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Revolve Group, Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 24 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 11 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net sales rose 10% in fourth quarter: Fourth-quarter net sales were $324.4 million, up 10% from $293.7 million, following 4% growth in the third quarter of 2025. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 44%: Adjusted EBITDA was $26.3 million against $18.3 million a year earlier. Income from operations was $20.6 million against $11.4 million. Source
  • FWRD margin lifted company gross margin: FWRD gross profit was $22.3 million against $16.7 million a year earlier. Management attributed the 78 basis point rise in company gross margin mainly to FWRD. Source
  • Active customers grew 6% to 2.84 million: Active customers reached 2,841,000 at December 31, 2025, up 6%. Trailing 12-month active customers rose 94,000 in the quarter, the highest quarterly growth in more than three years. Source
  • Full-year gross margin up 100 basis points: Gross profit was $655.8 million, up 11%, and gross margin was 53.5% for 2025, up from 52.5% in 2024. Source
  • Net sales up about 16% in early 2026: Net sales rose about 16% year over year in the first seven weeks of 2026, from January 1 to February 18. Source
  • Full-year operating cash flow up 123%: Operating cash flow was $59.4 million for 2025, up 123%, and free cash flow was $46.2 million, up 157%. Management cited higher net income and working capital movements. Source

“We finished the year with an outstanding fourth quarter, highlighted by double-digit top-line growth, a 58% increase in net income and a 44% increase in Adjusted EBITDA year-over-year,”

co-founder and co-CEO Mike Karanikolas

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Gross margin SourceFull year ending December 31, 202653.7% to 54.2%New
Fulfillment expenses SourceFull year ending December 31, 20263.2% to 3.4% of net salesNew
Selling and distribution expenses SourceFull year ending December 31, 202617.1% to 17.3% of net salesNew
Marketing expenses SourceFull year ending December 31, 202615.3% to 15.8% of net salesNew
General and administrative expenses SourceFull year ending December 31, 2026$161 million to $164 millionNew
Effective tax rate SourceFull year ending December 31, 202624% to 26%New
Gross margin SourceFirst quarter 202652.8% to 53.3%New
Fulfillment expenses SourceFirst quarter 20263.2% of net salesNew
Selling and distribution expenses SourceFirst quarter 202617.1% of net salesNew
Marketing expenses SourceFirst quarter 202615.7% of net salesNew
General and administrative expenses SourceFirst quarter 2026$40.5 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Full-year 2026 guidance was given for gross margin, fulfillment, selling and distribution, marketing, general and administrative expenses and the effective tax rate. Source
  • New guidance: First-quarter 2026 guidance was given for gross margin, fulfillment, selling and distribution, marketing and general and administrative expenses. Source

Fourth quarter and full-year results

  • Net sales rose 10% in fourth quarter: Fourth-quarter net sales were $324.4 million, up 10% from $293.7 million, following 4% growth in the third quarter of 2025. Source
  • Net income and EPS rose: Fourth-quarter net income was $18.6 million, up 58% from $11.8 million; diluted EPS was $0.26 against $0.17 a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose 44%: Adjusted EBITDA was $26.3 million against $18.3 million a year earlier. Income from operations was $20.6 million against $11.4 million. Source
  • Full-year net income rose 25%: For 2025 net sales were $1.23 billion, up 8%, gross profit rose 11%, and Adjusted EBITDA was $93.8 million, up 35%. Source
  • Quarterly operating cash flow turned negative: Net cash used in operating activities was $10.2 million in the fourth quarter, against $3.9 million provided a year earlier. Free cash flow was $(12.9) million. Source

Segments and geographies

  • REVOLVE segment sales rose 10%: REVOLVE segment net sales were $276.6 million, up 10%, and FWRD segment net sales were $47.8 million, up 14%. Source
  • FWRD margin lifted company gross margin: FWRD gross profit was $22.3 million against $16.7 million a year earlier. Management attributed the 78 basis point rise in company gross margin mainly to FWRD. Source
  • Domestic and international both grew: Domestic net sales were $260.1 million, up 10%, and international net sales were $64.2 million, up 13%, in the fourth quarter. Source
  • Full-year FWRD and international growth: For 2025 FWRD net sales were $171.6 million, up 8%, and international net sales were $253.3 million, up 12%. Source

