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Xponential Fitness, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 3 lowered, 1 narrowed. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue fell 13% year-over-year: Revenue was $66.0 million. The company attributed the decline mainly to fewer equipment installations and lower merchandise revenue after the outsourced logistics transition. Source
  • Net loss against prior-year profit: The company reported a net loss of $4.8 million, or $0.10 per basic share. The prior-year quarter was net income of $1.3 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA down 22%: Adjusted EBITDA was $21.9 million, against $28.1 million in the prior-year period. Source
  • Same store sales fell 6.8%: North America same store sales decreased 6.8%, compared with growth of 2.4% in the prior-year quarter. Source
  • SG&A up 33% on legal expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses were $32.0 million, up 33%, mainly on higher legal expenses. Source
  • Four full-year targets lowered: Management lowered four full-year 2026 targets: net new studios, North America system-wide sales, revenue and Adjusted EBITDA. The tax rate assumption was kept. Source
  • Cash and long-term debt balances: Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash was about $25.0 million at June 30, 2026. Total long-term debt was $522.4 million. Source

“While our second quarter results were below expectations, we continued to make progress against the priorities we believe are most important to strengthening Xponential for the long term”

Mike Nuzzo, Chief Executive Officer of Xponential Fitness

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net new studio openings SourceFY2026approximately 150Narrowed, top end cut from 150 to 170
North America system-wide sales SourceFY2026$1.70 billion to $1.75 billionLowered from $1.72 billion to $1.80 billion
Revenue SourceFY2026$250.0 million to $260.0 millionLowered from $260.0 million to $270.0 million
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFY2026$91.0 million to $97.0 millionLowered from $100.0 million to $110.0 million
Share count for GAAP and Adjusted EPS (Class A) SourceFY202641.0 million sharesRaised from 40.9 million shares

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance lowered: North America system-wide sales range lowered to $1.70 billion to $1.75 billion, from $1.72 billion to $1.80 billion. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Revenue range lowered to $250.0 million to $260.0 million, from $260.0 million to $270.0 million. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Adjusted EBITDA range lowered to $91.0 million to $97.0 million, from $100.0 million to $110.0 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Share count assumption for GAAP and Adjusted EPS moved from 40.9 million to 41.0 million Class A shares. Source
  • New: International agreements now cover 29 additional countries, up from 28 in the first-quarter release. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue fell 13% year-over-year: Revenue was $66.0 million. The company attributed the decline mainly to fewer equipment installations and lower merchandise revenue after the outsourced logistics transition. Source
  • Net loss against prior-year profit: The company reported a net loss of $4.8 million, or $0.10 per basic share. The prior-year quarter was net income of $1.3 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA down 22%: Adjusted EBITDA was $21.9 million, against $28.1 million in the prior-year period. Source
  • Adjusted net income of $0.8 million: Adjusted net income was $0.8 million, or $0.02 per basic share, compared with $14.5 million, or $0.26 per basic share, a year earlier. Source

Revenue lines and segments

  • Franchise revenue dipped 3%: Franchise revenue was $44.0 million, down 3%. Management cited lower same store sales and brand divestitures completed in 2025. Source
  • Equipment revenue down 26%: Equipment revenue was $7.1 million, down 26%, as installations followed fewer studio openings and lower franchise license sales. Source
  • Merchandise revenue down 90%: Merchandise revenue was $0.5 million. Management linked the drop to the move from an in-house wholesale model to an outsourced retail model. Source
  • Marketing fund and other service revenue lower: Franchise marketing fund revenue was $8.7 million, down 8%. Other service revenue was $5.6 million, down 10%, on lower vendor commission and brand access fees. Source

“These efforts, led by a strong management team working collaboratively across brands and functions, are laser focused on driving long term, sustainable growth and success for our franchisees.”

Mike Nuzzo, Chief Executive Officer of Xponential Fitness

Studio network and unit sales

  • Same store sales fell 6.8%: North America same store sales decreased 6.8%, compared with growth of 2.4% in the prior-year quarter. Source
  • Quarterly AUV down to $659,000: North America quarterly run-rate AUV was $659,000, compared with $686,000. System-wide sales were $437.3 million, flat year-over-year. Source
  • Studio openings and license sales: The company opened 67 gross new studios and sold 53 franchise licenses in the second quarter. Source

Costs, marketing and margins

  • SG&A up 33% on legal expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses were $32.0 million, up 33%, mainly on higher legal expenses. Source
  • Marketing spend front-loaded into second quarter: Marketing fund expenses were $11.4 million, up 29%. Management said more marketing investment was made in the second quarter than in the same quarter of 2025. Source
  • Divestiture and executive transition costs: Losses and expenses from brand divestitures were $4.0 million, excluding impairments. Executive transition costs were $0.9 million. Both are excluded from adjusted results. Source
  • Financial transaction fees rose: Financial transaction fees and related expenses were $1.6 million in the quarter, against $0.1 million a year earlier. Source

Full-year targets revised

  • Four full-year targets lowered: Management lowered four full-year 2026 targets: net new studios, North America system-wide sales, revenue and Adjusted EBITDA. The tax rate assumption was kept. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA target not reconciled: Management said it cannot give a quantitative reconciliation of full-year Adjusted EBITDA to GAAP, citing variable tax, TRA and contingent consideration items. Source
  • Share count assumption moved up: The assumed share count for GAAP and Adjusted EPS moved from 40.9 million to 41.0 million Class A shares. Source

Cash, debt and liquidity

  • Cash and long-term debt balances: Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash was about $25.0 million at June 30, 2026. Total long-term debt was $522.4 million. Source
  • Operating cash used $25.7 million: Management reported $25.7 million of net cash used in operating activities for the quarter. The cash flow statement in the release covers the six months to June 30. Source
  • Line of credit drawn $10.0 million: The balance sheet shows a $10.0 million line of credit balance at June 30, 2026, against none at December 31, 2025. Source

Strategy and franchisee priorities

  • Studio growth and digital priorities: Management named continued studio growth at home and abroad, enhanced digital capabilities and elevated franchisee studio support as priorities. Source
  • International agreements cover 29 countries: The company's agreements now cover 29 additional countries, up from 28 in the first-quarter release. Source
  • Five-brand portfolio unchanged: The company describes five brands: Club Pilates, StretchLab, YogaSix, Pure Barre and BFT, the same count as in the first-quarter release. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
North America system-wide sales Source$437.3 million, flat year-over-year
North America same store sales Source-6.8%
North America quarterly run-rate AUV Source$659,000
Gross new studios opened in quarter Source67
Franchise licenses sold in quarter Source53

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Management cited challenges tied to the merchandise transition, alongside the change in business model. Source
  • Regulatory: Legal expenses for specific proceedings raised selling, general and administrative costs this quarter. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management said the decline in total revenue was expected. Source
  • Not stated: Management said it continued to make progress on its stated priorities. 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.