Arhaus, Inc.
ARHSBusiness Summary
Arhaus, Inc. is a premium home furnishings brand founded in 1986 by John Reed, its CEO, and his father. The company operates a vertically integrated model, encompassing product design, direct sourcing from skilled artisans and manufacturing vendors globally, and domestic upholstery production at its North Carolina facility. This model allows Arhaus to offer an exclusive and customizable assortment of heirloom-quality furniture and décor. The United States premium home furnishings market is estimated to be approximately $100 billion 1, which Arhaus believes is highly fragmented and offers significant opportunity for market share expansion.
Arhaus positions itself to grow market share through its differentiated brand, scale, and resonance with affluent clients who prioritize quality, craftsmanship, and design. The company's competitive strengths include a design-led, artisan-crafted concept delivering livable luxury, a highly experiential and integrated omni-channel model, industry-leading personalization and customization capabilities, and strong direct global sourcing relationships. Over 90% of its products, based on net revenue in 2025 2, are exclusive to Arhaus. The company's upholstery assortment is approximately 70% domestically sourced based on merchandise receipts in 2025 3, with a significant portion produced at its own North Carolina manufacturing facility.
The company generates revenue through its integrated omni-channel model, which connects Showrooms, interior design services, eCommerce, and catalogs. Its primary customer segments include core customers, those working with Arhaus interior designers, and trade professionals. Interior designer-assisted projects typically yield average order values (AOVs) over four times higher than standard orders, with approximately 40% of these clients becoming repeat purchasers 4. The omni-channel model is designed to support higher client engagement, repeat behavior, and durable revenue growth.
Arhaus offers a broad range of product assortments across categories such as furniture, outdoor, bath, lighting, textiles, and décor. This enables clients to furnish entire homes through a single brand. Specific product examples include bedroom, dining room, living room, and home office furnishings, as well as outdoor dining sets, chaises, lighting, and fire pits. Bath products include vanities, storage, faucets, hardware, and Turkish bath towels. Lighting includes chandeliers, pendants, table and floor lamps, and sconces. Textiles cover handcrafted indoor and outdoor rugs, bed linens, pillows, and throws. Décor ranges from wall art and mirrors to vases and candles. The company maintains relationships with nearly 400 vendors 5, with its top 10 vendors, including its internal manufacturer, representing approximately 50% of its net revenue in 2025 6. Only one external vendor accounts for more than 10% of net revenue, and two others each account for more than 5% 7.
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, Arhaus reported net revenue of $1,379,222 thousand 8, an increase of 8.5% 9 from $1,271,107 thousand 10 in 2024. Gross margin was $536,408 thousand 11, representing 38.9% of net revenue 12. Operating income was $88,886 thousand 13, resulting in an operating margin of 6.4% of net revenue 14. Net and comprehensive income was $67,256 thousand 15, or 4.9% of net revenue 16. Basic earnings per share were $0.48 17, and diluted earnings per share were $0.48 18. Net cash provided by operating activities was $136,848 thousand 19. As of December 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents totaled $253,356 thousand 20. The company had no borrowings on its revolving credit facility 21 and total liabilities of $976,518 thousand 22.
Comparing 2025 to 2024, net revenue increased by $108.1 million 23, or 8.5% 24. This growth was primarily driven by $64.4 million of revenue from Showrooms opened in 2024 and 2025 25, with the remainder from increased product demand. Gross margin increased by $35.2 million 26, or 7.0% 27, but decreased as a percentage of net revenue by 50 basis points to 38.9% 28 from 39.4% 29. This percentage decrease was mainly due to a 60 basis point increase in Showroom occupancy costs 30, partially offset by a 40 basis point decrease in delivery and transportation costs 31. Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased by $32.0 million 32, or 7.7% 33, to $447.4 million 34, but decreased as a percentage of net revenue by 30 basis points to 32.4% 35 from 32.7% 36. Net and comprehensive income decreased by $1.3 million 37 to $67.3 million 38.
