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The Russell 2000 Is Leading Again. Is This Time Different?

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Small caps are back in front. The Russell 2000 climbed 1.70% Tuesday, outpacing the Nasdaq’s 1.16% gain, the S&P 500’s 0.73% advance, and the Dow’s modest 0.17% move, as markets returned from the Memorial Day holiday weekend and immediately pushed toward record territory. The outperformance did not happen in a vacuum. It happened despite fresh escalations in both the Iran conflict and the war in Ukraine, two headlines that would have rattled markets badly just a few months ago.

The fact that investors are actively choosing to ignore those risks and rotate into the smallest, most domestically exposed names in the market says something worth paying attention to.

Going into Memorial Day, the narrative around small caps had been running dark. The Russell 2000 spent three consecutive weeks underperforming large cap indices as Treasury yields hit 19-year highs, traders priced in a near 50% probability of Fed rate hikes by year-end, and consumer sentiment fell to an all-time record low. Small caps carry disproportionately more variable-rate debt and have less balance sheet flexibility to absorb a prolonged higher-rate environment, which meant they bore the brunt of that anxiety more than any other segment of the market.

Tuesday’s session is the first indication that the selling pressure may have been overdone.

To understand why today matters, the short-term volatility needs to be placed inside the larger story building all year. The Russell 2000 entered 2026 trading at a 31% discount to the S&P 500 on a forward price-to-earnings basis, a valuation gap that had reached its widest level in over 25 years. In January, the index staged a historic 15-session winning streak against the S&P 500, the longest period of small cap dominance since May 1996, as institutional capital began rotating out of overextended large cap technology and into domestic-focused companies.

That rotation stalled in March and April as the Iran conflict sent oil surging, Treasury yields spiked, and rate cut expectations evaporated. But the fundamental case never went away. Russell 2000 companies generate approximately 80% of their revenue domestically, making them direct beneficiaries of the onshoring trend and fiscal provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Consensus earnings growth estimates for the Russell 2000 sit at 44.9% year over year for Q1, the highest forward bar since mid-2025. The fundamentals have not deteriorated. The sentiment did.

Whether today represents the start of a sustained rotation or a post-holiday bounce will be answered in the sessions ahead. If the 30-year yield retreats from its 5.12% recent peak and rate hike probabilities fade, the conditions for a durable small cap rally fall into place. If yields hold and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh signals a hawkish June, today’s move fades just as quickly.

The underlying case remains intact. The Russell 2000 does not need perfection to move higher. It needs the rate picture to stop getting worse. Today, at least, that is exactly what the market decided to believe.

The Most Pessimistic American Consumer Sentiment in 74 Years Just Sent the Market a Warning

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The University of Michigan released its final May Consumer Sentiment reading Friday morning and the number landed well below even the most pessimistic forecasts. The index came in at 44.8 — a new all-time record low in a survey that has been tracking American consumer attitudes since 1952. The reading missed the consensus estimate of 48.2 by a wide margin, fell five full points from April’s already-depressed 49.8, and marked the third consecutive month of decline. No monthly reading in the survey’s 74-year history has ever been lower.

To place that in context: this reading is worse than June 2022 at the peak of post-pandemic inflation. Worse than the depths of the 2008 financial crisis. Worse than the early 1980s when Paul Volcker was hiking rates into double digits to break inflation. The American consumer, by this measure, has never been less confident about the economy than they are right now.

What’s Driving It

The culprits are not subtle. One-third of survey respondents spontaneously cited gasoline prices — unprompted — as a primary concern. Roughly 30% mentioned tariffs. The Iran conflict, now in its twelfth week, has pushed the national gas average to $4.56 per gallon according to AAA, up more than 50% since hostilities began February 28, and GasBuddy projects the summer average could reach $4.80 per gallon with $5 possible if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

Inflation expectations are deteriorating further rather than stabilizing. Year-ahead inflation expectations climbed from earlier in the month while long-run expectations rose from 3.5% in April to 3.9% in May — the highest reading since the Iran conflict began and well above the 2.8% to 3.2% range that prevailed throughout 2024. Surveys director Joanne Hsu noted that consumers appear to be moving beyond viewing the inflation pressure as temporary, increasingly worried it will spread beyond fuel prices and persist over the long run.

The demographic breakdown adds another layer. Lower-income consumers and those without college degrees — groups most sensitive to gas and grocery price increases — posted the sharpest sentiment declines. Independents and Republicans reached their lowest readings of Trump’s second term. The breadth of the deterioration, cutting across income levels, age groups, and political affiliations, signals this is not a narrow or politically driven reading. It is a broad-based erosion of consumer confidence.

