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Neutral 49 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:49Neutral
Price Target:
$4.50
▲(2.04% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/13/26
The score is held back primarily by weak financial performance (ongoing losses and a 2025 revenue step-down) and an unattractive earnings-based valuation (negative P/E with no dividend). Supporting factors include improved recent cash generation and balance-sheet leverage trends, plus a bullish technical setup despite overbought signals. The latest earnings call showed margin execution and Ads strength, but near-term revenue/ticketing headwinds persist, while the approved merger is a modest positive with remaining closing and legal risks.
Positive Factors
High Gross Margins
Sustained gross margins near 62%–70% indicate strong unit economics and pricing power in Eventbrite’s platform business. Durable unit-level profitability gives the company scope to invest in product, marketing, and AI-driven creator tools while still having a clear path to convert revenue growth into operating leverage over time.
Improved Cash Generation
Consistent positive operating and free cash flow in recent years reduces reliance on external financing and supports reinvestment or de-risking of the business. While cash flow has been volatile historically, recent multi-year positive FCF shows the company can generate cash from operations despite accounting losses, improving resilience through event cycles.
Reduced Leverage
Material reduction in leverage and lower total debt versus prior years improves financial flexibility and lowers solvency risk. A healthier capital structure gives Eventbrite more runway to pursue product investments, M&A or absorb cyclical downturns without needing immediate dilutive equity financing, supporting longer-term strategic options.
Negative Factors
Persistent Net Losses
Recurring net losses and a return to negative EBITDA in 2025 mean the company still lacks durable profitability despite healthy gross margins. Sustained losses suppress returns on equity, limit retained-capital reinvestment, and keep Eventbrite dependent on continued cash discipline or outside capital until operating income turns reliably positive.
Revenue Weakness
An ongoing top-line decline and the reported revenue step-down in 2025 reduce operating leverage and make margin gains harder to sustain. Weakening revenue trends suggest persistent demand or mix challenges in ticketing that cost cuts alone may not fix and lengthen the timetable to reach stable, growing core revenues.
Mix Shift to Smaller Creators
A structural shift toward smaller creators and slower tickets-per-creator recovery lowers take-rates and per-creator lifetime value. This mix change can depress revenue per unit, constrain scale benefits, and require product and monetization adjustments to restore historical revenue trajectories and margin sustainability.

Eventbrite (EB) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Eventbrite Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionEventbrite, Inc. operates a self-service ticketing and experience technology platform that serves event creators in the United States and internationally. Its platform integrates components needed to plan, promote, and produce live events that allow creators to reduce friction and costs, increase reach, and drive ticket sales. The company was formerly known as Mollyguard Corporation and changed its name to Eventbrite, Inc. in 2009. Eventbrite, Inc. was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
How the Company Makes MoneyEventbrite primarily makes money by charging fees tied to ticketing and registration transactions processed through its platform. Its core revenue stream is typically a combination of (1) a service fee for using Eventbrite’s ticketing and event management platform and (2) payment processing fees when Eventbrite processes payments for ticket buyers, with fees generally calculated as a percentage of the ticket price and/or a per-ticket amount; the exact fee structure can vary by geography, event type, payment method, and organizer plan. The company also generates revenue from paid subscription or packages for organizers that want additional capabilities (e.g., more advanced marketing, reporting, or operational tools), where available, and from value-added services that support event promotion and distribution through Eventbrite’s marketplace/discovery surfaces. Significant factors influencing earnings include the volume of paid tickets transacted (paid ticket gross ticket sales/volume), pricing and take-rate, payment processing costs, refund/chargeback dynamics, and demand for live events. Specific details about current pricing tiers, take rates, or named partnerships: null.

