IZEA Worldwide (IZEA)
NASDAQ:IZEA
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Rating:51Neutral
Price Target:
$4.00
▼(-26.61% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/16/26
The score is held back primarily by weak financial performance (declining revenue, ongoing losses, and TTM cash burn) and weak technicals (trading below key moving averages with soft momentum). Offsetting factors include a very strong, debt-free balance sheet and a cautiously positive outlook from management tied to the enterprise pivot and planned growth in H2 2026, plus incremental support from an active share repurchase plan.
Positive Factors
Debt-free, liquid balance sheet
A zero-debt, equity-rich balance sheet (and reported cash on hand) provides durable financial flexibility to fund the enterprise pivot, absorb near-term cash burn, support selective M&A or share repurchases, and reduce refinancing risk while execution on profitability is underway.
Negative Factors
Multi-year revenue decline
Persistent revenue contraction erodes operating leverage and scale, making it harder to cover fixed costs and invest in product or sales. Even with an enterprise pivot, multi-year declines leave a smaller base to grow from and increase the importance of sustained new enterprise bookings to restore topline momentum.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Debt-free, liquid balance sheet
A zero-debt, equity-rich balance sheet (and reported cash on hand) provides durable financial flexibility to fund the enterprise pivot, absorb near-term cash burn, support selective M&A or share repurchases, and reduce refinancing risk while execution on profitability is underway.
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IZEA Worldwide (IZEA) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$66.73M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)130.47K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.04
Revenue Growth-19.12%
EPS Growth96.40%
CountryUS
Employees110
SectorCommunication Services
Sector Strength97
IndustryInternet Content & Information
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.03
Shares Outstanding17,513,351
10 Day Avg. Volume56,530
30 Day Avg. Volume130,475
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-17.82
Price to Book (P/B)1.55
Price to Sales (P/S)2.42
P/FCF Ratio31.85
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.28
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.64
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.35
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-53.23
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)$35.25M
IZEA Worldwide Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
IZEA Worldwide, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, creates and operates online marketplaces that connect marketers and content creators. Its technology solutions enable the management of content workflow, creator search and targeting, bidding, ...
How the Company Makes Money
IZEA primarily makes money by selling influencer marketing and content marketing services to brands and agencies through a mix of managed campaigns and software-based offerings. A significant revenue stream comes from managed services in which IZE...
IZEA Worldwide Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 12, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 17, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call emphasized a deliberate, strategic repositioning toward higher-quality enterprise clients with demonstrable improvements in account economics (average revenue per account +33%), a large net profit swing from prior restructuring ($18.9M), product investment (ZED), and a healthy balance sheet ($46.5M cash, no debt). Near-term results were impacted by the exit from SMB, leading to a year-over-year revenue decline (~17.5%), a larger net loss and negative adjusted EBITDA, plus some timing-related booking headwinds and temporary slowdowns in top accounts. Management highlighted cost discipline, a healthy enterprise pipeline, and selective M&A focus, suggesting confidence in recovery and sustainable, profitable growth ahead.Positive Updates
Strategic Pivot to Enterprise Clients
Completed transition away from SMB model to a predominantly enterprise-focused portfolio, reducing the total number of accounts by more than one-third while increasing account quality and scale.
Negative Updates
Quarterly Revenue Decline
Revenue for Q1 2026 was $6.6 million, down from $8.0 million in the prior-year quarter, a decline of approximately 17.5%, driven primarily by the deliberate exit of SMB and non-core customers.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strategic Pivot to Enterprise Clients
Completed transition away from SMB model to a predominantly enterprise-focused portfolio, reducing the total number of accounts by more than one-third while increasing account quality and scale.