The Direct Small Cap Implication

Consumer sentiment is a leading indicator — it tells you where spending is headed before the spending data confirms it. And for small and microcap investors, the message embedded in Friday’s reading is direct: companies that depend on discretionary consumer spending are heading into Q2 earnings season with the wind at their back nowhere.

Consumer-facing small caps in casual dining, specialty retail, leisure travel, and discretionary goods are the most exposed. Unlike large cap consumer companies with global revenue diversification and balance sheet depth to absorb volume softness, smaller operators have limited buffers. Margin compression from elevated input and fuel costs combined with softening top-line demand is a particularly difficult combination for companies already operating on thin margins.

The record low also raises the stakes for the Federal Reserve. Weak consumer confidence alongside elevated inflation expectations is the definition of a stagflationary signal — and a Fed led by incoming Chair Kevin Warsh that leans hawkish has limited room to provide relief. Rate cuts that smaller companies have been counting on to refinance variable-rate debt are moving further off the table with every data point like this one.

Seventy-four years of data. The American consumer has never felt worse. That number belongs in every small cap portfolio conversation happening right now.

Release – CORRECTION — Xcel Brands, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

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NEW YORK, May 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a release issued earlier today by Xcel Brands, Inc (NASDAQ: XELB) please note that the “Conference Call and Webcast” section contained outdated information. The corrected release follows

  • Net loss on a GAAP basis was $2.5 million for the current quarter compared with $2.8 million net loss for the prior year quarter. 
  • Year-to-Date Adjusted EBITDA for 2026 was approximately negative $0.7 million for both the current and prior year quarters.:

Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB) (“Xcel” or the “Company”), a media and consumer products company with significant expertise in building influencer lead brands, live-steam shopping and social commerce, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Robert W. D’Loren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Xcel commented “I am very pleased with the progress we are making with all of our new influencer led brands”.

First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Total revenue for the first quarter of 2026 was $1.1 million, representing a decrease of approximately $0.2 million (-14%) from the prior year quarter. This year-over-year decrease was primarily attributable to a transition to a new supplier for our interactive television business, impacting inventory availability during the early part of the quarter. Total revenue for the current quarter was consistent with total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025.

Direct operating costs and expenses decreased approximately $0.2 million (-9%) from the prior year quarter to $2.1 million in the current quarter. Currently, the Company has reduced its direct operating expenses to an expected run rate of less than $8 million per annum.

During the quarter, the Company recognized a $0.06 million impairment charge related to the subsequent sale of the Judith Ripka brand in April, whereby the Company reclassified the Judith Ripka brand intangible assets to a current asset, assets held for sale.

Net loss attributable to Xcel Brands stockholders for the quarter was approximately $2.5 million, or $(0.42) per share, compared with net loss of $2.8 million, or $(1.18) per share, for the prior year quarter.

After adjusting certain cash and non-cash items, current quarter results on a non-GAAP basis were a net loss of approximately $1.4 million, or $(0.24) per share and a similar net loss of approximately $1.4 million, or $(0.58) per share, for the prior year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was negative $0.7 million for both the current and prior year quarters.   

Balance Sheet

The Company’s balance sheet on March 31, 2026, reflected stockholders’ equity of approximately $13.2 million, unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of approximately $0.2 million. On April 27, 2026, the Company netted $2 million of cash from the sale of the Judith Ripka Brand, as previously disclosed. The Company’s balance sheet on March 31, 2026, also reflected $12.6 million of long-term debt.

The Company’s working capital on March 31, 2026 (exclusive of the current portion of lease obligations, deferred revenue, and contingent obligations payable in shares or via other non-cash means and adjusted for the April debt refinancing) was break-even. On January 21, 2026, the Company entered into a common stock purchase agreement, pursuant to which the buyer has committed to purchase up to $15.0 million of the Company’s common stock. Under the terms and conditions of this agreement, the Company has the right, but not the obligation, to sell up to $15.0 million of the Company’s common stock. The actual amount and timing of any sales of Common Stock will be determined by the Company at its discretion.

Conference Call and Webcast

The Company will hold a conference call with the investment community on May 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET. A webcast of the conference call will be available live on the Investor Relations section of Xcel’s website at https://xcelbrands.co/pages/events-and-presentations or directly at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/dk3zkyjv. Interested parties unable to access the conference call via the webcast may dial 800-715-9871 or 646-307-1963 and use the Conference ID 7958649. A replay of the webcast will be available on Xcel’s website.

