Arlo Technologies Beats Q2 Estimates and Raises Full-Year Guidance

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Arlo Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ARLO) reported second-quarter financial results that exceeded Wall Street expectations, driven by solid expansion in its subscription services. Following the record quarter, the smart home security platform company raised its full-year financial outlook, sending shares up 3.8% in after-hours trading Thursday.

The company reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.28, beating analyst consensus estimates of $0.19 by $0.09. Revenue surged 21% year-over-year to a record $156 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of $148.93 million compared to $129.4 million in the prior-year period.

Full-Year 2026 Guidance Raised

Boosted by strong demand across its product ecosystem, Arlo raised its financial targets for the full fiscal year:

• Adjusted EPS: Raised to a range of $0.90 to $1.00 (vs. $0.84 analyst consensus), with the midpoint of $0.95 topping estimates by $0.11.
• Full-Year Revenue: Increased to $580 million–$600 million (vs. $567 million analyst consensus), putting the $590 million midpoint well ahead of expectations.

“We delivered outstanding financial results in the period with record total revenue of $156 million, up 21% year over year and record adjusted EBITDA of $31 million with EBITDA margin of 20%,” said Matthew McRae, Chief Executive Officer of Arlo Technologies.

Subscription Growth Drives Margin Expansion

Subscriptions and high-margin services continued to power Arlo’s financial performance:

• Service Revenue: Reached a record $93 million (up 19% year-over-year), representing 59.7% of total quarterly revenue.
• Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR): Climbed 15.6% year-over-year to $365 million.
• Paid Accounts: Cumulative paid accounts expanded 23.2% year-over-year to reach 6.3 million.
• Profitability: Non-GAAP gross margin expanded 480 basis points year-over-year to a record 50.6%. Adjusted EBITDA rose 70.3% year-over-year to $30.6 million, translating to an adjusted EBITDA margin of 19.6%.

Q3 Outlook and Capital Allocation

For the third quarter, Arlo projects net revenue between $140 million and $150 million, with adjusted EPS expected in the range of $0.17 to $0.23.

The company also demonstrated continued commitment to shareholder returns, repurchasing $22 million of common stock during the second quarter under its ongoing $50 million share buyback authorization.

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