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Gold.com, Inc.: Q1 FY2027 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2027, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue fell on lower forward sales: Revenue was $3.265 billion, down 11% from a year earlier and down 35% from the June quarter. Excluding a $1.368 billion drop in forward sales, revenue rose 51% on higher average gold and silver prices and more ounces sold. Source
  • Net income was $1.6 million: Net income attributable to the Company was $1.6 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, against a loss of $0.9 million, or $0.04, a year earlier. The June quarter reported $12.2 million and $0.41. Source
  • EBITDA rose 22% year over year: Non-GAAP EBITDA was $17.4 million, up 22% from $14.3 million. Adjusted net income before taxes was $13.2 million, up 172% from $4.9 million. Both measures were lower than the June quarter, at $28.2 million and $24.7 million. Source
  • Gross profit rose 23%: Gross profit was $89.6 million, up 23% from $72.9 million, and 2.74% of revenue against 1.98% a year earlier. The June quarter margin was 2.20%, on $110.3 million of gross profit. Source
  • Gold ounces sold rose 5%: Gold ounces sold were 463,000, up 5% from 439,000 a year earlier and down 11% from 521,000 in the June quarter. Source
  • Cash fell to $126.8 million: Cash was $126.8 million at September 30, 2026, against $578.0 million at June 30, 2026, a decline of $451.2 million in the quarter. Source
  • Operating cash used $638.6 million: Net cash used in operating activities was $638.6 million. The cash flow statement shows a $700.5 million decrease in deferred revenue and other advances, and a $105.7 million increase in accounts payable and other payables. Source
  • Integrating recent acquisitions is the focus: Management said the strategic focus is integrating recent acquisitions, expanding geographic reach, and diversifying the customer base, while continuing to evaluate growth initiatives. Source

“Our fiscal first quarter reflects the resilience of our fully integrated platform in a slower market environment,”

Gold.com CEO Greg Roberts

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Quarterly cash dividend SourceDividend payable December 2, 2026$0.20 per shareKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance kept: The quarterly dividend stayed at $0.20 per share, described as maintaining the current dividend program. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue fell on lower forward sales: Revenue was $3.265 billion, down 11% from a year earlier and down 35% from the June quarter. Excluding a $1.368 billion drop in forward sales, revenue rose 51% on higher average gold and silver prices and more ounces sold. Source
  • Net income was $1.6 million: Net income attributable to the Company was $1.6 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, against a loss of $0.9 million, or $0.04, a year earlier. The June quarter reported $12.2 million and $0.41. Source
  • EBITDA rose 22% year over year: Non-GAAP EBITDA was $17.4 million, up 22% from $14.3 million. Adjusted net income before taxes was $13.2 million, up 172% from $4.9 million. Both measures were lower than the June quarter, at $28.2 million and $24.7 million. Source
  • Acquisitions added to revenue: Revenue also rose because of the Monex acquisition in January 2026 and the SMI acquisition in April 2026. Source

Gross profit and margin

  • Gross profit rose 23%: Gross profit was $89.6 million, up 23% from $72.9 million, and 2.74% of revenue against 1.98% a year earlier. The June quarter margin was 2.20%, on $110.3 million of gross profit. Source
  • Wholesale and DTC both added profit: The company attributed the gross profit increase to both the Wholesale Sales & Ancillary Services and Direct-to-Consumer segments, including the Monex and SMI acquisitions, which were not in the same year-ago period. Source
  • Direct-to-Consumer share of gross profit: The Direct-to-Consumer segment provided 70% of consolidated gross profit, against 71% in the year-earlier quarter. Source

“Activity moderated from the exceptional levels we saw earlier this year, but it was higher than a year ago, with more gold and silver ounces sold and a larger customer base, and profitability improved.”

Gold.com CEO Greg Roberts

Interest and secured lending

  • Interest income rose 13%: Interest income was $6.3 million, up 13% from $5.6 million. The company attributed $0.7 million of the increase to interest earned by the Direct-to-Consumer segment. Source
  • Secured loans receivable rose year on year: Secured loans receivable were $107.4 million at September 30, 2026, up 4% from a year earlier and down 7% from June 30, 2026. The loan count was 372, down from 424 a year earlier. Source
  • Interest expense slightly lower: Interest expense was $12.5 million, down 1%. Lower Trading Credit Facility interest of $5.8 million was partly offset by a $6.2 million rise in precious metals lease costs. Source

