Navigating Market Challenges: Sonos Exceeds Expectations, Cuts Costs Amid Revenue Decline

Sonos Inc reported Q3 revenue of $345 million, exceeding guidance and achieving positive adjusted EBITDA of $36 million. The company attributed its performance to higher revenue and lower operating expenses, showcasing effective financial management. Despite a 13% year-over-year revenue decline, Sonos maintained its market leadership in wireless home audio and introduced new AI-powered voice enhancement features and software upgrades. The company faced challenges from tariff impacts and cyclical market downturns, but projects Q4 revenue between $260 million and $290 million.

Sonos Inc. (NASDAQ: SONO) reported its third-quarter fiscal 2025 results, highlighting a solid performance despite a 13% year-over-year revenue decline. The company reported Q3 revenue of $345 million, exceeding guidance and achieving positive adjusted EBITDA of $36 million. This was driven by higher revenue and lower operating expenses, demonstrating effective financial management [1].

Tom Conrad, Sonos' Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Q3 was a solid step forward for Sonos. We’re returning to our founding principles of craftsmanship, customer-first design, and innovation while advancing our vision of Sonos as a platform where hardware and software come together to deliver unique, seamless experiences." Saori Casey, Sonos' Chief Financial Officer, added, "Q3 was another quarter of solid execution, with revenue above the high end of our guidance, and Adjusted EBITDA at the high end of the range" [1].

The company attributed its performance to higher revenue and lower operating expenses, showcasing effective financial management. Despite a 13% year-over-year revenue decline, Sonos maintained its market leadership in wireless home audio and introduced new AI-powered voice enhancement features and software upgrades [1].

However, the company faced challenges from tariff impacts and cyclical market downturns. Despite these challenges, Sonos projects Q4 revenue between $260 million and $290 million [1].

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[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sonos-reports-third-quarter-fiscal-200100326.html