Revenue growth remains highly inconsistent, peaking at 24.3% in 2025Q4 before moderating to 5.2% in 2026Q1, while operating margins fluctuate wildly due to inefficient SG&A scaling.
| Sales/Revenue | 471.1M | 463.4M | 398.8M | 382.8M | 325.9M | 145.5M | 127.4M | 360.9M | 380.7M | 341.7M | 323.75M | 306.4M |
| Revenue Growth % | 14.04% | 16.2% | 4.18% | 17.46% | 123.99% | 14.21% | -64.7% | -5.2% | 11.41% | 5.54% | 5.66% | - |
| Cost of Goods Sold | 205.9M | 199.7M | 175.8M | 182.6M | 176M | 104.7M | 106.2M | 172.2M | 158.9M | 138.2M | 124.42M | 122.52M |
| COGS % of Revenue | - | 43.09% | 44.08% | 47.7% | 54% | 71.96% | 83.36% | 47.71% | 41.74% | 40.44% | 38.43% | 39.99% |
| Gross Profit | 265.2M | 263.7M | 223M | 200.2M | 149.9M | 40.8M | 21.2M | 188.7M | 221.8M | 203.5M | 199.33M | 183.89M |
| Gross Margin % | 56.29% | 56.91% | 55.92% | 52.3% | 46% | 28.04% | 16.64% | 52.29% | 58.26% | 59.56% | 61.57% | 60.02% |
| Gross Profit Growth % | - | 18.25% | 11.39% | 33.56% | 267.4% | 92.45% | -88.77% | -14.92% | 8.99% | 2.09% | 8.4% | - |
| Operating Expenses | 179.7M | 179M | 159.2M | 177.1M | 159M | 133.6M | 111.6M | 127M | 112.6M | 98.4M | 91.19M | 87.95M |
| OpEx % of Revenue | - | 38.63% | 39.92% | 46.26% | 48.79% | 91.82% | 87.6% | 35.19% | 29.58% | 28.8% | 28.17% | 28.7% |
| Selling, General & Admin | 221.2M | 241.2M | 159.2M | 177.1M | 159M | 133.6M | 111.6M | 127M | 112.6M | 98.4M | 91.19M | 87.95M |
| SG&A % of Revenue | - | 52.05% | 39.92% | 46.26% | 48.79% | 91.82% | 87.6% | 35.19% | 29.58% | 28.8% | 28.17% | 28.7% |
| Research & Development | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R&D % of Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Operating Expenses | -1000K | -62.2M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Operating Income | 85.5M | 84.7M | 63.8M | 23.1M | -9.1M | -92.8M | -90.4M | 61.7M | 109.2M | 105.1M | 108.14M | 95.94M |
| Operating Margin % | 18.15% | 18.28% | 16% | 6.03% | -2.79% | -63.78% | -70.96% | 17.1% | 28.68% | 30.76% | 33.4% | 31.31% |
| Operating Income Growth % | - | 32.76% | 176.19% | 353.85% | 90.19% | -2.65% | -246.52% | -43.5% | 3.9% | -2.81% | 12.72% | - |
| EBITDA | 118.2M | 115.7M | 92.1M | 68.1M | 53.8M | -41.9M | -38.5M | 113.7M | 156M | 148.3M | 148.19M | 135.01M |
| EBITDA Margin % | 25.09% | 24.97% | 23.09% | 17.79% | 16.51% | -28.8% | -30.22% | 31.5% | 40.98% | 43.4% | 45.77% | 44.06% |
| EBITDA Growth % | 11.51% | 25.62% | 35.24% | 26.58% | 228.4% | -8.83% | -133.86% | -27.12% | 5.19% | 0.07% | 9.76% | - |
| D&A (Non-Cash Add-back) | 32.7M | 31M | 28.3M | 45M | 62.9M | 50.9M | 51.9M | 52M | 46.8M | 43.2M | 40.05M | 39.07M |
| EBIT | 90.4M | 84.7M | 55.3M | 40.4M | 182.5M | -65.1M | -670.6M | -24.7M | -4M | 85.1M | 86.86M | 80.39M |
| Net Interest Income | -38.2M | -44.2M | -39.3M | -35.1M | -21.8M | -15.8M | -20.5M | -30.3M | -29.4M | -38.3M | -50.6M | -50.5M |
| Interest Income | 2.6M | 4.6M | 8.5M | 8.2M | 2.7M | 100K | 100K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interest Expense | 40.8M | 48.8M | 47.8M | 43.3M | 24.5M | 15.9M | 20.6M | 30.3M | 29.4M | 38.3M | 50.63M | 50.5M |
| Other Income/Expense | -117.4M | -106.3M | -56.3M | -26M | 167.1M | 11.8M | -600.8M | -116.7M | -142.6M | -58.3M | -71.88M | -65.98M |
| Pretax Income | -31.9M | -21.6M | 7.5M | -2.9M | 158M | -81M | -691.2M | -55M | -33.4M | 46.8M | 36.26M | 29.95M |
| Pretax Margin % | -6.77% | -4.66% | 1.88% | -0.76% | 48.48% | -55.67% | -542.54% | -15.24% | -8.77% | 13.7% | 11.2% | 9.78% |
| Income Tax | 6.9M | 9.1M | 5.3M | 5.3M | 27.2M | -1.3M | -57.6M | -5M | -8.3M | -35M | 14.1M | 10.33M |
| Effective Tax Rate % | -21.63% | -42.13% | 70.67% | -182.76% | 17.22% | 1.6% | 8.33% | 9.09% | 24.85% | -74.79% | 38.87% | 34.49% |
| Net Income | -38.8M | -30.7M | 2.2M | -8.2M | 70.6M | -79.7M | -633.6M | -50M | -25.1M | 81.8M | 22.17M | 19.62M |
| Net Margin % | -8.24% | -6.62% | 0.55% | -2.14% | 21.66% | -54.78% | -497.33% | -13.85% | -6.59% | 23.94% | 6.85% | 6.4% |
| Net Income Growth % | -696.92% | -1495.45% | 126.83% | -111.61% | 188.58% | 87.42% | -1167.2% | -99.2% | -130.68% | 269.02% | 12.96% | - |
| Net Income (Continuing) | -38.8M | -30.7M | 2.2M | -8.2M | 130.8M | -79.7M | -633.6M | -50M | -25.1M | 81.8M | 22.17M | 19.62M |
| Discontinued Operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EPS (Diluted) | -0.19 | -0.15 | -0.07 | -0.78 | 0.46 | -1.62 | -9.09 | -0.70 | -0.34 | 1.13 | 43.78 | 39.24 |
| EPS Growth % | -1295.68% | -123.88% | 91.46% | -270.67% | 128.44% | 82.21% | -1203.57% | -102.44% | -130.36% | -97.41% | 11.58% | - |
