ODDITY Tech's 22% Plunge Defies Strong Q2 Earnings and $300M Trading Volume Surge Ranking 399th in Market Activity

On August 5, 2025, ODDITY Tech (ODD) closed with a 22.04% decline, despite reporting Q2 earnings and sales that exceeded estimates. The stock saw a 129.27% surge in trading volume to $0.30 billion, ranking 399th in market activity. The company’s Q2 results highlighted 25.1% year-over-year net sales growth to $241.1 million, driven by a 29.6% increase in direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales. However, rising SG&A expenses by 36.3% and a narrowing operating margin to 23.7% signaled underlying cost pressures.

ODDITY’s strategic focus on AI-driven personalization and international expansion supported double-digit online sales growth for core brands IL MAKIAGE and SpoiledChild. The firm also advanced its biotech R&D through ODDITY Labs and secured $600 million in funding via an exchangeable note offering. These moves reinforced investor confidence in its long-term vision, including upcoming launches in medical dermatology and broader healthcare segments.

Financially, the company maintained a strong liquidity position with $656.8 million in cash and $351.2 million in shareholders’ equity. Despite raising 2025 guidance to $799–$804 million in net sales, the adjusted EBITDA margin is projected to decline to 28.8% for the year. The firm expects Q3 net sales of $144–$146 million, reflecting 21–23% year-over-year growth, though gross margins are anticipated to contract further to 68%.

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