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LightInTheBox (NYSE: LITB) swings to record 2025 profit with 65% margin

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LightInTheBox reported a strong turnaround for 2025, posting record full-year net income of $8.3 million and record fourth-quarter profit of $3.3 million, its seventh consecutive profitable quarter. Fourth-quarter revenue rose to $63.0 million, returning to year-over-year growth.

Full-year revenue was $224.3 million, down from 2024, but profitability improved sharply as full-year gross margin reached 65%, the highest since its 2013 listing. Branded apparel sales grew over 143% and contributed 17% of 2025 revenue. Operating cash flow was positive at $6.2 million.

The company also reports using AI across operations, cutting workforce needs by 58% since 2023, and is executing a share repurchase program of up to $3.0 million, having bought 502,280 ADSs for about $1.1 million as of March 20, 2026.

Positive

  • Profitability turnaround and record results: Net income swung from a $2.5 million loss in 2024 to $8.3 million profit in 2025, with a record quarterly profit of $3.3 million, seven consecutive profitable quarters, and gross margin reaching a record 65%.

Negative

  • Revenue contraction despite profit growth: Full-year revenues fell to $224.3 million from $255.3 million in 2024, indicating the earnings recovery was driven more by margin and efficiency gains than by top-line expansion.

Insights

Record profits and margin expansion mark a clear earnings turnaround.

LightInTheBox moved from a $2.5 million loss in 2024 to net income of $8.3 million in 2025, while fourth-quarter profit reached $3.3 million. Adjusted EBITDA improved to $9.9 million for the year, showing stronger underlying operations.

Profitability came despite full-year revenue declining to $224.3 million. A key driver was mix and efficiency: gross margin hit 65%, the highest since 2013, helped by a growing branded apparel segment and AI-driven cost and workforce optimization.

The company’s branded apparel business, which grew over 143% and reached 17% of 2025 revenue, plus positive operating cash flow of $6.2 million, supports its consumer lifestyle repositioning. A share repurchase program authorizing up to $3.0 million in ADS buybacks, with about $1.1 million already executed, further underscores confidence in its capital position.

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the month of March 2026

 

Commission File Number: 001-35942

 

LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd.

 

4 Pandan Crescent #03-03

Singapore (128475)

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

 

x Form 20-F                 ¨ Form 40-F

 

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit 99.1 – LightInTheBox Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

 

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  LIGHTINTHEBOX HOLDING CO., LTD.
   
  By: /s/ Jian He
  Name: Jian He
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

Date: March 24, 2026

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

LightInTheBox Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results

 

Record Full year Profit of $8.3 million

Record Quarterly Profit of $3.3 Million

Delivers Seventh Consecutive Profitable Quarter

Regains Quarterly Revenue Growth

 

SINGAPORE, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: LITB) ("LightInTheBox" or the "Company"), a global consumer lifestyle company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.

 

Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights

 

·Total Revenues were $63.0 million, a 9% increase year over year, compared to a 34% decline in the first quarter of 2025, a 15% decrease in the second quarter of 2025 and a 3% decrease in the third quarter of 2025, marking renewed top-line growth.

 

·Gross Profit was $39.3 million, compared with $33.9 million in the same quarter last year.

 

·Gross Margin improved to 62.5% from 58.7% in the same quarter last year, driven by higher-margin proprietary product lines and bespoke offerings like print-on-demand apparel.

 

·Operating Expenses were $36.0 million, compared with $33.3 million in the same quarter last year.

 

oFulfillment Expenses increased by 7% year over year to $4.3 million.

 

oSelling and Marketing Expenses increased by 15% year over year to $26.6 million.

 

oGeneral and Administrative Expenses decreased by 15% year over year to $5.3 million, of which Research and Development expenses were $2.5 million.

 

·Net Income reached $3.3 million, compared with $0.5 million in the same quarter last year, marking record quarterly profit since 2022 and sustained profitability amidst industry challenges.

 

·Adjusted EBITDA was $3.7 million, compared with $1.0 million in the same quarter last year.

 

Full Year 2025 Financial Highlights

 

·Total Revenues were $224.3 million, a 12% decrease year over year, primarily due to the Company’s pivot to focus on profitability in a highly competitive e-commerce environment, with declines moderating significantly from the first quarter of 2025 to the third quarter of 2025, and the fourth quarter regaining positive growth.

 

·Gross Profit was $145.9 million, compared with $153.5 million in 2024.

