Live: Complete Coverage of RH Earnings
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My Take
Consensus Pre-Earnings:
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Rev: $905M | EPS: $3.22
Actuals:
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Rev: $899M | EPS: $2.93
Takeaway Bullets:
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Bearish: Topline and EPS misses; tariff costs trim near-term margins and push revenue into later quarters.
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Bullish: Demand +13.7% despite housing slump; margins expanded 340 bps; Paris launch looks transformational.
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Neutral: FY25 guide intact at +9–11% rev, but with tariff caveats and delayed product launches.
What Changed From Last Quarter
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Guidance trimmed to reflect $30M tariff cost and delayed Sourcebook (~$40M revenue shift).
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Paris Gallery launched September 5; early traffic >RH New York, design pipeline in 6 days > first 5 EU galleries combined.
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Sourcing shift: China receipts to fall from 16% (Q1) → 2% (Q4); 52% of upholstered furniture will be US-made by year-end.
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Liquidity levers reaffirmed: ~$500M in real estate equity, $300M excess inventory being converted to cash.
Key Operating Highlights
RH is proving it can defend margins even while absorbing tariff shocks and investing in European expansion.
| Metric | Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | YoY Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAAP Net Income | $51.7M | $29.0M | +79% |
| Adj. Operating Margin | 15.1% | 11.7% | +340 bps |
| Adj. EBITDA Margin | 20.6% | 17.2% | +340 bps |
| Free Cash Flow | $80.7M | –$37.9M | Swing to positive |
Guidance Update
FY2025 Outlook (Revised):
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Revenue growth: +9–11% (unchanged range)
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Adj. Op Margin: 13–14%
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Adj. EBITDA Margin: 19–20%
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Free Cash Flow: $250–300M
Q3 2025 Guide:
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Revenue growth: +8–10%
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Adj. Op Margin: 12–13%
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Adj. EBITDA Margin: 18–19%
Flag: Management absorbed $30M in incremental tariffs in H2 and delayed its Fall Interiors Sourcebook by ~8 weeks, shifting ~$40M of revenue from Q3 into Q4/Q1’26
Management Commentary
CEO Gary Friedman highlighted that RH grew demand +13.7% despite “the polarizing impact of tariff uncertainty and the worst housing market in almost 50 years.” He stressed that ~5.4 points of demand vs. revenue variance should be recaptured in H2 as shipments normalize.
Big Miss for RH
After hours, RH posted Q2 revenue of $899M (+8.4% YoY) vs. Street at $905M (❌ miss), and adjusted EPS of $2.93 vs. $3.22 consensus (❌ miss). Free cash flow hit $81M, an upside surprise in a heavy tariff/disrupted environment.
| Metric | Actual | Estimate | Beat/Miss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $899M | $905M | ❌ Miss |
| Adj. EPS | $2.93 | $3.22 | ❌ Miss |
| Free Cash Flow | $81M | N/A | ✅ Positive |
Stock take: Margins were stronger than expected (Adj. EBITDA margin 20.6% vs. 17.2% last year), but tariff overhang, shipment shifts, and trimmed FY25 outlook are dampening sentiment.
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How RH Performed After Recent Earnings
| Quarter | EPS Surprise | 1-Day Move | 7-Day Move | 14-Day Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | NM vs. –$0.07 est. | +6.9% | +4.0% | +17.1% |
| Q4 2025 | –17.3% | –40.1% | –34.0% | –30.0% |
| Q3 2025 | –6.2% | +17.0% | +7.0% | +6.3% |
| Q2 2025 | +5.2% | +25.5% | +34.7% | +30.4% |
RH reports after the close with consensus eyeing a sequential reacceleration as tariff-driven shipment pauses from Q2 are recaptured in H2. The setup follows a volatile Q1 where revenue was –0.6% vs. consensus yet EPS beat, and management kept FY25 guidance while flagging a ~6-point Q2 revenue headwind from April’s tariff shock with recovery in H2. This print matters for validation of the demand/ship timing bridge, durability of the new 30% membership discount, and International/Design initiatives’ contribution to margin and cash flow.
What to Expect — Estimates (Consensus)
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Revenue: $905.36 million
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EPS (Normalized): $3.22
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Cash from Ops: N/A in snapshot
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FY 2026 Revenue: $3.52 billion
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FY 2026 EPS: $10.69
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FY 2027 Revenue: $3.89 billion
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FY 2027 EPS: $14.51
At these levels, revenue growth implied is ~9% YoY for the quarter and ~11% for FY26, off a depressed FY25 base.
Key Areas to Watch
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Tariffs, sourcing, and the Q2 → H2 bridge
Management cited an unexpected “Liberation Day” tariff shock that paused shipments, implying ~6 pts of Q2 revenue deferral to H2; look for confirmation of recoverability and lead-time normalization. -
Permanent shift to 30% membership discount
RH lifted the member discount from 25% to 30% (permanent); investors will assess demand elasticity and margin offsets (pricing, mix) within the 20–21% EBITDA guide. -
Europe and gallery cadence
Momentum at RH England and upcoming Paris (Cannes-timed), London, Milan openings underpin international scale; updates on demand and in-stock/fabric fixes are key. -
Capital allocation & real estate
Management highlighted ~$500M of real-estate equity and multiple sale-leasebacks as potential liquidity levers against a targeted $250–$350M FCF in 2025.
Joel South covers large-cap stocks, dividend investing, and major market trends, with a focus on earnings analysis, valuation, and turning complex data into actionable insights for investors.
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