During the reported period, Arhaus opened 12 Showrooms and closed 7 for relocations, along with 1 permanent closure, resulting in 107 Showrooms open at the end of 2025 39. The company transitioned its Dallas, Texas distribution center, previously managed by a third-party logistics provider, to Arhaus management in 2025 40. In October 2025, the company amended its 2021 Credit Facility to extend the maturity date from November 8, 2026, to October 17, 2030 41, and increased the letter of credit commitment to $15 million 42. An irrevocable standby letter of credit for $5.1 million 43 was issued in May 2025. The company also hired Michael Rengel as Chief Merchandising Officer in February 2026 44, Michael Lee as Chief Financial Officer in 2025 45, and Allison Sutley as Chief Information Officer in 2025 46.
Business Outlook
Arhaus anticipates total capital expenditures, net of landlord contributions, to be approximately $70.0 million to $90.0 million in fiscal year 2026 47. These expenditures are primarily allocated towards new Showrooms and investments in information technology and systems infrastructure.
A major growth vector for Arhaus is the expansion of its Showroom footprint. As of December 31, 2025, the company operated 107 Showrooms across 31 states 48. Based on its analysis, Arhaus has identified approximately 165 total locations in the United States that could support Traditional Showrooms and approximately 50 total locations that could support Design Studios 49. This expansion strategy is disciplined, market-by-market, with rigorous evaluation of location, format, and customer demographics. The company believes this significant whitespace opportunity in both existing and new markets will increase brand awareness, engagement, and conversion, driving sustainable growth.
Another key growth area is the continued investment in scalable infrastructure, distribution, and delivery. The company manages its distribution through centers in Boston Heights, Ohio; Dallas, Texas; and Conover, North Carolina 50. The Dallas facility was transitioned to Arhaus management in 2025 51. These multi-year investments in technology, distribution, and manufacturing are designed to support growth, improve operational efficiency, and enhance client experience.
Regarding operational outlook, Arhaus is undertaking a multi-year transformation to modernize its IT infrastructure. This includes implementing a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, an order management system, and a transportation management system 52. The total incremental investment for these technology upgrades is expected to be approximately $30 million 53, covering implementation, project staffing, and licensing fees through 2030. Cash outflows for these upgrades were approximately $1 million in 2025 54, with an anticipated $12 million in 2026 55 and $10 million in 2027 56. Cash outflows are expected to taper in early 2028, transitioning to annual licensing and maintenance costs of approximately $2 million per year through 2030 57.
For capital allocation, the company's primary cash needs are for merchandise inventories, payroll, marketing, Showroom rent, capital expenditures for new and renovated Showrooms, and infrastructure and information technology development. Arhaus believes its operating cash flows will be sufficient to meet working capital requirements and other capital needs for at least the next 12 months 58. The company's debt-free balance sheet and strong liquidity provide financial flexibility to invest through economic cycles. On February 17, 2026, the Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $0.35 per share 59, payable March 31, 2026 60.
Risk Factors
Arhaus faces several material risks, including potential future operating losses and fluctuations in growth rates of revenue, earnings, and margins due to macroeconomic conditions, consumer confidence, and housing market health. The company's reliance on foreign manufacturers and third-party transportation carriers exposes it to international risks, supply chain disruptions, and increased costs from tariffs, trade policy changes, and volatile freight expenses. Cybersecurity threats, including data breaches and system interruptions, pose risks to sales, costs, liability, and reputation. Furthermore, the company has identified material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2025 61, which could impact accurate and timely financial reporting. The dual-class common stock structure concentrates voting power with the Founder and Founder Family Trusts, potentially limiting other stockholders' influence and affecting the market price of Class A common stock. The company's substantial lease obligations for its Showrooms also expose it to increased financial risks, particularly if Showroom locations become unsuitable or client traffic declines.
