LightInTheBox Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
LightInTheBox (NYSE:LITB) reported its Q2 2025 financial results, marking its fifth consecutive profitable quarter. The company achieved a net income of $2.0 million, up from $0.6 million in Q2 2024, despite total revenues declining 15% year-over-year to $58.9 million.
Key highlights include improved gross margin of 65.9% (up from 62.4%), reduced operating expenses by 14% to $36.9 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $2.3 million. The company has successfully transformed from a traditional e-commerce platform to a design-driven, direct-to-consumer (DTC) apparel retailer with proprietary brands, including Ador.com and a new women's golf apparel line.
The company extended its share repurchase program through December 31, 2025, having already repurchased 174,999 ADSs worth approximately $0.3 million of the authorized $0.7 million program.
LightInTheBox (NYSE:LITB) ha annunciato i risultati finanziari del secondo trimestre 2025, segnando il suo quinto trimestre consecutivo in utile. L'azienda ha registrato un utile netto di 2,0 milioni di dollari, rispetto a 0,6 milioni nel Q2 2024, nonostante i ricavi totali siano diminuiti del 15% anno su anno a 58,9 milioni di dollari.
I punti salienti includono un miglioramento della margine lordo al 65,9% (da 62,4%), una riduzione delle spese operative del 14% a 36,9 milioni di dollari e un EBITDA rettificato di 2,3 milioni di dollari. L'azienda si è trasformata con successo da piattaforma e-commerce tradizionale a rivenditore DTC di abbigliamento orientato al design con marchi proprietari, tra cui Ador.com e una nuova linea di abbigliamento da golf femminile.
Il programma di riacquisto di azioni è stato esteso fino al 31 dicembre 2025; sono già stati riacquistati 174.999 ADS per circa 0,3 milioni di dollari del programma autorizzato da 0,7 milioni.
LightInTheBox (NYSE:LITB) informó sus resultados financieros del segundo trimestre de 2025, registrando su quinto trimestre consecutivo con ganancias. La compañÃa obtuvo un beneficio neto de 2,0 millones de dólares, frente a 0,6 millones en el Q2 de 2024, pese a que los ingresos totales cayeron un 15% interanual hasta 58,9 millones de dólares.
Entre los aspectos destacados figuran una mejora del margen bruto al 65,9% (desde 62,4%), una reducción de los gastos operativos del 14% hasta 36,9 millones de dólares y un EBITDA ajustado de 2,3 millones de dólares. La compañÃa se ha transformado con éxito de una plataforma de comercio electrónico tradicional a un minorista DTC de moda orientado al diseño con marcas propias, como Ador.com y una nueva lÃnea de ropa de golf femenina.
El programa de recompra de acciones se ha ampliado hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2025; ya se han recomprado 174.999 ADS por aproximadamente 0,3 millones de dólares del programa autorizado por 0,7 millones.
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LightInTheBox (NYSE:LITB) a publié ses résultats du deuxième trimestre 2025, enregistrant son cinquième trimestre consécutif bénéficiaire. La société a réalisé un résultat net de 2,0 millions de dollars, contre 0,6 million au T2 2024, malgré une baisse des revenus totaux de 15% en glissement annuel à 58,9 millions de dollars.
Parmi les points marquants : une marge brute améliorée à 65,9% (contre 62,4%), une réduction des charges d'exploitation de 14% à 36,9 millions de dollars et un EBITDA ajusté de 2,3 millions de dollars. La société s'est transformée avec succès d'une plateforme e‑commerce traditionnelle en un détaillant DTC de vêtements axé sur le design possédant des marques propres, dont Ador.com et une nouvelle ligne de vêtements de golf pour femmes.
Le programme de rachat d'actions a été prolongé jusqu'au 31 décembre 2025 ; 174 999 ADS pour environ 0,3 million de dollars ont déjà été rachetés sur le programme autorisé de 0,7 million.
LightInTheBox (NYSE:LITB) veröffentlichte seine Finanzergebnisse für das zweite Quartal 2025 und verzeichnete damit sein fünftes aufeinanderfolgendes profitable Quartal. Das Unternehmen erzielte einen Reingewinn von 2,0 Mio. USD, nach 0,6 Mio. USD im Q2 2024, obwohl die Gesamtumsätze um 15% gegenüber dem Vorjahr auf 58,9 Mio. USD ³ú³Ü°ùü³¦°ì²µ¾±²Ô²µ±ð²Ô.
