Company Raises Full Year Guidance, Expects Positive Free Cash Flow
Says has seen robust demand so far this quarter. Says holiday performance has been strong with record freestyle sales for the Black Friday to Cyber Monday period. Says increasing full year guide to take into account the positive trends the company is seeing in the business. Says expects to be free cash flow positive for the full year. Says really encouraged with the revenue trends seen in its business so far this year. Says given the current trends in consumer confidence and the impact of inflation on discretionary spending, the company thinks it's prudent to assume some headwinds in the back half of this year. Says believes methodical approach to rebuilding active client base is working. Says expects active client year-over-year growth rates to continue to improve in Q2. Says remains on track to deliver a sequential increase in net adds in Q3. Comments taken from Q1 earnings conference call.
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AOV Growth: Stitch Fix reported a 9.6% year-over-year increase in Average Order Value (AOV) for fiscal Q1 2026, marking nine consecutive quarters of growth, driven by larger basket sizes and a focus on high-demand categories like footwear and denim.
Revenue per Active Client: Revenue per active client (RPAC) rose 5.3% year-over-year to $559, reflecting increased client engagement and deeper wallet share rather than just customer acquisition.
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Stock Performance and Valuation: Stitch Fix shares have increased by 30.4% year-to-date, while trading at a forward price-to-sales ratio of 0.56X, significantly lower than the industry average, and currently holds a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
