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Revolve Group, Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 3 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised, 2 narrowed, 5 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net sales grew 20%: Net sales were $356.0 million, up 20%, from 19% more total orders and a lower product return rate, partly offset by lower average order value. Source
  • Active customers grew 18%: Trailing 12-month active customers reached 3,243,000, up 18%, the highest year-over-year growth rate in three and a half years. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA fell 7%: Adjusted EBITDA was $23.5 million, down 7% year-over-year. The company reports it as a non-GAAP measure. Source
  • Gross margin down 75 basis points: Gross margin was 53.9%, down 75 basis points, against a prior-year quarter that included 347 basis points of expansion. Source
  • October net sales up mid-teens: Net sales in October 2026 rose a mid-teen percentage year-over-year, after a mid-single digit increase in October 2025. Source
  • November and December comparisons harder: Management said the November and December comparisons are much more difficult than October's, after 10% fourth-quarter 2025 growth. Source
  • Full-year gross margin guidance raised: Full-year gross margin guidance is 53.9% to 54.0%, up from 53.5% to 54.0%, and does not assume additional IEEPA tariff refunds. Source
  • Fourth-quarter guidance given: Fourth-quarter guidance is gross margin of 52.3% to 52.8%, fulfillment 3.3%, selling and distribution 17.6%, marketing 16.9% of net sales, and G&A $46.1 million. Source

“We delivered a strong third quarter, highlighted by net sales growth of 20% or more across our segments, REVOLVE and FWRD, and in domestic and international markets,”

co-founder and co-CEO Mike Karanikolas

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Gross margin SourceFull year 202653.9% to 54.0%Narrowed, low end up from 53.5% to 54.0%
Fulfillment expenses SourceFull year 20263.3% of net sales
Selling and distribution expenses SourceFull year 202617.5% of net salesRaised from 17.1% to 17.3% of net sales
Marketing expenses SourceFull year 202615.9% of net sales
General and administrative expenses SourceFull year 2026$178.0 millionRaised from $170 million to $172 million
Effective tax rate SourceFull year 202625% to 26%Narrowed, low end up from 24% to 26%
Gross margin SourceFourth quarter 202652.3% to 52.8%New
Fulfillment expenses SourceFourth quarter 20263.3% of net salesNew
Selling and distribution expenses SourceFourth quarter 202617.6% of net salesNew
Marketing expenses SourceFourth quarter 202616.9% of net salesNew
General and administrative expenses SourceFourth quarter 2026$46.1 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year gross margin guidance narrowed to 53.9% to 54.0% from 53.5% to 54.0%. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year selling and distribution expense guidance rose to 17.5% of net sales from 17.1% to 17.3%. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year general and administrative expense guidance rose to $178.0 million from $170 million to $172 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year effective tax rate guidance is 25% to 26%, up from 24% to 26%. Source
  • New guidance: Fourth-quarter 2026 guidance was given for the first time in this release. Source
  • New: REVOLVE Los Angeles launched, and an inaugural REVOLVE Magazine was introduced. Source
  • New: A new joint venture with Donatella Versace was announced, and partnerships with Kendall Jenner and Dwyane Wade were expanded. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net sales grew 20%: Net sales were $356.0 million, up 20%, from 19% more total orders and a lower product return rate, partly offset by lower average order value. Source
  • Active customers grew 18%: Trailing 12-month active customers reached 3,243,000, up 18%, the highest year-over-year growth rate in three and a half years. Source
  • Net income and EPS declined: Net income was $15.5 million and diluted EPS $0.20, against $21.2 million and $0.29. The prior-year quarter included a $4.5 million insurance recovery. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA fell 7%: Adjusted EBITDA was $23.5 million, down 7% year-over-year. The company reports it as a non-GAAP measure. Source

Segments and regions

  • REVOLVE segment sales grew 20%: REVOLVE segment net sales were $306.8 million, up 20% year over year. Source
  • FWRD segment sales grew 20%: FWRD segment net sales were $49.2 million, up 20%, with segment gross profit of $21.2 million. Source
  • Domestic sales grew 20%: Domestic net sales were $277.4 million, up 20% year over year. Source
  • International sales grew 22%: International net sales were $78.6 million, up 22% year over year. Source

“We couldn't be more happy with our momentum and we are excited about our progress on longer-term investments that we believe strengthen our foundation for future profitable growth.”

