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Evolus, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 1 narrowed, 3 new, 4 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 21% year over year: Total net revenues were $84.1 million, up 21% from $69.4 million a year earlier. The company cited share gains in U.S. and international markets. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA positive for third quarter: Adjusted EBITDA was $4.7 million, against a loss of $7.9 million a year earlier. This is the third consecutive quarter of positive Adjusted EBITDA. Source
  • Toxin and HA gel revenue split: Toxin revenue was $75.2 million globally and HA gel revenue was $8.9 million. In the first quarter the split was $66.4 million and $6.7 million. Source
  • Tariff refund lifted gross margin: Gross profit margin was 68.0% and adjusted gross profit margin was 69.0%. The company said a tariff refund added about 120 basis points. Source
  • Injectable market strengthened in quarter: Management said the market strengthened, with mid-single digit neurotoxin growth and hyaluronic acid returning to positive growth after two years of declines. Source
  • Cash balance $45.2 million: Cash and cash equivalents were $45.2 million at June 30, 2026, down from $49.8 million at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Profhilo adds third injectable category: The CEO said the IBSA partnership expands the portfolio into a third injectable category, alongside Jeuveau and Evolysse. Source

“We delivered another quarter of consistent execution, highlighted by 21% revenue growth and a third consecutive quarter of positive Adjusted EBITDA, representing a $12.6 million improvement over the prior-year period.”

David Moatazedi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Evolus

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Full-year 2026 total net revenues SourceFull-year 2026$330 million to $337 millionNarrowed, low end up from $327 million to $337 million
Full-year 2026 adjusted gross profit margin SourceFull-year 202667.0% to 67.5%Raised from 65.5% to 67.0%
Full-year 2026 non-GAAP operating expenses SourceFull-year 2026$212 million to $216 million
Evolysse and Estyme HA gels share of revenue SourceFull-year 202610% to 12% of total revenueKept
2028 net revenue three-year CAGR SourceThree years to 202815% to 19%Kept
2028 Adjusted EBITDA margin Source202813% to 15%Kept
Profhilo peak annual revenue SourcePeakExceeding $100 millionNew
Profhilo U.S. commercialization Source20302030New
Estyme expansion commercialization Source20282028New
Non-dilutive capacity SourceCurrentapproximately $120 millionKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 net revenue guidance was raised; the low end moved from $327 million to $330 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 adjusted gross profit margin guidance was raised to 67.0% to 67.5%. Source
  • New: The company signed an exclusive licensing and distribution agreement with IBSA for Profhilo in the United States. Source
  • New: The Symatese licence was expanded to cover the Estyme collection in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Source
  • New: All four injectable HA gels were launched under the Estyme brand in Europe during the quarter. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose 21% year over year: Total net revenues were $84.1 million, up 21% from $69.4 million a year earlier. The company cited share gains in U.S. and international markets. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA positive for third quarter: Adjusted EBITDA was $4.7 million, against a loss of $7.9 million a year earlier. This is the third consecutive quarter of positive Adjusted EBITDA. Source
  • GAAP operating loss narrowed: GAAP loss from operations was $4.5 million, against $10.2 million a year earlier. Source
  • First-half revenue reached $157.2 million: Total net revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2026 were $157.2 million, against $137.9 million a year earlier. Source

Segments and regions

  • Toxin and HA gel revenue split: Toxin revenue was $75.2 million globally and HA gel revenue was $8.9 million. In the first quarter the split was $66.4 million and $6.7 million. Source
  • Jeuveau grew at double-digit rate: The company said Jeuveau grew at a double-digit rate and adoption of Evolysse accelerated in the quarter. Source
  • Share gains in U.S. and international: Revenue growth was attributed to share gains in both U.S. and international markets. Source

“Based on our first-half results, we are raising our full-year 2026 financial outlook while continuing to invest in strategic opportunities that strengthen our long-term growth profile.”

