Emerald Holding reports Q1 EPS 8c vs. 0c last year

Reports Q1 revenue $147.7M vs. $133.4M last year. CEO Herve Sedky said, “Our strong Q1 performance underscores the meaningful progress we’ve made in executing our strategy and delivering value to both our customers and shareholders…We are seeing increasing rebook rates for Q1 2026, reflecting the trust our customers place in our platforms and the consistent ROI our events deliver. Given the current macroeconomic uncertainty, we remain cautious as we navigate an unpredictable market environment. While we are optimistic about the potential of our business, we recognize the need for continued vigilance and are focused on sustaining growth and delivering long-term value, supported by our strategically optimized portfolio and focus on growth-oriented industries.” CFO David Doft added, “Driven by double-digit growth in revenue and adjusted EBITDA, our seasonally strong Q1 results highlight the effectiveness of our disciplined approach in balancing operational efficiency with strategic investments. Our Q1 performance and current pacing lead us to reaffirm our full-year guidance of $450M-$460M in revenue and $120M-$125M in adjusted EBITDA.”