Eventbrite Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Nov 06, 2025
(Q3-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 30, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call reflects a mixed performance with significant growth in Eventbrite Ads and improved EBITDA margins, but challenges with revenue decline and slower recovery in ticket sales per creator. The company has made strategic progress and is poised for future growth, though immediate revenue challenges persist.
Q3-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Eventbrite Ads Revenue Growth
Eventbrite Ads revenue grew 38% year-over-year, contributing to gross margin improvements.
Improved Adjusted EBITDA Margin
The adjusted EBITDA margin was 11.7%, well above the 7% guidance, due to structural cost actions.
Increase in New Paid Creator Acquisition
There was nearly a 4% increase in new paid creator acquisition in Q3.
Strong Consumer Engagement
Consumer paid orders driven by performance marketing grew 28% quarter-over-quarter.
Negative Updates
Net Revenue Decline
Net revenue for Q3 was $71.7 million, down 8% year-over-year due to lower ticketing revenue and elimination of organizer fees.
Slow Recovery in Average Tickets Sold per Creator
Average tickets sold per creator has been slower to recover, posing a modest headwind.
Ongoing Revenue Headwind from Smaller Creators
The ongoing mix shift towards smaller creators continues to serve as a modest revenue headwind.
Company Guidance
During Eventbrite's Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call, CEO Julia Hartz outlined the company's strategic initiatives and financial performance. The company reported a net revenue of $71.7 million, with Eventbrite Ads revenue growing 38% year-over-year. Although paid ticket volume decreased by 3% year-over-year, this represented a 400 basis points improvement from the previous quarter. The adjusted EBITDA margin was 11.7%, surpassing the 7% guidance, thanks to structural cost actions. Eventbrite aims to drive growth in 2026 by focusing on four key areas: premium tools for large creators, AI-driven creator success, consumer engagement and personalization, and global market expansion. CFO Anand Gandhi provided guidance for Q4, expecting net revenue between $71.5 million and $74.5 million and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 8% to 9%. The company plans to leverage its improved structural economics to support revenue growth and margin expansion in the coming year.

Eventbrite Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Fundamentals are mixed: gross margins are consistently strong, leverage has improved, and operating/free cash flow has been positive recently. However, revenue weakened in 2025 and profitability remains the core issue with persistent net losses and EBITDA turning negative again in 2025.
Income Statement
38
Negative
Revenue has stabilized recently (2024 essentially flat; 2025 down meaningfully), after strong growth in 2021–2023. Gross margin is consistently solid (~62%–70%), but profitability remains the key issue: net income is negative every year shown, and EBITDA swung back to a loss in 2025 after turning positive in 2023–2024. Overall, strong unit-level gross profitability is being offset by operating costs, leaving the company still short of durable earnings power.
Balance Sheet
46
Neutral
Leverage has improved notably, with debt-to-equity declining from ~2.2x in 2021–2022 to ~0.8x in 2025, and total debt down materially versus 2023. However, returns on equity remain negative across all periods due to ongoing losses, and the balance sheet still carries meaningful debt relative to equity. Net: capital structure is moving in the right direction, but profitability has not yet caught up.
Cash Flow
55
Neutral
Cash generation is a relative bright spot: operating cash flow and free cash flow are positive in 2021 and again in 2022–2025 (despite losses), and free cash flow has been close to net income in 2024–2025 (reflecting reduced cash burn vs. accounting loss). The weakness is volatility: 2020 had sharply negative operating and free cash flow, and free cash flow dropped significantly in 2025 versus 2024. Overall, cash flow quality has improved but is not yet consistently strong.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue291.84M325.07M326.13M260.93M187.13M
Gross Profit197.30M226.56M223.00M170.18M116.84M
EBITDA-26.09M11.68M1.44M-27.94M-99.85M
Net Income-10.52M-15.57M-26.48M-55.38M-139.08M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets647.22M752.30M913.33M895.38M902.98M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments299.92M441.49M642.95M623.52M634.38M
Total Debt144.81M243.17M360.96M361.74M366.39M
Total Liabilities468.08M582.07M721.57M728.82M733.08M
Stockholders Equity179.14M170.23M191.76M166.56M169.90M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow17.63M34.97M11.85M4.16M83.30M
Operating Cash Flow17.73M35.57M19.02M8.61M85.83M
Investing Cash Flow21.04M123.92M-69.33M-89.50M-2.53M
Financing Cash Flow-105.76M-177.47M-4.91M-2.08M51.18M

Eventbrite Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price4.41
Price Trends
50DMA
4.44
Positive
100DMA
3.85
Positive
200DMA
3.20
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
0.03
Negative
RSI
74.73
Negative
STOCH
100.00
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For EB, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 4.41 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 4.45, below the 50-day MA of 4.44, and above the 200-day MA of 3.20, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.03 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 74.73 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 100.00 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for EB.

Eventbrite Risk Analysis

Eventbrite disclosed 60 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Eventbrite reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

Eventbrite Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
66
Neutral
$345.08M-11.71-20.20%-6.23%28.57%
62
Neutral
$230.82M6.24-38.92%14.78%-19.17%308.81%
60
Neutral
$48.67B4.58-11.27%4.14%2.83%-41.78%
54
Neutral
$330.62M-6.33-25.34%-24.30%-181.62%
49
Neutral
$452.96M-40.87-5.85%-11.54%-54.32%
46
Neutral
$171.15M-3.15-145.86%-9.86%0.87%
* Communication Services Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
EB
Eventbrite
4.51
2.23
97.81%
MKTW
MarketWise
14.40
3.67
34.20%
NRDY
Nerdy
0.91
-0.68
-42.96%
ONTF
ON24
8.05
2.47
44.27%
SMRT
SmartRent
1.72
0.55
47.01%