Wesentliche Punkte sind die verbesserte Bruttomarge von 65,9% (vorher 62,4%), eine Senkung der Betriebskosten um 14% auf 36,9 Mio. USD sowie ein bereinigtes EBITDA von 2,3 Mio. USD. Das Unternehmen hat sich erfolgreich von einer traditionellen E‑Commerce‑Plattform zu einem designorientierten Direct‑to‑Consumer (DTC) Bekleidungshändler mit eigenen Marken wie Ador.com und einer neuen Damen‑Golfbekleidungs‑Linie gewandelt.
Das Rückkaufprogramm für Aktien wurde bis zum 31. Dezember 2025 verlängert; bereits zurückgekauft wurden 174.999 ADS im Wert von ca. 0,3 Mio. USD aus dem genehmigten Programm von 0,7 Mio. USD.
- Fifth consecutive profitable quarter with net income increasing to $2.0 million from $0.6 million YoY
- Gross margin improved to 65.9% from 62.4% YoY through higher-margin proprietary products
- Operating expenses decreased by 14% YoY to $36.9 million through effective cost management
- Revenue decline moderated to 15% in Q2 from 34% in Q1 2025, showing business stabilization
- Company projects return to overall revenue growth in early 2026
- Total revenues decreased 15% YoY to $58.9 million
- Gross profit declined to $38.8 million from $43.3 million YoY
- First half 2025 revenues down 25% YoY to $105.9 million
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LightInTheBox delivers strong profitability amid revenue decline by pivoting to higher-margin DTC apparel business with improved gross margins.
LightInTheBox has reported its fifth consecutive profitable quarter, marking a significant milestone in its transformation from a traditional e-commerce platform to a design-driven, direct-to-consumer apparel retailer. The company posted a net income of
The most impressive metric is the gross margin improvement to
Operating expenses decreased by
The revenue decline has moderated significantly from
Management has expressed confidence in returning to overall revenue growth by early 2026, as their proprietary brands gain traction and their stabilized legacy business provides a solid foundation. The active share repurchase program, though modest at
Delivers Record Fifth Consecutive Profitable Quarter
SecondÌýQuarter 2025 Financial Highlights:
- Total RevenuesÌý·É±ð°ù±ð
.9Ìýmillion, a$58 15% decrease year over year, compared to a34% decline in the first quarterÌýof 2025, reflecting stabilization in the legacy business and a deliberate focus on margin preservation over market share in a competitive market. - Gross ProfitÌý·É²¹²õ
.8Ìýmillion, compared with$38 .3Ìýmillion in the same quarter last year.$43 - Gross MarginÌýimproved to
65.9% from62.4% in the same quarter last year, driven by higher-margin proprietary product linesÌýand bespoke legacy offerings like print-on-demand apparel. - Operating ExpensesÌý»å±ð³¦°ù±ð²¹²õ±ð»åÌý²ú²â
14% year over year to .9Ìýmillion, mainly attributable to reduced revenue alongsideÌýeffective cost management and operational efficiency enhancements.$36 - Fulfillment ExpensesÌýdecreased by
13% year over year to .4Ìý³¾¾±±ô±ô¾±´Ç²Ô.$4 - Selling and Marketing ExpensesÌý»å±ð³¦°ù±ð²¹²õ±ð»åÌý²ú²â
12% year over year to .8Ìýmillion, while conversion rates improved with efficient marketing of new product lines despite the industry-wide increase in traffic costs.$27 - General and Administrative Expenses decreased by
24% year over year to .9Ìýmillion, of whichÌýResearch and Development expenses were$4 .6Ìýmillion, underscoring the Company's commitment to innovation and product differentiation.$2 - Net IncomeÌý°ù±ð²¹³¦³ó±ð»å
.0Ìýmillion, compared with$2 .6Ìýmillion in the same quarter last year, marking record profit since the second quarter of 2024 and sustained profitability amidst industry challenges.$0 - Adjusted EBITDAÌý·É²¹²õ
.3Ìýmillion, compared with$2 .2Ìýmillion in the same quarter last year.$1
First Half 2025 Financial Highlights
