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Earnings call · Jul 2026 (Q2 FY27)

Lovesac Q2 FY27 earnings call LOVE

Sep 10, 2026 Source

Executive summary

The Lovesac Company Q2 FY27 — Record Sales, Prolific Innovation Roadmap, and Strategic Pricing Adjustments

Lovesac delivered record Q2 sales outside of Q4, driven by premium configurations and innovation, despite a challenging macro environment and a decline in comparable sales. The company is embarking on its most prolific product innovation roadmap, with several new Sactional platforms and complementary products launching in Q4, aiming to expand its total addressable market and solidify its leadership in the living room category. Strategic pricing adjustments and national rollout of enhanced delivery services are underway to address pressure points and improve customer acquisition and conversion.

Highlights

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  • Delivered highest quarterly sales ever outside of Q4, reaching $161.2 million, a slight increase year-over-year.

  • Continued to gain market share, reinforcing brand proposition even in an uncertain consumer environment.

  • Net income was $7.4 million or $0.51 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $6.7 million or negative $0.45 per share in the prior year period.

  • Cash and cash equivalents ended at $68.8 million with no outstanding debt and $34 million available borrowing capacity.

  • Successful early reads and attachment rates for white glove and room of choice delivery programs, rolling out nationally in H2.

Concerns

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  • Omnichannel comparable sales declined by 1.9%.

  • Internet net sales declined 5.3% to $40.2 million.

  • Sactionals net sales declined 1.7% and Sacs net sales declined 8.6%.

  • Q2 gross margin, excluding tariff recoveries, was approximately 56%, representing a 40 basis point reduction year-over-year due to inbound and outbound transportation costs.

  • Adjusted EBITDA, excluding tariff refunds, was a loss of $1.3 million, a significant decline from $68.8 million income in the prior year period.

  • Guidance for Q3 FY27 estimates a net loss between negative $9 million and negative $12 million and Adjusted EBITDA loss between negative $7 million and negative $10 million.

  • Delay in new product launches, with meaningful impact now expected in Q4 instead of Q3, contributing to a more conservative outlook.

Guidance & targets

CategoryTargetConfidence
Q3 FY27 Net Sales
$140 million to $150 million
high materiality
High
Q3 FY27 Gross Margins
54.5% to 55.5%
medium materiality
High
Q3 FY27 Advertising and Marketing as % of Net Sales
approximately 14.5%
medium materiality
High
Q3 FY27 SG&A as % of Net Sales
47.5% to 49.5%
medium materiality
High
Q3 FY27 Net Loss
between negative $9 million and negative $12 million
high materiality
High
Q3 FY27 Adjusted EBITDA Loss
between negative $7 million and negative $10 million
high materiality
High
Q3 FY27 Basic Loss Per Common Share
between $0.62 and $0.83
high materiality
High
Full Year FY27 Net Sales
$690 million to $710 million
high materiality
High
Full Year FY27 Gross Margins
58.5% to 59.5%
medium materiality
High
Full Year FY27 Advertising and Marketing as % of Net Sales
approximately 12.5%
medium materiality
High
Full Year FY27 SG&A as % of Net Sales
approximately 40.5% to 41.5%
medium materiality
High
Full Year FY27 Net Income
between $0.5 million and $18.5 million
high materiality
High
Full Year FY27 Adjusted EBITDA
between $31.5 million and $35.5 million
high materiality
High
Full Year FY27 Diluted Income Per Common Share
in the range of $0.98 to $1.26
high materiality
High
Full Year FY27 Effective Tax Rate
approximately 36% to 38%
low materiality
High

Segment performance

SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
Showroom
Reflecting a contribution from new locations, as well as a strong conversion performance, which helped offset continued traffic pressure.
$114.1 million4.6%——
Internet
Internet net sales declined 5.3% to $40.2 million.
$40.2 million-5.3%——
Other net sales
Other net sales declined 23.2%, representing 3.2% of total sales, primarily reflecting the closure of the Best Buy Shop and Shop Partnership.
—-23.2%——
Sactionals
Sactionals net sales declined 1.7%.
—-1.7%——
Sacs
Sacs net sales declined 8.6%.
—-8.6%——
Other products (including Snug and accessories)
Supported by continued growth in newer categories, including Snug and accessories, providing early financial validation of Lovesac's ability to disrupt new product categories.
—198.2%——

Product announcements

ProductTypeDetails
Snug corner piece and ottomanlaunch
Reverse compatible swivel base for Snug chairlaunch
New Sactionals innovation (linked to onshoring)launch
Entirely new, very large format Sactional platformlaunch
New room of the homeroadmap

Deals & partnerships

Best Buy Strategic exit of shop-in-shop partnership

The strategic exit of the Best Buy partnership in Q3 fiscal '26 impacted other net sales.

Risks & headwinds

Challenging macro environment and uncertain geopolitical backdrop Q2 FY27 and ongoing

Omnichannel comparable sales declined 1.9%; Internet net sales declined 5.3%; Sactionals net sales declined 1.7%; Sacs net sales declined 8.6%.

Mitigation:Strategic pricing adjustments, promotional optimization, focus on innovation, tight SG&A management, customer acquisition engine optimization.

