Destination XL Group (DXLG) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Net sales for Q1 fiscal 2026 were $103.3 million, down 2.1% year-over-year, with comparable sales down 3.8%—the best quarterly comp since Q2 2023.

• Net loss was $5.9 million ($0.11 per diluted share), compared to $1.9 million ($0.04 per share) last year.

• Adjusted net loss was $0.06 per share, versus $0.04 last year; adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $0.7 million, compared to a $0.2 million gain.

• Strategic initiatives included rollout of FITMAP® technology, AI-driven ecommerce enhancements, and adapting to changing customer needs due to GLP-1 medications.

• The Board is reevaluating the FullBeauty Brands merger due to market conditions and counterparty leverage.

Financial highlights

• Gross margin for Q1 was 44.3%, down from 45.1% last year, mainly due to tariffs, higher shipping costs, and increased markdowns.

• SG&A expenses were 45% of sales, down $0.9 million year-over-year, mainly due to lower payroll and incentive costs, offset by higher marketing spend.

• Adjusted EBITDA margin was (0.7)% versus 0.2% last year.

• Free cash flow for the first three months was a use of $12.7 million, improved from $18.8 million used last year.

• Cash and investments were $16.2 million at quarter-end, with no debt and $70 million in credit facility availability.

Outlook and guidance

• Marketing costs for fiscal 2026 expected to be 5.8% of sales.

• Capital expenditures for fiscal 2026 projected at $8–$12 million, focused on technology, store projects, conversions, and relocations.

• Tariffs expected to impact gross margin by 100 basis points if current rates persist, improved from prior 150 basis point estimate.

• Comps for May were -5% to -6%, with expectations for similar trends in the second half of the year.

• Cash and liquidity expected to be sufficient for at least the next 12 months.