- Total RevenuesÌý·É±ð°ù±ð
.9Ìýmillion, a$105 25% decrease year over year, primarily due toÌýthe Company's pivot toÌýmargin preservation in aÌýhighly competitive e-commerce environment, with declines moderating significantly from the first quarter of 2025 to the second quarter of 2025. - Gross ProfitÌý·É²¹²õ
.4Ìýmillion, compared with$69 .7Ìýmillion in the same period last year.$84 - Gross MarginÌýimproved to
65.6% from60.3% in 2024, driven by the successful introduction of higher-margin proprietary product lines. - Operating ExpensesÌýdecreased by
23% year over year to .4Ìýmillion, mainly attributableÌýto reduced revenue and enhanced cost management.$67 - Fulfillment ExpensesÌýdecreased by
24% year over year to .2Ìý³¾¾±±ô±ô¾±´Ç²Ô.$8 - Selling and Marketing ExpensesÌý»å±ð³¦°ù±ð²¹²õ±ð»åÌý²ú²â
23% year over year to .7Ìýmillion, with improvedÌýconversion ratesÌýfromÌýefficient marketing of new product lines.$49 - General and Administrative Expenses decreased by
28% year over year to .8Ìýmillion, of whichÌýResearch and Development expenses were$9 .2Ìýmillion, reinforcing focus on product innovation.$5 - Net IncomeÌý°ù±ð²¹³¦³ó±ð»å
.1Ìýmillion, compared with a loss of$2 .2Ìýmillion inÌý2024, showcasing remarkableÌýprofitability turnaround.$3 - Adjusted EBITDAÌý·É²¹²õÌý
$3.0Ìý³¾¾±±ô±ô¾±´Ç²Ô , compared with a loss of .9Ìýmillion in the same period last year.$1
"In 2024, we transformed LightInTheBox from a traditional e-commerce platform into a leading DTC apparel retailer, and our Q2 2025 resultsÌý- marking five consecutive profitable quarters with a net income of
"Our emerging women's golf apparel brand taps into an affluent, growing demographic, blending style and functionality to capture a high-potential market, while additional proprietary lines are expanding our portfolio," Mr. He continued. "These DTC initiatives, mirroring the success of leading apparel brands, are our growth engine. The stabilization of our legacy business, with Q2 revenue declines moderating to
"We are confident that our strategic transformation positions LightInTheBox to unlock scalable growth, creating lasting value for shareholders in a dynamic market," Mr. He concluded.
Share Repurchase Program
On March 31, 2025, the Company's board of directors authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to
About LightInTheBox Holding Co., Ltd.:
LightInTheBox isÌýaÌýglobal specialty retail company, providing a diverse range of affordable lifestyle products directly to consumers worldwide since 2007. In 2024, the Company shifted its focus to apparel designÌýand launched its first proprietary brand, Ador.com, to meet the growing global demand for accessible higher-end fashion. Ador.com specializes in designer-quality clothing for women aged 35-55 at competitive pricesÌýandÌýoperates design studios and sample shops in both the
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Non-GAAP Financial Measure
In evaluating the business, the Company considers and uses a non-GAAP measure, Adjusted EBITDA, as a supplemental measure to review and assess operating performance. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in
The Company presents this non-GAAP financial measure because it is used by management to evaluate operating performance and formulate business plans. The Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measure helps identify underlying trends in its business. The Company also believes that the non-GAAP financial measure could provide further information about the Company's results of operations and enhance the overall understanding of the Company's past performance and future prospects.
The non-GAAP financial measure is not defined under
For more information on the non-GAAP financial measure, please see the table captioned "Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this press release.
