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Neutral 49 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Neutral 49 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:49Neutral
Price Target:
$1.50
▲(14.50% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/17/26
The score is held back primarily by elevated balance-sheet leverage despite improved profitability and positive free cash flow. Technicals also remain bearish with the stock below key moving averages. Valuation is reasonable and the earnings call suggests improving operations, but near-term growth and retention pressures keep the outlook mixed.
Positive Factors
Improved cash generation
Sustained positive operating and free cash flow in 2024–2025 indicates the business can internally fund operations and reinvestment without immediate reliance on external financing. This materially improves liquidity resilience and supports product development, integration costs, and gradual deleveraging over the next 2–6 months.
Strengthening margins and profitability
Meaningful gross‑margin expansion and a swing to positive net margin reflect durable unit economics and operating leverage potential in Kaltura's SaaS model. Higher margins create room to fund sales/marketing and R&D while sustaining profitability through modest revenue fluctuations over the medium term.
Strategic M&A and AI product build-out
Acquiring PathFactory and integrating AI avatar/eSelf.ai tech strengthens Kaltura's product suite and addressable market in conversation automation. These durable capability additions should boost cross‑sell potential, deepen enterprise engagement, and create structural revenue growth opportunities once integrated and monetized over 6–18 months.
Negative Factors
Elevated balance‑sheet leverage
Very high debt-to-equity and compressed equity reduce financial flexibility and heighten downside risk if revenue softens. With limited equity cushion, large or unforeseen cash needs could force dilutive financing or constrain strategic moves, making the capital structure a persistent structural vulnerability.
Revenue stagnation and retention pressure
Flat-to-declining ARR and weaker net-dollar retention signal challenges in upselling and customer stickiness. For a subscription-centric business model, persistent churn or slower expansion undermines durable revenue growth and increases the need for higher new‑business acquisition spending to sustain top-line momentum.
Timing and execution risk on growth initiatives
Growth is contingent on successful integration and commercialization of acquisitions and AI products. Delays or execution gaps would push out revenue and margin benefits, while integration costs pressure near-term cash flow and EBITDA, making the company's growth thesis dependent on multi‑quarter operational execution.

Kaltura (KLTR) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Kaltura Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionKaltura, Inc. provides various Software-as-a-Service products and solutions and a Platform-as-a-Service. The company offers video products, such as webinars, virtual events, video sites, and virtual classrooms for video-based communication, collaboration, training, and customer experience; and video industry solutions, such as learning management system video and lecture capture solutions for educational institutions. It also provides a TV solution that allows to provide OTT advertising and subscription-based live and on-demand TV services for media companies and telecom operators. In addition, the company offers media services, such as APIs, SDKs, and experience components, including live, real-time, and on-demand video creation, ingestion, transcoding, management, search, security, distribution, publishing, engagement, monetization, monitoring, multi-tenancy, and analytics, as well as video and TV content management systems. It serves a range of industries, including financial services, high technology, healthcare, education, public sector, media, and telecommunications. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
How the Company Makes MoneyKaltura primarily makes money by selling access to its software platform and related services to business and institutional customers. The company’s revenue model is centered on recurring subscriptions (typically SaaS-style) that provide customers with the right to use Kaltura’s video platform capabilities (e.g., video management, live and VOD streaming, video portals, and analytics) with pricing commonly structured around packaged plans and usage-based components (such as bandwidth/streaming, storage, or event scale). In addition to subscriptions, Kaltura generates revenue from professional services and support associated with implementation, customization, integrations, and onboarding for enterprise deployments. The company also earns from add-on modules and solutions tailored to specific workflows (e.g., virtual events, education/training use cases, or media/OTT deployments) when customers expand functionality beyond a base plan. Specific material partnership details contributing to earnings: null.

