Short Answer

Both the model and the market expect Clear+ members to be Above 8.2 million in Q2 2026, seeing no actionable edge.

1. Market Behavior & Drivers

This market shows a consistent downward trend in expectations for Clear Secure's Q2 2026 member count. The contract opened at a high of 92.0% on June 30, 2026, and has since declined by five percentage points to its current level of 87.0% as of July 14. This erosion of confidence occurred after the quarter's close and in the absence of the official results, which are still pending. The provided context does not contain a specific news event or catalyst to explain this steady price decay. The movement appears to reflect a gradual souring of sentiment as traders anticipate the final report.
The price action suggests that 92.0% was the initial ceiling, while the current price of 87.0% is acting as a near-term support level. The market has not yet tested prices below this point. Total volume traded is 4,022 contracts, indicating a degree of market interest. However, the specific sample dates provided show zero volume, which suggests that trading has been intermittent rather than continuous. Price changes on low or zero volume can indicate that shifts in sentiment are occurring on thin liquidity, potentially driven by a small number of participants.
Overall, the chart reflects growing pessimism. The market began pricing the outcome with high confidence but has steadily revised its expectations lower in the weeks following the end of the reporting period. The lack of a sharp, high-volume sell-off suggests this is not a reaction to a singular event but rather a persistent drift in belief about the company's performance, possibly as participants weigh the Q2 revenue guidance issued on May 6 against other unstated factors.
  • Since last update (~2d): Model probability for Above 8.5 million fell 7.4pp (model_led), widening the edge.
  • Model probability for Above 8.6 million dropped 6.2pp (model_led), also widening the edge.
  • Overall confidence score decreased 1.0pp, as model-led declines widened the edge across higher outcomes.
  • Above 8.2 million members is highly probable given Q1's 8.167 million base.
  • Above 8.3 million is supported by strategic airport expansions and sustained air travel demand.
  • Exceeding 8.4 million faces uncertainty from trial conversion challenges and macroeconomic pressures.

Current Context

Clear Secure's Q2 2026 financial results are currently pending release. As of July 14, 2026, Clear Secure (NYSE: YOU) had not yet reported its financial outcomes for the quarter that ended on June 30, 2026 [1][2][3]. During its Q1 2026 earnings release on May 6, 2026, the company issued guidance for Q2 2026, projecting revenue between $268 million and $271 million [3]. Total bookings for the same period were forecast to be between $280 million and $285 million [3].
Clear Secure reported 8.167 million active CLEAR+ members in Q1 2026. This figure was current as of the Q1 2026 reporting date, March 31, 2026 [2]. At that same point, the company also reported 40.986 million total CLEAR members [2].
Sources (3)
  1. 1CLEAR Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Resultsir.clearme.com
  2. 2Documentsec.gov
  3. 38-K - 05/06/2026 - Clear Secure, Inc.ir.clearme.com

2. Price Chart

Historical Price (Probability)

Outcome probability
Date

3. Significant Price Movements

Notable price changes detected in the chart, along with research into what caused each movement.

📈 July 02, 2026: 14.0pp spike

Price increased from 27.0% to 41.0%

Outcome: Above 8.4 million

What happened: A 14.0 percentage point spike occurred in the "Clear+ members in Q2" prediction market on July 2, 2026, for the "Above 8.4 million" outcome [1][2]. However, the provided web research, which includes general business discussions and Clear Secure's Q1 2026 financial report, does not contain any specific social media activity (e.g., posts from key figures, viral narratives) or traditional news announcements directly related to Clear Secure's Q2 2026 membership projections around this date [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. Therefore, based solely on the provided information, the primary driver for this prediction market price movement cannot be identified, and social media's role appears to be irrelevant due to a lack of supporting evidence.
Sources (10)
  1. 1Clear+ members in Q2 Odds & Predictions 2026kalshi.com
  2. 2Prediction Markets - Clear+ members in Q2coinbase.com
  3. 3CLEAR Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results:: Clear Secure, Inc. (YOU)ir.clearme.com
  4. 4Documentsec.gov
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4. Market Data

Contract Snapshot

This market resolves YES if Clear Secure Inc. reports above 8.4 million active Clear+ members in Q2 2026; otherwise, it resolves NO. The outcome will be verified from Fiscal.ai. The market closes early if the event occurs, or by September 3, 2026, at 6:00 AM EDT, with payouts projected 30 minutes after closing.

Market Discussion

Clear Secure reported 8.167 million Active CLEAR+ Members as of March 31, 2026 [1][2][3]. Prediction markets are actively trading contracts for CLEAR+ Q2 2026 membership figures, with a specific threshold of "Above 8.4 million" being traded [4]. While the company announced Q2 2026 guidance for revenue and total bookings, the provided research does not explicitly state guidance for Active CLEAR+ Members for Q2 2026 [1][2][5].

