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Arhaus, Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 7 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 5 new, 11 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net revenue rose slightly to $314 million: Net revenue was $314 million, up 0.9% year over year and above the midpoint of the Company's guidance range. Management described it as the highest first-quarter net revenue in company history. Source
  • Net income and adjusted EBITDA declined: Net and comprehensive income fell 54.5% to $2 million, and adjusted EBITDA fell 3.1% to $18 million. Income from operations was $2.1 million, against $5.4 million a year earlier. Source
  • Both comparable sales measures declined: Comparable Delivered Sales fell 1.7% and Comparable Written Sales fell 5.7% for the quarter. The written measure uses a 13-month comparable Showroom definition. Source
  • Written sales improved as quarter went on: Management said written sales showed meaningful improvement as the quarter progressed, after a 5.7% decline for the full quarter. Source
  • Prior-year second quarter is a tough comparison: Management said second-quarter results are to be read against the prior-year quarter, when the Dallas Distribution Center ramped ahead of schedule and converted first-quarter demand into revenue. Source
  • Cash fell after special dividend: Cash and cash equivalents were $177 million, down 30.1% from year-end. The company reported no long-term debt at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Full-year 2026 guidance reaffirmed: Management reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance for net revenue, net income, adjusted EBITDA, capital expenditures and other estimates, and gave new second-quarter ranges. Source

“We achieved the highest first-quarter net revenue in Arhaus history, reflecting the strength of our operating model, the resilience of our client base, and the disciplined execution of our team.”

John Reed, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net revenue SourceFull-year 2026$1.43 billion to $1.47 billionKept
Net revenue growth SourceFull-year 20263.7% to 6.6%Kept
Comparable delivered sales SourceFull-year 20260% to 3%Kept
Net income SourceFull-year 2026$66 million to $75 millionKept
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFull-year 2026$150 million to $161 millionKept
Company-funded capital expenditures SourceFull-year 2026$70 million to $90 millionKept
Depreciation and amortization SourceFull-year 2026$50 million to $55 millionKept
Fully diluted shares SourceFull-year 2026~142 millionKept
Effective tax rate SourceFull-year 2026~28.2%
Showroom openings SourceFull-year 20264 to 6 new ShowroomsKept
Total Showroom Projects SourceFull-year 202610 to 14Kept
Net Unit Growth SourceFull-year 2026mid-single-digitsKept
Net revenue SourceSecond quarter 2026$350 million to $370 millionNew
Net revenue growth SourceSecond quarter 2026(2.4)% to 3.2%New
Comparable delivered sales SourceSecond quarter 2026(5)% to 0%New
Net income SourceSecond quarter 2026$19 million to $24 millionNew
Adjusted EBITDA SourceSecond quarter 2026$40 million to $49 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance kept: Full-year 2026 guidance was reaffirmed, with no change to the ranges given in the prior release. Source
  • New guidance: Second-quarter 2026 guidance was given, covering net revenue, growth, comparable delivered sales, net income and adjusted EBITDA. Source
  • Ended: The first-quarter 2026 guidance period closed, and reported net revenue came in above the midpoint of that range. Source
  • New: Guidance excludes any benefit from potential IEEPA tariff refunds, a point the prior release did not contain. Source
  • New: The comparable sales metrics were renamed, with Comparable Delivered Sales replacing Comparable Growth and Comparable Written Sales replacing Demand Comparable Growth. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net revenue rose slightly to $314 million: Net revenue was $314 million, up 0.9% year over year and above the midpoint of the Company's guidance range. Management described it as the highest first-quarter net revenue in company history. Source
  • Net income and adjusted EBITDA declined: Net and comprehensive income fell 54.5% to $2 million, and adjusted EBITDA fell 3.1% to $18 million. Income from operations was $2.1 million, against $5.4 million a year earlier. Source
  • Both comparable sales measures declined: Comparable Delivered Sales fell 1.7% and Comparable Written Sales fell 5.7% for the quarter. The written measure uses a 13-month comparable Showroom definition. Source
  • Comparable delivered sales above guidance midpoint: Comparable Delivered Sales was above the midpoint of the Company's guidance range for the quarter, and net revenue was also above that midpoint. Source

Demand and order book

  • Written sales improved as quarter went on: Management said written sales showed meaningful improvement as the quarter progressed, after a 5.7% decline for the full quarter. Source
  • Prior-year second quarter is a tough comparison: Management said second-quarter results are to be read against the prior-year quarter, when the Dallas Distribution Center ramped ahead of schedule and converted first-quarter demand into revenue. Source
  • Macro uncertainty weighed on written sales: Management cited broader macro uncertainty as creating some near-term pressure on Comparable Written Sales this quarter. Source

“Based on the strength of our business and improving Comparable Written Sales trends, we remain confident in our full-year 2026 outlook and we are reaffirming our guidance.”