Kaltura Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Mar 16, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 12, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
Balanced outlook: the company reported strong profitability gains, improved margins, record adjusted EBITDA and non-GAAP profits, a solid cash position, notable product launches (agentic avatars, SDK, video studio beta), and strategic M&A (PathFactory) that could expand addressable market and cross-sell opportunities. Offsetting these positives are soft recurring revenue trends (ARR down 3% YoY, subscription down 2% in Q4), lower net dollar retention in the quarter (97% vs 103% a year ago), and continued weakness in the Media & Telecom segment with expected near-term declines. Management expects near-term pacing of revenue growth until new products and acquisitions scale (H2 2026+), and is guiding to steady adjusted EBITDA while investing for growth. Overall, positives and operational improvements are meaningful but are balanced by clear revenue and timing risks, leading to a neutral near-term sentiment.
Q4-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Record Adjusted EBITDA and Profitability Run
Q4 adjusted EBITDA was a record $6.3M (tenth consecutive quarter of adjusted EBITDA profitability). Full-year 2025 adjusted EBITDA was $18.6M, a 150% year-over-year increase and materially above prior guidance (original guidance = 100% growth).
Revenue and Subscription Levels (Q4 / FY)
Q4 2025 total revenue was $45.5M and subscription revenue was $42.7M. Full-year 2025 total revenue was $180.9M (up 1% YoY) and subscription revenue was $171.9M (up 3% YoY).
Improved Margins and Gross Profit
GAAP gross profit in Q4 was $33.0M (up 7% sequentially, +2% YoY). Full-year GAAP gross profit was $127.7M (+7% YoY). Overall gross margin improved to 71% for FY 2025 from 67% in 2024; subscription gross margin improved to 77% from 75%.
Record Non-GAAP Net Profit and Improved GAAP Loss
Q4 non-GAAP net profit was a record $5.2M (or $0.03 per diluted share), improving $4.9M YoY. FY non-GAAP net profit was $11.5M (vs a non-GAAP net loss of $4.7M in 2024). GAAP net loss improved to $12.1M for 2025 from $31.3M in 2024 (a $19.2M improvement).
Strong Cash Position and Operating Cash Flow
Ended Q4 with $62.8M in cash and marketable securities. Net cash provided by operating activities was $3.6M in Q4 and $14.5M for FY 2025 (up from $12.2M in 2024).
Commercial Momentum and Deal Activity
Q4 new subscription bookings were the highest in 2025, including two seven-digit deals and fifteen six-digit deals across multiple industries. Also closed seven AI-related deals for Content Lab and Genie, indicating demand for automation/personalization.
Product and Technology Progress (AI / Avatars / SDK)
General availability announced for agentic avatars and Avatar SDK; beta launched for Avatar Video Creation Studio with planned GA in Q2. Integration of ESof completed and continuing enhancements to AI models and Genie integration; expectation to start recognizing revenue from these offerings in H2 2026.
Strategic Acquisition Announced (PathFactory)
Definitive agreement to acquire PathFactory for approximately $22.0M in cash. PathFactory is a revenue-generating business with a current annual revenue run rate in the teens of millions and serves over 100 enterprise customers (including NVIDIA, Cisco, Palo Alto Networks). Forrester recognized PathFactory as a leader in conversation automation.
Market Recognition and Positioning
Named by Frost & Sullivan in the 2025 Global Enterprise Video Platform Radar for advanced AI capabilities and early move into agentic AI; management argues AI is a structural tailwind that strengthens platform differentiation and cross-layer synergies.
Negative Updates
Revenue Stagnation and Subscription Decline in Q4
Q4 total revenue was roughly flat year-over-year and subscription revenue declined 2% YoY (Q4 subscription $42.7M, down 2% YoY). Annualized recurring revenue (ARR) in Q4 was $168.2M, down 3% YoY.
Net Dollar Retention and RPO Pressure
Net dollar retention in Q4 was 97%, down from 103% in the year-ago quarter and unchanged sequentially; FY net dollar retention was 100%. Remaining performance obligations (RPO) were $166.3M, down 6% YoY.
Media & Telecom (M&T) Segment Weakness
M&T total revenue declined 12% YoY in Q4 and declined 7% YoY for the full year due to elevated churn. Management expects M&T revenue to still decline in 2026 and forecasts a mid-to-high-teens YoY M&T revenue decline in Q1 2026, with recovery expected only to produce sequential quarterly growth in 2027.
Professional Services Decline
Professional services revenue was $8.9M for FY 2025, down 19% YoY (Q4 professional services $2.9M, +31% YoY but FY down is notable).
Near-Term Profitability and Cash Growth Tapering
Management is intentionally tapering adjusted EBITDA profitability and cash flow from operations in 2026 to fund the PathFactory acquisition, integration costs, and growth investments. FY 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance is maintained at the same range as 2025 ($12.7M–$14.7M), implying reduced near-term improvement despite prior strong EBITDA growth.
Timing and Execution Risk on New Products and Acquisition
Revenue contribution from new avatar/agentic products and PathFactory is expected primarily in H2 2026 and more meaningfully in 2027. PathFactory acquisition remains subject to customary closing conditions, creating timing and integration risk.
FX Headwinds and Geographic Cost Pressure
Management flagged increased foreign-exchange headwinds (notably the Israeli shekel) as contributing to higher operating costs and included FX cushioning in 2026 guidance assumptions.
Company Guidance
Kaltura guided Q1 2026 subscription revenue of $41.2–$42.0M, total revenue of $42.6–$43.4M, adjusted EBITDA of $2.3–$3.3M, and a similar seasonal level of negative cash flow from operations as last year, noting a mid‑to‑high‑teens year‑over‑year M&T revenue decline in Q1; for full‑year 2026 it expects subscription revenue of $172.5–$175.5M, total revenue of $181.2–$184.2M, annual adjusted EBITDA of $12.7–$14.7M (same range as prior guidance), and low double‑digit cash flow from operations (mostly in H2), with new product revenue anticipated to begin in H2, M&T sequential recovery expected in 2027, and management forecasting adjusted EBITDA and cash‑flow growth to remain in the teens while absorbing PathFactory integration costs and FX headwinds.

