Clear Secure Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 6/6
Clear Secure has a total shareholder equity of $204.4M and total debt of $0.0, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 0%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $1.3B and $1.1B respectively. Clear Secure's EBIT is $186.5M making its interest coverage ratio -7.6. It has cash and short-term investments of $700.2M.
Key information
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Debt to equity ratio
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Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | -7.6x |
| Cash | US$700.17m |
| Equity | US$204.39m |
| Total liabilities | US$1.10b |
| Total assets | US$1.30b |
Recent financial health updates
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Recent updates
YOU: Q4 Execution And 2026 Cash Returns Will Shape Bullish Repricing
Analysts have lifted their price targets on Clear Secure into a higher $49 to $61 range, citing stronger Q4 results, momentum in CLEAR+ and CLEAR1 bookings, renewed American Express partnership benefits, and improving free cash flow expectations into 2026 as key supports for the updated valuation view. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have been revising their views on Clear Secure with a cluster of higher price targets following the Q4 report, pointing to what they see as solid execution across CLEAR+, CLEAR1 and key partnerships.YOU: Q4 Execution And 2026 Cash Returns Will Drive Future Upside
Narrative Update The Analyst Price Target for Clear Secure moves from $61 to $65. Analysts point to stronger Q4 bookings, positive trends in CLEAR+, solid cash flow expectations into 2026, and recent app download momentum as key supports for the higher fair value and slightly richer future P/E assumptions.Clear Secure: This Identity Verification Company Hits Another Inflection Point
Mar 25
YOU: Rich Expectations Will Hinge On 2026 Free Cash Flow Delivery
Clear Secure's analyst price targets have moved sharply higher from a prior fair value estimate of $29.18 to $33.80, as analysts point to strong Q4 results, broad-based CLEAR+ and CLEAR1 momentum, an extended American Express partnership, and a 2026 free cash flow outlook that has led investors to assign more value to the business. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Clear Secure has leaned positive on Q4 execution, CLEAR+ and CLEAR1 traction, and the extended American Express partnership.YOU: Q4 Bookings Strength And 2026 Cash Returns Will Support Higher Future Returns
Analysts have raised their price target on Clear Secure to $61 from $46, citing stronger Q4 bookings, improving profit expectations, and higher projected future P/E multiples supported by cash flow outlooks and renewed partnerships. Analyst Commentary Recent research has come through with a clear tilt toward optimism on Clear Secure, with multiple bullish analysts lifting their price targets following the latest Q4 report.
YOU: Healthcare Identity Contracts Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts kept their price target for Clear Secure steady at $39.38, with only small tweaks to inputs such as the discount rate, profit margin assumptions, and a higher future P/E helping to support an unchanged fair value view. What's in the News CLEAR entered a contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to modernize identity verification for Medicare beneficiaries and providers on Medicare.gov, with CLEAR1 planned for account creation, recovery, and access to healthcare information starting in early 2026 (Key Developments).YOU: Member Momentum And Government Contract Wins Will Challenge Rich Expectations
Our analyst price target for Clear Secure moves from US$25.00 to about US$29.18, reflecting Street analysts' higher targets following Q3 results that they describe as solid. Guidance is supported by member growth, product and pricing performance, and disciplined resource allocation.YOU: Q3 Execution And New Identity Contracts Will Support Higher Future Returns
Analysts have raised their price target for Clear Secure by $1 to $46, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions following recent Q3 results and guidance. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a cluster of bullish analysts lifting their price targets on Clear Secure after Q3 results and updated Q4 guidance, with some pointing to stronger bookings, revenue, and member trends than previously modeled.Investor Optimism Abounds Clear Secure, Inc. (NYSE:YOU) But Growth Is Lacking
Jan 07
YOU: Robust Q4 Guidance And Healthcare Deals Will Support Future Upside Potential
Narrative Update Analysts have nudged their price targets on Clear Secure higher to a range of US$38 to US$41, citing solid Q3 results, stronger than guided bookings and revenue, and confident Q4 guidance supported by member growth, product and pricing performance, and disciplined resource allocation. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Clear Secure highlight a mix of optimism around execution and growth, along with some lingering caution on valuation and external risks.YOU Robust Q4 Guidance And Healthcare Deals Will Support Steady Future Momentum
