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Peloton Posts Surprise Profit, Cuts 6% of Staff

Its surprise profit sets the stage for a $2.4–2.5 billion revenue target that exceeds analyst estimates.

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Overview

  • Peloton posted a $21.6 million net profit for its fiscal fourth quarter, reversing a $30.5 million loss a year earlier and beating EPS and revenue forecasts.
  • The company will eliminate 6 percent of its global workforce as part of a cost restructuring designed to deliver $100 million in additional run-rate savings next fiscal year.
  • Peloton forecast full-year 2026 revenue between $2.4 billion and $2.5 billion, outpacing analysts’ consensus of $2.41 billion despite a projected sales dip in the current quarter.
  • Operating expenses declined 20 percent year-over-year in Q4, while connected fitness gross margin climbed nine percentage points to 17.3 percent.
  • CEO Peter Stern signaled a renewed growth push through expanding micro-stores, growing the pre-owned hardware marketplace and sharpening focus on subscription and wellness offerings.