Biggest changeResults of Operations Comparison of the Fiscal Years Ended August 3, 2024, July 29, 2023, and July 30, 2022 The following table summarizes our financial results from continuing operations: For the Fiscal Year Ended 2024 vs. 2023 2023 vs. 2022 (in thousands) August 3, 2024 July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 % Change % Change Revenue, net $ 1,337,468 $ 1,592,521 $ 2,017,804 (16.0) % (21.1) % Cost of goods sold 745,430 916,908 1,131,132 (18.7) % (18.9) % Gross profit 592,038 675,613 886,672 (12.4) % (23.8) % Selling, general, and administrative expenses 725,465 830,894 1,071,142 (12.7) % (22.4) % Operating loss (133,427) (155,281) (184,470) (14.1) % (15.8) % Interest income 11,250 5,841 924 92.6 % * Other income (expense), net 1,631 (25) (394) * (93.7) % Loss before income taxes (120,546) (149,465) (183,940) (19.3) % (18.7) % Provision (benefit) for income taxes (1,661) $ 871 $ (2,335) * * Net loss from continuing operations $ (118,885) $ (150,336) $ (181,605) (20.9) % (17.2) % * Not meaningful The components of our results from continuing operations as a percentage of net revenue were as follows: For the Fiscal Year Ended August 3, 2024 July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Revenue, net 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % Cost of goods sold 55.7 % 57.6 % 56.1 % Gross margin 44.3 % 42.4 % 43.9 % Selling, general, and administrative expenses 54.2 % 52.2 % 53.1 % Operating loss (10.0) % (9.8) % (9.1) % Interest income 0.8 % 0.4 % — % Other income (expense), net 0.1 % — % — % Loss before income taxes (9.0) % (9.4) % (9.1) % Provision (benefit) for income taxes (0.1) % 0.1 % (0.1) % Net loss from continuing operations (8.9) % (9.4) % (9.0) % Note: Due to rounding, percentages in this table may not sum to totals.
Biggest changeSTITCH FIX, INC. | 2025 FORM 10-K | 37 Table of Contents RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following table summarizes our financial results from continuing operations: For the Fiscal Year Ended % (in thousands) August 2, 2025 August 3, 2024 Change Revenue, net $ 1,267,171 $ 1,337,468 (5.3) % Cost of goods sold 704,232 745,430 (5.5) % Gross profit 562,939 592,038 (4.9) % Selling, general, and administrative expenses 601,844 725,465 (17.0) % Operating loss (38,905) (133,427) (70.8) % Interest income 10,709 11,250 (4.8) % Other income (expense), net 173 1,631 (89.4) % Loss before income taxes (28,023) (120,546) (76.8) % Provision for income taxes 821 (1,661) (149.4) % Net loss from continuing operations $ (28,844) $ (118,885) (75.7) % The components of our results from continuing operations as a percentage of revenue were as follows: For the Fiscal Year Ended August 2, 2025 August 3, 2024 Revenue, net 100.0 % 100.0 % Cost of goods sold 55.6 % 55.7 % Gross margin 44.4 % 44.3 % Selling, general, and administrative expenses 47.5 % 54.2 % Operating loss (3.1) % (10.0) % Interest income 0.8 % 0.8 % Other income (expense), net — % 0.1 % Loss before income taxes (2.2) % (9.0) % Provision for income taxes 0.1 % (0.1) % Net loss from continuing operations (2.3) % (8.9) % Note: Due to rounding, percentages in this table may not sum to totals.
Interest Income Interest income is generated from our cash equivalents and investments in available-for-sale securities.
INTEREST INCOME Interest income is generated from our cash, cash equivalents, and investments in available-for-sale securities.
Some of these limitations include: • Adjusted EBITDA excludes interest income and net other (income) expense as these items are not components of our core business; • Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect our provision (benefit) for income taxes, which may increase or decrease cash available to us; • Adjusted EBITDA excludes the recurring, non-cash expenses of depreciation and amortization of property and equipment and, although these are non-cash expenses, the assets being depreciated and amortized may have to be replaced in the future; • Adjusted EBITDA excludes the non-cash expense of stock-based compensation, which has been, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future, an important part of how we attract and retain our employees and a significant recurring expense in our business; • Adjusted EBITDA excludes costs incurred related to discrete restructuring plans and other one-time costs attributable to our continuing operations that are fundamentally different in strategic nature and frequency from ongoing initiatives.
Some of these limitations include: • Adjusted EBITDA excludes interest income and other (income) expense, net as these items are not components of our core business; • Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect our provision for income taxes, which may increase or decrease cash available to us; • Adjusted EBITDA excludes the recurring, non-cash expenses of depreciation and amortization of property and equipment and, although these are non-cash expenses, the assets being depreciated and amortized may have to be replaced in the future; • Adjusted EBITDA excludes the non-cash expense of stock-based compensation, which has been, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future, an important part of how we attract and retain our employees and a significant recurring expense in our business; • Adjusted EBITDA excludes costs incurred related to discrete restructuring plans and other one-time costs attributable to our continuing operations that are fundamentally different in strategic nature and frequency from ongoing initiatives.
