Destination XL Group, Inc. Reports First Quarter Financial Results
| For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| (in millions) | May 2, 2026 | May 3, 2025 | ||||||
| Cash flow from operating activities (GAAP basis) | $ | (8.8 | ) | $ | (12.0 | ) | ||
| Capital expenditures, excluding store development | (3.4 | ) | (2.4 | ) | ||||
| Free Cash Flow before capital expenditures for store development (non-GAAP basis) | $ | (12.3 | ) | $ | (14.5 | ) | ||
| Capital expenditures for store development | (0.4 | ) | (4.3 | ) | ||||
| Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP basis) | $ | (12.7 | ) | $ | (18.8 | ) | ||
Non-GAAP Measures
Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net loss, adjusted net loss per share, free cash flow before capital expenditures for store development and free cash flow are non-GAAP financial measures. Please see“Non-GAAP Measures” below and reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the comparable GAAP measures that follow in the tables below.
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
As of May 2, 2026, we had cash and investments of $16.2 million as compared to $29.1 million as of May 3, 2025, with no outstanding debt in either period. The decrease in cash and investments at May 2, 2026 as compared to May 3, 2025 is primarily due to the capital spent over the past 12 months of approximately $17.2 million. We did not have any borrowings under our credit facility during either period and, as of May 2, 2026, the availability under our credit facility was $70.0 million, as compared to $77.1 million as of May 3, 2025. Availability under our credit facility is primarily driven by our available inventory.
As of May 2, 2026, our inventory decreased $4.1 million to $81.4 million, as compared to $85.5 million as of May 3, 2025. We continue to take proactive measures to manage our inventory and adjust our receipt plan given the ongoing macroeconomic factors affecting consumer spending. At the same time, we may accelerate certain receipts to avoid potential delays caused by the recent conflict with Iran. At May 2, 2026, our clearance inventory was 9.9% of our total inventory, as compared to 9.5% at May 3, 2025. Our inventory position is healthy, and our clearance levels are in line with our benchmark of 10%. Our inventory turnover rate has improved by over 30% from fiscal 2019.
Retail Store Information
The following is a summary of our retail square footage since the end of fiscal 2023 through the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2026:
| At May 2, 2026 | Year End 2025 | Year End 2024 | Year End 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| # of Stores | Sq Ft. (000's) | # of Stores | Sq Ft. (000's) | # of Stores | Sq Ft. (000's) | # of Stores | Sq Ft. (000's) | |||||||||||||||||
| DXL retail | 257 | 1,843 | 258 | 1,853 | 247 | 1,795 | 232 | 1,725 | ||||||||||||||||
| DXL outlets | 17 | 86 | 17 | 86 | 15 | 76 | 15 | 76 | ||||||||||||||||
| CMXL retail | 5 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 8 | 25 | 17 | 55 | ||||||||||||||||
| CMXL outlets | 14 | 41 | 15 | 44 | 18 | 54 | 19 | 57 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total | 293 | 1,985 | 295 | 1,998 | 288 | 1,950 | 283 | 1,913 | ||||||||||||||||
During the first three months of fiscal 2026, we closed one DXL retail store and one Casual Male XL outlet store. We expect our capital expenditures for fiscal 2026 to range from $8.0 million to $12.0 million, net of tenant incentives. Our store development plans for fiscal 2026 will be limited to conversions of a few remaining Casual Male XL stores to the DXL format, store relocations and other capital projects necessary to maintain our existing store portfolio and distribution center. The remainder of our expected capital spend for fiscal 2026 will primarily be for technology-related projects to support our business initiatives.
Digital Commerce Information
We distribute our national brands and private brand merchandise directly to consumers through our stores, website, app, and third-party marketplaces. Digital commerce sales, which we also refer to as direct sales, are defined as sales that originate online, whether through our website, at the store level or through a third-party marketplace. Our direct business is a critical component of our business and an area of significant growth opportunity for us. For the first quarter of fiscal 2026, our direct sales were $28.7 million, or 27.7% of sales, as compared to $29.1 million, or 27.5% of sales, in the first quarter of fiscal 2025. As a result of our marketing efforts, including paid search and paid social, we have seen an increase in demand and online conversion.
Conference Call
The Company will hold a conference call to review its financial results on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET. An investor presentation with additional details on the transaction can be found at .
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For listen-only, please join and register at: . An archived version of the webcast may be accessed by visiting the "Events " section of the Company's investor relations website for up to one year.
During the conference call, the Company may discuss and answer questions concerning business and financial developments and trends. The Company's responses to questions, as well as other matters discussed during the conference call, may contain or constitute information that has not been disclosed previously.
