Deep-Dive Due Diligence AI Generated Report on a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (AKA)
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We need a winner today and it's already 12:56:57 PM on Tue Apr 01, 2025 -0400 ... So let's find out if a.k.a. Brands (AKA) is going up or if it's going nowhere fast. So, I pulled together a bunch of data for you to look over real fast. It's at 15.6258 up from 13.48. Is there something here we can get excited about? Help me analyze.
Here's the first list of news for a.k.a. Brands:
C1 - Mar-07-25 02:16AM - a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp (AKA) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong US Growth and ...
C2 - Mar-06-25 06:00PM - A.k.a. Brands (AKA) Reports Q4 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates
C3 - Mar-06-25 06:00PM 05:45PM - a.k.a. Brands Q4 Sales Up 6.8%, Princess Polly To Open 7 New Stores
C4 - Mar-06-25 06:00PM 04:06PM - Princess Polly Grows U.S. Store Fleet with Seven New Openings in 2025
C5 - Mar-06-25 06:00PM 04:05PM - a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results
C6 - Mar-05-25 07:29AM - a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp (AKA) Q4 2024 Earnings Report Preview: What To Expect
C7 - Feb-27-25 05:39AM - a.k.a. Brands (AKA) Surges 6.0%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?
C8 - Feb-20-25 08:00AM - a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. to Report Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2024 Financial Results on March 6, 2025
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**a.k.a. Brands Q4 Sales Up 6.8%, Princess Polly To Open 7 New Stores**
Date: Mar-06-25 06:00PM 05:45PM
Source: (Exec Edge)
URL: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/k-brands-q4-sales-6-224553905.html
a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA) said fourth quarter net sales increased 6.8% to $159 million, compared to $148.9 million the year prior.
Adjusted EBITDA was $6.2 million, or 3.9% of net sales, in contrast to $1.3 million, or 0.9% of net sales, it stated.
Princess Polly will open its SoHo store in New York City in mid-March, and other six new locations in Miami, Glendale and Columbus, among others, it said.
a.k.a. Brands expects net sales between $600 million and $610 million for FY2025 and adjusted EBITDA in the range of $27.5 million to $29.5 million, the company declared.
“2024 marked a pivotal year for a.k.a. Brands. We achieved 5% net sales growth, fueled by impressive mid-te
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a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. reported a 6.8% increase in net sales during Q4, reaching $159 million from $148.9 million the previous year. The company also reported an adjusted EBITDA of $6.2 million, or 3.9% of net sales. This is a significant increase from the $1.3 million, or 0.9% of net sales, reported the year prior. The company's Princess Polly brand is set to open seven new stores, one in SoHo, New York City, and others in Miami, Glendale, and Columbus. For FY2025, a.k.a. Brands expects net sales between $600 million and $610 million and an adjusted EBITDA between $27.5 million and $29.5 million.
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We present this news so you can catch the big movers from recently breaking news.
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Usually the first item is the most important.
A1 - 2025-03-24T14:00:19Z - Expert Outlook: a.k.a. Brands Holding Through The Eyes Of 8 Analysts - a.k.a. Brands Holding (NYSE:A...
A2 - 2025-03-24T06:13:48Z - a.k.a. Brands (NYSE:AKA) Given Sell (D-) Rating at Weiss Ratings...
A3 - 2025-03-21T17:05:42Z - 12 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Moving In Friday's Intraday Session - Aureus Greenway (NASDAQ:AGH),...
A4 - 2025-03-10T05:54:49Z - Telsey Advisory Group Comments on a.k.a. Brands Q2 Earnings...
A5 - 2025-03-08T13:36:23Z - Should You Think About Buying a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE:AKA) Now?...
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**Expert Outlook: a.k.a. Brands Holding Through The Eyes Of 8 Analysts - a.k.a. Brands Holding (NYSE:AKA)**Date: 2025-03-24Source: {'uri': 'benzinga.com', 'dataType': 'news', 'title': 'Benzinga'}URL: https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/25/03/44458570/expert-outlook-a-k-a-brands-holding-through-the-eyes-of-8-analystsa.k.a. Brands Holding AKA has been analyzed by 8 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 5 0 3 0 0 Last 30D 1 0 0 0 0 1M Ago 2 0 2 0 0 2M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 3M Ago 2 0 1 0 0
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target
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This is our final list of news.
News AI can literally read just by asking.
Don't miss the breaking news!
