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Arhaus, Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 raised, 5 new, 9 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net revenue rose 6.8%: Net revenue rose 6.8% to $368 million, within guidance. Net and comprehensive income fell 36.0% to $8 million, and Adjusted EBITDA fell 12.3% to $27 million. Source
  • Costs rose faster than revenue: Selling, general and administrative expenses rose 14.8% to $134 million, against gross margin up 8.2% to $144 million. Income from operations was $10.1 million versus $16.4 million. Source
  • Fuel and transport costs cited: Management cited continued fuel and transportation cost pressures as a reason full-year net income and Adjusted EBITDA guidance was held rather than raised. Source
  • Written sales up 13.9%: Comparable Written Sales rose 13.9% in the quarter, bringing year-to-date growth to 6.7%, after 12.5% in the second quarter and a 5.7% decline in the first. Source
  • Client deposits up 37.7%: Client deposits were $325 million at September 30, up 37.7% from December 31, 2025. Source
  • Full-year revenue and delivered sales raised: Full-year net revenue guidance is now $1.465 billion to $1.485 billion, and Comparable Delivered Sales guidance is 2.5% to 4%, both raised on client demand. Source
  • Free cash flow reached $114.8 million: Operating cash flow was $173 million for nine months and investing outflow was $58 million, giving free cash flow of $114.8 million against $67.8 million a year earlier. Source

“We are pleased with our third-quarter performance, which reflects strong client demand, disciplined execution, and continued progress across our strategic priorities.”

Michael Lee, Chief Financial Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net revenue SourceFull-year 2026$1.465 billion to $1.485 billionRaised from $1.43 billion to $1.47 billion
Net revenue growth SourceFull-year 20266.2% to 7.7%Raised from 3.7% to 6.6%
Comparable Delivered Sales SourceFull-year 20262.5% to 4%Raised from 0% to 3%
Net income SourceFull-year 2026$71 million to $80 millionKept
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFull-year 2026$160 million to $171 millionKept
Net revenue SourceFourth quarter 2026$398 million to $418 millionNew
Net revenue growth SourceFourth quarter 20269.1% to 14.6%New
Comparable Delivered Sales SourceFourth quarter 20266% to 12%New
Net income SourceFourth quarter 2026$21 million to $30 millionNew
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFourth quarter 2026$44 million to $55 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%Kept
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 revenue and Comparable Delivered Sales guidance raised. Source
  • Guidance kept: Full-year net income and Adjusted EBITDA guidance maintained, after an increase in the prior quarter. Source
  • New guidance: Fourth-quarter 2026 guidance issued for net revenue, growth, Comparable Delivered Sales, net income and Adjusted EBITDA. Source
  • Ended: Third-quarter 2026 guidance period closed; quarter results reported against it. Source
  • New: Charlotte Traditional Showroom relocation completed during the quarter. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net revenue rose 6.8%: Net revenue rose 6.8% to $368 million, within guidance. Net and comprehensive income fell 36.0% to $8 million, and Adjusted EBITDA fell 12.3% to $27 million. Source
  • Costs rose faster than revenue: Selling, general and administrative expenses rose 14.8% to $134 million, against gross margin up 8.2% to $144 million. Income from operations was $10.1 million versus $16.4 million. Source
  • Diluted EPS fell to $0.05: Diluted EPS was $0.05 for the quarter against $0.09 a year earlier. Nine-month diluted EPS was $0.35 against $0.37. Source
  • Comparable Delivered Sales grew 2.6%: Comparable Delivered Sales rose 2.6% in the quarter. Year-to-date growth was 1.8%, up from 1.4% at mid-year. Source

Showroom footprint and formats

  • 109 Showrooms across 31 states: At quarter end there were 109 Showrooms: 91 Traditional, 9 Design Studios and 9 Lofts, up from 107 at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Charlotte relocation to larger site: The Charlotte Traditional Showroom moved to a freestanding site of about 35,000 square feet, now the second-largest Traditional Showroom after Pasadena. Source
  • Showroom maturity mix: Showrooms opened within 12 months were 8% of the portfolio, those open 12 to 24 months 9%, and mature Showrooms, over 36 months, 64%. Source

“For 40 years, Arhaus has been defined by exceptional craftsmanship, timeless design, and distinctive products.”