Safe Harbor Statement:
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the
LightInTheBox may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the
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LightInTheBoxÌýHolding Co.,ÌýLtd. | ||||||||
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||||||
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As of December 31, | As of June 30, | |||||||
2024 | 2025 | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current Assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 17,945 | 18,474 | ||||||
Restricted cash | 1,800 | 1,858 | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses | 976 | 1,045 | ||||||
Inventories | 3,641 | 4,471 | ||||||
Prepayments and other current assets | 2,610 | 2,111 | ||||||
Total current assets | 26,972 | 27,959 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 2,185 | 1,718 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net | 2,745 | 2,463 | ||||||
Goodwill | 26,663 | 27,155 | ||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 9,930 | 8,112 | ||||||
Long-term rental deposits | 806 | 432 | ||||||
Long-term investments | 73 | 78 | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | 69,374 | 67,917 | ||||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | ||||||||
Current Liabilities | ||||||||
Short-term borrowings | 685 | 698 | ||||||
Accounts payable | 10,378 | 8,451 | ||||||
Advance from customers | 8,357 | 10,375 | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities | 4,047 | 4,128 | ||||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 54,091 | 51,776 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 77,558 | 75,428 | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities | 4,780 | 2,754 | ||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 101 | 108 | ||||||
Unrecognized tax benefits | 107 | - | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 82,546 | 78,290 | ||||||
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | ||||||||
Ordinary shares | 17 | 17 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 282,766 | 280,641 | ||||||
Treasury shares | (30,880) | (28,875) | ||||||
Statutory reserves | 390 | 390 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (3,265) | (2,481) | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (262,200) | (260,065) | ||||||
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | (13,172) | (10,373) | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | 69,374 | 67,917 |
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LightInTheBoxÌýHolding Co.,ÌýLtd. | ||||||||||||||||
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations | ||||||||||||||||
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Three MonthsÌýEnded June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
Revenues | ||||||||||||||||
Product sales | 67,152 | 56,671 | 134,983 | 101,471 | ||||||||||||
Services and others | 2,210 | 2,211 | 5,548 | 4,429 | ||||||||||||
Total revenues | 69,362 | 58,882 | 140,531 | 105,900 | ||||||||||||
Cost of revenues | ||||||||||||||||
Product sales | (25,513) | (19,635) | (54,583) | (35,484) | ||||||||||||
Services and others | (559) | (445) | (1,209) | (967) | ||||||||||||
Total Cost of revenues | (26,072) | (20,080) | (55,792) | (36,451) | ||||||||||||
Gross profit | 43,290 | 38,802 | 84,739 | 69,449 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
Fulfillment | (5,010) | (4,355) | (10,756) | (8,225) | ||||||||||||
Selling and marketing | (31,527) | (27,849) | (64,268) | (49,745) | ||||||||||||
General and administrative | (6,411) | (4,857) | (13,670) | (9,819) | ||||||||||||
Other operating income, net | 277 | 163 | 563 | 367 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | (42,671) | (36,898) | (88,131) | (67,422) | ||||||||||||
Income / (loss) from operations | 619 | 1,904 | (3,392) | 2,027 | ||||||||||||
Interest income | 14 | 3 | 84 | 5 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | - | (5) | - | (9) | ||||||||||||
Other (expense) / income, net | (9) | 12 | 102 | 5 | ||||||||||||
Total other income | 5 | 10 | 186 | 1 | ||||||||||||
Income / (loss) before income taxes | 624 | 1,914 | (3,206) | 2,028 | ||||||||||||
Income tax (expense) / benefit | (1) | 107 | (1) | 107 | ||||||||||||
Net income / (loss) | 623 | 2,021 | (3,207) | 2,135 | ||||||||||||
Net income / (loss) attributable to | 623 | 2,021 | (3,207) | 2,135 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average numbers of shares used in | ||||||||||||||||
-Basic | 220,684,859 | 219,963,072 | 221,640,704 | 220,320,143 | ||||||||||||
-Diluted | 221,451,741 | 220,156,552 | 221,640,704 | 220,567,883 | ||||||||||||
Net income / (loss) per ordinary share | ||||||||||||||||
-Basic | 0.00 | 0.01 | (0.01) | 0.01 | ||||||||||||
-Diluted | 0.00 | 0.01 | (0.01) | 0.01 | ||||||||||||
Net income / (loss)Ìýper ADS (12 ordinary | ||||||||||||||||
-Basic | 0.03 | 0.11 | (0.17) | 0.12 | ||||||||||||
-Diluted | 0.03 | 0.11 | (0.17) | 0.12 |
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UnauditedÌýReconciliationsÌýof GAAP and Non-GAAP Results | ||||||||||||||||
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Three MonthsÌýEnded June 30, | Six Months Ended ÌýJune 30, | |||||||||||||||
2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
Net income / (loss)Ìý | 623 | 2,021 | (3,207) | 2,135 | ||||||||||||
Less: Interest income | 14 | 3 | 84 | 5 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | - | (5) | - | (9) | ||||||||||||
Income tax (expense) / benefit | (1) | 107 | (1) | 107 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | (521) | (426) | (1,147) | (866) | ||||||||||||
EBITDA | 1,131 | 2,342 | (2,143) | 2,898 | ||||||||||||
Less: Share-based compensation | (52) | (1) | (276) | (87) | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA* | 1,183 | 2,343 | (1,867) | 2,985 | ||||||||||||
* Adjusted EBITDA represents net income / (loss)Ìýbefore share-based compensation expense, interest income, interest |
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