item 2. |
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
|
21 |
|
|
|
|
Item 3. |
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk |
|
33 |
|
|
|
|
Item 4. |
Controls and Procedures |
|
34 |
|
|
|
|
|
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION |
|
35 |
|
|
|
|
Item 1. |
Legal Proceedings |
|
35 |
|
|
|
|
Item 1A. |
Risk Factors |
|
36 |
|
|
|
|
Item 5. |
Other Information |
|
38 |
|
|
|
|
Item 6. |
Exhibits |
|
39 |
|
|
|
|
|
Signatures |
|
40 |
Table of Contents
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
LANDS’ END, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
|
|
13 Weeks Ended |
|
|||||
(in thousands, except per share data) |
|
May 1, |
|
|
May 2, |
|
||
Net revenue |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Gross profit |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Selling and administrative |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Other operating expense, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Operating loss |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
Interest expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Gain on WHP Transaction |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Loss on extinguishment of debt |
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Other expense (income), net |
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
Income (loss) before income taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
Income tax expense (benefit) |
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
NET INCOME (LOSS) |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Earnings (loss) per common share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Basic |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
Diluted |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Weighted average common shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Basic |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Diluted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
1
Table of Contents
LANDS’ END, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Operations
(Unaudited)
|
|
13 Weeks Ended |
|
|||||
(in thousands) |
|
May 1, 2026 |
|
|
May 2, 2025 |
|
||
NET INCOME (LOSS) |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Foreign currency translation adjustments |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
2
Table of Contents
LANDS’ END, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data) |
|
May 1, 2026 |
|
|
May 2, 2025 |
|
|
January 30, |
|
|||
ASSETS |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|||
Restricted cash |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Accounts receivable, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Inventories |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Prepaid expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Other current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Total current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Property and equipment, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Operating lease right-of-use asset |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Equity method investment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Intangible asset |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Asset held for sale |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Other assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
TOTAL ASSETS |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Current portion of long-term debt |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|||
Accounts payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Lease liability – current |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Total current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Long-term borrowings under ABL Facility |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Long-term debt, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Lease liability – long-term |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Deferred tax liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Other liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
TOTAL LIABILITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Common stock, par value $ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Additional paid-in capital |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Retained Earnings (accumulated deficit) |
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
|
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|||
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
3
Table of Contents
LANDS’ END, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
|
|
13 Weeks Ended |
|
|||||
(in thousands) |
|
May 1, 2026 |
|
|
May 2, 2025 |
|
||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Amortization of debt issuance costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
(Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
Gain on WHP Transaction |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
Loss on extinguishment of debt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Stock-based compensation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
Other |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
Change in operating assets and liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Accounts receivable, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Inventories |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
Accounts payable |
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
Other operating assets |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
Other operating liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
Net cash used in operating activities |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Sales of property and equipment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Proceeds from WHP Transaction |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Cash contribution to JV |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
Purchases of property and equipment |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Proceeds from borrowings under ABL Facility |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Payments of borrowings under ABL Facility |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
Payments on term loan |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
Payments on debt extinguishment |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
Payments of debt issuance costs |
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
Proceeds from exercise of stock options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Payments for taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
Purchases and retirement of common stock, including excise tax paid |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
NET INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DATA |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Unpaid liability to acquire property and equipment |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Income taxes refunded |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
Interest paid |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Operating lease right-of-use-assets (reversal) obtained in exchange for lease liabilities |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
4
Table of Contents
LANDS’ END, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Retained |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional |
|
|
Earnings |
|
|
Other |
|
|
Total |
|
||||||
|
|
Common Stock Issued |
|
|
Paid-in |
|
|
(Accumulated |
|
|
Comprehensive |
|
|
Stockholders' |
|
|||||||||
(in thousands) |
|
Shares |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Capital |
|
|
Deficit) |
|
|
Loss |
|
|
Equity |
|
||||||
Balance at January 30, 2026 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
|
||||
Net income |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
||
Deemed distribution to shareholders |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
( |
) |
Cumulative translation adjustment, net of tax |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
Stock-based compensation expense |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
||
Exercise of stock options |
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|||
Vesting of restricted shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
||
Common stock withheld related to net share |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
( |
) |
Purchases and retirement of common stock |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
( |
) |
Balance at May 1, 2026 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
|
|||||
|
|
Common Stock Issued |
|
|
Additional |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Total |
|
|||||||||
(in thousands) |
|
Shares |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Capital |
|
|
Deficit |
|
|
Loss |
|
|
Equity |
|
||||||
Balance at January 31, 2025 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
|
||||
Net loss |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
( |
) |
Cumulative translation adjustment, net of tax |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Stock-based compensation expense |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
||
Vesting of restricted shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
||
Common stock withheld related to net share |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
( |
) |
Purchases and retirement of common stock, including excise taxes |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
( |
) |
Balance at May 2, 2025 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
|
||||
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
5
Table of Contents
LANDS’ END, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Description of Business
Lands’ End, Inc. (“Lands’ End” or the “Company”) is a leading digital retailer of solution-based apparel, swimwear, outerwear, accessories, footwear, home products and uniforms. Lands’ End offers products online at www.landsend.com, through third-party distribution channels, and its own Company Operated stores. Lands’ End also offers products to businesses and schools, for their employees and students, through the Outfitters distribution channel. Lands’ End is a classic American lifestyle brand that creates solutions for life’s every journey. References to www.landsend.com do not constitute incorporation by reference of the information at www.landsend.com, and such information is not part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or any other filings with the SEC, unless otherwise explicitly stated.
Terms that are commonly used in the Company’s Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are defined as follows:
6
Table of Contents
Basis of Presentation
The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Lands’ End, Inc. and its subsidiaries. The Company holds a
The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all material adjustments which are of a normal and recurring nature necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the periods presented have been reflected. Dollar amounts are reported in thousands, except per share data, unless otherwise noted. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. The information included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with information included in the Lands’ End Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 26, 2026.
Macroeconomic Challenges
Macroeconomic issues which impact consumer discretionary spending, such as realized inflation-based price increases and high interest rates have continued to have an impact on the Company’s business. Apparel purchases historically have been influenced by domestic and global economic conditions, which may negatively impact customer demand and may require higher levels of promotion in order to attract and retain customers. Macroeconomic challenges may lead to increased cost of raw materials, packaging materials, labor, energy, fuel, debt and other inputs necessary for the production and distribution of the Company’s products. Moreover, uncertainty with respect to trade policy and tariffs, including increased tariffs applicable to countries where the Company’s vendors manufacture Lands’ End product, may result in an increase in the cost of the Company’s products.
In addition, conflict‑related disruptions in global energy markets and shipping lanes in early 2026 have contributed to heightened volatility in crude oil and refined‑product prices and interruptions to certain maritime routes, which may result in higher freight and delivery costs, carrier surcharges, longer transit times, and inventory delays.
Restructuring and Other Costs
The Company has incurred restructuring and other charges related to cost optimization of business operations and exploring strategic alternatives. During First Quarter 2026 and First Quarter 2025, the Company incurred ongoing costs related to exploring strategic alternatives for the Company to maximize shareholder value and has included those costs as part of restructuring and other. This process culminated in the WHP Transaction. Additionally, during First Quarter 2025, the Company reduced approximately
The following table summarizes the restructuring and other costs recognized in Other operating expense, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the 13 weeks ended May 1, 2026 and May 2, 2025:
|
|
13 Weeks Ended |
|
|||||
(in thousands) |
|
May 1, 2026 |
|
|
May 2, 2025 |
|
||
Employee severance and benefit costs |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Strategic alternatives and other costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Total restructuring and other |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
7
Table of Contents
Included in Accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are approximately $
NOTE 2. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS NOT YET ADOPTED
In September 2025, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2025-06, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software, which modernizes the accounting for internal-use software to current development practices, clarifies when to begin capitalizing costs and enhances disclosure requirements. This update is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of ASU 2025-06 on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
In July 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-05, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets, which provides targeted relief for entities estimating expected credit losses on short-term receivables and contract assets under Topic 606. The guidance allows entities to bypass the requirement to incorporate macroeconomic data into their forecasts when such data is not expected to materially affect the estimate. ASU 2025-05 is effective for the annual periods beginning after December 15, 2025. The Company is currently assessing the impact of ASU 2025-05 on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03 Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses (“ASU 2024-03”). Under ASU 2024-03, a public entity is required to disclose information about purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, intangible asset amortization and depletion for each income statement line item that contains those expenses. ASU 2024-03 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026 and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. ASU 2024-03 allows for early adoption and requires either prospective adoption to financial statements issued for reporting periods after the effective date of ASU 2024-03 or retrospectively to any or all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company is currently assessing the impact of ASU 2024-03 on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statement disclosures.
NOTE 3. EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
The numerator for both basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share is net income (loss) attributable to the Company. The denominator for basic earnings (loss) per share is based upon the number of weighted average shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding during the reporting periods. The denominator for diluted earnings (loss) per share is based upon the number of weighted average shares of the Company’s common stock and common stock equivalents outstanding during the reporting periods using the treasury stock method in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings Per Share. Potentially dilutive securities for the diluted earnings (loss) per share calculations consist of non-vested equity shares of common stock and in-the-money outstanding options where the current stock price exceeds the option strike price.
8
Table of Contents
The following table summarizes the components of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:
|
|
13 Weeks Ended |
|
|||||
(in thousands, except per share amounts) |
|
May 1, 2026 |
|
|
May 2, 2025 |
|
||
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Dilutive impact of stock awards |
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Earnings (loss) per share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Basic |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
Diluted |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from diluted earnings (loss) per common share calculation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Stock awards are considered anti-dilutive based on the application of the treasury stock method or in the event of a net loss.
