Group 1 - PLBY Group, Inc. is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector, which includes 255 companies and ranks 9 in the Zacks Sector Rank [2] - The Zacks Rank model indicates that PLBY Group, Inc. has a Zacks Rank of 2 (Buy), suggesting a favorable outlook for the stock [3] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PLBY's full-year earnings has increased by 8.8% in the past quarter, indicating improved analyst sentiment [4] Group 2 - PLBY Group, Inc. has returned approximately 7.5% year-to-date, outperforming the average return of 5.6% for the Consumer Discretionary sector [4] - PLBY is categorized under the Leisure and Recreation Products industry, which consists of 23 companies and currently ranks 183 in the Zacks Industry Rank [6] - The Leisure and Recreation Products industry has an average gain of 9.7% this year, indicating that PLBY is slightly underperforming its industry [6] Group 3 - Playa Hotels & Resorts, another Consumer Discretionary stock, has also outperformed the sector with a year-to-date increase of 6.6% [5] - The Hotels and Motels industry, which includes Playa Hotels & Resorts, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 69 and has declined by 5.5% since the beginning of the year [7]

Group 1 - PLBY Group, Inc. will be included in the Russell Microcap® Index effective June 30, 2025, following the annual reconstitution of the Russell U.S. Indexes [1] - The Russell U.S. indexes capture the 4,000 largest U.S. stocks ranked by total market capitalization as of April 30 [2] - Membership in the Russell Microcap® Index results in automatic inclusion in the appropriate growth and value style indexes for one year [2] Group 2 - The Russell indexes are widely utilized by investment managers and institutional investors, with approximately $10.6 trillion in assets benchmarked to these indexes as of June 2024 [3] - PLBY Group is a global pleasure and leisure company, with its flagship brand, Playboy, recognized in approximately 180 countries [4] - The company's mission emphasizes creating a culture where all people can pursue pleasure, rooted in values of equality and freedom of expression [4]

Group 1 - PLBY Group, Inc. has returned 7.5% year-to-date, outperforming the average gain of 5% in the Consumer Discretionary sector [4] - The Zacks Rank for PLBY Group, Inc. is currently 2 (Buy), indicating a positive outlook based on earnings estimates and revisions [3] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PLBY's full-year earnings has increased by 5.9% over the past quarter, reflecting improving analyst sentiment [3] Group 2 - PLBY Group, Inc. belongs to the Leisure and Recreation Products industry, which has 23 companies and is currently ranked 191 in the Zacks Industry Rank [6] - The average gain for stocks in the Leisure and Recreation Products industry this year is 9.9%, indicating that PLBY is slightly underperforming its industry [6] - Universal Technical Institute, another Consumer Discretionary stock, has returned 37.7% year-to-date and is part of the Schools industry, which has a higher average gain of 10.2% [4][7]

