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Arlo Technologies, Inc.

For the period ended Jun 28, 2026. Filed Aug 6, 2026.

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A company's report for each of its first three quarters. The financial statements are not audited. It shows how the business has moved since the last annual report, and what management says changed.

Jun 28, 2026 · Filed Aug 6, 2026

ARLO$12.34-16.8%Stored close · as of Nov 6, 2026

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2026-03-29; filed 2026-05-07.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2026-06-28; filed 2026-08-06.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

Compared 76 previous paragraphs and 79 current paragraphs.

53 unchanged; 18 reworded; 8 added; 5 removed; 0 previous and 0 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 12 previous and 12 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

Added paragraphs (8)

Current report

Subscriptions and services cost of revenue increased by 43.7% and 31.7% for the three and six months ended June 28, 2026, respectively, compared with the prior year periods. The increases were primarily driven by growth in subscriptions and services revenue and continued investments in platform services to support subscription-based business growth and improve customer experience.

Current report

Products cost of revenue increased by 6.8% and 11.5% for the three and six months ended June 28, 2026, respectively, compared with the prior year periods, The increases were primarily driven by higher product shipments and partially offset by an $8.0 million tariff refund recorded as a reduction of cost of revenue and coupled with lower freight-in costs resulting from increased use of ocean freight. For the six months ended June 28, 2026, the increase was also partially offset by lower product warranty and inventory reserves.

Current report

Subscriptions and services gross profit increased by $9.5 million and $28.4 million for the three and six months ended June 28, 2026, respectively, compared with the prior year periods. The increases were primarily driven by growth in subscriptions and services revenue, partially offset by higher subscriptions and services cost of revenue as we continued investing in platform services to support subscription-based business growth and improve customer experience.

Current report

Research and development expense increased by $11.8 million for the six months ended June 28, 2026 compared to the prior year period, primarily due to increases of $5.5 million in stock-based compensation and $3.5 million in payroll-related compensation, driven by headcount growth, as well as a $2.3 million increase in outside professional services as we continued to invest in platform services to support our subscription business.

Current report

Sales and marketing expense increased by $3.0 million for the three months ended June 28, 2026 compared to the prior year period, primarily due to increases of $0.8 million in stock-based compensation and $0.7 million in payroll-related compensation, driven by headcount growth, as well as increases of $0.6 million in marketing expenditures and $0.4 million in professional services as we continued to invest in customer experience improvements.

Current report

General and administrative expense increased by $6.8 million for the three months ended June 28, 2026 compared to the prior year period, primarily due to increases of $3.4 million in stock-based compensation and $0.8 million in payroll-related compensation, driven by headcount growth, as well as a $2.4 million increase in legal professional services.

Current report

Provision (benefit) for income taxes increased for the three and six months ended June 28, 2026 compared to the prior year periods, primarily due to higher pre-tax income in the current periods and the prior year three-month period’s income tax benefit. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 28, 2026 was lower than the U.S. federal income tax rate primarily due to earnings generated in lower-tax foreign jurisdictions and the continued impact of valuation allowances recorded against substantially all of our U.S. deferred tax assets and certain foreign tax attributes.
Removed paragraphs (5)

Previous report

Subscriptions and services cost of revenue increased by 19.7% for the three months ended March 29, 2026, compared to the prior year period, primarily due to subscriptions and services revenue growth, partially offset by cost savings as we optimize our cloud platform to improve customer experience which assists in reduced data storage and cloud compute costs.

Previous report

Products cost of revenue increased by 16.6% for the three months ended March 29, 2026, compared to the prior year period, primarily due to the increase in product shipments, partially offset by decreases in product warranty and inventory reserves, as well as the decrease in freight-in costs as a result of the utilization of ocean freight.

Previous report

Subscriptions and services gross profit increased by $18.8 million for the three months ended March 29, 2026, compared to the prior year period, primarily due to subscriptions and services revenue growth as a result of increases in cumulative paid accounts, continued increase in ARPU on retail subscriptions, and cost optimizations.