NOTE 4. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Other comprehensive income (loss) encompasses all changes in equity other than those arising from transactions with stockholders and is comprised solely of foreign currency translation adjustments. The Company’s foreign subsidiaries use their foreign currency as their functional currency. Functional currency assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. Dollars using exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date, and revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates during the period. Resulting translation gains and losses are reported in other comprehensive income (loss), until the substantial liquidation of a subsidiary, at which time accumulated translation gains or losses are reclassified into net income (loss).
|
|
13 Weeks Ended |
|
|||||
(in thousands) |
|
May 1, 2026 |
|
|
May 2, 2025 |
|
||
Beginning balance: Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
( |
) |
Other comprehensive (loss) income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Foreign currency translation adjustments (net of tax of $ |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
Ending balance: Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
( |
) |
NOTE 5. EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENT
The Company accounts for investments through which it exercises significant influence but does not have control over the investee under the equity method. Under the equity method, the Company recorded its investment in the investee on the balance sheet initially at cost, and subsequently adjusts the carrying amount based on its share of the investee's net income or loss. Distributions received from the investee are recognized as a reduction of the carrying amount of the investment. The Company's share of equity (income)/losses and other adjustments associated with these equity investments are included in Other operating expense, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, and classified as a component of operating loss since the equity method investee’s operations are considered integral to the Company’s business. The carrying value for the Company's equity investment is reported in Equity method investment on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The following table is a summary of the Company’s Equity method investment:
9
Table of Contents
|
|
May 1, 2026 |
|
|||||
(in thousands) |
|
% of Ownership |
|
Balance Sheet Location |
|
Balance |
|
|
LE Topco, LLC |
|
|
Equity Method Investment |
|
$ |
|
||
Equity Method Investment with WHP Global
On January 26, 2026, the Company entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (“MIPA”) with WH Topco, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership doing business as WHP Global. On April 1, 2026 the MIPA and related transactions were closed and funded (the “Closing”), pursuant to which, (i) the Company contributed all of its intellectual property and related assets associated with the “Lands’ End” brand, including all of the license agreements entered into in connection with Lands’ End’s licensing business (the “Contributed Assets”) to LE Topco, LLC (the “JV”) a newly formed Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary and (ii) immediately thereafter, the Company sold a
In addition, WHP Global completed a tender offer for $
At the Closing, the Company entered into a License Agreement, pursuant to which the JV granted a license to the Company to design, manufacture, sell and promote certain categories of products (including the types of products that the Company designed, manufactured and sold as of the date of the License Agreement) in certain channels and in certain jurisdictions, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria and France. The License Agreement is royalty-bearing and subject to a guaranteed minimum royalty (“GMR”) of $
Under the derecognition guidance from ASC 810, the Company derecognized the intellectual property assets at their carrying amount upon their contribution to the JV. In exchange for the Company's contribution of its intellectual property assets to the JV, WHP Global invested $
The Company determined that the cash invested, along with the difference between the Company’s closing price of the common stock on the day of the closing of the transaction implied a fair value of the JV of $
Summary Financial Information for Equity Method Investment
Summarized financial information related to the Company’s equity method investment in the JV is reflected below:
10
Table of Contents
|
|
13 Weeks Ended |
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
May 1, 2026 (1) |
|
|
Revenue |
|
$ |
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses |
|
|
|
|
Intangible asset amortization |
|
|
|
|
Total operating expenses |
|
|
|
|
Net earnings |
|
$ |
|
|
Earnings attributable to the equity method investment |
|
$ |
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
May 1, 2026 |
|
|
Current assets |
|
$ |
|
|
Non-current assets |
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
|
|
Current liabilities |
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities |
|
$ |
|
|
NOTE 6. DEBT
ABL Facility
The Company’s $
The following table summarizes the Company’s ABL Facility borrowing availability:
|
|
May 1, 2026 |
|
May 2, 2025 |
|
January 30, 2026 |
||||||||||||
(in thousands) |
|
Amount |
|
|
Interest Rate |
|
Amount |
|
|
Interest Rate |
|
Amount |
|
|
Interest Rate |
|||
ABL Facility limit |
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|||
Borrowing Base |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Outstanding borrowings |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
||||
Outstanding letters of credit |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
ABL Facility utilization at end of period |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
ABL Facility borrowing availability |
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|||
Effective with the Fifth Amendment to the ABL Facility, dated March 28, 2025 (the “Fifth Amendment”), a
11
Table of Contents
million to $
The ABL Facility fees include (i) commitment fees of
Long-Term Debt
On April 1, 2026, the Company fully repaid the outstanding principal balance of $
The Company’s long-term debt consisted of the following:
|
|
May 1, 2026 |
|
May 2, 2025 |
|
January 30, 2026 |
||||||||||||
(in thousands) |
|
Amount |
|
|
Interest Rate |
|
Amount |
|
|
Interest Rate |
|
Amount |
|
|
Interest Rate |
|||
Term Loan Facility |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
||||||
Less: Current portion of long-term debt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Long-term debt, net |
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|||
Debt Facilities
Guarantees; Security
All obligations under the Company’s ABL Facility are unconditionally guaranteed by Lands’ End, Inc. and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its existing and future direct and indirect subsidiaries.
The ABL Facility is secured by a first priority security interest in certain working capital assets of the borrowers and guarantors, primarily consisting of inventory and accounts receivable, subject to customary exceptions.
Prior to its repayment on April 1, 2026, the Company’s Term Loan Facility was secured by a second-priority security interest in such working capital assets and a first-priority security interest in certain other assets, including specified fixed assets. Upon repayment in full of the Term Loan Facility on April 1, 2026, all outstanding borrowings under the facility were extinguished and all related liens and guarantees were released.
Representations and Warranties; Covenants
Subject to specified exceptions, the ABL Facility contains customary representations and warranties and restrictive covenants that, among other things, limit Lands’ End, Inc. and its subsidiaries’ ability to incur indebtedness (including guarantees), grant liens, make investments, pay dividends or other distributions, prepay certain indebtedness, and engage in mergers or changes in the nature of their business.
Prior to its repayment on April 1, 2026, the Company’s Term Loan Facility contained financial covenants, including a quarterly maximum total leverage ratio and a monthly minimum liquidity requirement. Upon repayment in full of the Term Loan Facility on April 1, 2026, these covenants ceased to apply.
Under the ABL Facility, if excess availability falls below the greater of
The ABL Facility also contains customary affirmative covenants, including reporting requirements such as delivery of periodic financial statements, compliance certificates and notices of certain events, as well as requirements to maintain insurance and, in certain circumstances, provide additional guarantees and collateral.
As of May 1, 2026, the Company was in compliance with all applicable covenants under the ABL Facility.
12
Table of Contents
Events of Default
The ABL Facility includes customary events of default including non-payment of principal, interest or fees, violation of covenants, inaccuracy of representations or warranties, cross defaults related to any other material indebtedness, bankruptcy and insolvency events, invalidity or impairment of guarantees or security interests, material judgments and change of control.
NOTE 7. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company expenses the fair value of all stock awards over their requisite service period, ensuring that the amount of cumulative stock-based compensation expense recognized at any date is at least equal to the portion of the grant-date fair value of the award that is vested at that date. The Company has elected to adjust stock-based compensation expense for an estimated forfeiture rate for those shares not expected to vest and to recognize stock-based compensation expense on a straight-line basis for awards that only have a service requirement with multiple vest dates.
The Company has granted the following types of stock awards to employees at management levels and above, each of which are granted under the Company’s stockholder approved stock plans, other than inducement grants outside of the Company’s stockholder approved stock plans in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4):
For the Performance Awards granted in Fiscal 2025 and Fiscal 2024 with stock performance criteria, the Target Shares earned can range from
During First Quarter of 2026, the Company modified the Performance Awards granted in Fiscal 2025 with event criteria. The Company modified these awards such that
The grant date fair value of the Performance Awards granted in Fiscal 2026 and Fiscal 2025 with financial performance criteria are based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the grant date. The grant date fair value of the Performance Awards granted in Fiscal 2025 with event criteria are based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the modification date. The grant date fair value for the Performance Awards granted in Fiscal 2025 and Fiscal 2024 with stock performance criteria are based on the Monte Carlo simulation model.
