Emerald Holding Future Growth
Future criteria checks 3/6
Emerald Holding is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 130.5% and 6.1% per annum respectively while EPS is expected to grow by 130.5% per annum.
Key information
130.5%
Earnings growth rate
130.49%
EPS growth rate
| Media earnings growth | 34.7% |
| Revenue growth rate | 6.1% |
| Future return on equity | n/a |
| Analyst coverage | Low |
| Last updated | 11 May 2026 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
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 Alpha
Narrative 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...Analysis Article • Sep 29
Emerald Holding's (NYSE:EEX) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business
If we're looking to avoid a business that is in decline, what are the trends that can warn us ahead of time? Typically...Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2027 | 524 | 54 | 100 | 109 | 2 |
| 12/31/2026 | 493 | 26 | 92 | 100 | 2 |
| 3/31/2026 | 471 | -39 | 50 | 59 | N/A |
| 12/31/2025 | 463 | -31 | 34 | 43 | N/A |
| 9/30/2025 | 438 | 5 | 43 | 51 | N/A |
| 6/30/2025 | 433 | 8 | 50 | 58 | N/A |
| 3/31/2025 | 413 | 5 | 43 | 52 | N/A |
| 12/31/2024 | 399 | -10 | 37 | 47 | N/A |
| 9/30/2024 | 394 | -44 | 32 | 42 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 393 | -33 | 31 | 41 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 394 | -47 | 28 | 39 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 383 | -50 | 29 | 40 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 375 | -17 | -11 | 1 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 365 | 11 | 134 | 146 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 350 | 22 | 140 | 151 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 326 | 32 | 165 | 175 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 273 | 10 | 242 | 252 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 288 | -37 | 99 | 109 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 231 | -85 | 113 | 121 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 146 | -115 | 83 | 90 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 117 | -139 | 37 | 42 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 49 | -144 | 8 | 12 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 41 | -79 | -48 | -44 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 127 | -649 | -41 | -37 | N/A |
| 9/30/2020 | 160 | -675 | -32 | -26 | N/A |
| 6/30/2020 | 227 | -672 | 0 | 5 | N/A |
| 3/31/2020 | 323 | -671 | 60 | 65 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 361 | -50 | N/A | 68 | N/A |
| 9/30/2019 | 373 | -72 | N/A | 87 | N/A |
| 6/30/2019 | 401 | -31 | N/A | 90 | N/A |
| 3/31/2019 | 376 | -37 | N/A | 95 | N/A |
| 12/31/2018 | 381 | -25 | N/A | 104 | N/A |
| 9/30/2018 | 355 | 105 | N/A | 110 | N/A |
| 6/30/2018 | 353 | 104 | N/A | 107 | N/A |
| 3/31/2018 | 348 | 92 | N/A | 103 | N/A |
| 12/31/2017 | 342 | 82 | N/A | 111 | N/A |
| 9/30/2017 | 341 | 17 | N/A | 85 | N/A |
| 6/30/2017 | 341 | 17 | N/A | 81 | N/A |
| 3/31/2017 | 332 | 22 | N/A | 92 | N/A |
| 12/31/2016 | 324 | 22 | N/A | 93 | N/A |
| 9/30/2016 | 319 | 28 | N/A | 104 | N/A |
| 12/31/2015 | 306 | 20 | N/A | 88 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: EEX is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered faster growth than the savings rate (3.5%).
Earnings vs Market: EEX is forecast to become profitable over the next 3 years, which is considered above average market growth.
High Growth Earnings: EEX is expected to become profitable in the next 3 years.
Revenue vs Market: EEX's revenue (6.1% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (11.7% per year).
High Growth Revenue: EEX's revenue (6.1% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: Insufficient data to determine if EEX's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/15 05:12 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/15 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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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 |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey Meuler | Baird |
| Jitaek Chu | BofA Global Research |
| Ashish Sabadra | Deutsche Bank |