Savers Value Village (SVV) 28th Annual ICR Conference 2026 summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
28th Annual ICR Conference 2026 summary
12 Jan, 2026Fourth quarter performance and strategic momentum
Achieved $465 million in sales, a 15.6% increase year-over-year, with 5.4% enterprise comp and 8.8% U.S. comp growth.
Opened 10 new stores in the quarter, totaling 26 for the year, and repaid $20 million in debt while repurchasing 1.1 million shares.
Reaffirmed earnings guidance and highlighted secular adoption of thrift, with cost of living pressures aiding growth.
Customer base is getting younger and more affluent, supporting long-term growth.
New store trajectory is strong, with positive adjusted EBITDA contribution expected in 2026.
Business model, market position, and growth drivers
Operates 367 stores across three countries, with significant U.S. expansion opportunity.
Over 6 million active loyalty members and $1.7 billion in sales; $249 million LTM adjusted EBITDA.
Paid $490 million to nonprofit partners and kept 3.2 billion lbs of goods out of landfills in five years.
Delivers exceptional value with ~$5 average unit retail and mid-teens EBITDA margins.
40% of U.S. loyalty customers are under 45; 45% have household income over $100,000.
Store expansion and profitability outlook
Opened 26 new stores in 2025, targeting 25 in 2026, with 85%-90% of new stores in the U.S.
Entering new markets in North Carolina and Tennessee; new store cohorts performing in line with expectations.
2026 marks a profitability inflection point as new stores begin contributing to EBITDA growth.
U.S. is the primary growth engine, while Canada provides strong cash flow.
76% of donations come directly from donors, with donation growth outpacing retail comps.
Latest events from Savers Value Village
- Net sales up 8.9%, adjusted EBITDA at $44.5M, 1.2M shares repurchased, 2026 outlook reaffirmed.SVV
Q1 20266 May 2026 - Annual meeting to address director elections, auditor ratification, and executive pay, with a focus on ESG.SVV
Proxy filing27 Apr 2026 - Virtual meeting to vote on directors, auditor, and executive pay, all board-recommended.SVV
Proxy filing27 Apr 2026 - Q4 net sales up 15.6%, adjusted EBITDA $74.1M, FY26 sales outlook up to $1.79B.SVV
Q4 202513 Apr 2026 - 2024 outlook lowered as U.S. growth and new stores offset Canadian softness.SVV
Q2 20242 Feb 2026 - U.S. growth and strong margins offset Canadian weakness as 2024 guidance is narrowed.SVV
Q3 202415 Jan 2026 - Strong U.S. expansion and streamlined reporting mark a pivotal year for growth and profitability.SVV
27th Annual ICR Conference 202510 Jan 2026 - Q4 net sales up 5% with strong U.S. growth; 2025 targets up to 30 new stores and higher sales.SVV
Q4 202423 Dec 2025 - Secondary offering by stockholders with $20M concurrent repurchase; Ares retains control.SVV
Registration Filing16 Dec 2025