B1 - 2024-07-08T13:00:43Z - Analyst Expectations For a.k.a. Brands Holding's Future - a.k.a. Brands Holding (NYSE:AKA) - Benzinga
B2 - 2024-04-19T13:01:27Z - Where a.k.a. Brands Holding Stands With Analysts
B3 - 2024-03-08T18:29:06Z - Why Specialty Retail Company A.K.A. Brands Shares Are Diving Today
B4 - 2024-03-07T23:05:02Z - A.k.a. Brands (AKA) Reports Q4 Loss, Misses Revenue Estimates
B5 - 2023-11-08T23:30:04Z - a.k.a. Brands (AKA) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
B6 - 2023-10-04T13:55:00Z - Implied Volatility Surging for a.k.a. Brands (AKA) Stock Options
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**Analyst Expectations For a.k.a. Brands Holding's Future - a.k.a. Brands Holding (NYSE:AKA) - Benzinga**Date: Unknown DateSource: Unknown SourceURL: https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/24/07/39665876/analyst-expectations-for-a-k-a-brands-holdings-futureAnalysts have a diverse range of perspectives on a.k.a. Brands Holding, with an average 12-month price target of $21.43, reflecting a 12.79% increase from the previous average. The company's financial performance shows challenges, with a decline in revenue and below-industry-average return on equity and assets, but a strong net margin.
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Analysts have varying views on a.k.a. Brands Holding's future, with an average 12-month price target of $21.43, which is a 12.79% increase from the previous average. However, the company's financial performance has been challenging, with declining revenue, below-industry-average return on equity and assets, but a strong net margin.
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This is our list of SEC filings.
If empty, the search returned no recent filings.
S1 - 2025-03-06 10-K ITEM 7. MGT DISC & ANALYSIS OF FIN COND & RESULTS OF OPER
You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with the CONS financial statements and related notes that ar...
S2 - 2025-03-06 8-K Item 2.02
Results of Oper and Fin Cond.
On March 6, 2025, a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2024. A copy of the press release is furnished as ...
S6 - 2024-11-07 10-Q PART I - FIN INFO
ITEM 1. FIN STATEMENTS
a.k.a. BR&S HOLDING CORP.
COND CONS BAL SHEETS
(in thousands, except share amounts)
(unaudited)
September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023 Assets
Curr assets:
Cash and cash equiv
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together with the consolidated financial statements and related notes that are included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. This discussion contains forward-looking statements based upon current plans, expectations and beliefs that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements because of various factors, including those set forth in the sections captioned Risk Factors and Forward-Looking Statements and in other parts of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our fiscal year ends on December 31.
Overview
a.k.a. Brands is a portfolio of next-generation fashion brands for the next generation of
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Showing S1 (chunk 2 of 6): consumers. We seek to leverage our industry expertise and operational synergies to accelerate our brands so they can grow faster, reach broader audiences, achieve greater scale and enhance their profitability. We believe we are disrupting the status quo and pioneering a new approach to fashion.
a.k.a. was founded with a focus on Millennial and Gen Z audiences who primarily find inspiration for fashion on social media. We have since built a portfolio of next-generation brands with distinct fashion offerings and consumer followings:
Princess Polly, a fashion brand focusing on fun, trendy dresses, tops, shoes and accessories with slim fit, body-confident and trendy fashion designs. The brand targets a female customer between the ages of 15 and 25.
Petal Pup, a fashion brand offering an assortment of trendy, flattering and feminine styles and dresses for special occasions. The brand
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This passage talks about the strategy and vision of a.k.a. Brands, a company focused on the fashion industry. The company uses its industry expertise to accelerate the growth and profitability of its brands. It is focused on disrupting the fashion industry and targeting millennial and Gen Z audiences who are influenced by social media. The company has built a portfolio of brands including Princess Polly, which targets young women with trendy designs, and Petal Pup, which offers feminine styles for special occasions.
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This is our set of metrics.
Please analyze the numbers.
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| Volume: 3,250 | Perf Month: 10.59% | Option/Short: No / Yes | Sales Y/Y TTM: 5.21% |
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| Avg Volume: 14.63K | Perf Quarter: -19.50% | Short Float: 9.14% | ROE: -19.52% |
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| Rel Volume: 0.43 | Index: RUT | Short Ratio: 3.44 | ROI: -9.07% |
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| RSI (14): 56.51 | Market Cap: 167.08M | Short Interest: 0.05M | Sales Surprise: 0.01% |
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| ATR (14): 1.28 | Shs Outstand: 10.67M | Beta: 1.35 | EPS Surprise: -252.00% |
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| SMA20: 16.73% | Shs Float: 0.55M | Sales Q/Q: 6.79% | P/E: - |
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| SMA50: 2.44% | Inst Own: 0.71% | Sales past 5Y: 54.89% | Earnings: Mar 06 AMC |
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| SMA200: -17.96% | Insider Own: 94.82% | Employees: 1350 | |
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| Perf Week: -0.66% | Insider Trans: 0.00% | Debt/Eq: 1.56 | |
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The next section covers any insider trading.
If this section may be blank due to no recent filings.
