Xcel Brands, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Core Insights - Xcel Brands, Inc. reported a total revenue of $1.1 million for Q3 2025, a decrease of approximately $0.8 million (42%) compared to Q3 2024, primarily due to a decline in net licensing revenue and cautious consumer spending [3][7] - The company is focused on returning to profitability and aims to achieve 100 million social media followers across its brand portfolio [2] Financial Performance - Total revenue for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2025, was $3.8 million, representing a decrease of approximately $3.3 million (47%) from the prior year's nine-month period [7] - Direct operating costs and expenses decreased by approximately $3.6 million (36%) to $6.3 million for the current nine months, reflecting cost reduction measures [8] - The net loss attributable to Xcel Brands stockholders for Q3 2025 was approximately $7.9 million, or $(2.02) per share, compared to a net loss of $9.2 million, or $(3.92) per share, for the prior year quarter [5][24] - Non-GAAP net loss for Q3 2025 was approximately $1.3 million, or $(0.34) per share, showing an improvement from a net loss of approximately $1.3 million, or $(0.57) per share, for the prior year quarter [6][11] Cost Management - Direct operating costs and expenses for Q3 2025 were $2.2 million, a decrease of approximately $0.7 million (23%) from the prior year quarter [4] - The company has reduced its direct operating expenses to an expected run rate of approximately $9 million per annum [4][9] Impairment and Debt - During Q3 2025, the company recognized a $5.5 million non-cash impairment charge related to its investment in the Isaac Mizrahi brand [4][9] - The balance sheet at September 30, 2025, reflected stockholders' equity of approximately $16.6 million and $12.5 million of term loan debt [12][26] Future Outlook - Management anticipates that upcoming launches of new brands will drive revenue growth in Q4 2025 and beyond [3][7] - The company aims to leverage its expertise in livestream shopping and social commerce to enhance its market position [14]