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RH Raises Annual Revenue Forecast on Luxury Expansion

Wall Street Journal US Business •
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RH raised its annual revenue growth forecast to a range of 4.5% to 8%, nudging up the lower bound from its previous 4% estimate. Management also bumped the adjusted EBITDA margin forecast to between 14.2% and 16%. These revisions signal confidence in the company's ability to scale its high-end operations.

Growth depends heavily on the rollout of RH Estates, a new venture targeting the ultra-luxury home furnishings market. The company expects business to accelerate during the second half of the fiscal year. This projected surge relies on a combination of new store openings and a reduction in current order backlogs.

Short-term results appear softer, as current quarter revenue growth of 0.5% to 2.5% misses the 4.6% growth analysts expected. Despite the quarterly lag, the company is betting on luxury expansion to drive long-term margins. The shift toward higher-priced offerings targets a wealthier demographic less sensitive to economic swings.

This strategy moves the retailer further away from mass-market furniture toward a specialized luxury model. The company is now prioritizing margin expansion through the RH Estates concept to offset slower immediate growth.