About Xcel Brands

Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB) is a media and consumer products company engaged in the design, licensing, marketing, live streaming, and social commerce sales of branded apparel, footwear, accessories, fine jewelry, home goods and other consumer products, and the acquisition of dynamic consumer lifestyle brands. Xcel was founded in 2011 with a vision to reimagine shopping, entertainment, and social media as social commerce. Xcel owns the Halston and C. Wonder brands, as well as the co-branded collaboration brands Tower Hill by Christie Brinkley, Trust. Respect. Love by Cesar Millan, GemmaMade by Gemma Stafford and Off/Duty by Coco Rocha brand and holds noncontrolling interests or long-term license agreement in Mesa Mia by Jenny Martinez. Xcel also owns and manages the Longaberger by Shannon Doherty brand through its controlling interest in Longaberger Licensing, LLC. Xcel is pioneering a modern consumer products sales strategy which includes the promotion and sale of products under its brands through interactive television, digital live-stream shopping, social commerce, brick-and-mortar retailers, and e-commerce channels to be everywhere its customer’s shop. The company’s previously owned and current brands have generated more than $5 billion in retail sales via livestreaming in interactive television and digital channels alone and has over 20,000 hours of content production time in live-stream and social commerce. The brand portfolio reaches more than 46 million social media followers with broadcast reaching 200 million households. Headquartered in New York City, Xcel Brands is led by an executive team with significant live streaming, production, merchandising, design, marketing, retailing, and licensing experience, and a proven track record of success in elevating branded consumer products companies. For more information, visit www.xcelbrands.com.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release, including statements regarding future events, our future financial performance, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. We have attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including “anticipates,” “believes,” “can,” “continue,” “ongoing,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “appears,” “suggests,” “future,” “likely,” “goal,” “plans,” “potential,” “projects,” “predicts,” “seeks,” “should,” “would,” “guidance,” “confident” or “will” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our anticipated revenue, expenses, profitability, strategic plans and capital needs. These statements are based on information available to us on the date hereof and our current expectations, estimates and projections and are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, including, without limitation, the risks discussed in the “Risk Factors” section and elsewhere in the Company’s Annual Report on form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and its other filings with the SEC, which may cause our or our industry’s actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all risk factors, nor can we address the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Except as expressly required by the federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or any other reason.

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Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS are non-GAAP unaudited terms. We define non-GAAP net income as net income (loss) attributable to Xcel Brands, Inc. stockholders, exclusive of amortization of trademarks, income (loss) from equity method investments, stock-based compensation and cost of licensee warrants, asset impairment charges, and income taxes. Non-GAAP net income (loss) and non-GAAP diluted EPS measures do not include the tax effect of the aforementioned adjusting items, due to the nature of these items and the Company’s tax strategy.

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP unaudited measure, which we define as net income (loss) attributable to Xcel Brands, Inc. stockholders before interest and finance expenses, accretion of lease liability for exited leases, income taxes, other state and local franchise taxes, depreciation and amortization, income (loss) from equity method investments, asset impairment charges, stock-based compensation and cost of licensee warrants, and costs associated with restructuring of operations. Costs associated with restructuring of operations include operating losses generated by certain of our businesses that have been restructured or discontinued (i.e., wholesale apparel and fine jewelry), as well as non-cash charges associated with the restructuring of certain contractual arrangements.

Management uses non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted EPS, and Adjusted EBITDA as measures of operating performance to assist in comparing performance from period to period on a consistent basis and to identify business trends relating to our results of operations. Management believes non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted EPS, and Adjusted EBITDA are also useful because these measures adjust for certain costs and other events that management believes are not representative of our core business operating results, and thus these non-GAAP measures provide supplemental information to assist investors in evaluating our financial results.

Non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted EPS, and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as alternatives to net income, earnings per share, or any other measure of financial performance calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Given that non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted EPS, and Adjusted EBITDA are financial measures not deemed to be in accordance with GAAP and are susceptible to varying calculations, our non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted EPS, and Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies, including companies in our industry, because other companies may calculate these measures in a different manner than we do. In evaluating non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted EPS, and Adjusted EBITDA, you should be aware that in the future we may or may not incur expenses similar to some of the adjustments in this document. Our presentation of non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted EPS, and Adjusted EBITDA does not imply that our future results will be unaffected by these expenses or any unusual or non-recurring items. When evaluating our performance, you should consider non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted EPS, and Adjusted EBITDA alongside other financial performance measures, including our net income and other GAAP results, and not rely on any single financial measure.

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Snail (SNAL) – A Strong Start to the Year

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Thursday, May 14, 2026

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Equity Research Analyst, Digital, Media & Technology , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Jacob Mutchler, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Strong Q1 results. The company reported Q1 revenue of $27.2 million and adj. EBITDA of $2.4 million, both of which surpassed our estimates of $18.0 million and a loss of $4.6 million, respectively. Notably, the favorable print was supported by increased ASA and Bellwright sales, as well as continued conversion of deferred revenue.

