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A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. (AMRK)·Q4 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q4 FY2025 revenue was $2.51B and diluted EPS was $0.41; gross profit rose 90% YoY to $81.7M as DTC mix and recent acquisitions lifted margin to 3.25% from 1.70% YoY .
  • Versus consensus, AMRK missed Q4 revenue ($2.51B vs $2.91B*) and was slightly below EPS ($0.41 vs $0.44*), but EBITDA beat ($29.2M vs $24.8M*) as mix improved and integration synergies emerged . Values retrieved from S&P Global*.
  • Sequentially, Q4 rebounded from Q3: gross profit +99%, EBITDA to $29.2M from $1.3M, and net income to $10.3M from a $(8.5)M loss, despite lower revenue and higher SG&A due to consolidation of acquired brands .
  • Management emphasized integration progress (AMGL automation, Pinehurst logistics migration) and countercyclical luxury/collectibles tailwinds (Stack’s Bowers $62M sale), while flagging tariff/backwardation and carry-cost headwinds as ongoing risks .
  • Dividend maintained at $0.20 per share; cadence updated to declare beginning with fiscal Q2 2026 around earnings announcements (potential signal of discipline and transparency) .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • Gross margin inflected on DTC mix and acquisitions: Q4 gross margin rose to 3.25% from 1.36% in Q3 and 1.70% in Q4 FY2024, driven by SGB, SGI, Pinehurst, and AMS consolidation .
  • Integration execution: “We completed the migration of Pinehurst’s logistics operations… to AMGL… cost saving synergies… optimize expenses, create greater operating leverage” .
  • Countercyclical luxury momentum: “Largest sale in history… $62 million… rare coin auction… benefiting on the higher margin rare coin side” (Stack’s Bowers) .

What Went Wrong

  • Revenue miss and diluted EPS below consensus: $2.51B vs $2.91B*; $0.41 vs $0.44* as premiums remained range-bound and ounces sold fell YoY . Values retrieved from S&P Global*.
  • Elevated SG&A from consolidation: Q4 SG&A +135% YoY to $53.4M on compensation, advertising, professional fees, facilities, and card fees; D&A +201% YoY (acquired intangibles) .
  • Macro/tariff/headwinds: Backwardation and tariff uncertainty disrupted hedges and increased carry costs; management cited ongoing challenges and disinformation-driven volatility .

Financial Results

MetricQ2 FY2025Q3 FY2025Q4 FY2025
Revenue ($USD)$2,742,345,000 $3,009,125,000 $2,512,048,000
Gross Profit ($USD)$44,767,000 $41,017,000 $81,689,000
Gross Margin (%)1.63% 1.36% 3.25%
Net Income ($USD)$6,558,000 $(8,546,000) $10,324,000
Diluted EPS ($USD)$0.27 $(0.36) $0.41
Adjusted Net Income Before Taxes (Non-GAAP) ($USD)$13,363,000 $5,749,000 $19,163,000
EBITDA (Non-GAAP) ($USD)$16,224,000 $1,286,000 $29,153,000

Estimates vs Actuals (Wall Street consensus – S&P Global)

MetricQ2 FY2025 EstimateQ2 FY2025 ActualQ3 FY2025 EstimateQ3 FY2025 ActualQ4 FY2025 EstimateQ4 FY2025 Actual
Revenue ($USD)$2,378,398,200*$2,742,345,000 $2,663,591,000*$3,009,125,000 $2,907,938,500*$2,512,048,000
Primary EPS ($USD)$0.572*$0.27 $0.455*$(0.36) $0.44*$0.41
EBITDA ($USD)$25,973,500*$16,224,000 $22,488,330*$1,286,000 $24,838,670*$29,153,000

Note: “Primary EPS” from S&P may reflect normalized methodology; company-reported diluted EPS shown for actuals. Values retrieved from S&P Global*.

Segment/Mix Highlights

Mix MetricQ4 FY2024Q4 FY2025
DTC % of Revenue17% 26%
DTC % of Gross Profit51% 63%
JMB % of Revenue15% 13%
JMB % of Gross Profit42% 20%

KPIs (Selected Operating Metrics)

KPIQ4 FY2024Q3 FY2025Q4 FY2025
Gold Ounces Sold448,000 432,000 346,000
Silver Ounces Sold25,421,000 15,702,000 15,664,000
Secured Loans Receivable ($)$113,067,000 $86,512,000 $94,037,000
DTC New Customers570,300 899,600 108,900
DTC Active Customers114,600 140,700 170,600
DTC Total Customers3,066,800 4,087,100 4,196,000
DTC AOV ($)$2,890 $3,084 $2,443
JMB AOV ($)$2,639 $1,994 $2,415
CyberMetals AUM ($)$7,300,000 $9,700,000 $10,700,000

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
Company Revenue/MarginsFY/Q4 FY2025Not providedNot providedMaintained “no quantitative guidance” posture
Dividend per ShareOngoing$0.20 quarterly (reaffirmed Q3 FY2025) $0.20 for Dec 2, 2025 payment; cadence to declare beginning with fiscal Q2 2026 around earnings Maintained amount; timing policy updated
Trading Credit Facility Revolving CommitmentFY2025$457M (amended in Q2 FY2025) $467M (amended in Q3 FY2025) Raised by $10M

