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a.k.a. Brands Q4 2025 earnings summary

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Q4 2025 earnings summary5 Mar, 2026

Executive summary

  • Net sales grew 4.4% to $600.2 million for fiscal 2025, with U.S. sales up 6.9% and now comprising 66% of total business.

  • Princess Polly delivered double-digit net sales growth, expanded its U.S. retail footprint with eight new stores, and launched its first Australian store.

  • Inventory was reduced by 10% year-over-year, reflecting improved inventory management and supply chain transformation.

  • AI initiatives are driving improvements in product imagery, marketing, and inventory optimization, supporting future margin expansion.

  • Net loss widened to $31.4 million for the year, up from $26.0 million last year.

Financial highlights

  • Q4 net sales increased 3.1% to $164 million; full-year net sales rose 4.4% to $600.2 million.

  • Gross margin for the year expanded 30 basis points to 57.3%, despite 100 basis points of tariff headwinds.

  • Adjusted EBITDA for the year was $19.7 million (3.3% of net sales), down from $23.3 million (4.1%) last year due to tariffs and inventory disruptions.

  • Q4 gross margin was 55.6%, slightly down from 55.9% last year due to out-of-stocks in best-selling styles.

  • Cash flow from operations was $16.4 million for 2025, up from $0.7 million in 2024, driven by improved inventory sell-through.

Outlook and guidance

  • Fiscal 2026 net sales expected between $625 million and $635 million, representing 4.2%-5.8% growth.

  • Adjusted EBITDA guidance for 2026 is $27 million to $29 million, with margin expansion driven mainly by gross margin improvement.

  • Q1 2026 net sales expected between $130 million and $132 million, with low single-digit growth; adjusted EBITDA between $1.5 million and $2 million.

  • Capital expenditures projected at $18–$20 million for 2026.

  • Guidance excludes potential tariff refunds pending Supreme Court decision.

Why did Q4 gross margin decline?
Role of AI in 2026 margin expansion strategy
Impact of retail expansion on selling expenses
2026 margin impact from sourcing diversification
U.S. rollout of the 5,000 sq ft store format
AI's role in 2026 margin expansion targets
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a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. operates a diversified portfolio of fashion brands that cater primarily to the Gen Z and millennial demographics through online retail. Its portfolio includes brands such as Princess Polly, Culture Kings, Petal & Pup, and mnml, offering a range of apparel, footwear, and accessories. With a focus on online retail, a.k.a. Brands also operates physical stores under the Culture Kings brand. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.

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