Steve Frankel's questions to Sonos Inc (SONO) leadership • Q3 2025
Question
Steve Frankel from Rosenblatt Securities asked about Sonos's new product introduction cadence, the balance between hardware and software innovation, and whether the company's cost-cutting initiatives are nearing completion.
Answer
CEO Tom Conrad affirmed that a cadence of two new hardware products per year remains the goal, but noted a temporary 'lull' in hardware releases due to a focus on software. He stated that new hardware introductions would resume in fiscal 2026, with software enhancements driving near-term value. CFO Saori Casey added that the company's cost optimization efforts are an ongoing 'transformation' journey with more work to be done.