Non-GAAP Measures
In addition to financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), this press release contains non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted net loss, adjusted net loss per diluted share, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, free cash flow before capital expenditures for store development, and free cash flow. The presentation of these non-GAAP measures is not in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered superior to or as a substitute for net loss, net loss per diluted share or cash flows from operating activities or any other measure of performance derived in accordance with GAAP. In addition, not all companies calculate non-GAAP financial measures in the same manner and, accordingly, the non-GAAP measures presented in this release may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies. The Company believes the inclusion of these non-GAAP measures help investors gain a better understanding of the Company's performance, especially when comparing such results to previous periods, and that they are useful as an additional means for investors to evaluate the Company's operating results when reviewed in conjunction with the Company's GAAP financial statements. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to their comparable GAAP measures are provided in the tables below.
Adjusted net loss and adjusted net loss per diluted share reflect an adjustment assuming a normal tax rate of 26% and the add back of transaction-related costs. We have fully reserved against our deferred tax assets and, therefore, the net loss in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 is not reflective of earnings assuming a normal tax position for the Company. Adjusted net loss provides investors with a useful indication of the financial performance of the business, on a comparative basis, assuming a normalized tax rate of 26%. The estimated normal tax rate of 26% includes a blended state income tax rate. The Company believes that this comparability is useful in comparing the actual results period to period. Adjusted net loss per diluted share is then calculated by dividing the adjusted net loss by the weighted average shares outstanding for the respective period, on a diluted basis.
Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and adding back transaction-related expenses. Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated as adjusted EBITDA divided by total sales. The Company believes that providing adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin is useful to investors to evaluate the Company's performance and are key metrics to measure profitability and economic productivity.
Free cash flow is a metric that management uses to monitor liquidity. Management believes this metric is important to investors because it demonstrates the Company's ability to strengthen liquidity while supporting its capital projects and new store development. Free cash flow is calculated as cash flow from operating activities, less capital expenditures and excludes the mandatory and discretionary repayment of debt. Free cash flow before capital expenditures for store development is calculated as cash flow from operating activities less capital expenditures other than capital expenditures for store development. Capital expenditures for store development includes capital expenditures for new stores, conversions of Casual Male XL stores to DXL and remodels. Capital expenditures related to store relocations and maintenance are not included in store development.
About Destination XL Group, Inc.
Destination XL Group, Inc. is the leading retailer of Men's Big + Tall apparel that provides the Big + Tall man the freedom to choose his own style. Subsidiaries of Destination XL Group, Inc. operate DXL Big + Tall retail and outlet stores and Casual Male XL retail and outlet stores throughout the United States, and an e-commerce website, DXL, and mobile app, which offer a multi-channel solution similar to the DXL store experience with the most extensive selection of online products available anywhere for Big + Tall men. The Company is headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts, and its common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "DXLG." For more information, please visit the Company's investor relations website: .
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements and information contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements under the federal securities laws, including statements regarding our belief that first quarter results reflect an improving performance and continued progress toward our strategic priorities; our belief that the higher conversion rates and increased average order value across both stores and online reinforce that the adjustments we are making to our merchandise assortment, promotional strategy, and customer experience are aligning better with today's value-conscious consumer; our belief that AI-powered search and discovery tools are becoming increasingly important in ecommerce; our belief that the new AI initiatives that were launched will improve product data quality, enrich item-level attributes and strengthen our ability to connect product, pricing and inventory information across AI-enabled platforms; our intention that our AI initiatives will improve discoverability, support future commerce applications and position us to compete effectively as digital shopping journeys become more conversational and agent-driven; our belief that GLP-1 medications provide both a near-term challenge and a long-term opportunity: our belief that the impact of GLP-1 medications and similar weight loss medications are contributing to structural changes in customer demand within the big + tall category; our belief based on our research that while some customers may pause apparel purchases during periods of rapid size change, we expect them to return once they reach a more stable size profile; our belief that we can strengthen retention, reactivation and lifetime value over time by staying closely aligned with evolving customer needs; our belief that the slowdown in April reflects a combination of macroeconomic pressures impacting consumer confidence and discretionary spending, including global conflict, rising fuel costs, and inflation; our expectation that the impact of tariffs on gross margin, exclusive of any refunds realized, will be approximately 100 basis points, a decrease from the previous estimate of 150 basis points; our expectation that for fiscal 2026, marketing costs will be approximately 5.8% of sales; our expectation that capital expenditures for fiscal 2026 will range from $8.0 million to $12.0 million, net of tenant incentives; our belief that store development plans for fiscal 2026 will be limited to conversions of a few remaining Casual Male XL stores to the DXL format, store relocations and other capital projects will be necessary to maintain our existing store portfolio and distribution center; our expectation that the remainder of our capital spend for fiscal 2026 will primarily be for technology-related projects to support our business initiatives; our belief that inclusion of the non-GAAP measures helps investors gain a better understanding of our performance, especially when comparing such results to previous periods and that they are useful as an additional means for investors to evaluate our operating results, when reviewed in conjunction with our GAAP financial statements; our belief that the comparability of adjusted net loss is useful in comparing the actual results period to period; and our expectation that we will be able to take proactive measures to manage our inventory and adjust our receipt plan given the ongoing macroeconomic factors affecting consumer spending, while at the same time, accelerating certain receipts to avoid potential delays caused by the recent conflict with Iran.