Cash Used in Financing Activities from Continuing Operations During fiscal 2024 , cash used in financing activities was $15.5 million, which was primarily due to payments for tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock units of $16.1 million, partially offset by proceeds from the exercise of stock options of $1.0 million.
During the fiscal 2024, cash used in financing activities from continuing operations was $15.5 million, primarily due to payments for tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock units of $16.1 million, partially offset by proceeds from the exercise of stock options of $1.0 million.
SG&A also includes marketing and advertising costs, third-party logistics costs, facility costs for our fulfillment centers and offices, professional service fees, information technology costs, and depreciation and amortization expense.
SG&A also includes marketing and advertising costs, third-party logistics costs, facility costs for our fulfillment centers and office, professional service fees, information technology costs, and depreciation and amortization expense.
The decline in active clients is due to dormant clients outpacing new client additions during the year, which we largely attribute to client conversion and retention challenges. Net Revenue per Active Client We believe that net revenue per active client is an indicator of client engagement and satisfaction.
The decrease in active clients is due to dormant clients outpacing client additions during the year, which we largely attribute to client conversion and retention challenges. Net Revenue per Active Client We believe that net revenue per active client is an indicator of client engagement and satisfaction.
Stock-Based Compensation We grant stock options and restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to our employees and members of our Board of Directors, and recognize stock-based compensation expense based on the fair value of such awards at grant date. We estimate the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION We grant stock options to our employees and members of our Board of Directors, and recognize stock-based compensation expense based on the fair value of such awards at grant date. We estimate the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.
This model requires us to use certain estimates and assumptions such as: • Expected volatility of our common stock—based on an even blend of historical and implied volatility of our common stock; • Expected term of our stock options—the period that our stock options are expected to be outstanding based on historical averages. • Expected dividend yield—as we have not paid and do not anticipate paying dividends on our common stock, our expected dividend yield is 0%; and • Risk-free interest rates—based on the U.S.
The Black-Scholes option-pricing model requires us to use certain estimates and assumptions such as: • Expected volatility of our common stock—based on an even blend of historical and implied volatility of our common stock; • Expected term of our stock options—the period that our stock options are expected to be outstanding based on historical averages. • Expected dividend yield—as we have not paid and do not anticipate paying dividends on our common stock, our expected dividend yield is 0%; and • Risk-free interest rates—based on the U.S.
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes Our provision (benefit) for income taxes consists of an estimate of federal and state income taxes based on enacted federal and state tax rates, as adjusted for allowable credits, deductions, uncertain tax positions, and changes in the valuation of our net federal and state deferred tax assets.
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES Our provision for income taxes from continuing operations consists of an estimate of federal and state income taxes based on enacted federal and state tax rates, as adjusted for allowable credits, deductions, uncertain tax positions, and changes in the valuation of our net federal and state deferred tax assets.
The repurchase program may be modified, suspended, or terminated at any time. The Company made no repurchases of Class A common stock in fiscal 2024 or fiscal 2023 . As of August 3, 2024, the Company had repurchased 2,302,141 shares of Class A common stock for $30.0 million, and $120.0 million remained available under the 2022 Repurchase Program authorization.
The repurchase program may be modified, suspended, or terminated at any time. During fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024, the Company made no repurchases of Class A common stock. As of August 2, 2025, the Company had repurchased an aggregate 2,302,141 shares of Class A common stock for $30.0 million, and $120.0 million remained available under the 2022 Repurchase Program authorization.
Treasury zero coupon notes in effect at the grant date with maturities equal to the expected terms of the options granted. We record stock-based compensation expense net of estimated forfeitures so that expense is recorded for only the stock options and RSUs that we expect to vest.
Treasury zero coupon notes in effect at the grant date with maturities equal to the expected terms of the options granted. We record stock-based compensation expense net of estimated forfeitures so that expense is recorded for only the stock options that we expect to vest. We estimate forfeitures based on our historical forfeiture of stock options.
Clients engage with us by (1) receiving a curated shipment of items informed by our algorithms and chosen by a Stitch Fix Stylist (a “Fix”); or (2) purchasing directly from our website or mobile app based on an individualized assortment of outfit and item recommendations (“Freestyle”). Clients choose to schedule regular shipments or order a Fix on demand.
Clients primarily engage with us by (1) receiving a curated shipment of items informed by our algorithms and chosen by a Stitch Fix Stylist (a “Fix”); or (2) purchasing directly from our website or mobile app based on an individualized assortment of outfit and item recommendations (“Freestyle”).
During fiscal 2023 , cash used in financing activities from continuing operations was $15.1 million, which was primarily due to payments for tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock units of $15.1 million.
CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS During fiscal 2025, cash used in financing activities from continuing operations was $15.0 million primarily due to payments for tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock units of $16.0 million.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements For recent accounting pronouncements, refer to Note 2, “Significant Accounting Policies” within the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
STITCH FIX, INC. | 2025 FORM 10-K | 41 Table of Contents RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS For recent accounting pronouncements, refer to Note 2, “Significant Accounting Policies” within the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
We use a 52- or 53-week fiscal year, with our fiscal year ending on the Saturday that is closest to July 31 of that year. The fiscal year ending August 3, 2024 (“fiscal 2024”) consists of 53 weeks, and the fiscal years ended, July 29, 2023 (“fiscal 2023”), and July 30, 2022 (“fiscal 2022”) consisted of 52 weeks.
