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Xcel Brands, Inc. Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Analysis

Xcel Brands, Inc. (XELB) | August 12, 2025

By Fiona Wilson

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Xcel Brands, Inc. announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

Total revenue for the second quarter of 2025 was $1.3 million, with a year-over-year decrease driven by factors including divestiture of the Lori Goldstein brand.

Direct operating costs and expenses decreased by approximately $1.2 million from the prior year quarter.

Social Media Following Growth

Social media following in brand portfolio increased from 5 million to 43 million in the 2nd quarter.

Year-to-Date Adjusted EBITDA Improvement

Year-to-Date Adjusted EBITDA for 2025 was negative $1.0 million, a 38% improvement from the first six months of 2024.

Debt Refinancing Impact

Net loss on a GAAP basis for the current quarter included non-cash charges related to debt refinancing.

  • The company's revenue showed a year-over-year decrease due to the divestiture of the Lori Goldstein brand.
  • Direct operating costs reduction indicates successful restructuring efforts by management.

Xcel Brands, Inc. is focused on developing new creator and influencer brands after strengthening its balance sheet through recent financing transactions. The company aims to achieve break-even monthly Adjusted EBITDA by the end of 2025.