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SharkNinja, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 raised, 1 lowered, 3 new, 2 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net sales up 22.2%, accelerating: Net sales reached $1,765.5 million, up 21.6% on a constant currency basis, with growth in four product categories. Source
  • Net income down, Adjusted EBITDA up: Net income fell 7.0% to $129.8 million, while Adjusted EBITDA rose 18.6% to $264.9 million, or 15.0% of net sales. Source
  • Beauty and Home up 65.3%: Beauty and Home Environment Appliances rose 65.3% to $285.8 million, the fastest-growing category, on skincare and fan lines. Source
  • International sales up 36.6%: International net sales rose 36.6% to $623.6 million. Domestic rose 15.5% to $1,141.9 million, with the U.S. at 61.5% of sales. Source
  • Gross margin fell on tariffs: Gross margin fell 30 basis points to 48.7%, and Adjusted Gross Margin fell 70 basis points to 48.7%. Cost optimization and favorable category and channel mix offset part of it. Source
  • Adjusted operating income up 19.6%: Adjusted Operating Income rose 19.6% to $231.5 million, or 13.1% of net sales, against 13.4% a year earlier. Source

“Q2 was a standout performance for SharkNinja, with net sales growth accelerating to 22.2%, our fastest pace since 2024, powered by broad-based strength across our categories, geographies, and channels.”

Mark Barrocas, Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net sales growth Sourcefiscal year 202616.0% to 17.0%Raised from 11.5% to 12.5%
Adjusted Net Income per diluted share Sourcefiscal year 2026$6.45 to $6.55Raised from $6.00 to $6.10
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefiscal year 2026$1,357 million to $1,369 millionRaised from $1,290 million to $1,300 million
GAAP effective tax rate Sourcefiscal year 2026approximately 22.0% to 23.0%Kept
Diluted weighted average shares Sourcefiscal year 2026approximately 142.5 millionLowered from 143.0 million
Capital expenditures Sourcefiscal year 2026$190 million to $210 millionKept
Tariff refund benefit, reduction of cost of sales Sourcethird quarter of 2026approximately $247.1 millionNew
Adjusted EBITDA increase tied to tariff refund Sourcefiscal year 2026approximately $30 millionNew
Adjusted EPS increase tied to tariff refund Sourcefiscal year 2026approximately $0.15New

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Fiscal 2026 net sales growth raised to 16.0% to 17.0% from 11.5% to 12.5%. Source
  • Guidance raised: Fiscal 2026 Adjusted Net Income per diluted share raised to $6.45 to $6.55 from $6.00 to $6.10. Source
  • Guidance raised: Fiscal 2026 Adjusted EBITDA raised to $1,357 million to $1,369 million from $1,290 million to $1,300 million. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Expected diluted weighted average share count cut to about 142.5 million from 143.0 million. Source
  • New guidance: A tariff refund benefit of about $247.1 million is now included in guidance for the third quarter of 2026. Source
  • New: Refund claims of about $247.1 million were submitted to U.S. Customs and Border Protection and accepted. Source
  • New: Refunds on 2025 tariffs benefit GAAP results and cash flow but are excluded from the Adjusted measures in fiscal 2026 guidance. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net sales up 22.2%, accelerating: Net sales reached $1,765.5 million, up 21.6% on a constant currency basis, with growth in four product categories. Source
  • Net income down, Adjusted EBITDA up: Net income fell 7.0% to $129.8 million, while Adjusted EBITDA rose 18.6% to $264.9 million, or 15.0% of net sales. Source
  • Diluted EPS down, Adjusted EPS up: Diluted EPS was $0.92, down from $0.98. Adjusted Net Income per diluted share rose 29.9% to $1.26. Source

