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    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q2 FY26)

    Turtle Beach Q2 FY26 earnings call TBCH

    Aug 6, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Turtle Beach Q2 FY26 — Strong Product Launches and Capital Returns Position for H2 Growth

    Turtle Beach delivered flat revenue in Q2 FY26, driven by new product launches and strategic investments, despite a challenging retail inventory environment. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance, anticipating a stronger second half fueled by historically low channel inventory, improving sell-through trends, and major gaming content releases. Management remains focused on disciplined capital allocation, including share repurchases, while investing in its product roadmap and brand transformation.

    Highlights

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    • Gross margin increased by 660 basis points year-over-year to 38.8%, benefiting from $4.3 million in tariff refunds.

    • Adjusted EBITDA improved significantly to $1.3 million, compared to negative $3.9 million in the prior year period.

    • Repurchased approximately $25 million of common stock, representing nearly 2 million shares, demonstrating disciplined capital allocation.

    • Successfully launched new products including Stealth Pro II, gaining share in the premium headset tier, and an officially licensed wireless headset for Nintendo Switch 2.

    • Operating cash flow turned positive with an inflow of $6.5 million, compared to an outflow of $3.1 million in the prior year.

    Concerns

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    • Reported a net loss of $7.3 million, wider than the $2.9 million loss in the prior year period.

    • Operating expenses increased to $24.9 million (44% of revenue) from $18.6 million (33% of revenue) year-over-year, primarily due to higher marketing investments.

    • New tariff action increased the effective tariff rate on imports from China and Vietnam to approximately 12.5% from 10%.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Full-year 2026 Revenue
    $335 million to $355 million
    high materiality
    High
    Full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA
    $44 million to $48 million
    high materiality
    High
    Q3 Revenue as % of Full Year Revenue
    mid- to high 20s percentage
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Gross Margins
    mid- to high 30% range
    medium materiality
    High

    Operational metrics

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    Non-GAAP gross margin (excluding tariff refunds)
    31.2%vs 26.8% prior quarter
    Q2 FY26

    Underlying gross margin profile, showing steady growth.

    Adjusted EBITDA
    $1.3 millionvs negative $3.9 million prior year
    Q2 FY26

    Year-over-year improvement reflects stronger gross margins.

    Cash and investments balance
    $19.6 million
    June 30

    Part of the net debt calculation.

    Total Debt
    $83.9 million
    June 30

    Outstanding debt component of net debt.

    Net Debt
    $64.4 million
    June 30

    Calculated as outstanding debt minus cash.

    Operating expenses as % of revenue
    44%vs 33% prior year
    Q2 FY26

    Increase primarily reflects strategic marketing investments and G&A changes.

    Operating expenses
    $24.9 millionvs $18.6 million prior year
    Q2 FY26

    Absolute dollar increase in operating expenses.

    Share buyback executed
    $25 million
    Q2 FY26

    Reflects disciplined capital allocation.

    Share buyback authorization remaining
    $31 million
    Q2 FY26

    Remaining available under current buyback authorization.

    Shares outstanding
    17.9 million
    Q2 FY26

    Following share repurchases.

    Credit Facility
    $80 million
    Q2 FY26

    New credit facility structure providing financial flexibility.

    Credit Facility
    $85 million
    Q2 FY26

    New credit facility structure supporting operational flexibility and share repurchase strategy.

    Inventory
    $20 millionlower year-over-year
    Q2 FY26

    Reduction in inventory compared to the prior year, where inventory was purchased ahead of tariffs.

    Effective tariff rate
    12.5%from 10%
    current

    Increased due to new tariff action.

    Sell-through trends
    weekly year-over-year growth
    early Q3 FY26

    Observed since preorders for GTA 6 started, indicating positive momentum.

    Market share commentary
    added share
    Q2 FY26

    Supported by the launch of Stealth Pro II.

    Market share commentary
    U.S. share growthyear-over-year
    Q2 FY26

    Driven by new Nintendo Switch 2 controllers and incremental retail placements.

