Lifetime Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCUT) Reports Strong Q4 Earnings, Stock Surges Over 26%

2026-03-12 10:00:43 ET

Lifetime Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCUT) delivered a surprising fourth-quarter performance on Thursday, significantly surpassing Wall Street's expectations for adjusted earnings per share. The company reported adjusted EPS of $1.05, far exceeding the analyst consensus of $0.32. However, revenue for the quarter fell short, coming in at $204.1 million compared to the $209.6 million estimate.

Despite the revenue miss, Lifetime Brands saw its stock skyrocket by 26.82% in pre-market trading, fueled by the robust earnings results. The company's revenue for the quarter, which ended on December 31, 2025, declined 5.2% year-over-year from $215.2 million in the same period last year. However, several key metrics highlighted the company's operational improvements.

Gross margin expanded to 38.6%, up from 37.7% in the prior year, while selling, general, and administrative expenses dropped by 12.0% to $38.0 million. These cost reductions helped boost operating income, which climbed to $20.0 million from $15.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.

For the full year 2025, Lifetime Brands reported revenue of $647.9 million, a 5.1% decline from $683.0 million in 2024. The company posted a net loss of $26.9 million, or -$1.24 per share, widening from a net loss of $15.2 million, or -$0.71 per share, in the previous year. However, adjusted net income improved to $17.6 million, or $0.81 per share, compared to $12.6 million, or $0.58 per share, in 2024. Additionally, adjusted EBITDA for 2025 reached $50.8 million, reflecting the company's focus on operational efficiency.

CEO Rob Kay attributed the strong fourth-quarter results to strategic decisions made earlier in the year. "Our fourth-quarter results reflect the culmination of several strategic decisions made earlier in the year, decisions that were not without short-term cost, but right for the business," Kay explained. He highlighted the company's proactive pricing adjustments to counter tariff challenges, close collaboration with customers during a disruptive period, and decisive cost-cutting measures.

Looking ahead, Lifetime Brands announced a quarterly dividend of $0.0425 per share, payable on May 15, 2026. The company also plans to release detailed full-year 2026 guidance alongside its first-quarter results in mid-May.

With a strong finish to 2025 and a clear focus on operational improvements, Lifetime Brands appears well-positioned to navigate the challenges ahead while delivering value to its shareholders.

For more investors relations information on Lifetime Brands please visit www.lifetimebrands.gcs-web.com .

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