Analysts nudged their fair value estimate for Clear Secure up by about $1.00 to roughly $39.38, citing stronger than expected Q3 performance, robust Q4 guidance, and sustained member driven revenue growth. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts view the latest quarter as a confirmation that Clear Secure can sustain double digit top line growth while maintaining pricing power and disciplined cost control, supporting higher valuation multiples.YOU Robust Q4 Guidance And Airport Expansion Will Drive Continued Momentum
Our fair value estimate for Clear Secure has inched up to approximately $38.38 per share from about $38.11, as analysts raise price targets into the high $30s and low $40s on the back of stronger than expected Q3 results, robust Q4 guidance, and sustained member driven bookings and revenue growth. Analyst Commentary Analyst reactions to the latest results skew constructive, with price target revisions into the high 30s and low 40s reflecting growing confidence in Clear Secure's ability to sustain member driven growth while navigating macro and regulatory uncertainties.YOU: Recent Airport Expansions And Resource Discipline Will Support Continued Progress
Clear Secure’s fair value price target has been raised by analysts from approximately $36.22 to $38.11 per share. Recent strong quarterly results and improved guidance have increased confidence in the company’s growth outlook.Clear Secure (NYSE:YOU) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.125
Nov 09YOU: Continued Airport Initiatives Will Drive Upside Despite Travel Headwinds
Analysts have raised their price target for Clear Secure from $35.22 to $36.22, citing strong recent earnings, improved guidance, and steady progress in the company’s airport business initiatives as key factors behind the upward adjustment. Analyst Commentary Analysts have weighed Clear Secure's latest performance, guidance, and business trends, offering insights into factors that may influence the company’s future valuation and momentum.Biometric Expansion Will Improve Efficiency, But Leadership Changes May Introduce Risks
Clear Secure’s consensus price target has been raised to $35.22 as analysts cite stronger-than-expected Q2 results, successful new initiatives, and alleviated macroeconomic concerns, reflecting greater confidence in the company’s multi-year growth potential. Analyst Commentary Better-than-expected Q2 results driven by increased adoption, new initiatives, expanded usage of Clear’s technology platform, and strong execution.Biometric Expansion Will Improve Efficiency, But Leadership Changes May Introduce Risks
Clear Secure's fair value has been revised upward as stronger net profit margins more than offset a higher discount rate, driving the consensus analyst price target increase from $29.25 to $31.25. What's in the News Provided Q3 2025 revenue guidance of $223–$226 million, indicating 13.1% year-over-year growth at midpoint.Benign Growth For Clear Secure, Inc. (NYSE:YOU) Underpins Its Share Price
Jul 04Clear Secure: CLEAR1 Is The Hidden Catalyst Investors Are Overlooking
Apr 30Clear Secure: Strong Competitive Moat And Visible Growth Catalysts
Apr 23Analyzing Clear Secure's Latest Quarterly Report, Here's Why I Rate It A Buy
Mar 12Clear Secure: Is This Identity Verification Company At An Inflection Point?
Feb 26
Strong potential through partnerships, international expansion and wider application of biometrics
Clear Secure (YOU) has strong potential for future growth, particularly if it successfully diversifies its offerings and expands its digital identity services beyond airports.Strong potential for Clear Secure through partnerships and wider application of biometrics
Clear Secure (YOU) has strong potential for future growth, particularly if it successfully diversifies its offerings and expands its digital identity services beyond airports.Clear Secure: A Bullish Case Amid Market Doubt
Jan 26YOU Market Outlook
TSA PreCheck (Transportation Security Administration):A government-operated trusted traveler program that competes directly with Clear Secure in the airport security space.TSA PreCheck offers a lower-Clear Secure: Clearly Mixed Sentiment, Though Remaining Bullish
Dec 31Clear Secure: Long-Term Growth Limited By Potentially Unstable Business Model
Nov 25Clear Secure: Did The Market Overreact To Q3 Earnings?
Nov 09Clear Secure: Q2 Earnings Reaffirm Bullish Thesis
Sep 11
Innovative Airport Technologies And Member Perks Set To Skyrocket Revenue And Member Satisfaction
Implementation of facial recognition and lane technologies aims to improve efficiency and member experience, potentially driving increased revenue through higher membership.Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: YOU's short term assets ($764.6M) exceed its short term liabilities ($759.9M).
Long Term Liabilities: YOU's short term assets ($764.6M) exceed its long term liabilities ($339.1M).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: YOU is debt free.
Reducing Debt: YOU has not had any debt for past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: YOU has no debt, therefore it does not need to be covered by operating cash flow.
Interest Coverage: YOU has no debt, therefore coverage of interest payments is not a concern.
Balance Sheet
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/01 22:33 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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Analyst Sources
Clear Secure, Inc. is covered by 11 analysts. 7 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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| Wyatt Swanson | D.A. Davidson & Co. |
| Eric Sheridan | Goldman Sachs |
| Eric Sheridan | Goldman Sachs |