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AKA Brands Holding Corp(AKA)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AKA
10/26/2026: AKA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
AKA Brands Holding Corp is a consumer-focused fashion platform that acquires and scales direct-to-consumer brands, most notably Princess Polly and Culture Kings. The company's main strength lies in its ability to leverage shared operational infrastructure and social-media-driven marketing to reach Gen Z and Millennial audiences. Its primary growth story involves the international expansion of its portfolio brands and operational optimization. However, the company faces risks related to high debt levels from previous acquisitions, intense competition in the fashion space, and sensitivity to discretionary spending. AKA is a high-growth, high-risk equity best suited for investors who can monitor trends in social commerce and the company's ability to maintain sustainable profitability.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company offers exposure to high-growth fashion brands but faces execution risks and profitability challenges. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | The stock can experience high volatility based on social media trends, requiring careful entry timing. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | The company's focus on growth and leverage makes it less suitable for traditional value-based investment strategies. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | AKA Brands does not pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Significant market sensitivity and growth-focused operations lead to high price volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock exhibits significant price fluctuations common in smaller-cap, consumer-discretionary growth stocks. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Current valuations depend heavily on the company's ability to maintain high growth rates and improve margins. |
| Competition risk (fast fashion) | High | Intense competition from global fast-fashion giants keeps pricing power limited. |
| Business quality | Medium | The company is a portfolio of brands, making the overall business quality dependent on the success of individual subsidiaries. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | The company retains all earnings for growth, providing no income to shareholders. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Integrating and scaling multiple distinct brands remains a significant operational challenge. |
Price Behavior
Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -42.7% | Avg. Invested days 18 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/26/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
Upturn Star Rating 
Company Fundamentals
Financial Health Rating
Growth Momentum Score
Ownership
Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 115.96M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 19.75 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 19.75 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2.5K shares | Beta 1.38 | 52 Weeks Range 8.42 - 14.38 | Updated Date 10/25/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 8.42 - 14.38 | Updated Date 10/25/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -2.48 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Direct-to-Consumer Sales | E-commerce revenue generated by Princess Polly, Culture Kings, Petal & Pup, and Rebdolls websites. | The company makes money when people buy clothes directly from its websites. |
| Geography | Operations spanning Australia, the United States, and other international markets. | Global reach allows for brand scaling, but also exposes the company to international economic fluctuations. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 11.27 | Enterprise Value 309.66M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.19 |
Enterprise Value 309.66M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.19 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.51 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 94.84 | Shares Outstanding 10.99M | Shares Floating 894.56K |
Shares Outstanding 10.99M | Shares Floating 894.56K | ||
Percent Insiders 36.67 | Percent Institutions 55.55 |
Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
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