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Arhaus, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 raised, 5 new, 9 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net revenue grew 7.4%: Second-quarter revenue reached $385 million, above the high end of the company’s guidance range. Source
  • Written sales reversed first-quarter decline: Comparable Written Sales rose 12.5% after a 5.7% first-quarter decline; year-to-date comparable written sales are 2.8%. Source
  • Newest collections resonating: Management said customization continues to gain momentum and clients are engaging across product categories. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin rose: Adjusted EBITDA was $70 million, 18.3% of net revenue against 16.8% a year earlier, and includes the tariff recovery benefit. Source
  • Tariff benefit of $23.8 million: Of the benefit, $15.5 million related to inventory sold before April 2026 and $8.3 million to inventory sold during the quarter, recorded in cost of goods sold. Source
  • Special dividend drove cash outflow: The $49 million special cash dividend paid in March was the main reason cash fell in the period. Source

“Exceptional product has been the foundation of Arhaus for 40 years, and our second-quarter performance reinforces how deeply clients value quality, craftsmanship, and personalization.”

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$71 million to $80 millionRaised from $66 million to $75 million
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFull-year 2026$160 million to $171 millionRaised from $150 million to $161 million
Net revenue SourceQ3 2026$355 million to $375 millionNew
Net revenue growth SourceQ3 20263.0% to 8.8%New
Comparable Delivered Sales SourceQ3 2026(1)% to 5%New
Net income SourceQ3 2026$8 million to $13 millionNew
Adjusted EBITDA SourceQ3 2026$26 million to $34 millionNew
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~ 29.0%Raised from ~ 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-digitKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year net income and Adjusted EBITDA ranges raised to reflect the recognized IEEPA tariff recovery benefit. Source
  • New guidance: Third-quarter 2026 guidance given for net revenue, comparable delivered sales, net income and Adjusted EBITDA; prior release gave second-quarter ranges. Source
  • Guidance kept: Full-year net revenue and comparable delivered sales ranges maintained. Source
  • New: A special U.S. Customs and Border Protection refund program was launched for IEEPA tariffs, and the company has recognized refund benefits in the quarter. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net revenue grew 7.4%: Second-quarter revenue reached $385 million, above the high end of the company’s guidance range. Source
  • Delivered sales comparison up 4.0%: Year-to-date comparable delivered sales stand at 1.4%, with second-quarter growth also above the top of the guidance range. Source
  • Written sales reversed first-quarter decline: Comparable Written Sales rose 12.5% after a 5.7% first-quarter decline; year-to-date comparable written sales are 2.8%. Source
  • Gross margin dollars rose: Gross margin was $172 million, up from $148 million a year earlier, and includes the tariff recoveries described below. Source
  • Net income and diluted EPS rose: Net and comprehensive income was $40 million. Diluted EPS was $0.28 against $0.25 a year earlier; six-month diluted EPS was $0.30. Source

Showroom network and projects

  • 109 Showrooms at quarter end: The company operated 109 Showrooms across 31 states, with 91 Traditional Showrooms, 9 Design Studios and 9 Lofts. Source
  • Four Showroom projects completed: Two of the four were new openings, one a relocation in Westlake, Ohio, and one an expansion in Lone Tree, Colorado. Source
  • Newer Showrooms form large share: Showrooms open 36 months or less make up 36% of the portfolio, and 64% are mature; management said newer locations support embedded future revenue growth. Source
  • Unit economics targets at maturity: Traditional Showroom targets are net revenue above $10 million, about 32% contribution margin before D&A, under two-year cash payback, and company-funded capex of about $4 to 6 million. Source

“Our second-quarter performance reflected disciplined execution across the business.”

