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Jan 31

Rent the Runway Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Rent the Runway reported a narrower net loss in Q4 2024 as revenue slightly increased and cost controls improved margins.

Key Takeaways

Rent the Runway delivered a small year-over-year revenue increase and significantly reduced its net loss in Q4 2024. Cash burn was also improved, supported by higher Adjusted EBITDA margins and continued cost discipline.

Total Revenue
$76.4M
Previous year: $75.8M
+0.8%
EPS
-$3.44
Previous year: -$7.02
-51.0%
Adjusted EBITDA
$17.4M
Previous year: $11.2M
+55.4%
Adj. EBITDA Margin
22.8%
Previous year: 14.8%
+54.1%
Ending Active Subs
119.78K
Previous year: 125.95K
-4.9%
Gross Profit
$28.8M
Previous year: $52.7M
-45.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$77.4M
Previous year: $155M
-49.9%
Free Cash Flow
$2.1M
Total Assets
$240M
Previous year: $336M
-28.6%

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Forward Guidance

RTR expects to return to subscriber growth and is investing in inventory to drive customer engagement, although macroeconomic uncertainty and retention timing remain challenges.

Positive Outlook

  • Expecting double-digit growth in ending Active Subscribers in FY25
  • Largest inventory acquisition in company history planned for FY25
  • Inventory depth expected to drive improved retention
  • Expanded capital-light inventory acquisition models
  • Cost discipline maintained after multi-year transformation

Challenges Ahead

  • Uncertainty around macroeconomic environment and tariffs
  • Potential delays in realizing customer retention improvements
  • Free cash flow expected to be between $(30)M and $(40)M in FY25
  • Q1 FY25 Adjusted EBITDA margin projected to be negative
  • Continued decline in active subscriber base year-over-year