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a.k.a. Brands Holding Q3 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2025 earnings summary5 Nov, 2025
Executive summary
Net sales for Q3 were $147.1 million, down 1.9%-2% year-over-year, but nine-month sales rose 5% to $436.3 million, driven by increased orders in Australia and New Zealand despite lower average order value from supply chain disruptions.
Gross margin improved to 59.1% in Q3 2025 from 58% in Q3 2024, attributed to a higher mix of retail stores, less promotional activity, and a duty drawback benefit.
Net loss for Q3 2025 was $5.0 million, or $(0.46) per share, a slight improvement from $5.4 million, or $(0.51) per share, in the prior year quarter; nine-month net loss was $16.9 million, nearly flat year-over-year.
Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025 was $7.0 million (4.8%-5% margin), and $17.2 million for the nine months (4% margin), reflecting stable profitability on an adjusted basis.
Strategic initiatives included debt refinancing, retail expansion for Princess Polly, and sourcing optimization to enhance operational resilience.
Financial highlights
Cost of sales decreased 5% in Q3 2025, reflecting improved inventory management and less promotional activity, partially offset by higher tariffs and duties.
Selling expenses rose to $43.2 million (29.4% of net sales) due to new store openings; marketing and G&A expenses decreased year-over-year.
Operating cash flow for the nine months was $14.7 million, a $21.1 million improvement year-over-year, driven by better inventory sell-through and increased lease incentives.
Free cash flow for the nine months was $2.4 million, up $16.4 million from the prior year.
Cash and equivalents at quarter-end were $23.4 million; inventory was $96.7 million, and debt stood at $111.3 million.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year 2025 net sales expected between $598 million-$602 million, up 4%-5%, but revised down from prior $608–$612 million due to tariff impacts.
Full-year adjusted EBITDA expected between $23 million-$23.5 million, revised from prior $24.5–$27.5 million.
Full-year gross margin anticipated at 57.6%-57.7%.
CapEx for 2025 projected at $16-18 million, including new store openings.
Management expects existing cash, operations, and credit facilities to be sufficient for at least the next 12 months.
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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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