Michael Lee, Chief Financial Officer

Costs and margins

  • Gross margin dollars declined: Gross margin was $114.4 million against $115.6 million a year earlier, as cost of goods sold rose to $199.8 million from $195.8 million. Source
  • Selling, general and administrative costs rose: Selling, general and administrative expenses rose 1.9% to $112 million, while equity based compensation was $2.6 million against $1.6 million a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin eased: Adjusted EBITDA was 5.7% of net revenue against 6.0% a year earlier, with management citing a focus on cost control. Source
  • Inventory rose from year-end: Net merchandise inventory was $369 million, up 9.0% from December 31, 2025, and merchandise inventory used $30.7 million of operating cash flow. Source

Showroom network and formats

  • 107 showrooms, count unchanged: The Company operated 107 Showrooms at quarter end, the same count as year-end, made up of 90 Traditional Showrooms, 9 Design Studios and 8 Lofts. Source
  • Ashburn opened and Park Meadows expanded: A Traditional Showroom opened in Ashburn, Virginia in April, and the Park Meadows, Colorado showroom expansion was completed in early May. Source
  • Most showrooms are mature: Mature showrooms, open more than 36 months, were 64% of the portfolio, while showrooms opened within the last 24 months were 24%. Source

“While the operating environment is challenging, we remain disciplined in how we are managing the business, with a focus on controlling costs, prioritizing high-return investments, and maintaining flexibility while continuing to invest in the long-term growth of Arhaus.”

Michael Lee, Chief Financial Officer

Clients and interior designers

  • Interior designer count rose to 146: Total interior designers rose to 146 from 142 at year-end, while Showrooms with interior designers fell to 96 from 97. Source
  • Comparable metrics use different showroom sets: Comparable Written Sales uses a 13-month definition and Comparable Delivered Sales a 15-month definition, reflecting differences in order timing, backlog and revenue recognition. Source
  • Omni-channel model links client touchpoints: Management describes an integrated omni-channel model linking Showroom, interior design, eCommerce and catalog touchpoints. Source

Cash, balance sheet and shareholder returns

  • Cash fell after special dividend: Cash and cash equivalents were $177 million, down 30.1% from year-end. The company reported no long-term debt at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Operating cash flow was negative: Net cash used in operating activities was $10 million and net cash used in investing activities was $16 million, giving free cash flow of negative $25.6 million. Source
  • Landlord contributions partly funded capex: Company-funded capital expenditures were $13 million for the quarter, with landlord contributions of $3 million. Source
  • Special dividend declared at $0.35 per share: The Board declared the special dividend on February 17, 2026, at $0.35 per share, with a March 18 record date and March 31 payment. Source

Full-year and second-quarter guidance

  • Full-year 2026 guidance reaffirmed: Management reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance for net revenue, net income, adjusted EBITDA, capital expenditures and other estimates, and gave new second-quarter ranges. Source
  • Second-quarter net revenue range set: Second-quarter net revenue is guided to $350 million to $370 million, with growth of (2.4)% to 3.2% and comparable delivered sales of (5)% to 0%. Source
  • Full-year net income and EBITDA ranges: Full-year net income is guided to $66 million to $75 million and adjusted EBITDA to $150 million to $161 million, with second-quarter ranges of $19 million to $24 million and $40 million to $49 million. Source
  • Tax rate estimate higher: The effective tax rate estimate is about 28.2%, up from about 26% in the prior release. Source

Showroom growth and investment plan

  • 2026 project mix by type: The 2026 pipeline has 4 to 6 new openings, 4 to 5 relocations and 2 to 3 renovations or expansions, for Total Showroom Projects of 10 to 14. Source
  • Unit economics targets at maturity: Targets at maturity include Traditional Showroom net revenue above $10 million, contribution margin of about 32% before D&A, and cash payback under two years. Source
  • Competitive reasons limit location disclosure: Management does not disclose planned Showroom locations for competitive reasons, and reports more detail on projects after completion in quarterly disclosures. Source

Coming up, as management said on 7 May 2026

  • Tariff refund guidance review: The Company will assess any effect of potential IEEPA tariff refunds and update guidance if necessary once there is more clarity. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Comparable Delivered Sales Source-1.7%
Comparable Written Sales Source-5.7%
Inventory Source$369 million, up 9.0% from December 31, 2025
Showroom count Source107 across 31 states
Gross margin Source$114 million, down 1.0%

Risks management discussed

  • External: Management said the company continues to operate in a challenging environment, while it remains confident in the full-year 2026 guidance. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: The prior-year second quarter benefited from the Dallas Distribution Center ramping ahead of schedule. Source
  • Not stated: Management said the planned Total Showroom Projects are expected to fall within the full-year 2026 guidance range. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.