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Lulus Q2 2026 margin expansion supports turnaround, outlook reaffirmed

Aug 12, 2026, 4:21 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Margin expansion and a positive EBITDA inflection, plus wholesale growth and reaffirmed guidance, can support a multiple re-rating; however, revenue declines and consumer demand headwinds keep upside uneven.

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Lulus reported Q2 2026 results showing a 330 basis point gross-margin expansion to 48.6% and positive Adjusted EBITDA of $1.0 million, while net revenue declined 17% to $67.8 million. Active customers fell to 2.2 million as inventory was actively cut, yet wholesale revenue nearly doubled, reinforcing demand beyond Lulus’ owned channels. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 outlook, targeting EBITDA inflection and continued profitability improvements.

Quarter ended June 28, 2026; net revenue $67.8M, -17% YoY. Gross margin 48.6%, +330 bps.
Active customers 2.2M, -13% YoY; inventory down 23% to $28.6M.
Adjusted EBITDA $1.0M; net loss narrowed to $1.5M.
Wholesale revenue nearly doubled YoY; full-year outlook reaffirmed with EBITDA inflection.
Operating cash flow $0.6M; free cash flow $0.1M; debt reduced

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