“We are confident that our culture of innovation and technology DNA will allow us to remain a leader in the continued wave of AI innovation, driving higher conversion and efficiency.”

co-founder and co-CEO Michael Mente

Customers and order value

  • Active customers grew 6% to 2.84 million: Active customers reached 2,841,000 at December 31, 2025, up 6%. Trailing 12-month active customers rose 94,000 in the quarter, the highest quarterly growth in more than three years. Source
  • Orders rose 13%, order value fell 2%: Total orders placed rose 13% to 2,445,000, and average order value fell 2% to $296. The company attributed the decline to product mix, including beauty sales. Source
  • Full-year orders rose 7%: For 2025, total orders placed rose 7% to 9,477,000, and average order value was $299, down 1% from $302. Source

Costs and margins

  • Full-year gross margin up 100 basis points: Gross profit was $655.8 million, up 11%, and gross margin was 53.5% for 2025, up from 52.5% in 2024. Source
  • Operating expense efficiencies reported: Management reported meaningful efficiencies in operating expenses as a percentage of net sales, driven mainly by marketing and general and administrative costs. Source
  • Marketing and G&A dollars increased: Marketing expense was $45.5 million against $43.3 million, and general and administrative expense was $42.2 million against $41.8 million. Source
  • Non-routine and transaction costs in 2025: Adjusted EBITDA excludes 2025 non-routine items of $2.1 million, mainly an accrual for pending legal matters, and transaction costs of $2.2 million tied to potential and consummated acquisitions. Source

Demand and guidance basis

  • Net sales up about 16% in early 2026: Net sales rose about 16% year over year in the first seven weeks of 2026, from January 1 to February 18. Source
  • Prior-year January comparison was softer: Management said the January 2025 comparison was softer than normal because Los Angeles wildfires temporarily affected demand and social media was paused. Trends normalized in February 2025. Source
  • Gross margin guidance assumes current tariffs: Gross margin guidance uses tariffs in effect on February 24, 2026 and expected mitigating activities. Actual margin depends on the timing and level of tariffs and mitigation. Source

Cash, inventory and capital

  • Full-year operating cash flow up 123%: Operating cash flow was $59.4 million for 2025, up 123%, and free cash flow was $46.2 million, up 157%. Management cited higher net income and working capital movements. Source
  • Debt-free balance sheet with more cash: Cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash, were $303.2 million at December 31, 2025, up 18% from $256.6 million. Source
  • Inventory rose 10% with sales: Inventory was $251.8 million at December 31, 2025, up 10%, which management said is consistent with fourth-quarter net sales growth of 10%. Source
  • Capital spending rose in 2025: Purchases of property and equipment were $11.4 million for 2025, against $5.6 million in 2024. Source
  • Repurchases of $2.0 million in 2025: The company repurchased 107,195 Class A shares in 2025 at an average $18.86. $55.6 million remained under the $100 million program at year end. Source

Strategy and investment

  • Significant investment planned: Michael Mente said the company intends to invest significantly and thoughtfully to take its brands to new heights. Source
  • Investment in many initiatives continues: Mike Karanikolas said the company continued investing in many initiatives while reporting these results. Source
  • Profitable growth and share gains targeted: Karanikolas said the company believes this investment sets it up for continued profitable growth and market share gains in 2026 and beyond. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Traffic: active customers Source2,841,000, up 6%
Average ticket: average order value Source$296, down from $301
Inventory Source$251.8 million, up 10%
Gross margin Source53.3% fourth quarter; 53.5% full year

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: Gross margin may vary with the timing and level of tariffs in effect and with the mitigating activities management undertakes. Source
  • Demand: Management cited potential headwinds to consumer spending in its guidance. Source
  • Operational: Supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures are listed among the factors reflected in the guidance. Source

Other quarters

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