Emerald Holding Declares $0.015 Quarterly Dividend
Emerald Holding, Inc., a trade show and event operator, announced a quarterly dividend of $0.015 per share. The dividend is payable April 2, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 23, 2026.
Emerald Holding, Inc., a trade show and event operator, announced its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.015 per share on March 12, 2026. The dividend represents the company's regular payout for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. Read more dividend announcements.
Shareholders of record as of March 23, 2026, will receive payment on April 2, 2026.
| Dividend Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Amount | $0.015 per share |
| Record Date | March 23, 2026 |
| Payment Date | April 2, 2026 |
| Declaration Date | March 12, 2026 |
Recent Financial Performance and Strategic Activity
The dividend announcement comes as Emerald reported fourth quarter 2025 revenues of $132.7 million, a 24.3% increase from the prior year period. The company posted Adjusted EBITDA of $36.3 million in the quarter, up 9.7% year-over-year.
For full year 2025, Emerald generated revenues of $463.4 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $127.1 million, representing increases of 16.2% and 25.0%, respectively. The company attributed the growth to revenues from recent acquisitions including Generis, This is Beyond, and Insurtech Insights, along with higher organic revenues.
Emerald reported a net loss of $30.2 million in the fourth quarter, compared to net income of $5.1 million in the prior year period.
Share Repurchases and Strategic Review
During the fourth quarter 2025, the company repurchased 282,386 shares for $1.3 million at an average price of $4.56 per share. For the full year 2025, Emerald bought back 4.1 million shares for $17.5 million at an average price of $4.32 per share.
On December 16, 2025, Emerald announced it had begun a review of potential strategic options following inquiries regarding a possible acquisition of the company. The company has $24.6 million remaining under its current share repurchase authorization, which runs through December 31, 2026.
Outlook
Emerald issued guidance for fiscal year 2026 calling for revenues between $490 million and $495 million, with Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $137.5 million to $142.5 million.