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Evolus, Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 new, 5 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 7% to $73.1 million: Total net revenues rose 7% year on year to $73.1 million, which management described as seasonally the lowest revenue quarter of the year. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA positive for second quarter: Adjusted EBITDA was $0.6 million, against a loss of $5.5 million a year earlier. Management attributed the result to operating leverage and expense management. Source
  • Jeuveau units grew in both regions: Management said Jeuveau delivered unit growth in both U.S. and International markets in the first quarter. Source
  • Second-quarter prior-year dynamics noted: Management expects to overcome unique dynamics from the prior year during the second quarter of 2026. Source
  • Cash fell to $49.8 million: Cash and cash equivalents were $49.8 million at March 31, 2026, down from $53.8 million at year-end 2025. Source
  • Operating cash outflow narrowed: Operating activities used $10.0 million of cash in the quarter, against $15.6 million a year earlier. Financing activities provided $7.6 million. Source
  • Shelf life gives mitigation flexibility: Management cited Jeuveau's three-year shelf life and its manufacturing partner's capacity as the basis for meaningful flexibility against the announced tariff. Source

“We started 2026 with a second consecutive quarter of positive Adjusted EBITDA, delivering profitability 1 in what is seasonally our lowest revenue quarter,”

David Moatazedi, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Total net revenues SourceFull year 2026$327 million to $337 millionKept
Jeuveau unit growth SourceFirst half of 2026high single-digitNew
Adjusted gross profit margin SourceFull year 202665.5% to 67.0%Kept
Non-GAAP operating expenses SourceFull year 2026$210 million to $216 millionKept
Evolysse and Estyme HA gel share of revenue SourceFull year 202610% to 12% of total revenueKept
Capital capacity SourceAs of March 31, 2026$49.8 million cash and approximately $120 million of additional capacityNew
Adjusted EBITDA margin Source202813% to 15%Kept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance kept: Full-year 2026 net revenue and non-GAAP operating expense guidance were reaffirmed, alongside adjusted gross margin, HA gel share and Adjusted EBITDA margin guidance. Source
  • New guidance: A first-half 2026 expectation for high single-digit Jeuveau growth was stated, which the prior quarter's release did not include. Source
  • New: The company has moved its primary profitability metric from Non-GAAP Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA, which the company said does not change reported results. Source
  • New: A 15% tariff on patented pharmaceuticals from South Korea was announced in April. Absent an exception, it would apply to Jeuveau from September 29, 2026. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose 7% to $73.1 million: Total net revenues rose 7% year on year to $73.1 million, which management described as seasonally the lowest revenue quarter of the year. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA positive for second quarter: Adjusted EBITDA was $0.6 million, against a loss of $5.5 million a year earlier. Management attributed the result to operating leverage and expense management. Source
  • Operating loss narrowed year on year: GAAP loss from operations was $6.8 million, compared with $15.2 million in the first quarter of 2025. Source

Customers and engagement

  • Purchasing accounts rose by nearly 500: The company reported nearly 500 more purchasing accounts in the quarter. Since the May 2019 Jeuveau launch, more than 18,100 customers have purchased. Source
  • Evolysse penetration and reorders reported: About 3,500 customers have purchased Evolysse, lifting U.S. account penetration above 60%. Reorder rates are approximately 71%, cumulative since launch. Source
  • Evolus Rewards membership near 1.5 million: Rewards membership grew by nearly 75,000 in the quarter and is up 27% year on year. Redemptions reached an all-time high of over 255,000. Source

“This performance reflects continued strength of the business and the benefit from structural improvements we implemented in 2025.”

