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LOS ANGELES - PLBY Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLBY), known for its ownership of the Playboy brand and currently valued at $146.25 million in market capitalization, is set to be included in the Russell Microcap® Index starting June 30, 2025, following the annual reconstitution of the Russell U.S. indexes. The reconstitution process, which took place as of April 30, ranks the 4,000 largest U.S. stocks by total market capitalization. According to InvestingPro data, PLBY has shown strong momentum with a 73.33% return over the past year, despite maintaining a WEAK overall financial health score.
Inclusion in the Russell Microcap® Index ensures PLBY Group’s automatic entry into the appropriate growth and value style indexes for one year. FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider, bases index membership on objective market-capitalization rankings and style attributes.
The Russell indexes serve as benchmarks for investment strategies and are utilized by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds. As of June 2024, around $10.6 trillion in assets were benchmarked against these indexes.
PLBY Group, a global pleasure and leisure company, aims to connect consumers with products, content, and experiences that promote fulfilling lives. The company maintains impressive gross profit margins of 67.16% and generates annual revenue of $116.69 million. The company’s flagship brand, Playboy, is one of the most recognized brands worldwide, with a presence in approximately 180 countries. For detailed analysis and additional insights, check out the comprehensive Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro, which covers over 1,400 top US stocks.
The company’s mission is to foster a culture where the pursuit of pleasure is considered a fundamental human right, building on a legacy of over 70 years in media and hospitality, as well as advocacy for cultural progress tied to equality and freedom of expression. While operating with significant debt burden, the company trades at $1.56 per share, showing resilience with a 7.59% return over the past week.
This move to join the Russell Microcap® Index is based on a press release statement from PLBY Group.
In other recent news, PLBY Group reported its first positive EBITDA since 2023 in the first quarter of 2025, achieving an adjusted EBITDA of $2.4 million. The company saw a significant increase in licensing revenue, which grew by 175% year-over-year. Revenue for the quarter was $28.9 million, surpassing the forecast of $27 million, while earnings per share matched expectations at -$0.10. The company’s transition to an asset-light business model and focus on high-margin licensing deals contributed to these positive financial results. Analysts from ROTH Capital Partners discussed the impact of tariffs and future growth expectations, with PLBY implementing price increases to mitigate potential tariff impacts. The company’s strategic initiatives include exploring new revenue streams in gaming, hospitality, and content licensing. PLBY Group is also planning to expand its magazine offerings, with the potential for additional issues and related revenue streams later this year.
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