Emerald Expositions Events Inc (EEX)
NYSE:EEX
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EEX Stock Chart & Stats
$4.74
$0.02(0.42%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$4.74
$0.02(0.42%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$3.32 - $5.45
Previous CloseN/A
Volume35.87K
Average Volume (3M)107.72K
Market Cap
$993.51M
Enterprise Value$1.38B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$121.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$507.80M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.61
Next Earnings
Aug 10, 2026EPS Estimate
0.03Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.29%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.20
Shares Outstanding197,909,470
10 Day Avg. Volume229,492
30 Day Avg. Volume107,722
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.23
Price to Book (P/B)2.62
Price to Sales (P/S)1.92
P/FCF Ratio21.46
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.39
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.93
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.20
Enterprise Value/Ebitda33.18
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$5.03Price Target Upside6.12% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.2
Revenue Forecast (FY)$493.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consistent Free Cash FlowConsistent positive free cash flow ($57.1M TTM) provides durable internal funding for operations, debt service, and reinvestment. Over the next 2–6 months this supports execution on integration or scaling initiatives and reduces immediate refinancing pressure versus peers.
Strong Operating Margins And Revenue GrowthHigh gross (≈56%) and EBITDA (≈26%) margins alongside robust top-line growth indicate structural pricing power in the B2B events model. These operating fundamentals support sustained cash generation and margin resiliency across cycles, enabling reinvestment in brands and services.
Strategic Combination With Questex (Acquisition)The Apollo-led deal to combine Emerald with Questex is a structural industry consolidation that should create scale, broader sector coverage, and resource synergies. Longer-term this can strengthen market position, expand cross-selling and improve operating leverage across ~160 events.
Bears Say
High LeverageDebt-to-equity near 1.5 means capital structure is meaningfully debt-heavy, constraining financial flexibility. Interest and principal service requirements limit capacity for organic investment or acquisitions and heighten refinancing and covenant risk if revenue weakens.
Negative Net IncomeDespite strong operating margins, below-the-line costs (interest, non-cash charges or one-offs) keep the company loss-making at the net level. Persistent net losses erode retained earnings and reduce long-term ability to rebuild equity or fund shareholder distributions.
Event Revenue Sensitivity To End-Market HealthThe business depends on exhibitors' and attendees' budgets and event frequency; these are cyclical and tied to macro and sector-specific conditions. A downturn can rapidly reduce floor sales, sponsorships and ancillary services, pressuring revenue and cash flow durability.
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EEX FAQ
What was Emerald Expositions Events Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Emerald Expositions Events Inc lowest stock price was $3.32 and its highest was $5.45 in the past 12 months.
What is Emerald Expositions Events Inc’s market cap?
Emerald Expositions Events Inc’s market cap is $993.51M.
When is Emerald Expositions Events Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Emerald Expositions Events Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 10, 2026 which is in 52 days.
How were Emerald Expositions Events Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Emerald Expositions Events Inc released its earnings results on May 11, 2026. The company reported $0.062 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.1 by -$0.038.
Is Emerald Expositions Events Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Emerald Expositions Events Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Emerald Expositions Events Inc pay dividends?
Emerald Expositions Events Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.015 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.29%. See more information on Emerald Expositions Events Inc dividends here
What is Emerald Expositions Events Inc’s EPS estimate?
Emerald Expositions Events Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.03.
How many shares outstanding does Emerald Expositions Events Inc have?
Emerald Expositions Events Inc has 197,909,470 shares outstanding.
What happened to Emerald Expositions Events Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Emerald Expositions Events Inc reported an EPS of $0.062 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.1. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 9.175%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Emerald Expositions Events Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in EEX
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Emerald Expositions Events Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$5.03 (6.12% Upside)
$5.03 (6.12% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
EEX Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 95.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
0.55%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-10.81%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.12%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Emerald Expositions Events Inc
Emerald Holding, Inc. specializes in orchestrating business-to-business (B2B) industry exhibitions across the United States. These events span a diverse array of sectors, including retail, architecture and construction, technology, industrial equipment, and protective solutions. Beyond live expos, the company also maintains digital content and marketing platforms, along with related online offerings, and publishes various print materials. Furthermore, Emerald operates the Elastic Suite platform, designed to simplify the wholesale purchasing journey for both brands and their retail clients, as well as the Flex platform. Founded in 2013 as Emerald Expositions Events, Inc., the firm maintains its headquarters in New York City.
EEX Company Deck
EEX Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a generally positive operational and financial trajectory: strong full-year revenue (+16.2%) and adjusted EBITDA (+25%), clear portfolio repositioning via targeted acquisitions, solid liquidity and leverage below target, affirmative 2026 guidance, and promising automation/AI initiatives. Near-term concerns include a sharp increase in SG&A driven by contingent consideration and integration/transaction costs, lower reported free cash flow affected by acquisition timing and refinancing fees, and a content segment that remains weak. Management provided visibility into 2026 (high percent of revenue contracted) and expects materially higher free cash flow next year, which, together with deleveraging and continued M&A discipline, supports confidence in the outlook.View all EEX earnings summariesEEX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$5.03
▲(6.12% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.95% Insiders
0.63% Mutual Funds
2.04% Other Institutional Investors
95.73% Public Companies and
Individual Investors