David Moatazedi, President and Chief Executive Officer

Products and revenue mix

  • Toxin and HA gel revenue split: Global toxin revenue was $66.4 million. Revenue from injectable hyaluronic acid gels was $6.7 million. Source
  • Jeuveau units grew in both regions: Management said Jeuveau delivered unit growth in both U.S. and International markets in the first quarter. Source
  • Evolysse gaining share of wallet: Management said Evolysse is building momentum and contributing to a growing share of wallet within accounts. Source

Operating costs

  • Non-GAAP operating expenses fell: Non-GAAP operating expenses were $49.1 million in the first quarter, down from $53.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2025. Source
  • GAAP expenses nearly flat sequentially: GAAP operating expenses were $55.7 million, against $55.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2025. Source
  • Cost structure described as more efficient: Management described a more efficient cost structure and expanding operating leverage as drivers of the Adjusted EBITDA result. Source

“Underlying demand across the business remains healthy and consistent with the momentum we exited 2025”

David Moatazedi, President and Chief Executive Officer

Margins and profitability

  • Gross margin slightly lower year on year: Gross profit margin was 66.9% and adjusted gross profit margin 68.0%, against 68.1% and 69.2% in the first quarter of 2025. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin 0.8 percent: Adjusted EBITDA margin was 0.8%, compared with negative 8.1% in the first quarter of 2025. Source

Demand and second-quarter timing

  • Underlying demand consistent with late 2025: Management said underlying demand across the business remained consistent with the momentum exited 2025. Source
  • Second-quarter prior-year dynamics noted: Management expects to overcome unique dynamics from the prior year during the second quarter of 2026. Source
  • National accounts and international growth: Management cited expansion across national accounts and ongoing growth in international markets as supports for performance. Source

Cash, capital and balance sheet

  • Cash fell to $49.8 million: Cash and cash equivalents were $49.8 million at March 31, 2026, down from $53.8 million at year-end 2025. Source
  • Operating cash outflow narrowed: Operating activities used $10.0 million of cash in the quarter, against $15.6 million a year earlier. Financing activities provided $7.6 million. Source
  • Long-term debt increased to $156.4 million: Long-term debt was $156.4 million at March 31, 2026, against $146.1 million at December 31, 2025. Source

Strategy and portfolio

  • Strategy centered on performance beauty: Management said it is continuing to build a global performance beauty company supported by a differentiated and expanding portfolio. Source
  • Portfolio expansion cited for market share: The 2028 targets reflect strengthened market share, which management attributed to continued outperformance, portfolio expansion and commercial execution. Source
  • International business on track: Management said international business performance remains on track, supported by existing markets and the anticipated Estyme launch in Europe. Source

Tariffs and trade

  • Shelf life gives mitigation flexibility: Management cited Jeuveau's three-year shelf life and its manufacturing partner's capacity as the basis for meaningful flexibility against the announced tariff. Source
  • Mitigation strategies under evaluation: The company said it is evaluating mitigation strategies to limit potential medium- to long-term financial or operational impact of tariffs. Source
  • Evolysse subject to 10% tariff: Evolysse, classified as a medical device and imported from France, is currently subject to a 10% tariff. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 May 2026

  • Estyme launch in Europe: Management said the launch of all four injectable hyaluronic acid gels under the Estyme brand in Europe is scheduled for mid-May. Source
  • Evolysse Sculpt U.S. approval: Management continues to anticipate U.S. approval of Evolysse Sculpt later this year. Guidance assumes no revenue from the product. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Total net revenues Source$73.1 million
Global toxin revenue (Jeuveau) Source$66.4 million
Injectable HA gel revenue (Evolysse and Estyme) Source$6.7 million
Research and development expense Source$2.2 million

Risks management discussed

  • External: Certain elements of the announced tariff may not ultimately apply to Evolus, so the final tariff exposure is not yet set. Source
  • Regulatory: Full-year guidance excludes any revenue from Evolysse Sculpt, whose U.S. approval is anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2026. Source
  • Demand: Management cited current market conditions and a more conservative near-term growth environment as reasons for the 2028 targets. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The company reaffirmed its 2026 net revenue and non-GAAP operating expense guidance in this release. Source
  • Not stated: Management said it remains confident in achieving full-year profitability in 2026, measured by Adjusted EBITDA. 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.