FIGS (NYSE:FIGS) shares surge 27% after outlook rises on customer growth and refunds lift margins

FIGS (NYSE:FIGS) shares surge 27% after outlook rises on customer growth and refunds lift margins

NEW YORK, August 7, 2026, 17:04 EDT — Shares in FIGS soared 27% as the company raised its outlook following a jump in customer numbers, while increased refunds contributed to higher margins.

  • Shares finished Friday at $14.26, rising 26.9% on the day and 33.3% over the week.
  • Revenue for the second quarter increased by 28.8%, with double-digit gains reported in both customer numbers and average customer spend.
  • FIGS updated its 2026 revenue growth outlook, now expecting an increase of approximately 20%.

Shares in FIGS jumped on Friday after the company reported revenue ahead of expectations and raised its outlook sharply. The primary catalyst was broad-based demand, rather than just the headline profit margin.

Stock chart for NYSE:FIGS

The number of active customers increased by 13.2% to reach 3.1 million. Trailing revenue per active customer also climbed 10.1% to $229. This provided the company with two separate sources of growth.

However, the headline gross margin figure warrants scrutiny. Tariff refunds contributed 780 basis points to the reported gross margin. Excluding that impact, preliminary gross margin stood at approximately 67.4%, compared with 67.0% for the prior year.

The cash session at the New York Stock Exchange has ended. FIGS closed on Friday at $14.26, having reached an intraday high of $16.38. Trading volume was about 3.5 times the company’s average.

Trading measureLatest readingComparison
Friday close$14.26Gained 26.9%
Weekly performanceRose 33.3%Close on July 31: $10.70
Friday volume11.25 millionAverage volume: 3.24 million
Friday high$16.3852-week peak: $17.48

Data from Friday’s close and previous prices indicate the majority of the week’s gain came after the earnings move.

Revenue for the second quarter totaled $196.6 million, exceeding the FactSet consensus of $186.2 million by $10.4 million. Net profit surged fourfold to $28.4 million.

Operating measureQ2 2026Q2 2025Change
Net revenue$196.6 million$152.6 millionUp 28.8%
Active customers3.1 million2.7 millionIncrease of 13.2%
Trailing revenue per active customer$229$208Rises 10.1%
Average order value$127$117Higher by 8.5%
Reported gross margin75.2%67.0%Increase of 820 basis points
Preliminary gross margin excluding refunds67.4%67.0%40 basis point increase
Reported adjusted EBITDA margin18.6%12.9%Gain of 570 basis points
Preliminary no-refund EBITDA marginAbout 14.8%12.9%Approximately 190 basis point gain

The initial estimate for EBITDA uses a tighter standard. FIGS posted $15.4 million in tariff refunds under cost of goods sold. The company’s adjusted EBITDA figure omits $7.9 million associated with previous-year sales. Excluding the leftover $7.5 million results in an approximate margin of 14.8%.

This still indicates significant operating leverage. Operating expenses accounted for 57.3% of revenue, down from 60.5%, even as costs in dollar terms increased by 21.9%.

Chief Executive Trina Spear said performance was “broad-based across categories, geographies and channels.” International revenue rose 67.0%. Sales outside scrubwear grew 40.3%. Business Wire

Management has raised its full-year guidance for the second time this year. The updated projection indicates approximately $757 million in revenue for 2026, using the 2025 base as a reference. This early estimate is about $32 million higher than the midpoint given in May’s outlook.

Full-year measureMay outlookAugust outlookRevision
Revenue growth14%-16%Roughly 20%Increase of 4-6 points
Preliminary implied revenue$719-$732 millionApproximately $757 millionRoughly $32 million higher than previous midpoint
Adjusted EBITDA margin13.0%-13.2%14.8%-15.0%Midpoint up by 1.8 points

The balance sheet provides further backing. As of June 30, FIGS reported $296.3 million in cash and short-term investments. The board also increased the repurchase authorization by $100 million, with about $119.2 million still available. Share repurchases are discretionary.

On Friday, analysts increased a number of targets, but opinions on recommendations were divided. The average of four chosen targets stood at $18, suggesting a potential upside of 26.2% from Friday’s closing price.

Analyst firmRecommendationNew targetPrevious targetUpside to $14.26
Telsey AdvisoryHold$16$1712.2%
Roth MKMBuy$18$1726.2%
Goldman Sachs Hold$16$1412.2%
BTIGBuy$22$2054.3%

The updates to ratings and Friday targets followed the company’s quarterly report.

The coming week will show if the re-rating is sustained. FIGS has not posted any fresh items to its investor calendar. U.S. consumer inflation data is set for release on Wednesday, with July retail sales figures due on Friday. These reports have the potential to impact discount rates and shares in the consumer sector.

Risks: A withhold order issued by U.S. Customs impacts a Jordan-based supplier that accounts for roughly one-third of second-quarter output. FIGS anticipates challenges to revenue, inventory, and gross margin in the second half. Additional risks include new replacement tariffs and an elevated valuation.

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Further analysis

What drove FIGS stock up by 26.9% on Friday?
FIGS finished trading on August 7 at $14.26, up 26.9% for the day. Revenue for the second quarter increased by 28.8% year-on-year to $196.6 million. Diluted earnings per share were $0.15, up from $0.04 a year ago. The company raised its projections for full-year revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA margin.
Does the increased projection for 2026 nevertheless suggest growth will slow going forward?
Management has raised its revenue growth guidance to around 20%, up from the earlier 14%-16% forecast. This suggests full-year revenue of approximately $757 million, based on 2025 estimates. With first-half sales at $356.5 million, second-half growth would be near 13%. The figure is still approximate since management provided a rounded annual growth figure.
What portion of the margin increase resulted from tariff refunds?
Gross margin stood at 75.2%, up 820 basis points. IEEPA tariff refunds contributed 780 basis points to this reported gain. This suggests an underlying margin of about 67.4%, compared with 67.0% a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA totaled $36.6 million when excluding $7.9 million in prior-year refunds.
What potential risk could impact plans for the second half?
A customs order issued on June 23 halted certain apparel shipments from FIGS’ manufacturing partner in Jordan. This supplier was responsible for roughly a third of finished products in the second quarter. FIGS anticipates second-half revenue, gross margin, and inventory levels to come under pressure. Fresh U.S. tariffs of 10%-12.5% on imports from Jordan and Vietnam create additional uncertainty around costs.
What significance does the enlarged share repurchase plan hold?
FIGS holds around $119.2 million for upcoming share buybacks, representing approximately 4.9% of the company’s $2.43 billion market capitalization as of Friday. In the first half, the company used $32.8 million to repurchase 2.58 million shares. The buyback authorization remains open-ended, with no set expiration date or required minimum purchases.
Mateusz Kaczmarek

Mateusz Kaczmarek is a financial and technology journalist at TS2.tech, covering stocks, artificial intelligence, semiconductors and global market developments. A graduate of the Poznań University of Economics and Business, he previously worked in financial analysis before moving into business journalism. His reporting focuses on technology companies, market trends and the forces shaping global investment markets. Follow Mateusz Kaczmarek on Google News.

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