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title: "Liftoff Q2 FY26 swings to net loss of $4.23 million; revenue rises 35% to $220 million year over year"
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description: "Liftoff reported a Q2 FY26 net loss of $4.23 million, driven by $45 million in non-cash IPO expenses, despite revenue rising 35% year-over-year to $220 million. Core advertising revenue reached $219 million. Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA increased 55% to $132 million with a 60% margin. The company guided Q3 revenue between $217-$222 million and adjusted EBITDA of $124-$128 million."
datetime: "2026-08-12T20:05:28.000Z"
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# Liftoff Q2 FY26 swings to net loss of $4.23 million; revenue rises 35% to $220 million year over year

-   Liftoff posted Q2 2026 revenue of $220 million, up 35% year over year and 7% quarter over quarter. \* Net results turned to a loss of $4 million, versus a $49 million profit in Q1; included $45 million non-cash IPO expenses. \* Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA rose to $132 million, up 55% year over year and 10% quarter over quarter; margin widened 8 percentage points to 60%. \* Core Advertising Revenue climbed to $219 million, up 36% year over year and 7% quarter over quarter; Core Advertising DAR increased 6% quarter over quarter. \* Guided Q3 revenue at $217 million-$222 million; forecast adjusted EBITDA of $124 million-$128 million with a 57%-58% margin. 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. Liftoff Mobile Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via GlobeNewswire (Ref. ID: 202608121603PRIMZONEFULLFEED9808834) on August 12, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)

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