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title: "Direct Digital Holdings says 1H26 revenue falls 21% to $14.5 million"
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description: "Direct Digital Holdings reported a 21% drop in first-half 2026 revenue to $14.5 million, down from $18.3 million in the prior year period. However, excluding a $4.5 million decline in DSP customer spending, organic revenue grew by 5%. Gross profit decreased to $4.9 million (34% of revenue) from $6 million. Operating expenses fell to $11.1 million, narrowing the operating loss to $6.2 million and improving the net loss to $9.2 million from $10.1 million."
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# Direct Digital Holdings says 1H26 revenue falls 21% to $14.5 million

-   Direct Digital Holdings highlighted 1H26 revenue of USD 14.5 million, down 21% from USD 18.3 million in 1H25. \* Excluding a USD 4.5 million drop in spending from DSP customers, 1H26 revenue rose USD 0.7 million, up 5%. \* Gross profit totaled USD 4.9 million, or 34% of revenue, down from USD 6 million, or 33%. \* Operating expenses fell to USD 11.1 million from USD 12.3 million. \* Operating loss narrowed to USD 6.2 million; net loss improved to USD 9.2 million from USD 10.1 million. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Direct Digital Holdings Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 24, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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