Warby Parker swings to operating profit on $14.4M tariff refund and Google AI cost offsets

Filed August 6, 2026 · Period ending June 30, 2026 · Compared to 10-Q Aug 8, 2025 · ~2 min read

Key Changes

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  Operating income turned positive at $3.2M (vs -$4.5M loss YoY) driven by $14.4M IEEPA tariff refunds (500 bps gross margin lift) and $4.4M Google AI partnership cost offsets. Tariff benefit is one-time; new tariffs invoked under other authorities.

  MD&A: Operating Results verify on EDGAR →
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  Google AI glasses partnership now offsetting development costs: $4.4M SG&A reduction in Q2 2026, $9.7M total reimbursable costs incurred to date against Google's up to $75M commitment. Partnership announced Q2 2025 with no prior financial impact.

  Notes: AI Glasses Partnership view on EDGAR →
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  Revenue grew 9.8% to $235.5M, but Active Customer growth decelerated to 4.1% (from 9.0% prior year). Average Revenue per Customer rose to $336 (from $316) on premium lens penetration and bundled purchases, not new pricing actions.

  MD&A: Revenue & Customers verify on EDGAR →