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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 12, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.25Last Year’s EPS
0.2Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 9 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong operational and financial progress driven by a robust CTV ramp, double-digit contribution ex-TAC growth, margin expansion, and durability in key customer relationships. Management highlighted durable cost efficiencies (cloud and AI), a disciplined capital allocation plan (debt paydown and buybacks), and raised full-year margin and free-cash-flow targets. Offsetting risks include ongoing DV+ decline, vertical-specific macro weakness (automotive, technology), a large quarter-over-quarter cash reduction from debt repayment and repurchases, uncertainty around timing of Google AdTech remedies, and a planned CFO transition. On balance, the positive growth, profitability, and strategic momentum notably outweigh the moderate risks discussed.Company Guidance
Top-line Revenue Growth
Total revenue for Q1 was $164 million, up 6% year-over-year.
Strong Contribution ex-TAC Performance
Total contribution ex-TAC was $161 million, up 10% year-over-year and at the high end of guidance.
CTV Acceleration and Mix
CTV contribution ex-TAC grew 30% year-over-year to $82 million and represented 51% of total contribution ex-TAC, continuing momentum from 2025.
Profitability and Margin Expansion
Adjusted EBITDA was $43 million, up 16% year-over-year, with Adjusted EBITDA margin of 27% (vs. 25% a year ago); Adjusted EBITDA exceeded consensus by $5 million.
Earnings and EPS Improvement
Net income was $4 million versus a net loss of $10 million in Q1 2025. GAAP diluted EPS was $0.03 vs. a loss of $0.07, and non-GAAP EPS was $0.13 vs. $0.02 year-over-year.
Operational Efficiency Gains
Operating expenses (including cost of revenue) were $157 million, flat year-over-year, with cost improvements driven by cloud savings and early AI-related productivity gains; Q1 OpEx was $4 million better than guide.
Strong Customer and Demand Signals
Top 10 accounts grew in the mid-30% range year-over-year; the rest of the customer base grew in the mid-20s. Mobile in-app grew 8% year-over-year. Commerce media footprint grew to 21 partners with 13 deployed.
Balance Sheet and Capital Allocation Actions
Convertible debt of $250 million was repaid; net leverage was 0.7x. The company repurchased/withheld >2.2 million shares for ~$29 million and has ~$186 million remaining under repurchase authorization; management plans to return ~50% of free cash flow to shareholders.
Reaffirmed and Raised Full-Year Targets
Management reaffirmed full-year contribution ex-TAC growth of at least 11%, raised Adjusted EBITDA margin target to at least 35.5% (from >35%), and raised free cash flow growth to mid-30%.
Product and Strategic Momentum
SpringServe positioned as a differentiated unified CTV ad-serving/mediation/monetization platform; SpringServe Streamr (creative/SMB tooling) driving CTV adoption; ClearLine and AI initiatives accelerating automation and yield optimization.
Event & Live Sports Traction
Live sports monetization showing early traction, including >80% year-over-year revenue growth from March Madness; World Cup and other sports expected to be incremental catalysts.
MGNI Earnings History
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MGNI Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 06, 2026 | $13.39 | $14.00 | +4.56% |
Feb 25, 2026 | $11.97 | $13.48 | +12.61% |
Nov 05, 2025 | $17.10 | $14.87 | -13.07% |
Aug 06, 2025 | $22.48 | $21.75 | -3.25% |
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FAQ
When does Magnite, Inc. (MGNI) report earnings?
Magnite, Inc. (MGNI) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 12, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is MGNI EPS forecast?
MGNI EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.25.
