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Peloton Interactive, Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 November 2025: press release. Guidance figures: 3 raised, 4 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue fell 6%, above guidance: Total revenue was $551 million, down $35 million or 6% year-over-year and $6 million above the high end of the guidance range. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose, above guidance: Adjusted EBITDA was $118 million, up $2 million or 2% year-over-year and $18 million above the high end of guidance. Net income was $14 million. Source
  • Free cash flow up $57 million: Free cash flow was $67 million, an increase of $57 million year-over-year. Source
  • Hardware gross margin fell to 6.9%: Connected Fitness Products gross margin was 6.9%, down 230 bps year-over-year and 1,040 bps quarter-over-quarter. Source
  • Churn fell to 1.6%: Average net monthly paid Connected Fitness Subscription churn was 1.6%, down 20 bps year-over-year and 10 bps quarter-over-quarter. Source
  • Cross Training Series released: Released the Cross Training Series, a full hardware refresh across Bike, Tread and Row, and announced the Pro Series for commercial environments. Source
  • Gross margin 50 bps below guidance: Total gross margin was 51.5%, down 30 bps year-over-year and 50 bps below guidance, driven by a $13.5 million accrual for Bike+ seat post inventory costs. Source

“In this quarter leading up to the launch of our new equipment lineup and Peloton IQ, our team once again demonstrated the power of disciplined execution and focus”

Peloton CEO Peter Stern

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Total Revenue SourceQ2 FY26$665 million to $685 millionNew
Total Gross Margin SourceQ2 FY26approximately 49.0%New
Adjusted EBITDA SourceQ2 FY26$55 million to $75 millionNew
Ending Paid Connected Fitness Subscriptions SourceQ2 FY262.64 million to 2.67 millionNew
Total Revenue SourceFY26$2.4 billion to $2.5 billionKept
Total Gross Margin SourceFY26approximately 52.0%Raised from approximately 51.0%
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFY26$425 million to $475 millionRaised from $400 million to $450 million
Free Cash Flow SourceFY26minimum target of $250 millionRaised from at least $200 million

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: FY26 Adjusted EBITDA range raised to $425 million to $475 million from $400 million to $450 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: FY26 total gross margin raised to approximately 52.0% from approximately 51.0%. Source
  • Guidance raised: FY26 Free Cash Flow minimum target raised to $250 million from at least $200 million. Source
  • Guidance kept: FY26 total revenue range kept at $2.4 billion to $2.5 billion. Source
  • New guidance: Q2 FY26 ranges given for total revenue, gross margin, Adjusted EBITDA and ending paid subscriptions. Source
  • New: Segment profitability now measured as Segment Adjusted Gross profit, with allocated overhead costs included. Source
  • New: Breathwrk, a wellness app, acquisition closed in the quarter. Source
  • Ended: Average Monthly Paid App Subscription Churn no longer reported from FY26. Source

Results and profitability

  • Revenue fell 6%, above guidance: Total revenue was $551 million, down $35 million or 6% year-over-year and $6 million above the high end of the guidance range. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose, above guidance: Adjusted EBITDA was $118 million, up $2 million or 2% year-over-year and $18 million above the high end of guidance. Net income was $14 million. Source
  • Operating income rose year-over-year: Income from operations was $41.3 million, compared with $12.5 million a year earlier. Interest expense was $32.3 million. Source
  • Free cash flow up $57 million: Free cash flow was $67 million, an increase of $57 million year-over-year. Source

Segments and revenue mix

  • Hardware revenue down 5%: Connected Fitness Products revenue was $152.4 million, down 5% year-over-year and 23% quarter-over-quarter. Source
  • Hardware gross margin fell to 6.9%: Connected Fitness Products gross margin was 6.9%, down 230 bps year-over-year and 1,040 bps quarter-over-quarter. Source
  • Subscription revenue down 7% year-over-year: Subscription revenue was $398.4 million, down 7% year-over-year and 2% quarter-over-quarter. Source
  • Subscription gross margin 68.6%: Subscription gross margin was 68.6%, up 80 bps year-over-year and down 340 bps quarter-over-quarter. Source

“Our continued momentum on bottom line performance sets the stage for improvements on the top line as we progress through the fiscal year, fueled by our commitment to innovation and growing the Peloton community.”

Peloton CEO Peter Stern

Subscriptions and engagement

  • Churn fell to 1.6%: Average net monthly paid Connected Fitness Subscription churn was 1.6%, down 20 bps year-over-year and 10 bps quarter-over-quarter. Source
  • Workout time rose 5%: Average workout time per Connected Fitness Subscription rose 5% year-over-year, management said. Source
  • Data model change immaterial: Subscription metrics use a data model adopted in Q3 FY25; management said its impact on Q1 FY26 is immaterial. Source

Products, retail and partners

  • Cross Training Series released: Released the Cross Training Series, a full hardware refresh across Bike, Tread and Row, and announced the Pro Series for commercial environments. Source
  • Peloton IQ introduced: Peloton IQ introduced, offering AI-powered personalized guidance and data-driven insights alongside instructor-led classes. Source
  • Microstores and retail partners expanded: Peloton-operated microstores reached 10; two retail partnerships bring products to 100 independent U.S. locations and 11 in Australia. Source
  • Wellness partnerships announced: Partnerships announced with Twin Health, Respin Health, Hospital for Special Surgery and HYROX to address more of members’ wellness needs. Source

“I am confident in our team's ability to execute our strategic plan, return Peloton to profitable growth, and extend Peloton's lead in connected fitness and wellness.”

Peloton CEO Peter Stern

Costs and gross margin

  • Gross margin 50 bps below guidance: Total gross margin was 51.5%, down 30 bps year-over-year and 50 bps below guidance, driven by a $13.5 million accrual for Bike+ seat post inventory costs. Source
  • Operating expenses down 19%: Total operating expenses were $242.4 million, down 17% year-over-year and 19% quarter-over-quarter. Source
  • Gross profit down 7%: Total gross profit was $283.7 million, down 7% year-over-year and 14% quarter-over-quarter. Source
  • Restructuring and impairment charges increased: Restructuring expense was $4.4 million and impairment expense $8.3 million, compared with $2.9 million and $4.9 million a year earlier. Source

Cash, debt and balance sheet

  • Operating cash flow rose to $72 million: Operating cash flow was $72 million, against $12.5 million a year earlier. Source
  • Cash balance rose to $1,103.6 million: Cash and cash equivalents were $1,103.6 million at September 30, 2025, up from $1,039.5 million at June 30, 2025. Source
  • Net debt fell to $395.1 million: Net debt was $395.1 million, down from $777.3 million a year earlier; gross and net leverage ratios were 3.8x and 1.1x. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 November 2025

  • Top-line improvement expected through year: Management expects revenue to improve as the fiscal year progresses, following bottom-line momentum. Source
  • Q2 FY26 ranges provided: Q2 FY26 ranges given for revenue, gross margin, Adjusted EBITDA and ending paid subscriptions, with the next results call to follow. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Ending Paid Connected Fitness Subscriptions Source2.732 million
Members Source5.9 million
Ending Paid App Subscriptions Source0.542 million

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Management guided to a further decline in ending paid Connected Fitness Subscriptions in Q2 FY26. Source
  • Operational: Gross margin reduced by a $13.5 million accrual for Bike+ seat post inventory costs. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Q1 revenue came in above the high end of the guidance range. Source
  • Ahead: Q1 Adjusted EBITDA came in above the high end of the guidance range. Source
  • Missed: Q1 gross margin came in below guidance, attributed to an inventory accrual. 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.