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title: "MediaAlpha | 8-K: FY2026 Q1 Revenue Beats Estimate at USD 310 M"
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# MediaAlpha | 8-K: FY2026 Q1 Revenue Beats Estimate at USD 310 M

Revenue: As of FY2026 Q1, the actual value is USD 310 M, beating the estimate of USD 298.58 M.

EPS: As of FY2026 Q1, the actual value is USD 0.21, missing the estimate of USD 0.2579.

EBIT: As of FY2026 Q1, the actual value is USD 22.99 M.

#### First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

MediaAlpha, Inc. reported revenue of $310.0 million, an increase of 17% year over year, compared to $264.309 million in the first quarter of 2025.Gross margin was 15.1%, compared with 15.8% in the first quarter of 2025.Contribution Margin was 15.7%, compared with 16.6% in the first quarter of 2025.Net income was $14.0 million, compared with a net loss of - $2.3 million in the first quarter of 2025.Net income attributable to MediaAlpha, Inc. was $11.467 million, compared to - $1.948 million in the first quarter of 2025.Adjusted EBITDA was $31.4 million, compared with $29.4 million in the first quarter of 2025.MediaAlpha, Inc. repurchased approximately 2.6 million shares for $25 million year to date, bringing cumulative repurchases under the $100 million share repurchase program to 3.7 million shares.The company completed refinancing of credit facilities, establishing a new $150 million term loan and a $60 million revolving credit facility, both maturing in March 2031.Net cash used in operating activities was - $1.556 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $23.701 million provided by operating activities for the same period in 2025.

#### Financial Outlook for Second Quarter 2026

MediaAlpha, Inc. expects revenue between $290 million and $310 million for the second quarter of 2026, representing a 19% year-over-year increase at the midpoint of the guidance range, driven by strength in the Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance vertical.Contribution is projected to be between $45.5 million and $48.5 million, an 18% year-over-year increase at the midpoint.Adjusted EBITDA is anticipated to be between $28.0 million and $30.5 million, representing a 19% year-over-year increase at the midpoint, with the Health insurance vertical expected to account for approximately 1% of revenue.

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