13
Table of Contents
The following table provides a summary of the Company’s stock-based compensation expense, which is included in Selling and administrative expense and Other operating expense, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations:
|
|
13 Weeks Ended |
|
|||||
(in thousands) |
|
May 1, 2026 |
|
|
May 2, 2025 |
|
||
Deferred awards |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Performance awards (1) |
|
|
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
Option awards |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Total stock-based compensation expense |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Stock-based compensation expense during the 13 weeks ended May 1, 2026 included $
Deferred Awards
The following table provides a summary of the Deferred Awards activity for the 13 weeks ended May 1, 2026:
|
|
Deferred Awards |
|
|||||
(in thousands, except per share amounts) |
|
Number of |
|
|
Weighted Average |
|
||
Unvested Deferred Awards as of January 30, 2026 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
||
Granted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Vested |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
Forfeited or expired |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
Unvested Deferred Awards as of May 1, 2026 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
||
Total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested Deferred Awards was approximately $
Performance Awards
The following table provides a summary of the Performance Awards activity for the 13 weeks ended May 1, 2026:
|
|
Performance Awards |
|
|||||
(in thousands, except per share amounts) |
|
Number of |
|
|
Weighted Average |
|
||
Unvested Performance Awards as of January 30, 2026 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
||
Granted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Vested |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
Forfeited or expired |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
Unvested Performance Awards as of May 1, 2026 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
||
Total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested Performance Awards was approximately $
14
Table of Contents
Option Awards
The following table provides a summary of the Option Awards activity for the 13 weeks ended May 1, 2026:
|
|
Option Awards |
|
|||||
(in thousands, except per share amounts) |
|
Number of |
|
|
Weighted Average |
|
||
Option Awards outstanding as of January 30, 2026 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
||
Granted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Exercised |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
Forfeited |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Expired |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Option Awards outstanding as of May 1, 2026 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
||
The following table provides a summary of information about the Option Awards vested as well as Option Awards exercisable, as of May 1, 2026:
(in thousands, except contractual life and exercise price amounts) |
|
Option Awards |
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
Aggregate Intrinsic Value |
|
||||
Option Awards vested |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||||
Option Awards exercisable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||||
There is
NOTE 8. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Share Repurchase Program
On April 1, 2026, the Company announced that its Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to $
On March 15, 2024, the Company announced that its Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to $
The following table summarizes the Company’s share repurchases for the 13 weeks ended May 1, 2026 (under the 2026 Share Repurchase Program) and May 2, 2025 (under the 2024 Share Repurchase Program):
|
|
13 Weeks Ended |
|
|||||
(Shares and $ in thousands except average per share cost) |
|
May 1, 2026 |
|
|
May 2, 2025 |
|
||
Number of shares repurchased |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Total cost |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Average per share cost (1) |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
15
Table of Contents
The Company retired all shares that were repurchased through the 2026 Share Repurchase Program and 2024 Share Repurchase Program during the 13 weeks ended May 1, 2026 and May 2, 2025, respectively. In accordance with FASB ASC 505—Equity, the par value of the shares retired was charged against Common stock and the remaining purchase price, including any broker commissions and excise taxes paid, was either (i) allocated between Additional paid-in capital and Retained earnings, or (ii) charged directly against Additional paid-in capital. To the extent the shares are repurchased at a price less than that of initial issuance, or to the extent the Company does not have sufficient reserves in Retained earnings at the time of repurchase, the excess of the purchase price over par value is accounted for entirely as a deduction from Additional paid-in capital.
NOTE 9. ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following:
(in thousands) |
|
May 1, 2026 |
|
|
May 2, 2025 |
|
|
January 30, 2026 |
|
|||
Accrued income taxes |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
Deferred gift card revenue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Accrued employee compensation and benefits |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Reserve for sales returns and allowances |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Deferred revenue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Accrued property, sales and other taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Accrued interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Total Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|||
NOTE 10. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash is reflected on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value based on Level 1 inputs. Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash amounts are valued based upon statements received from financial institutions. The fair value of restricted cash was $
Carrying amounts and fair values of long-term debt, including current portion were as follows:
|
|
May 1, 2026 |
|
|
May 2, 2025 |
|
|
January 30, 2026 |
|
|||||||||||||||
(in thousands) |
|
Carrying |
|
|
Fair |
|
|
Carrying |
|
|
Fair |
|
|
Carrying |
|
|
Fair |
|
||||||
Long-term debt, including current portion |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||||||
The Company had
Prior to its repayment on April 1, 2026, the fair value of the Term Loan Facility was classified as a Level 3 measurement within the fair value hierarchy. The Company estimated fair value using a combination of valuation techniques, including a Black-Derman-Toy model and observable and unobservable market inputs, reflecting the instrument’s contractual terms, including its optional redemption features. There were
NOTE 11. INCOME TAXES
Provision for Income Taxes
At the end of each quarter, the Company estimates its effective income tax rate pursuant to ASC 740. The rate for the period consists of the tax rate expected to be applied for the full year to ordinary income adjusted for any discrete items recorded in the period.
The Company recorded tax expense at an overall effective tax rate of
16
Table of Contents
On April 1, 2026, the Company finalized a joint venture transaction with WHP Global that included sale of
NOTE 12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Legal Proceedings
The Company is party to various claims, legal proceedings and investigations arising in the ordinary course of business. Some of these actions involve complex factual and legal issues and are subject to uncertainties. At this time, the Company is not able to either predict the outcome of these legal proceedings or reasonably estimate a potential range of loss with respect to the proceedings. While it is not feasible to predict the outcome of such pending claims, proceedings and investigations with certainty, management is of the opinion that their ultimate resolution should not have a material adverse effect on results of operations, cash flows or financial positions taken as a whole.
NOTE 13. SEGMENT REPORTING
The Company identifies operating
The internal reporting of these operating segments is based, in part, on the reporting and review process used by the Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), its Chief Executive Officer.
The Company determined the U.S. eCommerce, Outfitters and Third Party operating segments share similar economic and other qualitative characteristics, and therefore the results of these operating segments are aggregated into the U.S. Digital segment. The Europe eCommerce, Licensing and Retail operating segments are not quantitatively significant to be separately reported.
The Company has determined its significant segment expense categories based on amounts regularly provided to the Company’s CODM to evaluate segment profitability and drive strategic decision making.
17
Table of Contents
|
|
13 Weeks Ended |
|
|
13 Weeks Ended |
|
||||||||
|
|
May 1, 2026 |
|
|
May 2, 2025 |
|
||||||||
(in thousands) |
|
Segment |
|
Total |
|
|
Segment |
|
Total |
|
||||
Net revenue |
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
$ |
|
||||
All other net revenue (1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Total consolidated net revenue |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
||||
Product cost of goods sold |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Shipping cost of goods sold |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Other cost of goods sold (2) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Marketing costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Variable personnel costs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Other segment expenses (3) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Segment variable profit |
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
||||
The reconciliation between segment variable profit to consolidated income (loss) before income taxes is as follows:
|
|
13 Weeks Ended |
|
|
13 Weeks Ended |
|
||
(in thousands) |
|
May 1, 2026 |
|
|
May 2, 2025 |
|
||
Segment variable profit |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
All other variable profit (1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Depreciation expense |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
Unallocated corporate expenses (2) |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
Gain on WHP Transaction |
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Loss on extinguishment of debt |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
Other income (loss), net |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) before income taxes |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
Net revenue is presented by distribution channel in the following tables:
|
|
13 Weeks Ended |
|
% of Net |
|
|
13 Weeks Ended |
|
% of Net |
|
||||
(in thousands) |
|
May 1, 2026 |
|
Revenue |
|
|
May 2, 2025 |
|
Revenue |
|
||||
Net revenue: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
U.S. eCommerce |
|
$ |
|
|
% |
|
$ |
|
|
% |
||||
Outfitters |
|
|
|
|
% |
|
|
|
|
% |
||||
Third Party |
|
|
|
|
% |
|
|
|
|
% |
||||
Total U.S. Digital Segment Revenue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Europe eCommerce |
|
|
|
|
% |
|
|
|
|
% |
||||
Licensing and Retail |
|
|
|
|
% |
|
|
|
|
% |
||||
Total Net revenue |
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
||||
18
Table of Contents
NOTE 14. REVENUE
Net Revenue
Product Sales
Revenue includes sales of merchandise and delivery revenue related to merchandise sold. Substantially all of the Company’s revenue is recognized when control of product passes to customers, which for the U.S. eCommerce, Europe eCommerce, Outfitters and Third Party distribution channels is when the merchandise is received by the customer and for the Retail distribution channel is at the time of sale in the store. The Company recognizes revenue, including shipping and handling fees billed to customers, in the amount expected to be received when control of the Company’s products transfers to customers, and is presented net of various forms of promotions, which range from contractually fixed percentage price reductions to sales returns, discounts and other incentives that may vary in amount. Variable amounts are estimated based on an analysis of historical experience and adjusted as better estimates become available.
The Company’s revenue is disaggregated by distribution channel and geographic location. Revenue by distribution channel is presented in Note 13, Segment Reporting. Revenue by geographic location was:
|
|
13 Weeks Ended |
|
|||||
(in thousands) |
|
May 1, 2026 |
|
|
May 2, 2025 |
|
||
Net revenue: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
United States |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Europe |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Total Net revenue |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Licensing Agreements
The Company generates revenue from fulfillment services performed on behalf of third-parties for product sold on the Company’s website and fulfilled from the Company’s distribution center. Revenue is recognized over time as fulfillment services are rendered and is included in Net revenue and reported in the Licensing distribution channel. In certain agreements, the Company agreed to provide marketing activities. The Company receives reimbursement for such services at cost. The amount of these reimbursements are recorded as a reduction of Selling and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The amount of these reimbursements was $
Prior to the closing of the WHP Transaction, the Company also generated royalty revenue from licensing the right to use its trademarks to third parties and reported such revenue in the Licensing distribution channel. The license agreements required the licensees to pay the Company a trademark royalty based on net sales as defined in the license agreements. The Company recognized sales-based royalty revenue (i) when a contractually guaranteed minimum is not expected to be met, the minimum is recognized as revenue on a straight-line basis over the contractual period, or (ii) when the contractually guaranteed minimum is expected to be met, revenue is recognized when the related sales of the licensed product occurs.
