Alliance Entertainment (US:AENT)2025-11-12 21:30Financial Performance Highlights - Alliance Entertainment's EBITDA soared to $122 million in Q1 FY26, a 259% year-over-year increase from $34 million[11] - Net income increased significantly from $04 million to $49 million[41, 137] - Adjusted EBITDA increased from $34 million to $122 million, a 258% increase year-over-year[43, 134] - Gross Margin increased by 340 basis points to 146%[133] Revenue and Sales - Alliance Entertainment drives over $1 billion in annual revenue across diverse categories[22] - Revenue for the twelve months ended September 30, 2025, was $1088 million[25] - Q1 FY26 revenue increased to $254 million from $229 million in Q1 FY25[32] - Direct-to-consumer (DTC) contributes 37% of Alliance Entertainment's net revenue[58] Balance Sheet - Inventory rose from $1028 million to $1217 million, reflecting holiday build[30, 135] - The Revolving Credit Facility, Net balance improved from $88 million to $56 million year-over-year[135] Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships - Alliance Entertainment has signed an exclusive multi-year Home Video and Digital Rights License Agreement with The Horror Section Inc[11] - Alliance Entertainment is the Category Advisor for Walmart's video category[63] - Exclusive distribution and licensing agreements drive annual sales exceeding $365 million[68]