| EPS (Basic) | - | -0.15 | -0.07 | -0.78 | 0.46 | -1.62 | -9.09 | -0.70 | -0.34 | 1.19 | 44.79 | 39.66 |
| Diluted Shares Outstanding | 199.49M | 198.73M | 156.59M | 63.96M | 69.15M | 71.31M | 71.43M | 71.72M | 72.89M | 72.12M | 506.35K | 500.13K |
| Basic Shares Outstanding | 197.81M | 198.73M | 156.59M | 63.96M | 69M | 71.31M | 71.43M | 71.72M | 72.89M | 68.91M | 494.88K | 494.77K |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | - | - | 277.27% | - | - | - | - | - | - | 18.58% | - | - |
High Seasonal Revenue Volatility
As reported in recent financial filings, Emerald Holding's revenue growth has exhibited significant quarterly variance, peaking at 24.3% in 2025Q4 before moderating to 5.2% in 2026Q1, reflecting the inherent lumpiness of a business model heavily dependent on the timing of major trade show event cycles.
The top-line trajectory appears to be driven more by the calendar of physical events than by consistent organic expansion. Investors should monitor whether the company can sustain growth during off-peak quarters, as the current reliance on seasonal spikes suggests that revenue durability remains sensitive to the timing of industry-specific procurement windows.
Based on the provided income statement data, Emerald Holding maintains a relatively stable gross margin profile, averaging approximately 56% across the last ten quarters, despite the significant operational challenges and bottom-line volatility observed in the company's recent quarterly performance reports.
While the gross margin suggests a consistent ability to capture value from exhibit space, the failure to translate this into sustained net profitability warrants further investigation. It appears that the high fixed-cost nature of venue rentals and event production creates a substantial hurdle that the current revenue scale struggles to consistently clear.
According to the historical income statement, Emerald Holding's operating income has fluctuated wildly, ranging from a loss of $7.8 million in 2025Q3 to a profit of $61.0 million in 2026Q1, indicating that SG&A expenses are not scaling efficiently with the company's seasonal revenue fluctuations.
The lack of consistent operating leverage suggests that the company's cost structure remains rigid, preventing meaningful margin expansion during peak revenue periods. This may imply that management is prioritizing market share or event quality over the optimization of overhead, which could limit bottom-line growth in the near term.
As evidenced by the discrepancy between operating income and net income, Emerald Holding frequently reports negative net margins despite positive operating results, with 2025Q4 showing a $25.1 million operating profit alongside a $30.2 million net loss, suggesting significant non-operating charges are impacting the bottom line.
The recurring gap between operating and net income likely reflects the impact of interest expenses or amortization of intangible assets from prior acquisitions. Investors should be cautious of relying on operating metrics alone, as the company's true earnings power appears to be significantly diluted by these non-operating financial burdens.
Based on the reported figures, Emerald Holding's cash position of only $7.2 million against a revenue base of $463 million suggests a thin liquidity cushion, which may limit the company's ability to navigate unexpected event cancellations or fund necessary digital platform investments.
Short-sellers might focus on this tight liquidity as a potential catalyst for future capital raises or a reduction in M&A activity. The reliance on seasonal cash inflows to cover fixed costs creates a structural risk that could be exacerbated by any downturn in the U.S. retail or B2B marketing environment.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EEX stock.
For fiscal year 2025, Emerald Holding, Inc. (EEX) reported total revenue of $463.4M. This represents a 51.2% increase compared to $306.4M in 2015.
Emerald Holding, Inc. (EEX) reported a net loss of $30.7M for the fiscal year ending 2025.
Emerald Holding, Inc. (EEX) reported an operating income of $84.7M, resulting in an operating profit margin of 18.3%. This margin reflects the operational efficiency of the business before interest and taxes.
Emerald Holding, Inc. (EEX) generated $263.7M in gross profit for the year, representing a gross profit margin of 56.9%. This demonstrates the company's core pricing power and production efficiency.