 

·Gross Margin improved to 65.0% from 60.1% in 2024, the highest level since becoming a public company in 2013, driven by the successful introduction of higher-margin proprietary product lines.

 

 

 

·Operating Expenses decreased by 11% year over year to $137.9 million, mainly attributable to reduced revenue and enhanced cost management.

 

oFulfillment Expenses decreased by 12% year over year to $16.6 million.

 

oSelling and Marketing Expenses decreased by 8% year over year to $102.5 million.

 

oGeneral and Administrative Expenses decreased by 24% year over year to $19.6 million, of which Research and Development expenses were $10.3 million.

 

·Net Income reached $8.3 million, a record level since 2022, compared with a loss of $2.5 million in 2024, showcasing remarkable profitability turnaround.

 

·Adjusted EBITDA was $9.9 million, compared with a loss of $0.1 million in 2024.

 

“We are very pleased to report excellent results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, which marked our successful transformation into a global consumer lifestyle company,” commented Jian He, CEO of LightInTheBox. “We have engineered a remarkable business turnaround by achieving seven consecutive profitable quarters, with the latest quarterly revenue regaining positive year-over-year growth and profit reaching a record high. Our strategy of evolving the LightInTheBox online platform into a consumer lifestyle company is clearly working. By capturing consumer preferences and sentiment, we offer differentiated products that drive consumer engagement through deep emotional resonance”.

 

“The LightInTheBox online platform focuses on festivals, holidays, and special occasions, offering highly customized, non-standard products that address consumers’ sentimental and lifestyle requirements rather than purely functional needs, thus allowing us to command premium pricing. To further complement and strengthen our positioning as a consumer lifestyle company, we adopted a brand matrix strategy by launching three proprietary apparel brands successively since 2024 in women’s fashion, golf apparel and light party dress. These brands build around the social attributes of women aged 30 and above, delivering emotional value and a more relaxed, enjoyable lifestyle experience across scenarios such as vacations, social golf, and parties”.

 

“Together, the LightInTheBox online business and the new brands create powerful synergies, tugging on heartstrings and forging emotional connections with our core customers. Such two-pronged unified approach towards consumer lifestyle positioning has yielded great results. Our branded apparel business grew over 143% in 2025 and already accounted for 17% of total revenue in 2025. We achieved a full-year gross margin of 65%, the highest level since becoming a public company in 2013, along with positive operating cash flow of $6.2 million. In addition, we have fully embraced AI to capture the real-time market trend and drive operational efficiency across all aspects of our business. End to end AI automation has contributed to a workforce optimization of 58% since 2023. Looking ahead to 2026, we remain committed in our continued transformation to becoming a global consumer lifestyle company and are confident in our ability to deliver overall revenue and profit growth,” Mr. He concluded.

 

Share Repurchase Program

 

On March 31, 2025, the Company’s board of directors authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to $0.7 million of its ordinary shares in the form of ADSs no later than June 30, 2025. The Company has since extended the share repurchase program through December 31, 2025, then further to June 30, 2026, with total repurchase amount up to $3.0 million. As of March 20, 2026, the Company has repurchased 502,280 ADSs with a total aggregate value of approximately $1.1 million.

 

 

 

Conference Call

 

The Company will hold an earnings conference call to discuss the results at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on March 24, 2026 (8:00 p.m. Hong Kong/Singapore Time on the same day).

 

Preregistration Information

 

Participants can register for the conference call by going to https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10053714-at7ro6.html . Upon registration, participants will receive dial-in numbers, an event passcode, and a unique access PIN.

 

To join the conference, simply dial the number in the calendar invite you receive after preregistering, enter the event passcode followed by your unique access PIN, and you will be connected to the conference instantly.

 

A telephone replay will be available two hours after the conclusion of the conference call through March 31, 2026. The dial-in details are:

 

US/Canada:  +1-855-883-1031
Singapore:  800-101-3223
Hong Kong, China:  800-930-639
Replay PIN:  10053714

 

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's Investor Relations website at https://ir.ador.com.

 

About LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd.

 

Founded in 2007, LightInTheBox is a global direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce company dedicated to delivering a joyful lifestyle to consumers worldwide. Leveraging AI-driven market insights and agile supply chain systems, it aims to capture consumer preferences and sentiment to offer differentiated products, driving consumer engagement through deep emotional resonance. LightInTheBox also adopts a brand matrix strategy by launching its own apparel brands such as Ador to further strengthen its position as a consumer lifestyle company. Additionally, LightInTheBox offers a comprehensive suite of services to e-commerce companies, including advertising, supply chain management, payment processing, order fulfillment, and shipping and delivery solutions.

