Clear Secure, Inc. (YOU)
NYSE:YOU
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YOU Stock Chart & Stats
$53.03
-$0.31(-1.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$53.03
-$0.31(-1.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$24.06 - $62.73
Previous CloseN/A
Volume226.00K
Average Volume (3M)1.48M
Market Cap
$6.72B
Enterprise Value$5.41B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$800.08M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)41.8
Beta0.38
Next Earnings
Aug 17, 2026EPS Estimate
0.4Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.11%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.27
Shares Outstanding100,612,465
10 Day Avg. Volume1,272,301
30 Day Avg. Volume1,475,483
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.83
Price to Book (P/B)18.84
Price to Sales (P/S)3.72
P/FCF Ratio9.76
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.81
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.74
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit6.74
Enterprise Value/Ebitda20.20
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$62.17Price Target Upside17.23% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)1.48
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.09B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationClear generates durable, high-quality cash: TTM operating cash flow and FCF are large relative to earnings, and FCF closely tracks net income. Persistent, growing free cash flow underpins reinvestment, product rollout, margin expansion and capital flexibility over the next several quarters.
Conservative Balance Sheet (no Debt)Zero reported debt and a growing asset base give Clear financial flexibility. A strong cash position allows opportunistic investment in product, marketing and enterprise deals while limiting refinancing risk, supporting stability and the ability to fund multi-quarter expansion initiatives.
Platform Scale, Enterprise Momentum And Strategic PartnershipsLarge and growing membership plus enterprise wins (CLEAR1 bookings ~5x YoY) create network effects and multi-year contracted revenue potential. Strategic integrations (e.g., Samsung ID) expand distribution and embed Clear into device ecosystems, increasing durable adoption and retention levers.
Bears Say
Decelerating Revenue GrowthRevenue growth has slowed from prior years to single digits TTM, increasing sensitivity to execution. Slower top-line momentum makes margin targets and elevated marketing investments riskier, raising pressure to convert enterprise pipeline and sustain member retention to keep growth durable.
Incomplete Airport And Product CoverageSignificant runway remains to reach full network coverage, but gaps in major markets limit near-term addressable revenue. Delays or slower rollouts of eGates/Concierge in large metros constrain scalable revenue and keep upside dependent on multi-quarter deployment execution.
Exposure To Travel-system Instability And Ramp RisksClear's consumer and venue demand are tied to travel-system health; systemic shocks (TSA events, operational strain) can create pull-forward or retention volatility. Additionally, enterprise integrations can have long ramp times, delaying revenue conversion from signed deals and stressing near-term execution.
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YOU FAQ
What was Clear Secure, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Clear Secure, Inc. lowest stock price was $24.06 and its highest was $62.73 in the past 12 months.
What is Clear Secure, Inc.’s market cap?
Clear Secure, Inc.’s market cap is $6.72B.
When is Clear Secure, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Clear Secure, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 17, 2026 which is in 62 days.
How were Clear Secure, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Clear Secure, Inc. released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $0.492 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.313 by $0.179.
Is Clear Secure, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Clear Secure, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Clear Secure, Inc. pay dividends?
Clear Secure, Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.15 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.11%. See more information on Clear Secure, Inc. dividends here
What is Clear Secure, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Clear Secure, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.4.
How many shares outstanding does Clear Secure, Inc. have?
Clear Secure, Inc. has 100,612,465 shares outstanding.
What happened to Clear Secure, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Clear Secure, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.492 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.313. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.693%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Clear Secure, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in YOU
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Clear Secure Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$62.17 (17.23% Upside)
$62.17 (17.23% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
YOU Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 576.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $260.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
115.43%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
77.45%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
27.97%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Clear Secure, Inc.
Clear Secure, Inc. (YOU) operates within the United States, specializing in a secure, identity-verification platform primarily for its members. This sophisticated, multi-layered system handles identity enrollment, verification, and linking processes. Among its offerings is CLEAR Plus, a subscription service for air travelers designed to streamline airport security checks, providing members with more predictable and expedited access to security lanes and a wider network of services. Complementing this is the CLEAR app, a mobile application enabling new users to enroll and existing members to engage with the service conveniently from their personal devices. Furthermore, the company developed Reserve powered by CLEAR, an innovative virtual queuing solution that empowers individuals to manage their waiting times flexibly, whether they're at home or on the go. Its portfolio also includes Atlas Certified, an automated service designed to validate professional licenses and certifications across various sectors by directly interfacing with certifying bodies to provide reliable, up-to-date data on demand. Established in 2010, Clear Secure maintains its corporate headquarters in New York, New York.
YOU Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a clear positive operating and financial story: strong member and bookings growth, significant free cash flow acceleration, margin expansion and notable enterprise momentum with CLEAR1 (5x bookings YoY). Management acknowledged travel-system stress and the temporary impact of the TSA shutdown but conveyed confidence in retention, product rollouts (eGates, app, Concierge) and a disciplined plan to invest in product, sales and marketing while maintaining strong free cash flow and a robust balance sheet. The company raised full-year free cash flow guidance and provided Q2 growth guidance that, while lower than the Q1 surge, still implies healthy year-over-year growth.View all YOU earnings summariesYOU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$62.17
▲(17.23% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.38% Insiders
20.42% Mutual Funds
18.15% Other Institutional Investors
28.78% Public Companies and
Individual Investors