Arhaus, Inc. (ARHS) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Overview
The earnings call highlights strong strategic initiatives, such as new product launches and showroom expansions, which are positively received by customers. Despite some macroeconomic concerns, the company's optimistic guidance and proactive tariff management strategies are encouraging. The Q&A section reinforces positive sentiment with strong September demand and effective pricing strategies. While there are some uncertainties, the overall sentiment is positive, suggesting a potential stock price increase of 2% to 8% over the next two weeks.
Key Financial Performance
Net Revenue $345 million, up 8% year-over-year. This increase was driven by showroom expansion and strong demand from high-end clients.
Comparable Growth 4.1%, reflecting healthy underlying client demand and strong operational execution across the distribution network.
Demand Comparable Growth 7.4%, highlighting the strength of the high-end client base and the appeal of the product offering.
Gross Profit $133.4 million, up 8.4% year-over-year. This was primarily driven by record net revenue.
Gross Margin 38.7%, up 10 basis points from the prior year, reflecting product margin gains and improved operational efficiencies, partially offset by higher showroom occupancy costs.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (SG&A) $117 million, up 4.1% year-over-year. This increase was driven by new showroom-related selling expenses, partially offset by lower corporate expenses. SG&A load decreased 120 basis points to 34% of net revenue.
Net Income $12.2 million, up 23.1% year-over-year. This growth reflects strong top-line results, modest gross margin expansion, and disciplined expense management.
Adjusted EBITDA $31.2 million, up 35.2% year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 180 basis points to 9.1%, driven by operational efficiency and strong flow-through on higher sales.
Cash and Cash Equivalents $262 million, with the company remaining debt-free, underscoring the scalability of the operating model.
Net Merchandising Inventory $329 million, a 10.7% increase from December 31, 2024, to September 30, 2025, reflecting investment in best sellers and new product introductions.
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Operating Highlights
Fall 2025 Collection: Strongest launch in company history, resonating deeply with clients across catalog, website, and showrooms. Record performance supported by newness, upholstery, customization, and in-home design program.
Upholstery: Exceptional performance in September, with nearly 70% sourced domestically. Custom orders achieved highest September total demand in company history.
Customization: Key driver of success with over 600 fabrics and 90 leathers available. Strong reception to newly introduced upholstery collections.
In-home designer program: Achieved record performance in September, with clients generating order values 4x higher than those without.
Showroom expansion: Opened largest traditional showroom in Pasadena, California, and first Montana showroom in Bozeman. On track for 12-15 showroom projects in 2025.
High-end client base: Continued engagement and loyalty, with strong performance in in-home design services and trade channels.
Operational efficiencies: Investments in distribution network and technology infrastructure improving client experience and driving productivity gains.
Digital transformation: Launched an 18-month project to modernize core operating systems, with expected SG&A improvement of 50 basis points by 2030.
Sourcing strategy: Diversified sourcing footprint with 30% of total receipts and 70% of upholstery sourced domestically. Mitigating tariff impacts through vendor negotiations and operational efficiencies.
Growth strategy: Focused on disciplined profitability growth, innovation, and scalable systems to fuel next phase of growth.
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Risk or Challenges
Tariff Policy Changes: The company faces an estimated $12 million net impact from incremental tariffs in 2025 and $50-$60 million in 2026 due to policy changes. This could pressure margins despite mitigation efforts.
Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Conditions: Demand fluctuations are influenced by macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties, which can lead to deferred or softened demand, impacting revenue predictability.
Promotional Calendar Timing: Shifts in promotional calendar timing have caused demand volatility, as seen in October 2025, where demand comparable growth dropped by 14.8%.
Supply Chain and Sourcing Risks: While the company has a diversified sourcing strategy, evolving trade policies and tariff uncertainties pose risks to cost structures and supply chain stability.
Technology Transformation Risks: The company is undergoing an 18-month digital transformation project with a $30 million investment. This initiative carries inherent risks, including implementation delays and cost overruns.
Showroom Expansion Costs: The company is investing in showroom expansions, which increases fixed costs and could pressure margins if demand does not meet expectations.
Economic Sensitivity of High-End Clients: While high-end clients have shown resilience, their demand could be sensitive to broader economic downturns, impacting revenue.
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Guidance & Outlook
Revenue Expectations: For the full year 2025, net revenue is expected to be between $1.35 billion and $1.38 billion, representing a year-over-year growth rate of 6.2% to 8.6%. For the fourth quarter of 2025, net revenue is projected to range from $336 million to $366 million, reflecting a year-over-year growth rate of -3.3% to +5.4%.
