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XCel Brands (XELB) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Apr 20, 2026
After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2025 (Q4)
Consensus EPS Forecast
Last Year’s EPS
-0.58
Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 2 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q3 2025
Earnings Call Date:Nov 19, 2025|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mix of positives and challenges. While Xcel Brands showed improvement in adjusted EBITDA and successful cost reductions, it faced declines in licensing revenue and significant net losses. The company is making strategic moves with influencer-led brands and investments, but challenges like tariffs and underperformance in the Halston brand remain. Overall, the sentiment is cautiously optimistic with an eye on future growth opportunities.
Company Guidance
During Xcel Brands' Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call, the company provided several key metrics and guidance for the future. They reported a net licensing revenue of $1.1 million for the quarter, a decrease from $1.5 million in 2024, primarily due to cautious consumer spending and lower-than-expected performance of the Halston license. The direct operating costs for the quarter were $2.2 million, reflecting a 23% decrease from the prior year, attributed to business transformation and cost reduction actions. The company posted an adjusted EBITDA loss of $653,000, a 38% improvement from Q3 2024. Looking forward, Xcel Brands anticipates significant revenue growth driven by the launch of five new influencer-led brands in 2026, along with expansion into new product categories and sales channels for existing brands like Christie Brinkley and C Wonder. They also highlighted a potential transformative acquisition under consideration. Despite current challenges, Xcel Brands is optimistic about leveraging their expanded social media reach and influencer partnerships to achieve substantial top-line royalty revenue in the coming years.
Influencer-Led Brand Expansion
Xcel Brands announced new influencer brands with Cesar Millan, Gemma Stafford, Jenny Martinez, Coco Rocha, and plans to announce a new influencer transaction for the Longaberger brand. The company aims to reach 100 million followers across its brand portfolio by 2026.
Improvement in Adjusted EBITDA
The company reported an adjusted EBITDA loss of $653,000 in Q3, which is a 38% improvement over Q3 2024.
Strategic Investment and Financing
Closed a $2,000,000 net equity offering in Q3, with $935,000 invested by management and insiders, supporting potential transformative business opportunities.
Cost Reduction Success
Direct operating costs decreased by 23% for the current quarter and 36% for the nine-month period, reflecting successful cost reduction initiatives.
Judith Ripka Brand Performance
Judith Ripka brand is up 6% over the previous year in retail sales on JTV.

XCel Brands (XELB) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

The upcoming earnings date is based on a company’s previous reporting, and may be updated when the actual date is announced

XELB Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
Play Transcript
Apr 20, 2026
2025 (Q4)
- / -
-0.58
Nov 19, 2025
2025 (Q3)
-0.82 / -0.34
-0.643.33% (+0.26)
Aug 14, 2025
2025 (Q2)
-0.75 / -0.37
-0.1-270.00% (-0.27)
Jun 04, 2025
2024 (Q4)
-1.12 / -0.58
-0.935.56% (+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
-1.560.00% (+0.90)
Aug 14, 2024
2024 (Q2)
-0.85 / -0.10
-0.988.89% (+0.80)
May 20, 2024
2024 (Q1)
- / -
-0.18
Apr 16, 2024
2023 (Q4)
-1.55 / -0.90
-1.850.00% (+0.90)
Nov 20, 2023
2023 (Q3)
-2.20 / -1.50
-1.711.76% (+0.20)
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XELB Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Nov 19, 2025
$0.80$0.75-6.25%
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%
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