Here’s What Pressured Revolve Group (RVLV)

Soumya Eswaran

Tue, May 13, 2025, 7:46 AM 3 min read

The London Company, an investment management company, released “The London Company Small Cap Strategy” first quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. U.S. equities experienced a correction in 1Q25 due to macro risks, weak economic growth, and inflation. The fund declined 6.9% (-7.1%, net) compared to a 9.5% decrease in the Russell 2000 Index. The positive impact of stock selection contributed to the strategy's relative performance in the quarter, partially offset by sector exposure. For more information on the fund’s top picks in 2025, please check its top five holdings.

In its first-quarter 2025 investor letter, The London Company Small Cap Strategy highlighted stocks such as Revolve Group, Inc. (NYSE:RVLV). Revolve Group, Inc. (NYSE:RVLV) is an online fashion retailer for millennial and Generation Z consumers. The one-month return of Revolve Group, Inc. (NYSE:RVLV) was -0.42%, and its shares lost 11.97% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On May 12, 2025, Revolve Group, Inc. (NYSE:RVLV) stock closed at $19.79 per share with a market capitalization of $1.441 billion.

The London Company Small Cap Strategy stated the following regarding Revolve Group, Inc. (NYSE:RVLV) in its Q1 2025 investor letter:

"Revolve Group, Inc. (NYSE:RVLV) - RVLV sold off heavily in the first quarter as tariff developments pressured sentiment. The company reported notable sales and margin momentum. We remain confident in the company due to its premium-priced retailer status, high full-price sell-through rate, and proven ability to pass through tariffs in 2019. Additionally. RVLV's self-help initiatives targeting operating expenses should help offset any gross margin challenges."

A modern fashion boutique lit up with neon display signs.

Revolve Group, Inc. (NYSE:RVLV) is not on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 24 hedge fund portfolios held Revolve Group, Inc. (NYSE:RVLV) at the end of the fourth quarter compared to 18 in the third quarter. In the first quarter, Revolve Group, Inc. (NYSE:RVLV) reported net sales of $297 million, marking a 10% increase from Q1 2024. While we acknowledge the potential of Revolve Group, Inc. (NYSE:RVLV) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is as promising as NVIDIA but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.