Strong start to 2026 and positive guidance
Record January and February; Q1 contribution ex-TAC and programmatic revenue trending ahead of initial expectations. FY2026 guidance: contribution ex-TAC $375M–$390M (≈>8% YoY at midpoint), programmatic revenue $370M–$381M (≈10% YoY at midpoint), adjusted EBITDA $122M–$132M (≈33% margin at midpoint).
Infrastructure and platform scale expansion
In 2025 the company roughly doubled SSP capacity, upgrading infrastructure to better monetize publisher relationships and support programmatic trading growth in 2026 and beyond.
Enterprise growth and AI-driven product traction
Enterprise customer base more than doubled in 2025. Contribution ex-TAC per active customer rose to ~$563k (+7% YoY). Next.AI adoption driving efficiency (DSP assistant efficiency gains up to 97%, satisfaction >90%; Discovery assistant reducing audience research time up to 45%). Data used in >80% of campaigns.
Programmatic smart TV home screen solution and strategic partnerships
Launched what management calls the industry's first programmatic smart TV home screen solution, integrated with Vidaa (V). The Trade Desk adopted the solution (Ventura integration) and Yahoo DSP licensed TV data; management expects these partnerships to accelerate adoption and liquidity in CTV home-screen inventory. Company plans additional V investments to hold ~6% (~$60M) stake.
Strong expansion in high‑margin data products and desktop video
Contribution ex-TAC from data products increased 51% YoY in Q4. Desktop video revenue grew 21% YoY in Q4. Video accounted for 72% of programmatic revenue in Q4, reflecting demand for video/data-enabled offerings.
Healthy balance sheet and shareholder returns
Cash & equivalents $133.3M, no long-term debt, $50M available on revolver. Repurchased 1.44M shares (~$10.8M) in Q4 and repurchased ~38.5% of outstanding shares (~$258.2M) since Mar 2022; new repurchase program up to $40M approved to begin after current program.