This company has been acquired
Emerald Holding Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 0/6
Emerald Holding has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 39.5%, while the Media industry saw earnings growing at 8.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 24.4% per year.
Key information
39.53%
Earnings growth rate
47.87%
EPS growth rate
| Media Industry Growth | 13.17% |
| Revenue growth rate | 24.36% |
| Return on equity | -11.47% |
| Net Margin | -8.24% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
EEX: Apollo Takeover And Recent Downgrades Will Shape Risk Reward Balance
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Emerald Holding to $5.03. This reflects updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, while incorporating recent downgrades from the Street.EEX: Apollo Takeover Terms And Execution Risks Will Shape Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Emerald Holding to $5.03. This reflects updated views on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions following recent downgrades from multiple firms.Emerald Holding: Final Thoughts After The Apollo Acquisition
Summary Emerald Holding, Inc. is being acquired by Apollo Global for $5.03 per share, with Onex supporting the deal. EEX’s organic growth stagnated post-pandemic, with revenue gains driven by acquisitions and LT debt/EBITDA above 4x. The transaction values EEX at ~11.8x–13x EBITDA, aligning with historical B2B events industry multiples. With minimal arbitrage remaining, I rate EEX a Sell and recommend reallocating capital elsewhere. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaEEX: Apollo Deal Terms And Reset Expectations Will Define Future Upside
Analysts have reduced their price target for Emerald Holding from $7.95 to $5.03, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profitability, discount rate, and a lower future P/E multiple following recent downgrades at major firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Emerald Holding reflects a reassessment of the stock that has fed into the lower price target, with analysts updating their views on growth, profitability, and valuation multiples.Does Emerald Holding (NYSE:EEX) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Revenues Tell The Story For Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE:EEX) As Its Stock Soars 33%
Emerald Holding, Inc. ( NYSE:EEX ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 33% in the...There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Emerald Holding's (NYSE:EEX) Returns On Capital
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Expanding Global Markets And Premium Events Will Strengthen Future Position
Portfolio diversification through premium and tech-focused event acquisitions is strengthening revenue durability and supporting long-term margin growth.Shareholders Can Be Confident That Emerald Holding's (NYSE:EEX) Earnings Are High Quality
Emerald Holding, Inc. ( NYSE:EEX ) recently posted some strong earnings, and the market responded positively. We did...Revenues Tell The Story For Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE:EEX) As Its Stock Soars 32%
Emerald Holding, Inc. ( NYSE:EEX ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 32% after a shaky period...Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Emerald Holding (NYSE:EEX)
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Emerald Holding, Inc.'s ( NYSE:EEX ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 2.3x may not look like an appealing investment...Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE:EEX)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Emerald Holding fair value estimate is US$3.93 Current share...Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Emerald Holding, Inc.'s (NYSE:EEX) P/S
Emerald Holding, Inc.'s ( NYSE:EEX ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 2.3x may not look like an appealing investment...Emerald Holding's (NYSE:EEX) Returns Have Hit A Wall
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Is There Now An Opportunity In Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE:EEX)?
Emerald Holding, Inc. ( NYSE:EEX ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Emerald Holding makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 471 | -39 | 185 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 463 | -31 | 180 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 438 | 5 | 181 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 433 | 8 | 159 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 413 | 5 | 155 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 399 | -10 | 158 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 394 | -44 | 159 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 393 | -33 | 161 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 394 | -47 | 163 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 383 | -50 | 159 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 375 | -17 | 164 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 365 | 11 | 173 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 350 | 22 | 164 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 326 | 32 | 161 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 273 | 10 | 161 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 288 | -37 | 149 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 231 | -85 | 147 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 146 | -115 | 135 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 117 | -139 | 125 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 49 | -144 | 113 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 41 | -79 | 108 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 127 | -649 | 113 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 160 | -675 | 118 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 227 | -672 | 123 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 323 | -671 | 130 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 361 | -50 | 134 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 373 | -72 | 127 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 401 | -31 | 124 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 376 | -37 | 119 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 381 | -25 | 113 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 355 | 105 | 93 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 353 | 104 | 98 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 348 | 92 | 99 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 342 | 82 | 99 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 341 | 17 | 108 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 341 | 17 | 99 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 332 | 22 | 94 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 324 | 22 | 99 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 319 | 28 | 89 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 306 | 20 | 88 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: EEX is currently unprofitable.
Growing Profit Margin: EEX is currently unprofitable.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: EEX is unprofitable, but has reduced losses over the past 5 years at a rate of 39.5% per year.
Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare EEX's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable
Earnings vs Industry: EEX is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Media industry (5%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: EEX has a negative Return on Equity (-11.47%), as it is currently unprofitable.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/15 02:34 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/13 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Emerald Holding, Inc. is covered by 7 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey Meuler | Baird |
| Jitaek Chu | BofA Global Research |
| Ashish Sabadra | Deutsche Bank |