aka Brands Reports Q2 2025 Sales Increase, Boosts EBITDA by 11.9%

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp reported a 7.8% increase in net sales for Q2 2025, with U.S. sales up 13.7%. The company achieved $7.5 million in adjusted EBITDA despite a net loss of $3.6 million. It continues to expand retail footprint and deepen wholesale partnerships. The diversification of sourcing initiatives is on track, enhancing supply chain flexibility. The company projects continued growth and market share expansion.

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp (NYSE: AKA) reported robust financial performance for the second quarter of 2025, with net sales increasing by 7.8% to $160.5 million compared to the same period last year. This growth was primarily driven by a 6.8% increase in the number of orders, with significant contributions from the U.S. market, where net sales rose by 13.7% [1].

Despite a net loss of $3.6 million, the company achieved $7.5 million in adjusted EBITDA, reflecting a 4.7% margin of net sales. This performance was underpinned by a strong top-line growth, expanding brand awareness, and continued operational discipline [2].

The company's expansion strategy continues to bear fruit, with Princess Polly opening three new stores in the second quarter and plans to reach 13 locations by year-end, and an additional 8 to 10 stores in 2026. Additionally, the company is deepening its wholesale partnerships, with successful chain-wide debuts of Princess Polly and Petal & Pup at Nordstrom [2].

a.k.a. Brands is also making progress in diversifying its sourcing initiatives, which are on schedule and have already started delivering products from new vendors. This diversification enhances the company's supply chain flexibility, allowing it to adapt to future trade dynamics [2].

Looking ahead, the company expects continued growth, projecting net sales of $608 to $612 million for the full year 2025, with adjusted EBITDA of $24.5 to $27.5 million. These projections reflect the company's confidence in its ability to capture additional market share and drive profitable growth [2].

References:
[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/k-brands-u-net-sales-135351514.html
[2] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/a-k-a-brands-holding-corp-reports-second-quarter-2025-financial-results-ce7c5ededb8bf121