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a.k.a. Brands Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary4 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 net sales rose 9.7% to $161.3M; Adjusted EBITDA grew 16.6% to $8.2M, its third consecutive quarter of double-digit growth.
Gross margin expanded 100 bps to 60.1%; U.S. sales grew 14%, while Australia and New Zealand sales declined 6.7%.
Net loss widened to $7.7M from $5.0M, partly amid higher selling expenses and $5.3M in Ohio distribution-center relocation costs.
Financial highlights
Net sales were $161.3M versus $147.1M; constant-currency sales increased 7.6%.
Adjusted EBITDA rose to $8.2M from $7.0M; margin expanded to 5.1% from 4.8%.
Gross profit was $96.9M, up 11%; gross margin reached 60.1% from 59.1%, supported by improved full-price selling in streetwear.
Operating loss was $4.1M versus $1.4M; diluted loss per share was $0.70 versus $0.46.
Selling expenses were $52.3M, including $5.3M in relocation costs; marketing was $21.1M and G&A was $27.7M.
Outlook and guidance
FY26 net sales guidance is $626M–$632M and Adjusted EBITDA guidance is $29M–$30M, versus prior ranges of $625M–$635M and $30M–$32M.
Q4 guidance is $172M–$178M in net sales and $7M–$8M in Adjusted EBITDA; FY26 and Q4 diluted share count guidance is 11M.
FY26 CapEx guidance is $16M–$17M; assumptions include D&A of $20M–$21M, interest and other expense of $23M–$25M, and a -10% tax rate.
Q4 midpoint assumes 57% gross margin; higher air freight rates and surcharges are expected to reduce Q4 margin by an additional 80 bps versus prior outlook.
Management expects faster delivery and lower shipping costs from 2027; long-term target is double-digit EBITDA profitability.
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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.