Comparable Growth: Full-year comparable growth is expected to range from flat to +2.5%. For the fourth quarter, comparable growth is projected to range from -7% to +1%.
Net Income: Full-year net income is expected to be between $58 million and $68 million. For the fourth quarter, net income is projected to range from $6 million to $16 million.
Adjusted EBITDA: Full-year adjusted EBITDA is expected to range from $135 million to $145 million. For the fourth quarter, adjusted EBITDA is projected to range from $25 million to $35 million.
Tariff Impact: The estimated tariff impact for 2025 is approximately $12 million net of mitigation. For 2026, the tariff impact is expected to range from $50 million to $60 million.
Showroom Expansion: The company plans to complete 12 to 15 showroom projects in 2025, including 4 to 6 new openings and 8 to 9 relocations, renovations, or expansions.
Digital Transformation Investment: The company has initiated an 18-month digital transformation project with a total incremental investment of approximately $30 million, expected to result in 50 basis points of SG&A improvement by 2030.
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Key Q&A
Q:Can you comment on the initial feedback and engagement from your customers regarding the recent launch of the Bath collection and how it informs product expansions into 2026?
A:The Bath collection, launched 3 months ago, has been performing as expected and generating new ideas for growth. The company is already working on the next wave of new products and believes the Bath collection will become a stable and growing part of the business.
Q:How is the average store model evolving with the recent expansion in states like California, particularly with the Pasadena opening?
A:The company continues to evolve and reinvent its stores with creative designs and enhancements to improve the shopping experience. Pasadena has been a standout example, impressing both the company and customers. New showrooms bring benefits such as increased in-store and e-commerce activity, with 90% of clients coming from within 50 miles of the showroom. The company is prioritizing ramping up trade business in new locations to build awareness and customer loyalty.
Q:What is the underlying comparable demand number for October, considering the promotional shift and tactical pricing?
A:The company expected October to be soft due to intentional changes in the promotional calendar and pull-forward effects into September. September saw record demand with a 5.2% demand comp, driven by newness, strong upholstery sales, and customization records. The Q4 guide reflects confidence in momentum but also cautiousness due to macroeconomic uncertainty. The company is encouraged by strong client engagement and a robust product offering heading into the holidays.
Q:Can you clarify the $50 million to $60 million annualized tariff number and its impact on profitability?
A:The $50 million to $60 million is an annualized number net of purchase cost savings and operational savings but not net of pricing actions. The company is focused on protecting margins through productivity savings, sourcing changes, and collaboration with suppliers. New products are priced with tariffs factored in, and the company is growing its domestic upholstery business to mitigate tariff impacts.
Q:Why was the CapEx guide reduced from $90 million to $70 million at the midpoint, and what are the expectations for showroom plans?
A:The reduction is due to delays in technology initiatives and timing shifts in showroom buildouts. The company remains committed to its long-term target of 5 to 7 new showrooms annually, with 12 to 15 projects expected this year. Showroom pipeline development remains the top capital investment focus.
Q:What is the company's perspective on pricing and promotional strategies within the industry?
A:The company is focused on its own strategy rather than reacting to competitors' elevated promotions. It continues to test and refine its pricing and promotional strategies, emphasizing value and client engagement. The company is excited about new products, marketing campaigns, and showroom experiences, which are driving client interest and engagement.
Q:How did tariff costs and systems investments flow through in Q3, and what are the expectations for Q4?
A:20% to 30% of the tariff impact for the fiscal year occurred in Q3, with the balance expected in Q4. For technology initiatives, $5 million of the $10 million planned spend will occur in Q4. The company views its digital transformation as a game-changer, with expected benefits in productivity, cost savings, and customer experience.
Q:What is the company's outlook on demand given the choppiness and macroeconomic backdrop?
A:The company acknowledges demand volatility due to macroeconomic factors but remains focused on what it can control, such as product launches and execution. It is encouraged by strong September results and upcoming product launches in spring, despite the uncertain macro backdrop.
Q:What is the company's approach to offsetting the $50 million to $60 million tariff impact through pricing?
A:The company aims to cover 100% of the tariff impact through operational savings, vendor concessions, and pricing actions. It takes a disciplined, item-by-item approach to pricing, ensuring value for customers while protecting margins. Promotional strategies are also considered in conjunction with pricing decisions.
Q:Review of Unclear Management Responses
A:Management avoided directly addressing the underlying comparable demand number for October, providing a broad explanation of factors like promotional shifts and macroeconomic uncertainty without specific clarity. Additionally, while discussing the $50 million to $60 million tariff impact, management did not provide detailed quantification of how much could be offset by pricing actions, leaving some ambiguity.
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