We use a 52- or 53-week fiscal year, with our fiscal year ending on the Saturday that is closest to July 31 of that year. The fiscal year ending August 2, 2025 (“fiscal 2025”) and July 29, 2023 (“fiscal 2023”) consisted of 52 weeks, and the fiscal year ended August 3, 2024 (“fiscal 2024”) consisted of 53 weeks.
As a result of our restructuring and cost reduction actions throughout fiscal years 2024, 2023 , and 2022, we expect SG&A in fiscal 2025 to decrease as compared to fiscal 2024 . Our classification of certain components within SG&A may vary from other companies in our industry and may not be comparable.
As a result of our restructuring and cost reduction actions from fiscal 2022 through fiscal 2025, we expect SG&A as a percentage of revenue in fiscal 2026 to continue to decrease as compared to fiscal 2025. Our classification of certain components within SG&A may vary from other companies in our industry and may not be comparable.
Marketing expense is recorded in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The largest component of our marketing expense is advertising, which was $111.4 million in fiscal 2024, compared to $111.6 million in fiscal 2023.
Marketing expense is recorded in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The largest component of our marketing expense is advertising, which was $117.3 million and $111.4 million for fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024.
For information on the terms of the 2023 Credit Facility, refer to Note 7, “Credit Agreement” within the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
For information on the terms of the 2023 Credit Facility, refer to Note 7, “Credit Facility” within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report.
We remain focused on retaining current clients, improving the conversion of new clients, and enhancing our overall client experience for new and existing clients. Net loss from continuing operations for fiscal 2024 was $118.9 million, compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $150.3 million for fiscal 2023 .
We remain focused on retaining current clients, attracting new clients, improving the conversion of new visitors to our site and app, and enhancing our overall client experience for new and existing clients. Net loss from continuing operations for fiscal 2025 was $28.8 million, compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $118.9 million for fiscal 2024.
Refer to Note 14, “Discontinued Operations” within the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of this Annual Report for further details. Financial Overview For fiscal 2024, we reported $1.3 billion of net revenue representing a year-over-year decline of 16.0% as compared to fiscal 2023.
Refer to Note 15, “Discontinued Operations” within the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report for further details. FINANCIAL OVERVIEW For fiscal 2025, we reported $1.3 billion in revenue, net, representing a year-over-year decrease of 5.3%, compared to fiscal 2024.
Moreover, our inventory investments will fluctuate with the needs of our business. 36 Client Acquisition and Engagement To grow our business, we must continue to acquire clients and successfully engage and retain them. Our marketing strategy aims to preserve liquidity and achieve profitability, while simultaneously attracting long-term customers to fuel a return to growth.
CLIENT ACQUISITION AND ENGAGEMENT To grow our business, we must continue to acquire clients and successfully engage and retain them. Our marketing strategy aims to preserve liquidity and achieve profitability, while simultaneously attracting long-term clients to fuel a return to growth.
Our borrowing availability based on balances as of August 3, 2024 was $45.0 million, and our excess availability was $25.0 million as a result of outstanding letters of credit and no outstanding borrowing.
Our borrowing availability based on balances as of August 2, 2025, was $50.0 million, and our excess availability was $31.3 million as a result of outstanding letters of credit, and no outstanding borrowing.
We calculate net revenue per active client based on net revenue over the preceding four fiscal quarters divided by the number of active clients, measured as of the last day of the period. Net revenue per active client was $533 and $510 as of August 3, 2024, and July 29, 2023, respectively, representing a year-over-year increase of 4.5%.
We calculate net revenue per active client based on net revenue over the preceding four fiscal quarters divided by the number of active clients measured as of the last day of the period. Net revenue per active client was $549 and $533 as of August 2, 2025, and August 3, 2024, respectively, or a year-over-year increase of 3.0%.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with our audited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K (“Annual Report”).
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements”, “Risk Factors” included under Part I, Item 1A, and our consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K (“Annual Report”).
We currently serve our clients in the following categories: Women’s, Petite, Maternity, Men’s, Plus, and Kids. We carry a mix of third-party branded merchandise, including premium brands, and our own Owned Private Label Brands. We also offer a wide variety of product types, including denim, dresses, blouses, skirts, shoes, jewelry, and handbags.
We currently serve our clients in the following categories: Women’s, Petite, Maternity, Men’s, Plus, and Kids. We carry a mix of third-party branded merchandise, including premium brands, and our own Owned Private Label Brands.
Cash Provided (Used in) by Investing Activities from Continuing Operations During fiscal 2024 , cash used in investing activities from continuing operations was $78.7 million. This was primarily due to the purchase of available-for-sale securities of $97.3 million and the purchases of property and equipment of $14.0 million, partially offset by the maturities of available-for-sale securities of $32.2 million.
This was due to purchases of securities available-for-sale of $197.9 million and purchases of property and equipment of $16.3 million, partially offset by sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities of $155.1 million. During the fiscal 2024, cash used in investing activities from continuing operations was $78.7 million.