 

For more information, please visit https://ir.ador.com.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measure

 

In evaluating the business, the Company considers and uses a non-GAAP measure, Adjusted EBITDA, as a supplemental measure to review and assess operating performance. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). The Company's non-GAAP financial measure excludes share-based compensation expenses, depreciation and amortization expenses, interest income, interest expenses and income tax benefit / (expense).

 

 

 

The Company presents this non-GAAP financial measure because it is used by management to evaluate operating performance and formulate business plans. The Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measure helps identify underlying trends in its business. The Company also believes that the non-GAAP financial measure could provide further information about the Company's results of operations and enhance the overall understanding of the Company's past performance and future prospects.

 

The non-GAAP financial measure is not defined under U.S. GAAP and is not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measure has limitations as an analytical tool. The Company's non-GAAP financial measure does not reflect all items of income and expenses that affect the Company's operations and does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. Further, the non-GAAP measure may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited. The Company compensates for the limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measure to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating performance. The Company encourages you to review the Company's financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

 

For more information on the non-GAAP financial measure, please see the table captioned "Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this press release.

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "potential," "continue," "ongoing," "targets" and similar statements. Among other things, statements that are not historical facts, including statements about LightInTheBox's beliefs and expectations, the business outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as LightInTheBox's strategic and operational plans, are or contain forward-looking statements.

 

LightInTheBox may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: LightInTheBox's goals and strategies; LightInTheBox's future business development, results of operations and financial condition; the expected growth of the global online retail market; LightInTheBox's ability to attract customers and further enhance customer experience and product offerings; LightInTheBox's ability to strengthen its supply chain efficiency and optimize its logistics network; LightInTheBox's expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its products; competition; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions; changes in tariffs and trade policies; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in LightInTheBox's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and LightInTheBox does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

 

Investor Relations Contact

 

Investor Relations
LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd.
Email: ir@ador.com

 

Serena Huang
Octans Capital Group
Email: Serena.huang@octanscap.com

 

 

 

LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(U.S. dollars in thousands, or otherwise noted)

 

   As of December 31,   As of December 31, 
   2024   2025 
ASSETS          
Current Assets          
Cash and cash equivalents   17,945    23,629 
Restricted cash   1,800    2,319 
Accounts receivable, net   976    1,355 
Inventories   3,641    4,943 
Prepayments and other current assets, net   2,610    1,884 
Total current assets   26,972    34,130 
           
Property and equipment, net   2,185    1,313 
Intangible assets, net   2,745    2,180 
Goodwill   26,663    27,800 
Operating lease right-of-use assets   9,930    6,068 
Long-term rental deposits   806    434 
Long-term investments   73    77 
TOTAL ASSETS   69,374    72,002 
           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT          
Current Liabilities          
Short-term borrowings   685    715 
Accounts payable   10,378    12,309 
Advance from customers   8,357    9,194 
Operating lease liabilities   4,047    2,818 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   54,091    48,956 
Total current liabilities   77,558    73,992 
           
Operating lease liabilities   4,780    1,886 
Deferred tax liabilities   101    107 
Unrecognized tax benefits   107    - 
TOTAL LIABILITIES   82,546    75,985 
           
SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT          
Ordinary shares   17    17 
Additional paid-in capital   282,766    280,646 
Treasury shares   (30,880)   (29,392)
Statutory reserves   390    396 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (3,265)   (1,723)
Accumulated deficit   (262,200)   (253,927)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT   (13,172)   (3,983)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT   69,374    72,002 

 

 

 

LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data, or otherwise noted)

 

  

Three Months Ended

December 31,

  

