Zedge Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results | ZDGE Stock News

Active subscriptions1 reached a record 1.1 million, up 54% year-over-year; subscription revenue grew 29% year-over-year; ARPMAU1 grew 29% year-over-yearRevenue returned to growth at 6%, GAAP and Non-GAAP EPS2 of $0.06 and $0.07, respectivelyRepurchased 240,000 shares and paid first quarterly dividendZedge, Inc. (NYSE AMERICAN:ZDGE), $ZDGE, a leader in digital marketplaces and interactive games that provide content, enable creativity, empower self-expression and facilitate community, today announced results for its first quarter fiscal 2026, ended October 31, 2025.Jonathan Reich, Zedge's CEO, commented:"Zedge delivered a solid start to fiscal 2026 with a return to topline growth even as we continued to navigate the anticipated headwinds at Emojipedia and GuruShots. The Zedge Marketplace demonstrated resilience and efficiency amid a broader digital ecosystem that continues to shift. Improved ARPMAU stood out as a key achievement of the quarter, driven by sustained CPMs, a core ad pricing metric, optimization and stronger subscription gains. These serve as strong signals that our core engine remains healthy."I'm excited by the traction we're experiencing with DataSeeds. While the number of closed deals is still small, the opportunity is huge. AI models' success depends on their ability to secure a critical mass of high-quality training data that meets unique techincal specifications. That's where DataSeeds Production Cloud, our network of creative experts built to fulfill bespoke content requests, is experiencing a surge in demand. In Q1, we received our second order from an existing customer, a leader in the AI space, with an increased dollar size of roughly 25X from the customer's first order. Furthermore, our pipeline is ripe with many six-figure revenue opportunities. It is still early, but our value proposition - mainly access to and experience with a coveted community of creators that can generate rights-cleared, ethically sourced content, at scale, is in great demand. Moreover, it's not only the content that is fueling interest, but also our ability to deliver many other aspects of a customer brief with consistency and accuracy including unique naming and metadata conventions and search capabilities that set us apart. We are proceeding deliberately, for the most part using existing resources to execute."Turning to our financial results, I want to address free cash flow2 because the offsets this quarter were meaningful, but fully anticipated. Free cash flow reflected the impact of the timing of restructuring-related compensation tax payments, which are now largely behind us, as well as some quarter-specific timing in receivables and payables. We also chose to reinvest part of our restructuring savings into high-potential initiatives, including DataSeeds, Tapedeck and our product innovation initiative. These items temporarily reduced our free cash flow generation, but they do not change our long-term free cash flow expectations."Looking forward, we entered the second quarter of fiscal 2026, which is typically seasonally stronger, with a leaner operating structure, a stronger business engine and a growing portfolio of innovation bets. We are executing from a position of confidence, discipline and momentum, and will invest prudently based on where opportunity knocks."First Quarter Highlights (fiscal 2026 versus fiscal 2025)Revenue increased 5.8% to $7.6 million;GAAP operating income of $0.9 million, compared to an operating loss ($0.5) million;GAAP net income and income per share (EPS) of $0.8 million and $0.06, compared to a net loss of ($0.3) million and ($0.02) per share;Non-GAAP net income (loss) and EPS of $0.9 million and $0.07, compared to break-even;Free cash flow2 of $0.6 million; Adjusted EBITDA2 of $1.2 million;ARPMAU increased 29.2%;Zedge Premium's GTV1 decreased 3.7% to $0.66 million;Repurchased approximately 240,000 shares of Class B Common Stock.First Quarter Select Financial Metrics: FY26 versus FY25*(in M except for EPS)Q1 '26Q1 '25ChangeTotal Revenue$7.6$7.25.8%Advertising Revenue$5.2$4.96.0%Digital Goods and Services Revenue$0.5$0.6-27.3%Subscription Revenue$1.5$1.228.6%Other Revenue$0.5$0.5-7.7%GAAP Operating Income (Loss)$0.9$(0.5)nmOperating Margin12.0%-6.4%GAAP Net Income (Loss)$0.8$(0.3)nmGAAP Diluted