Previous report

Provision for income taxes decreased for the three months ended March 29, 2026, compared to the prior year period, primarily due to the elimination of the mandatory capitalization of research and development expenses, resulting in higher current deductions, lower taxable income and a reduced income tax provision. The higher effective tax rate for the three months ended March 29, 2026, compared to the U.S. federal income tax rate, is primarily driven by the shift from a relatively small pre-tax loss in the prior year period to a larger pre-tax profit in the current period.
Reworded paragraphs (18)

Previous wording

Since the launch of our first product in December 2014, we have shipped over 44.1 million smart security devices. As of March 29, 2026, the Arlo platform had approximately 13.1 million cumulative registered accounts across more than 100 countries around the world coupled with approximately 6.0 million cumulative paid accounts and annual recurring revenue (“ARR”) of $356.9 million.

Current wording

Since the launch of our first product in December 2014, we have shipped over 45.6 million smart security devices. As of June 28, 2026, the Arlo platform had approximately 13.6 million cumulative registered accounts across more than 100 countries around the world coupled with approximately 6.3 million cumulative paid accounts and annual recurring revenue (“ARR”) of $365.0 million.

Previous wording

We conduct business across three geographic regions—(i) the Americas; (ii) Europe, Middle-East and Africa (“EMEA”); and (iii) Asia Pacific (“APAC”)—and we primarily generate revenue by selling paid subscription services, as well as devices through retail, wholesale distribution, strategic partners, security solution providers, and Arlo’s direct to consumer store. For the three months ended March 29, 2026 and March 30, 2025, we generated total revenue of $150.4 million and $119.1 million, respectively, and income (loss) from operations was $7.6 million and $(1.5) million, respectively.

Current wording

We conduct business across three geographic regions—(i) the Americas; (ii) Europe, Middle-East and Africa (“EMEA”); and (iii) Asia Pacific (“APAC”)—and we primarily generate revenue by selling paid subscription services, as well as devices through retail, wholesale distribution, strategic partners, security solution providers, and Arlo’s direct to consumer store. For the three months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025, we generated total revenue of $155.9 million and $129.4 million, respectively, and income from operations was $2.5 million and $1.9 million, respectively. For the six months ended June 28, 2026 and June 29, 2025, we generated total revenue of $306.3 million and $248.5 million, respectively, and income from operations was $10.0 million and $0.5 million, respectively.

Previous wording

The U.S. government has implemented tariff measures affecting a broad range of imported materials, and these measures have been subject to change. While we are actively monitoring the changes in global trade policy and the effects they may have on our business and broader macroeconomic environment, we have not experienced a material impact on our financial position to date and do not expect them to have a material detrimental impact on our business operations in the near term. However, given the uncertainty surrounding global markets as a result of the fluid U.S. tariff policy, we do not have clarity at this point over the potential medium to long term impacts our business may face. We continue to monitor and evaluate these developments and assess their potential impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. The availability of certain goods could be affected if foreign suppliers choose to limit their exposure to U.S. markets in response to unfavorable trade policies, which could negatively impact our suppliers ability to deliver materials or manufacture equipment for us and, therefore, delay or impede our product deliveries. Furthermore, rising inflation, slower economic growth and increases in unemployment that may result from global trade disruptions could further deflate consumer demand and impact the demand for our products.

Current wording

The U.S. government has implemented tariff measures affecting a broad range of imported materials, and these measures have been subject to change. While we are actively monitoring the changes in global trade policy and the effects they may have on our business and broader macroeconomic environment, we do not expect them to have a material detrimental impact on our business operations in the near term. However, given the uncertainty surrounding global markets as a result of the fluid U.S. tariff policy, we do not have clarity at this point over the potential medium to long term impacts our business may face. We continue to monitor and evaluate these developments and assess their potential impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. The availability of certain goods could be affected if foreign suppliers choose to limit their exposure to U.S. markets in response to unfavorable trade policies, which could negatively impact our suppliers’ ability to deliver materials or manufacture equipment for us and, therefore, delay or impede our product deliveries. Furthermore, rising inflation, slower economic growth and increases in unemployment that may result from global trade disruptions could further deflate consumer demand and impact the demand for our products.

Previous wording

Subscriptions and services revenue increased by $21.3 million or 30.9%, for the three months ended March 29, 2026 compared to the prior year period, primarily due to a 22.6% increase in cumulative paid accounts and continued increase in average revenue per user (“ARPU”) on retail and direct paid subscription services driven by higher volume of annual plan renewals.

Current wording

Subscriptions and services revenue increased by $14.9 million or 19.0%, and $36.1 million or 24.6%, for the three and six months ended June 28, 2026, respectively, compared with the prior year periods. The increases were primarily driven by a 23.2% increase in cumulative paid accounts and the growth in average revenue per user (“ARPU”) on retail and direct paid subscription services, reflecting a higher volume of annual plan renewals.

