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title: "DRCT: Q2 2026 revenue fell 23% year-over-year, but core business excluding DSP customers grew, with stable margins"
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# DRCT: Q2 2026 revenue fell 23% year-over-year, but core business excluding DSP customers grew, with stable margins

Revenue declined 23% year-over-year in Q2 2026, mainly due to lower DSP customer spending, but core business excluding DSP showed growth. Gross margin remained stable, while net loss improved and operating expenses decreased. Management is addressing covenant noncompliance and focusing on AI-driven growth initiatives.

Original document: Direct Digital Holdings, Inc. \[DRCT\] SEC 8-K Current Report — Aug. 12 2026

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