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Earnings analysis · 10-Q

WRBY earnings analysis

Filed May 7, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report

The latest report

Warby Parker reported Q1 2026 results with revenues of $242.4 million and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.03, slightly missing consensus expectations of $0.10 but showing an 8.3% year-over-year growth in revenue. The…

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Warby Parker reported Q1 2026 results with revenues of $242.4 million and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.03, slightly missing consensus expectations of $0.10 but showing an 8.3% year-over-year growth in revenue. The gross margin decreased to 54.0% from 56.3%, primarily due to increased costs and an uptick in operational expenses, reflecting ongoing strategic expansions and market pressures.

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Gross and operating margin

How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.

57% Gross margin Operating margin May 2024 May 2026

One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.

How we read each report

Our analysis across the last few reports.

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Our model's reading of each filing, not the share price or the market's reaction. Annual and quarterly reports each occupy one position.

Reported figures

Earnings per share
$0.03
Gross margin
54%

What stood out

  • Revenue Growth of 8.3% Year-Over-Year

    Q1 2026 revenue was $242.4 million, up from $223.8 million in Q1 2025.

  • Stable EPS Reporting

    EPS for Q1 2026 was reported at $0.03, consistent with expectations despite a decrease from $0.05 in the prior quarter.

  • Active Customer Growth

    Active customers rose to 2.69 million, up 4.8% from 2.57 million in the prior year.

  • Strong Operating Cash Flow

    Operating cash flow for Q1 was $24.5 million, though down from $29.4 million in Q1 2025.

  • Lower SG&A as % of Revenue

    SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased to 53.4%, down from 55.2% in Q1 2025.

  • Expansion of Retail Footprint

    The number of retail stores increased to 337 from 287, further enhancing distribution.

What to watch

  • Decline in Gross Margin

    Gross margin decreased to 54.0%, down from 56.3% due to higher costs from tariffs and increased operating expenses.

  • Increased Cost of Goods Sold

    Cost of goods sold rose by $13.6 million, or 13.9%, driven by higher product and fulfillment costs.

  • Operational Risks Amid Regulatory Changes

    Uncertainty in the regulatory environment due to new tariffs may affect cost structures and pricing strategies.

Management's outlook

2026 revenue guidance remains unchanged, projecting 10% to 12% growth compared to 2025.

Earlier filings 4

10-K · February 26, 2026

Warby Parker’s 2025 10-K emphasizes omnichannel scale, product & AI-led innovation (partnerships with Google and Samsung announced in 2025) and a continued retail expansion (323 stores as of December 31, 2025). Revenue…

10-Q · November 6, 2025

Warby Parker reported Q3 revenue of $221,680,000 (+$29,233,000 / +15.2% year-over-year) and delivered GAAP net income of $5,874,000 (diluted EPS $0.05), reversing prior-year losses. Gross margin was 54.1% and operating…

10-Q · August 8, 2025

Warby Parker reported Q2 2025 revenue of $214,475,000, up $26,253,000 (≈13.96%) versus Q2 2024, with gross profit of $113,609,000 (gross margin 53.0%). The company remains slightly unprofitable at the operating level…

10-K · February 27, 2025

Warby Parker positions itself as an omnichannel, vertically integrated vision-care brand with 276 retail stores (as of December 31, 2024), proprietary digital tools (Virtual Try-On, Virtual Vision Test), and a stated…

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