Previous wording

Products revenue increased by $10.1 million or 20.0%, for the three months ended March 29, 2026 compared to the prior year period, primarily due to the increase in product shipments to our largest customer in EMEA due to stronger customer demand coupled with lower sales incentives and sales returns on retail that are both deemed to be reductions of revenue. The increase was partially offset by a reduction in average selling prices (“ASPs”) of our products in retail channels as we continue promotional activities to stimulate household acquisition and subscriber growth.

Current wording

Products revenue increased by $11.7 million or 22.8%, and $21.7 million or 21.4%, for the three and six months ended June 28, 2026, respectively, compared with the prior year periods. The increases were primarily driven by higher product shipments to our largest customer in EMEA, reflecting stronger customer demand, as well as lower sales incentives and sales returns in retail channels, both of which are recorded as reductions of revenue. These increases were partially offset by lower average selling prices (“ASPs”) for our products sold through retail channels as we continued promotional activities to stimulate household acquisition and subscriber growth.

Previous wording

Products gross profit improved by $1.1 million for the three months ended March 29, 2026, compared to the prior year period, primarily driven by lower product warranty and inventory reserves, as well as the decrease in freight-in costs due to the utilization of ocean freight. The improvement was partially offset by a reduction in the ASPs of our products in retail channel as we continue promotional activities to stimulate household acquisition and subscriber growth.

Current wording

Products gross profit increased by $7.6 million and $8.7 million for the three and six months ended June 28, 2026, respectively, compared with the prior year periods. The increases were primarily driven by the $8.0 million tariff refund recorded as a reduction of cost of revenue, lower freight-in costs resulting from increased use of ocean freight, and lower product warranty and inventory reserves. These increases were partially offset by lower ASPs for our products sold through retail channels as we continued promotional activities to stimulate household acquisition and subscriber growth.

Previous wording

Research and development expense increased by $6.6 million for the three months ended March 29, 2026, compared to the prior year period, primarily due to increases of $3.3 million in stock-based compensation as a result of the increase in our stock price; $2.5 million in payroll-related compensation as a result of headcount increases; and $0.5 million in outside professional services as we continued our investment in platform services.

Current wording

Research and development expense increased by $5.2 million for the three months ended June 28, 2026 compared to the prior year period, primarily due to increases of $2.2 million in stock-based compensation and $1.0 million in payroll-related compensation, driven by headcount growth, as well as a $1.6 million increase in outside professional services as we continued to invest in platform services to support our subscription business.

Previous wording

Sales and marketing expense increased by $2.5 million for the three months ended March 29, 2026, compared to the prior year period, primarily due to increases of $1.2 million in credit card and in-app processing fees as a result of the increase in paid accounts and focused efforts to improve our customer’s app experience; $0.9 million in marketing expenditures; and $0.2 million in professional services as we continued our investment in our customer experience improvement.

Current wording

Sales and marketing expense increased by $5.4 million for the six months ended June 28, 2026 compared to the prior year period, primarily due to increases of $1.5 million in marketing expenditures; $1.2 million in credit card and in-app processing fees, driven by an increase in paid accounts and focused efforts to improve the customer app experience; $0.9 million in stock-based compensation and $0.7 million in payroll-related compensation, driven by headcount growth; and $0.7 million in professional services as we continued to invest in customer experience improvements.

Previous wording

General and administrative expense increased by $0.4 million for the three months ended March 29, 2026, compared to the prior year period, primarily due to an increase of $2.0 million in legal professional services. The increase was partially offset by decreases of $0.8 million in payroll-related compensation as a result of headcount decreases and $0.6 million in IT and facilities overhead related to allocation associated with corporate infrastructure.

Current wording

General and administrative expense increased by $7.2 million for the six months ended June 28, 2026 compared to the prior year period, primarily due to increases of $2.5 million in stock-based compensation and $1.0 million in payroll-related compensation, driven by headcount growth, as well as a $4.4 million increase in legal professional services. The increase was partially offset by a $0.5 million decrease in IT and facilities overhead related to allocations associated with corporate infrastructure.