Busy release pipeline. The company has a busy release pipeline, with eleven internally developed projects and six licensed IP titles expected in the next 12-18 months. Notably, the pipeline includes multiple ASA content releases, the expansion of Bellwright to PlayStation and Xbox, and internally developed titles such as Gobby Game. Additionally, the company continues to advance its three AAA projects, For The Stars, Nine Yin Sutra: Immortal, and Nine Yin Sutra: Wushu, as part of its portfolio expansion strategy.


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The Beachbody Company (BODI) – Retail Expansion Unlocks Next Growth Phase

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Equity Research Analyst, Digital, Media & Technology , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Jacob Mutchler, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Q1 results exceeded expectations despite continued legacy business runoff. Q1 revenue of $54.3 million exceeded the high end of management’s guidance range of $49 million to $54 million and was above our estimate of $50.0 million. Adjusted EBITDA of $8.0 million also exceeded management’s guidance range of $4 million to $7 million and our estimate of $4.4 million. 

Management shifts focus toward nutrition-led growth and omnichannel expansion. During the quarter, management emphasized that the company is now deploying its significantly leaner operating model toward growth initiatives centered on nutrition, supplements, and retail expansion. Management highlighted that the global nutrition market is more than 12 times the size of the digital fitness market, positioning nutrition as the company’s largest long-term opportunity.


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Release – Beachbody (BODi) Reports First Quarter Financial Results

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May 12, 2026

Net Income and Operating Income Reported for Third Consecutive Quarter
Revenues, Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA Exceed High End of Guidance
Tenth Consecutive Quarter of Positive Adjusted EBITDA

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The Beachbody Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: BODi) (“BODi” or the “Company”), the proactive wellness company delivering nutrition, supplements, and proven fitness programs that help people take control of their health inside and out, today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

“Q1 marks our third consecutive quarter of profitability on both net income and operating income, validating the strength of our transformed business model,” said Carl Daikeler, co-founder and BODi’s Chief Executive Officer. “We’re now deploying this efficient platform to capitalize on a major market opportunity in nutrition, a massive global category that’s more than 12 times the size of digital fitness. With attractively priced supplements under iconic brands like P90X and Shakeology, we can acquire nutrition customers and seamlessly migrate them to our digital fitness platform, delivering the Total Solution that has always driven our best customer results.”

“Our strong balance sheet and substantially improved financial position provide the flexibility to fund our retail expansion and innovation pipeline,” said Mark Goldston, BODi’s Executive Chairman. “With ten consecutive quarters of positive Adjusted EBITDA and a dramatically lowered breakeven point that creates massive operating leverage, we’ve built a resilient financial foundation that positions us to capitalize on significant growth opportunities in both nutrition and digital fitness.”

First Quarter 2026 Results

  • Total revenue was $54.3 million compared to $72.4 million in the prior year period.
    • Digital revenue was $33.6 million compared to $42.9 million in the prior year period and digital subscriptions totaled 0.81 million in the first quarter.
    • Nutrition and Other revenue was $20.7 million compared to $28.7 million in the prior year period and nutritional subscriptions totaled 0.06 million in the first quarter.
    • Connected Fitness revenue was $0.0 million compared to $0.8 million in the prior year period as we ceased the sale of bike inventory in the first quarter of 2025.
  • Gross margin was 71.8% compared to 71.2% in the prior year period.
  • Total operating expenses were $35.9 million compared to $55.2 million in the prior year period.
  • Operating income improved by $6.8 million to $3.1 million, the Company’s third consecutive quarter of operating income, compared to an operating loss of $3.7 million in the prior year period.
  • Net income was $2.3 million, the Company’s third consecutive quarter of net income, compared to a net loss of $5.7 million in the prior year period.
  • Adjusted EBITDA 1 was $8.0 million compared to $3.7 million in the prior year period.
  • Adjusted net income 1 was $2.5 million compared to a loss of $5.1 million in the prior year period.
  • Cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $1.0 million compared to cash provided by operating activities of $2.3 million in the prior year period, and cash used in investing activities was $0.7 million compared to cash used in investing activities of $0.7 million in the prior year period. Free cash flow 1 was $(1.7) million compared to $1.6 million in the prior year period.

1Definitions of (1) Adjusted EBITDA, (2) adjusted net income (loss), (3) free cash flow and (4) net cash position, and reconciliations to the comparable GAAP metrics, are at the end of this release.

