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Ashley Owens
KeyBanc Capital Markets
4 questions for AKA
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Eric Beder
SCC Research
4 questions for AKA
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Dana Telsey
Telsey Advisory Group
2 questions for AKA
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Randal Konik
Jefferies LLC
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Ryan Meyers
Lake Street Capital Markets
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Jonna Kim
TD Cowen
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Recent press releases and 8-K filings for AKA.
a.k.a. Brands discusses brand strategies, financial performance, and future growth at KeyBanc Conference
AKA
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
New Projects/Investments
Debt Issuance
- Princess Polly is expanding its omnichannel strategy through new physical stores (including its first Australia store) and wholesale partnerships with Nordstrom and ASOS, while also leveraging TikTok Shop and TikTok Lives for customer engagement.
- Petal & Pup is focused on wholesale expansion, achieving significant success with Nordstrom and entering international markets like India (Nykaa) and Australia (David Jones).
- Culture Kings is improving gross margin and profitability by implementing a test and repeat model for its streetwear brands and plans further US store openings and wholesale opportunities.
- The company achieved 110 basis points of gross margin expansion in Q3, reaching a five-year high, driven by supply chain diversification and mid-single-digit price increases. Q3 EBITDA was $7 million, and the company is focused on cost management and debt reduction, aiming for less than 2x leverage.
- a.k.a. Brands is actively adopting AI for various functions, including image editing, product descriptions, and instant checkout (Princess Polly with ChatGPT), and has refinanced its credit facility with extended maturities.
Dec 12, 2025, 4:15 PM
a.k.a. Brands Discusses Brand Performance, Strategic Expansion, and Financial Improvements at KeyBanc Conference
AKA
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
New Projects/Investments
Debt Issuance
- Princess Polly, representing half of the portfolio's sales, continues to drive growth through its online presence and successful expansion into physical retail, with stores generating strong customer response and a halo effect on online business.
- Petal & Pup is rapidly expanding its reach through wholesale partnerships, including being in all Nordstrom doors within 12 months and launching internationally with Nykaa in India and David Jones in Australia.
- Culture Kings and mnml are improving profitability by adopting a "Test and Repeat" model to manage inventory risk and are leveraging cultural marketing activations (e.g., F1, WWE) to build brand heat and drive sales.
- Despite supply chain transition challenges in Q3 and early Q4 that caused temporary out-of-stocks, inventory levels normalized by early Q4, leading to positive low single-digit comps for Q2 to date.
- The company reported 110 basis points of gross margin expansion in Q3, reaching a five-year high, attributed to supply chain diversification and U.S. price increases, and has refinanced its credit facility with a long-term goal of less than two times leverage.
Dec 12, 2025, 4:15 PM
AKA Brands Reports Q3 Sales Decline and Lowered 2025 Guidance
AKA
Earnings
Guidance Update
Demand Weakening
- AKA Brands reported a 1.9% year-over-year decline in net sales to $147.08 million and net losses widened to $4.96 million in the third quarter, missing expectations due to new tariffs and ongoing supply chain challenges.
- The company posted a quarterly loss of $0.46 per share, which was worse than the consensus estimate of a $0.44 loss and an increase from a $0.37 loss per share a year ago.
- Due to these setbacks, AKA Brands lowered its full-year sales and profit guidance.
- Despite the overall sales challenges, the Princess Polly label and strong demand in Australia and New Zealand helped maintain retail margins, and the company is actively managing debt refinancing and expanding retail locations.
Nov 6, 2025, 10:23 AM
AKA Brands Reports Q3 2025 Results and Updates Full-Year Guidance
AKA
Earnings
Guidance Update
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
- AKA Brands reported net sales of $147 million for Q3 2025, representing a 1.9% decline year over year, and adjusted EBITDA of $7 million.
- The company's gross margin increased 110 basis points to 59.1% in Q3 2025.
- Sales were impacted by temporary supply chain disruptions that led to out-of-stocks, although inventory levels have since improved, and Q4 growth to date net sales are tracking positive low single digits.
- AKA Brands refinanced its credit facility, extending the maturity of its $85 million term loan and $35 million revolving credit capacity to 2028.
- For the full year 2025, the company now expects net sales between $598 million and $602 million and adjusted EBITDA between $23 million and $23.5 million.
Nov 5, 2025, 9:30 PM
a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results and Updates Full-Year Guidance
AKA
Earnings
Guidance Update
Debt Issuance
- a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. reported net sales of $147.1 million for the third quarter of 2025, a 1.9% decrease compared to $149.9 million in the third quarter of 2024.
- The company's net loss was $(5.0) million, or $(0.46) per share, in Q3 2025, compared to a net loss of $(5.4) million, or $(0.51) per share, in Q3 2024.
- Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025 was $7.0 million, down from $8.2 million in the third quarter of 2024.
- Strategic initiatives advanced during the quarter include debt refinancing, the opening of Princess Polly's 11th store, and sourcing optimization.
- The full-year 2025 outlook was updated, with net sales guidance revised to $598 - $602 million and Adjusted EBITDA to $23.0 - $23.5 million.
Nov 5, 2025, 9:08 PM
A.K.A. Brands Holding Corp. Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results and Updates FY 2025 Guidance
AKA
Earnings
Guidance Update
Demand Weakening
- A.K.A. Brands Holding Corp. reported net sales of $147.1 million for the third quarter of 2025, a 1.9% decrease from the prior year, resulting in a net loss of $(5.0) million or $(0.46) per share.
- Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025 was $7.0 million, down from $8.2 million in Q3 2024, despite an improvement in gross margin to 59.1% from 58.0%.
- The company advanced key strategic initiatives, including debt refinancing, Princess Polly’s retail expansion, and sourcing optimization.
- A.K.A. Brands Holding Corp. updated its full-year 2025 net sales outlook to $598 - $602 million and Adjusted EBITDA to $23.0 - $23.5 million, both representing a reduction from previous guidance.
Nov 5, 2025, 9:05 PM
AKA Brands Refinances Credit Facility, Extends Debt Maturity
AKA
Debt Issuance
- AKA Brands announced the successful refinancing of its credit facility, effective October 14, 2025, which extends the maturity of its debt and enhances financial flexibility.
- The new credit agreement provides an $85 million term loan and approximately $35 million in revolving credit capacity, replacing the company's existing facility.
- The maturity of both the term loan and revolving credit facility has been extended to October 14, 2028.
- The new facility bears interest at SOFR plus 3.25-3.75% per annum.
Oct 15, 2025, 8:15 PM
AKA Brands Discusses Omnichannel Growth and Financial Outlook at Gateway Conference 2025
AKA
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
New Projects/Investments
Guidance Update
- AKA Brands operates an omnichannel portfolio of four brands (Princess Polly, Petal and Pop, Culture Kings, Minimal) focused on the next-generation consumer, utilizing a data-driven "test and repeat" merchandising model, influencer marketing, and an asset-light operational structure.
- The company is actively expanding its physical presence, with Princess Polly opening its 11th US store and planning 8-10 more next year, while Petal and Pop has successfully expanded into all 93 Nordstrom doors. Culture Kings also opened a flagship store in Las Vegas in November 2023.
- AKA Brands reported 9.5% overall growth on a constant currency basis and 14% US growth in Q2. For the full year 2025, the company projects sales between $608 million and $612 million and EBITDA between $24.5 million and $27.5 million.
- Current earnings per share are impacted by amortization from past acquisitions and tariffs, but the company anticipates becoming EPS positive quickly with increased scale. To mitigate tariff impacts, AKA Brands has diversified its sourcing away from China and implemented pricing actions.
Sep 3, 2025, 8:18 PM
a.k.a. Brands Provides Business Update and Financial Guidance at Gateway Conference
AKA
Guidance Update
New Projects/Investments
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
- a.k.a. Brands reported 9.5% overall growth on a constant currency basis and 14% growth in the U.S. for Q2, with full-year sales guidance of $608-$612 million and EBITDA guidance of $24.5-$27.5 million.
- The company is expanding its omnichannel presence, with its largest brand, Princess Polly, having opened 11 U.S. stores since September 2023 and planning 8-10 more next year, while both Princess Polly and Petal & Pup are now in all Nordstrom stores.
- a.k.a. Brands utilizes a differentiated operating model centered on data-driven "test and repeat" merchandising and social media-led influencer marketing, focusing on smaller, authentic influencers.
- To mitigate tariff impacts, the company has diversified its sourcing predominantly out of China, moved to a dual-sourcing strategy, and implemented pricing actions in May for its U.S. business.
Sep 3, 2025, 7:00 PM
AKA Brands Provides Business Update and Full-Year Guidance
AKA
Guidance Update
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
New Projects/Investments
- AKA Brands manages a portfolio of four brands, including Princess Polly and Culture Kings, utilizing a data-driven "test and repeat" merchandising model and influencer marketing.
- For Q2, the company achieved 9.5% overall growth on a constant currency basis and 14% U.S. growth.
- AKA Brands projects full-year sales for 2025 to be between $608 million and $612 million, with EBITDA expected to range from $24.5 million to $27.5 million.
- The company is expanding its omnichannel presence, with Princess Polly now operating 11 U.S. stores and plans for 8-10 more next year, while Petal & Pup has expanded into all 93 Nordstrom doors.
- To address tariffs, AKA Brands is diversifying its sourcing away from China and implemented pricing actions in May.
Sep 3, 2025, 7:00 PM
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