Pressure on opening price points for Sactionals (below $6,000) Q2 FY27 and ongoing

This segment has not returned to growth.

Mitigation:Invested in pricing and optimized promotional strategy in Q3 to improve accessibility at key opening price points.

Inbound and outbound transportation and warehousing costs Q2 FY27 and ongoing

160 basis points of inbound transportation tariff costs, 130 basis points of outbound transportation and warehousing costs impacted Q2 gross margin.

Mitigation:Ocean freight partnerships to insulate from market dynamics, conservative planning for domestic shipping, fuel for growth cost savings programs.

Delay in new product launches Q3/Q4 FY27

New products expected to begin in late Q3 with meaningful impact in Q4, rather than earlier in Q3 as initially targeted.

Mitigation:Adjusted guidance to reflect the revised timing; focus on bringing all innovations to market over the next six months.

Consumer discretionary spending and housing-related demand Remainder of FY27

Assumed to remain generally consistent with current trends and recent purchasing patterns.

Mitigation:Not waiting or expecting macro recovery; managing SG&A tightly and driving growth through product innovations.

What to watch in Q3 FY27

New Product Launch Impact (Snug additions)

Q4 FY27
Current Snug additions (corner piece, ottoman, swivel) launching late Q3 FY27.
Target Meaningful impact on sales and customer engagement.

Why it matters

These additions complete the Snug offering, expanding its appeal and potential for sales, especially in smaller spaces.

The only one that will be live for part of Q3 meaningfully will be the Snug introductions. And so both the Sactional and the lounge will be live. Onshoring effort linked to that new Sactionals innovation as well as the large format Sactional will be right at the end of Q3 really with no meaningful impact into Q4.

Q&A highlights

How is "Love by Lovesac" being leveraged to capture value-conscious customers, especially given the challenging macro environment?

Mary Fox explained that "Love by Lovesac" (resale program for open box inventory) is scaling, now in 32 states, with 70% of customers new to the brand. It provides an attractive entry point for customers seeking value and reinforces the brand's modularity and economic shipping. The company plans to open an outlet in Chicago to further support this.

“70% of the customers that are coming into Look by Lovesac are new to our brand.”

asked by Thomas Forte · answered by Mary Fox

3 min read 7 chapters

Detailed narrative

Strategic Roadmap & Market Share Gains

Lovesac continues to gain market share by focusing on "Design for Life" product platforms that offer durability, flexibility, and long-term value, differentiating itself from competitors. The company emphasizes continuous innovation, protected IP, and a growing ecosystem of products and services to increase value of ownership. This strategy has allowed Lovesac to expand awareness and deepen customer relationships even in a challenging macro environment, delivering its highest quarterly sales ever outside of Q4 at $161.2 million.

Product Innovation Engine

The company is entering its most prolific period of new product introductions, building on the success of the Reclining Seat and Snug sofa platform. The second half of FY27 will see innovations for Sactionals, extensions to the Snug platform, and a brand new seating platform to broaden the total addressable market and attract premium customers. These innovations are expected to begin taking effect in Q4, with a new room category launch planned for FY28, representing a culmination of years of R&D investment.

Customer Acquisition & Marketing Evolution

Lovesac is evolving its marketing strategy from transaction-focused to building a "brand love engine," with the "Here for Life" campaign strengthening engagement and consideration. Marketing efficiency and ROI improved significantly in Q2, supported by investments in customer data capabilities, AI, search visibility, and media mix optimization. A unified CRM transformation being implemented in Q3 aims to deliver personalized customer experiences at scale, improving return on investment.

Omnichannel Model & Delivery Services

The omnichannel model, combining online and showroom experiences, remains strong, with record web customer satisfaction and double-digit conversion increases in showrooms despite traffic pressure. The national rollout of white glove and room of choice delivery programs in Q3, after successful piloting, is expected to remove friction and improve the post-purchase experience, with growing attachment rates observed. These services are crucial for customer acquisition and post-purchase satisfaction.

Tariff Refunds & Supply Chain Resilience

Lovesac received approximately $21 million in IEPA tariff refunds, with $20 million recognized through cost of merchandise sold, contributing to a 1,200 basis point increase in gross margin. The company's supply chain is becoming more resilient and scalable, with ocean freight partnerships insulating from market dynamics. Initial onshore production of Sactional seats is on track to begin in Q3, aiming for speed, flexibility, automation, improved customer experience, and stronger margins.

Addressing Price Point Sensitivity

While demand from premium customers (configurations over $6,000) remains healthy, growing double digits, the under $6,000 segment continues to face pressure due to inflation and rising rates, and has not yet returned to growth. Lovesac is investing in pricing optimization and adjusting its promotional strategy in Q3 to improve accessibility at key opening price points, aiming to recapture this consumer segment while preserving premium positioning and attachment opportunities.

Inventory & Capital Allocation

The company ended Q2 with $130.2 million in inventory, a planned increase from $124 million in the prior year period, to support upcoming product launches and platform expansion. Lovesac maintains a strong liquidity position with $68.8 million in cash and no debt, along with $34 million in available borrowing capacity. In H1 FY27, $7.2 million of common stock was repurchased, with $46.9 million remaining under the current authorization, demonstrating disciplined capital allocation.

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