a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. Sets Q4 Sales Outlook at $172 Million to $178 Million

a.k.a. Brands Holding Corp. projected fourth-quarter net sales of $172 million to $178 million, narrowed its 2026 revenue outlook to $626 million to $632 million and lowered its full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance.

For the third quarter of 2026, net sales increased 9.7% to $161.3 million. Adjusted EBITDA rose nearly 17% to $8.2 million. Chief Executive Officer Ciaran Long said, “Net sales grew 9.7% to $161.3 million and adjusted EBITDA increased nearly 17% to $8.2 million, both in line with expectations.”

The company expects freight rates and surcharges to reduce fourth-quarter gross margin by an additional 80 basis points compared with its prior outlook. Full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance is now $29 million to $30 million.