The decline in revenue was primarily attributable to a 19.6% decline in active clients from July 29, 2023 to August 3, 2024, which led to a decrease in sales of merchandise.
The decline in revenue was primarily attributable to a 7.9% decrease in active clients from August 3, 2024, to August 2, 2025, which led to a decrease in sales of merchandise.
For information on our contractual obligations for operating leases, refer to Note 4, “Leases” within the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of this Annual Report. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP.
For information on our contractual obligations for operating leases and other obligations, refer to Note 4, “Leases” and Note 8 “Commitments and Contingencies”, respectively, within the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of this Annual Report.
The following table presents a reconciliation of net cash flows provided by operating activities from continuing operations, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, to Free Cash Flow for each of the periods presented: For the Fiscal Year Ended (in thousands) August 3, 2024 July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Free Cash Flow reconciliation: Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations $ 28,207 $ 73,230 $ 75,217 Deduct: Purchases of property and equipment from continuing operations (13,965) (18,863) (44,957) Free Cash Flow $ 14,242 $ 54,367 $ 30,260 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from continuing operations $ (78,742) $ 64,476 $ 11,627 Net cash used in financing activities from continuing operations $ (15,493) $ (15,085) $ (59,580) Operating Metrics August 3, 2024 July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Active Clients (in thousands) 2,508 3,121 3,590 Net Revenue per Active Client $533 $510 $562 Active Clients We believe that the number of active clients is a key indicator of the overall health of our business.
The following table presents a reconciliation of net cash flows used in operating activities from continuing operations, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, to Free Cash Flow for each of the periods presented: For the Fiscal Year Ended (in thousands) August 2, 2025 August 3, 2024 Free Cash Flow reconciliation: Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations $ 25,575 $ 28,207 Deduct: Purchases of property and equipment (16,293) (13,965) Free Cash Flow $ 9,282 $ 14,242 Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations $ (59,121) $ (78,742) Net cash used in financing activities from continuing operations $ (14,967) $ (15,493) OPERATING METRICS August 2, 2025 August 3, 2024 Active Clients (in thousands) 2,309 2,508 Net Revenue per Active Client $ 549 $ 533 Active Clients We believe that the number of active clients is a key indicator of the overall health of our business.
Our classification of cost of goods sold may vary from other companies in our industry and may not be comparable. 37 Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses Selling, general, and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) consist primarily of compensation and benefits costs, including stock-based compensation expense, for our employees including our Stylists, fulfillment center operations, data analytics, merchandising, engineering, marketing, client experience, and corporate personnel.
SELLING, GENERAL, AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Selling, general, and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) consist primarily of compensation and benefits costs, including stock-based compensation expense, for our employees including our Stylists, fulfillment center operations, data analytics, merchandising, engineering, marketing, client experience, and corporate personnel.
If actual experience differs significantly from our estimates due to changes in client merchandise preferences, client demand, or economic conditions, additional inventory write-downs may be required which could adversely affect our operating results.
If actual experience differs significantly from our estimates due to changes in client merchandise preferences, client demand, or economic conditions, additional inventory write-downs may be required which could adversely affect our operating results. A 10% change in our inventory reserves estimate as of August 2, 2025, would result in a change in reserves of approximately $2.8 million.
The change in net operating assets and liabilities was primarily due to a change of $47.7 million in gross inventory balances due to a decline in inventory receipts to bring inventory balances in line with current demand.
The change in net operating assets and liabilities was primarily due to a $47.7 million change in gross inventory balances due to a decline in inventory receipts to bring inventory balances in line with current demand. CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS During fiscal 2025, cash used in investing activities from continuing operations was $59.1 million.
We were inspired by the opportunity to create a client-first styling experience, offering an alternative to impersonal, time-consuming and inconvenient traditional shopping.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW In 2011, Stitch Fix introduced an innovative approach to shopping for clothing and accessories. We were inspired by the opportunity to create a client-first styling experience, offering an alternative to impersonal, time-consuming and inconvenient traditional shopping.
We define an active client as a client who checked out a Fix or was shipped an item via Freestyle in the preceding 52 weeks, measured as of the last day of that period. Clients check out a Fix when they indicate which items they are keeping through our mobile application or on our website.
We define an active client as a client who checked out a Fix or was shipped an item via Freestyle in the preceding 52 weeks, measured as of the last day of that period.
We believe exclusion of these items facilitates a more consistent comparison of operating performance over time, however these costs do include cash outflows; and • Free Cash Flow does not represent the total residual cash flow available for discretionary purposes and does not reflect our future contractual commitments.
We believe exclusion of these items facilitates a more consistent comparison of operating performance over time, however these costs do include cash outflows; • Adjusted EBITDA excludes non-ordinary course legal fees for specific proceedings that we have determined arise outside of the ordinary course of business and are nonrecurring, infrequent, or unusual; and • Free Cash Flow does not represent the total residual cash flow available for discretionary purposes and does not reflect our future contractual commitments.
We will use our cash balances in the UK to settle the remaining liabilities attributable to our discontinued operations. 39 Credit Facility On December 4, 2023, we entered into a first lien credit agreement with Citibank, N.A., as agent and lender, which provides for a $50.0 million revolving credit facility maturing on December 4, 2026 (the “2023 Credit Facility”).
