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a.k.a. Brands Holding · Q1 2025 earnings
Q1 2025 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
a.k.a. Brands reported a net loss of $8.4 million in Q1 2025 despite achieving 10.1% revenue growth year-over-year and improved gross margin.
a.k.a. Brands started fiscal 2025 strong with revenue of $128.7 million, a 10.1% increase from Q1 2024, driven by growth in U.S. and Australia/New Zealand markets. Despite higher gross margin and adjusted EBITDA improvements, the company reported a net loss of $8.4 million.
- Revenue grew 10.1% year-over-year to $128.7 million, led by U.S. sales up 14.2%
- Net loss narrowed slightly to $8.4 million from $8.9 million in Q1 2024
- Adjusted EBITDA improved to $2.7 million with a margin of 2.1%
- Active customers rose 7.8% year-over-year to 4.13 million
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
a.k.a. Brands · Revenue · Quarterly
$129M
Forward guidance
For Q2 2025, a.k.a. Brands expects revenue between $154M and $158M and adjusted EBITDA of $7M to $8M. The company remains focused on strategic expansion and brand momentum, particularly through store growth and wholesale partnerships.
Tailwinds
- Projected Q2 revenue range: $154M to $158M
- Adjusted EBITDA expected to improve to $7M–$8M in Q2
- Active customer growth continues, up 7.8% YoY
- New Princess Polly stores outperforming expectations
- Solid wholesale expansion with Nordstrom
Headwinds
- Ongoing net losses despite top-line growth
- Operating expenses remain high, especially in G&A
- Increased debt to $119.9M due to store investments
- Free cash flow remains negative at -$1.9M
- Rest of World revenue declined 19% YoY
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2025
-1.7%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.5%
Avg return
5 days after
-3.8%
Avg return
30 days after
57%
13 / 23 earnings
Positive
+59.5%
Q1 2025
Best reaction
-38.4%
Q4 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +2.5% | -7.6% | -19.0% | |
| Q4 2025 | -4.5% | -3.9% | +1.8% | |
| Q3 2025 | +3.3% | -1.3% | -16.0% | |
| Q1 2025 | +59.5% | +55.3% | +38.9% | |
| Q4 2024 | -13.0% | -19.5% | -10.7% | |
| Q3 2024 | -0.1% | -14.9% | -17.3% | |
| Q2 2024 | +8.5% | +19.0% | +38.5% | |
| Q1 2024 | +23.5% | +53.1% | -4.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | -14.3% | -26.1% | -19.8% | |
| Q3 2023 | -21.3% | -20.3% | +30.0% | |
| Q2 2023 | -21.7% | -30.4% | -6.2% | |
| Q1 2023 | +10.6% | +6.7% | +34.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | -38.4% | -45.4% | -68.8% | |
| Q3 2022 | +17.3% | +27.6% | +5.8% | |
| Q2 2022 | +4.1% | +19.5% | +9.7% | |
| Q1 2022 | -5.6% | +9.8% | +14.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | -32.1% | -43.6% | -41.3% | |
| Q4 2021 | -32.1% | -43.6% | -41.3% | |
| Q3 2020 | +3.1% | +10.8% | -3.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | +3.1% | +10.8% | -3.1% | |
| Q4 2020 | +3.1% | +10.8% | -3.1% | |
| Q3 2021 | +3.1% | +10.8% | -3.1% | |
| Q1 2021 | +3.1% | +10.8% | -3.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2020 | — | — | — |
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