Shares of Clear Secure, Inc. (NYSE: YOU) surged 8.84% in pre-market trading on Thursday following the company's release of better-than-expected third-quarter results and raised full-year guidance. The biometric identity platform provider demonstrated strong growth and operational performance, surpassing analyst estimates across key metrics.
Clear Secure reported Q3 2025 revenue of $229.2 million, representing a 15.5% year-over-year increase and beating the consensus estimate of $224.8 million. The company's earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.29, surpassing the expected $0.26. This solid financial performance was driven by continued growth in its user base, with Active CLEAR+ Members increasing to 7.7 million, up 7.5% compared to the same period last year.
Adding to investor optimism, Clear Secure provided an upbeat outlook for the fourth quarter and raised its full-year guidance. The company projected Q4 2025 revenue between $234 million and $237 million, exceeding analyst expectations of $231.6 million. Furthermore, Clear Secure increased its full-year 2025 free cash flow guidance to at least $320 million, up from the previous forecast of at least $310 million. This positive outlook, coupled with the company's expansion of CLEAR+ services for international travelers and the launch of eGates across multiple airports, suggests strong growth potential and improved profitability in the coming quarters.
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