EPS (Loss per share)$0.06$(0.02)nmNon-GAAP Net Income$0.9$(0.0)nmNon- GAAP Diluted EPS$0.07$0.00nmCash Flow from Operations$0.8$1.2-29.5%Free Cash Flow$0.6$1.0-36.8%Adjusted EBITDA$1.2$0.3312.5%Shares Repurchased0.240.228.6%nm = not measurable/meaningful*numbers/percentages are based off of actuals versus the rounded numbers in the tableSelect Zedge Marketplace Metrics: FY26 versus FY25*(in M except for ARPMAU and where noted)Q1 '26Q1 '25ChangeMAU22.225.0-11.2%Well-Developed Markets4.95.5-10.9%Emerging Markets17.319.5-11.3%Active Subscriptions (in 000s)1,07569854.1%ARPMAU$0.099$0.07729.2%Zedge Premium - Gross Transaction Value (GTV)$0.66$0.68-3.7%*numbers/percentages are based off of actuals versus the rounded numbers in the table1 We use the following supplemental business metrics in this release because we believe they are useful in evaluating Zedge's operational performance.Monthly active users, or MAU, captures the number of unique users that used our Zedge App during the previous 30 days of the relevant period, is useful for evaluating consumer engagement with our App, which correlates to advertising revenue as more users drive more ad impressions for sale. It also allows readers and potential advertisers to evaluate the size of our user base.Zedge Premium Gross Transaction Value, or GTV, is the total dollar amount of transactions conducted through Zedge Premium. As Zedge Premium is an internal focus for growth, we believe this metric will help investors evaluate our progress in growing this part of our business.Average Revenue Per Monthly Active User for our Zedge Marketplace, or ARPMAU, is useful in evaluating how well we monetize our user base.An Active Subscription is a subscription that has commenced and not been canceled, including paused subscriptions and subscriptions in free trials, grace periods, or account hold. This is important because it is a source of recurring revenue.2 Throughout this release, Non-GAAP Net Income, Non-GAAP EPS, Free Cash Flow (FCF) and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures intended to provide useful information that supplement Zedge's results in accordance with GAAP. Please refer to the Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial measures at the end of this release for an explanation of Zedge's formulations of Non-GAAP Net Income, Non-GAAP EPS, Free Cash Flow and Adjusted EBITDA and reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.Trended Financial Information*(in M except for EPS, ARPMAU, Active Subscriptions)Q125Q225Q325Q425Q126FY24FY25YTD FY26Total Revenue$7.2$7.0$7.8$7.5$7.6$30.1$29.4$7.6Advertising Revenue$4.9$4.7$5.6$5.2$5.2$21.0$20.3$5.2Digital Goods and Services Revenue$0.6$0.6$0.5$0.5$0.5$3.5$2.2$0.5Subscription Revenue$1.2$1.2$1.3$1.4$1.5$4.3$5.1$1.5Other Revenue$0.5$0.4$0.4$0.4$0.5$1.2$1.8$0.5GAAP Operating Income (Loss)$(0.5)$(2.2)$0.2$(0.7)$0.9$(11.8)$(3.2)$0.9GAAP Net Income (Loss)$(0.3)$(1.7)$0.2$(0.6)$0.8$(9.2)$(2.4)$0.8GAAP Diluted EPS (Loss per share)$(0.02)$(0.12)$0.01$(0.04)$0.06$(0.65)$(0.17)$0.06Non GAAP Net Income (Loss)$(0.0)$(0.2)$0.9$0.1$0.9$1.8$0.7$0.9Non-GAAP Diluted EPS (Loss per share)$(0.00)$(0.01)$0.06$0.00$0.07$0.13$0.05$0.07Cash Flow from Operations$1.2$0.7$0.9$0.7$0.8$5.9$3.4$0.8Free Cash Flow$1.0$0.6$0.8$0.5$0.6$4.7$2.9$0.6Adjusted EBITDA$0.3$(0.1)$1.2$0.3$1.2$4.7$1.8$1.2MAU25.024.722.123.222.2nmnmnmWell-developed Markets5.55.65.25.44.9nmnmnmEmerging Markets19.519.116.917.817.3nmnmnmActive Subscriptions (in 000s)6987918969841,075nmnmnmARPMAU$0.077$0.078$0.099$0.093$0.099nmnmnmZedge Premium - GTV$0.68$0.68$0.61$0.64$0.66$2.15$2.62$0.66Shares Repurchased0.220.240.220.640.240.211.320.24nm = not measurable/meaningful*numbers may not add due to roundingEarnings Announcement and Supplemental InformationManagement will host an earnings conference call today at 11:00 am Eastern to discuss its earnings results, outlook, and strategy, followed by a Q&A session with investors.Live Call-in Info:Toll Free: 888-506-0062International: 973-528-0011Participant Access Code: 866858Webcast URL: https://www.webcaster5.com/Webcast/Page/2205/53246Replay:Toll Free: 877-481-4010International: 919-882-2331Replay Passcode: 53246About ZedgeZedge empowers tens of millions of consumers and creators each month with its suite of interconnected platforms that enable creativity, self-expression and e-commerce and foster community