Contract Liabilities
Contract liabilities consist of payments received in advance of the transfer of control to the customer. As products are delivered and control transfers, the Company recognizes the deferred revenue in Net revenue in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
|
|
13 Weeks Ended |
|
|||||
(in thousands) |
|
May 1, 2026 |
|
|
May 2, 2025 |
|
||
Deferred revenue beginning of period |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Deferred revenue recognized in period |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
Revenue deferred in period |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Deferred revenue end of period |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
19
Table of Contents
Revenue from gift cards is recognized when (i) the gift card is redeemed by the customer for merchandise, or (ii) as gift card breakage, an estimate of gift cards which will not be redeemed where the Company does not have a legal obligation to remit the value of the unredeemed gift cards to the relevant jurisdictions. Gift card breakage is recorded within Net revenue in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Prior to their redemption, gift cards are recorded as a liability and included within Accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The liability is estimated based on expected breakage that considers historical patterns of redemption.
|
|
13 Weeks Ended |
|
|||||
(in thousands) |
|
May 1, 2026 |
|
|
May 2, 2025 |
|
||
Balance as of beginning of period |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Gift cards issued |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Gift cards redeemed |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
Gift card breakage |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
Balance as of end of period |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Refund Liabilities
Refund liabilities, primarily associated with product sales returns and retrospective volume rebates, represent variable consideration and are estimated and recorded as a reduction to Net revenue based on historical experience. Refund liabilities, primarily associated with estimated product returns, were $
20
Table of Contents
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
You should read the following discussion in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains forward-looking statements. The matters discussed in these forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those made, projected or implied in the forward-looking statements. See “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information” below, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for the year ended January 30, 2026 and “Part II, Item 1A Risk Factors” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these statements.
As used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, references to the “Company”, “Lands’ End”, “we”, “us”, “our” and similar terms refer to Lands’ End, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Our fiscal year ends on the Friday preceding the Saturday closest to January 31. Other terms that are commonly used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are defined as follows:
21
Table of Contents
Executive Overview
Description of the Company
Lands’ End is a leading digital retailer of solution-based apparel, swimwear, outerwear, accessories, footwear, home products and uniforms. We offer products online at www.landsend.com, through third-party distribution channels and our own Company Operated stores. We also offer products to businesses and schools, for their employees and students, through the Outfitters distribution channel. We are a classic American lifestyle brand that creates solutions for life’s every journey.
Lands’ End was founded in 1963 by Gary Comer and his partners to sell sailboat hardware and equipment by catalog. While our product focus has shifted significantly over the years, we have continued to adhere to our founder’s motto as one of our guiding principles: “Take care of the customer, take care of the employee and the rest will take care of itself.”
We identify our operating segments according to how our business activities are managed and evaluated. Our operating segments consist of: U.S. eCommerce, Europe eCommerce, Outfitters, Third Party, Licensing and Retail.
We have determined that the U.S. eCommerce, Outfitters and Third Party operating segments share similar economic and other qualitative characteristics, and therefore, the results of these operating segments are aggregated into the U.S. Digital segment. The Europe eCommerce, Licensing and Retail operating segments are not quantitatively significant to be separately reported. See Note 13, Segment Reporting.
Distribution Channels
We identify six separate distribution channels for revenue reporting purposes:
WHP Transaction
On January 26, 2026, we entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (“MIPA”) with WH Topco, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership doing business as WHP Global. On April 1, 2026 the MIPA and related transactions were closed and funded (the “Closing”), pursuant to which, (i) we contributed all of our intellectual property and related assets associated with the “Lands’ End” brand, including all of the license agreements entered into in connection with our licensing business (the “Contributed Assets”) to LE Topco, LLC (the “JV”) a newly formed Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary and (ii) immediately thereafter, we sold a 50% controlling ownership stake in the JV to WHP Global for an aggregate purchase price of $300 million in cash, and contributed initial cash of $1.25 million to the JV.
In addition, on April 1, 2026, WHP Global completed a tender offer for $100 million of our shares at a price of $45.00 per share. As a result of the tender offer, WHP Global owns approximately 7.2% of our outstanding shares of common stock and is now considered a related party.
22
Table of Contents
At the Closing, we entered into a License Agreement, pursuant to which the JV granted a license to us to design, manufacture, sell and promote certain categories of products (including the types of products that we designed, manufactured and sold as of the date of the License Agreement) in certain channels and in certain jurisdictions, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria and France. The License Agreement is royalty-bearing and subject to a guaranteed minimum royalty (“GMR”) of $50,000,000 per year (calculated pro rata based on an amount of $50,000,000 for a twelve (12) month period for the first contract year) through the end of the contract year 11, will increase one percent per year for contract years 12-21, and will be $55,231,106 for each contract year thereafter, with different royalty rates due depending on the channel under which products are sold. The initial term of the License Agreement is 10 years following the conclusion of the first contract year, and the License Agreement automatically renews for up to 12 successive renewal terms of 7 years each, unless we provide notice of non-renewal at least 24 months prior to the end of the initial or applicable renewal term. The License Agreement is only terminable by the JV if we breach our obligation to make its required guaranteed minimum payments, or to make undisputed royalty payments, in each case subject to an opportunity to cure such non-payment within a certain period of time. Additionally, in certain WHP Global monetization events, such as a qualifying public listing or majority sale, we may have the right or obligation to exchange our interest in the JV for equity in WHP Global, at the same valuation multiple as the WHP Global monetization event.
We determined that the cash invested, along with the difference between our closing price of the common stock on the day of the closing of the transaction implied a fair value of the JV of $748.6 million. The carrying amount of the intellectual property assets was $257.0 million, previously classified as Asset Held for Sale as of January 30, 2026, resulting in a gain of $491.6 million included in Gain on WHP Transaction on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Macroeconomic Challenges
Macroeconomic issues which impact consumer discretionary spending, such as realized inflation-based price increases and high interest rates have continued to have an impact on our business. Apparel purchases historically have been influenced by domestic and global economic conditions, which may negatively impact customer demand and may require higher levels of promotion in order to attract and retain customers. Macroeconomic challenges may lead to increased cost of raw materials, packaging materials, labor, energy, fuel, debt and other inputs necessary for the production and distribution of our products. Moreover, uncertainty with respect to trade policy and tariffs, including increased tariffs applicable to countries where our vendors manufacture Lands’ End product, may result in an increase in the cost of our products.
In addition, conflict‑related disruptions in global energy markets and shipping lanes in early 2026 have contributed to heightened volatility in crude oil and refined‑product prices and interruptions to certain maritime routes, which may result in higher freight and delivery costs, carrier surcharges, longer transit times, and inventory delays.
Restructuring and Other Costs
We have incurred restructuring and other charges related to cost optimization of business operations and exploring strategic alternatives. During First Quarter 2026 and First Quarter 2025, we incurred ongoing costs related to exploring strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value and we included those costs as part of restructuring and other. This process culminated in the WHP Transaction. Additionally, during First Quarter 2025, we reduced approximately 6% of corporate office positions and incurred restructuring charges, primarily severance and benefit and other related costs. The reductions in the corporate office positions were made to better align with the evolving needs of the business and to invest in key growth areas.
We incurred $23.3 million and $3.3 million of restructuring and other costs during the First Quarter 2026 and First Quarter 2025, respectively.
As of May 1, 2026, approximately $2.8 million of restructuring and other costs incurred had yet to be paid and are included in Accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Basis of Presentation
The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Lands’ End, Inc. and its subsidiaries. We hold a 50% interest in the JV, which we account for under the equity method. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
Seasonality
We experience seasonal fluctuations in our Net revenue and operating results and historically have realized a significant portion of our net revenue and earnings for the year during our fourth fiscal quarter. We generated approximately 34.0% of our net revenue in the fourth quarters of Fiscal 2025 and Fiscal 2024.
23
Table of Contents
Working capital requirements typically increase during the second and third quarters of the fiscal year as inventory builds to support peak selling periods and, accordingly, working capital requirements typically decrease during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year as inventory is sold. Cash provided by operating activities is typically higher in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year due to reduced working capital requirements during that period.
Results of Operations
The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, selected income statement data, both in dollars and as a percentage of Net revenue:
|
|
13 Weeks Ended |
|
|||||||||||||
(in thousands) |
|
May 1, 2026 |
|
|
May 2, 2025 |
|
||||||||||
Net revenue |
|
$ |
238,916 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
261,208 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) |
|
|
127,404 |
|
|
|
53.3 |
% |
|
|
128,482 |
|
|
|
49.2 |
% |
Gross profit |
|
|
111,512 |
|
|
|
46.7 |
% |
|
|
132,726 |
|
|
|
50.8 |
% |
Selling and administrative |
|
|
126,452 |
|
|
|
52.9 |
% |
|
|
123,462 |
|
|
|
47.3 |
% |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
6,100 |
|
|
|
2.6 |
% |
|
|
8,291 |
|
|
|
3.2 |
% |
Other operating expense, net |
|
|
23,068 |
|
|
|
9.7 |
% |
|
|
3,343 |
|
|
|
1.3 |
% |
Operating loss |
|
|
(44,108 |
) |
|
|
(18.5 |
)% |
|
|
(2,370 |
) |
|
|
(0.9 |
)% |
Interest expense |
|
|
5,514 |
|
|
|
2.3 |
% |
|
|
9,265 |
|
|
|
3.5 |
% |
Gain on WHP Transaction |
|
|
(491,622 |
) |
|
|
(205.8 |
)% |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
% |
Loss on extinguishment of debt |
|
|
9,172 |
|
|
|
3.8 |
% |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
% |
Other expense (income), net |
|
|
136 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
% |
|
|
(11 |
) |
|
|
(0.0 |
)% |
Income (loss) before income taxes |
|
|
432,692 |
|
|
|
181.1 |
% |
|
|
(11,624 |
) |
|
|
(4.5 |
)% |
Income tax expense (benefit) |
|
|
101,999 |
|
|
|
42.7 |
% |
|
|
(3,362 |
) |
|
|
(1.3 |
)% |
NET INCOME (LOSS) |
|
$ |
330,693 |
|
|
|
138.4 |
% |
|
$ |
(8,262 |
) |
|
|
(3.2 |
)% |
Depreciation and amortization are not included in our cost of sales because we are a reseller of inventory and do not believe that including depreciation and amortization is meaningful. As a result, our gross margins may not be comparable to other entities that include depreciation and amortization related to the sale of their product in their gross margin measure.
