Alliance Entertainment Holding (AENT)
NASDAQ:AENT
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Oct 15, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
―Last Year’s EPS
0.1Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 2 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a predominantly positive trajectory: strong top-line growth (Q3 +21%), notable category wins (CDs +90%, Collectibles +48%, vinyl +15%), and substantial year-to-date earnings expansion (YTD net income +78%, adjusted EBITDA +47%). Management is executing strategic initiatives—platform authentication, owned brands and expanded licensing—that should enhance longer-term margins and engagement. Near-term headwinds include quarter-level gross margin compression, modest quarterly EBITDA growth relative to revenue due to targeted investments, higher inventory tied to timing and the early-stage nature of platform businesses. Overall, the positive operational and financial momentum, ample liquidity, and clear strategic roadmap outweigh the execution and timing risks highlighted.Company Guidance
Strong Quarterly Revenue Growth
Net revenue for Q3 was $258.0M, up 21% year-over-year from $213.0M, driven by broad-based strength across core categories.
Significant Year-to-Date Earnings Expansion
For the nine months ended March 31, 2026, net income increased 78% to $16.6M ($0.32/diluted share) and adjusted EBITDA rose 47% to $35.7M (from $24.4M), demonstrating operating leverage.
Profitability Maintained with Quarterly Net Income Growth
Q3 net income was $2.3M ($0.05/diluted share), up 25% from $1.9M ($0.04/share) in the prior-year quarter; adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $5.1M, up 4% from $4.9M.
Collectibles Outperformance
Collectibles revenue grew 48% year-over-year in the quarter, driven by higher average selling prices, improved product mix toward premium licensed items, expanded sourcing and the margin-accretive owned brand 'Handmade by Robots.'
Music and Physical Media Strength (Vinyl & CDs)
Quarterly vinyl revenue rose 15% to $99M and CD revenue surged 90% to $39M; physical movie revenue grew 5% to $61M. Management cites structural demand for collectible/premium formats and event-driven demand like Record Store Day.
Platform & Authentication Initiatives Launched
Launched Alliance Authentic and integrated Endstate Authentic (NFC-enabled authentication) to add provenance, resale and life-cycle engagement for collectibles — strategic step toward a platform business beyond distribution.
Expanded High-Value Content Access and Strategic Partnerships
Added/expanded licensing with Paramount (effective calendar 2025) and MGM (calendar 2026) improving access to premium franchises and supporting better sell-through and pricing on premium formats.
Healthy Liquidity and Working Capital Position
Ended the quarter with approximately $60M in working capital and ~$56M available under the revolving credit facility, providing flexibility to fund inventory for exclusives and strategic initiatives.
Record Store Day Execution and High-Value Outcomes
Shipped over 700,000 units to independent retailers for Record Store Day; limited 'Handmade by Robots' releases (2,000 units each) generated high store demand and encapsulated NFC-authenticated items showed strong secondary prices (~$400–$500 vs ~$75 for non-encapsulated).
AENT Earnings History
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AENT Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 14, 2026 | $7.60 | $6.70 | -11.84% |
Feb 12, 2026 | $6.38 | $5.50 | -13.79% |
Nov 12, 2025 | $6.64 | $6.66 | +0.30% |
Sep 10, 2025 | $6.97 | $5.92 | -15.06% |
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Alliance Entertainment Holding (AENT) is schdueled to report earning on Oct 15, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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