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Clear Secure Inc (YOU)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/17/2025: YOU (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Above Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, frequently surpass the market, reflecting reliable and trustworthy advice.
Number of Analysts
8 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $35.22
1 Year Target Price $35.22
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 2 | Buy |
| 4 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 62.86% | Avg. Invested days 46 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 4.16B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 19.19 | 1Y Target Price 35.22 |
Price to earnings Ratio 19.19 | 1Y Target Price 35.22 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 8 | Beta 1.22 | 52 Weeks Range 21.39 - 39.00 | Updated Date 10/19/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 21.39 - 39.00 | Updated Date 10/19/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.53% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.63 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 21.17% | Operating Margin (TTM) 19.39% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 8.55% | Return on Equity (TTM) 130.19% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 19.19 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 2533404813 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.98 |
Enterprise Value 2533404813 | Price to Sales(TTM) 4.98 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.03 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.36 | Shares Outstanding 95330547 | Shares Floating 75523638 |
Shares Outstanding 95330547 | Shares Floating 75523638 | ||
Percent Insiders 7.45 | Percent Institutions 106.06 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Clear Secure Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Clear Secure Inc. (YOU) was founded in 2010 with the mission to create frictionless experiences using identity verification. It went public in 2021. Initially focused on airport security, it has expanded into various verticals like stadiums, healthcare, and events.
Core Business Areas
- CLEAR Plus: Expedited security screening at airports using biometric identification.
- CLEAR Verified: Identity verification solutions for various businesses and industries, including healthcare and sports.
- Platform+: Secure digital identity to verify age, payments, and more.
Leadership and Structure
Caryn Seidman-Becker is the CEO. The company has a typical corporate structure with departments focused on technology, operations, sales, and marketing.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- CLEAR Plus: Provides expedited security screening at airports. Competitors include TSA PreCheck and Global Entry. User data is proprietary. The company boasts of 18.9 million members.
- CLEAR Verified: Offers identity verification solutions for healthcare, sports, and other industries. Competitors include ID.me and Socure. Specific revenue figures are not publicly available on a per product basis.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The identity verification and security screening industry is growing due to increased security concerns and the need for frictionless experiences. Growth is further fuelled by demand for seamless digital identity solutions.
Positioning
Clear Secure Inc. is positioned as a leader in biometric identity verification. Its competitive advantage lies in its proprietary technology and partnerships with airports and other venues.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The estimated TAM for digital identity verification is substantial, expected to reach tens of billions of dollars globally. Clear Secure Inc. is positioned to capture a significant share of this market through expansion into new verticals and partnerships.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition
- Proprietary biometric technology
- Established partnerships with airports and venues
- Large and growing member base
- Innovative product portfolio.
Weaknesses
- Reliance on partnerships
- High operational costs
- Data privacy concerns
- Premium price point limits broader adoption.
Opportunities
- Expansion into new verticals (e.g., healthcare, financial services)
- Increased adoption of biometric technology
- Strategic acquisitions
- International expansion
- New partnerships
Threats
- Competition from TSA PreCheck and Global Entry
- Data breaches and security incidents
- Changes in regulations
- Economic downturn affecting travel spending
- Emerging alternative technologies.
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ID.me
- TSA PreCheck
- Global Entry
Competitive Landscape
Clear Secure Inc. competes with government-run programs like TSA PreCheck and Global Entry, as well as private companies like ID.me. Clear's advantages lie in its user experience and proprietary technology, while its disadvantages include its premium price point.
Major Acquisitions
Whyline
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 120
- Strategic Rationale: Acquired to help businesses and venues manage queues and streamline customer experiences to avoid long lines.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Clear has experienced significant growth in membership and revenue since its founding.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued revenue growth for Clear Secure Inc. driven by its expansion into new markets and partnerships. The company projects reaching profitability soon.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding into new airports, partnering with sports stadiums, and developing new identity verification solutions for healthcare.
Summary
Clear Secure Inc. is a growing company in the identity verification space with a strong brand and proprietary technology. Its expansion into new verticals and partnerships should fuel growth, however, profitability and competition from government-backed programs are ongoing challenges. The company needs to carefully manage its operational costs and data privacy concerns to maintain its competitive advantage.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company reports, industry analysis, news articles.
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market data is subject to change.
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.
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About Clear Secure Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters New York, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-06-30 | Chairman & CEO Ms. Caryn Gail Seidman-Becker | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Application | Full time employees 4022 | Website https://www.clearme.com |
Full time employees 4022 | Website https://www.clearme.com | ||
Clear Secure, Inc. operates a secure identity platform under the CLEAR brand name primarily in the United States. Its secure identity platform, a multi-layered infrastructure consisting of front-end, including enrollment, verification, and linking, as well as back-end. The company also offers CLEAR Plus, a consumer aviation subscription service, which enables access to predictable entry lanes in airport security checkpoints, as well as access to broader network; and CLEAR mobile app, which is used to enroll new members and improve the experience for existing members. In addition, it provides RESERVE powered by CLEAR to reservation spot for airport locations; Home to Gate, a feature to help travelers plan and time their trip to the airport; CLEAR1, a B2B offering that extends secure identity platform to partners to create friction-free experiences for their customers; TSA PreCheck Enrollment Provided by CLEAR, as well as online renewal services; Sora ID that enables adding know your customer services to platform offerings; and a virtual queuing technology. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in New York, New York. Clear Secure, Inc. is a subsidiary of Alclear Investments, Llc.
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