The Lovesac Company
LOVE
$16.74 1.82%
Exchange: NASDAQ | Sector: Consumer Cyclical | Industry: Furnishings Fixtures Appliances
Q2 2026
Published: Sep 11, 2025

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $160.53M up 2.5% year-over-year
  • EPS of $-0.45 decreased by 18.4% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 56.4%
  • Net income of -6.65M
  • "This brand evolution work has laid a clear and reliable foundation whereon we can build The Lovesac Company into a multifaceted home brand with an organized and prioritized product hierarchy." - Shawn Nelson

The Lovesac Company (LOVE) QQ2 2026 Results Analysis — Revenue Growth in a Down Category Driven by Brand Evolution, Snug Launch, and Margin Tailwinds Amid Tariff Headwinds

Executive Summary

The Lovesac Company delivered a modest top-line expansion in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 (QQ2 2026), with net sales reaching $160.5 million, up 2.5% year over year (YoY) and up 16.0% quarter over quarter (QoQ) as the company benefited from showroom expansion and ongoing omni-channel strength. Gross margin declined to 56.4% (down 260 basis points YoY), pressured by higher inbound/outbound transportation costs and a net reduction in product margin due to more aggressive promotions, while the company executed disciplined expense management that improved SG&A as a percentage of net sales to 40.9% from 47.0% a year ago. The quarterly results also reflected operational headwinds from tariff environments and competitive discounting, which the company has been actively mitigating through a four-point plan (cost concessions, manufacturing diversification away from China, selective pricing, and cost efficiency). Management reaffirmed a strategic shift toward a brand-first, multi-product, multi-channel growth framework and outlined a phased plan to return gross margins to the high-50s/near-60% range longer term. The company continues to invest in major brand and product initiatives (Brand Evolution, Snug, EverCouch renaming) and to expand profitable channels (online, Costco, pop-ups, and the resale Love to Buy Love Sac program). The near-term outlook projects pressure from tariffs and promotions, with guidance for full-year fiscal 2026 signaling mid-single-digit topline growth alongside a path to higher profitability through margin optimization and tighter expense management, albeit with a Q3 cadence of margin headwinds before margin recovery in subsequent quarters.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue

160.53M
QoQ: 16.01% | YoY:2.52%

Gross Profit

90.61M
56.44% margin
QoQ: 21.83% | YoY:-1.91%

Operating Income

18.49M
QoQ: 223.67% | YoY:320.93%

Net Income

-6.65M
QoQ: 38.65% | YoY:-13.46%

EPS

-0.45
QoQ: 38.36% | YoY:-18.42%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Key Insights

  • Revenue: $160.5 million in QQ2 2026, up 2.5% YoY; QoQ growth of ~16.0% (Q1 to Q2) driven by showroom expansion and stabilized e-commerce contributions. - Gross margin: 56.4% in QQ2 2026, down 260 basis points YoY due to higher inbound/outbound logistics costs and promotional activity; product margin weakness attributed to higher promotional discounts. - Operating performance: QQ2 2026 operating loss of $8.8 million; net loss of $6.7 million or $(0.45) per share; adjusted EBITDA of $0.8 million. - Profitability mix: SG&A as a % of net sales improved to 40.9% from 47% YoY, reflecting tighter expense management and lower Best Buy costs during the transition. - Channel and mix: Showroom net sales rose 10.4% to $109.1 million with 16 new showrooms added; internet sales declined 4.1% to $42.5 million; other net sales declined 33.6% to $9.0 million as barter transactions were reduced. - Balance sheet and liquidity: Cash and cash equivalents of $34.2 million; committed availability of ~$36 million; no borrowings on the credit facility; total debt of $193.5 million; net debt of $159.3 million. Total assets $493.7 million; stockholders’ equity $197.5 million. - Guidance: Full-year FY2026 net sales guidance narrowed to $710–$740 million; adjusted EBITDA guidance of $42–$55 million; gross margin target of 57–58%; Q3 outlook anticipates a net sales range of $151–$161 million and adjusted EBITDA between -$1 million and -$7 million.

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q2 2026 160.53 -0.45 +2.5% View
Q1 2026 138.37 -0.73 +4.3% View
Q4 2025 241.49 2.13 -3.6% View
Q3 2025 149.91 -0.32 -2.7% View
Q2 2025 156.59 -0.38 +10.9% View