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Company Guidance
Guidance: IZEA said the SMB exit is nearly complete and that revenue/bookings tied to non‑core SMB customers will be “substantially behind us” after Q2 2026, with management expecting meaningful growth in H2 2026 and expenses to remain relatively stable through the balance of the year. Key metrics from Q1: revenue $6.6M (vs. $8.0M prior), managed‑services bookings down $1.2M (≈$1.0M timing impact, remainder non‑core runoff), operating expenses $4.1M (down 3% YoY), sales & marketing down $200k, G&A up ~3%, net loss $0.8M (‑$0.04/share on 17.3M shares vs. $0.1M/‑$0.01 on 17.0M), adjusted EBITDA ‑$0.5M (vs. ‑$0.1M), cash $46.5M with no debt (down $4.4M YTD), share repurchases 523k shares for ~$1.3M of a $10M program, accounts reduced by >1/3 while average revenue per account rose >33%, enterprise portfolio grew at a healthy double‑digit rate over the past 12 months, added 12 growth hires, average managed‑service revenue recognition ~7 months, and management remains active but disciplined in M&A while planning a new Rule 10b5‑1 repurchase plan.IZEA Worldwide Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
34
Negative
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
28
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 29.84M | 31.24M | 35.88M | 36.21M | 41.10M | 30.02M |
| Gross Profit | 14.09M | 15.01M | 14.68M | 14.59M | 16.36M | 15.56M |
| EBITDA | -356.94K | -1.22M | -18.08M | -6.63M | -3.64M | -2.03M |
| Net Income | -592.40K | 42.33K | -18.85M | -7.35M | -4.47M | -3.14M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 55.54M | 57.48M | 62.22M | 79.43M | 85.67M | 90.80M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 46.50M | 50.89M | 51.07M | 54.57M | 40.71M | 75.43M |
| Total Debt | 2.37K | 9.11K | 63.42K | 122.81K | 105.03K | 75.46K |
| Total Liabilities | 7.07M | 8.56M | 13.44M | 14.11M | 15.41M | 15.97M |
| Stockholders Equity | 48.47M | 48.92M | 48.78M | 65.31M | 70.27M | 74.83M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -3.92M | 2.37M | -12.32M | -5.84M | -4.61M | -2.85M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -3.57M | 2.43M | -11.46M | -4.83M | -3.06M | -2.57M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 627.26K | 5.57M | 19.78M | 18.82M | -47.70M | -26.17K |
| Financing Cash Flow | -1.15M | -1.60M | -1.10M | -1.14M | -76.32K | 44.98M |
IZEA Worldwide Technical Analysis
Negative
5.45
Price Trends
3.94
Negative
3.90
Negative
4.18
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.05
Positive
37.06
Neutral
12.40
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For IZEA, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 5.45 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 4.16, above the 50-day MA of 3.94, and above the 200-day MA of 4.18, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.05 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 37.06 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 12.40 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for IZEA.
IZEA Worldwide Risk Analysis
IZEA Worldwide disclosed 39 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. IZEA Worldwide reported the most risks in the "Tech & Innovation" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
IZEA Worldwide Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
84 Outperform | $644.85M | 7.42 | 53.39% | ― | 24.49% | 181.60% | |
79 Outperform | $1.37B | 3.70 | 11.91% | ― | 9.62% | 880.15% | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
59 Neutral | $151.68M | 6.67 | 6.58% | ― | -0.07% | ― | |
59 Neutral | $252.04M | -2.19 | -4.72% | ― | -23.56% | -43.49% | |
51 Neutral | $66.73M | -19.54 | -1.21% | ― | -19.12% | 96.40% | |
50 Neutral | $97.68M | -1.09 | -567.03% | ― | -28.88% | -15473.93% |
* Communication Services Sector Average
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IZEA Worldwide Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
IZEA Worldwide Launches New Structured Share Repurchase Plan
Positive
May 15, 2026
On May 15, 2026, IZEA Worldwide, Inc. authorized Ladenburg Thalmann Co. Inc. to act as its broker to repurchase up to $8.6 million of its common stock, with purchases permitted to begin on May 18, 2026 and continue until the earlier of November 1...
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