Michael Lee, Chief Financial Officer

Products and customers

  • Newest collections resonating: Management said customization continues to gain momentum and clients are engaging across product categories. Source
  • Product pipeline and storytelling ahead: The company described an exciting product pipeline and compelling storytelling ahead, and said it is well positioned to inspire more clients. Source
  • Interior designer headcount rose: Total interior designers were 152, up from 142 at year-end, across 97 Showrooms with interior designers. Source

Costs and margins

  • Selling and admin costs grew faster: Selling, general and administrative expenses were $118 million, against $101 million a year earlier, growing faster than net revenue. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin rose: Adjusted EBITDA was $70 million, 18.3% of net revenue against 16.8% a year earlier, and includes the tariff recovery benefit. Source
  • Operating income increased: Income from operations was $54.3 million for the quarter, compared with $46.8 million a year earlier. Source

IEEPA tariff refunds

  • Tariff benefit of $23.8 million: Of the benefit, $15.5 million related to inventory sold before April 2026 and $8.3 million to inventory sold during the quarter, recorded in cost of goods sold. Source
  • Refund request of $37.8 million: The company requested $37.8 million of refunds and said it believes recovery is probable. Source
  • Receivable recognized at June 30: A $32.7 million receivable was recognized within prepaid and other current assets at June 30. Source
  • Refunds received by August 6: By August 6 the company had received $37.8 million in tariff refunds and $1.3 million in interest. Source
  • Inventory cost reductions recorded: A further $14.0 million was recorded, mainly as reductions in inventory cost within merchandise inventory at June 30. Source

Demand and order book

  • First-quarter written sales had declined: The prior release reported that comparable written sales declined in the first quarter, before the second-quarter increase.
  • Client deposits rose to $264 million: Client deposits were up 11.8% from year-end, based on the balance sheet. Source
  • Prior-year second quarter comparison: The prior-year second quarter included bringing Dallas distribution in-house, which converted first-quarter demand into revenue more efficiently and at higher volume than expected.

Cash, capital and shareholder returns

  • Cash balance declined: Cash and cash equivalents were $226 million at June 30, down from year-end. Source
  • Special dividend drove cash outflow: The $49 million special cash dividend paid in March was the main reason cash fell in the period. Source
  • Six-month operating cash flow: Operating cash flow totaled $60 million for the first six months of 2026. Source
  • Free cash flow lower for six months: Free cash flow, operating cash flow less investing cash outflow, was $22.9 million for six months versus $39.8 million a year earlier. Source
  • Capital spending and landlord funding: Company-funded capital expenditures were $29 million for the six months, with landlord contributions of $8 million. Source
  • Inventory up since year-end: Net merchandise inventory was $354 million at June 30, compared with $339 million at December 31, 2025. Source

Strategy and investment

  • Digital transformation progressing: The CFO said the company made meaningful progress on digital transformation initiatives supporting the next phase of growth. Source
  • Disciplined investment and efficiency focus: Management said it will keep disciplined execution, invest thoughtfully in long-term growth capabilities, and improve operational efficiency. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 August 2026

  • Tariff recoveries partly reinvested: Management expects to reinvest part of the recoveries in strategic growth initiatives and offset elevated operating costs, with the rest in profitability guidance. Source
  • Showroom details follow completion: Locations of planned Showroom projects are withheld for competitive reasons, and details are given after completion in quarterly disclosures. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Comparable delivered sales Source4.0% in second quarter; 1.4% year-to-date
Comparable written sales Source12.5% in second quarter; 2.8% year-to-date
Inventory Source$354 million at June 30, 2026
Store openings and count Source2 new Showrooms in quarter; 109 Showrooms at June 30
Gross margin Source$172 million in second quarter, up 16.1%

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Management said guidance reflects uncertainty in the consumer environment, geopolitical conditions, and timing of written-to-delivered sales conversion. Source
  • External: The prior release excluded any tariff refund benefit from guidance until the amount was confirmed.

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Management said key financial metrics were above the high end of the guidance range. Source
  • Not stated: Management said the 2026 Showroom project pipeline is expected to sit within the full-year guidance range. Source
  • Not stated: The prior release said guidance would be updated for tariff refunds once clarity improved; the current release updates net income and Adjusted EBITDA.

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.