Xcel Brands Stock Price, News & Analysis

Xcel Brands (NASDAQ: XELB) has announced a strategic licensing partnership with K9 Wear Inc. to launch 'Trust. Respect. Love by Cesar Millan', a premium pet accessories brand. The collaboration combines K9 Wear's expertise in pet accessories with Xcel's brand-building and livestreaming capabilities.

The brand will offer an extensive range of products including toys, training tools, accessories, nutrition, grooming tools, small appliances, and electronics. The launch is scheduled for early 2026, with products to be available through select retailers, e-commerce platforms, and live shopping channels. The brand will make its debut at the Global Pet Expo in March 2026.

Celebrity dog behaviorist Cesar Millan, with over 21 million social media followers and two decades of experience, will bring his expertise to the product development, ensuring alignment with his core values of trust, respect, and love.

Xcel Brands (NASDAQ: XELB) has announced a strategic partnership with supermodel Coco Rocha to develop a new fashion brand. Rocha, with over 20 years of experience in high fashion, including appearances on more than 100 magazine covers and runway shows for luxury brands like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Prada, will create a collection focused on elevated essentials for professional women. The collaboration aims to combine runway-inspired elegance with practical everyday wear, targeting women seeking powerful and dynamic fashion pieces. The partnership aligns with Xcel Brands' strategy of building influencer-driven brands through social commerce and livestreaming.

Xcel Brands (NASDAQ: XELB) reported Q1 2025 financial results showing improved operating performance through its restructuring program. The company posted a net loss of $2.8 million, a 56% improvement from $6.3 million loss in Q1 2024. Revenue declined 39% to $1.3 million due to the Lori Goldstein brand divestiture. Operating costs decreased 42% to $2.3 million. The company's social media following grew from 5M to 45M followers in five months. Non-GAAP net loss improved 24% to $1.4 million, while Adjusted EBITDA improved 56% to negative $0.7 million. The balance sheet showed $25.7M in stockholders' equity, $0.3M in cash, and $8.5M in long-term debt. In April 2025, a debt refinancing added $3.0M to liquidity.

Xcel Brands (NASDAQ: XELB) has announced it will host a combined earnings conference call on June 4, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET. The call will cover both the company's first quarter 2025 financial results, which will be reported on the same day, and discuss the fourth quarter 2024 earnings that were previously released on May 28, 2025. Investors can access the conference call through a webcast on Xcel's website or by dialing 800-715-9871 or 646-307-1963 using Conference ID 1032939. A replay of the webcast will be made available on the company's website for those unable to attend the live call.

Xcel Brands (NASDAQ: XELB) has received a delinquency notification from Nasdaq on May 22, 2025, due to failing to file both its Form 10-K for 2024 and Form 10-Q for Q1 2025. While this notice doesn't immediately affect XELB's listing status on the Nasdaq Capital Market, the company must submit a compliance plan by June 30, 2025. If granted an exception, Xcel would have until October 13, 2025 to regain compliance. The company has already filed the delayed Form 10-K on May 28, 2025, and plans to submit the outstanding Form 10-Q before June 30, 2025 to maintain its Nasdaq listing.

Xcel Brands (NASDAQ: XELB) reported its Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results, showing mixed performance. The company posted a Q4 2024 net loss of $7.1 million ($3.00 per share), slightly worse than the $6.8 million loss in Q4 2023. However, non-GAAP metrics showed improvement, with Q4 non-GAAP net loss improving 53% to $1.6 million. Full-year 2024 revenue declined 53% to $8.3 million, primarily due to the discontinuation of wholesale businesses under "Project Fundamentals." Despite challenges, the company achieved significant improvements in Adjusted EBITDA, reducing losses by 40% year-over-year to negative $3.5 million. Notable developments include the divestiture of the Lori Goldstein brand and substantial growth in social media following from 5 million to 45 million followers. The company's balance sheet showed stockholders' equity of $28 million and completed a debt refinancing in April 2025, increasing liquidity by $3.0 million.

Xcel Brands (NASDAQ: XELB) has received a delinquency notification from Nasdaq on April 29, 2025, for failing to file its 2024 Annual Report (Form 10-K) on time. The company is now non-compliant with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1). While this notice doesn't immediately affect XELB's listing status, the company must submit a compliance plan within 60 days. If Nasdaq accepts the plan, XELB could receive up to 180 days (until October 13, 2025) to regain compliance. The company intends to file its Form 10-K within the initial 60-day period to resolve the compliance issue.

Xcel Brands (NASDAQ: XELB) has secured a $9 million strategic investment from United Trademark Group (UTG), establishing a significant partnership in brand development and licensing. UTG, specializing in mergers, acquisitions, brand strategy, and digital innovation, will collaborate with Xcel to enhance their social commerce and influencer-driven brand building initiatives.

The partnership aims to leverage UTG's global expertise in brand development, manufacturing, distribution, and retail operations alongside Xcel's strengths in live streaming and social commerce. Alex Wang, UTG's Co-Founder and Chairman, and Robert W. D'Loren, Xcel's Chairman and CEO, both emphasized the strategic alignment between the companies' visions for innovation and brand building in the global consumer sector.

The collaboration focuses on a social-first, creator-driven approach, utilizing digital communities and influencer partnerships. Consensus, a consumer products sector-focused investment bank, served as UTG's advisor for this transaction.

Xcel Brands (NASDAQ: XELB) has announced a strategic partnership with Latina home cook and social media influencer Jenny Martinez to launch a new food and kitchenware brand. Martinez, a national bestselling cookbook author and creator of Happy Bellies by Jenny, will collaborate with Xcel to develop products rooted in Mexican culture.

The partnership aims to create authentic Latino-inspired food and kitchen products, which will be distributed through live shopping channels and select retailers later in 2025. This collaboration aligns with Xcel's strategy of building influencer-driven brands through social commerce and livestreaming, supporting their goal of reaching over 100 million social media followers across their brand portfolio.