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a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp.

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp.

NYSE•AKA
CEO: Mr. Ciaran Joseph Long
Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Specialty Retail
Listing Date: 2021-09-22
a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. operates a portfolio of online fashion brands in the United States, Australia, and internationally. The company offers streetwear apparel, dresses, tops, bottoms, shoes, headwear, and accessories through its online stores under the Princess Polly, Petal & Pup, Culture Kings, and mnml brands. It also operates physical stores under the Culture Kings brand. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. is a subsidiary of New Excelerate, L.P
Contact Information
100 Montgomery Street, Suite 2270, San Francisco, CA, 94104, United States
415-295-6085
www.aka-brands.com
Market Cap
$127.80M
P/E (TTM)
-4.9
30.6
Dividend Yield
--
52W High
$18.41
52W Low
$7.00
52W Range
43%
Rank56Top 81.7%
2.5
F-Score
Modified Piotroski Analysis
Based on 6-year fundamentals
Weak • 2.5 / 9 points
Scoring Range (0-9)
8-9: Excellent Value
6-7: Strong Fundamentals
4-5: Average Quality
0-3: Weak Performance
Data Period: 2020-2025

Financial Dashboard

Q3 2025 Data

Revenue

$147.08M-1.88%
4-Quarter Trend

EPS

-$0.46-9.80%
4-Quarter Trend

FCF

$317.00K-104.46%
4-Quarter Trend

2025 Q3 Earnings Highlights

Key Highlights

Nine Month Sales Growth Net sales grew 5% to $436.3M for nine months ended September 30, 2025; driven by order volume increase.
Gross Margin Expansion Gross profit increased 6% to $253.0M; Gross margin improved to 58% from 57% comparison period.
Operating Cash Flow Turnaround Operating cash flow provided $14.7M for nine months, reversing prior period's $6.3M cash usage.
Goodwill Stable No Impairment Goodwill reached $93.1M as of September 30, 2025; revised forecasts did not trigger impairment testing results.

Risk Factors

Unremediated Control Weaknesses Material weaknesses in internal controls remain unremediated; ITGCs and personnel structure require further action.
Continued Net Loss Position Net loss widened slightly to $(16.9M) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to prior year.
Geopolitical and Trade Risks Significant risks noted regarding China relations, international trade policies, tariffs, and geopolitical instability impacts.
Debt Covenant Compliance Must maintain maximum total net leverage ratio of 3.50 to 1.00 under the senior secured credit facility terms.

Outlook

New Credit Facility Terms Entered Amended Credit Agreement in October 2025, establishing $85.0M term loans and $35.3M revolving facility.
Strategic Growth Investments Plans include investing in headcount, inventory, logistics, and data capabilities to expand markets and efficiency.
Tax Benefit Expected Expect recognition of a cash tax benefit in fiscal year 2025 due to provisions within the OBBBA legislation.
Brand Awareness Investment Continue increasing investment in performance marketing and brand awareness across all four distinct fashion brands.

Peer Comparison

Revenue (TTM)

Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc.SPWH
$1.21B
-1.1%
a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp.AKA
$595.28M
+5.4%
BARK, Inc.BARK
$451.69M
-7.6%

Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)

1stdibs.Com, Inc.DIBS
74.3%
+3.4pp
a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp.AKA
59.1%
+1.2pp
BARK, Inc.BARK
57.9%
-2.4pp

Key Metrics

Symbol
Market Cap
P/E (TTM)
ROE (TTM)
Debt to Assets
DIBS$215.29M-12.0-18.6%14.5%
BARK$156.66M-4.4-35.9%33.3%
AKA$127.80M-4.9-23.2%51.2%

Long-Term Trends

Last 4 Quarters
Revenue
Net Income
Operating Cash Flow
4Q Revenue CAGR
-2.6%
Flat Growth
4Q Net Income CAGR
N/M
Profitability Shift
Cash Flow Stability
75%
Volatile Cash Flow

Research & Insights

Next earnings:Mar 5, 2026
|
EPS:-$0.85
|
Revenue:-
Reports
All Years

  • Form 10-Q - Q3 2025

    Period End: Sep 30, 2025|Filed: Nov 5, 2025|
    Revenue: $147.08M-1.9%
    |
    EPS: $-0.46-9.8%
    Meet

  • Form 10-Q - Q2 2025

    Period End: Jun 30, 2025|Filed: Aug 6, 2025|
    Revenue: $160.52M+7.8%
    |
    EPS: $-0.34+54.5%
    Beat

  • Form 10-Q - Q1 2025

    Period End: Mar 31, 2025|Filed: May 13, 2025|
    Revenue: $128.66M+10.1%
    |
    EPS: $-0.78-8.2%
    Beat

  • Form 10-K - FY 2024

    Period End: Dec 31, 2024|Filed: Mar 6, 2025|
    Revenue: $574.70M+5.2%
    |
    EPS: $-2.46+73.4%
    Miss

  • Form 10-Q - Q3 2024

    Period End: Sep 30, 2024|Filed: Nov 7, 2024|
    Revenue: $149.90M+6.4%
    |
    EPS: $-0.51-92.2%
    Miss

  • Form 10-Q - Q2 2024

    Period End: Jun 30, 2024|Filed: Aug 7, 2024|
    Revenue: $148.93M+9.5%
    |
    EPS: $-0.22-53.2%
    Beat

  • Form 10-Q - Q1 2024

    Period End: Mar 31, 2024|Filed: May 8, 2024|
    Revenue: $116.84M-3.0%
    |
    EPS: $-0.85-4.5%
    Miss

  • Form 10-K - FY 2023

    Period End: Dec 31, 2023|Filed: Mar 7, 2024|
    Revenue: $546.26M-10.7%
    |
    EPS: $-9.24+43.9%
    Miss