Sources (5)
  1. 1CLEAR Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Resultsir.clearme.com
  2. 2Clear Secure, Inc. (YOU) 10-Q Quarterly Report May 2026last10k.com
  3. 3CLEAR Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results – 1045 Capital Rocklifestyle.capitalcityrock.com
  4. 4Clear+ members in Q2 | Prediction Markets | Coinbasecoinbase.com
  5. 5CLEAR (YOU) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript - The Globe and Mailtheglobeandmail.com

5. Trader Dashboard

This scorecard was computed Jul 14, 2026 and may not reflect current market conditions.

Trust profile
Event quality5
Poor
Liquidity
4

6 contracts · worst first

Above 8.4 million1
Very thin · low confidence

Light recent trading — size may not fill near the screen price.

Above 8.5 million1
Very thin · low confidence

Light recent trading — size may not fill near the screen price.

Above 8.2 million6
Very thin · low confidence

Light recent trading — size may not fill near the screen price.

Above 8.3 million—
No recent trading to measure

No recent trading to measure

Above 8.6 million—
No recent trading to measure

No recent trading to measure

Above 8.8 million—
No recent trading to measure

No recent trading to measure

Move quality
—

No reading right now

6 contracts · worst first

Above 8.2 million—
No significant move

No significant move: |move| 0.00 log-odds, 0.0c, vol 0

Above 8.3 million—
Only 0 candle closes

Only 0 candle closes

Above 8.4 million—
No significant move

No significant move: |move| 0.00 log-odds, 0.0c, vol 0

Above 8.5 million—
No significant move

No significant move: |move| 0.00 log-odds, 0.0c, vol 0

Above 8.6 million—
Only 0 candle closes

Only 0 candle closes

Above 8.8 million—
Only 0 candle closes

Only 0 candle closes

Rule clarity
—Clear

Rules read clean and objective

6 contracts · worst first

Above 8.2 million100
Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear
Above 8.3 million100
Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear
Above 8.4 million100
Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear
Above 8.5 million100
Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear
Above 8.6 million100
Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear
Above 8.8 million100
Clear · high confidence

All checks pass

objective outcome · Clearofficial source · Cleartime boundary · Clear

trader_dashboard_lean_v1.13 · computed Jul 14, 2026

6. What strategic initiatives, such as new airport launches or partnerships announced by Clear Secure during Q2 2026, are expected to be the primary drivers of CLEAR+ member growth?

Concierge Service LaunchMiami International Airport, June 2026 [1]
Expanded Airport OperationsNorthwest Arkansas National Airport, May 2026 [2]
Strategic PartnershipGeneral Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), May 2026 [1]
CLEAR+ member growth relies on experience, network, and product innovation. The primary drivers for CLEAR+ member growth are strategic investments aimed at enhancing the member experience, which subsequently improves Net Promoter Score (NPS) and retention rates. Expanding the airport network footprint and introducing product innovations, such as Concierge services, are also key growth factors [3][4]. During Q2 2026, Clear Secure implemented several strategic projects designed to promote continued membership growth.
Q2 2026 initiatives expanded airport network and services. Key initiatives in this quarter focused on broadening the company's airport presence and product offerings. These included the launch of the 'Concierge Powered by CLEAR' service at Miami International Airport in June 2026, and the expansion of operations at Northwest Arkansas National Airport in May 2026 [1][2]. These actions directly align with the established growth strategies of expanding the airport network and introducing innovative services [3][4].
Strategic Q2 2026 partnerships were announced, with indirect growth links. Clear Secure also established strategic partnerships during Q2 2026. This encompassed a collaboration with General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) for digital identity services, which was announced in May 2026 [1]. Additionally, a partnership with Expedia was revealed in May 2026, intending to integrate CLEAR airport services into their booking platform [1]. While these are described as strategic, the provided information does not explicitly detail how these partnerships are expected to directly drive CLEAR+ member growth within the categories of member experience, network expansion, or product innovation [3][4][1].
Sources (4)
  1. 1CLEAR and General Dynamics Information Technology Enter Strategic Collaboration Agreement | MarketScreenermarketscreener.com
  2. 2Clear Launches Concierge Powered by Clear At Miami International Airport | MarketScreenermarketscreener.com
  3. 3CLEAR (YOU) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript | The Motley Foolfool.com
  4. 4Clear Secure: Earnings Webcast Q1 2026 | MarketScreener Hong Konghk.marketscreener.com

7. What is the consensus among financial analysts regarding Clear Secure's projected CLEAR+ member count for its Q2 2026 earnings release?

