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Emerald Holding

EEX

Advertising Agencies · Communication Services

Price

$5.04

+0.00 (+0.00%)

Market Cap

$997.5M

Winston Score

Historical score — this stock no longer trades, so the score is frozen at the last available data.

Data as of Aug 23, 2026 · filings through Mar 31, 2026

How the score breaks down

Quality

Good

Growth

Mixed

Cash Flow

Mixed

Stability

Mixed

Valuation

Data not available

Dividends

Weak

Share count rising — dilution

+178.7% over 4y

The company has issued more shares over this period, which dilutes each existing shareholder’s stake.

Diluted shares outstanding: 71.3M (2021) → 198.7M (2025)

Winston Score History

The full picture

Emerald Holding, Inc. runs trade shows and business events across the United States. It brings together buyers and sellers in specific industries — like jewelry, outdoor sports, and home design — so they can meet, network, and do deals in person. The company owns and operates over 140 events each year, making it one of the larger trade show organizers in the country.

Emerald makes money by charging exhibitors for booth space and attendees for tickets or registration fees. It operates almost entirely in the U.S. and generates additional revenue through digital media and online marketplaces connected to its events. The business has a natural moat because well-established trade shows tend to attract the same buyers and sellers year after year, making them hard to replace. The main risk is that virtual alternatives and tighter corporate travel budgets could reduce demand for in-person events over time.

Growth Profile

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Revenue Growth

+5.2% YoY

YoY Growth Rate

Slow revenue growth

EPS Growth

-47.6% YoY

YoY Growth Rate

Earnings declining

R&D Spend

$0/ year

0.0% of revenue

Below sector average (12%)

Research and development spending

Insider Activity

91.6%ownership

→ Flat

Insider ownership roughly steady over the past year

Cash Position

Cash flow positive

$121M cash & investments

Quarterly Free Cash Flow

↑ Burn rate improving

Company generates more cash than it spends — no dilution risk from fundraising

Growth context

Emerald Holding is growing revenue at 5% year-over-year. The Winston Score measures business quality today — these growth metrics show what could matter tomorrow.

The Winston Score above measures business quality today. Growth stocks often score lower because they invest in the future rather than maximising current profits. These metrics show what matters most for evaluating that future.

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Quality

Profit per sale

Gross Margin

64.0%

Premium pricing power — 64.0% gross margin

Profit after running costs

Operating Margin

12.5%

Healthy — 12.5% operating margin

Return on the money invested

ROCE

5.2%

Weak — 5.2% return on capital

ROIC between 5% and 15%. They earn 5 to 15 cents back per year on every dollar invested.

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Growth

Sales growth

Sales YoY

+14.0%

Fast-growing sales (+14.0% YoY)

Profit growth

EPS YoY

<−1,000%

Earnings shrinking (<−1,000% YoY)

Earnings per share down more than 10%. Either a bad year, or a real decline.

How steady the profit is

EPS Consistency

4/8 quarters

Earnings inconsistent quarter-to-quarter

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Cash Flow

Profit that turns into cash

Cash Conversion

N/A

Data not available

Spare cash per sale

FCF Margin

12.1%

Converts sales into free cash efficiently (12.1%)

FCF margin between 10% and 20%. Every $100 in sales becomes $10 to $20 in real cash.

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Stability

What it owes vs what it owns

Debt / Equity

1.49

Elevated debt (1.49)

Covers its interest

Interest Cover

1.08x

Dangerous — barely covers interest (1.1x)

Interest coverage between 1 and 3. Profits cover interest, but with little room to spare.

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Valuation

Price vs profit

P/E Ratio (TTM)

N/M

Negative earnings — P/E not meaningful

Cheaper or dearer next year

P/E vs Forward

N/A

not available

Data not available

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Dividends

Dividend

Dividend Yield

1.19%

Small dividend — 1.19% yield

Modest yield. The bulk of any return needs to come from price appreciation.

Dividend record

Dividend Growth

+0.0%

Dividend flat

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