a.k.a. Brands 2Q Gross Margin Improves as Fashion Turnaround Gains Momentum

By Karen Roman

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. (NYSE: AKA) said its second quarter gross margin was 61.1%, compared to 57.5% in the second quarter of 2025,  primarily driven by lower tariff rates and the improved full price selling on streetwear brands.

It reported a second quarter net loss of $0.2 million, or $(0.01) per share, against net loss of $3.6 million, or $(0.34) per share the year prior, while adjusted EBITDA was $8.7 million vs. $7.5 million.

The company also reiterated its annual fiscal outlook and predicts net sales between $625 – $635 million and adjusted EBITDA of $30 – $32 million.

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“Our second quarter results further validate that a.k.a. Brands has been fundamentally repositioned to deliver profitable, durable growth,” said Ciaran Long, a.k.a. Brands CEO.“We generated net sales of $160.1 million and delivered adjusted EBITDA growth of 16% year-over-year to $8.7 million, driven by expanded distribution across stores, wholesale and marketplace, a strengthened operational foundation, and continued financial discipline across the business.”

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