Key Operational and Business Metrics

Outlook for The Second Quarter of 2026

Conference Call and Webcast Information

BODi will host a conference call at 5:00 pm ET on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, to discuss its financial results and matters other than past results, such as guidance. To participate in the live call, please dial (833) 461-5787 (U.S. & Canada) and provide the conference identification number: 684011158. The conference call will also be available to interested parties through a live webcast at https://investors.thebeachbodycompany.com/.

After the conference call, a webcast replay will remain available on the investor relations section of the Company’s website for one year.

About BODi and The Beachbody Company, Inc.

BODi is a proactive wellness company delivering nutrition, supplements, and proven fitness programs that help people take control of their health inside and out. With nearly three decades of experience, BODi, formerly Beachbody, has evolved from a leader in home fitness into a comprehensive health and fitness ecosystem designed to help people achieve their goals and lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. Anchored by science-backed nutrition solutions like Shakeology and supported by its portfolio of proven fitness and habit-building programs, including P90X and INSANITY, BODi is creating a more accessible and effective path to long-term health. Since its inception, BODi has supported more than 30 million customers in achieving lasting results. The company continues to innovate across nutrition and digital fitness to deliver simple, proven solutions for modern lifestyles. For more information, please visit TheBeachBodyCompany.com.

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Forward-looking statements are based upon various estimates and assumptions, as well as information known to us as of the date hereof, and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, actual results could differ materially due to a variety of factors, including: our ability to effectively compete in the fitness and nutrition industries; our ability to successfully acquire and integrate new operations; our reliance on a few key products; market conditions and global and economic factors beyond our control; intense competition and competitive pressures from other companies worldwide in the industries in which we operate; and litigation and the ability to adequately protect our intellectual property rights. You can identify these statements by the use of terminology such as “believe”, “plans”, “expect”, “will”, “should,” “could”, “estimate”, “anticipate” or similar forward-looking terms. You should not rely on these forward-looking statements as they involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to vary materially from the forward-looking statements. For more information regarding the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to our business in general, we refer you to the “Risk Factors” section of our Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings, including those risks and uncertainties included in the Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 10, 2026 and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q or Current Reports on Form 8-K, which are available on the Investor Relations page of our website at https://investors.thebeachbodycompany.com and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

All forward-looking statements contained herein are based on information available to us as of the date hereof and you should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. The events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements may not be achieved or occur. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, performance, or achievements. We undertake no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this press release or to conform these statements to actual results or revised expectations, except as required by law. Undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.

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SKYX Platforms (SKYX) – First Look Into 1Q26 Results

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Overview. The first quarter of 2026 was the 9th consecutive quarter of year-over-year revenue growth, with the quarter generating record revenue for the Company. SKYX is continuing its growth despite the slow new-build market that is affecting smart home, lighting, and home decor segments. This bodes well for when the markets eventually turn, in our view.

1Q26 Results. Record 1Q26 revenue of $22.1 million, up 9.8% over 1Q25 revenue of $20.1 million. Gross margin improved 160bp to 30% from 28.4% in the year-ago period. Net loss of $9.5 million was up slightly from a net loss of $9.3 million in 1Q25, driven by higher G&A expenses, although on a per share basis, net loss declined to $0.07 from $0.09. Adjusted EBITDA was a negative $3.8 million in 1Q26 compared to a negative $3.6 million last year.


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Release – The Vitamin Shoppe to Add Shakeology by BODi in Retail Locations Nationwide

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May 11, 2026

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– BODi (NASDAQ: BODI), the proactive wellness company delivering nutrition, supplements, and proven fitness programs that help people take control of their health inside and out, today announced that its premium protein and superfood nutrition solution, Shakeology®, will launch in The Vitamin Shoppe nationwide later this year, significantly expanding access to one of the most successful brands in the nutrition category. The launch into The Vitamin Shoppe, which has over 640 locations, builds on Shakeology’s entry into retail, with the product launching soon in more than 80 Sprouts Farmers Market locations across the U.S.

The Vitamin Shoppe to add Shakeology by BODi in retail locations nationwide.

The Vitamin Shoppe to add Shakeology by BODi in retail locations nationwide.

BODi pioneered the protein and superfood shake category with the creation of Shakeology in 2009, providing a simple way to get vital nutrients from fruits, vegetables, and superfoods in a single 160-calorie shake. The clinically studied nutrition drink has generated more than $4 billion in cumulative sales through direct-to-consumer channels and has delivered more than 1 billion servings.

