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Revolution Beauty’s interim results mark an important milestone in its transformation under the ‘Reigniting the Revolution’ strategy. While revenues declined 20% y-o-y, this reflects a deliberate simplification of the product portfolio and the discontinuation of unproductive stock keeping units, which has led to a significant one-off stock write-off of c £10m. Encouragingly, underlying adjusted EBITDA rose by 18% to £3.9m, underpinned by an effective cost-saving programme that reduced operating costs by 23%.

Revolution Beauty’s focus on its core portfolio is yielding results, with these products delivering 6% growth in H124, accelerating to 16% in Q2. Strategic partnerships with leading retailers (including Walmart and Amazon in the US, Boots in the UK, and DM Germany), combined with investments in innovation, such as the launch of new skincare ranges, position Revolution Beauty to drive renewed momentum in Q4 and beyond.

This is a pivotal moment for the business as it lays the groundwork for sustainable, global growth, which management expects will come through in its Q4. With a clear strategy Revolution Beauty is demonstrating its intent to cement its position as a leader in the mass beauty market.