PLBY Group (PLBY, Financial) is set to become part of the Russell Microcap Index, effective at the start of trading on June 30, 2025. This inclusion will occur as part of the annual reconstitution of the Russell U.S. Indexes. Being added to this index can enhance the visibility of PLBY among investors and potentially impact its stock performance positively.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 2 analysts, the average target price for PLBY Group Inc (PLBY, Financial) is $2.10 with a high estimate of $3.00 and a low estimate of $1.20. The average target implies an upside of 34.62% from the current price of $1.56. More detailed estimate data can be found on the PLBY Group Inc (PLBY) Forecast page.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 2 brokerage firms, PLBY Group Inc's (PLBY, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.5, indicating "Outperform" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.
Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for PLBY Group Inc (PLBY, Financial) in one year is $0.63, suggesting a downside of 59.62% from the current price of $1.56. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the PLBY Group Inc (PLBY) Summary page.
PLBY Key Business Developments
Release Date: May 15, 2025
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.
Positive Points
- PLBY Group Inc (PLBY, Financial) reported a significant 175% year-over-year increase in licensing revenue, driven by the Byborg deal.
- The company has implemented a 10% price increase to offset potential impacts from Chinese tariffs, which could lead to increased revenue.
- PLBY Group Inc (PLBY) achieved its first positive EBITDA quarter since 2023, indicating improved financial performance.
- The company is exploring new growth opportunities in gaming and hospitality, with potential licensing deals expected to materialize in the latter half of the year.
- PLBY Group Inc (PLBY) has a stable portfolio of high-margin licensing deals, providing a solid foundation for future growth.
Negative Points
- The impact of Chinese tariffs remains uncertain, with potential costs estimated at around $1 million for the latter half of the year.
- The development of new Playboy Club locations is a long-term project, with a timeline of 1 to 2 years before completion.
- Revenue recognition from multi-year deals may be subject to accounting adjustments, potentially affecting short-term financial results.
- The company is still in the early stages of rebuilding its China licensing business, facing challenges from the ongoing tariff war.
- PLBY Group Inc (PLBY) is focusing on growth opportunities that may not fully materialize until 2026 and beyond, indicating a longer-term horizon for significant revenue increases.
