Net Sales: $297 million, a 10% increase year over year. REVOLVE Segment Net Sales: Increased 11% year over year. FWRD Segment Net Sales: Increased 3% year over year. Domestic Net Sales: Increased 9% year over year. International Net Sales: Increased 12% year over year. Active Customers: Increased 6% year over year. Total Orders Placed: 2.3 million, a 4% increase year over year. Average Order Value (AOV): $295, a 1% decrease year over year. Gross Margin: 52%, a decrease of 30 basis points year over year. Operating Income: Increased 57% year over year. Adjusted EBITDA: $19 million, a 45% increase year over year. Operating Cash Flow: $45 million, an 18% increase year over year. Cash and Cash Equivalents: $301 million, surpassing $300 million for the first time. Inventory: $214 million, a 7% decrease compared to year-end 2024. Fulfillment Costs: 3.2% of net sales, a decrease of 32 basis points year over year. Selling and Distribution Costs: 16.8% of net sales, a decrease of 106 basis points year over year. Marketing Investment: 14.3% of net sales, a decrease of 100 basis points year over year. General and Administrative Costs: $37.9 million, an increase of 58 basis points year over year. Net Income: $11 million or $0.16 per diluted share, up from $0.15 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2024.

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Release Date: May 06, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

Revolve Group Inc (NYSE:RVLV) reported double-digit top-line growth with a 10% increase in net sales year over year. Operating income grew by 57% year over year, and adjusted EBITDA increased by 45%, showcasing strong profitability. The company generated $45 million in operating cash flow, further strengthening its balance sheet with cash and cash equivalents exceeding $300 million. Revolve Group Inc (NYSE:RVLV) successfully reduced its product return rate by nearly 3 percentage points year over year, improving operational efficiency. The company is leveraging AI technology to enhance customer service and personalization, including a new AI-powered styling feature to improve consumer engagement.

Negative Points

Revolve Group Inc (NYSE:RVLV) faces macroeconomic challenges, including geopolitical uncertainty and significant tariffs impacting the sector. Gross margin decreased by 30 basis points year over year, primarily due to lower sales at full price and deeper markdowns. The company is experiencing a shift in consumer behavior towards more accessible price points, impacting average order value. Tariff exposure remains a concern, with approximately 22% of inventory receipts directly impacted by tariffs, primarily from China. Revolve Group Inc (NYSE:RVLV) has moderated its internal revenue growth expectations for the full year due to the challenging macroeconomic environment.

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Q & A Highlights

Q: Can you clarify the assumptions behind the gross margin guidance, particularly regarding tariffs and mitigation efforts? A: Jesse Timmermans, CFO: The guidance assumes elevated tariff rates currently in place and our best estimate of mitigation efforts. The gross margin impact is significant on a dollar basis, reflecting these assumptions.

Q: How quickly can you pivot to a higher percentage of third-party sourced inventory, and what flexibility do you have with owned brands? A: Jesse Timmermans, CFO: We can flex quickly, but it's not necessarily a shift from owned brands to third-party. We remain optimistic about owned brand expansion due to their premium margins. Diversifying owned brand sourcing out of China is a longer-term effort, more of a 2026 story.

Q: Are you seeing the tariff news and weaker sentiment affecting customer traffic and conversion trends? A: Jesse Timmermans, CFO: We are observing a shift to more accessible price points, impacting average order value (AOV). This reflects consumer confidence, leading us to moderate expectations for the rest of the year.

Q: How are you approaching owned brand launches in light of current challenges? A: Michael Mente, Co-CEO: We've adjusted some plans but remain excited about upcoming launches in H2. We are nimble in this environment and confident in our product offerings.

Q: Are you planning to increase promotions to stimulate demand given the shift to more accessible price points? A: Jesse Timmermans, CFO: We are not changing our markdown strategy in response to this shift. Our approach is based on algorithms that consider inventory balance and customer needs, rather than reacting to external promotional activities.

Q: How are you managing inventory in light of moderated sales expectations? A: Jesse Timmermans, CFO: We are moderating inventory buys to align with softened sales expectations while maintaining flexibility to respond if demand picks up or tariffs change.

Q: What is the outlook for owned brands, and how do you balance this with national brands during uncertain times? A: Michael Mente, Co-CEO: We are confident in our owned brands due to strong internal metrics and see them as a key area for growth and margin improvement. We will continue to invest in them.

Q: How are you balancing near-term opportunities with income statement performance, especially with peers pulling back? A: Michael Karanikolas, Co-CEO: We focus on long-term ROI rather than short-term P&L impact. Investments in owned brands, AI technology, and customer experience are prioritized as they offer significant growth and efficiency opportunities.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

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