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Clear Secure posts solid Q3 with margin expansion, guided growth, and buyback

Nov 4, 2026, 3:24 PM EST1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Strong top-line growth, expanding margins, and robust capital return (buybacks + dividend) support higher valuation and share price in the near term; guidance upgrades reinforce momentum, though near-term FCF softness due to settlement tempers enthusiasm.

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Clear Secure delivered a strong Q3 2026, lifting revenue and bookings while expanding margins. The company also raised its full-year guidance, increased its buyback authorization, and continued network expansion, including new CLEAR+ airports and a VA pilot. Near-term FCF remains pressured by a settlement, but the framework supports mid-term upside from growth and capital returns.

Q3 revenue $292.9m, up 27.8%; bookings $323.5m, up 24.4%.
Operating income $82.9m; margin 28.3%; net income $75.3m; margin 25.7%.
Net cash from operations $(98.6)m; free cash flow $(103.8)m due to $315m settlement.
CLEAR members: 46.7m; active CLEAR+ 8.5m; network expansion to 63 CLEAR+ airports.
Guidance: Q4 revenue $299-302m; full-year FCF ≥$490m; buyback boosted.

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