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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total debt reduced from approximately $319 million to approximately $120 million, with maturity extended to 2029 [4] - Revenue for Q3 2025 was $87.6 million, up 15.4% year-over-year, and up 8.3% quarter-over-quarter [19] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025 was $4.3 million or 4.9% of revenue, down from $9.3 million or 12.3% of revenue in Q3 2024 [22] - Free cash flow for Q3 2025 was -$13.6 million, compared to -$3.4 million in Q3 2024 [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Subscription and reserve rental revenue increased by $10.7 million or 16.1% year-over-year in Q3 2025, primarily due to higher average subscribers and average revenue per subscriber [19] - Inventory-related cancellations decreased by nearly 30% year-over-year in Q3 [6] - Revenue per subscriber increased, driven by a price increase and changes to late fee policies [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Ending active subscribers grew by 12.4% year-over-year, reaching 148,916 [18] - Average active subscribers during Q3 were 147,645, an increase of 12.9% year-over-year [18] - Customer engagement metrics, including Net Promoter Score, visits, and hearts, all showed significant improvement [6][7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Focus on strategic recapitalization to strengthen the balance sheet and return to growth through inventory strategy and product innovation [4] - Emphasis on improving customer acquisition through organic community-driven channels and enhancing customer experience [12] - Plans to activate community engagement and leverage customer advocacy for growth [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's improved growth momentum and customer engagement [24] - Anticipated continued strong revenue growth in Q4, with guidance for revenue between $85 million and $87 million [23] - Management highlighted the importance of inventory investment for driving customer satisfaction and growth [17] Other Important Information - The company has nearly doubled its units of inventory purchased this fiscal year, impacting gross margins [17] - The completion of recapitalization transactions provides additional financial flexibility and support for growth plans [18] Q&A Session Summary - No specific questions or answers were provided in the content regarding the Q&A session.

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total debt reduced from approximately $319 million to approximately $120 million, with maturity extended to 2029 [4] - Revenue for Q3 2025 was $87.6 million, up 15.4% year-over-year, and up 8.3% quarter-over-quarter [17] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025 was $4.3 million, or 4.9% of revenue, down from $9.3 million, or 12.3% of revenue in Q3 2024 [20] - Free cash flow for Q3 2025 was negative $13.6 million, compared to negative $3.4 million in Q3 2024 [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Subscription and reserve rental revenue increased by $10.7 million, or 16.1% year-over-year, primarily due to higher average subscribers and average revenue per subscriber [17] - Active subscribers grew by 12% year-over-year, with ending active subscribers at 148,916 [5][16] - Revenue per subscriber increased, driven by a price increase and changes to late fee policies [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Inventory-related cancellations decreased by over 20% year-over-year, with a nearly 30% reduction in Q3 [6] - Customer engagement metrics, including net promoter score and app visits, showed significant improvement, with visits up 34% year-over-year [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Focus on strategic recapitalization to strengthen the balance sheet and return to growth through inventory strategy and product innovation [4] - Shift towards organic community-driven marketing channels to enhance customer acquisition [10][11] - Emphasis on improving customer experience through personalized app features and better onboarding processes [8][9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's growth momentum, expecting continued strong revenue growth in Q4 2025 [14][22] - The company aims to manage investments prudently to sustain growth and improve customer satisfaction [22] - Management highlighted the importance of community advocacy and customer experience in driving future growth [11][12] Other Important Information - The company has nearly doubled its inventory purchases this fiscal year, impacting gross margins, which were 29.6% in Q3 2025 compared to 34.7% in Q3 2024 [15][18] - The Muse Program generated 10 million impressions in Q3, showcasing the product in real life [12] Q&A Session Summary - No specific questions or answers were provided in the content regarding the Q&A session.