Twelve Months Ended

December 31,

 
   2024   2025   2024   2025 
Revenues                
Product sales   55,093    60,797    243,700    215,775 
Services and others   2,657    2,163    11,587    8,540 
Total revenues   57,750    62,960    255,287    224,315 
Cost of revenues                    
Product sales   (22,711)   (23,185)   (98,926)   (76,683)
Services and others   (1,122)   (431)   (2,869)   (1,756)
Total Cost of revenues   (23,833)   (23,616)   (101,795)   (78,439)
Gross profit   33,917    39,344    153,492    145,876 
Operating expenses                    
Fulfillment   (4,016)   (4,292)   (18,932)   (16,593)
Selling and marketing   (23,135)   (26,614)   (111,919)   (102,498)
General and administrative   (6,189)   (5,281)   (25,735)   (19,562)
Other operating income, net   48    198    876    743 
Total operating expenses   (33,292)   (35,989)   (155,710)   (137,910)
Income / (loss) from operations   625    3,355    (2,218)   7,966 
Interest income   3    1    90    7 
Interest expense   -    (4)   -    (17)
Other (expense) / income, net   (220)   3    (400)   262 
Total other (expense) / income   (217)   -    (310)   252 
Income / (loss) before income taxes   408    3,355    (2,528)   8,218 
Income tax benefit / (expense)   44    (46)   39    61 
Net income / (loss)   452    3,309    (2,489)   8,279 
Net income / (loss) attributable to LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd.   452    3,309    (2,489)   8,279 
                     
Weighted average numbers of shares used in calculating net income / (loss) per ordinary share                    
-Basic   220,658,110    217,505,592    221,126,969    219,414,228 
-Diluted   221,012,821    217,658,394    221,126,969    219,574,568 
                     
Net income / (loss) per ordinary share                    
-Basic   0.00    0.02    (0.01)   0.04 
-Diluted   0.00    0.02    (0.01)   0.04 
                     
Net income / (loss) per ADS (12 ordinary shares equal to 1 ADS)                    
-Basic   0.02    0.18    (0.14)   0.45 
-Diluted   0.02    0.18    (0.14)   0.45 

 

 

 

LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd.

Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results

(U.S. dollars in thousands, or otherwise noted)

 

  

Three Months Ended

December 31,

  

Twelve Months Ended

December 31,

 
   2024   2025   2024   2025 
Net income / (loss)   452    3,309    (2,489)   8,279 
Less: Interest income   3    1    90    7 
  Interest expense   -    (4)   -    (17)
  Income tax benefit / (expense)   44    (46)   39    61 
  Depreciation and amortization   (510)   (322)   (2,198)   (1,601)
EBITDA   915    3,680    (420)   9,829 
Less: Share-based compensation   (49)   (5)   (345)   (92)
Adjusted EBITDA*   964    3,685    (75)   9,921 

 

* Adjusted EBITDA represents net income / (loss) before share-based compensation expense, interest income, interest expense, income tax benefit / (expense) and depreciation and amortization expenses.

 

 

FAQ

How did LightInTheBox (LITB) perform financially in full-year 2025?

LightInTheBox generated record net income of $8.3 million in 2025. Revenue was $224.3 million, down from 2024, but margins improved significantly. Gross margin reached 65%, the highest since its 2013 listing, and Adjusted EBITDA rose to $9.9 million, reflecting stronger operations.

What were LightInTheBox (LITB) results for the fourth quarter of 2025?

Fourth-quarter 2025 revenue increased to $63.0 million with net income of $3.3 million. This marked the company’s seventh consecutive profitable quarter and a return to year-over-year revenue growth, supported by higher gross profit of $39.3 million and tighter operating cost control.

How important is the branded apparel segment for LightInTheBox (LITB)?

Branded apparel is becoming a key growth engine for LightInTheBox. The company reports that branded apparel revenue grew over 143% in 2025 and contributed 17% of total revenue, supporting its strategy to position as a consumer lifestyle company focused on emotional, higher-margin products.

What cost and efficiency measures did LightInTheBox (LITB) highlight for 2025?

LightInTheBox emphasized AI-driven efficiency and workforce optimization. End-to-end AI automation has contributed to a 58% workforce optimization since 2023, while operating expenses fell year over year. These measures supported the 65% gross margin and helped turn a prior-year loss into solid profitability.

Does LightInTheBox (LITB) have a share repurchase program in place?

Yes, LightInTheBox has an active share repurchase program. The board authorized repurchases of up to $3.0 million of ordinary shares in ADS form through June 30, 2026. As of March 20, 2026, it had repurchased 502,280 ADSs for approximately $1.1 million.

What non-GAAP metric does LightInTheBox (LITB) use and why?

LightInTheBox uses Adjusted EBITDA as its key non-GAAP metric. Adjusted EBITDA excludes share-based compensation, interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Management believes it helps reveal underlying operating performance and trends, and reconciles this measure to GAAP net income in its financial tables.

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