As of August 2, 2025, we had repatriated our remaining cash held outside of the U.S. in the UK. Credit Facility On December 4, 2023, we entered into a first lien credit agreement with Citibank, N.A., as agent and lender, which provides for a $50.0 million revolving credit facility maturing on December 4, 2026 (the “2023 Credit Facility”).
Adjusted EBITDA We define Adjusted EBITDA as net loss from continuing operations excluding interest income, other (income) expense, net, provision (benefit) for income taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, and restructuring and other one-time costs related to our continuing operations.
STITCH FIX, INC. | 2025 FORM 10-K | 34 Table of Contents Adjusted EBITDA We define Adjusted EBITDA as net loss from continuing operations excluding interest income, other (income) expense, net, provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, restructuring and other one-time costs, and non-ordinary course legal fees related to our continuing operations.
We expect advertising expense to approximate 8% to 9% of revenue in fiscal 2025 ; however, we will continue to be methodical about our approach when we are making investments in advertising, and may adjust our spending up or down based on performance.
We will continue to be methodical about our approach when we are making advertising decisions, and may adjust our spending up or down based on performance.
During fiscal 2023 , cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations was $73.2 million, which consisted of a net loss from continuing operations of $150.3 million, adjusted by non-cash charges of $145.0 million and a change of $78.5 million in our net operating assets and liabilities.
During the fiscal 2024, cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations was $28.2 million, which consisted of a net loss from continuing operations of $118.9 million, adjusted by non-cash charges of $124.6 million and a $22.5 million change in net operating assets and liabilities.
However, management believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures provide users of our financial information with additional useful information in evaluating our performance. We believe that adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations (“Adjusted EBITDA”) is frequently used by investors and securities analysts in their evaluations of companies, and that this supplemental measure facilitates comparisons between continuing operations of companies.
We believe that adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations (“Adjusted EBITDA”) is frequently used by investors and securities analysts in their evaluations of companies, and that this supplemental measure facilitates comparisons between continuing operations of companies.
Revenue and Gross Margin Revenue in fiscal 2024, which included a $21.6 million impact of an extra week, decreased by $255.1 million, or 16.0%, as compared to revenue in fiscal 2023 .
REVENUE AND GROSS MARGIN Revenue in fiscal 2025 decreased by $70.3 million, or 5.3%, compared to fiscal 2024, which included a $21.6 million impact of an extra week. Excluding the impact of an extra week, revenue in fiscal 2025 decreased by $48.7 million or 3.7%, compared to fiscal 2024.
We are continuing to evaluate other fixed and variable operating costs, including further rationalizing our real estate footprint and continuing to optimize and be disciplined in our marketing strategy to better position ourselves for profitability.
We are continuing to evaluate other fixed and variable operating costs, including further rationalizing our real estate footprint and continuing to optimize and be disciplined in our marketing strategy to better position ourselves for profitability. However, our future results of operations will depend on our ability to successfully navigate current business challenges and the overall macroeconomic environment.
Availability of the 2023 Credit Facility will be based upon a borrowing base formula and periodic borrowing base certifications valuing certain of our accounts receivable, credit card receivables, and inventory as reduced by certain reserves, if any.
The 2023 Credit Facility includes a sub-facility that provides for the issuance of letters of credit in an amount of up to $30.0 million. Availability of the 2023 Credit Facility is based upon a borrowing base formula and periodic borrowing base certifications valuing certain of our accounts receivable, credit card receivables, and inventory as reduced by certain reserves, if any.
Then, after receiving a Fix, they can purchase the items they want to keep and return the other items, if any. Discontinued Operations During the first quarter of fiscal 2024, we ceased operations of our UK business and the accounting requirements for reporting the UK business as a discontinued operation were met.
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS During the first quarter of fiscal 2024, we ceased operations of our UK business and the accounting requirements for reporting the UK business as a discontinued operation were met.
As the macroeconomic environment is experiencing inflation, rising interest rates, recessionary concerns, tightening labor markets, and general uncertainty regarding the overall future political and economic environment, we cannot predict whether or when such circumstances may improve or worsen or what impact such circumstances could have on our business.
As the macroeconomic environment is experiencing inflation, recessionary concerns, and general uncertainty regarding trade policies, including tariffs and other restrictions, and the overall future political and economic environment, we cannot predict whether or when such circumstances may improve or worsen.
A 10% change in our inventory reserves estimate as of August 3, 2024 would result in a change in reserves of approximately $2.4 million. 41 We have not made any material changes to our assumptions included in the calculations of the lower of cost or net realizable value reserves during fiscal 2024 or fiscal 2023 .
We have not made any material changes to our assumptions included in the calculations of the lower of cost or net realizable value reserves during fiscal 2025 or 2024.
We expect our cost of goods sold to fluctuate as a percentage of revenue primarily due to how we manage our inventory and merchandise mix.
We expect our cost of goods sold to increase in fiscal 2026 if tariffs are sustained at heightened levels. We also expect fluctuations in our cost of goods sold as a percentage of revenue primarily due to how we manage our inventory and merchandise mix.