Management Priorities
Management emphasizes a commitment to sustainable growth and profitability through disciplined execution of its operating model, supported by its omni-channel approach. The company's strategic priorities include offering premium, artisan-crafted products that differentiate the brand, expanding its Showroom footprint to enhance awareness and engagement, increasing brand awareness through immersive experiences and storytelling, maintaining an integrated omni-channel model for a connected client journey, and investing in scalable infrastructure to support growth. Management believes its operating cash flows will be sufficient to meet working capital requirements and other capital needs for at least the next 12 months 58. The Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $0.35 per share 59, payable March 31, 2026 60, reflecting a disciplined capital allocation approach. Management also acknowledges ongoing efforts to remediate material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting, with a multi-year initiative to modernize IT infrastructure and enhance financial reporting processes.
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- [1] Item 1, Business — Overview
- [2] Item 1, Business — Our Premium, Artisan-Crafted Products
- [3] Item 1, Business — Industry-Leading Personalization and Customization
- [4] Item 1, Business — Interior Designer Services
- [5] Item 1, Business — Overview
- [6] Item 1, Business — Our Premium, Artisan-Crafted Products
- [7] Item 1, Business — Our Premium, Artisan-Crafted Products
- [8] Item 7, MD&A — Results of Operations
- [9] Item 7, MD&A — Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024
- [10] Item 7, MD&A — Results of Operations
- [11] Item 7, MD&A — Results of Operations
- [12] Item 7, MD&A — Other Operational Data
- [13] Item 7, MD&A — Results of Operations
- [14] Item 7, MD&A — Other Operational Data
- [15] Item 7, MD&A — Results of Operations
- [16] Item 7, MD&A — Other Operational Data
- [17] Item 8, Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
- [18] Item 8, Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
- [19] Item 7, MD&A — Cash Flow Analysis
- [20] Item 7, MD&A — Liquidity Outlook
- [21] Item 7, MD&A — Credit Facility
- [22] Item 8, Consolidated Balance Sheets
- [23] Item 7, MD&A — Net Revenue
- [24] Item 7, MD&A — Net Revenue
- [25] Item 7, MD&A — Net Revenue
- [26] Item 7, MD&A — Gross Margin
- [27] Item 7, MD&A — Gross Margin
- [28] Item 7, MD&A — Gross Margin
- [29] Item 7, MD&A — Gross Margin
- [30] Item 7, MD&A — Gross Margin
- [31] Item 7, MD&A — Gross Margin
- [32] Item 7, MD&A — Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
- [33] Item 7, MD&A — Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
- [34] Item 7, MD&A — Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
- [35] Item 7, MD&A — Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
- [36] Item 7, MD&A — Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
- [37] Item 7, MD&A — Net and Comprehensive Income
- [38] Item 7, MD&A — Net and Comprehensive Income
- [39] Item 7, MD&A — Showroom Openings and Closings
- [40] Item 1, Business — Investments in Scalable Infrastructure, Distribution, and Delivery
- [41] Item 7, MD&A — Credit Facility
- [42] Item 7, MD&A — Credit Facility
- [43] Item 7, MD&A — Credit Facility
- [44] Item 10, Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
- [45] Item 10, Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
- [46] Item 10, Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
- [47] Item 7, MD&A — Capital Expenditures
- [48] Item 1, Business — Showrooms and Real Estate Strategy
- [49] Item 1, Business — Showrooms and Real Estate Strategy
- [50] Item 1, Business — Investments in Scalable Infrastructure, Distribution, and Delivery
- [51] Item 1, Business — Investments in Scalable Infrastructure, Distribution, and Delivery
- [52] Item 7, MD&A — Liquidity Outlook
- [53] Item 7, MD&A — Liquidity Outlook
- [54] Item 7, MD&A — Liquidity Outlook
- [55] Item 7, MD&A — Liquidity Outlook
- [56] Item 7, MD&A — Liquidity Outlook
- [57] Item 7, MD&A — Liquidity Outlook
- [58] Item 7, MD&A — Liquidity Outlook
- [59] Item 5, Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
- [60] Item 5, Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
- [61] Item 9A, Controls and Procedures
Analysis on 5/22/2026