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Jim Cramer on Reformation (REF): “It Should Be Higher Than It Is”

Jim Cramer expressed optimism about Reformation Inc. (REF) during Mad Money, citing strong financial performance. REF reported Q2 2026 revenue of $155.2M, up 24.1% YoY, with gross margins at 66.7%. Net income rose to $12.4M from $6.9M YoY. Management reaffirmed full-year guidance, projecting revenue of $602M-$606M and adjusted EBITDA margins of 14%-14.2%. Despite sector headwinds, Cramer noted the stock's potential.

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Published Sep 18, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$REFBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

The earnings beat and raised guidance provide fresh data for valuation models.

02

Market read

First‑report earnings with solid growth; traders can act on updated guidance.

03

What to watch

Potential tariff volatility and consumer spending slowdown may curb future growth.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post‑earnings release today

Background

Reformation recently IPO'd and is navigating a weak apparel environment.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$REFBullishHigh confidence
Context

Q2 2026 earnings report showing 24.1% YoY revenue growth to $155.2M and raised full‑year revenue guidance to $602‑$606M.

Expected impact

Potential short‑term rally as investors reprice higher guidance.

Evidence & confidence

Revenue beat and upgraded guidance address previous valuation discounts; short interest remains modest, suggesting upside bias.

Market effects

Sector

Positive earnings may lift peer apparel stocks but sector headwinds remain.

Regional

U.S. consumer discretionary sector could see modest lift.

Global

Limited to apparel and consumer discretionary investors.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Sector weakness and high wholesale exposure could pressure margins despite growth.

Key entities

  • company
    Reformation Inc.

    Apparel retailer that just reported Q2 2026 results.

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