Definitions, Reconciliations and Uses of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to our Net income (loss) determined in accordance with GAAP, for purposes of evaluating operating performance, we report the following non-GAAP measures: Adjusted net income (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted net income (loss) is also expressed on a diluted per share basis.
We believe presenting non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors, allowing them to assess how the business performed excluding the effects of significant non-recurring or non-operational amounts. We believe the use of the non-GAAP financial measures facilitates comparing the results being reported against past and future results by eliminating amounts that we believe are not comparable between periods and assists investors in evaluating the effectiveness of our operations and underlying business trends in a manner that is consistent with management’s own methods for evaluating business performance.
Our management uses Adjusted net income (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate the operating performance of our business for comparable periods and to discuss our business with our Board of Directors, institutional investors and other market participants. Adjusted EBITDA is also used as the basis for a performance measure used in executive incentive compensation.
The methods we use to calculate our non-GAAP financial measures may differ significantly from methods other companies use to compute similar measures. As a result, any non-GAAP financial measures presented herein may not be comparable to similar measures provided by other companies. Adjusted net income (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA should not be used by investors or other third
24
Table of Contents
parties as the sole basis for formulating investment decisions as these measures may exclude a number of important cash and non-cash recurring items.
Adjusted net income (loss) is defined as net income (loss) excluding significant non-recurring or non-operational items as set forth below. Adjusted net income (loss) is also presented on a diluted per share basis. While Adjusted net income (loss) is a non-GAAP measurement, management believes that it is an important indicator of operating performance and useful to investors.
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, a reconciliation of Net income (loss) to Adjusted net income (loss) and Adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Unaudited |
|
13 Weeks Ended |
|
|||||
(in thousands, except per share amounts) |
|
May 1, 2026 |
|
|
May 2, 2025 |
|
||
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
330,693 |
|
|
$ |
(8,262 |
) |
Corporate restructuring and other |
|
|
23,290 |
|
|
|
3,332 |
|
Loss on extinguishment of debt |
|
|
9,172 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Unmitigated tariff costs |
|
|
6,800 |
|
|
|
— |
|
JV intangible asset amortization |
|
|
1,697 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Exit Costs |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
257 |
|
Gain on WHP Transaction |
|
|
(491,622 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Tax effects on adjustments (1) |
|
|
116,460 |
|
|
|
(746 |
) |
ADJUSTED NET LOSS |
|
$ |
(3,510 |
) |
|
$ |
(5,419 |
) |
ADJUSTED DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE |
|
$ |
(0.11 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.18 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding |
|
|
31,324 |
|
|
|
30,867 |
|
While Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measurement, management believes that it is an important indicator of operating performance, and is useful to investors, because EBITDA excludes the effects of financings, investing activities and tax structure by eliminating the effects of interest, depreciation and income tax.
25
Table of Contents
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, selected income statement data, both in dollars and as a percentage of Net revenue and a reconciliation of Net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA:
Unaudited |
|
13 Weeks Ended |
|
|||||||||||||
(in thousands) |
|
May 1, 2026 |
|
|
May 2, 2025 |
|
||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
|
$ |
330,693 |
|
|
|
138.4 |
% |
|
$ |
(8,262 |
) |
|
|
(3.2 |
)% |
Income tax expense (benefit) |
|
|
101,999 |
|
|
|
42.7 |
% |
|
|
(3,362 |
) |
|
|
(1.3 |
)% |
Interest expense |
|
|
5,514 |
|
|
|
2.3 |
% |
|
|
9,265 |
|
|
|
3.5 |
% |
Loss on extinguishment of debt |
|
|
9,172 |
|
|
|
3.8 |
% |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
% |
Gain on WHP Transaction |
|
|
(491,622 |
) |
|
|
(205.8 |
)% |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
% |
Other (income) expense, net |
|
|
136 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
% |
|
|
(11 |
) |
|
|
(0.0 |
)% |
Operating loss |
|
|
(44,108 |
) |
|
|
(18.5 |
)% |
|
|
(2,370 |
) |
|
|
(0.9 |
)% |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
6,100 |
|
|
|
2.6 |
% |
|
|
8,291 |
|
|
|
3.2 |
% |
Corporate restructuring and other |
|
|
23,290 |
|
|
|
9.7 |
% |
|
|
3,332 |
|
|
|
1.3 |
% |
Unmitigated tariff costs |
|
|
6,800 |
|
|
|
2.8 |
% |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
% |
JV intangible asset amortization |
|
|
1,697 |
|
|
|
0.7 |
% |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
% |
Exit costs |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
% |
|
|
257 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
% |
(Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment |
|
|
(25 |
) |
|
|
(0.0 |
)% |
|
|
11 |
|
|
|
0.0 |
% |
Adjusted EBITDA |
|
$ |
(6,246 |
) |
|
|
(2.6 |
)% |
|
$ |
9,521 |
|
|
|
3.6 |
% |
In assessing the operational performance of our business, we consider a variety of financial measures. We operate in six separate distribution channels for revenue reporting purposes: U.S. eCommerce, Europe eCommerce, Outfitters, Third Party, Licensing and Retail. A key measure in the evaluation of our business is revenue performance by distribution channel as well as consolidated Gross margin. We manage and assess the performance of each of our operating segments using variable profit, which is defined as Net revenue minus cost of sales and variable selling expenses. This segment measure excludes fixed personnel costs, incentive compensation, office occupancy, information technology, professional fees and depreciation and amortization. See Note 13, Segment Reporting for more information regarding variable profit, which is a non-GAAP measure, as well as a reconciliation of variable profit to Income (loss) before income taxes.
We use Net revenue to evaluate revenue performance for the U.S. eCommerce, Europe eCommerce, Outfitters, Third Party, Retail and Licensing distribution channels.
26
Table of Contents
Discussion and Analysis
First Quarter 2026 compared with First Quarter 2025
Net Revenue
Net revenue was $238.9 million for the First Quarter of 2026, a decrease of $22.3 million or 8.5%, from $261.2 million during the First Quarter of 2025. The decrease in revenue was driven primarily by the temporary disruption associated with the rollout of the new warehouse management system and the deliberate pacing of shipments as we ramped our distribution centers back to normal capacity. Excluding the impact of the temporary disruption, we estimate we would have delivered low single-digit revenue growth in the quarter.
U.S. Digital Segment Net revenue was $205.1 million for the First Quarter of 2026, a decrease of $22.6 million or 9.9% from $227.7 million in the First Quarter of 2025.
U.S. eCommerce Net revenue was $153.3 million for the First Quarter of 2026, a decrease of $17.4 million or 10.2%, from $170.7 million during the First Quarter of 2025. The decrease was driven by the temporary disruption associated with the rollout of the new warehouse management system and the deliberate pacing of shipments as we ramped our distribution centers back to normal capacity.
Outfitters Net revenue was $38.5 million for the First Quarter of 2026, a decrease of $4.4 million or 10.3%, from $42.9 million during the First Quarter of 2025. The decrease was driven by the temporary disruption of the new warehouse management system. Customer orders from the business uniform channel remained strong primarily driven by select enterprise accounts.
Third Party Net revenue was $13.3 million for the First Quarter of 2026, a decrease of $0.8 million or 5.7%, from $14.1 million during the First Quarter of 2025. The decrease was primarily due to prioritizing profitable high-quality sales and brand quality over lower-value promotional volume.
Europe eCommerce Net revenue was $20.5 million for the First Quarter of 2026, an increase of $2.6 million or 14.5%, from $17.9 million during the First Quarter of 2025. The increase was primarily due to strategic shift to a franchise-first assortment simplifying the business and improving inventory efficiency.
Gross Profit
Gross profit was $111.5 million for the First Quarter of 2026, a decrease of $21.2 million or 16.0% from $132.7 million during the First Quarter of 2025. Gross margin decreased approximately 410 basis points to 46.7% in the First Quarter of 2026, compared with 50.8% in the First Quarter of 2025. The gross margin decrease was primarily driven by the deleverage created by the temporary distribution center disruption, the new royalty structure associated with the JV and continued tariff headwinds.
Selling and Administrative Expenses
Selling and administrative expenses increased $3.0 million to $126.5 million or 53.0% of Net revenue in the First Quarter of 2026 compared with $123.5 million or 47.3% of Net revenue in the First Quarter of 2025. The approximately 570 basis point increase was driven by deleverage from lower net revenue and investment in digital marketing focused on new customer acquisition.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense decreased $2.2 million to $6.1 million in the First Quarter of 2026 compared with $8.3 million in the First Quarter of 2025. The decrease in depreciation and amortization is primarily driven by lower software depreciation as a result of major software projects becoming fully depreciated.
Other Operating Expense
Other operating expense, net was $23.1 million in the First Quarter of 2026 compared to $3.3 million in the First Quarter of 2025. The increase was primarily driven by restructuring and other costs incurred. See Note 1, Background and Basis of Presentation.