Through this retail partnership, Shakeology will be available at The Vitamin Shoppe locations across the U.S. in a convenient seven-serving bag format, priced at $34.99. The initial launch will include four flagship flavors: Chocolate Whey, Vanilla Whey, Chocolate Vegan, and Vanilla Vegan.

“Shakeology has been a trusted nutrition solution for millions of people for almost two decades,” said Carl Daikeler, co-founder and CEO of BODi. “Expanding into The Vitamin Shoppe allows us to reach an even broader audience at a time when more consumers are becoming more proactive about their health and longevity by prioritizing high-quality nutrition. This is another important step in our goal to make Shakeology more accessible to more people.”

The expansion into The Vitamin Shoppe builds on BODi’s broader retail strategy to expand distribution and meet growing demand for a proven, delicious, all-in-one nutrition solution. As a leading specialty retailer rooted in lifelong wellness since 1977, The Vitamin Shoppe offers a strong platform for Shakeology to reach new consumers through a curated assortment of premium products and a highly personalized in-store experience supported by knowledgeable Health Enthusiast associates.

To find a Vitamin Shoppe location nearby, go to: https://locations.vitaminshoppe.com/. Shakeology can also be purchased directly on BODi.com where it’s available in additional flavors including Café Latté, Cookies & Creamy and Tropical Strawberry.

About BODi and The Beachbody Company

BODi is a proactive wellness company delivering nutrition, supplements and proven fitness programs that help people take control of their health inside and out. With nearly three decades of experience, BODi, formerly Beachbody, has evolved from a leader in home fitness into a comprehensive health and fitness ecosystem designed to help people achieve their goals and lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. Anchored by science-backed nutrition solutions like Shakeology and supported by its portfolio of proven fitness and habit-building programs, including P90X and INSANITY, BODi is creating a more accessible and effective path to long-term health.

Since its inception, BODi has supported more than 30 million customers in achieving lasting results. The company continues to innovate across nutrition and digital fitness to deliver simple, proven solutions for modern lifestyles.

To subscribe and shop, visit BODi.com. For company and investor information, please visit TheBeachbodyCompany.com.

About The Vitamin Shoppe®

Lifelong Wellness Starts Here™. The Vitamin Shoppe® is a global, omnichannel specialty retailer and wellness lifestyle Company with the mission of providing customers with the most trusted products, guidance, and services to support them on their journeys of lifelong wellness. Based in Secaucus, New Jersey, the Company offers a comprehensive assortment of nutritional solutions, including vitamins, minerals, sports nutrition, specialty supplements, herbs, homeopathic remedies, and green living products. In addition to carrying products from approximately 700 national brands, The Vitamin Shoppe offers products from its proprietary brands within its owned and wholesale channels, including: The Vitamin Shoppe®, Vthrive The Vitamin Shoppe®, BodyTech®, BodyTech® Elite, plnt®, ProBioCare®, True Athlete®, and Whole Health Rx™. In the U.S., the Company conducts business through over 640 company-operated retail stores under The Vitamin Shoppe and Super Supplements™ banners and via its website, www.vitaminshoppe.com. Globally, The Vitamin Shoppe serves customers in select Asia, South America, and Central America markets through local omnichannel partners.

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Apollo Takes Emerald Holding Private at a 42% Premium to Build a B2B Events Empire — and the Timing Is No Accident

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Apollo Global Management (NYSE: APO) announced Monday it has entered into separate definitive agreements to acquire Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE: EEX) and privately held Questex, LLC, with the explicit intention of combining the two businesses into a scaled North American B2B events and media platform. The Emerald deal is structured as an all-cash transaction at $5.03 per share, implying an estimated closing enterprise value of approximately $1.5 billion and representing a 42.1% premium to Emerald’s unaffected share price prior to deal speculation. Questex’s acquisition terms were not disclosed. Both transactions are expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals.

For Emerald shareholders — the vast majority of whom are represented by Onex, which controls more than 90% of the company’s outstanding shares and has already signed a support agreement — the premium is the headline. For investors trying to understand why Apollo, with over $1 trillion in assets under management, is paying up for a B2B trade show company, the more interesting question is the strategic logic.

Together, Emerald and Questex bring approximately 160 events across complementary industry verticals. Emerald has built one of the more recognized portfolios of category-leading trade exhibitions in the U.S., spanning industries from retail and licensing to safety and design. Questex operates a differentiated model built around a 365-day digital engagement layer that wraps its live events — providing year-round community access rather than the once-a-year interaction that defines most traditional trade show businesses. The combination is designed to produce a platform that generates recurring revenue and customer engagement well beyond the event floor.

