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Earnings call · FY2026 Q4

Rent the Runway, Inc. Q4 FY2026 Earnings Call

Rent the Runway, Inc. Q4 FY2026 Earnings Call

Concluded Apr 14, 2026 Audio replay
Apr 14, 2026 24:29 4 turns
Period
FY2026 Q4
Runtime
24:29
Sources
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Executive readout · one minute

What matters this quarter

Rent the Runway posted record Q4 revenue of $91.7M (up 20% YoY) and ended FY25 with 143,796 active subscribers (up 20% YoY) following a major inventory investment and balance sheet recapitalization that cut total debt from ~$319M to $120M. For FY26, the company guided to double-digit revenue growth but lower adjusted EBITDA margin (4–7% vs. 7.5% in FY25) due to a higher mix of revenue share inventory.

Inventory Investment Strategy 57 Margin and Macro Risks 36 Subscriber Growth and Engagement 25 Membership Flexibility and Add-ons 12 Balance Sheet and Recapitalization 11 AI and Discovery 9

Management tone

Confident

Net tone +68 · moderate hedging

Grounding quotes
  • “we grew our active subscriber base by 20%, ending the year with 144,000 subscribers”
  • “I am proud to report that this strategy has been successful”
  • “we feel good about the underlying progress of the business and expect, as mentioned earlier, double-digit revenue growth for the full year”
  • “Rent the Runway is in the strongest position that has been in several years”

Forward guidance

3 guided metrics

Management's latest ranges and targets are included below.

Research coverage

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Revenue · derived Q4 $91.70M +20% YoY
Net income · derived Q4 -$1.40M

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Key takeaways

What improved, and what deserves a closer read.

Constructive signals

  • Q4 revenue hit a record $91.7M, up ~20% YoY, and FY25 active subscribers grew 20.1% to 143,796
  • Strategic recapitalization reduced total debt from ~$319M to $120M, strengthening the balance sheet
  • Subscription Net Promoter Score grew 39% YoY in FY25, more than triple 2022 levels
  • Q4 2025 add-on revenue rose 67% YoY, accelerating from 40% in Q3, 24% in Q2 and 4% in Q1
  • Inventory-related cancellations dropped to 7.6% YoY in Q4 and average subscriber app visits rose ~50% to 15 per month
  • FY26 Q1 revenue guided to $85M–$87M, representing 22%–25% YoY growth, with full-year double-digit revenue growth expected

Risks & pressure points

  • FY26 adjusted EBITDA margin guided to 4%–7% of revenue, down from 7.5% in FY25, due to a significantly higher mix of revenue share inventory
  • Q1 2026 adjusted EBITDA margin guided to negative 5% to negative 7%, vs. negative 1.9% in Q1 2025, reflecting higher revenue share expenses and prior price increase
  • FY25 free cash flow was negative $46M vs. negative $7.2M in FY24 due to the $74.9M inventory investment
  • Q4 2025 free cash flow fell to $0.5M from $2.1M in Q4 2024 on higher rental product purchases
  • Management expects a deceleration in YoY ending active subscriber growth in subsequent quarters as comparisons lap FY24 marketing reductions
  • Macro/geopolitical environment remains highly uncertain with potential impacts on transportation costs, fuel surcharges, and consumer confidence

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Forward guidance

From the 8-K filed Apr 14, 2026.

Metric Guided
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
fiscal year 2026
4% – 7%
Rental Product Acquired
fiscal year 2026
$45M – $50M
Revenue
fiscal first quarter of 2026
$85M – $87M
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