co-founder and co-CEO Michael Mente

Products, partnerships and investment

  • Grow-Good beauty lowered order value: Average order value was $292, down 5%, mainly from initial Grow-Good beauty sales at much lower price points. Source
  • REVOLVE Los Angeles and magazine launched: The company cited the recent launch of REVOLVE Los Angeles and its inaugural REVOLVE Magazine as investments behind brand building. Source
  • Versace joint venture and new partnerships: Management cited a new joint venture with Donatella Versace and recently announced expanded partnerships with Kendall Jenner and Dwyane Wade. Source
  • First-ever namesake label in owned brands: REVOLVE Los Angeles is the company's first-ever namesake label, within its owned brand assortment. Source
  • Brand and retail investments cited: Management said sales growth and customer metrics reflect brand strength and investments in brand building, physical retail expansion and key partnerships. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Gross margin down 75 basis points: Gross margin was 53.9%, down 75 basis points, against a prior-year quarter that included 347 basis points of expansion. Source
  • Selling and distribution rose on shipping: Selling and distribution costs were $63.5 million, 17.8% of net sales versus 17.5%, mainly due to higher shipping rates. Lower returns partly offset this. Source
  • Marketing rose to 14.3% of sales: Marketing costs were $50.8 million, 14.3% of net sales versus 13.7%, reflecting performance and brand marketing for growth initiatives. Source
  • G&A steady at 13.0% of sales: General and administrative costs were $46.2 million, 13.0% of net sales, the same share as a year earlier. Source
  • Fulfillment rose to 3.4% of sales: Fulfillment costs were $12.2 million, 3.4% of net sales versus 3.3% a year earlier. Source

“Supporting our top-line momentum was 18% growth in active customers year-over-year, our fourth consecutive quarter of growth acceleration.”

co-founder and co-CEO Mike Karanikolas

Demand and early fourth quarter

  • October net sales up mid-teens: Net sales in October 2026 rose a mid-teen percentage year-over-year, after a mid-single digit increase in October 2025. Source
  • November and December comparisons harder: Management said the November and December comparisons are much more difficult than October's, after 10% fourth-quarter 2025 growth. Source
  • Orders up 19%, order value down 5%: Total orders placed rose 19% to 2,745 thousand, and average order value fell 5% to $292 from $306. Source

Cash, inventory and shareholder returns

  • Operating cash flow turned negative: Operating cash flow was $(24.3) million in the quarter and $16.9 million for nine months, versus $11.8 million and $69.6 million a year earlier. Source
  • Free cash flow negative in quarter: Free cash flow was $(27.0) million in the quarter and $7.0 million for nine months, versus $6.6 million and $59.0 million a year earlier. Source
  • Inventory up 23% year over year: Inventory was $293.3 million at September 30, 2026, up $54.5 million or 23% from a year earlier. Source
  • Cash down, no debt: Cash and cash equivalents were $284.6 million, down $30.8 million or 10% year over year. The company said the balance sheet remains debt free. Source
  • Nine-month buybacks of $10.1 million: The cash flow statement shows $10.1 million of Class A repurchases for nine months. The release gives no third-quarter repurchase figure. Source

Full-year and fourth-quarter guidance

  • Full-year gross margin guidance raised: Full-year gross margin guidance is 53.9% to 54.0%, up from 53.5% to 54.0%, and does not assume additional IEEPA tariff refunds. Source
  • Full-year cost ratios updated higher: Full-year selling and distribution guidance is 17.5% of net sales, up from 17.1% to 17.3%. Marketing is 15.9% and fulfillment 3.3% of net sales. Source
  • Full-year G&A and tax rate raised: Full-year G&A guidance is $178.0 million, up from $170 million to $172 million. The effective tax rate is 25% to 26%, from 24% to 26%. Source
  • Fourth-quarter guidance given: Fourth-quarter guidance is gross margin of 52.3% to 52.8%, fulfillment 3.3%, selling and distribution 17.6%, marketing 16.9% of net sales, and G&A $46.1 million. Source

Coming up, as management said on 3 November 2026

  • Results call today at 4:30 pm ET: Management will discuss the results in more detail on a call today at 4:30 pm ET, 1:30 pm PT. Source
  • Fourth-quarter and full-year guidance: Guidance covers the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2026, based on information as of November 3, 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Gross margin Source53.9%, down 75 basis points year-over-year
Average order value Source$292, down 5% year-over-year
Active customers (trailing 12 months) Source3,243 thousand, up 18%
Inventory Source$293.3 million, up 23% year-over-year

Risks management discussed

  • External: Guidance reflects macroeconomic conditions, cost pressures and potential headwinds to consumer spending, including tariffs, inflation and foreign currency. Source
  • Demand: Management said November and December net sales growth comparisons are much harder than October's. Source
  • Operational: Higher shipping rates reduced selling and distribution efficiency as a percentage of net sales, partly offset by lower returns. Source
  • Financial: Working capital changes reduced operating cash flow in the third quarter and the nine-month period. Source
  • Demand: Initial Grow-Good beauty sales at much lower price points lowered average order value. Source
  • Regulatory: Non-routine items were an accrual for certain pending legal matters, totalling $0.5 million for nine months. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management referred to the October 2025 comparison and 10% fourth-quarter 2025 growth as previously disclosed background. Source
  • Not stated: The August release gave third-quarter guidance. This release does not state whether third-quarter results met it.

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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.