PLBY Group (NASDAQ: PLBY) posted a significant financial turnaround in the second quarter of 2025, reporting revenue growth, a return to operating profitability, and positive operating cash flow. The company’s performance was driven by the sustained momentum of its Honey Birdette brand, expanded licensing deals, and early traction in its media and experience-based initiatives.
Financial Performance and Operational Turnaround
Quarterly revenue reached approximately $31.2 million, marking a 10.9% increase compared to $28.1 million in the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA climbed to $7 million—up from $3.5 million a year ago—representing a 22% margin and the company’s sixth consecutive quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA.
The bottom line saw a major shift, with operating income reaching $3 million, a stark contrast to the $5.9 million operating loss reported in the prior-year period. Net income hit approximately $200,000 (break-even per share), moving away from the $7.7 million net loss, or $0.08 per share, recorded previously. Additionally, the firm generated roughly $2 million in positive operating cash flow.
Honey Birdette Growth Trajectory
The Honey Birdette lingerie brand remains a cornerstone of growth, with revenue rising 18% year-over-year to $19.5 million. The brand achieved 15% total comparable sales growth, fueled by a 13% increase in retail and a 16% surge in online sales. According to CFO and COO Marc Crossman, this marks seven consecutive quarters of double-digit growth in brick-and-mortar comparable store sales.
Crossman attributed these results to full-price selling strategies and improved product margins. While the company is exploring new physical store locations, CEO Ben Kohn noted a selective approach due to high rent costs, emphasizing that e-commerce remains a capital-efficient avenue for future expansion.
Licensing Strategy and Future Media Projects
Licensing revenue grew to $11.2 million, supported by high-profile partnerships including a sold-out Supreme collaboration and an expanding relationship with Missguided. Although transitionary shifts in the Chinese market—where partner UTG is moving to an owner-operator structure—had a minor impact, the company maintains over $320 million in contracted, unrecognized licensing revenue.
Kohn highlighted that future licensing growth will target “white space” in categories like gaming. Simultaneously, the company is pivoting toward digital media to build recurring revenue, having signed its first sponsorship agreements for short-form video content, which will reflect in third-quarter results.
Engagement remains high; a recent model search contest with Honey Birdette drew nearly 50,000 contestants, generating 2.5 times the revenue of the previous iteration. A follow-up, the “Great Playmate Search,” is slated for later this year.
Debt Reduction and Strategic Outlook
PLBY Group ended the quarter with $37.1 million in cash. Total debt now stands at $144.9 million, down from $159.9 million at the end of 2025, following a $15 million repayment. Management anticipates that remaining UTG proceeds will bring gross debt down to approximately $108 million by January 2028, with leverage expected to drop below three times.
Furthermore, the company has initiated a share repurchase program to buy back 16.6 million shares—nearly 15% of outstanding stock—for $17 million total. To bolster its leadership, PLBY also appointed former 2K and Golden State Warriors CFO Jennifer Cabalquinto as an independent director while continuing to advance plans for a new flagship Playboy Club in Miami.
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