27
Table of Contents
Operating Loss
As a result of the above factors, Operating loss was $44.1 million in the First Quarter of 2026 compared to $2.4 million in the First Quarter of 2025.
Interest Expense
Interest expense was $5.5 million in the First Quarter of 2026 compared to $9.3 million in the First Quarter of 2025. The $3.8 million decrease was primarily driven by lower ABL Facility interest related to lower average outstanding balances and lower applicable interest rates under the Term Loan Facility. As previously announced, we used a portion of the cash proceeds from the WHP Transaction to fully repay the term loan.
Gain on WHP Transaction
Gain on transaction with WHP was $491.6 million in First Quarter of 2026 compared to none in First Quarter of 2025.
Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
Loss on extinguishment of debt was $9.2 million in First Quarter of 2026 compared to none in First Quarter of 2025.
Other Expense (Income)
Other expense was insignificant in the First Quarter of 2026 compared to insignificant other income in the First Quarter of 2025.
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense
We recorded income tax expense at an overall effective rate of 23.6% for the First Quarter 2026 and a tax benefit of 28.9% for the First Quarter of 2025, respectively. The overall effective tax rate for the 13 weeks ended May 1, 2026, varies from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21% as a result of state taxes and non-deductible expenses. The overall effective tax rate for the 13 weeks ended May 2, 2025 varies from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21% as a result of state taxes and non-deductible expenses.
Net Income (Loss)
As a result of the above factors, Net income was $330.7 million and diluted earnings per share was $10.56 in the First Quarter of 2026 compared with Net loss of $8.3 million and diluted loss per share was $0.27 in the First Quarter of 2025.
Adjusted Net Income (Loss)
Adjusted net loss was $3.5 million and Adjusted diluted loss per share was $0.11 in the First Quarter of 2026 compared to Adjusted net loss of $5.4 million and Adjusted diluted loss per share of $0.18 in the First Quarter of 2025.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA was $(6.2) million in First Quarter 2026, a decrease of 165%, compared to $9.5 million in First Quarter 2025.
U.S. Digital Segment Results of Operations
Variable Profit
U.S. Digital Segment variable profit was $34.1 million in the First Quarter of 2026, a decrease of $18.8 million compared to $52.9 million in the First Quarter of 2025. U.S. Digital Segment variable profit was 16.6% of U.S. Digital Segment revenue in the First Quarter of 2026, which is a decrease of 660 basis points compared to 23.2% of U.S. Digital Segment revenue in the First Quarter of 2025. The decrease in variable profit as a percentage of U.S. Digital Segment revenue was driven by the temporary disruption associated
28
Table of Contents
with the rollout of the new warehouse management system, the new royalty structure associated with the JV and continued tariff headwinds.
Product cost of goods sold was $76.5 million or 37.3% of U.S. Digital Segment revenue in the First Quarter of 2026 compared to $83.6 million or 36.7% of U.S. Digital Segment revenue in the First Quarter of 2025. Shipping cost of goods sold was $30.5 million or 14.9% of U.S. Digital Segment revenue in the First Quarter of 2026 compared to $26.9 million or 11.8% of U.S. Digital Segment revenue in the First Quarter of 2025. The change in Product and Shipping cost of goods sold as a percentage of U.S. Digital Segment revenue was primarily due to product assortment mix and the temporary disruption associated with the rollout of the new warehouse management system. Marketing expenses were $39.5 million or 19.3% of U.S. Digital Segment revenue in the First Quarter of 2026 compared to $39.9 million or 17.5% of U.S. Digital Segment revenue in the First Quarter of 2025. The increase in Marketing expenses as a percentage of U.S. Digital Segment revenue was primarily due to the temporary disruption associated with the rollout of the new warehouse management system.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity
Our primary need for liquidity is to fund working capital requirements of our business, which are inventory purchases, payments on debt, capital expenditures and for general corporate purposes. Our cash and cash equivalents and the ABL Facility serve as sources of liquidity for short-term working capital needs and general corporate purposes. The ABL Facility had a balance outstanding of $30.0 million on May 1, 2026, other than letters of credit. Cash generated from our net revenue and profitability, and to a lesser extent our changes in working capital, are driven by the seasonality of our business, with a significant amount of net revenue and operating cash flows generally occurring in the fourth fiscal quarter of each year. We expect that our cash on hand and cash flows from operations, along with revolving on the ABL Facility, will be adequate to meet our capital requirements and operational needs for at least the next 12 months.
ABL Facility
Our $225.0 million committed revolving ABL Facility, as amended to date, includes a $35.0 million sublimit for letters of credit and is available for working capital and other general corporate liquidity needs. The amount available to borrow is the lesser of (1) the Aggregate Commitments of $225.0 million or (2) the Borrowing Base or Loan Cap which is calculated from Eligible Inventory, Trade Receivables and Credit Card Receivables, all foregoing capitalized terms not defined herein are as defined in the ABL Facility. The balance outstanding on May 1, 2026 and May 2, 2025 was $30.0 million and $40.0 million, respectively. The balance of outstanding letters of credit was $11.5 million and $11.0 million on May 1, 2026 and May 2, 2025, respectively. The borrowing availability under the ABL Facility was $104.2 million and $86.8 million as of May 1, 2026 and May 2, 2025, respectively.
Effective with the Fifth Amendment to the ABL Facility, dated March 28, 2025 (the “Fifth Amendment”), a 0.10% adjustment to the SOFR benchmark interest rate was eliminated and the benchmark rates under the ABL Credit Agreement are, at our election, either: (1) Term SOFR (which is a forward looking term rate based on the secured overnight financing rate), or (2) a Base Rate (which is the greatest of (a) 0% per annum, (b) the federal funds rate plus 0.50%, (c) the one-month Term SOFR rate plus 1.00%, or (d) the Wells Fargo “prime rate”). The borrowing margin for SOFR Rate loans is (i) where the average daily total outstanding for the previous quarter is less than $95.0 million, 1.50%, and (ii) where the average daily total outstanding for the previous quarter is equal to or greater than $95.0 million, 1.75%. For Base Rate loans, the borrowing margin is (i) where the average daily total outstanding for the previous quarter is less than $95.0 million, 0.75%, and (ii) where the average daily total outstanding for the previous quarter is equal to or greater than $95.0 million, 1.00% (“Applicable Borrowing Margin”). The Applicable Borrowing Margin for all loans is based upon the average daily total loans outstanding for the previous quarter. The Fifth Amendment had no material interest rate impact.
The ABL Facility fees include (i) commitment fees of 0.20% or 0.30% based upon the average daily unused commitment (aggregate commitment less loans and letter of credit outstanding) under the ABL Facility for the preceding fiscal quarter, (ii) customary letter of credit fees and (iii) customary annual agent fees. The Fifth Amendment extended the maturity date of the ABL Facility to March 28, 2030. Under applicable accounting guidance, certain unamortized debt issuance costs originating from the ABL Facility are deferred and amortized over the extended term of the ABL Facility, and certain unamortized debt issuance costs have been written off. As of May 1, 2026, we had $30.0 million borrowings outstanding under the ABL Facility.
Long-Term Debt
On April 1, 2026, we fully repaid the outstanding principal balance of $234.0 million under our Term Loan Facility, together with $0.9 million of accrued and unpaid interest, using proceeds from the WHP Transaction. In connection with the repayment, we incurred a 1% prepayment premium of $2.3 million and wrote off the remaining unamortized deferred financing costs of $6.9 million.
29
Table of Contents
These items resulted in a $9.2 million loss on extinguishment of debt, which is reflected in the condensed consolidated statement of operations.
Debt Facilities
Guarantees; Security
All obligations under our ABL Facility are unconditionally guaranteed by Lands’ End, Inc. and, subject to certain exceptions, each of its existing and future direct and indirect subsidiaries.
The ABL Facility is secured by a first priority security interest in certain working capital assets of the borrowers and guarantors, primarily consisting of inventory and accounts receivable, subject to customary exceptions.
Prior to our repayment on April 1, 2026, our Term Loan Facility was secured by a second-priority security interest in such working capital assets and a first-priority security interest in certain other assets, including specified fixed assets. Upon repayment in full of the Term Loan Facility on April 1, 2026, all outstanding borrowings under the facility were extinguished and all related liens and guarantees were released.
Representations and Warranties; Covenants
Subject to specified exceptions, the ABL Facility contains customary representations and warranties and restrictive covenants that, among other things, limit Lands’ End, Inc. and its subsidiaries’ ability to incur indebtedness (including guarantees), grant liens, make investments, pay dividends or other distributions, prepay certain indebtedness, and engage in mergers or changes in the nature of their business.
Prior to its repayment on April 1, 2026, our Term Loan Facility contained financial covenants, including a quarterly maximum total leverage ratio and a monthly minimum liquidity requirement. Upon repayment in full of the Term Loan Facility on April 1, 2026, these covenants ceased to apply.
Under the ABL Facility, if excess availability falls below the greater of 10% of the Loan Cap amount or $12.0 million, we are required to comply with a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.0 to 1.0.
The ABL Facility also contains customary affirmative covenants, including reporting requirements such as delivery of periodic financial statements, compliance certificates and notices of certain events, as well as requirements to maintain insurance and, in certain circumstances, provide additional guarantees and collateral.
As of May 1, 2026, the Company was in compliance with all applicable covenants under the ABL Facility.
Events of Default
The ABL Facility includes customary events of default including non-payment of principal, interest or fees, violation of covenants, inaccuracy of representations or warranties, cross defaults related to any other material indebtedness, bankruptcy and insolvency events, invalidity or impairment of guarantees or security interests, material judgments and change of control.