David Moatazedi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Evolus

Products and customers

  • Purchasing accounts up about 600: Total purchasing accounts rose by approximately 600 in the quarter. More than 18,600 customers have purchased from the company since launch. Source
  • Evolysse buyers and U.S. penetration: More than 4,000 customers have bought Evolysse, and U.S. account penetration is above 60%. Source
  • Reorder rates above 70%: Customer reorder rates are above 70%, which the company said reflects strong engagement and retention. Source
  • Evolus Rewards membership up 25%: Rewards members grew by over 77,000 in the quarter to over 1.5 million, a 25% increase from the second quarter of 2025. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Tariff refund lifted gross margin: Gross profit margin was 68.0% and adjusted gross profit margin was 69.0%. The company said a tariff refund added about 120 basis points. Source
  • Non-GAAP operating expenses rose: Non-GAAP operating expenses were $53.3 million, up from $49.1 million in the first quarter of 2026. Source
  • GAAP operating expenses include royalty revaluation: GAAP operating expenses were $61.7 million. The revaluation of the contingent royalty obligation was an expense of $1.25 million in the quarter. Source
  • Interest expense declined year over year: Interest expense was $4.2 million in the second quarter, against $7.2 million a year earlier. Source

“Beyond our strong commercial performance, we continued advancing our strategy to build a diversified global injectable aesthetics company,”

David Moatazedi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Evolus

Demand and market conditions

  • Injectable market strengthened in quarter: Management said the market strengthened, with mid-single digit neurotoxin growth and hyaluronic acid returning to positive growth after two years of declines. Source
  • Record Rewards redemptions with 71% repeat: Evolus Rewards redemptions reached an all-time high of over 270,000, and about 71% of existing patients received repeat treatments. Source
  • Share gains across injectable aesthetics: The company said its portfolio focus produced significant share gains across injectable aesthetics during the quarter. Source

Capital, cash and returns to shareholders

  • Cash balance $45.2 million: Cash and cash equivalents were $45.2 million at June 30, 2026, down from $49.8 million at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Operating cash use narrowed: Operating cash use was $3.6 million in the second quarter and $13.5 million for the first half of 2026, against $40.4 million in the first half of 2025. Source
  • Inventories rose from year-end: Inventories were $40.9 million at June 30, 2026, against $27.0 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Long-term debt increased: Long-term debt was $156.7 million at June 30, 2026, against $146.1 million at December 31, 2025. Source

Strategy and investment

  • Profhilo adds third injectable category: The CEO said the IBSA partnership expands the portfolio into a third injectable category, alongside Jeuveau and Evolysse. Source
  • Exclusive HA gel rights in all markets: Exclusive HA gel rights now cover every market where Jeuveau and Nuceiva are offered, the company said. Source
  • Evolysse Sculpt advancing through FDA review: The company continued advancing Evolysse Sculpt through FDA review and said it remains focused on bringing the product to market. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 August 2026

  • Evolysse Sculpt U.S. approval expected Q4: U.S. approval of Evolysse Sculpt is anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2026. Guidance assumes no revenue from the product. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Toxin revenue (Jeuveau and Nuceiva), Q2 2026 Source$75.2 million
HA gel revenue (Evolysse and Estyme), Q2 2026 Source$8.9 million
Research and development expense, Q2 2026 Source$1,892 thousand
Jeuveau growth, Q2 2026 Sourcedouble-digit
Evolysse Sculpt regulatory status Sourceunder FDA review; U.S. approval anticipated Q4 2026
Estyme HA gel launch, Europe Sourceall four HA gels launched

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Management said the 2028 long-term targets reflect current market conditions and a more conservative near-term growth environment. Source
  • Regulatory: Sculpt revenue is excluded from guidance while the product remains under FDA review. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: The company said it successfully launched all four HA gels under the Estyme brand in Europe. The prior quarter had planned a mid-May launch. Source
  • On track: Management said international business performance is on track, supported by existing markets and the Estyme launch in Europe. Source
  • Not stated: The prior quarter anticipated U.S. approval later this year. This release says the company continued advancing the product through FDA review. 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.