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First-quarter revenue rose 10% to $278.8 million, while net income increased 56% to $7.6 million. Operating income was nearly flat as higher expenses offset gross profit growth; lower financing costs and a favorable warrant valuation change helped boost reported net income.
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Growth came from physical entertainment: movie revenue increased 20%, vinyl 14%, CDs 22% and collectibles 87%. Lower gaming revenue partly offset those gains.
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Alliance is testing vinyl and CD displays at 14 Best Buy stores and said a successful trial could lead to expansion to 100–300 stores in 2027, though that rollout is not confirmed.
Alliance Entertainment (NASDAQ:AENT) reported a 10% increase in fiscal first-quarter revenue as sales of physical movies, music and collectibles rose, though higher operating expenses limited growth in operating income.
Revenue reached $278.8 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, up from $254 million a year earlier. Net income rose 56% to $7.6 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, helped by lower financing costs and a favorable change in the value of warrant liabilities.
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During the earnings call, CEO Jeff Walker also disclosed a 14-store test with Best Buy featuring vinyl records and CDs. He said Alliance anticipates the test will succeed and could expand to between 100 and 300 stores in 2027, although the rollout remains an expectation rather than a confirmed plan.
Music, Movies and Collectibles Drive Growth
Physical movie revenue rose 20% to $101.1 million. Walker said relationships with Paramount and Amazon MGM Studios contributed through new releases, wider title availability and expanded retail distribution.
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Vinyl revenue increased 14% to $86.7 million, while CD revenue grew 22% to $41.2 million. Both categories benefited from higher unit sales and average selling prices reissues and special editions for vinyl, along with high-profile releases and interest in K-pop and international music for CDs
Collectibles revenue climbed 87% to $11.9 million from $6.4 million, reaching 4.3% of quarterly revenue compared with 2.5% a year earlier. Walker attributed the growth to expanded licensed offerings, broader sourcing relationships and the company’s Handmade by Robots brand. Distribution and fulfillment fee revenue increased 18% to $5.7 million.