Cash Flows and Capital Expenditures
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities was $74.2 million during Year-to-Date 2026 compared to Net cash used in operating activities of $22.5 million during Year-to-Date 2025. The increase in net cash used in operating activities was primarily due to the impact of the closing of the JV transaction as well as increased inventory related to the temporary distribution center disruption.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Net cash provided by investing activities was $288.6 million Year-to-Date 2026 compared to Net cash used in investing activities of $8.3 million during Year-to-Date 2025. The increase in net cash provided by investing activities was primarily due to the proceeds from the closing of the JV transaction.
For Fiscal 2026, we plan to invest approximately $40.0 million in capital expenditures for strategic investments and infrastructure, primarily in technology and general corporate needs.
30
Table of Contents
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities was $209.2 million during Year-to-Date 2026, compared to Net cash provided by financing activities of $32.4 million during Year-to-Date 2025. The increase in net cash used in financing activities is primarily due to using the majority of the $300 million in cash proceeds from the JV transaction to fully repay the term loan.
Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance-Sheet Arrangements
During the First Quarter of 2026, the Company repaid in full the outstanding balance of the Term Loan Facility. Additionally, the Company has guaranteed minimum royalty ("GMR") payment obligations of $50.0 million per year through Fiscal 2036. Except for this repayment and the GMR obligations, there have been no other material changes to our contractual obligations and off-balance-sheet arrangements as discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2026.
Financial Instruments with Off-Balance-Sheet Risk
The ABL Facility is available for working capital and other general corporate liquidity needs. The balance outstanding on May 1, 2026 and May 2, 2025 was $30.0 million and $40.0 million, respectively. The balance of outstanding letters of credit was $11.5 million and $11.0 million on May 1, 2026 and May 2, 2025, respectively.
Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
We believe that the assumptions and estimates associated with revenue, inventory valuation, indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment assessments and income taxes have the greatest potential impact on our financial statements. Therefore, we consider these to be our critical accounting policies and estimates.
For a complete discussion of our critical accounting policies, please refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 30, 2026. There have been no significant changes in our critical accounting policies or their application since January 30, 2026.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Part I, Item 1, Note 2, Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted, of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for information regarding recent accounting pronouncements.
31
Table of Contents
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This document contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, future events and performance. These statements may discuss, among other things, our variable profit, net sales, gross margin, operating expenses, operating income, net income, adjusted net income, adjusted EBITDA, cash flow, financial condition, financings, impairments, expenditures, growth, strategies, plans, achievements, dividends, capital structure, organizational structure, future store openings, market opportunities, the impact and potential benefits of the WHP Transaction and general market and industry conditions. We generally identify forward-looking statements by words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “project,” “plan,” “predict,” “believe,” “seek,” “continue,” “outlook,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “can have,” “likely,” “targeting” or the negative version of these words or comparable words. Forward-looking statements are based on beliefs and assumptions made by management using currently available information. These statements are only predictions and are not guarantees of future performance, actions or events. Also, from time to time we may discuss or present hypothetical or illustrative valuations of our interest in the JV in the event of certain circumstances occurring. There can be no assurance that such valuations will be realized or such events will occur. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if management’s underlying beliefs and assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by a forward-looking statement. These risks and uncertainties include those risks, uncertainties and factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2026 and “Part II, Item 1A Risk Factors” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended May 1, 2026. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws and regulations.
32
Table of Contents
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
The Company’s international subsidiaries operate with functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Since the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are presented in U.S. dollars, the Company must translate all components of these financial statements from the functional currencies into U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect during or at the end of the reporting period. Net revenue generated from the Europe eCommerce distribution channel represented approximately 9% of our total Net revenue during the Year-to-Date 2026. The fluctuation in the value of the U.S. dollar against other currencies affects the reported amounts of net revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities. Assuming a 10% change in foreign currency exchange rates, our Net revenue for Year-to-Date 2026 would have increased or decreased by approximately $2.1 million. Translation gains or losses, which are recorded in other comprehensive income or loss, result from translation of the assets and liabilities of our international subsidiaries into U.S. dollars. Foreign currency translation losses, net, for Year-to-Date 2026 totaled approximately $0.1 million related to our international subsidiaries in United Kingdom and Germany. Additionally, the Company has foreign currency denominated intercompany receivables and payables that when settled result in a transaction gain or loss. A 10% change in foreign currency exchanges rates would not result in a significant transaction gain or loss in earnings. The Company does not utilize financial instruments for trading purposes or hedging and has not used any derivative financial instruments to limit foreign currency exchange rate exposures. The Company does not consider our foreign earnings to be permanently reinvested.
As of May 1, 2026, the Company had $7.0 million of cash and cash equivalents denominated in foreign currency, principally in euro, British pound sterling and Hong Kong dollar.
Interest Rate Risk
The Company is subject to interest rate risk with the ABL Facility, as it requires the Company to pay interest on outstanding borrowings at variable rates. Assuming our ABL Facility was fully drawn to a principal amount equal to $225.0 million, each one percentage point change in interest rates would result in a $2.3 million change in our annual cash interest expense.
33
Table of Contents
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15 under the Exchange Act, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on their evaluation for the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of May 1, 2026, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) are effective.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
During the fiscal quarter ended May 1, 2026, the Company implemented a new warehouse management system ("WMS") as part of its ongoing supply chain modernization initiative. In connection with this implementation, the Company modified certain internal controls over financial reporting related to inventory management, including controls over inventory receiving, tracking and physical counts. The Company designed and implemented new controls associated with the WMS and updated existing controls and procedures to reflect the changed processes. Additionally, the Company designed and implemented new controls over the accounting for equity method investments, including controls over the review and recording of the Company's proportionate share of investee earnings or losses, the review and recording of the Company’s royalty payable and receivable and monitoring of investment carrying values. Other than the WMS controls modifications and the new equity method investment controls, there have been no changes in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by Rules 13a-15 under the Exchange Act during the most recently completed fiscal quarter ended May 1, 2026 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
34
Table of Contents
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is party to various claims, legal proceedings and investigations arising in the ordinary course of business. Some of these actions involve complex factual and legal issues and are subject to uncertainties. At this time, the Company is not able to either predict the outcome of these legal proceedings or reasonably estimate a potential range of loss with respect to the proceedings. While it is not feasible to predict the outcome of pending claims, proceedings and investigations with certainty, management is of the opinion that their ultimate resolution should not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, cash flows or financial position taken as a whole.
Lands’ End is the defendant in three separate lawsuits, each of which allege adverse health events and personal property damage as a result of wearing uniforms manufactured by Lands’ End: (1) Gilbert et al. v. Lands’ End, Inc., United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, Civil Action No. 3:19-cv-00823-JDP, complaint filed October 3, 2019; (2) Andrews et al. v. Lands’ End, Inc., United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, Civil Action No. 3:19-cv-01066-JDP, complaint filed on December 31, 2019, on behalf of 521 named plaintiffs, later amended to include 1,089 named plaintiffs; and (3) Davis et al. v. Lands’ End, Inc. and Lands’ End Business Outfitters, Inc., United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, Case No. 3:20-cv-00195, complaint filed on March 4, 2020. Plaintiffs in Gilbert, Andrews, and Davis seek nationwide class certification on behalf of similarly situated Delta employees.
By order dated April 20, 2020, the Court consolidated the Gilbert and Andrews cases (the “Consolidated Wisconsin Action”) and stayed the Davis case. Plaintiffs in the Consolidated Wisconsin Action and Davis each assert that the damages sustained by the members of the proposed class exceed $5,000,000. Plaintiffs in each case seek damages for personal injuries, pain and suffering, severe emotional distress, financial or economic loss, including medical services and expenses, lost income and other compensable injuries. Plaintiffs in the Consolidated Wisconsin Action seek class certification with respect to performance of the uniforms and warranty claims and maintain individual claims for personal injury by numerous named plaintiffs.
On August 18, 2021, the Court ruled on several pending motions in the Consolidated Wisconsin Action. The Court denied Plaintiffs’ motion for class certification with respect to performance of the uniforms and warranty claims. The Court denied Plaintiffs’ motion for partial summary judgment regarding crocking claims and granted Lands’ End’s motion for partial summary judgment related to certain warranty claims. In addition, giving effect to both the addition and voluntary dismissal of individual plaintiffs over the course of the litigation, the number of individual plaintiffs had been reduced from 1,089 to 603 as of August 18, 2021. On September 1, 2021, Plaintiffs filed a Rule 23(f) petition, seeking interlocutory review of the Court’s decision denying class certification. On September 22, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit denied plaintiffs’ petition.
On July 8, 2022, the Court issued an Opinion and Order in the Consolidated Wisconsin Action (the “July 8 Opinion”), ruling in the Company’s favor on several additional pending motions. The Court granted the Company’s motion to exclude Plaintiffs’ expert opinions because the opinions were not based on reliably applied and scientifically valid methods. Accordingly, because Plaintiffs failed to submit evidence sufficient to show that the uniforms were defective or that a defect in the uniforms caused Plaintiffs’ alleged health problems, the Court granted the Company’s motion for summary judgement on Plaintiffs’ personal injury claims.
