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BuzzFeed (89E1) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
May 18, 2026
TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)
Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.23
Last Year’s EPS
-0.28
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q4 2025
Earnings Call Date:Mar 12, 2026|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture: clear operational and strategic positives including large proceeds from asset sales, strong studio growth, programmatic momentum and a meaningful improvement in adjusted EBITDA, contrasted with significant near-term financial challenges such as a large noncash goodwill impairment, widened net losses, declining direct-sold and commerce revenues, reduced cash balances, meaningful debt and pledged collateral, and management withholding guidance while evaluating strategic options. The positives demonstrate pathways to unlock value, but the pronounced liquidity and earnings setbacks create substantial near-term uncertainty.
Company Guidance
Management is withholding 2026 guidance while it explores strategic options to address liquidity challenges and says it will update its strategic direction and financial outlook in coming quarters; at year‑end BuzzFeed reported $27.7M in cash and restricted cash, $60.2M total debt (including a $45M term loan and $15.2M in film financing), and ~$19.3M pledged for letters of credit with about $15M expected to be released after a May 2026 sublease to help pay down debt. That decision is framed by 2025 results: full‑year revenue $185.3M (‑2% y/y), advertising $91.7M (‑3%) with programmatic $69.6M (+7%, 76% of ad rev) and direct‑sold ad $22.1M (‑25%), content $37.0M (+9%) including studio revenue $16.1M (nearly tripled) and direct‑sold content $21.0M (‑26%), commerce and other $56.5M (‑8%) with affiliate commerce $55.5M (‑7%); adjusted EBITDA improved 61% to $8.8M while net loss from continuing operations was $57.3M (including a $30.2M goodwill impairment), full‑year time spent was 276.5M hours (‑7%), and Q4 showed revenue $56.5M (+1%), Q4 adjusted EBITDA $12.0M (vs $10.9M), Q4 time spent 17.3M hours (‑11%), Q4 content $14.7M (+56%) and Q4 affiliate commerce $16.1M (‑23%).
Substantial Proceeds from Asset Sales
Generated close to $200 million in proceeds from selling Complex and First We Feast, providing significant liquidity and demonstrating value in individual assets.
Studio Revenue Surge and Content Growth
Studio revenue nearly tripled to $16.1 million for the full year and studio contributed a $7.3 million boost in Q4, driving a 56% increase in Q4 content revenue to $14.7 million as the company delivered 3 feature films and expanded micro-drama output.
Adjusted EBITDA Improvement
Adjusted EBITDA improved 61% year-over-year to $8.8 million for the full year and Q4 adjusted EBITDA increased to $12.0 million from $10.9 million, indicating improved underlying profitability on a non-GAAP basis.
Programmatic Advertising Growth and Mix Shift
Programmatic advertising grew 7% year-over-year to $69.6 million for the full year (and 2% in Q4 to $18.4 million) and now represents 76% of total advertising revenue, reflecting strengthening programmatic performance.
Top-Line Stability
Full year revenue was relatively stable at $185.3 million (down 2% YoY) and Q4 revenue was up 1% year-over-year to $56.5 million, showing resilience despite a soft ad market.
Underlying Commerce Metrics Remain Healthy
Management reported no decline in conversion rates, click-through rates, or total GMV driven for partners, indicating the underlying affiliate commerce business remains operationally sound despite lower reported affiliate payouts.
Planned Balance Sheet Improvement
Approximately $15 million of letters of credit tied to office leases are expected to be released after a sublease concludes in May 2026, funds the company expects to use to pay down debt.

BuzzFeed (DE:89E1) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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DE:89E1 Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
Play Transcript
May 18, 2026
2026 (Q1)
-0.23 / -
-0.277
Mar 12, 2026
2025 (Q4)
0.03 / -0.62
-0.087-620.00% (-0.54)
Nov 06, 2025
2025 (Q3)
-0.05 / -0.17
0.043-500.00% (-0.22)
Aug 07, 2025
2025 (Q2)
-0.20 / -0.24
-0.156-55.56% (-0.09)
May 07, 2025
2025 (Q1)
- / -0.28
-0.62455.56% (+0.35)
Mar 13, 2025
2024 (Q4)
- / -0.09
0.104-183.33% (-0.19)
Nov 12, 2024
2024 (Q3)
- / 0.04
-0.312113.89% (+0.36)
Aug 12, 2024
2024 (Q2)
- / -0.16
-0.69477.50% (+0.54)
May 13, 2024
2024 (Q1)
- / -0.62
-0.90230.77% (+0.28)
Mar 25, 2024
2023 (Q4)
0.21 / 0.10
-2.601104.00% (+2.71)
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DE:89E1 Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Mar 12, 2026
€1.41€1.410.00%
Nov 06, 2025
€1.41€1.410.00%
Aug 07, 2025
€1.41€1.410.00%
May 07, 2025
€1.41€1.410.00%
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BuzzFeed (DE:89E1) is schdueled to report earning on May 18, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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            DE:89E1 EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is -0.23.

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