Ounces and customers

  • Gold ounces sold rose 5%: Gold ounces sold were 463,000, up 5% from 439,000 a year earlier and down 11% from 521,000 in the June quarter. Source
  • Silver ounces sold rose 35%: Silver ounces sold were 14.0 million, up 35% from 10.4 million a year earlier and down 9% from 15.3 million in the June quarter. Source
  • New DTC customers rose 38%: Direct-to-Consumer new customers were 96,100, up 38%. The company said the year-on-year increase was mainly due to the Monex acquisition and JMB activity. Source
  • Direct-to-Consumer order value fell 10%: Direct-to-Consumer average order value was $3,482, down 10% from $3,863 a year earlier and down 2% from $3,556 in the June quarter. JM Bullion’s average order value rose 16% to $2,943. Source
  • Total DTC customers reached 4.82 million: Total Direct-to-Consumer customers were 4.82 million, up 13% year on year. Active customers were 148,600, up 1% from a year earlier and down 8% from the June quarter. Source

“Our acquisition of Sunshine Mint at the beginning of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 has meaningfully expanded our production capabilities”

Gold.com CEO Greg Roberts

Operating expenses

  • SG&A rose 19% on pay and advertising: Selling, general and administrative expenses were $71.2 million, up 19% from $59.8 million. Compensation rose $6.7 million and advertising rose $2.4 million. Source
  • Acquired units added $5.2 million of SG&A: Monex and SMI accounted for $5.2 million of SG&A expense in the quarter. Excluding those subsidiaries, SG&A rose $6.2 million from the prior year period. Source
  • Depreciation and amortization rose 20%: Depreciation and amortization was $9.1 million, up 20% from $7.6 million. Depreciation rose $0.8 million on higher capital expenditures, and amortization rose $0.7 million. Source
  • Equity-method earnings turned positive: Earnings from equity method investments were $0.5 million, against a loss of $0.9 million a year earlier. Source

Demand and market conditions

  • Activity eased from earlier-year levels: Management said activity moderated from exceptional levels earlier this year, though it remained above a year earlier on gold and silver ounces sold and customer base. Source
  • Market uncertainty and metal prices: Management said the company navigated uncertainty in global markets, including fluctuating precious metal valuations, while expanding gross margins. Source
  • Focus on synergies and efficiency: Management said it remained focused on driving synergies across business units and maximizing efficiencies at every level. Source

Cash and balance sheet

  • Cash fell to $126.8 million: Cash was $126.8 million at September 30, 2026, against $578.0 million at June 30, 2026, a decline of $451.2 million in the quarter. Source
  • Operating cash used $638.6 million: Net cash used in operating activities was $638.6 million. The cash flow statement shows a $700.5 million decrease in deferred revenue and other advances, and a $105.7 million increase in accounts payable and other payables. Source
  • Product financing rose sharply: Product financing arrangements rose to $314.9 million from $89.2 million, and accounts payable and other payables rose to $144.5 million from $38.8 million. Source
  • Inventories totaled $2.44 billion: Total inventories were $2.44 billion, including restricted inventories of $1.09 billion, against $2.36 billion at June 30, 2026. Source

Dividends and share count

  • Dividends paid were $35.1 million: Dividends paid were $35.1 million, against $5.0 million a year earlier. The $1.00 special dividend declared in the prior release was payable September 28, 2026. Source
  • Shares outstanding rose slightly: Shares issued and outstanding rose to 29,256,451 at September 30, 2026, from 29,121,293 at June 30, 2026. Weighted average diluted shares were 29,743,200, against 24,696,600 a year earlier. Source
  • Share award exercises added $1.3 million: Proceeds from share-based award exercises were $1.3 million, against $6 thousand a year earlier. Share-based compensation was $0.6 million. Source

Strategy and acquisitions

  • Integrating recent acquisitions is the focus: Management said the strategic focus is integrating recent acquisitions, expanding geographic reach, and diversifying the customer base, while continuing to evaluate growth initiatives. Source
  • Sunshine Mint expanded production: Management said the Sunshine Mint acquisition, made at the beginning of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, has meaningfully expanded production capabilities. Source
  • Growth initiatives still under review: Management said it continued to evaluate strategic growth initiatives during the quarter. The release names no specific new transaction. Source
  • Capital spending and intangible purchases: Capital expenditures were $4.5 million, purchases of intangible assets were $4.1 million, and purchases of long-term investments were $1.6 million. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 November 2026

  • Dividend payment date set: The $0.20 dividend is payable December 2, 2026, to holders of record on November 19, 2026. Source
  • Form 10-Q filing planned: The company says the financial statements for the quarter ended September 30, 2026 are to be included in its Form 10-Q, to be filed with the SEC. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Gold ounces sold Source463,000
Silver ounces sold Source13,978,000
Direct-to-Consumer total customers Source4,818,400
Secured loans at period end Source372

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Management cited activity moderating from exceptional levels earlier in the year. Source
  • External: Management cited uncertainty from global markets, including fluctuating precious metal valuations. Source
  • External: Management said the company is positioned against shifting macroeconomic backdrops and regional bullion demand trends. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management says the $0.20 quarterly dividend maintains the current dividend program. Source
  • Not stated: Management says the strategic focus remains on integrating recent acquisitions. 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.