Liquidity and Capital Resources Sources of Liquidity Our principal sources of liquidity include our cash, cash equivalents, investments, cash flows from continuing operations, and borrowing capacity under our credit facility.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES SOURCES OF LIQUIDITY Our principal sources of liquidity are our cash, cash equivalents, investments, cash flows from continuing operations, and borrowing capacity under our credit facility. As of August 2, 2025, we had $114.0 million of cash and cash equivalents attributable to continuing operations, and $128.8 million of investments.
Cash Flows The following table summarizes our cash flows for the periods indicated below: For the Fiscal Year Ended (in thousands) August 3, 2024 July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations $ 28,207 $ 73,230 $ 75,217 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from continuing operations (78,742) 64,476 11,627 Net cash used in financing activities from continuing operations (15,493) (15,085) (59,580) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations $ (66,028) $ 122,621 $ 27,264 Cash Provided by Operating Activities from Continuing Operations During fiscal 2024 , cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations was $28.2 million, which consisted of a net loss from continuing operations of $118.9 million, adjusted by non-cash charges of $124.6 million and a $22.5 million change in net operating assets and liabilities.
STITCH FIX, INC. | 2025 FORM 10-K | 39 Table of Contents CASH FLOWS The following table summarizes our cash flows for the periods indicated below: For the Fiscal Year Ended (in thousands) August 2, 2025 August 3, 2024 Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations $ 25,575 $ 28,207 Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations (59,121) (78,742) Net cash used in financing activities from continuing operations (14,967) (15,493) Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations $ (48,513) $ (66,028) CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS During fiscal 2025, cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations was $25.6 million, which consisted of a net loss from continuing operations of $28.8 million, adjusted by non-cash charges of $87.2 million and change in net operating assets and liabilities of $32.8 million.
If a gift card is not used, we will recognize estimated gift card breakage revenue proportionately to customer usage of gift cards over the expected gift card usage period, subject to requirements to remit balances to governmental agencies. We have not made any material changes to our revenue recognition accounting policies during fiscal 2024.
We also sell gift cards to clients and establish a liability based on the face value of such gift cards. If a gift card is not used, we will recognize estimated gift card breakage revenue proportionately to customer usage of gift cards over the expected gift card usage period, subject to requirements to remit balances to governmental agencies.
The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses and the related disclosures. We base our estimates on historical experience and other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
We base our estimates on historical experience and other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. The critical accounting estimates and judgments that we believe to have the most significant impacts to our consolidated financial statements are described below.
The non-cash charges were primarily driven by $126.1 million of stock-based compensation expense, $35.7 million of depreciation and amortization, $14.7 million in inventory reserves, and $6.2 million in asset impairment charges. The change in net operating assets and liabilities was primarily due to an increase of $67.4 million in accounts payable balance due to timing of inventory receipts and payments.
The non-cash charges were primarily driven by $56.7 million of stock-based compensation expense and $26.1 million of depreciation, amortization, and accretion. The change in net operating assets and liabilities was primarily due to a $24.8 million increase in gross inventory balances due to higher inventory receipts.
We estimate forfeitures based on our historical forfeiture of stock options and RSUs adjusted to reflect future changes in facts and circumstances, if any. We will revise our estimated forfeiture rate if actual forfeitures differ from our initial estimates. We will continue to use judgment in evaluating assumptions related to our stock-based compensation expense.
We will revise our estimated forfeiture rate if actual forfeitures differ materially from our initial estimates. We will continue to use judgment in evaluating assumptions related to our stock-based compensation expense. As we continue to accumulate data related to our common stock, we may have refinements to our estimates and assumptions which could impact our future stock-based compensation expense.
The following table presents a reconciliation of net loss from continuing operations, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, to Adjusted EBITDA for each of the periods presented: For the Fiscal Year Ended (in thousands) August 3, 2024 July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Adjusted EBITDA: Net loss from continuing operations $ (118,885) $ (150,336) $ (181,605) Add (deduct): Interest income (11,250) (5,841) (924) Other (income) expense, net (1,631) 25 394 Provision (benefit) for income taxes (1,661) 871 (2,335) Depreciation and amortization (1) 35,489 38,375 33,533 Stock-based compensation expense (2) 76,756 102,072 124,944 Restructuring and other one-time costs (3) 50,463 45,749 26,206 Adjusted EBITDA $ 29,281 $ 30,915 $ 213 (1) For fiscal 2024 and 2023, depreciation and amortization excluded $12.1 million and $2.8 million, respectively, reflected in “Restructuring and other one-time costs.” (2) For fiscal 2022, stock-based compensation expense excluded $1.1 million reflected in “Restructuring and other one-time costs.” (3) For fiscal 2024, restructuring charges were $43.8 million and other one-time costs were $6.7 million in one-time professional services fees.
The following table presents a reconciliation of net loss from continuing operations, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, to Adjusted EBITDA for each of the periods presented: For the Fiscal Year Ended (in thousands) August 2, 2025 August 3, 2024 Net loss from continuing operations $ (28,844) $ (118,885) Add (deduct): Interest income (10,709) (11,250) Other (income) expense, net (173) (1,631) Provision (benefit) for income taxes 821 (1,661) Depreciation and amortization (1) 27,860 35,489 Stock-based compensation expense 56,727 76,756 Restructuring and other one-time costs (2) 3,228 50,463 Non-ordinary course legal fees (3) 229 — Adjusted EBITDA $ 49,139 $ 29,281 (1) For fiscal 2024, “Depreciation and amortization” excluded $12.1 million that was reflected in “Restructuring and other one-time costs”.
