The earnings call presented a mixed outlook. There were significant positive developments such as the successful equity offering, growth in social media reach, and introduction of new influencer brands. However, these were counterbalanced by substantial revenue decline, increased expenses, and a net loss, leading to an overall neutral sentiment.

Company Guidance

In the second quarter of 2025, Xcel Brands provided guidance that highlighted various strategic initiatives and financial metrics. The company successfully closed a public equity offering and a private placement, raising approximately $2.6 million in gross proceeds, which strengthened its balance sheet and provided working capital for upcoming influencer brand launches. Xcel's social media reach expanded significantly, growing from 5 million to 43 million followers. The company introduced new creator influencer brands, including partnerships with Cesar Millan, Gemma Stafford, Jenny Martinez, and Coco Rocha, diversifying its brand portfolio into new categories and retail channels. Despite a revenue decline to $1.3 million from $3 million in the prior year due to the sale of the Lori Goldstein brand, the adjusted EBITDA improved by 45% year-over-year when excluding the Goldstein contribution. The company maintained a cautious outlook for the second half of 2025, citing potential tariff impacts on partners like QVC and HSN. Net loss for the quarter was approximately $4 million, equating to minus $1.66 per share. Adjusted non-GAAP metrics showed a loss of $0.9 million, or minus $0.36 per share, indicating an improved financial performance excluding certain costs.

Successful Equity Offering

Closed on a combined public equity offering and management-led private placement equity transaction for combined gross proceeds of approximately $2.6 million, which strengthened the balance sheet and increased liquidity.

Strong Growth in Social Media Reach

Social media reach across the brand portfolio has grown from 5 million followers at the start of the year to 43 million to date, indicating strong growth in brand influence.

Introduction of New Influencer Brands

Announced new creator influencer brands with Cesar Millan, Gemma Stafford, Jenny Martinez, and Coco Rocha in Q2 2025, diversifying the brand portfolio into new categories and retail distribution channels.

Improvement in Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA for the current quarter was a negative $300,000, showing a $250,000 or 45% year-over-year improvement when adjusted for the Lori Goldstein brand's previous contribution.

XCel Brands (XELB) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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XELB Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Nov 17, 2025	2025 (Q3)	-0.38 / -	-0.6	―	―	―
Aug 14, 2025	2025 (Q2)	-0.75 / -0.37	-0.1	-270.00% (-0.27)	―
Jun 04, 2025	2024 (Q4)	-1.12 / -0.58	-0.9	35.56% (+0.32)	―	―
Jun 04, 2025	2025 (Q1)	-1.12 / -1.12	-0.9	-24.44% (-0.22)	―
Dec 20, 2024	2024 (Q3)	-1.30 / -0.60	-1.5	60.00% (+0.90)	―
Aug 14, 2024	2024 (Q2)	-0.85 / -0.10	-0.9	88.89% (+0.80)	―
May 20, 2024	2024 (Q1)	- / -	-0.18	―	―
Apr 16, 2024	2023 (Q4)	-1.55 / -0.90	-1.8	50.00% (+0.90)	―
Nov 20, 2023	2023 (Q3)	-2.20 / -1.50	-1.7	11.76% (+0.20)	―
Aug 10, 2023	2023 (Q2)	-1.30 / -0.90	-1.8	50.00% (+0.90)	―

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XELB Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 14, 2025	$1.11	$1.06	-4.50%
Jun 04, 2025	$2.42	$2.31	-4.55%
Jun 04, 2025	$2.31	$1.98	-14.29%
Dec 20, 2024	$4.00	$3.40	-15.00%

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XCel Brands (XELB) is schdueled to report earning on Nov 17, 2025, After Close (Confirmed).

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XCel Brands (XELB) earnings time is at Nov 17, 2025, After Close (Confirmed).

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XELB EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is -0.38.

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