After giving effect to the July 8 Opinion, the remaining claims under the Consolidated Wisconsin Action related to claims for property damage and breach of warranty. Following these rulings and an order of the court dated December 1, 2022, 277 named Plaintiffs remained in the case who claim they have suffered personal property damage as a result of dye transferring to personal items, with aggregate claims of approximately $110,000 in damages. The Court set a deadline for the parties to voluntarily resolve these remaining outstanding claims, and on July 19, 2023 the parties reported to the Court that they had reached a settlement in principle of the matter, and subsequently entered into a Confidential Settlement, fully resolving the outstanding property damage claims, which were the only remaining claims in the action.
Following the entry of the Final Order by the Court on October 12, 2023, Plaintiffs filed an appeal to the Seventh Circuit. On November 13, 2023, the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued an Order suspending the briefing schedule pending a remand to the district court for the limited purpose of issuing a revised final judgement order. On February 15, 2024, the Court of Appeals for the Seventh District remanded the case to the District Court for entry of a final judgement. On February 20, 2024, the District Court entered final judgement in favor of Lands’ End.
On October 23, 2025, the Court of Appeals affirmed the decision of the District Court to grant Lands’ End Summary Judgement on all claims and the District Court’s decision not to certify the class. On November 20, 2025, Plaintiffs filed a Petition for Rehearing, citing alleged errors in the Court of Appeals ruling. On January 9, 2026, the Seventh Circuit denied Plaintiff’s petition. On June 5, 2026,
35
Table of Contents
Plaintiffs filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking review of the Seventh Circuit’s decision. Lands’ End continues its vigorous defense of this case and believes the claims are without merit.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
The following risk factors supplement and, to the extent inconsistent therewith, supersede the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 2026, filed with the SEC on March 26, 2026. Except as set forth below, there have been no material changes to the Company's risk factors as previously disclosed.
We have incurred and could continue to incur non-cash charges due to impairment of intangible assets and long-lived assets.
As of January 30, 2026, our intangible asset consisted of our trade name, which has since been contributed to a 50/50 joint venture. The trade name is subject to testing for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired, with such testing occurring at the joint venture level. Although impairment testing is conducted within the joint venture, any impairment charge would impact the carrying value of our investment in the joint venture and could result in a corresponding impairment of our equity interest. Any event that impacts our reputation could result in impairment charges for our trade name at the joint venture level, which could adversely affect the value of our investment.
Long-lived assets, primarily property and equipment, are also subject to testing for impairment if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. A significant amount of judgment is involved in our impairment assessment. If actual results fall short of our estimates and assumptions used in estimating revenue growth, future cash flows and asset fair values, we could incur further impairment charges for intangible assets or long-lived assets, which could have an adverse effect on our results of operations.
The failure to maintain our license agreement relating to the Lands’ End brand could have a material adverse impact on our business.
Upon the closing of the WHP Transaction, we entered into a license agreement (as amended from time to time, the “License Agreement”) with the JV, pursuant to which we received a license to continue to operate our existing business in the territories where we primarily operate, subject to the terms of the License Agreement. Under the License Agreement, we are obligated to pay to the JV minimum royalties of $50,000,000 per year (calculated pro rata based on an amount of $50,000,000 for a twelve (12) month period for the first contract year) through the end of the contract year 11, will increase one percent per year for contract years 12-21, and will be $55,231,106 for each contract year thereafter. The license rights are limited to specific territories, as well as exclusive within specified trade channels with respect to certain core products and non-exclusive with respect to other categories of licensed products. The initial term of the License Agreement is 10 years following the conclusion of the first contract year, and the License Agreement automatically renews for up to 12 successive renewal terms of 7 years each, unless we provide notice of non-renewal at least 24 months prior to the end of the initial or applicable renewal term.
Currently, it is anticipated that our revenues will be generated solely from sales of products pursuant to the License Agreement. We are required under the License Agreement to make royalty payments based on our sales. These payments will be no less than the minimum payments required. These minimum payment obligations may adversely affect our liquidity and results of operations, particularly during periods of reduced sales or adverse market conditions, where the minimum payments may exceed the actual amounts we would otherwise owe to the JV. If we do not satisfy our financial obligations under the License Agreement, the JV has the right to terminate the license, subject to specified cure periods. Termination of the License Agreement would result in termination of substantially all rights necessary to operate our business using the “Lands’ End” brand, would significantly impair our ability to operate our business as currently conducted and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
If we are unable to protect or preserve the image of our brands, our reputation and our intellectual property rights, our business may be adversely affected.
Following the closing of the WHP Transaction, our intellectual property, including our trade name, is held by the JV, and the JV is responsible for maintaining and protecting it. While the JV bears responsibility for the management of these assets, we remain exposed to risks associated with the brand's reputation and the JV's ability to preserve and protect it.
Efforts by the JV to pursue licensing and wholesale relationships with third parties increases the risk of brand damage. If third parties do not adhere to certain brand standards, or if there is a failure to maintain the image of the brand due to actions by other licensees, merchandise and service quality issues, adverse publicity, governmental investigations or litigation, or other reasons, the Lands' End brand and reputation could be damaged, which could adversely affect our business and the value of our investment in the JV.
Third parties may sue us or the JV for alleged infringement of their proprietary rights. The party claiming infringement might have greater resources than we or the JV do to pursue its claims, and we or the JV could be forced to incur substantial costs and devote
36
Table of Contents
significant management resources to defend against such litigation. If the party claiming infringement were to prevail, we or the JV could be forced to discontinue the use of the related trademark or design, pay significant damages, or enter into expensive royalty or other arrangements with the prevailing party, assuming these royalty or other arrangements are economically feasible, which they may not be.
Failure to realize the benefits of the WHP Transaction could result in adverse effects on our business.
On January 26, 2026, we announced the WHP Transaction, pursuant to which, among other things, we agreed to contribute all of our intellectual property and related assets associated with the "Lands' End" brand, including all of the license agreements entered into in connection with our licensing business, to a wholly owned entity and to sell a 50% interest in that entity to WHP Global for $300 million in cash. The WHP Transaction closed in the first quarter of 2026. The success of this transaction is dependent upon, among other things, our ability to realize the full extent of the expected benefits of the transaction, including if we exchange our JV interest for an interest in WHP Global, which may occur under certain circumstances. Risks associated with the transaction include:
37
Table of Contents
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The following table presents a month-to-month summary of information with respect to purchases of common stock made during First Quarter 2026 pursuant to the 2026 Share Repurchase Program announced on April 1, 2026:
Period |
|
Total Number of Shares Purchased (1) |
|
|
Average Price Paid per Share (2) |
|
|
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (3) |
|
|
Approximate Dollar Value (in thousands) of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (3) |
|
||||
January 31 - February 27 |
|
|
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
February 28 - April 3 |
|
|
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
$ |
100,000 |
|
April 4 - May 1 |
|
|
25,640 |
|
|
$ |
10.71 |
|
|
|
25,640 |
|
|
$ |
99,725 |
|
Total |
|
|
25,640 |
|
|
$ |
10.71 |
|
|
|
25,640 |
|
|
|
|
|
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans
During the fiscal quarter ended May 1, 2026, none of the Company’s directors or executive officers
38
Table of Contents
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
The following documents are filed as exhibits to this report:
Exhibit Number |
|
Exhibit Description |
|
|
|
3.1 |
|
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Lands’ End, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by Lands’ End, Inc. on March 24, 2022 (File No. 001-09769)). |
|
|
|
3.2 |
|
Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of Lands’ End, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Lands’ End, Inc. on September 23, 2024 (File No. 001-09769)). |
|
|
|
10.1
|
|
Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2026, by and among Lands’ End, Inc., Lands’ End Direct Merchants, Inc., WHP Topco, L.P., LEWHP, LLC and LE Topco, LLC (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 1, 2026 (File No. 001-09769)).† |
|
|
|
10.2
|
|
License Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2026, by and among Lands’ End, Inc., Lands’ End Direct Merchants, Inc. and LE Topco, LLC (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 1, 2026 (File No. 001-09769)).† |
|
|
|
10.3
|
|
Voting and Support Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2026, by and among Lands’ End, Inc., Edward S. Lampert and related funds (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 1, 2026 (File No. 001-09769)).† |
|
|
|
10.4
|
|
Voting and Support Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2026, by and among Lands’ End, Inc. and LEWHP, LLC (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 1, 2026 (File No. 001-09769)).† |
|
|
|
10.5
|
|
Letter agreement by and between Lands’ End, Inc. and Andrew J. McLean, dated March 13, 2026.* |
|
|
|
10.6
|
|
Letter agreement by and between Lands’ End, Inc. and Bernard McCracken, dated March 13, 2026.* |
|
|
|
10.7
|
|
Letter agreement by and between Lands’ End, Inc. and Peter L. Gray, dated March 13, 2026.* |
|
|
|
31.1 |
|
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Required Under Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.* |
|
|
|
31.2 |
|
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Required Under Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.* |
|
|
|
32.1 |
|
Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.** |
|
|
|
101.CAL |
|
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document* |
|
|
|
101.DEF |
|
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Document* |
|
|
|
101.LAB |
|
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document* |
|
|
|
101.PRE |
|
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document*
|
104 |
|
Cover Page Interactive Data File (Embedded within the Inline XBRL document and included in Exhibit 101)* |
* Filed herewith.
** Furnished herewith.
† Schedules, exhibits and similar attachments have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. The Company will furnish supplementally copies of any such attachments to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request, provided, however, that the Company may request confidential treatment pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, for any attachments so furnished.
39
Table of Contents
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 thereunto duly authorized.
Lands’ End, Inc.
(Registrant)
By: |
/s/ Bernard McCracken |
|
Name: |
Bernard McCracken |
|
Title: |
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer) |
|
Date: June 9, 2026
40