To ensure sufficient availability of merchandise, we generally enter into purchase orders well in advance and frequently before apparel trends are confirmed by client purchases. As a result, we are vulnerable to demand and pricing shifts and availability of merchandise at the time of purchase. We incur inventory write-offs and changes in inventory reserves that impact our gross margins.
As a result, we are vulnerable to demand and pricing shifts, including due to tariffs, and availability of merchandise at the time of purchase. We incur inventory write-offs and changes in inventory reserves that impact our gross margins. Moreover, our inventory investments will fluctuate with the needs of our business.
Partially offsetting the revenue decline was an improvement in 38 revenue per active client, which was driven by an increase in the average order value with the number of items kept by our clients per Fix increasing, and an extra week of revenue in the current year.
Partially offsetting the revenue decline was an improvement in net revenue per active client, which was driven by higher average order values with the number of items kept by our clients per Fix increasing, and higher average unit retail prices. Gross margin for fiscal 2025 increased by 10 basis points compared to the prior year period.
The critical accounting policies, estimates, and judgments that we believe to have the most significant impacts to our consolidated financial statements are described below. Inventory, net Inventory, net consists of finished goods which are recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value using the first-in-first-out (“FIFO”) method.
INVENTORY, NET Inventory, net consists of finished goods which are recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value using the first-in-first-out (“FIFO”) method.
Refer to Note 13, “Restructuring” within the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of this Annual Report for further details of restructuring actions taken.
As of August 2, 2025, we do not expect any additional cash restructuring charges related to the 2022 Restructuring Plan. Refer to Note 14, “Restructuring” within the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report for further details.
We offer Style Pass to provide select clients with an alternative to paying a styling fee per Fix. Style Pass clients pay a nonrefundable annual fee for unlimited styling that is credited towards merchandise purchases. We deduct discounts, sales tax, and estimated refunds to arrive at net revenue, which we refer to as revenue throughout this Annual Report.
With our Fix offering, we charge a nonrefundable upfront fee, referred to as a “styling fee,” that is credited towards any merchandise purchased. We offer Style Pass to provide select U.S. clients with an alternative to paying a styling fee per Fix. Style Pass clients pay a nonrefundable annual fee for unlimited styling that is credited towards merchandise purchases.
Throughout this Annual Report, all references to quarters and years are to our fiscal quarters and fiscal years unless otherwise noted. In addition, this discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates, and beliefs, and involve risks and uncertainties.
Throughout this Annual Report, all references to quarters and years are to our fiscal quarters and fiscal years unless otherwise noted.
Refer to Note 13, “Restructuring” within the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of this Annual Report for more details. 35 Free Cash Flow We define Free Cash Flow as cash flows provided by operating activities from continuing operations, reduced by purchases of property and equipment that are included in cash flows from investing activities from continuing operations.
Free Cash Flow We define Free Cash Flow as cash flows provided by operating activities from continuing operations, reduced by purchases of property and equipment that are included in cash flows from investing activities from continuing operations.
We sell merchandise across a broad range of price points and may further broaden our price point offerings in the future. Historically, changes in our merchandise mix have not caused significant fluctuations in our gross margin; however, categories, brands, product types, and price points do have a range of margin profiles.
Historically, changes in our merchandise mix have not caused significant fluctuations in our gross margin; however, categories, brands, product types, and price points do have a range of margin profiles. For example, our Owned Private Label Brands have generally contributed higher margins than our third-party brands, which have generally contributed lower margins.
During fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023 , we experienced a decline in net revenue year-over-year primarily due to our challenges in acquiring and retaining clients. We expect these challenges in acquiring and retaining active clients to continue having a negative compounding effect on net revenue in fiscal 2025.
As of August 2, 2025, and August 3, 2024, we had approximately 2,309,000 and 2,508,000 active clients, respectively, representing a year-over-year decline of 7.9%. During fiscal 2025, we experienced a decline in net revenue year-over-year primarily due to our challenges in acquiring and retaining active clients.
Contractual Obligations and Other Commitments Our most significant contractual obligations relate to purchase commitments of inventory and operating lease obligations on our fulfillment centers and corporate office. As of August 3, 2024, we had $132.9 million of enforceable and legally binding inventory purchase commitments, predominantly due within one year.
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND OTHER COMMITMENTS Our most significant contractual obligations relate to purchase commitments of inventory and operating lease obligations related to our fulfillment centers and corporate office.
However, our future results of operations will depend on our ability to successfully navigate current business challenges and the overall macroeconomic environment. 34 Key Financial and Operating Metrics Non-GAAP Financial Measures We report our financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”).
KEY FINANCIAL AND OPERATING METRICS NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES We report our financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). However, management believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures provide users of our financial information with additional useful information in evaluating our performance.