The timing of this deal reflects something broader happening in the live events and B2B media space. The thesis that in-person events would be permanently diminished by digital alternatives never fully materialized post-pandemic. Instead, what has emerged is a more nuanced reality: the proliferation of digital tools and AI-driven communication has, paradoxically, elevated the perceived value of high-trust, face-to-face business interactions — particularly in industries where relationships, deals, and partnerships are made in person. Apollo’s bet is essentially that the B2B events market is structurally undervalued relative to the role these gatherings play in driving commerce, and that a consolidated, well-capitalized platform with a year-round digital backbone is worth considerably more than the sum of its parts.

Emerald had been running a strategic review process since last year, so this outcome isn’t a surprise — but the buyer and the structure are notable. Apollo is not a passive financial sponsor looking for a quick exit. The firm’s track record in media and experiential assets suggests this is a longer-horizon platform build, with Questex serving as a strategic complement that brings both digital infrastructure and a different set of industry relationships to the table.

For small-cap investors, EEX was exactly the kind of company that tends to be overlooked in public markets — a cash-generative events business with strong customer retention and a dominant position in its niches, trading at a discount to intrinsic value. The 42% premium Apollo paid is a reminder of how wide that gap can be, and why platform-building strategies in fragmented B2B markets continue to attract private equity capital.

Goldman Sachs advised Emerald. RBC Capital Markets, RAN Advisory, and PJT Partners advised Apollo.

The Beachbody Company (BODI) – Coming To A Store Near You

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Friday, May 08, 2026

Michael Kupinski, Director of Research, Equity Research Analyst, Digital, Media & Technology , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Retail distribution. On May 7, the company announced additional details regarding the initial phase of its retail distribution strategy for Shakeology, which is scheduled to launch in more than 80 Sprouts Farmers Market locations on May 18. Notably, the company secured a strategic partnership with KeHE Distributors, a national distributor specializing in organic, fresh, and specialty products, with distribution spanning more than 30,000 retail locations.

Details. For its initial rollout in the retail market, the company will be selling a convenient seven-serving bag of Shakeology for the first time. The seven-serving bag is priced at  $34.99 and available in four flavors. Additionally, each Shakeology purchase also includes access to BODi’s digital fitness platform, supporting the company’s cross-over strategy. While Shakeology has never been sold in retail locations, it has generated more than $4 billion in direct-to-consumer sales and delivered more than 1 billion servings since its release in 2009.


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ONE Group Hospitality (STKS) – Building Momentum

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Friday, May 08, 2026

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Overview. During the first quarter of 2026, ONE Group Hospitality continued to show positive momentum. Total revenues grew year-over-year, and comparable sales were sequentially better than the previous quarter. ONE Group achieved positive comparable sales for the second quarter in a row at the flagship STK brand and saw substantial expansion in restaurant margins. Meanwhile, Benihana generated stable performance in the quarter. The Company is on track to complete five Grill Concepts conversions by year-end, with the initial Scottsdale conversion achieving a 4x return on investment.

1Q26 Results. Revenue increased 0.8% to $212.8 million but was below management’s original guidance of revenue in the $217-$221 million range, and our $218 million projection. Adjusted EBITDA came in at $28.8 million, up 12.1% y-o-y and above our $26.6 million estimate. Net income, pre-preferred stock expense, totaled $3.2 million, up from $975,000 a year ago and our $3.7 million estimate.


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1-800-Flowers.com (FLWS) – Early Traction on Margins Despite Top-Line Pressure

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Friday, May 08, 2026

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Q3 reflects cost discipline. Fiscal Q3 revenue declined 11.6% to $293.0 million, driven by disciplined marketing spend and traffic headwinds, particularly within Consumer Floral & Gifts. Despite the top-line decline, gross margin expanded 150 basis points to 33.2%, and adjusted EBITDA improved to a loss of $(31.2) million from $(34.9) million in the prior year period, reflecting early benefits from cost initiatives and pricing discipline

Underlying segment-level profitability. While demand remains pressured, profitability improved across key segments. Consumer Floral & Gifts delivered higher contribution margins despite revenue declines, and Gourmet Foods & Gift Baskets narrowed losses, reflecting better cost controls and operational efficiencies. These trends suggest that management’s focus on marketing efficiency, pricing discipline, and cost rationalization is beginning to gain traction.


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Release – Shakeology by BODi Enters Retail Stores Nationwide, Marking a Major Expansion in the Company’s Nutrition-Led Strategy

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The original protein and superfood shake will debut in retail nationwide at Sprouts Farmers Market

BODi expands national retail reach through strategic partnership with KeHE Distributors

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– BODi (NASDAQ: BODI), the proactive wellness company delivering nutrition, supplements, and proven fitness programs that help people take control of their health inside and out, today announced that its premium protein and superfood nutrition solution, Shakeology®, will launch at more than 80 Sprouts Farmers Market locations nationwide on May 18. BODi has also secured a strategic partnership with KeHE Distributors, a national distributor focused on natural, organic, fresh, and specialty products, expanding with KeHE’s potential reach across grocery, supermarket, and online channels to more than 30,000 retail locations.