Expected Q2 2026 CLEAR+ Membersexceed 8.4 million [1]
Q4 2025 CLEAR+ Members7.6 million [2][3][4][5][6][7]
Q1 2026 CLEAR+ Members8.2 million [8][9]
Analysts anticipate Clear Secure's Q2 2026 CLEAR+ member count will exceed 8.4 million. This projection is derived from expectations set by financial analysts and prediction markets [1]. However, despite this overarching expectation, there is no single, explicit analyst consensus figure available for Clear Secure's projected Q2 2026 CLEAR+ member count [2][3][4][5][6][7]. The overall sentiment, however, indicates a bullish outlook, with both analyst and management commentary suggesting continued sequential growth in the member base.
Clear Secure demonstrates consistent growth, with management projecting continued increases. The general consensus points to modest-to-solid sequential growth in CLEAR+ members for Q2 2026 [2][3][4][5][6][7]. This growth builds upon the reported 7.6 million active CLEAR+ members as of Q4 2025 [2][3][4][5][6][7]. Most recently, Clear Secure reported 8.2 million active CLEAR+ members for Q1 2026, which concluded on March 31, 2026, marking a 13.0% year-over-year increase [8][9]. Management commentary accompanying the Q1 2026 results indicated an expectation for sustained growth in active CLEAR+ members relative to Q4 2025, with Q2 guidance further supporting the company's capability to maintain this upward trajectory [2][3][4][5][6][7].
Sources (9)
  1. 1Prediction Markets - Clear+ members in Q2coinbase.com
  2. 2YOU_Q42025, Page: 3Octagon Agentoctagonai.co
  3. 3YOU_Q42025, Page: 2Octagon Agentoctagonai.co
  4. 4YOU_Q42025, Page: 4Octagon Agentoctagonai.co
  5. 5YOU_Q42025, Page: 6Octagon Agentoctagonai.co
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  7. 7YOU_Q12026, Page: 6Octagon Agentoctagonai.co
  8. 8CLEAR Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Resultsir.clearme.com
  9. 9CLEAR Reports Strong Q1 Earnings, Raises Guidance | Intellectia.AIintellectia.ai

8. How do recent enrollment trends for the TSA PreCheck program in Q1 and early Q2 2026 compare to Clear Secure's historical growth, and what might this imply for Q2 performance?

Active CLEAR+ Members (March 31, 2026)8.2 million (13.0% year-over-year increase) [1]
Clear Secure TSA PreCheck Enrollment Locations (March 31, 2026)277 retail locations [2][1][3]
Clear Secure Q2 2026 Bookings Guidance$280-285 million (26.7% year-over-year growth at midpoint) [1][4][3]
TSA PreCheck enrollment and Clear Secure's membership both showed strong Q1 2026 growth. Significant enrollment activity for TSA PreCheck during Q1 2026 positively impacted partners, including Telos Corp, supporting its financial performance [5][6]. This robust trend mirrors the growth of Clear Secure, which reported 8.2 million Active CLEAR+ members by March 31, 2026, a substantial 13.0% increase year-over-year [1]. Furthermore, Clear Secure actively participates in PreCheck enrollment, operating 277 retail locations offering TSA PreCheck Enrollment as of March 31, 2026 [2][1][3].
Clear Secure's Q2 guidance indicates strong confidence in continued growth. For Q2 2026, Clear Secure has provided guidance for total bookings, projecting figures between $280 million and $285 million [1][4][3]. This projection signifies a 26.7% year-over-year growth at the midpoint, reflecting the company's confidence in sustained member acquisition momentum [1][4][3]. The strong TSA PreCheck enrollment activity observed in Q1 2026, combined with Clear Secure's direct role in PreCheck enrollment through its extensive retail network, suggests an advantageous landscape for Clear Secure's member acquisition and anticipated bookings growth in Q2 [2][1][3].
Sources (6)
  1. 1Clear Secure posts strong Q1 2026 results | YOU 8-K Filingstocktitan.net
  2. 2CLEAR Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Resultssec.gov
  3. 3CLEAR Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results – Company Announcement - FT.commarkets.ft.com
  4. 4CLEAR (YOU) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript | The Motley Foolfool.com
  5. 5Telos (TLS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcriptaol.com
  6. 6Earnings call transcript: Telos Corp Q1 2026 beats EPS...investing.com

9. What do TSA checkpoint travel number statistics for Q2 2026 indicate about overall U.S. air travel volume, and how has this metric historically correlated with Clear Secure's new member sign-ups?