Group 1: Financial Performance - PLBY Group reported a quarterly loss of $0.10 per share, which aligns with the Zacks Consensus Estimate, an improvement from a loss of $0.23 per share a year ago [1] - The company posted revenues of $28.88 million for the quarter ended March 2025, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 8.15%, compared to revenues of $28.32 million in the same quarter last year [2] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is -$0.05 on revenues of $28.55 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is -$1.59 on revenues of $119.9 million [7] Group 2: Market Performance and Outlook - PLBY Group shares have declined approximately 17.8% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 0.2% [3] - The estimate revisions trend for PLBY Group is currently unfavorable, resulting in a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating expected underperformance in the near future [6] - The Leisure and Recreation Products industry, to which PLBY Group belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 11% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a challenging environment for stock performance [8]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a positive adjusted EBITDA of $2.4 million for Q1 2025, marking its first positive EBITDA quarter since 2023 [21] - There were $1 million in personnel-related costs in Q1 that have been eliminated, which would have resulted in a positive adjusted EBITDA of $3.4 million [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Licensing revenue increased significantly by 175% year-over-year, and even without the ByBorg deal, it was still up over 50% [33] - The ByBorg deal, effective January 1, contributes $5 million per quarter, with the first two payments already made [33] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. market represents approximately $35 million of the business, with a 10% price increase implemented to mitigate tariff impacts [12][22] - The company is seeing improvements in its China licensing business despite challenges from the tariff environment [34] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on an asset-light model and aims to reduce overhead while increasing EBITDA [22][28] - There are plans to explore growth opportunities in gaming and hospitality, including potential development of a Playboy Club [23][28] - The company is also looking to expand its content licensing and media strategy, including paid voting campaigns and magazine sales [26][27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the growth opportunities in the next few years, particularly in licensing and content [28] - The company is preparing for potential revenue recognition from multi-year deals in the gaming sector [24][35] Other Important Information - The annual meeting for shareholder voting on the second equity investment is scheduled for June 16 [17] - The company plans to release additional magazine issues and capitalize on ancillary revenue streams from its content [25][28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expectations for Honeybird debt and gross margin changes - Management indicated that they are ahead of plan for the second quarter and expect an easy comparable from last year [9][10] Question: Impact of Chinese tariffs on gross margin - The near-term impact of tariffs is estimated at about $1 million, but price increases and changes in shipping thresholds are expected to mitigate this [10][12] Question: Plans for new product development with ByBorg - Management is excited about new designs and has a minimum guarantee of $20 million per year from ByBorg [14][15] Question: Potential around other licensing categories - Management highlighted ongoing efforts in gaming and hospitality, with potential revenue recognition expected in the second half of the year [20][24] Question: Drivers of the licensing business in the quarter - Licensing was significantly up due to the ByBorg deal and improvements in the China licensing business [33][34]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a positive adjusted EBITDA of $2.4 million for Q1 2025, marking its first positive EBITDA quarter since 2023 [21][22] - There were $1 million in personnel-related costs in Q1 that have been eliminated, which would have resulted in a positive adjusted EBITDA of $3.4 million [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Licensing revenue increased significantly by 175% year-over-year, and even without the ByBorg deal, it was still up over 50% [33] - The ByBorg deal, effective January 1, contributes $5 million per quarter, with the first two payments already made [33][34] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is seeing improvements in its China licensing business despite a challenging environment due to tariffs, indicating potential for continued growth [34] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on an asset-light model and aims to reduce overhead while increasing EBITDA [21][28] - There are plans to develop new licensing deals in gaming and hospitality, with potential projects like a Playboy Club expected to take one to two years for physical build-out [23][28] - The company is also exploring opportunities in mainstream content, including TV shows and paid voting campaigns, which could generate additional revenue streams [25][27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the growth opportunities in the next few years, particularly in gaming and content licensing [28] - The company is preparing for potential revenue recognition from multi-year deals in the second half of the year [24][28] Other Important Information - The company plans to release an additional magazine issue this year, with hopes to ramp up to four issues next year, which could create ancillary revenue streams [25][28] - A second equity investment vote has been moved to the annual meeting scheduled for June 16 [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expectations for Honeybird debt and gross margin changes - Management indicated that they are ahead of plan for the second quarter and expect an easy comparable from last year [8] - The near-term gross margin is expected to remain stable, with a $1 million impact from tariffs, which has been mitigated by a 10% price increase [9][11] Question: Plans for new product development with ByBorg - Management confirmed ongoing collaboration with ByBorg and a minimum guarantee of $20 million per year, with a $5 million payment scheduled for July 1 [14][15] Question: Potential in other licensing categories - Management highlighted enthusiasm for new licensing opportunities in clubs and hospitality, with a focus on an asset-light model and positive EBITDA [21][28]

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number 001-39312 PLBY Group, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 37-1958714 (State or other jurisdiction o ...

Exhibit 99.1 PLBY Group Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results • Q1 Revenue of $28.9 Million, • Net Loss of $9.0 Million, an Improvement of $7.4 Million • Adjusted EBITDA of $2.4 Million, an Improvement of $5.0 Million LOS ANGELES – May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – PLBY Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLBY) ("PLBY Group" or the "Company"), a global consumer lifestyle company and owner of Playboy, one of the most recognizable and iconic brands in the world, today announced financial and operational results for the ...

Core Insights - PLBY Group, Inc. reported Q1 2025 revenue of $28.9 million, a 2% increase from $28.3 million in Q1 2024, driven by a significant rise in licensing revenue [4][7] - The company achieved a net loss of $9.0 million, an improvement of $7.4 million compared to a net loss of $16.4 million in Q1 2024 [7][21] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $2.4 million, marking a substantial improvement from an adjusted EBITDA loss of $2.5 million in the same quarter last year [8][21] Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was $28.9 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of $0.6 million, or 2% [4][21] - Licensing revenue surged to $11.4 million, a 175% increase from $4.1 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to the Byborg licensing agreement [6][21] - Direct-to-consumer revenue decreased by 13% to $16.3 million, attributed to reduced promotional activities for the Honey Birdette brand [7][21] Operational Highlights - The company transitioned to an asset-light business model, focusing on licensing the Playboy brand, which is showing positive results [3][6] - The Byborg partnership generated $5 million in guaranteed royalties in Q1, with expectations of at least $20 million annually for the next 15 years [3][6] - The relaunch of Playboy magazine in February 2025 was successful, leading to plans for additional issues and new revenue streams [3][6] Cost Management - Total operating expenses decreased by 6% to $35.1 million from $37.2 million in Q1 2024 [7][21] - The company incurred approximately $1 million in costs during Q1 2025, which have since been eliminated, indicating a focus on cost reduction [3][8] Future Outlook - PLBY Group is actively pursuing new licensing opportunities, particularly in land-based entertainment and gaming [3][6] - The company plans to publish four issues of Playboy magazine in 2026, aiming to create additional excitement and revenue [3][6]

Group 1 - PLBY Group, Inc. will report its first quarter 2025 financial results on May 15, 2025, after the U.S. stock market closes [1] - The company will publish a press release discussing the quarter and host a webcast for an analyst Q&A session at 5 p.m. Eastern Time [2] - PLBY Group is a global pleasure and leisure company, with its flagship brand, Playboy, recognized worldwide and driving billions in consumer spending across approximately 180 countries [3]