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Roots Q2 2027 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2027 earnings summary11 Sep, 2026
Executive summary
Entered into an agreement to be acquired by Marquee Brands for $4.10 per share, valuing equity at $161 million; transaction expected to close in Q4 2026.
Completed transition to a new third-party distribution centre, incurring significant one-time costs.
Q2 2026 sales declined 2.4% year-over-year to $49.5 million, with DTC sales down 1.3% and P&O sales down 7.3%.
Adjusted EBITDA improved 26.2% year-over-year to $(1.6) million; net loss widened to $(6.0) million.
Financial highlights
Gross margin decreased to 58.3% from 60.7% in Q2 2025; DTC gross margin fell to 60.6% from 63.2%.
Excluding DC costs, DTC gross margin rose to 67.2% from 66.4%.
Adjusted Net Loss was $(3.2) million, an improvement from $(3.8) million last year.
Free cash flow was $(10.1) million, down from $(6.9) million in Q2 2025.
Net debt reduced 11.8% year-over-year to $33.6 million.
Outlook and guidance
Management expects improved operational efficiency and scalability following the DC transition.
Positioned to better serve customers in the larger second half of the year.
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AGM 2026 - Q1 2026 sales rose 6.5% year-over-year, but net loss widened due to strategic initiative costs.ROOTQ1 2027
- Record gross margins, strong DTC growth, and net debt reduction marked fiscal 2025.ROOTQ4 2026
- All director nominees were elected and the Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan amendment was approved.ROOTAGM 2025
- All director nominees re-elected and auditors reappointed with strong shareholder support.ROOTAGM 2024
- Q3 sales, margins, and EBITDA rose, net debt fell, and strong holiday momentum continued.ROOTQ3 2025
- Sales up 6.7% to CAD 40M, with DTC growth, margin gains, and improved profitability.ROOTQ1 2026
- Sales fell 9.7% YoY, but margin, cash flow, and debt improved amid inventory challenges.ROOTQ1 2025
- Q4 2024 delivered strong DTC growth, margin gains, and a share buyback, with net debt at record lows.ROOTQ4 2025
Next Roots earnings date
Q3 20279 Dec, 2026
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Roots Corporation, provides apparel, leather goods, footwear, and accessories under the Roots brand. The company offers casual apparel and active wear that includes sweaters, shirts, t-shirts, jackets, denim jeans, shorts and loungewear. It also provides workwear items comprising coveralls, work shirts, pants and cowgirl boots as well as boots for men and women; runs & riding boots for men and women; backpacks; duffel bags; briefcases; tote bags; card holders; wallets for men and women; belts for men and women; travel accessories comprising passport cases, notebook covers and toiletry kits for men and women. Roots Corporation is based in Toronto, Canada.