US Air Travel Demand Growth (2026)Approximately 5.8% (full year 2026 projection) [1][2][3]
Clear's TSA Checkpoint CoverageApproximately 68-74% (recent periods) [4][5][6]
CLEAR+ Active Members (start of Q2 2026)8.2 million (as of March 31, 2026) [7]
U.S. air travel showed sustained strength with projected demand growth. U.S. air travel volume in Q2 2026 continued to demonstrate strong demand, with projections indicating approximately 5.8% growth for the full year 2026 [1][2][3]. This sustained strength in air travel volume has historically correlated with growth in Clear Secure's CLEAR+ membership [4][5][6].
TSA checkpoint data highlights Clear's market penetration. TSA checkpoint statistics serve as a crucial indicator, defining a substantial portion of Clear's addressable market and customer acquisition funnel [4][5][6]. Clear currently covers approximately 68-74% of the overall TSA checkpoint volume [4][5][6]. TSA frequency indicators regarding air travel remained very strong [8], even as some regions experienced double-digit airfare increases [9].
Clear Secure started Q2 with 8.2 million active members. Specific Q2 2026 CLEAR+ membership figures are not yet publicly available as of July 14, 2026 [7]. However, Clear Secure reported entering Q2 with 8.2 million active CLEAR+ members as of March 31, 2026 [7], attributing this to robust member acquisition during Q1, despite some airport disruptions [10][6].
Sources (10)
  1. 1US Airline Industry Statistics 2026 | Revenue, Passengers & Facts – The Global Statisticstheglobalstatistics.com
  2. 2Delta Air Lines Q2 EPS $1.56, affirms 2026 outlook | DAL Stock Newsstocktitan.net
  3. 3Air Travel Outlook 2026: Revenues and Costs Are Risingbcg.com
  4. 4you-20231231 - Investor Relations - CLEARir.clearme.com
  5. 5Clear Secure (YOU) Q1 2025 Earnings Transcript | The Motley Foolfool.com
  6. 6CLEAR (YOU) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript | The Motley Foolfool.com
  7. 7TSA June 29-July 5 Passengers Resolved Below 19Mlines.com
  8. 8Bloomberg Surveillance TV: June 16th, 2026 | Bloomberg Surveillanceyoutube.com
  9. 9Advito's 2026 Q2 Travel Price Index reportadvito.com
  10. 10CLEAR Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results:: Clear Secure, Inc. (YOU)ir.clearme.com

10. What notable headwinds, such as changes to TSA policies or significant negative media coverage between April and June 2026, could potentially increase churn or slow new member acquisition for Clear Secure?

DHS Shutdown PeriodEarly 2026 through at least April [1][2]
Key Economic RisksRising airfares and inflationary pressures [2]
Q2 2026 Operational DevelopmentsExpanded partnerships and launched new Concierge services [3][4][5]
A partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown created travel volatility and trial conversion uncertainty. This shutdown, which occurred in early 2026 and extended through at least April, led to a surge in trial enrollments for Clear Secure. However, the situation introduced significant uncertainty regarding the conversion of these new trials into long-term paying members during the second quarter of 2026 [1][2].
Macroeconomic factors posed risks, yet Clear advanced partnerships. Rising airfares and broader inflationary pressures were identified as potential risks to both new member acquisition and existing member churn throughout Q2 2026 [2]. Despite these headwinds, no significant negative media coverage directly harming Clear's operations or concerning TSA policy shifts was reported between April and June 2026. Instead, Clear Secure expanded partnerships and launched new Concierge services during this period [3][4][5].
Sources (5)
  1. 1US Travel Chaos April 2026: TSA Crisis, Jet Fuel & Flightstraveltourister.com
  2. 2YOU Q1 2026 Earnings Report on 5/6/2026marketbeat.com
  3. 3Clear Secure holders back charter, pay changesstocktitan.net
  4. 4Clear Secure CEO sells $11.3 million in sharesinvesting.com
  5. 5Clear Launches Concierge Powered by Clear At Miami International Airport | MarketScreenermarketscreener.com

11. What Could Change the Odds

Key Catalysts

Clear Secure (YOU) anticipates its Q2 2026 earnings release in early August 2026, consistent with its typical reporting schedule [1][2]. The company's Q2 2026 guidance projects total bookings between $280-285 million and revenue from $268-271 million [1]. As of March 31, 2026, Clear Secure had 8.167 million Active CLEAR+ Members and 40.986 million total CLEAR Members [1].
Market catalysts for Clear Secure include continued growth in B2B partnerships via ClearOne, and the renewal of existing airline and card partnerships [3]. Adjustments to membership pricing also serve as a potential driver [3]. Expansion of the CLEAR+ airport and TSA PreCheck enrollment network provides an additional catalyst for market probability shifts [3].

Key Dates & Catalysts

  • Expiration: September 03, 2026
  • Closes: September 03, 2026
Sources (3)
  1. 1Clear Secure, Inc. (YOU) 10-Q Quarterly Report May 2026last10k.com
  2. 2Clear Secure posts higher Q1 2026 profit, cash flow | YOU Quarterly Report (10-Q)stocktitan.net
  3. 3EarningsCall · YOU Q1 2026earningscall.biz