a.k.a. Brands Delivers Double-Digit Q1 Revenue Growth, Raises Full-Year Outlook

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. reported a strong first quarter of 2025 with net sales rising 10.1% year-over-year to $128.7 million, driven by a 14.2% increase in U.S. revenue. Active customers grew 7.8% on a trailing twelve-month basis. Adjusted EBITDA surged to $2.7 million, up from $0.9 million a year ago, reflecting continued operational discipline and healthy gross margins at 57.2%.

CEO Ciaran Long highlighted solid demand trends and strategic retail expansion, including Princess Polly's seventh store opening in SoHo—its best-performing launch to date. The company reaffirmed progress across its brands, especially Culture Kings in Australia and New Zealand. Net loss for the quarter narrowed slightly to $8.4 million from $8.9 million last year.

Looking ahead, a.k.a. Brands forecasts Q2 revenue between $154–$158 million and full-year 2025 sales of $600–$610 million. Adjusted EBITDA for the year is expected between $24.0–$27.5 million.