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May 01, 2021

Stitch Fix Q3 2021 Earnings Report

Reported a revenue increase of 44% year-over-year, driven by strong client growth.

Key Takeaways

Stitch Fix announced its Q3 2021 financial results, reporting a net revenue of $536 million, a 44% increase year-over-year. The active client count grew to 4.1 million, reflecting a 20% year-over-year growth. However, the company reported a net loss of $18.8 million, with a diluted loss per share of $0.18.

Net revenue increased by 44% year-over-year, reaching $535.6 million.

Active clients grew by 20% year-over-year, totaling 4.1 million.

Net revenue per active client decreased by 3% year-over-year to $481.

Net loss was $18.8 million, with a diluted loss per share of $0.18.

Total Revenue
$536M
Previous year: $372M
+44.1%
EPS
-$0.18
Previous year: -$0.33
-45.5%
Active Clients
4.1M
Previous year: 3.4M
+20.6%
Net Revenue per Active Client
$481
Previous year: $498
-3.4%
Gross Profit
$246M
Previous year: $152M
+62.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$125M
Previous year: $96.8M
+28.8%
Free Cash Flow
-$50.5M
Previous year: -$65.9M
-23.4%
Total Assets
$834M
Previous year: $782M
+6.7%

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Forward Guidance

Stitch Fix provided its financial outlook for the fourth quarter and full year of fiscal 2021, anticipating net revenue between $540 million and $550 million for Q4, representing a 21.8% to 24.0% year-over-year growth. The adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $15 million and $20 million, with a margin of 2.8% to 3.6%. For the full fiscal year, net revenue is expected to be between $2.070 billion and $2.080 billion, with an adjusted EBITDA between $25 million and $30 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Net Revenue for Q4 is expected to be between $540 million and $550 million
  • YoY growth for Q4 Net Revenue is expected to be between 21.8% and 24.0%
  • Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 is expected to be between $15 million and $20 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin for Q4 is expected to be between 2.8% and 3.6%
  • Full year Net Revenue is expected to be between $2.070 billion and $2.080 billion

Challenges Ahead

  • Full year Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $25 million and $30 million
  • Full year Adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be between 1.2% and 1.4%
  • There are substantial risks and uncertainties related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The company's ability to generate sufficient net revenue to offset costs is uncertain.
  • The company's ability to acquire, engage, and retain clients is uncertain.