No transactions recorded.
Inside Trans: A.K.A. BRANDS HOLDING CORP. (AKA) by Grant Kevin J. (Chief Financial Officer) on 2025-01-13
- Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share: 20439 shares at $0 (D)
Inside Trans: A.K.A. BRANDS HOLDING CORP. (AKA) by LONG CIARAN JOSEPH (Chief Executive Officer) on 2025-01-13
- Stock Options (right to buy): 20000 shares at $0 (D)
- Stock Options (right to buy): 20000 shares at $0 (D)
- Stock Options (right to buy): 20000 shares at $0 (D)
- Stock Options (right to buy): 40000 shares at $0 (D)
[Company Financial Summary]
[Company Details]
Name: N/A
Market Cap: N/A
Shares Outstanding: N/A
Sector: N/A
[Financial Statements - Latest Quarter]
Total Assets: N/A
Total Liabilities: N/A
Total Equity: N/A
Revenue (Quarter): {'value': 574697000.0, 'unit': 'USD', 'label': 'Revenues', 'order': 100}
Net Income: {'value': -25990000.0, 'unit': 'USD', 'label': 'Net Income/Loss', 'order': 3200}
Earnings Per Share (EPS): N/A
[Price Metrics - Last 30 Days]
Latest Close: 15.32
Average Volume: 11647.91
30-Day High: 15.73
30-Day Low: 11.28
[Detailed Financials: TTM 2024]
- Total Assets: $385,204,000.0
- Total Liabilities: $267,570,000.0
- Total Equity: $117,634,000.0
- Current Assets: $144,769,000.0
- Current Liabilities: $97,038,000.0
[Income Statement: TTM 2024]
- Revenue: $574,697,000.00
- Net Income: N/A
- Gross Profit: N/A
- Operating Income: N/A
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): -2.46
[Cash Flow Statement: TTM 2024]
- Net Cash Flow: $2,450,000.0
[Detailed Financials: FY 2024]
- Total Assets: $385,204,000.0
- Total Liabilities: $267,570,000.0
- Total Equity: $117,634,000.0
- Current Assets: $144,769,000.0
- Current Liabilities: $97,038,000.0
[Income Statement: FY 2024]
- Revenue: $574,697,000.00
- Net Income: N/A
- Gross Profit: N/A
- Operating Income: N/A
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): -2.46
[Cash Flow Statement: FY 2024]
- Net Cash Flow: $2,450,000.0
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You are now requested to make a summary analysis.
Save explaining why you didn't have enough information for the final survey.
Now, complete this report with the following:
1) Brief Summary: explain your findings in succinct wording.
2) MARKET_SCORE: If you calculate a 92% likelihood of an upward moves, say: MARKET_SCORE[92]
3) PRICE_TARGET: If you think the high today will be 50% higher, add to the price.
Eg., If the current price is $5.00, add 50%. Thus, PRICE_TARGET[$7.50] -- It should be at or above the current price.
4) Provide a thought-provoking take, 6-10 words, to use for the headline of this news story.
Like this: AI_RPT_HEADLINE: [6-12 words headline for news story, distilled from summary]
1) Brief Summary, 2) MARKET_SCORE, 3) PRICE_TARGET, and 4) AI_RPT_HEADLINE
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1) Brief Summary: The company has shown an increase in sales volume over the past month (10.59%) and quarter (6.79%), despite the performance of the overall market declining by almost 20%. With insider ownership at a high 94.82%, those within the company seem confident about its future. The high short interest ratio (9.14%) signals a high level of bearish sentiment in the market, suggesting investors are betting the stock price will decrease. However, the company has managed to maintain a positive sales surprise of 0.01%, which could potentially indicate better than expected performance. The company's return on equity (ROE) and return on investment (ROI) are both in negative territory, which may be a concern for potential investors.
2) MARKET_SCORE[56] - The score reflects the overall performance of the company, the positive sales performance over the past month and quarter, and the high insider ownership, which may indicate confidence in future performance. However, the negative ROE and ROI, and the high short interest ratio, which indicates bearish market sentiment, have lowered the score.
3) PRICE_TARGET[$23.00] - Given the recent sales performance and the high level of insider ownership, there is potential for an upward move in the stock price. This target price is based on the current price of $15.32, with a 50% increase.
4) AI_RPT_HEADLINE: "Sales Rise Amid Market Decline: A Bullish Signal?"
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Finally, if more data could have improved your confidence which would you have chosen? **Choose one option:**
-> X0 <- Nothing more would have helped my analysis
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As a financial analyst, I would choose X2 <- More SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) Financials, risk disclosures, and business changes. These documents provide a wealth of information about a company's financial health, its risks, and any significant changes in its business operations. This can help me build a more complete and accurate financial analysis.
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