The discussion of forward-looking information requires the management of the Company to make certain estimates and assumptions regarding the Company's strategic direction and the effect of such plans on the Company's financial results. The Company's actual results and the implementation of its plans and operations may differ materially from forward-looking statements made by the Company. The Company encourages readers of forward-looking information concerning the Company to refer to its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation, its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 19, 2026, its Amendment No. 1 to Annual Report on Form 10-K/A filed on May 26, 2026, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission that set forth certain risks and uncertainties that may have an impact on future results and the direction of the Company, including risks relating to changes in consumer spending in response to economic factors; the impact of inflation with rising costs and high interest rates; the impact of tariffs; the impact of ongoing worldwide conflicts on the global economy; potential labor shortages; and the Company's ability to grow its market share, predict customer tastes and fashion trends, forecast sales growth trends, and compete successfully in the U.S. men's big and tall apparel market.
Forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date of this release. Subsequent events or circumstances occurring after such date may render these statements incomplete or out of date. The Company undertakes no obligation and expressly disclaims any duty to update such statements.
Additional Information About the Merger and Where to Find It
In connection with the merger with FullBeauty Brands, we intend to file a proxy statement (the“Proxy Statement”), which will be distributed to our stockholders in connection with their votes on the issuance of our common stock in the merger. Investors and security holders are encouraged to read the Proxy Statement when it becomes available (and any other documents filed with the SEC in connection with the merger or incorporated by reference into the Proxy Statement) because such documents will contain important information regarding the merger and related matters. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain these documents, and any other documents we have filed with the SEC, free of charge at the SEC's website,, or by accessing our website at In addition, documents filed with the SEC by us will be available free of charge by writing to us at 555 Turnpike Street, Canton, Massachusetts 02021, Attention: Corporate Secretary.
Participants in the Solicitation
We and certain of our directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from our stockholders in connection with the merger with FullBeauty Brands. Information about our directors and executive officers, including a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is set forth in our proxy statement for our Form 10-K/A, which was filed with the SEC on May 26, 2026, including under the headings“Director Compensation,”“Compensation Discussion and Analysis,”“Executive Compensation,”“Security Ownership of Management.” To the extent holdings of our common stock by our directors and executive officers have changed from the amounts of our common stock held by such persons as reflected therein, such changes have been or will be reflected on Initial Statements of Beneficial Ownership of Securities on Form 3, Statements of Changes in Beneficial Ownership on Form 4 or Annual Statements of Changes in Beneficial Ownership of Securities on Form 5, in each case filed with the SEC, including the Form 4s filed by each of the non-executive directors on August 6, 2025, the Form 4s filed by each of the executive officers on September 3, 2025, the Form 4s filed by each of the non-executive directors on November 5, 2025, the Form 4s filed by each of the non-executive directors on February 4, 2026, the Form 4s filed by each of the executive officers on April 3, 2026 and the Form 4s filed by each of the non-executive directors on May 6, 2026. FullBeauty Brands and its chief executive officer may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from our stockholders in connection with the merger. Information about FullBeauty Brands and its chief executive officer was included as Exhibit 99.9 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 11, 2025. Additional information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the Proxy Statement regarding the merger when it becomes available. Free copies of this document may be obtained as described above.
