YOUMEDIUM SIGNALOPERATIONAL10-K

Clear Secure has rebranded CLEAR Plus to CLEAR+ and expanded its B2B identity verification platform while restructuring its business portfolio descriptions.

The company is positioning itself as a broader identity verification platform beyond just airport security lanes, with enhanced B2B offerings through CLEAR1 that provide multi-layered verification services. The expanded travel portfolio including concierge services and passport assistance suggests a strategy to increase customer lifetime value and reduce dependence on airport-only use cases.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

Clear Secure delivered solid revenue growth of 17% to $901M with operating income growing substantially, though net income declined by 36% to $109M, indicating higher tax expenses or one-time charges offset operational improvements. Operating cash flow expanded meaningfully by 26% to $373M, demonstrating strong underlying cash generation. The balance sheet shows proportional growth in assets and liabilities while stockholders equity declined modestly, suggesting the company is funding growth through increased leverage rather than retained earnings.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Operating Income
P&L
+51.4%
$123.2M$186.5M

Operating leverage kicking in — revenue growth outpacing cost growth, a hallmark of scaling businesses.

Net Income
P&L
-35.7%
$169.7M$109.2M

Net income declined 35.7% — review whether driven by operations, interest costs, or non-recurring items.

Cash & Equivalents
Balance Sheet
+28.2%
$66.9M$85.7M

Cash grew 28.2% — improving liquidity position supports investment and shareholder returns.

Operating Cash Flow
Cash Flow
+26%
$295.7M$372.5M

Operating cash flow grew 26% — strong conversion of earnings to cash, healthy business fundamentals.

Current Liabilities
Balance Sheet
+18.2%
$643.1M$759.9M

Current liabilities rose 18.2% — increased short-term obligations, watch current ratio.

Revenue
P&L
+16.9%
$770.5M$900.8M

Revenue growing 16.9% — solid top-line momentum, watch margins for quality of growth.

Current Assets
Balance Sheet
+15.5%
$662.2M$764.6M

Current assets grew 15.5% — improving short-term liquidity or inventory/receivables build.

Total Liabilities
Balance Sheet
+14.8%
$957.0M$1.1B

Liabilities increased 14.8% — monitor debt-to-equity ratio and interest coverage.

Stockholders Equity
Balance Sheet
-10.4%
$198.4M$177.7M

Equity decreased 10.4% — buybacks or losses reducing book value, monitor solvency ratios.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-02-25
PRIOR — 2025-02-26
ADDED
CLEAR+ enables access to predictable and fast experiences through dedicated entry lanes in airport security checkpoints nationwide.
Additionally, our CLEAR Travel portfolio includes TSA PreCheck Enrollment Provided by CLEAR, premium services such as CLEAR Concierge, other travel benefits such as expedited passport services, our free CLEAR app which helps travelers plan their trip Home to Gate, and other mobile-first identity solutions such as CLEAR ID.
Our CLEAR Travel portfolio extends CLEAR s value proposition beyond the airport lane and supports our strategy to expand use cases, increase engagement and address new customer segments such as international travelers.
CLEAR1 is our business to business ( B2B ) multi-layered identity verification solution.
We combine biometric, document and device signals with verified data sources to ensure users are who they claim to be.
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REMOVED
CLEAR Plus enables access to predictable and fast experiences through dedicated entry lanes in airport security checkpoints nationwide.
As we continue to innovate on the travel experience, we are proud to offer TSA PreCheck Enrollment Provided by CLEAR offering consumers increased choice in how and where to sign up for this popular trusted traveler program.
CLEAR1 (formerly CLEAR Verified), our business to business ( B2B ) offering, is our secure identity platform that maximizes security and minimizes friction for partners and consumers.
CLEAR1 enables our partners to leverage our digital identity technology and embedded Member base to facilitate secure and frictionless experiences digitally and physically via our software development kits and application programming interfaces.
As of December 31, 2024, our expansive network of partners and use cases provide our Members with access to 165 CLEAR Plus Lanes across 58 airports nationwide, 5 airports with Mobile Lanes, 52 airports and 24 retail locations with TSA PreCheck Enrollment Provided by CLEAR, 17 sports and entertainment venues with priority Lanes and a growing list of B2B CLEAR1 partners.
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