About You (YOU) Q1 2026 earnings summary
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Q1 2026 earnings summary
15 Jul, 2025Executive summary
Revenue grew 6.0% year-over-year in Q1 2025/2026, reaching EUR 549.4 million, driven by increased active customers and favorable market conditions.
Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 4.2% with adjusted EBITDA of EUR 23.2 million, reflecting strict cost control and operational leverage.
Net working capital declined to EUR -123.3 million, and free cash flow was EUR 26.1 million, supporting a solid cash balance of EUR 160.8 million.
Strategic initiatives in Commerce and SCAYLE segments contributed to measurable growth and profitability uplift.
Financial highlights
Revenue: EUR 549.4 million, up 6.0% year-over-year.
Gross profit: EUR 232.0 million, up 3.6% year-over-year; gross margin declined by 100bp to 42.2%.
Adjusted EBITDA: EUR 23.2 million (4.2% margin), up from EUR 15.0 million (2.9% margin) last year.
Free cash flow: EUR 26.1 million, down from EUR 46.0 million year-over-year.
Cash and cash equivalents: EUR 160.8 million as of May 31, 2025.
Outlook and guidance
Management reiterates guidance for FY 2025/2026, expecting moderate revenue growth and strong adjusted EBITDA growth.
Solid start to Q2 2025/2026 supports confidence in full-year targets.
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