Peloton posts first annual net profit but shares drop 13% as fiscal 2027 revenue forecast of $2.3B-$2.4B misses estimates
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Peloton posts first annual net profit but shares drop 13% as fiscal 2027 revenue forecast of $2.3B-$2.4B misses estimates

Peloton reported its first annual net profit of $63.2 million for fiscal 2026, a turnaround from a $118.9 million loss the previous year. However, shares fell 13% after the company projected fiscal 2027 revenue of $2.3B-$2.4B, missing analyst expectations of $2.42B.

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Peloton's fiscal 2026 marked a significant milestone as the company achieved its first annual profit of $63.2 million, recovering from a $118.9 million loss the previous year. Despite this success, shares dropped 13% in premarket trading due to a disappointing revenue forecast for fiscal 2027.

The company anticipates revenue between $2.3 billion and $2.4 billion for fiscal 2027, which is a 4% decline from the $2.446 billion reported in fiscal 2026. This forecast fell short of analyst expectations of $2.42 billion, leading to investor concerns.8

In the fourth quarter ending June 30, Peloton reported a profit of $61.6 million, or 13 cents per diluted share, compared to $21.6 million, or 5 cents per share, a year earlier. Revenue for the quarter was $607.7 million, nearly flat from $606.9 million in the same period last year.

CEO Peter Stern described fiscal 2026 as a "landmark" year, stating, "This was the year where Peloton sort of grew up." However, he acknowledged challenges in subscriber growth, with paid connected fitness subscriptions declining by 247,000 to 2.553 million.3

Looking ahead, Peloton expects adjusted EBITDA to rise to between $475 million and $525 million and aims for a free cash flow target of at least $350 million in fiscal 2027, despite the anticipated revenue decline.

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“The company expects adjusted EBITDA of $475 million to $525 million in fiscal 2027, up from $468.2 million, and targets at least $350 million in free cash flow. Paid connected fitness subscriptions fell 8.8% to 2.553 million, and CEO Peter Stern acknowledged net subscriber additions are not yet positive.”
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“Peloton on Thursday, posting a $63.2 million profit for the year ended June 30, 2026 — a reversal from a $118.9 million loss in the prior year.”
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“Peloton (PTON) Q4 2026 earnings Menu Key Points - Peloton posted its first annual profit ever in fiscal 2026 under CEO Peter Stern, capping off years of efforts to get costs in line with sales.”
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“forecast revenue for the fiscal 2027 year that came in below estimates, marking the latest setback for the fitness technology company.”
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