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Figs, 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: 2 raised, 1 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net revenues grew 28.0%: Net revenues of $159.9 million rose 28.0%. The company attributed the increase to more orders from new and existing customers and higher average order value. Source
  • Net income turned positive: Net income was $6.3 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, with a net income margin of 3.9%. A year earlier the company reported a net loss of $0.1 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose $4.7 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $13.9 million, up $4.7 million, for an adjusted EBITDA margin of 8.7% against 7.3% a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. Source
  • Active customers counted by purchases: The company counts an active customer as a unique account with at least one purchase in the prior 12 months. It says the count reflects reach, brand awareness and value proposition. Source
  • Gross margin rose 10 basis points: Gross margin was 67.7%, up 10 basis points. The company tied this to pricing and efficiency efforts, with higher tariffs and product mix shift largely offsetting those gains. Source
  • Olympics campaign lifted marketing: Marketing expense was $29.5 million against $18.2 million a year earlier. Management tied the increase to its 2026 Winter Olympics campaign. Source
  • Free cash flow turned negative: Free cash flow was negative $5.6 million, against $7.9 million a year earlier. Operating cash flow was an outflow of $3.2 million and capital expenditures were $2.4 million. Source

“Our outperformance in the first quarter shows that our broad-based momentum from 2025 has continued into 2026.”

Trina Spear, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net revenues growth SourceFull year 2026 vs. 202514% to 16%Raised from 10% to 12%
Adjusted EBITDA margin SourceFull year 202613.0% to 13.2%Raised from 12.7% to 12.9%
Net revenues growth SourceSecond quarter 2026low 20% rangeNew

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 net revenues growth and adjusted EBITDA margin expectations were both raised from the prior release, which had given 10% to 12% revenue growth.
  • New guidance: A second-quarter revenue growth expectation was given; the prior release gave a low 20% range only for the first quarter. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net revenues grew 28.0%: Net revenues of $159.9 million rose 28.0%. The company attributed the increase to more orders from new and existing customers and higher average order value. Source
  • Net income turned positive: Net income was $6.3 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, with a net income margin of 3.9%. A year earlier the company reported a net loss of $0.1 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose $4.7 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $13.9 million, up $4.7 million, for an adjusted EBITDA margin of 8.7% against 7.3% a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure. Source
  • Operating income positive in quarter: Net income from operations was $4.5 million, compared with an operating loss of $0.2 million in the first quarter of 2025. Source

Products and regions

  • Scrubwear was most of revenue: Scrubwear net revenues were $126.6 million, up 27.2%, and accounted for most of the quarter's net revenues. Source
  • Non-scrubwear grew 31.3%: Non-scrubwear net revenues were $33.3 million, up 31.3%, which was faster growth than scrubwear in the quarter. Source
  • U.S. revenue grew 24.1%: U.S. net revenues were $131.6 million, up 24.1% year over year, and made up most of total net revenues. Source
  • International revenue grew 49.9%: International net revenues were $28.3 million, up 49.9%, the fastest-growing geography reported in the release. Source

“Our excellent top line growth was driven by both acceleration in our active customer base, which surpassed three million for the first time in our history, and strong repeat dynamics.”

Trina Spear, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder

Customers and engagement

  • Active customers counted by purchases: The company counts an active customer as a unique account with at least one purchase in the prior 12 months. It says the count reflects reach, brand awareness and value proposition. Source
  • Spend per customer tracks engagement: Net revenues per active customer is trailing 12-month net revenues divided by current active customers. The company uses it to show engagement and retention. Source
  • Order value may move with expansion: Average order value is net revenues divided by total orders. The company said it may fluctuate as it expands into more categories, price points and international markets. Source

Margins, pricing and costs

  • Gross margin rose 10 basis points: Gross margin was 67.7%, up 10 basis points. The company tied this to pricing and efficiency efforts, with higher tariffs and product mix shift largely offsetting those gains. Source
  • Gross profit rose on higher sales: Gross profit was $108.3 million, against $84.5 million a year earlier, on net revenues of $159.9 million. Source
  • Operating expenses rose 22.6%: Operating expenses were $103.8 million, up 22.6% year over year, while the ratio to net revenues fell to 64.9% from 67.8%. Source
  • Olympics campaign lifted marketing: Marketing expense was $29.5 million against $18.2 million a year earlier. Management tied the increase to its 2026 Winter Olympics campaign. Source
  • Fixed-cost leverage lowered expense ratio: Operating expenses fell to 64.9% of net revenues from 67.8%, which the company attributed to fixed cost leverage, lower stock-based compensation and lower fulfillment and shipping costs. Source

“Finally, our balance sheet remains a source of strength, positioning us to continue driving shareholder returns.”

Sarah Oughtred, Chief Financial Officer

Cash and shareholder returns

  • Free cash flow turned negative: Free cash flow was negative $5.6 million, against $7.9 million a year earlier. Operating cash flow was an outflow of $3.2 million and capital expenditures were $2.4 million. Source
  • Inventory up, payables down: Inventory, net was $139.4 million at March 31, 2026, up from $128.0 million at December 31, 2025. Accounts payable fell to $7.8 million from $18.2 million. Source
  • Buybacks and equity tax payments: Repurchases of Class A stock were $8.8 million, and tax payments on net share settlement of equity awards were $9.8 million in the quarter. Source
  • Cash and investments lower than year-end: Cash and cash equivalents were $74.3 million and short-term investments $202.7 million at March 31, 2026, down from $82.0 million and $218.9 million at December 31, 2025. Source

Business model and reporting notes

  • TEAMS serves healthcare institutions: Besides direct sales to healthcare professionals in the U.S. and internationally, the company said it serves healthcare institutions through its TEAMS platform. Source
  • Prior-period adjusted EBITDA correction: Q1 2025 adjusted EBITDA had $171,000 of stock-based compensation and payroll taxes that were not reflected in previously disclosed results. Source
  • Tax provision fell sharply: The provision for income taxes was $0.2 million, against $2.0 million a year earlier. Interest income was $2.2 million, close to the prior-year level. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Active customers (thousands) Source3,024 as of March 31, 2026, up from 2,696
Net revenues per active customer Source$220, up from $208
Average order value Source$124, up from $119

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: Higher tariffs and product mix shift were cost pressures on gross margin, largely offset by pricing and efficiency gains. Source
  • Operational: Higher freight surcharges were a cost the company said it is managing while continuing to invest in growth. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: The release says first-quarter results exceeded top and bottom line expectations. The prior release had expected first-quarter net revenues growth in the low 20% range. Source
  • Not stated: The prior release expected increased profitability in 2026. This release describes an improved bottom-line expectation without stating a status against that plan. 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.