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Mar 31
a.k.a. Brands Q1 2025 Earnings Report
a.k.a. Brands reported a net loss of $8.4 million in Q1 2025 despite achieving 10.1% revenue growth year-over-year and improved gross margin.
Key Takeaways
a.k.a. Brands started fiscal 2025 strong with revenue of $128.7 million, a 10.1% increase from Q1 2024, driven by growth in U.S. and Australia/New Zealand markets. Despite higher gross margin and adjusted EBITDA improvements, the company reported a net loss of $8.4 million.
Revenue grew 10.1% year-over-year to $128.7 million, led by U.S. sales up 14.2%
Net loss narrowed slightly to $8.4 million from $8.9 million in Q1 2024
Adjusted EBITDA improved to $2.7 million with a margin of 2.1%
Active customers rose 7.8% year-over-year to 4.13 million
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Revenue by Geographic Location
U.S. Revenue
CapyFin.comAustralia & New Zealand Revenue
CapyFin.comRest of World Revenue
CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
For Q2 2025, a.k.a. Brands expects revenue between $154M and $158M and adjusted EBITDA of $7M to $8M. The company remains focused on strategic expansion and brand momentum, particularly through store growth and wholesale partnerships.
Positive Outlook
- Projected Q2 revenue range: $154M to $158M
- Adjusted EBITDA expected to improve to $7M–$8M in Q2
- Active customer growth continues, up 7.8% YoY
- New Princess Polly stores outperforming expectations
- Solid wholesale expansion with Nordstrom
Challenges Ahead
- Ongoing net losses despite top-line growth
- Operating expenses remain high, especially in G&A
- Increased debt to $119.9M due to store investments
- Free cash flow remains negative at -$1.9M
- Rest of World revenue declined 19% YoY
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income