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Regis Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 February 2026: press release. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose on Alline salons: Consolidated revenue was $57.1 million against $46.7 million, up $10.4 million, mainly from company-owned salon revenue after the Alline acquisition, partly offset by lower royalties and franchise rental income. Source
  • Net income fell from prior discontinued income: Net income was $0.5 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, against $7.6 million, or $2.71, a year earlier. The prior-year figure included $7.4 million of income from discontinued operations. Source
  • Franchise revenue down 12.5%: Franchise revenue was $37.9 million against $43.3 million, a $5.4 million decline. Franchise rental income, which carries no margin, was the main driver. Source
  • Company-owned salon revenue jumped: Company-owned salon revenue was $19.2 million against $3.5 million. Adjusted EBITDA for the segment was $1.8 million, or 9.4% of revenue, against 20.0% a year earlier. Source
  • Supercuts same-store sales up 2.0%: Supercuts system-wide same-store sales rose 2.0%, with service up 2.4% and retail down 9.2%. A year earlier the figure was 0.5%. First-half Supercuts comps were 2.2%. Source
  • Operating cash flow positive again: Cash from operations was $3.9 million for the first half against $0.8 million, the fifth consecutive quarter of positive cash from operations. Excluding restricted ad fund cash it was $4.2 million. Source

“Our second quarter results demonstrate improved execution and continued momentum, with same-store sales increasing 2.0% at Supercuts and 4.3% at company-owned salons.”

Jim Lain, Regis Corporation's Interim President and Chief Executive Officer

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Management said it is speaking with potential partners about refinancing ahead of the June 2026 anniversary of its credit agreement. The release gives no terms or timing for a decision. Source
  • New: Management said it is selectively applying verified operating improvements across the broader brand portfolio. The previous release described the focus as Supercuts, company-owned salons and technology. Source

Second quarter results and drivers

  • Revenue rose on Alline salons: Consolidated revenue was $57.1 million against $46.7 million, up $10.4 million, mainly from company-owned salon revenue after the Alline acquisition, partly offset by lower royalties and franchise rental income. Source
  • Operating income rose $0.7 million: Operating income was $6.2 million against $5.5 million. Management attributed the rise to operating income from the Alline salons and lower general and administrative expenses, partly offset by lower royalties. Source
  • Net income fell from prior discontinued income: Net income was $0.5 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, against $7.6 million, or $2.71, a year earlier. The prior-year figure included $7.4 million of income from discontinued operations. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose to $8.0 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $8.0 million against $7.1 million. Adjusted net income was flat at $1.7 million, and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.60 against $0.61. Source
  • First-half revenue and operating income rose: First-half revenue was $116.1 million against $92.8 million, and operating income was $12.1 million against $7.6 million. First-half diluted EPS was $0.64 against $2.90. Source

Franchise and company-owned segments

  • Franchise revenue down 12.5%: Franchise revenue was $37.9 million against $43.3 million, a $5.4 million decline. Franchise rental income, which carries no margin, was the main driver. Source
  • Fewer franchise salons cut royalties: Royalties were $13.6 million against $14.8 million for the quarter. The release attributes the decline primarily to fewer franchise salons, and the franchise salon count fell partly as a result of the Alline acquisition. Source
  • Franchise adjusted EBITDA slightly lower: Franchise adjusted EBITDA was $6.2 million against $6.4 million. As a share of adjusted franchise revenue it was 40.5% against 36.1%, with the decline tied to lower royalties and non-cash fees, partly offset by lower G&A. Source
  • Company-owned salon revenue jumped: Company-owned salon revenue was $19.2 million against $3.5 million. Adjusted EBITDA for the segment was $1.8 million, or 9.4% of revenue, against 20.0% a year earlier. Source
  • Company-owned salon count fell: Company-owned salons were 278 at December 31, 2025, against 286 at September 30, 2025 and 294 at June 30, 2025. Source

“We are confident in our progress and remain committed to building a stronger, more modern Regis capable of delivering long-term, sustainable growth.”

Jim Lain, Regis Corporation's Interim President and Chief Executive Officer

Supercuts and system-wide sales

  • Supercuts same-store sales up 2.0%: Supercuts system-wide same-store sales rose 2.0%, with service up 2.4% and retail down 9.2%. A year earlier the figure was 0.5%. First-half Supercuts comps were 2.2%. Source
  • Consolidated comps slightly lower: Consolidated same-store sales were down 0.1% against down 1.6% a year earlier. The release headline describes the result as slightly lower, as expected, because of franchise mix. Source
  • Retail same-store sales declined: System-wide retail same-store sales fell 14.6%, against a 14.7% decline a year earlier, while service same-store sales rose 0.9%. Source
  • Company-owned comps up 4.3%: Company-owned same-store sales were up 4.3% against a 9.1% decline a year earlier. First-half company-owned comps were 2.9%, against a 6.5% decline. Source

Costs, rent and margins

  • Company-owned salon costs climbed: Company-owned salon expense was $13.7 million against $1.9 million, and rent expense was $3.6 million against $2.1 million. Source
  • Adjusted G&A edged up: Reported general and administrative expense was $10.3 million against $11.2 million. Adjusted G&A, excluding discrete items and stock-based compensation, was $9.8 million against $9.6 million. Source
  • Interest expense and tax rose: Interest expense was $5.3 million against $4.8 million for the quarter, and income tax expense was $1.0 million against $0.1 million. Source

“Disciplined capital management remains a core priority as we focus on reducing our debt service and delivering long-term shareholder value,”

Kersten Zupfer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Cash, debt and share count

  • Operating cash flow positive again: Cash from operations was $3.9 million for the first half against $0.8 million, the fifth consecutive quarter of positive cash from operations. Excluding restricted ad fund cash it was $4.2 million. Source
  • Cash and liquidity edged higher: Cash and equivalents were $18.4 million, and available total liquidity was $27.4 million, against $16.6 million and $25.5 million at September 30, 2025. Source
  • Borrowings total $126.0 million: Outstanding borrowings were $126.0 million: a $116.7 million term loan, $8.3 million of paid-in-kind interest and a $1.0 million revolver draw, against $124.8 million at September 30. Source
  • Capital spending increased: First-half capital expenditures were $1.2 million against $0.4 million. The prior-year period included $18.6 million of asset acquisitions, and the current period shows none. Source
  • Shares outstanding and option proceeds: Common shares outstanding rose to 2,498,778 from 2,435,981 at June 30, 2025. The first half includes $0.3 million from warrant exercises and $0.6 million from option exercises. Source

Transformation and leadership

  • Supercuts transformation remains focus: Management said it remains focused on transforming Supercuts while optimizing company-owned salons, where it sees early signs of progress. Source
  • Transformation gaining traction broadly: The release headline says transformation efforts are gaining traction across Supercuts and corporate networks. Loyalty membership enrollment is described as growing steadily, with no count given. Source
  • Interim leadership quoted in release: Jim Lain is named as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer and is the lead executive quoted on the quarter's results. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Total franchise and company-owned locations Source3,829
Franchise salons Source3,551
Company-owned salons Source278
Supercuts system-wide same-store sales, Q2 Source2.0%
Company-owned same-store sales comps, Q2 Source4.3%

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Management called reducing debt service a core priority within its capital management approach. Source
  • Operational: Fewer franchise salons reduced franchise rental income and royalties, which the release names as the primary driver of franchise revenue decline. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management said consolidated same-store sales were slightly lower as expected because of franchise mix. 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.