Top-Line Performance and Comps
Revenue of $1.6 billion with comp sales growth of 1.8% for the quarter; positive comps in each month of the quarter and positive comps in 15 of the last 17 months, with mid-single-digit 2-year stacks vs. prior year.
Average Unit Retail (AUR) and Category Strength
AUR grew nearly 5% overall, with bridal AUR up high single digits; stronger performance at higher price points and unit comps improved sequentially ~3 percentage points.
Profitability and Operating Income
Adjusted operating income grew ~12% year-over-year driven by spending discipline and occupancy leverage; adjusted gross margin dollars were $589 million.
Earnings Per Share and Capital Allocation
Adjusted diluted EPS increased more than 30% to $1.56 for the quarter; repurchased ~1.3 million shares for $114 million YTD and announced a $50 million accelerated share repurchase program; approximately $355 million remaining repurchase authorization after ASR.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
Cash increased nearly $340 million to more than $600 million at quarter end; free cash flow improved by $43 million year-over-year; inventory roughly flat at $2.0 billion.
Guidance Raised and Outlook
Raised midpoint of fiscal 2027 guidance: full-year revenue now expected $6.7B–$6.9B; same-store sales range now -0.75% to +2.5%; adjusted operating income $480M–$560M; adjusted EPS $9.20–$11.00 (midpoint reflects >3% increase vs. prior midpoint).
Strategic Progress — Brand & Portfolio
Progress on 'Grow Brand Love' strategy with website redesigns (Jared furthest along; Kay/Zales/Jared expected early Q3), SKU rationalization, social-first marketing (examples: Kay x Christian McCaffrey doubled average social engagement; Zales x Ashley Graham), and centralization of diamond sourcing to improve margins and turns.
Blue Nile Repositioning and M&A
Repositioning Blue Nile as a premium natural-diamond brand; acquired The Clear Cut (closed) to accelerate concierge/digital curation capabilities and transferred James Allen traffic/assortment to Blue Nile; James Allen commercial site was sunset.