For example, our Owned Private Label Brands have generally contributed higher margins than our third-party brands, which have generally contributed lower margins. We continue to evolve our merchandise mix to improve the client experience and attract new active clients. Shifts in merchandise mix will result in fluctuations in our gross margin from period to period.
We continue to evolve our merchandise mix to improve the client experience and attract new active clients. Shifts in merchandise mix will result in fluctuations in our gross margin from period to period. COMPONENTS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS REVENUE We generate revenue from the sale of merchandise through our Fix and Freestyle offerings.
For more information on the components of net loss from continuing operations, refer to the section titled “Results of Operations” below. 33 Restructuring During fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023, in furtherance of and as an expansion of the restructuring plan announced in June 2022 (the “2022 Restructuring Plan”), we undertook several restructuring actions.
For more information on the components of net loss from continuing operations for fiscal 2025, refer to the section titled “Results of Operations” below.
As we continue to accumulate data related to our common stock, we may have refinements to our estimates and assumptions which could impact our future stock-based compensation expense. Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognized net of sales taxes, discounts, and estimated refunds. We record a refund reserve based on our historical refund patterns.
REVENUE RECOGNITION Revenue is recognized net of sales taxes, discounts, and estimated refunds. We record a refund reserve based on our historical refund patterns. The impact of our refund reserve on our operating results may fluctuate based on changes in client refund activity over time.
Provision for Income Taxes The following table summarizes our effective tax rate for the periods presented: For the Fiscal Year Ended (in thousands) August 3, 2024 July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 Loss from continuing operations before income taxes $ (120,546) $ (149,465) $ (183,940) Provision (benefit) for income taxes (1,661) 871 (2,335) Effective tax rate 1.4 % (0.6) % 1.3 % Our effective tax rate and provision for income taxes decreased in fiscal 2024 as compared to fiscal 2023 , primarily due to reserve releases in fiscal 2024 from lapses in statutes of limitation and effective settlement of prior year tax positions.
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES The following table summarizes our effective tax rate from loss from continuing operations for the periods presented: For the Fiscal Year Ended (in thousands, except percentages) August 2, 2025 August 3, 2024 Loss from continuing operations before income taxes $ (28,023) $ (120,546) Provision for income taxes 821 (1,661) Effective tax rate (2.9) % 1.4 % Our provision for income taxes increased in fiscal 2025 as compared to fiscal 2024, primarily due to a decrease in pretax losses, partially offset by a decrease in the reversal of stock-based compensation expenses.
Inventory Management We leverage our data science to buy and manage our inventory, including merchandise assortment and fulfillment center optimization. Because our merchandise assortment directly correlates to client success, we may at times optimize our inventory to prioritize long-term client success over short-term gross margin impact.
Because our merchandise assortment directly correlates to client success, we may at times optimize our inventory to prioritize long-term client success over short-term gross margin impact. To ensure sufficient availability of merchandise, we generally enter into purchase orders well in advance and frequently before apparel trends are confirmed by client purchases.
SG&A in fiscal 2023 decreased by $240.2 million, or 22.4%, as compared to fiscal 2022 , primarily due to a $147.8 million decrease in compensation and benefits expense, including lower stock-based compensation, largely driven by our restructuring actions and reductions in variable labor costs due to lower sales volumes.
The decrease was primarily driven by lower compensation and benefits expense including lower stock-based compensation expense, lower facilities costs, and lower depreciation and amortization expense, largely driven by our restructuring actions, partially offset by higher advertising spend. SG&A as a percentage of revenue decreased to 47.5% for fiscal 2025, compared to 54.2% for fiscal 2024.
We also recognize revenue resulting from estimated breakage income on gift cards.
We deduct discounts, sales tax, and estimated refunds to arrive at net revenue, which we refer to as revenue throughout this Annual Report. We also recognize revenue resulting from estimated breakage income on gift cards.
During fiscal 2022 , cash provided by investing activities was $11.6 million, primarily related to net cash flow from purchases, sales, and maturities of $56.6 million of highly rated available-for-sale securities, partially offset by $45.0 million in purchases of property and equipment.
This was primarily due to purchases of securities available-for-sale of $97.3 million and purchases of property and equipment of $14.0 million, partially offset by the maturities of available-for-sale securities of $32.2 million.
As of August 3, 2024, and July 29, 2023, we had approximately 2,508,000 and 3,121,000 active clients, respectively, representing a year-over-year decline of 19.6%. Refer to the section titled “Key Financial and Operating Metrics” below for information on how we define and calculate active clients.
A single person could have multiple accounts and count as multiple active clients. We had approximately 2,309,000 and 2,508,000 active clients as of August 2, 2025, and August 3, 2024, respectively, representing a year-over-year decrease of 7.9%.
Operations and Infrastructure We intend to leverage our data science and deep understanding of our clients’ needs to make targeted investments in technology and product. In the second quarter of fiscal 2023, we decided to close our Salt Lake City fulfillment center in order to optimize network capacity.
OPERATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE We intend to leverage our data science and deep understanding of our clients’ needs to make targeted investments in technology and product, including continued integration of AI into internal business processes and client facing experiences. MERCHANDISE MIX We offer apparel, shoes, and accessories across categories, brands, product types, and price points.