Shakeology by BODi enters retail stores nationwide, marking major expansion in the company’s nutrition-led strategy.

Shakeology by BODi enters retail stores nationwide, marking major expansion in the company’s nutrition-led strategy.

Originally introduced in 2009, Shakeology pioneered the protein and superfood shake category, providing a simple way to get essential nutrients from fruits and vegetables in a single 160-calorie shake. Since launch, Shakeology has generated more than $4 billion in cumulative sales through direct-to-consumer channels and has delivered more than 1 billion servings.

For the first time, consumers will find Shakeology on shelves at Sprouts nationwide in a convenient seven-serving bag, priced at $34.99 and available in four flavors:

  • Chocolate Whey
  • Chocolate Vegan
  • Tropical Strawberry Vegan
  • Vanilla Vegan

“Shakeology started as my own personal need as a better way to get real nutrition into my diet without sacrificing taste,” said Carl Daikeler, co-founder and CEO of BODi. “Expanding into retail is a natural progression, and I’m proud and excited to see it at Sprouts, making it easier for more people to access a proven, everyday nutrition solution that’s already delivered real results for millions.”

Shakeology is formulated as an all-in-one superfood and protein nutrition shake, combining high-quality protein with fiber, prebiotics and probiotics, vitamins, minerals, and more than 30 superfoods, including adaptogens, digestive enzymes, antioxidants and greens. The vegan formula delivers 16 grams of protein from a plant-based blend of peas, quinoa, rice and flax, while the whey formula provides 17 grams of protein from whey isolate and also includes the same plant-based ingredients, all in a single serving of around 160 calories when mixed with water.

The product is designed to help support energy, gut health, digestion and regularity, while promoting lean muscle, bone health and a healthy immune system. Shakeology also helps protect against free radicals and oxidative stress, reduce cravings, and support weight loss as shown in a clinical study1 published in the Journal of Nutrition with participants who consumed Shakeology.

BODi Expands Distribution To Solidify Its Multi-Channel Growth Strategy

BODi’s strategic distribution partnership with KeHE aims to significantly increase accessibility for Shakeology, helping position the brand for rapid scale. The Shakeology launch into Sprouts, led to the partnership with KeHE, representing a critical inflection point in BODi’s retail expansion.

“We’ve seen that the strongest results come from combining effective nutrition with our proven digital fitness,” added Daikeler. “What’s changed is that nutrition has become the most efficient entry point for many people. Since the supplement market is more than 12 times the size of digital fitness, launching Shakeology into retail and partnering with KeHE gives us a new opportunity to reach millions.”

With KeHE’s expansive network and deep relationships across the natural food and wellness retail landscape, BODi is now positioned to quickly expand into new accounts and channels. As part of this strategy, BODi is also expanding its nutrition portfolio across some of its most recognizable brands, including P90X and INSANITY. In addition to the new line of P90X supplements that launched in March 2026, planned innovations include testing new energy beverages in select markets, a ready-to-drink Shakeology product, and protein bars expected to launch later this year.

Each Shakeology purchase includes free access to BODi’s digital fitness platform, reinforcing the company’s integrated approach to proactive wellness, ultimately combining daily nutrition with structured, results-driven fitness.

To locate the nearest Sprouts store, go to: www.sprouts.com/stores. Shakeology can also be purchased directly on BODi.com where it’s available in additional flavors including Café Latté and Cookies & Creamy.

¹Based on a 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study published in the Journal of Nutrition.

About BODi and The Beachbody Company

BODi is a proactive wellness company delivering nutrition, supplements and proven fitness programs that help people take control of their health inside and out. With nearly three decades of experience, BODi, formerly Beachbody, has evolved from a leader in home fitness into a comprehensive health and fitness ecosystem designed to help people achieve their goals and lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. Anchored by science-backed nutrition solutions like Shakeology and supported by its portfolio of proven fitness and habit-building programs, including P90X and INSANITY, BODi is creating a more accessible and effective path to long-term health.

Since its inception, BODi has supported more than 30 million customers in achieving lasting results. The company continues to innovate across nutrition and digital fitness to deliver simple, proven solutions for modern lifestyles.

To subscribe and shop, visit BODi.com. For company and investor information, please visit TheBeachbodyCompany.com.

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