    Market share commentary
    nice share gainsyear-over-year
    Q2 FY26

    Attributed to retail placements at launch.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Capital return FCF$25 millionUSD
    Gross margin drivers38.8%%

    Product announcements

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    ProductTypeDetails
    Stealth Pro IIlaunch
    Officially licensed wireless gaming headset for Nintendo Switch 2launch
    Nintendo Switch 2 controllerslaunch

    Risks & headwinds

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    Increased tariff ratescurrent

    Effective tariff rate on imports from China and Vietnam increased from 10% to approximately 12.5%.

    Mitigation: Supply chain diversification and sourcing optimization actions taken over the past year are expected to largely mitigate material impact on profitability.

    Higher operating expensesQ2 FY26

    Operating expenses increased to $24.9 million (44% of revenue) from $18.6 million (33% of revenue) in the prior year.

    Mitigation: These are strategic marketing investments to support long-term growth and new product launches, not near-term revenue. Prior year had a one-time insurance recovery, making the comparison less favorable.

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

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    Retail inventory replenishment

    H2 FY26
    CurrentStabilized, historically low
    TargetRebuild towards more normalized levels

    Why it matters

    Indicates retailer confidence and readiness for increased demand, crucial for H2 revenue growth.

    We believe the combination of historically low channel inventory, improving early Q3 sell-through trends and the industry's upcoming content releases create a favorable setup for the second half of the year.

    Q&A highlights

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    What observations have you made regarding retailers' willingness to replenish inventory in Q3, especially given the improving sell-through trends?

    Management noted positive signs in early Q3, with weekly year-over-year growth in sell-through since GTA 6 preorders began. Channel inventory dynamics have stabilized, and the company expects strong titles in H2 to provide a tailwind.

    “we've seen, since that preorder started weekly year-over-year growth in the business. And so that's been a very positive sign for us, and we're seeing that momentum continue here into August, the very early part of August.”

    asked by Drew Crum · answered by Cristopher Keirn

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Second Half 2026 Demand Outlook

    Turtle Beach anticipates a stronger demand environment in the second half of 2026, driven by historically low channel inventory levels, improving early Q3 sell-through trends, and upcoming major gaming content releases. The company believes the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI in November and Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 in October will significantly boost gamer engagement and accessory demand, particularly for console-focused products where Turtle Beach holds a leadership position.

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    Product Innovation and Market Positioning

    The company has significantly expanded its product portfolio in 2026, with new introductions performing well. The Stealth Pro II flagship headset has gained share in the premium price tier for U.S. gaming headsets. Turtle Beach also announced the industry's first officially licensed wireless gaming headset for Nintendo Switch 2, alongside new controllers, reinforcing its leadership and capitalizing on the momentum in the Nintendo ecosystem.

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    Capital Allocation and Financial Flexibility

    Turtle Beach demonstrated disciplined capital allocation by repurchasing approximately $25 million of common stock during Q2, with $31 million remaining under authorization. This follows the refinancing of credit facilities in May, which provides an $80 million asset-based revolving facility and an $85 million term loan, enhancing financial flexibility for both operations and ongoing share repurchases.

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    Gross Margin Improvement and Tariff Impact

    Gross margin for Q2 FY26 increased by 660 basis points year-over-year to 38.8%, significantly benefiting from $4.3 million of $8.2 million in tariff refunds received. Excluding these one-time📎 items, the underlying gross margin was 31.2%, still an improvement over the prior quarter. The company expects to mitigate the impact of a new tariff increase (from 10% to ~12.5%) through supply chain diversification and sourcing optimization.

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    Operating Expense Strategy

    Operating expenses rose to $24.9 million, or 44% of revenue, primarily due to increased marketing investments supporting the expanded product launch schedule and new brand initiatives. These investments are strategic, aimed at supporting long-term growth rather than immediate revenue, and are expected to continue in the second half to capitalize on new game releases.

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