With LCUT operating in a dynamic tariff environment which included delayed shipments to retailers this spring, Lifetime Brands posted a sales decline of 6.9% to $131.9 million in 2Q:25; we had expected $137.4 million.
On a brighter note, gross margin and operating margin were ahead of our forecasts, although an unusually high tax expense resulted in LCUT reporting an adjusted loss of $0.50 per share versus our estimated loss of $0.17 per share.
While some of the delayed orders will be shipped in 2H:25, others will shift to 2026.
Considering the 2Q:25 variance and reduced revenue and margin forecasts for 2Q:25, we now expect an adjusted loss of $0.29 per share in 2025 compared to our previous estimate of EPS of $0.14.
Otherwise, we maintain our annual 2026 EPS estimate of $0.55 (albeit with fine-tuned quarterly expectations).
We assign a moderate risk rating given our expectation for an earnings recovery in 2026 and ample free cash flow prospects.

09 Aug 2025
Better Than Expected Operating Income Was More Than Offset By Unusually High Tax Expense In 2Q:25; Fine-Tuned Estimates Still Imply A Sharp Earnings Rebound In 2026; Maintain $7 Target

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Better Than Expected Operating Income Was More Than Offset By Unusually High Tax Expense In 2Q:25; Fine-Tuned Estimates Still Imply A Sharp Earnings Rebound In 2026; Maintain $7 Target
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- Published:
09 Aug 2025 -
Author:
Anthony C. Lebiedzinski -
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With LCUT operating in a dynamic tariff environment which included delayed shipments to retailers this spring, Lifetime Brands posted a sales decline of 6.9% to $131.9 million in 2Q:25; we had expected $137.4 million.
On a brighter note, gross margin and operating margin were ahead of our forecasts, although an unusually high tax expense resulted in LCUT reporting an adjusted loss of $0.50 per share versus our estimated loss of $0.17 per share.
While some of the delayed orders will be shipped in 2H:25, others will shift to 2026.
Considering the 2Q:25 variance and reduced revenue and margin forecasts for 2Q:25, we now expect an adjusted loss of $0.29 per share in 2025 compared to our previous estimate of EPS of $0.14.
Otherwise, we maintain our annual 2026 EPS estimate of $0.55 (albeit with fine-tuned quarterly expectations).
We assign a moderate risk rating given our expectation for an earnings recovery in 2026 and ample free cash flow prospects.