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Savers Value Village, Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 19 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 7 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net sales rose 15.6% in quarter: Net sales were $464.7 million in the fourteen-week fourth quarter, up 15.6% from the thirteen-week prior year period. Excluding the 53rd week, net sales rose 8.4%. Source
  • U.S. segment profit up 23.7%: U.S. Retail segment profit was $59.9 million, up from $48.5 million in the prior year quarter. Source
  • Canada comparable sales up 0.7%: Canada net sales rose 9.1% to $164.9 million, or 3.0% in constant currency excluding the 53rd week. Canada comparable store sales increased 0.7%. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin fell to 15.9%: Adjusted EBITDA was $74.1 million, a 15.9% margin, against 16.8% in the prior year quarter. Currency changes added $0.1 million to Adjusted EBITDA. Source
  • Full-year adjusted EBITDA $255.7 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $255.7 million, against $272.6 million in fiscal 2024. Adjusted net income was $72.7 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, against $0.58. Source
  • Fiscal 2026 guidance issued: Management gave fiscal 2026 guidance covering fifty-two weeks, ending January 2, 2027. Source

“We are proud of our fourth quarter results, as we delivered a clear inflection in profitability driven by strong U.S. demand, stabilizing trends in Canada, and the contribution from our maturing new stores.”

Mark Walsh, Chief Executive Officer of Savers Value Village, Inc.

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net sales Sourcefiscal 2026 (fifty-two weeks ending January 2, 2027)$1.76 billion to $1.79 billionNew
Comparable store sales growth Sourcefiscal 20262.5% to 4.0%New
Net income Sourcefiscal 2026$66 million to $78 million, or $0.41 to $0.48 per diluted shareNew
Adjusted net income Sourcefiscal 2026$73 million to $85 million, or $0.45 to $0.53 per diluted shareNew
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefiscal 2026$260 million to $275 millionNew
Capital expenditures Sourcefiscal 2026$125 million to $145 millionNew
New store openings Sourcefiscal 2026~25New

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Fiscal 2026 begins one week later than fiscal 2025 because of the 53rd week in fiscal 2025. Source

Fourth quarter sales and earnings

  • Net sales rose 15.6% in quarter: Net sales were $464.7 million in the fourteen-week fourth quarter, up 15.6% from the thirteen-week prior year period. Excluding the 53rd week, net sales rose 8.4%. Source
  • 53rd week added $28.9 million: The extra week contributed $28.9 million of net sales in the quarter. Constant-currency net sales, excluding the 53rd week, rose 8.4%. Source
  • Net income $22.4 million, $0.14 diluted: Net income margin was 4.8%, against a net loss of $1.9 million in the prior year quarter. Source
  • Adjusted net income $23.8 million: Adjusted net income was $23.8 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, the same per-share figure as the prior year quarter. Adjustments included $3.6 million of IPO-related stock-based compensation. Source

Segment and regional results

  • U.S. comparable store sales up 8.8%: U.S. net sales rose 20.6%, or 12.6% excluding the 53rd week. The CEO cited U.S. demand as a driver of the quarter. Source
  • U.S. segment profit up 23.7%: U.S. Retail segment profit was $59.9 million, up from $48.5 million in the prior year quarter. Source
  • Canada comparable sales up 0.7%: Canada net sales rose 9.1% to $164.9 million, or 3.0% in constant currency excluding the 53rd week. Canada comparable store sales increased 0.7%. Source
  • Other segment profit fell 12.7%: The Other segment, which combines Australia retail and wholesale, reported net sales of $33.9 million, up 11.5%. Its segment profit was $7.4 million, down from $8.5 million. Source

“This strength underscores that our sharp value and great selection continue to resonate with consumers.”

Mark Walsh, Chief Executive Officer of Savers Value Village, Inc.

Store count and openings

  • Ten stores opened in quarter: The fourth quarter ended with 367 stores across the U.S., Canada and Australia. Source
  • Fiscal 2025 openings and closures: Fiscal 2025 added 14 U.S., 8 Canada and 4 Australia stores, a total of 26. Closures totaled 10, with 7 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada. Source
  • Store count at start of fiscal 2025: The store count stood at 351 at December 28, 2024, with 172 in the U.S., 165 in Canada and 14 in Australia. Source