John Reed, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Products and customers

  • New collections and customization resonate: Management credits continued investment in new collections and expanded customization for resonating with clients and for Comparable Written Sales growth. Source
  • Interior designers in more Showrooms: Showrooms with interior designers rose to 98 from 97 at June 30. Total interior designers stayed at 152. Source
  • Vertically integrated sourcing model: Arhaus designs and sources directly from artisans and manufacturing partners, including upholstery production at its North Carolina facility. Source

Costs and margins

  • Gross margin rose 8.2%: Gross margin rose 8.2% to $144 million. Cost of goods sold rose to $224 million from $211 million over the same period. Source
  • Fuel and transport costs cited: Management cited continued fuel and transportation cost pressures as a reason full-year net income and Adjusted EBITDA guidance was held rather than raised. Source
  • Marketing investment adds spend: Management also pointed to a strategic investment in expanded marketing initiatives to support future growth as a factor in the profit guidance. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin declined: Adjusted EBITDA was 7.4% of net revenue in the quarter against 9.1% a year earlier. The nine-month margin was 10.9%, unchanged. Source

“The Company is maintaining its full-year Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA outlook, following an increase last quarter, reflecting continued fuel and transportation cost pressures and the strategic investment into expanded marketing initiatives to support future growth.”

Arhaus, Inc., press release

Demand and the order book

  • Written sales up 13.9%: Comparable Written Sales rose 13.9% in the quarter, bringing year-to-date growth to 6.7%, after 12.5% in the second quarter and a 5.7% decline in the first. Source
  • Client deposits up 37.7%: Client deposits were $325 million at September 30, up 37.7% from December 31, 2025. Source
  • Delivered sales trail written sales: Comparable Delivered Sales rose 2.6% against 13.9% for Comparable Written Sales. The release says the two measures use different Showroom thresholds because of order timing. Source
  • Full-year revenue and delivered sales raised: Full-year net revenue guidance is now $1.465 billion to $1.485 billion, and Comparable Delivered Sales guidance is 2.5% to 4%, both raised on client demand. Source

Cash, capital and shareholder returns

  • Cash of $318 million, no debt: Cash and cash equivalents totaled $318 million, up 25.5% from December 31, 2025. The company reported no long-term debt. Source
  • Free cash flow reached $114.8 million: Operating cash flow was $173 million for nine months and investing outflow was $58 million, giving free cash flow of $114.8 million against $67.8 million a year earlier. Source
  • Capex and landlord contributions: Company-funded capital expenditures were $46 million for the nine months, with landlord contributions of $12 million. Source
  • Dividend payments of $49.6 million: Cash dividend payments were $49.6 million in the nine months, against $0.3 million a year earlier. Source
  • Inventory up 6.4%: Net merchandise inventory was $360 million, up 6.4% from December 31, 2025. Source

Strategy and Showroom investment

  • 2026 Showroom project plan reaffirmed: The company continues to expect 10 to 14 Total Showroom Projects in 2026, with 4 to 6 new openings and 6 to 8 relocations, renovations or expansions. Source
  • Net unit growth mid-single digits: Net Unit Growth is expected to be mid-single digits for the year, and two Total Showroom Projects were completed in the quarter. Source
  • Projects judged on returns: Management says each Showroom project is evaluated on strategic relevance and expected return on investment, and all are treated as integral to long-term growth. Source
  • Project locations kept confidential: Locations of planned Showroom projects are not disclosed for competitive reasons. Source

Leadership and company background

  • Brand founded 1986, 40 years: The company was founded in 1986 by CEO John Reed and his father, and 2026 marks its 40th anniversary. Source
  • Omni-channel model across touchpoints: The company describes an integrated omni-channel model connecting Showroom, interior design, eCommerce and catalog touchpoints. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 November 2026

  • Fourth-quarter guidance in place: Management has issued fourth-quarter 2026 guidance for net revenue of $398 million to $418 million, with results to follow in the next quarterly report. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Comparable sales SourceComparable Delivered Sales +2.6% in the quarter (1.8% year to date); Comparable Written Sales +13.9% (6.7% year to date)
Gross margin Source$144 million, up 8.2% year over year
Inventory Source$360 million net merchandise inventory, up 6.4% from December 31, 2025
Store openings and closings Source109 Showrooms at September 30, 2026 (107 at December 31, 2025); 2 Total Showroom Projects completed in the quarter

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Management named continued fuel and transportation cost pressures as a factor in profit guidance. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The company says it reports Showroom activity after completion in its regular quarterly disclosures. 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.