Product categories and regions

  • Beauty and Home up 65.3%: Beauty and Home Environment Appliances rose 65.3% to $285.8 million, the fastest-growing category, on skincare and fan lines. Source
  • Cooking and Beverage up 36.5%: Cooking and Beverage Appliances rose 36.5% to $499.0 million, helped by the Ninja Luxe Café espresso machine and Ninja Crispi. Source
  • Food Preparation grew on blending: Food Preparation Appliances rose 13.3% to $458.6 million, driven by the blending sub-category. Source
  • Cleaning up 4.1% on extractors: Cleaning Appliances rose 4.1% to $522.0 million, led by carpet extractor and cordless vacuum sub-categories. Source
  • International sales up 36.6%: International net sales rose 36.6% to $623.6 million. Domestic rose 15.5% to $1,141.9 million, with the U.S. at 61.5% of sales. Source

“This quarter was a clear demonstration of the size and durability of our core business, an area we believe is often underestimated.”

Mark Barrocas, Chief Executive Officer

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Gross margin fell on tariffs: Gross margin fell 30 basis points to 48.7%, and Adjusted Gross Margin fell 70 basis points to 48.7%. Cost optimization and favorable category and channel mix offset part of it. Source
  • Sales and marketing rose 23.4%: Sales and marketing rose 23.4% to $441.5 million, or 25.0% of net sales, with delivery costs up $26.2 million and advertising up $20.7 million. Source
  • G&A rose on share-based compensation: G&A rose 40.8% to $130.1 million, or 7.4% of net sales. Share-based compensation rose $22.6 million and professional fees rose $5.1 million. Source
  • R&D rose 22.3% on headcount: R&D rose 22.3% to $109.3 million, or 6.2% of net sales, on headcount added for new categories and market expansion. Source

Operating income and profit measures

  • Adjusted operating income up 19.6%: Adjusted Operating Income rose 19.6% to $231.5 million, or 13.1% of net sales, against 13.4% a year earlier. Source
  • GAAP operating income up 6.4%: GAAP operating income rose 6.4% to $179.4 million, or 10.1% of net sales, with share-based compensation at $47.2 million. Source
  • Adjusted Net Income up 29.3%: Adjusted Net Income rose 29.3% to $178.2 million, or 10.1% of net sales, compared with 9.5% a year earlier. Source

“We head into the second half of the year with real momentum and increasing confidence in our ability to deliver strong, profitable growth over the long term.”

Mark Barrocas, Chief Executive Officer

Inventory, cash and debt

  • Inventories up 14.1% since December: Inventories rose 14.1% to $1,143.6 million from December 31, 2025, while accounts receivable were lower than at year-end. Source
  • Cash and revolver capacity reported: Cash was $779.8 million and revolver capacity $489.8 million at June 30, 2026. Total debt, excluding deferred financing costs, was $718.9 million. Source

Tariffs and refund treatment

  • Refund duties split across periods: Duties subject to refund split roughly evenly between amounts expensed in fiscal 2025 and in the first half of 2026. Source
  • 2026 tariff refunds stay in Adjusted: Refunds on 2026 tariffs appear in the Adjusted metrics, matching the original expense, and are part of the reinvestment intention. Source
  • Tariff rates assumed for 2026: The updated guidance uses minimum rates of 10% for Indonesia, Malaysia and Cambodia, and 12.5% for China, Vietnam and Thailand. Source

Share repurchases and cash

  • Buybacks under $750 million program: The company bought back 815,233 shares in Q2 and 1,008,368 in the first six months under a $750.0 million program authorized February 11, 2026. Source
  • Repurchases averaged about $120 per share: Repurchases cost $99.7 million in the quarter and $119.7 million for six months, at average prices of $122.29 and $118.71. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 August 2026

  • Tariff refund reinvestment: Management intends to reinvest in the business, including retail activation, media, technology and AI, as refunds are received. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: Ongoing tariff and input-cost pressures are named as areas where reinvestment may be directed. Source
  • Operational: Delivery and distribution costs rose with volumes, product mix and fuel prices, adding to selling expense. Source
  • Regulatory: The updated guidance assumes current tariff levels hold for the rest of 2026. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Adjusted EBITDA guidance is stated as above the prior expectation of $1,290 million to $1,300 million. 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.