Aug 6, 2026, 4:11 PM ETConsumer Defensive
Grove Collaborative Holdings, Inc. — Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary
Financial Performance
- Total Net Revenue was $36.6 million, a 16.9% decrease year-over-year (YoY) but a 1.0% increase sequentially.
- Adjusted EBITDA was positive $0.5 million (1.3% margin), compared to negative $0.9 million (-2.1% margin) in the prior-year period, marking the third consecutive quarter of positive Adjusted EBITDA.
- Net Loss was $0.9 million (-2.5% margin), an improvement from a $3.6 million loss (-8.2% margin) in the prior-year period.
- Operating Cash Flow was positive $1.3 million, up from positive $1.0 million in the prior-year period.
- Gross Margin was 53.6%, a decrease of 190 basis points from 55.4% in the prior-year period, driven by one-time disposals and the non-reoccurrence of prior-year reserved inventory sell-throughs.
- Operating Expenses were $20.4 million, a 27.0% decrease from $27.9 million in the prior-year period, due to lower personnel expenses, fulfillment costs, and advertising spend.
- Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash totaled $11.4 million as of June 30, 2026, up from $10.4 million as of March 31, 2026.
- Deferred Revenue was $6.9 million as of June 30, 2026, up from $5.0 million as of December 31, 2025.
- Total Debt was $7.5 million (noncurrent) as of June 30, 2026, compared to $7.5 million ($0.8 million current, $6.7 million noncurrent) as of December 31, 2025.
Guidance and Future Outlook
- Reaffirmed full-year 2026 Net Revenue guidance of $142.5 million to $152.5 million.
- Reaffirmed full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of breakeven to positive low single-digit millions.
- Expects sequential net revenue improvement in each of the remaining quarters of 2026.
Business Segments and Product Lines
- Direct to Consumer (DTC) Net Revenue Per Order increased 6.1% YoY to $69.19, driven by a larger mix of higher-priced items and improved promotional efficiency.
- DTC Total Orders were 489,000, a 23.6% decline YoY.
- DTC Active Customers totaled 509,000, a 23.3% decline YoY.
- Non-DTC channels, primarily QVC and Amazon, drove the sequential revenue increase, partially offset by a slight decline in DTC revenue.
- Launched a new subscription experience in the second quarter to replace the final element of the 2025 technology migration.
- Plastic Intensity improved to 0.84 pounds per $100 in net revenue in Q2 2026, down from 0.93 pounds in the prior-year period.
Market and Competitive Landscape
- The year-over-year revenue decline was attributed to a smaller active customer base resulting from lower advertising investment and customer attrition tied to 2025 ecommerce platform disruptions.
- The company is prioritizing profitability and customer experience improvements over re-accelerating growth in the near term.
Risks and Challenges
- Customer attrition and a smaller active customer base continue to impact revenue growth.
- Gross margin was negatively impacted by one-time disposals and the non-reoccurrence of favorable inventory conditions from the prior year.
- Forward-looking statements note risks including changes in business, market, financial, political, and legal conditions; competition; tariffs; inflation; interest rates; and the effectiveness of the ecommerce platform.
Management Commentary and Tone
- CEO Jeff Yurcisin stated that results came in as expected following the previous quarter's outlook raise, reflecting continued operating discipline.
- Management emphasized that the foundational technology migration is complete and the company is shifting focus to customer-first innovation to build a defensible customer experience.
- The tone highlighted the transition from foundational work to building a unique customer experience that enables healthier homes.
Other Key Points
- The company is a certified B Corporation and Public Benefit Corporation.
- The Grove Green Rewards loyalty program, launched in Q4 2025, contributed to a more targeted promotional strategy.
- The company reported positive Adjusted EBITDA for three consecutive quarters.
- Capitalized expenditures increased in the quarter due to continued investment in eCommerce platform enhancements.