Previous wording

During the three months ended March 29, 2026, we sold our strategic long-term investment. Upon completion of the sale, we received total cash proceeds of $18.9 million and recognized a realized gain of $6.4 million, representing the excess of proceeds received over the carrying value of the investment.

Current wording

During the first fiscal quarter of 2026, we sold our strategic long-term investment. Upon completion of the sale, we received total cash proceeds of $18.9 million and recognized a realized gain of $6.4 million, representing the excess of proceeds received over the carrying value of the investment.

Previous wording

Interest income, net slightly decreased for the three months ended March 29, 2026 compared to the prior year period, primarily due to the declines in interest rates.

Current wording

Interest income, net slightly decreased for the three and six months ended June 28, 2026 compared to the prior year periods, primarily due to the decline in interest rates.

Previous wording

As of March 29, 2026, our cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $167.5 million and our unused borrowing capacity was $45.0 million based on the terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement. The proceeds of the borrowings under this credit facility may be used for working capital and general corporate purposes.

Current wording

As of June 28, 2026, our cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $141.1 million and our unused borrowing capacity was $45.0 million based on the terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement. The proceeds of the borrowings under this credit facility may be used for working capital and general corporate purposes.

Previous wording

We have a history of losses and may incur operating and net losses in the future. As of March 29, 2026, our accumulated deficit was $368.2 million. Historically, we have funded our principal business activities through cash flows generated from operations and available cash on hand.

Current wording

We have a history of losses and may incur operating and net losses in the future. As of June 28, 2026, our accumulated deficit was $365.1 million. Historically, we have funded our principal business activities through cash flows generated from operations and available cash on hand.

Previous wording

On February 3, 2026, our Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program of up to an aggregate of $50.0 million of shares, which commenced in March 2026 and is expected to continue through December 31, 2027 unless extended or shortened by the Board of Directors. During the three months ended March 29, 2026, we repurchased and subsequently retired 0.6 million shares of Arlo common stock for an aggregate repurchase of $8.0 million. As of March 29, 2026, $42.0 million remained available and authorized for future repurchases.

Current wording

On February 3, 2026, our Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program of up to an aggregate of $50.0 million of shares, which commenced in March 2026 and is expected to continue through December 31, 2027 unless extended or shortened by the Board of Directors. During the six months ended June 28, 2026, we repurchased and subsequently retired 2.3 million shares of Arlo common stock for an aggregate repurchase of $29.9 million. As of June 28, 2026, $20.1 million remained available and authorized for future repurchases.

Previous wording

Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by $3.1 million for the three months ended March 29, 2026 compared to the prior year period, primarily due to unfavorable working capital movements of (i) higher accounts receivable balance primarily due to strong product sales; (ii) higher inventory purchases; and (iii) increases in deferred revenue due to the growth in our paid accounts and subscription rates; partially offset by the increase in accounts payable balances mainly due to timing of payments; partially offset by improved profitability.

Current wording

Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by $0.5 million for the six months ended June 28, 2026 compared with the prior year period. The decrease was primarily driven by improved profitability offset by unfavorable working capital movements, including higher accounts receivable balances resulting from strong product sales and higher inventory purchases, which were partially offset by an increase in accounts payable balances, primarily due to the timing of payments.

Previous wording

Net cash used in investing activities was flat for the three months ended March 29, 2026 compared to the prior year period, primarily due to the payment for business combination offset by proceeds from the sale of our strategic investment and higher net proceeds from our available-for-sale securities investment.

Current wording

Net cash used in investing activities increased by $17.4 million for the six months ended June 28, 2026 compared with the prior year period. The increase was primarily attributable to cash paid for business acquisitions and lower net proceeds from available-for-sale securities, partially offset by proceeds from the sale of a strategic investment.

Previous wording

Net cash used in financing activities decreased by $7.3 million for the three months ended March 29, 2026 compared to the prior year period, primarily due to lower stock repurchases offset by lower proceeds from employee stock plans.

Current wording

Net cash used in financing activities increased by $14.5 million for the six months ended June 28, 2026 compared with the prior year period, primarily due to higher repurchases of common stock.

Previous wording

For a complete description of what we believe to be the critical accounting policies and estimates used in the preparation of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates during the three months ended March 29, 2026, other than as discussed in Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements, in the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report.

Current wording

For a complete description of what we believe to be the critical accounting policies and estimates used in the preparation of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates during the six months ended June 28, 2026, other than as discussed in Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Pronouncements, in the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report.