Oddity Tech Reports Q1 Loss, Beats Revenue Estimates, Executes Massive $82M Share Buyback
ODD is trading near its 52-week low of $10.8 (2.3% below the low).
Summary
Oddity Tech reported a Q1 net loss but surpassed revenue expectations, while also announcing a significant $82.3 million share buyback that reduced outstanding shares by over 10%.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · ODD
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Q1 Financial Performance
Net revenue of $197.9 million (down 26% YoY) exceeded analyst expectations, but the company reported a net loss of $21.4 million, a significant reversal from prior year's profit. Adjusted EBITDA was $(7.0) million.
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Massive Share Buyback Execution
Oddity repurchased $82.3 million of Class A ordinary shares during Q1, reducing outstanding Class A shares by approximately 10.6%. This is part of the $200 million program authorized in March 2026.
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CPA Dislocation & Recovery Efforts
The company attributed the poor profitability to a 'severe step-function discontinuity' in Cost Per Acquisition (CPA) with its largest advertising partner. However, it noted a positive inflection with IL MAKIAGE CPA declining 28% sequentially in May.
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Strong Liquidity & Outlook
Oddity maintains a strong liquidity position with $667.4 million in cash, cash equivalents, and investments. For Q2 2026, the company expects net revenue to decline 25-30% YoY, with Adjusted EBITDA between $8 million and $10 million, and positive Adjusted EBITDA for the full year.
Analysis · ODD · Industrial Applications And Services
Oddity Tech reported a net loss of $21.4 million for Q1 2026, a significant decline from a profit in the prior year, primarily due to a 'severe step-function discontinuity' in Cost Per Acquisition (CPA) with its largest advertising partner. Despite the loss, the company's Q1 revenue of $197.9 million exceeded analyst expectations for a 30% year-over-year decline. Management noted a positive inflection in IL MAKIAGE CPA, which declined 28% sequentially in May, indicating progress in remediation efforts. Crucially, Oddity executed a substantial share buyback, repurchasing $82.3 million of Class A shares, reducing outstanding shares by 10.6%. This significant capital return, especially with the stock near 52-week lows, signals strong management confidence. The company expects Q2 revenue to decline 25-30% year-over-year but anticipates positive Adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2026.
At the time of this filing, ODD was trading at $10.55 on NASDAQ in the Industrial Applications And Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $630.6M. The 52-week trading range was $10.80 to $79.18. This filing was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 9 out of 10.