The chart below shows how AKA performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, AKA sees a -5.00% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -0.23% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +1.76%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Net Sales Increase: 1. Net Sales Growth: Achieved approximately $150 million in net sales, marking a 6.4% increase year-over-year, with U.S. sales growing by 19.5%.
Customer Base Growth: 2. Active Customer Base Expansion: The active customer base grew by 14% year-over-year, reaching approximately 4.05 million customers.
Record Gross Margin Achievement: 3. Record Gross Margin: Delivered a gross margin of 58%, the highest level in the past three years, reflecting strong operational efficiency and product strategy.
Adjusted EBITDA Surge: 4. Significant Adjusted EBITDA Increase: Reported adjusted EBITDA of $8.2 million, a 75% increase compared to the same period last year, exceeding expectations.
Retail Expansion Success: 5. Successful Retail Expansion: Opened two new Princess Polly stores in San Diego and Scottsdale, both performing ahead of expectations, with plans for further expansion including a new store in New York City.
Negative
International Sales Decline: 1. Declining International Sales: Sales in Australia and New Zealand contracted by 12% compared to a highly promotional third quarter of 2023, indicating a significant downturn in international performance.
Rising Selling Expenses: 2. Increased Selling Expenses: Selling expenses rose to $41.9 million, up from $36.7 million in the third quarter of 2023, representing an increase from 26% to 27.9% of net sales, which could pressure profitability.
Increasing Administrative Expenses: 3. Rising General and Administrative Costs: General and administrative expenses increased to $27.8 million from $24.6 million year-over-year, with G&A as a percentage of net sales rising from 17.5% to 18.6%, indicating less operational efficiency.
Legal Accrual Effects: 4. Legal Accrual Impact: A $2 million accrual related to a pending legal matter negatively impacted general and administrative costs, reflecting potential risks and uncertainties in the company's operations.
Debt Risk Concerns: 5. High Debt Levels: The company ended the quarter with $111.9 million in debt, which could pose financial risks and limit future investment opportunities.
a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (AKA) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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