Costs and margins

  • Adjusted EBITDA margin fell to 15.9%: Adjusted EBITDA was $74.1 million, a 15.9% margin, against 16.8% in the prior year quarter. Currency changes added $0.1 million to Adjusted EBITDA. Source
  • Merchandise cost ratio rose: Cost of merchandise sold, excluding depreciation and amortization, was 44.6% of net sales, up from 44.3%. Salaries, wages and benefits fell to 19.9% from 20.4%. Source
  • Selling and admin ratio improved: Selling, general and administrative expense was $99.5 million, or 21.4% of net sales, down from 22.9% in the prior year quarter. Source
  • Foreign currency gain in quarter: The company recorded a $4.6 million gain on foreign currency, against a $14.8 million loss a year earlier. Source

Full-year fiscal 2025 results

  • Full-year net sales up 9.2%: Fiscal 2025 net sales were $1.68 billion, up from $1.54 billion in fiscal 2024. Source
  • Full-year comparable sales up 4.7%: Excluding the 53rd week, fiscal 2025 net sales rose 7.3% and constant-currency net sales rose 8.2%. U.S. comparable store sales rose 6.6% and Canada 2.0%.
  • Full-year adjusted EBITDA $255.7 million: Adjusted EBITDA was $255.7 million, against $272.6 million in fiscal 2024. Adjusted net income was $72.7 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, against $0.58. Source
  • Canada full-year segment profit fell: Canada Retail segment profit was $153.5 million, down $10.1 million. U.S. Retail segment profit was $195.4 million, up 7.4%. Source
  • Full-year net income $22.6 million: Fiscal 2025 net income was $22.6 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, against $29.0 million in fiscal 2024. Source

Fiscal 2026 guidance basis

  • Fiscal 2026 guidance issued: Management gave fiscal 2026 guidance covering fifty-two weeks, ending January 2, 2027. Source
  • Comparable sales weeks aligned: Because fiscal 2026 starts a week later, comparable store sales compare sales weeks aligned with the equivalent weeks of fiscal 2025. Source
  • Adjusted measures not reconciled: The company did not reconcile its forward-looking adjusted measures to GAAP, citing that it cannot predict elements such as gains or losses on foreign currency. Source

Capital, cash and debt

  • Buyback and term loan repayment: In the fourth quarter the company repaid $20 million of principal under its 2025 term loan and bought about 1.1 million shares at an average of $8.75. Source
  • $41.7 million left on buyback: Approximately $41.7 million remained under the share repurchase program at January 3, 2026. Source
  • Operating cash flow rose: Net cash provided by operating activities was $167.3 million for fiscal 2025, against $134.3 million in fiscal 2024. Cash and equivalents ended at $85.9 million. Source
  • Capital spending was $118.6 million: Purchases of property and equipment were $118.6 million in fiscal 2025, against $105.9 million in fiscal 2024. Source
  • Debt refinanced in fiscal 2025: Fiscal 2025 included $746.3 million of long-term debt issued, net, and $781.3 million of principal payments. The loss on extinguishment of debt was $35.7 million. Source

Pounds processed and sales yield

  • Pounds processed rose: Pounds processed were 288 million in the fourteen-week quarter, against 259 million. Fiscal 2025 totaled 1,111 million pounds. Source
  • On-site donations share rose: On-site donations and GreenDrop were 78.4% of total pounds processed in the quarter, up from 74.9%. Source
  • Sales yield rose per pound: Sales yield was $1.57 per pound processed, up from $1.50, on a currency-neutral comparable store basis. Source
  • Cost per pound processed rose: Cost of merchandise sold was $0.72 per pound processed, against $0.69 in the prior year quarter. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Comparable store sales, total company, fourth quarter Source5.4%
Comparable store sales, U.S., fourth quarter Source8.8%
Comparable store sales, Canada, fourth quarter Source0.7%
Comparable store sales, total company, fiscal 20254.7%
Inventories Source$41,480 thousand at January 3, 2026, against $34,288 thousand
Store count Source367 stores at January 3, 2026
Store openings and closings, fiscal 2025 Source26 opened, 10 closed
Cost of merchandise sold, percent of net sales, fourth quarter Source44.6% (prior year quarter 44.3%)
Sales yield per pound processed Source$1.57 (prior year quarter $1.50)

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: The fourth quarter included charges for stores that were impaired during fiscal 2025. Source
  • Financial: Reduced useful lives for some acquisition-related intangibles and store assets increased fiscal 2025 amortization and depreciation. Source
  • External: For fiscal 2025, a stronger U.S. dollar against the Canadian dollar and Australian dollar reduced operating results. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The CEO expressed confidence in continued EBITDA growth in 2026 and beyond. Source

Other quarters

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