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LightInTheBox Q2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2026 earnings summary26 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Revenue for the first half of 2026 increased 3% year-over-year to $108.8 million, with net income up 28% to $2.7 million and adjusted EBITDA at $3.3 million.
Second quarter revenue was $56.8 million, down 4% year-over-year due to the deliberate phase-out of long-tail products and product mix optimization.
Net income for Q2 2026 reached $1.6 million, reflecting sustained profitability despite industry challenges.
Gross margin remained strong at 66.1% in Q2 2026, up from 65.9% a year ago.
The company continues to transform into a consumer lifestyle business, leveraging AI and proprietary brands.
Financial highlights
Q2 2026 gross profit was $37.6 million, compared to $38.8 million in Q2 2025.
Operating expenses in Q2 2026 were $35.5 million, down from $36.9 million year-over-year.
Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2026 was $1.9 million; for the first half, $3.3 million.
Net income per ADS for Q2 2026 was $0.09 diluted, compared to $0.11 in Q2 2025.
For H1 2026, gross profit was $71.4 million, up from $69.4 million in H1 2025.
Outlook and guidance
The company is focusing on sustainable, profitable growth and further embedding AI to anticipate consumer needs.
Management highlighted ongoing resilience and efficiency, with strategic transformation supported by recent private placement financing.
Plans to continue evolving product strategy around self-expression and emotional value.
The external environment remains uncertain due to geopolitical disruptions, logistics costs, and FX headwinds.
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LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd. is an online retail company that offers a variety of products through its websites. The company provides apparel, small accessories and gadgets, home and garden items, and consumer electronics to customers worldwide. LightInTheBox leverages a global supply chain and a diverse supplier base to deliver products directly to consumers, bypassing traditional distribution channels. The company primarily operates through its e-commerce platforms, LightInTheBox.com and MiniInTheBox.com, which offer products in multiple languages and currencies, catering to a broad international customer base. The company is headquartered in Beijing, China, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.