GAAP Profitability and Improved Earnings
GAAP operating income of $1.1M versus $0.2M a year ago; GAAP net income of $0.9M and diluted EPS of $0.07 (prior year $0.2M and $0.01). Non-GAAP net income $1.0M and non-GAAP EPS $0.07 (vs $0.9M and $0.06 prior year). Adjusted EBITDA $1.3M, up 1% year-over-year.
Revenue Growth and Key Top-Line Metrics
Total revenue of $8.0M, up 3% year-over-year. Subscription revenue grew 32% year-over-year; net active subscribers reached nearly 1.3M, up ~40.6% year-over-year. Deferred revenue increased 26% year-over-year to $6.2M.
Stronger Monetization per User
Record quarterly average revenue per monthly active user of nearly $0.12; operating amount increased ~21.2% to $0.119, indicating rising monetization quality despite lower overall MAUs.
Marketplace Strength and iOS Growth
Zedge Marketplace advertising revenue was essentially flat year-over-year (resilient excluding one-time items). iOS revenue grew 35% year-over-year and now represents 6.5% of total revenue (vs 5.1% a year ago). Zedge Premium GTV increased ~16.6–17% year-over-year.
Cash Generation and Balance Sheet Strength
Free cash flow increased 55% year-over-year to $1.2M (up 10% year-to-date). Cash and cash equivalents of $19.7M at quarter end and no debt.
Shareholder Returns and Capital Allocation
Quarterly dividend increased 25% to $0.02 per share. Board added $2.0M to share repurchase authorization (total authorization ~$7M) and company has repurchased ~1.5M shares for ~$4.8M to date; remaining repurchase capacity approximately $2.2M.
DataSeeds Validation Milestone
DataSeeds fulfilled its first 6-figure order from an existing leading technology customer, validating ability to deliver larger, complex, time-sensitive projects and strengthening enterprise credibility.
Product Innovation and TapeDeck Catalog Progress
Released 2 additional alpha products this quarter (4 live total) and remain on track for 6 alpha launches this fiscal year. TapeDeck signed catalogs/distribution agreements with Sync Music, Tuff Gong, and BWL Entertainment, expanding the independent music catalog and artist roster.