Eventbrite Corporate Events

Executive/Board ChangesDelistings and Listing ChangesM&A Transactions
Eventbrite Completes Merger and Delists from NYSE
Neutral
Mar 10, 2026

Eventbrite has completed a merger in which each outstanding share of its Class A and Class B common stock was converted into the right to receive $4.50 in cash, and all outstanding stock options and restricted stock units, including performance-based awards, were cancelled and cashed out under agreed terms. Following the closing of the transaction, Eventbrite notified the New York Stock Exchange that the deal had been consummated, its Class A shares ceased trading under the ticker “EB” and will be deregistered, its board and senior leadership saw significant turnover as directors and key executives resigned or agreed to step down after a transition period, and the company’s certificate of incorporation and bylaws were fully amended and restated under the new ownership structure.

The most recent analyst rating on (EB) stock is a Buy with a $5.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Eventbrite stock, see the EB Stock Forecast page.

Legal ProceedingsM&A TransactionsShareholder Meetings
Eventbrite Shareholders Approve Merger with Bending Spoons
Positive
Mar 2, 2026

On February 27, 2026, Eventbrite stockholders approved a merger under which Everest Merger Sub Inc., a subsidiary of Bending Spoons S.p.A., will merge with and into Eventbrite, leaving Eventbrite as a wholly owned subsidiary of Bending Spoons. Shareholders also approved, on an advisory basis, merger-related compensation for named executive officers and rendered moot a proposal to adjourn the special meeting, with approximately 88.7% of voting power represented at the meeting.

Completion of the transaction remains subject to customary conditions, including antitrust clearance, absence of legal restraints and no material adverse effect on Eventbrite’s business, as well as the accuracy of representations and compliance with covenants by both parties. A previously filed putative class action in Delaware Chancery Court challenging the voting power of Class B shares and seeking to enjoin the stockholder vote became moot after the merger proposal was approved under both the company’s and plaintiffs’ interpretations of the charter, leading plaintiffs to agree to dismiss their claims.

The most recent analyst rating on (EB) stock is a Buy with a $5.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Eventbrite stock, see the EB Stock Forecast page.

Legal ProceedingsM&A TransactionsRegulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder Meetings
Eventbrite Addresses Shareholder Litigation Over Bending Spoons Merger
Negative
Feb 13, 2026

Eventbrite detailed ongoing shareholder litigation and related demands arising from its December 1, 2025 merger agreement under which it will be acquired and become a wholly owned subsidiary of Bending Spoons US Inc., an affiliate of Bending Spoons S.p.A. The disputes center on whether a Voting and Support Agreement triggered a conversion of Class B shares into lower-vote Class A stock, potentially reducing insiders’ voting power and affecting how approval thresholds for the February 27, 2026 merger vote are calculated.

The company explained that, while it disagrees with plaintiffs’ interpretation and denies any disclosure violations, it is asking investors to vote as if the plaintiffs’ view of the charter and voting power applied, and has agreed not to close the merger if the deal fails under that standard until the Delaware Court of Chancery rules. To reduce delay and distraction, Eventbrite is also issuing voluntary supplemental proxy disclosures that elaborate on the negotiation background, governance process and competing indications of interest, without admitting liability or that additional disclosure was legally required, and notes that the special committee overseeing the transaction remains in place.

The most recent analyst rating on (EB) stock is a Buy with a $5.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Eventbrite stock, see the EB Stock Forecast page.

Executive/Board ChangesM&A TransactionsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Eventbrite accelerates executive awards ahead of Bending Spoons merger
Neutral
Dec 19, 2025

On December 1, 2025, Eventbrite agreed to be acquired by Bending Spoons, with Eventbrite to become a wholly owned subsidiary through a planned merger. In connection with the anticipated transaction, the company’s compensation committee moved on December 18–19, 2025 to accelerate the vesting and payment of certain equity awards and 2025 cash bonuses for top executives, including CEO Julia Hartz and other senior officers, to mitigate potential adverse tax consequences under Sections 280G and 4999 of the U.S. tax code. The accelerated packages cover millions of restricted stock units and substantial cash sums, structured so that executives must repay the after-tax value if they leave before the original vesting dates, with that clawback obligation lapsing once the merger closes, effectively preserving tax deductions for Eventbrite while securing compensation outcomes for key leadership ahead of the change in control.

The most recent analyst rating on (EB) stock is a Hold with a $4.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Eventbrite stock, see the EB Stock Forecast page.

Glossary
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Disclaimer

This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 13, 2026