Strong Top-Line Growth
Net revenue increased 21% year-over-year in Q1 2026, with wholesale revenue up 31.5% and direct-to-consumer revenue up 7%, driven by distribution gains, pricing and marketplace growth.
Outperformance vs. Category and Retail Share Gains
Nielsen shows Black Rifle Coffee grew 34.6% in the quarter (more than 2.5x the category), with bagged coffee dollar share +55 basis points to 3.3% and pods +45 basis points to 2.2%.
Distribution and Shelf Expansion
Expanded distribution by approximately 7 points of ACV year-over-year; the average grocer is now carrying nearly two more Black Rifle items versus a year ago, with some grocery customers carrying 13–14 SKUs.
Material EBITDA and Margin Progress
Adjusted EBITDA increased from under $1 million to over $7 million year-over-year (more than an eightfold increase), representing a 570 basis point expansion in adjusted EBITDA margin.
Operating Expense Reductions and Efficiency
Total operating expenses declined over 8% year-over-year, including a 10% reduction in marketing expense and a 14% decline in general & administrative expense, reflecting improved operating leverage.
Improved Cash Flow and Strong Liquidity
Free cash flow improved by approximately $11 million year-over-year; Q1 generated $6 million versus a use of over $5 million in the prior-year period. Total liquidity exceeded $52 million and debt was $39 million (~1x net debt to trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA).
Raised Full-Year Guidance
Increased 2026 revenue outlook to at least +8% (~$430 million) and raised adjusted EBITDA guidance to at least +35% (~$29 million), up from prior +30% EBITDA growth guidance.
Secured Commodity Visibility and Margin Recovery Plan
Substantially locked green coffee requirements for 2026 to improve cost visibility; company expects gross margins to stabilize (guidance 34%–36% for 2026) and recover over time toward a long-term 40% gross margin target via pricing, mix and productivity.
Direct-to-Consumer Channel Stabilization
DTC delivered its second consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth; marketplaces are scaling customer acquisition while blackriflecoffee.com remains the hub for subscriptions and retention.
Energy and RTD Distribution Progress
Energy SKU reached 21% ACV across more than 22,000 doors in Q1, reflecting measured expansion into channels showing early traction.