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Oddity Tech’s Silent Margin Squeeze: Lower Orders, Higher CPAs, And Free Cash Burn!

Oddity, a company operating in the digital beauty and wellness space, reported a challenging first quarter in 2026 due primarily to a technical disruption affecting customer acquisition costs (CPAs) with its largest advertising partner. The company experienced a 26% decline in net revenue year-over-year, driven mainly by a 50% drop in first orders, reflecting a considerable reduction in acquisition efficiency. Despite the negative impact, Oddity revealed an encouraging sequential improvement in CPA during May, which decreased approximately 28% from April levels, marking the first positive trend after months of deterioration. Management attributes the elevated CPAs to an algorithmic issue on the advertising partner’s platform, rather than brand saturation or broader market dynamics. This technical problem led to lower-quality audiences being targeted, raising bounce rates and compressing unit economics.