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicQ2 FY2025 (Previous Mentions)Q3 FY2025 (Previous Mentions)Q4 FY2025 (Current Period)Trend
Integration & Logistics (AMGL)Nearing completion of AMGL expansion Centralized ops poised for efficiencies Pinehurst logistics migrated; AMGL “95% complete” infra; software integration ongoing Execution progressing; cost leverage rising
Tariffs/Backwardation & Carry CostsElevated prices/subdued demand; exploring M&A Tariff-driven backwardation; trading losses; higher product financing rates Continued challenges; tariff uncertainty disrupted hedges, carry costs high; backwardation episodes persist Persistent headwind
Premium Spreads & MixPremiums constrained; GP down YoY Premiums remained tight; GP pressure Range-bound premiums, but margin uplift from DTC/acquisitions Mix improving despite spreads
International/Asia ExpansionDTC presence in Singapore; advancing Asia reach LPM retail/wholesale ops running LPM fully operational in Singapore; onboarding new products/customers Expanding footprint
Collectibles/Luxury CountercyclicalitySGI/Stack’s Bowers deal announced Completed SGI/Pinehurst acquisitions Rare coin auction $62M record; benefiting from higher-margin segments Strong tailwind
Secured LendingStableNoted pressuresUptick in loans/draws; loan book >$100M in recent weeks Improving demand

Management Commentary

  • “Our fourth quarter results underscore the resilience of our business… generating GAAP net income of $10.3 million and diluted EPS of $0.41 per share.”
  • “We completed the migration of Pinehurst’s logistics operations… one example of the key cost saving synergies… scale and efficiencies… help to optimize expenses, create greater operating leverage.”
  • “With a broader and more diversified platform… we enter the new fiscal year well-positioned to capture growth across multiple channels.”
  • “AMGL… is operational… mostly complete… increased capacity and cost savings… onboard a number of new clients… take market share when the market heats up.”
  • “Rare coin side is very strong right now… $62 million sale… strategy is sound… benefiting on the higher margin rare coin side.”

Q&A Highlights

  • Cycle and demand environment: Volatility/fear support business; equities strength and central bank demand have not yet triggered retail FOMO; inventory levels to be reduced to lower carry costs .
  • Tariffs/backwardation impact: Tariff uncertainty disrupted hedging and financing; episodes of backwardation raised near-term premiums (e.g., 1,000 oz bars premium in NY) while one-ounce rounds remained compressed .
  • M&A appetite: Pipeline remains open; after digesting SGI/Pinehurst/AMS, management would pursue opportunities balancing capital between inventory and acquisitions .
  • Logistics/tech: AMGL upgrade ~95% complete, infrastructure done; continuing software and IT integration to unify DTC brands .
  • International mix: LPM in Hong Kong/Singapore expanding; access to higher-margin products in Southeast Asia; onboarding new clients .

Estimates Context

  • Q4 FY2025 vs consensus: Revenue $2.51B vs $2.91B* (miss); EPS $0.41 vs $0.44* (slight miss); EBITDA $29.2M vs $24.8M* (beat) . Values retrieved from S&P Global*.
  • Sequentially vs Q3 FY2025, revenue beat consensus and EPS missed materially due to tariff/backwardation and one-time acquisition effects; EBITDA missed in Q3 but rebounded in Q4 . Values retrieved from S&P Global*.
  • Note: S&P “Primary EPS” actuals may reflect normalized methodology; company GAAP diluted EPS differs (e.g., FY2025 diluted EPS $0.71 vs S&P FY Primary EPS actual 1.6775*). Values retrieved from S&P Global*.

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Margin mix shift is tangible: DTC and collectibles/luxury drove Q4 gross margin to 3.25%, supporting EBITDA beat despite revenue shortfall; focus on integration synergies and SG&A discipline is critical .
  • Macro risks remain central to near-term trading: Tariffs/backwardation and carry costs can swing quarterly profitability; inventory/carry reductions should mitigate volatility over coming quarters .
  • Collectibles and secured lending as buffers: Stack’s Bowers momentum and Secured Lending uptick provide countercyclical ballast in a slow bullion environment .
  • Watch operational execution: AMGL consolidation and cross-brand marketing/IT integration should unlock operating leverage; track SG&A trajectory and amortization headwinds from acquired intangibles .
  • Capital flexibility intact: Revolver raised to $467M, dividend maintained at $0.20, declaration cadence aligned with earnings starting fiscal Q2 2026; signals disciplined capital deployment .
  • Near-term positioning: Expect estimate revisions to reflect lower revenue trajectory and margin resilience; EBITDA outlook may improve if DTC mix and collectibles strength persist. Values retrieved from S&P Global*.
  • Trading implication: Stock likely reacts to narrative around margin inflection vs revenue miss; catalysts include premium normalization, tariff clarity, and continued integration savings; risks include prolonged backwardation and premium compression .
Sources: Company 8-K and press releases, Q4 FY2025 earnings call transcript and prior quarters.

Citations:

  • Q4 FY2025 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 press release: .
  • Q4 FY2025 standalone press release: .
  • Q4 FY2025 earnings call transcript: .
  • Q3 FY2025 press release: .
  • Q2 FY2025 press release: .
  • Dividend press release: .
  • Spectrum Wine press release (collectibles momentum): .
  • Estimates (S&P Global): Values retrieved from S&P Global*.