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Savers Value Village, Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 8 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net sales rose 8.9%: Net sales were $403.2 million, up 8.9% from $370.1 million; constant-currency net sales rose 6.9%, and comparable store sales rose 3.5%. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose year on year: Adjusted EBITDA was $44.5 million, up from $42.8 million a year earlier, the second consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth; margin was 11.0% against 11.6%. Source
  • Net loss held at $5.3 million: The company reported a net loss of $5.3 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, against a $4.7 million loss a year earlier; net loss margin was 1.3% in both periods. Source
  • U.S. segment profit up 9.6%: U.S. Retail net sales rose 11.2% to $234.3 million; segment profit rose 9.6% to $42.7 million from $39.0 million. Source
  • Canada profit up 23.5%: Canada Retail net sales rose 6.7% to $137.2 million; constant-currency sales rose 2.0%, comparable store sales fell 0.6%, and segment profit rose 23.5% to $31.3 million. Source
  • Sales yield rose to $1.47: Sales yield was $1.47 per pound processed against $1.38, measured on a currency neutral and comparable store basis. Source
  • Operating cash flow rose to $18.2 million: Net cash provided by operating activities was $18.2 million, against $0.4 million; purchases of property and equipment were $28.1 million, against $20.6 million. Source
  • Repurchased 1.2 million shares: The company repurchased 1.2 million shares at a weighted average price of $8.51; $31.2 million remained on the authorization at quarter end. Source

“I am pleased that we delivered year-over-year adjusted EBITDA growth for the second consecutive quarter, with segment profit growth in both the U.S. and Canada.”

Mark Walsh, Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net sales Sourcefiscal 2026 (fifty-two weeks ending January 2, 2027)$1.76 billion to $1.79 billionKept
Comparable store sales growth Sourcefiscal 20262.5% to 4.0%Kept
Net income Sourcefiscal 2026$66 million to $78 million, or $0.41 to $0.48 per diluted shareKept
Adjusted net income Sourcefiscal 2026$73 million to $85 million, or $0.45 to $0.53 per diluted shareKept
Adjusted EBITDA Sourcefiscal 2026$260 million to $275 millionKept
Capital expenditures Sourcefiscal 2026$125 million to $145 millionKept
New store openings Sourcefiscal 2026Approximately 25Kept
Exchange rate assumption Sourcefiscal 20261 Canadian dollar (“CAD”) = 0.72 U.S. dollar (“USD”)Kept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance kept: Fiscal 2026 guidance was reaffirmed and is unchanged from the prior guidance given in February 2026. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net sales rose 8.9%: Net sales were $403.2 million, up 8.9% from $370.1 million; constant-currency net sales rose 6.9%, and comparable store sales rose 3.5%. Source
  • U.S. demand cited for comparable gains: Management linked U.S. comparable store sales growth of 6.4% to demand for the value proposition across the consumer spectrum. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose year on year: Adjusted EBITDA was $44.5 million, up from $42.8 million a year earlier, the second consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth; margin was 11.0% against 11.6%. Source
  • Net loss held at $5.3 million: The company reported a net loss of $5.3 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, against a $4.7 million loss a year earlier; net loss margin was 1.3% in both periods. Source
  • Adjusted net income of $2.5 million: Adjusted net income was $2.5 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, against $3.6 million, or $0.02, a year earlier. Adjusted net income is a non-GAAP measure. Source
  • Operating income rose: Operating income was $12.5 million, or 3.1% of net sales, against $10.4 million, or 2.8%. Net interest expense fell to $12.7 million from $14.8 million. Source

Segments and regions

  • U.S. segment profit up 9.6%: U.S. Retail net sales rose 11.2% to $234.3 million; segment profit rose 9.6% to $42.7 million from $39.0 million. Source
  • Canada profit up 23.5%: Canada Retail net sales rose 6.7% to $137.2 million; constant-currency sales rose 2.0%, comparable store sales fell 0.6%, and segment profit rose 23.5% to $31.3 million. Source
  • Weaker dollar aided reported sales: Currency lifted reported results: constant-currency net sales rose 6.9% against 8.9% reported, as the US dollar was weaker against the Canadian and Australian dollars. Source
  • Other segment profit fell 32.7%: The Other segment, Australia retail and wholesale, had net sales up 3.2% to $31.7 million, while segment profit fell 32.7% to $5.8 million from $8.7 million. Source

“Our first quarter results demonstrate continued momentum and an inflection in our profitability.”

Michael Maher, Chief Financial Officer

Volume and sales yield

  • Pounds processed rose to 266 million: Pounds processed were 266 million against 262 million in the prior-year quarter. Source
  • Donations and GreenDrop share rose: On-site donations and GreenDrop were 75.9% of total pounds processed, up from 74.0%. Source
  • Sales yield rose to $1.47: Sales yield was $1.47 per pound processed against $1.38, measured on a currency neutral and comparable store basis. Source

Costs, margins and profit

  • Cost of merchandise near 45%: Cost of merchandise sold, excluding depreciation and amortization, was 45.4% of net sales against 45.5% a year earlier. Source
  • SG&A ratio rose, salaries ratio fell: Selling, general and administrative expense rose to 24.4% of net sales from 23.6%, while salaries, wages and benefits fell to 21.4% from 22.9%. Source
  • Foreign currency loss of $6.0 million: Loss on foreign currency, net was $6.0 million, against a $1.6 million gain a year earlier; the company excludes foreign currency impacts of $5.8 million from Adjusted net income and Adjusted EBITDA. Source
  • Stock compensation expense fell: Stock-based compensation expense was $7.9 million against $11.5 million; IPO-related stock-based compensation was $3.8 million against $8.9 million. Source

“We have now opened 60 new stores over the last three years, which are delivering strong returns as they mature.”

Michael Maher, Chief Financial Officer

Cash, debt and shareholder returns

  • Operating cash flow rose to $18.2 million: Net cash provided by operating activities was $18.2 million, against $0.4 million; purchases of property and equipment were $28.1 million, against $20.6 million. Source
  • Repurchased 1.2 million shares: The company repurchased 1.2 million shares at a weighted average price of $8.51; $31.2 million remained on the authorization at quarter end. Source
  • Cash balance lower; debt paid down: Cash and cash equivalents ended at $61.6 million, against $85.9 million at January 3, 2026; principal payments on long-term debt were $1.9 million, against $44.5 million a year earlier. Source

Strategy, stores and innovation

  • New stores in line with expectations: The release headline says new store contribution earnings were in line with company expectations. Source
  • Innovation agenda adds technology initiatives: Management cited advancements in its innovation agenda, including targeted technology initiatives aimed at data-driven decisions and execution. Source
  • Strategic priorities and long-term growth: The CFO said continued execution on strategic priorities leaves the company well positioned for long-term profitable growth. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Comparable store sales Source3.5% total; U.S. 6.4%; Canada -0.6%
Store count Source370 stores; 3 opened, 0 closed
Inventories Source$44.6 million (January 3, 2026: $41.5 million)

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Store impairment charges were recorded in the quarter; the company adds them back in its non-GAAP measures as other adjustments. Source
  • External: Foreign currency moves affect Canadian results: a weaker US dollar against the Canadian dollar raises reported results, and a stronger one lowers them. Source
  • External: An earlier Easter reduced Canadian comparable store sales in the quarter by approximately 0.7%. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management said new stores continue to perform in line with expectations. Source
  • Not stated: In February the company said it expected to keep delivering EBITDA growth in 2026; first quarter Adjusted EBITDA rose year over year for a second quarter.

Other quarters

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