through fun competitions. Zedge's ecosystem of product offerings includes the Zedge Marketplace, a freemium marketplace offering mobile phone wallpapers, video wallpapers, ringtones, notification sounds, and pAInt, a generative AI image and audio maker; GuruShots, "The World's Greatest Photography Game," a skill-based photo challenge game; and Emojipedia, the #1 trusted source for 'all things emoji.'For more information, please visit: investor.zedge.netFollow us on X: @ZedgeFollow us on LinkedInForward-Looking StatementsAll statements above that are not purely about historical facts, including, but not limited to, those in which we use the words "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "plan," "intend," "estimate," "target" and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these forward-looking statements represent our current judgment of what may happen in the future, actual results may differ materially from the results expressed or implied by these statements due to numerous important factors. Our filings with the SEC provide detailed information on such statements and risks and should be consulted along with this release. To the extent permitted under applicable law, we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.Contact:Brian Siegel, IRC, MBASenior Managing DirectorHayden IR(346) 396-8696brian@haydenir.comir@zedge.netCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(in thousands, except par value data)October 31,July 31,20252025(Unaudited)AssetsCurrent assets:Cash and cash equivalents$18,496$18,609Trade accounts receivable3,3223,164Prepaid expenses and other current assets638671Total Current assets22,45622,444Property and equipment, net1,3771,290Intangible assets, net4,8104,922Goodwill1,9731,931Deferred tax assets, net4,8234,823Other assets520244Total assets$35,959$35,654Liabilities and stockholders' equityCurrent liabilities:Trade accounts payable$1,451$1,471Accrued expenses and other current liabilities2,6562,867Deferred revenues3,7353,425Total Current liabilities7,8427,763Deferred revenues--non-current2,0011,937Other liabilities22153Total liabilities10,0649,753Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)Stockholders' equity:Preferred stock, $.01 par value; authorized shares-2,400; no shares issued and outstanding--Class A common stock, $.01 par value; authorized shares-2,600; 525 shares issued and outstanding at October 31, 2025 and July 31, 202555Class B common stock, $.01 par value; authorized shares-40,000; 15,103 shares issued and 12,479 outstanding at October 31, 2025 and 15,073 shares issued and 12,692 shares outstanding at July 31, 2025151151Additional paid-in capital49,66449,768Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1,410)(1,509)Accumulated deficit(14,717)(15,505)Treasury stock, and 2,624 shares at October 31, 2025 and 2,381 shares at July 31, 2025, at cost(7,798)(7,009)Total stockholders' equity25,89525,901Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$35,959$35,654ZEDGE, INC.CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)(in thousands, except per share data)(unaudited)Three Months EndedOctober 31,20252024Revenues$7,610$7,194Costs and expenses:Direct cost of revenues (excluding amortization of capitalized software and technology development costs which is included below)555461Selling, general and administrative5,9256,809Depreciation and amortization216381Income (loss) from operations914(457)Interest and other income, net153181Net loss resulting from foreign exchange transactions(46)(14)Income (loss) before income taxes1,021(290)Income tax expense23349Net income (loss)$788$(339)Other comprehensive income (loss):Changes in foreign currency translation adjustment99(29)Total other comprehensive income (loss)99(29)Total comprehensive income (loss)$887$(368)Income loss per share attributable to Zedge, Inc. common stockholders:Basic$0.06$(0.02)Diluted$0.06$(0.02)Weighted-average number of shares used in calculation of income (loss) per share:Basic13,02614,086Diluted13,33114,086ZEDGE, INC.CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(in thousands)(unaudited)Three Months EndedOctober 31,20252024Operating activitiesNet income (loss)$788$(339)Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:Depreciation1416Amortization of intangible assets112112Amortization of capitalized software and technology development costs90253Stock-based