Nov 4, 6:03 AM ET
Clear Secure reported third quarter 2026 revenue of $292.9 million, up 27.8% year over year, and diluted earnings per share of $0.52. The company raised its full-year 2026 free cash flow guidance to at least $490 million from at least $480 million, though quarterly free cash flow was negative $103.8 million due to an approximately $315 million settlement of accrued partnership liabilities. The board also increased its share repurchase authorization by $175.0 million.
- Q3 2026 revenue $292.9 million, up 27.8%; Total Bookings $323.5 million, up 24.4%
- Q3 2026 net income $75.3 million; diluted EPS $0.52 versus $0.29 a year earlier
- Full-year 2026 free cash flow guidance raised to at least $490 million from at least $480 million
- Board authorized a $175.0 million repurchase increase, leaving about $254.4 million remaining; quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share payable December 24, 2026
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Sep 16, 6:30 AM ET
CLEAR Secure's President Michael Barkin, who is also a board member, will move to an advisory role on October 15, 2026, and resign from the board effective the same day, under a transition agreement dated September 15, 2026. Separately, EVP of Aviation Kyle McLaughlin will leave on October 2, 2026, and the company has started a search for his successor. Both departures are described as not involving any disagreement with the company, and the filing reports no financial results or guidance changes.
- Michael Barkin moves to an advisory role on October 15, 2026, and resigns from the Board effective that date
- Barkin's advisory service runs through December 31, 2026, at $300,000 per full month
- Kyle McLaughlin, EVP Aviation, resigns to pursue a new opportunity; last day October 2, 2026
- The company has initiated a search for McLaughlin's successor
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Aug 5, 6:00 AM ET
Clear Secure reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $277.8 million, up 26.6% year over year, and net income of $72.3 million, compared with $37.9 million a year earlier. The company raised its full-year 2026 free cash flow guidance to at least $480 million from at least $465 million, and its board declared a $0.15 quarterly dividend.
- Diluted EPS was $0.49 versus $0.26 in the second quarter of 2025; net income attributable to Clear Secure was $50.1 million versus $24.7 million.
- Total Bookings were $295.9 million, up 32.8%, and Adjusted EBITDA was $101.1 million, a 36.4% margin.
- Full-year 2026 free cash flow guidance was raised to at least $480 million from at least $465 million.
- Third-quarter 2026 revenue is guided to $284-287 million; the $0.15 dividend is payable September 24, 2026 to holders of record on September 10, 2026.
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Jul 30, 4:30 PM ET
Clear Secure's board appointed Rob O'Hare, currently chief financial officer of Affirm Holdings, as a director effective July 30, 2026, and increased the board to ten directors. He joins the Audit Committee, and Tomago Collins rotates off that committee at the same time.
- Appointed director and Audit Committee member effective July 30, 2026; term runs to the 2027 annual meeting
- Initial RSU grant valued at $480,000, vesting in three equal annual installments
- Annual cash retainer of $40,000 for board service
- Tomago Collins rotates off the Audit Committee
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