Xcel Brands Stock Price, News & Analysis

Xcel Brands (NASDAQ: XELB) reported its Q2 2025 financial results, showing revenue of $1.3 million, flat compared to Q1 2025 but down 55% year-over-year due to the Lori Goldstein brand divestiture. The company posted a net loss of $4.0 million ($1.66 per share), including a $1.9 million loss from debt refinancing.

Notable achievements include growing social media following from 5 million to 43 million in Q2. The company has reduced operating expenses to under $10 million annually and projects reaching break-even monthly Adjusted EBITDA by end of 2025. In August 2025, Xcel raised $2.6 million through public offering and private placement to strengthen its balance sheet.

Xcel Brands (NASDAQ: XELB) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings conference call for August 14, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET. The company will release its Q2 2025 financial results on the same day.

Investors can access the conference call through a webcast on Xcel's Investor Relations website or by dialing 800-715-9871 (US) or 646-307-1963 (International) using Conference ID 9043618. A replay of the webcast will be available on the company's website after the call.

Xcel Brands (NASDAQ: XELB) has announced a strategic partnership with TSC Product Lab to launch GemmaMade by Gemma Stafford, a new kitchenware brand. The collaboration brings together Xcel's brand-building expertise with TSC Product Lab's product development capabilities and Gemma Stafford's culinary influence.

The product line will feature bakeware, kitchen tools, food storage solutions, and mixing bowls, designed for everyday home cooks and bakers. Gemma Stafford, known for her Bigger Bolder Baking brand with over 8 million followers and half a billion video views, brings her professional chef experience and Irish heritage to the brand's development.

This partnership aligns with Xcel Brands' strategy of building creator-led businesses, adding to their portfolio of brands that have generated over $5 billion in retail sales via livestreaming and digital channels, reaching 200 million households and 43 million social media followers.

Xcel Brands (NASDAQ: XELB) has announced a strategic licensing partnership with TSC Product Lab to launch Mesa Mia, a new Latin food brand created by social media personality Jenny Martinez. The brand will offer a diverse product line including chips, salsas, proteins, meals, and drink mixes, combining authentic Latin flavors with convenient preparation.

The partnership leverages Xcel's omnichannel brand development expertise and TSC Product Lab's product innovation capabilities, alongside Martinez's significant social media following and authentic cooking style. Mesa Mia aims to make traditional Latin cooking accessible to home cooks across the country while celebrating cultural traditions and family connections.

Xcel Brands (NASDAQ: XELB) has announced the pricing of a public offering and concurrent private placement. The company will issue 2,181,818 shares of common stock at $1.10 per share in the public offering, along with 145,147 unregistered shares at $1.36 per share to company insiders, including CEO Robert D'Loren.

The combined transactions are expected to raise approximately $2.6 million in gross proceeds. The offering is anticipated to close around August 4, 2025. Maxim Group LLC serves as the sole placement agent. The company plans to use the proceeds for brand development, working capital, and general corporate purposes, including settling outstanding payables.

Xcel Brands (NASDAQ: XELB) has announced a strategic licensing partnership with TSC Product Lab to launch innovative pet electronic devices and small appliances under the Trust. Respect. Love by Cesar Millan brand.

The collaboration combines TSC Product Lab's product development expertise with Xcel's omnichannel brand building capabilities to create smart pet products focused on wellness and human-animal connection. The product line will be distributed through select retailers, e-commerce platforms, and live shopping channels.

The partnership leverages Cesar Millan's 20+ years of experience and philosophy of Trust, Respect, and Love to develop technology-driven solutions aimed at strengthening bonds between pets and their owners.

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.