Core Insights - Rent the Runway reported a wider-than-expected quarterly loss of $6.55 per share, exceeding the analyst estimate of $5.48 [1] - Quarterly revenue was $80.9 million, surpassing the analyst estimate of $75.5 million [1] Financial Restructuring - The company announced a recapitalization plan to reduce debt from $340 million to $120 million and extend the maturity of the debt to 2029 [2] - This plan aims to provide financial flexibility for executing a turnaround strategy [3] Subscriber Metrics - The company reported 146,373 ending active subscribers, a 13.4% increase from 129,073 at the end of the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 [5] - Average active subscribers reached 146,765, reflecting a 6.8% increase from 137,455 at the end of the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 [5] - Total subscribers increased to 185,102, marking a 5.7% rise from 175,087 at the end of the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 [5] Stock Performance - Rent the Runway's stock price fell by 26.74% to $5.78 in extended trading following the earnings report [4]

Core Insights - Rent the Runway has announced a transformative recapitalization plan aimed at strengthening its balance sheet and injecting capital into the business [2][3] - The company reported a 13.4% year-over-year increase in active subscribers as of July 31, 2025, indicating continued growth [1][11] - Customer satisfaction, measured by the Net Promoter Score, has improved significantly, achieving a score of +77% year-over-year [1][5] Financial Performance - Revenue for Q2 2025 was $80.9 million, reflecting a 2.5% increase from $78.9 million in Q2 2024 [11] - The company reported a net loss of $(26.4) million for Q2 2025, compared to a net loss of $(15.6) million in Q2 2024 [11] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was $3.6 million, down from $13.7 million in Q2 2024, with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 4.4% compared to 17.4% in the prior year [11][35] Recapitalization Plan - The recapitalization plan will reduce the company's debt from $340 million to $120 million and extend the maturity to 2029, providing financial flexibility [3][5] - The transaction involves converting over $100 million of debt into common equity and adding $20 million in incremental cash [5] Inventory and Customer Engagement - The company has significantly increased its inventory, posting nearly double the inventory units compared to the previous year, with substantial increases in styles [5] - Customer engagement metrics have improved, with share of views up 84% year-over-year and new units at home up 57% year-over-year [5] Market Position and Strategy - Rent the Runway is positioned to capitalize on growing interest in clothing rental, supported by a bold inventory strategy [2] - The company plans to add over 80 new brands in FY 2025, with 56 already launched in the first half of the year [5]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company ended Q1 2025 with 147,157 active subscribers, up approximately 1% year over year, marking the highest number of ending subscribers in company history [31] - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was $69.6 million, down $5.4 million or 7.2% year over year [31] - Gross margins decreased to 31.5% in Q1 2025 from 37.9% in Q1 2024, reflecting higher revenue share costs and fulfillment costs [33] - Free cash flow for Q1 2025 was negative $6.4 million compared to negative $1.4 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to lower adjusted EBITDA and higher inventory purchases [35] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Subscription and reserve rental revenue decreased by 6.2% year over year in Q1 2025, primarily due to lower average revenue per subscriber [32] - Fulfillment costs were $20.4 million in Q1 2025, slightly down from $20.6 million in Q1 2024, but as a percentage of revenue, they increased to 29.3% [32] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company launched 36 new brands and over 1,000 new styles, resulting in a 24% year-over-year increase in inventory volume received [8] - The spring 2025 inventory had 23% higher share of views and 46% more hearts compared to the previous year [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a transformation strategy that includes increasing inventory breadth and depth, innovating products, and enhancing customer service [4] - Plans for Q2 2025 include launching over 40 new brands and posting over 2,700 new styles, with expectations for new receipts to be up 420% year over year [11][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the effectiveness of their inventory and product strategies, noting improved customer retention and subscriber growth [25][30] - The company anticipates continued improvements in ending active subscriber growth throughout the fiscal year, driven by inventory buildup and new product launches [30] Other Important Information - The company has shifted its marketing strategy towards transparency and community engagement, resulting in a 163% increase in social media engagement rates [21] - A new rewards program is planned for Q2 2025 to enhance subscriber experience [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Why has it taken so long to implement the current strategies? - Management explained that previous focus was on managing cash consumption and reducing costs, which delayed the implementation of growth strategies until fiscal year 2025 [26][28] Question: What are the expectations for subscriber growth and revenue? - Management expects double-digit growth in ending active subscribers for fiscal year 2025, with revenue for Q2 projected between $76 million and $80 million [36][37]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company ended Q1 2025 with 147,157 active subscribers, up approximately 1% year over year, and the highest number of ending subscribers in company history [31] - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was $69.6 million, down $5.4 million or 7.2% year over year [31] - Gross margins decreased to 31.5% in Q1 2025 from 37.9% in Q1 2024, reflecting higher revenue share costs and fulfillment costs [33] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was negative $1.3 million, compared to positive $6.5 million in Q1 2024 [34] - Free cash flow for Q1 2025 was negative $6.4 million, a decrease from negative $1.4 million in Q1 2024 [35] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Subscription and reserve rental revenue decreased by 6.2% year over year in Q1 2025, primarily due to lower average revenue per subscriber [32] - Fulfillment costs were $20.4 million in Q1 2025, slightly down from $20.6 million in Q1 2024 [32] - The company launched 36 new brands and over 1,000 new styles, resulting in a 24% year-over-year increase in inventory volume received [8][9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a 23% higher share of views, 46% more hearts, and a 14% higher love rate for its spring 2025 inventory compared to the previous year [9] - April add-on gross bookings increased by 11% year over year, indicating higher customer engagement [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a transformation strategy that includes increasing inventory breadth and depth, innovating products, and enhancing customer service [4][5] - Plans for Q2 2025 include launching over 40 new brands and posting over 2,700 new styles [12] - The company aims to improve customer retention through personalized services and a new rewards program [19][20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the effectiveness of their inventory and product strategies, noting the strongest quarterly customer retention in four years [23] - The company anticipates continued improvement in subscriber growth and retention throughout fiscal year 2025 [30] - Management acknowledged the uncertain environment but emphasized the value of renting over buying for consumers [38] Other Important Information - The company has shifted its marketing strategy towards transparency and community engagement, resulting in a 163% increase in social media engagement [21] - The company is planning to scale customer service initiatives, including a concierge service for new and rejoining customers [16][18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Why has it taken until fiscal year 2025 to implement these strategies? - Management explained that previous focus was on managing cash consumption and reducing costs, which limited inventory purchases until now [26][28] Question: What are the expectations for subscriber growth and revenue? - Management expects double-digit growth in ending active subscribers for fiscal year 2025, with revenue growth lagging behind due to higher promotional spending [36][30] Question: How does the company plan to handle potential tariff impacts? - Management stated that their guidance does not factor in potential tariff impacts, as they have already placed orders for most inventory receipts for fiscal year 2025 [37]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company improved its cash position significantly, with a decline of $6.6 million in fiscal year 2024 compared to a decline of $70.5 million in fiscal year 2023, resulting in record low cash consumption [5] - Total revenue for Q4 2024 was $76.4 million, an increase of $600,000 or 0.8% year over year [31] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 was $17.4 million or 22.8% of revenue, compared to $11.2 million or 14.8% of revenue in the prior year [33] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Subscription and reserve rental revenue decreased by 1.2% year over year in Q4 2024, primarily due to lower average subscribers [31] - Other revenue increased by 13.5% or $1.4 million year over year [31] - Fulfillment expenses were $20.2 million in Q4 2024, slightly lower than $20.1 million in Q4 2023, with fulfillment expenses as a percentage of revenue at 26.4% [32] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Ending active subscribers decreased to 119,778, down approximately 4.9% year over year [29] - Average active subscribers during the quarter were 126,148, a decrease of 2.1% from the prior year [29] - The company plans to double inventory purchases in fiscal year 2025, with 62% of total units expected to come from the share by RTR program [23][36] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on a disciplined growth strategy rather than growth at all costs, emphasizing the importance of inventory investment to unlock customer growth and retention [6][22] - A significant inventory investment is planned for 2025, with a goal to add two times new inventory units year over year and 75% more new styles [16][17] - The company aims to evolve into a discovery engine for consumers to find the latest in designer fashion, leveraging its partnerships with brands [26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ability to operate at nearly breakeven levels while maintaining steady revenue, highlighting improvements in cost structure and working capital [28] - The company anticipates increased cash consumption in fiscal year 2025 due to inventory investments, but expects this to lead to subscriber growth and improved customer satisfaction [37] - Management is cautious about external factors such as tariffs and economic conditions but believes renting offers substantial value compared to buying [40] Other Important Information - The company has restructured its customer service team to focus more on proactive engagement, which has led to improved customer satisfaction scores [10] - The company has implemented a 60-day customer promise for new members, providing risk-free renting for the first two months [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you help us understand the cash flow guidance and the drivers of it? - The cash flow guidance reflects a significant increase in inventory, with a CapEx guidance of $70 million to $75 million for the year, which is a considerable increase from fiscal year 2024 [43][44] Question: What have you seen more recently regarding consumer reactions to tariffs? - The company believes renting provides considerable value versus buying, and the new inventory addresses the primary pain point for customers, which is expected to improve retention [46][47] Question: How do we think about the customer experience changing in 2025? - The company is doubling the number of new units on the platform, which will significantly enhance the customer experience with more new arrivals and greater brand variety [50][51]