Peloton (PTON) Q3 2026 earnings summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Q3 2026 earnings summary
7 May, 2026Executive summary
Q3 FY2026 revenue reached $631 million, up 1% year-over-year and exceeding guidance, driven by strong Connected Fitness equipment sales and strategic shift toward connected wellness.
Net income was $26.4 million, a turnaround from a net loss of $47.7 million in the prior year, supported by improved operating efficiency and cost controls.
Adjusted EBITDA rose 41% year-over-year to $126 million, and free cash flow increased 59% to $151 million.
Commercial business unit revenue grew 14% year-over-year, with new content, equipment, and partnerships, including a major Spotify deal, expanding market reach.
Net churn improved to 1.2%, aided by retention initiatives and reactivation offers.
Financial highlights
Q3 gross profit was $327 million, up 3% year-over-year, with gross margin at 51.9%, up 90 basis points.
Subscription revenue grew 2% year-over-year to $428 million; Connected Fitness Products revenue declined 1% to $202.9 million.
Subscription gross margin rose to 71.1%; Connected Fitness Products gross margin was 11.3%.
Adjusted operating expenses fell 16% year-over-year to $267 million; total operating expenses decreased 22% to $274.8 million.
Stock-based compensation expense decreased 22% year-over-year to $53 million.
Outlook and guidance
FY2026 revenue outlook is $2.42–$2.44 billion, a 2% year-over-year decrease at midpoint but an increase from prior guidance.
FY2026 gross margin guidance is approximately 52.5%, up 160 basis points year-over-year.
Adjusted EBITDA guidance for FY2026 is $470–$480 million, up 18% year-over-year.
Free cash flow for FY2026 expected to be around $350 million.
Ending paid Connected Fitness subscriptions for FY2026 expected at 2.55–2.57 million, down 8.6% year-over-year.
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