No Offer or Solicitation
This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Investor Relations Contact:
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(603) 933-0541
Destination XL Group Media Contact:
Aaron Palash / Michael Reilly / Carly King
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
(212) 355-4449
| DESTINATION XL GROUP, INC. | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||||||||
| (In thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||
| (unaudited) | ||||||||
| For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| May 2, 2026 | May 3, 2025 | |||||||
| Sales | $ | 103,335 | $ | 105,533 | ||||
| Cost of goods sold including occupancy | 57,583 | 57,951 | ||||||
| Gross profit | 45,752 | 47,582 | ||||||
| Expenses: | ||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 46,482 | 47,380 | ||||||
| Transaction-related costs | 1,241 | 63 | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 3,968 | 3,636 | ||||||
| Total expenses | 51,691 | 51,079 | ||||||
| Operating loss | (5,939 | ) | (3,497 | ) | ||||
| Interest income, net | 62 | 284 | ||||||
| Loss before provision (benefit) for income taxes | (5,877 | ) | (3,213 | ) | ||||
| Provision (benefit) for income taxes | 62 | (1,274 | ) | |||||
| Net loss | $ | (5,939 | ) | $ | (1,939 | ) | ||
| Net loss per share: | ||||||||
| Basic | $ | (0.11 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) | ||
| Diluted | $ | (0.11 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) | ||
| Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding: | ||||||||
| Basic | 54,916 | 53,601 | ||||||
| Diluted | 54,916 | 53,601 |
| DESTINATION XL GROUP, INC. | ||||||||||||
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||||||
| May 2, 2026, January 31, 2026 and May 3, 2025 | ||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | ||||||||||||
| (unaudited) | ||||||||||||
| May 2, | January 31, | May 3, | ||||||||||
| 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 11,098 | $ | 23,807 | $ | 8,082 | ||||||
| Short-term investments | 5,078 | 5,029 | 20,999 | |||||||||
| Inventories | 81,394 | 73,522 | 85,462 | |||||||||
| Other current assets | 11,277 | 8,608 | 10,342 | |||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 58,301 | 60,010 | 58,946 | |||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 197,078 | 194,068 | 174,103 | |||||||||
| Intangible assets | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1,150 | |||||||||
| Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance | - | - | 20,505 | |||||||||
| Other assets | 744 | 753 | 488 | |||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 366,120 | $ | 366,947 | $ | 380,077 | ||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 30,064 | $ | 22,941 | $ | 30,817 | ||||||
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 20,403 | 26,685 | 21,214 | |||||||||
| Operating leases | 213,083 | 209,227 | 187,337 | |||||||||
| Stockholders' equity | 102,570 | 108,094 | 140,709 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 366,120 | $ | 366,947 | $ | 380,077 | ||||||
| CERTAIN COLUMNS IN THE FOLLOWING TABLES MAY NOT FOOT DUE TO ROUNDING GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED NET LOSS AND ADJUSTED NET LOSS PER DILUTED SHARE (unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
| For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
| May 2, 2026 | May 3, 2025 | |||||||||||||||
| $ | Per diluted share | $ | Per diluted share | |||||||||||||
| (in thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||
| Net loss (GAAP) | $ | (5,939 | ) | $ | (0.11 | ) | $ | (1,939 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) | ||||
| Add back: | ||||||||||||||||
| Transaction-related costs | 1,241 | 63 | ||||||||||||||
| Actual provision (benefit) for income taxes | 62 | (1,274 | ) | |||||||||||||
| $ | (4,636 | ) | $ | (3,150 | ) | |||||||||||
| Income tax benefit, assuming a normalized tax rate of 26% | (1,205 | ) | (819 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted net loss (non-GAAP) | $ | (3,431 | ) | $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (2,331 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) | ||||
| Weighted average number of common | ||||||||||||||||
| shares outstanding on a diluted basis | 54,916 | 53,601 | ||||||||||||||
| GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA MARGIN (unaudited) | ||||||||
| For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| May 2, 2026 | May 3, 2025 | |||||||
| (in millions) | ||||||||
| Net loss (GAAP) | $ | (5.9 | ) | $ | (1.9 | ) | ||
| Add back: | ||||||||
| Transaction-related expenses | 1.2 | 0.1 | ||||||
| Provision (benefit) for income taxes | 0.1 | (1.3 | ) | |||||
| Interest income, net | (0.1 | ) | (0.3 | ) | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 4.0 | 3.6 | ||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) | $ | (0.7 | ) | $ | 0.2 | |||
| Sales | $ | 103.3 | $ | 105.5 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA margin (non-GAAP), as a percentage of sales | (0.7 | %) | 0.2 | % | ||||
| GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION OF FREE CASH FLOW (unaudited) | ||||||||
| For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| (in millions) | May 2, 2026 | May 3, 2025 | ||||||
| Cash flow from operating activities (GAAP basis) | $ | (8.8 | ) | $ | (12.0 | ) | ||
| Capital expenditures, excluding store development | (3.4 | ) | (2.4 | ) | ||||
| Free Cash Flow before capital expenditures for store development (non-GAAP basis) | $ | (12.3 | ) | $ | (14.5 | ) | ||
| Capital expenditures for store development | (0.4 | ) | (4.3 | ) | ||||
| Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP basis) | $ | (12.7 | ) | $ | (18.8 | ) |
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