compensation104379Deferred income taxes--Change in assets and liabilities:Trade accounts receivable(158)193Prepaid expenses and other current assets33(161)Other assets(19)2Trade accounts payable and accrued expenses(513)123Deferred revenues374592Net cash provided by operating activities8251,170Investing activitiesCapitalized software and technology development costs(168)(146)Purchase of property and equipment(17)(11)Net cash used in investing activities(185)(157)Financing activitiesPurchase of treasury stock in connection with share buyback program and stock awards vesting(789)(804)Net cash used in financing activities(789)(804)Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents36(11)Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(113)198Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period18,60919,998Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$18,496$20,196Supplemental cash flow information:Cash paid for income taxes$36$88Non-cash operating and financing activities:ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities$286$111Dividend payable included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities (1)$208$-(1) Dividend payable was paid on November 7, 2025.Use of Non-GAAP MeasuresAdjusted EBITDA, defined as earnings (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock compensation expense, transaction-related expenses and other non-recurring expenses, Free Cash Flow, a common metric used by investors for valuation, and non-GAAP net income and EPS (which adjust out stock compensation expense, transaction-related expenses and other non-recurring expenses from GAAP net income and EPS), represent measures that we believe are customarily used by investors and analysts to evaluate the financial performance of companies in addition to the GAAP measures we present. Our management also believes these measures are useful in evaluating our core operating results. However, these are not measures of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered an alternative to net income or operating income/margin as an indicator of our operating performance or to net cash provided by operating activities as a measure of our liquidity. Numbers in the following reconciliation tables may not add due to rounding.Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income (Loss)Q125Q225Q325Q425Q126FY24FY25YTD FY26Net Income (Loss)$(0.3)$(1.7)$0.2$(0.6)$0.8$(9.2)$(2.4)$0.8Excluding:Interest and other income (expense), net$(0.2)$(0.2)$(0.2)$(0.2)$(0.2)$(0.6)$(0.7)$(0.2)Income tax expense (benefit)$0.0$(0.5)$0.1$(0.0)$0.2$(2.2)$(0.3)$0.2Depreciation and amortization$0.4$0.3$0.2$0.2$0.2$2.5$1.1$0.2EBITDA$(0.1)$(2.0)$0.3$(0.5)$1.1$(9.5)$(2.2)$1.1Adjustments:Asset impairments and restructuring charges$0.0$1.3$0.6$0.6$0.0$12.0$2.5$0.0Stock-based compensation$0.4$0.6$0.3$0.1$0.1$2.1$1.4$0.1Expenses related to restructuring activities and business combination$0.0$0.0$0.0$0.1$0.0$0.2$0.1$0.0Adjusted EBITDA$0.3$(0.1)$1.2$0.3$1.2$4.7$1.8$1.2*numbers may not add due to roundingReconciliation of GAAP Net Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP Net IncomeQ125Q225Q325Q425Q126FY24FY25YTD FY26GAAP Net Income (Loss)$(0.3)$(1.7)$0.2$(0.6)$0.8$(9.2)$(2.4)$0.8Adjustments:Asset impairments and restructuring charges$0.0$1.3$0.6$0.6$0.0$12.0$2.5$0.0Stock-based compensation$0.4$0.6$0.3$0.1$0.1$2.1$1.4$0.1Expenses related to restructuring activities and business combination$0.0$0.0$0.0$0.1$0.0$0.2$0.1$0.0Income tax effect on non-GAAP items$(0.1)$(0.4)$(0.2)$(0.2)$(0.0)$(3.3)$(0.9)$(0.0)Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss)$(0.0)$(0.2)$0.9$0.1$0.9$1.8$0.7$0.9Non-GAAP basic EPS (loss per share)$(0.00)$(0.01)$0.06$0.00$0.07$0.13$0.05$0.07Non-GAAP diluted EPS (loss per share)$(0.00)$(0.01)$0.06$0.00$0.07$0.13$0.05$0.07Weighted average shares used to compute Non-GAAP basic earnings per share14.113.913.713.413.014.113.713.0Weighted average shares used to compute Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share14.113.913.913.413.314.113.713.3*numbers may not add due to roundingFree Cash Flow CalculationQ125Q225Q325Q425Q126FY24FY25YTD FY26Cash Flow from Operations$1.2$0.7$0.9$0.7$0.8$5.9$3.4$0.8Capital Expenditures$0.2$0.1$0.1$0.2$0.2$1.2$0.5$0.2Free Cash Flow$1.0$0.6$0.8$0.5$0.6$4.7$2.9$0.6SOURCE: Zedge, Inc.View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire