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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: EEX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $7.95
1 Year Target Price $7.95
1 | Strong Buy |
1 | Buy |
0 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -34.9% | Avg. Invested days 27 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.02B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 129.25 | 1Y Target Price 7.95 |
Price to earnings Ratio 129.25 | 1Y Target Price 7.95 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 1.15 | 52 Weeks Range 3.20 - 6.56 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.20 - 6.56 | Updated Date 08/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.17% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.04 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-04 | When - | Estimate 0.01 | Actual -0.01 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 1.83% | Operating Margin (TTM) 13.08% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.87% | Return on Equity (TTM) 1.98% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 129.25 | Forward PE 5000 | Enterprise Value 1382519861 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.37 |
Enterprise Value 1382519861 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.37 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.2 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.11 | Shares Outstanding 197972992 | Shares Floating 12511887 |
Shares Outstanding 197972992 | Shares Floating 12511887 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.69 | Percent Institutions 98.34 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Emerald Expositions Events Inc

Company Overview
History and Background
Emerald Expositions was founded in 2013 (though its history extends earlier through acquisitions) and focuses on operating business-to-business trade shows. It grew through strategic acquisitions of various event companies.
Core Business Areas
- Trade Shows: Organizes and operates business-to-business trade shows across various industries, providing platforms for buyers and sellers to connect, discover new products, and build relationships.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes Hervu00e9 Sedky (President & CEO) and David Levin (CFO). The organizational structure is departmentalized to manage event operations, sales, marketing, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Trade Show Events: These events connect buyers and sellers within specific industries. Revenue is generated through exhibitor fees and attendee registration. Market share data is not publicly available at a granular event level. Competitors depend on the niche. Some competitors include Informa (INF), Clarion Events, and RX Global.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The trade show and events industry is dynamic, influenced by economic conditions, technological advancements (virtual events), and industry consolidation. It is recovering from disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Positioning
Emerald Expositions is a major player in the North American B2B trade show market, with a diverse portfolio of events across various sectors. It's positioned for growth as the industry rebounds.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global events industry has a large TAM, estimated in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Emerald Expositions captures a portion of this TAM through its focus on B2B trade shows in specific sectors.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified portfolio of events
- Strong relationships with exhibitors and attendees
- Experienced management team
- Significant scale and reach within the B2B trade show market
Weaknesses
- Dependence on economic cycles
- Vulnerability to event cancellations or disruptions (e.g., pandemics)
- Potential for digital disruption
- High debt levels
Opportunities
- Expansion into new industries or geographic regions
- Development of digital event platforms and services
- Strategic acquisitions to expand market share
- Increased demand for in-person events as pandemic subsides
Threats
- Economic downturns reducing exhibitor and attendee spending
- Competition from other event organizers and digital platforms
- Changing industry trends and technological advancements
- Geopolitical instability and potential travel restrictions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- INF
- Informa Markets
- RX
Competitive Landscape
Emerald Expositions faces competition from other large event organizers and niche players. Its advantages include a diverse portfolio and strong industry relationships. A disadvantage can be high debt.
Major Acquisitions
CPM Group
- Year: 2020
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 11
- Strategic Rationale: Acquired CPM Group for its B2B media brand focused on the global base and precious metals markets
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been driven by acquisitions and organic expansion of existing events.
Future Projections: Future growth is projected based on industry recovery and the company's ability to capitalize on new opportunities.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in digital event platforms and strategic acquisitions.
Summary
Emerald Expositions is a significant player in the B2B trade show industry, boasting a diversified portfolio and strong relationships. While facing economic sensitivities and digital disruption risks, it is well-positioned for growth as the industry recovers. Its high debt and event-cancellation vulnerability remain concerns. Strategic initiatives in digital platforms and acquisitions are key for its future success.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Earnings call transcripts
- Industry reports
- Market research reports
- Company Investor Relations
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is estimates and based on publicly available information. This information could be outdated.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Emerald Expositions Events Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters New York, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2017-04-28 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Herve Sedky | ||
Sector Communication Services | Industry Advertising Agencies | Full time employees 697 | Website https://www.emeraldx.com |
Full time employees 697 | Website https://www.emeraldx.com |
Emerald Holding, Inc. operates as a business-to-business (B2B) event organizer in the United States. The company provides B2B trade shows and conferences; B2C showcases and a scaled hosted buyer platform; and B2B print publications and digital media products, which provides industry specific business news and information across various sectors. It also offers B2B e-commerce and digital merchandising solutions to manufacturers and retailers through Elastic Suite and Bulletin platforms. Emerald Holding, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

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