Emerald Holding Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 1/6
Emerald Holding is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 1.19%.
Key information
1.2%
Dividend yield
0.8%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.0% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 1.2% |
| Dividend Growth | -17.3% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | -31% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 13
EEX: Apollo Takeover And Recent Downgrades Will Shape Risk Reward Balance
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Emerald Holding to $5.03. This reflects updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, while incorporating recent downgrades from the Street.Narrative Update • May 30
EEX: Apollo Takeover Terms And Execution Risks Will Shape Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Emerald Holding to $5.03. This reflects updated views on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions following recent downgrades from multiple firms.Seeking Alpha • May 12
Emerald Holding: Final Thoughts After The Apollo Acquisition
Summary Emerald Holding, Inc. is being acquired by Apollo Global for $5.03 per share, with Onex supporting the deal. EEX’s organic growth stagnated post-pandemic, with revenue gains driven by acquisitions and LT debt/EBITDA above 4x. The transaction values EEX at ~11.8x–13x EBITDA, aligning with historical B2B events industry multiples. With minimal arbitrage remaining, I rate EEX a Sell and recommend reallocating capital elsewhere. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • May 12
EEX: Apollo Deal Terms And Reset Expectations Will Define Future Upside
Analysts have reduced their price target for Emerald Holding from $7.95 to $5.03, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profitability, discount rate, and a lower future P/E multiple following recent downgrades at major firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Emerald Holding reflects a reassessment of the stock that has fed into the lower price target, with analysts updating their views on growth, profitability, and valuation multiples.Analysis Article • Jan 09
Does Emerald Holding (NYSE:EEX) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Dec 19
Revenues Tell The Story For Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE:EEX) As Its Stock Soars 33%
Emerald Holding, Inc. ( NYSE:EEX ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 33% in the...Analysis Article • Jul 31
There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For Emerald Holding's (NYSE:EEX) Returns On Capital
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...New Narrative • May 28
Expanding Global Markets And Premium Events Will Strengthen Future Position
Portfolio diversification through premium and tech-focused event acquisitions is strengthening revenue durability and supporting long-term margin growth.Analysis Article • May 09
Shareholders Can Be Confident That Emerald Holding's (NYSE:EEX) Earnings Are High Quality
Emerald Holding, Inc. ( NYSE:EEX ) recently posted some strong earnings, and the market responded positively. We did...Analysis Article • May 08
Revenues Tell The Story For Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE:EEX) As Its Stock Soars 32%
Emerald Holding, Inc. ( NYSE:EEX ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 32% after a shaky period...Analysis Article • Feb 27
Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Emerald Holding (NYSE:EEX)
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Firstly, we'd want to...Analysis Article • Jan 23
Investors Still Waiting For A Pull Back In Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE:EEX)
Emerald Holding, Inc.'s ( NYSE:EEX ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 2.3x may not look like an appealing investment...Analysis Article • Oct 12
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE:EEX)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Emerald Holding fair value estimate is US$3.93 Current share...Analysis Article • Sep 22
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Emerald Holding, Inc.'s (NYSE:EEX) P/S
Emerald Holding, Inc.'s ( NYSE:EEX ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 2.3x may not look like an appealing investment...Analysis Article • Aug 27
Emerald Holding's (NYSE:EEX) Returns Have Hit A Wall
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Analysis Article • Aug 06
Is There Now An Opportunity In Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE:EEX)?
Emerald Holding, Inc. ( NYSE:EEX ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement...Analysis Article • Jul 16
Emerald Holding (NYSE:EEX) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • May 30
Emerald Holding, Inc.'s (NYSE:EEX) Popularity With Investors Is Clear
When close to half the companies in the Media industry in the United States have price-to-sales ratios (or "P/S") below...Analysis Article • Mar 01
Emerald Holding (NYSE:EEX) Has Some Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
When we're researching a company, it's sometimes hard to find the warning signs, but there are some financial metrics...Analysis Article • Dec 27
Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE:EEX)
With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 1x in the Media industry in the United States, you could be...Seeking Alpha • Dec 08
Emerald Holding Aims For Advertising Segment Revamp
Summary Emerald Holding, Inc. has reported Q3 2023 financial results, missing revenue but beating earnings estimates. The company provides live event-related services, production, and software. Softness in advertising and content, especially in the technology industry, may delay the generation of strong revenue growth. I'm Neutral [Hold] on Emerald Holding for the near term. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Oct 20
These 4 Measures Indicate That Emerald Holding (NYSE:EEX) Is Using Debt Extensively
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: EEX has been paying a dividend for less than 10 years and during this time payments have been volatile.
Growing Dividend: EEX has only been paying a dividend for 9 years, and since then payments have fallen.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Emerald Holding Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (EEX) | 1.2% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.2% |
| Industry Average (Media) | 3.0% |
| Analyst forecast (EEX) (up to 3 years) | 1.2% |
Notable Dividend: EEX's dividend (1.19%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.35%).
High Dividend: EEX's dividend (1.19%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.17%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: EEX is paying a dividend but the company is unprofitable.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its low cash payout ratio (23.6%), EEX's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/12 19:53 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/10 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Emerald Holding, Inc. is covered by 7 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jeffrey Meuler | Baird |
| Jitaek Chu | BofA Global Research |
| Ashish Sabadra | Deutsche Bank |