Kaltura Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Operational improvement is clear (better gross margin and a swing to positive net margin, with positive operating and free cash flow in 2024–2025). The main drag is balance-sheet risk: equity compressed sharply and leverage is very high, limiting flexibility if revenue softens.
Income Statement
46
Neutral
Revenue has been relatively flat over the period and turned negative in 2025 (down ~3.7% YoY), but profitability improved sharply: net margin swung from a sizable loss in 2024 (-17.5%) to positive in 2025 (+6.7%). Gross margin also strengthened meaningfully in 2025 (~70.6% vs ~66.6% in 2024), signaling better unit economics. However, operating profitability remains weak with EBITDA still negative in 2025, indicating the business is not yet consistently profitable at the operating level.
Balance Sheet
28
Negative
Leverage and equity quality are the key concerns. Total debt declined in 2025, but stockholders’ equity collapsed to a low level (~$6.3M), driving debt-to-equity to a very elevated ~7.3x (vs ~2.2x in 2024). That leaves the balance sheet more fragile and reduces financial flexibility. Total assets also stepped down versus prior years, reinforcing a tighter capital position despite the recent improvement in net income.
Cash Flow
62
Positive
Cash generation improved substantially versus earlier years: operating cash flow and free cash flow were positive in both 2024 and 2025 (about $14.5M and $13.9M in 2025). Free cash flow also closely matched net income in 2025, suggesting earnings are broadly supported by cash. The main weakness is growth: free cash flow growth in 2025 was negative, and the company has a history of volatile cash flow (materially negative in 2021–2023).
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue180.85M178.72M175.17M168.81M165.02M
Gross Profit127.67M119.11M112.23M106.94M102.70M
EBITDA-4.96M-15.92M-29.56M-55.62M-46.44M
Net Income12.07M-31.32M-46.37M-68.50M-59.35M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets164.70M181.31M183.74M206.17M223.29M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments51.88M81.33M69.38M85.97M143.95M
Total Debt46.33M52.53M54.83M58.85M38.74M
Total Liabilities158.37M156.92M153.42M162.82M138.02M
Stockholders Equity6.33M24.39M30.32M43.35M85.27M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow13.88M11.71M-12.40M-52.80M-28.11M
Operating Cash Flow14.54M12.23M-8.30M-46.83M-22.11M
Investing Cash Flow9.05M-12.41M-1.58M-49.76M-5.24M
Financing Cash Flow-29.65M-3.53M109.00K-529.00K143.37M

Kaltura Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price1.31
Price Trends
50DMA
1.47
Negative
100DMA
1.53
Negative
200DMA
1.64
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-0.02
Positive
RSI
46.42
Neutral
STOCH
14.74
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For KLTR, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1.31 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1.39, below the 50-day MA of 1.47, and below the 200-day MA of 1.64, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.02 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 46.42 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 14.74 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for KLTR.

Kaltura Risk Analysis

Kaltura disclosed 80 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Kaltura 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

Kaltura Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
70
Outperform
$1.49B30.3320.61%1.33%10.27%3.52%
61
Neutral
$37.18B12.37-10.20%1.83%8.50%-7.62%
60
Neutral
$5.95B14.67-35.62%-0.44%2.47%
60
Neutral
$2.31B-949.46-10.29%11.05%45.23%
49
Neutral
$217.30M21.20-35.58%1.88%53.31%
* Technology Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
KLTR
Kaltura
1.39
-0.44
-24.04%
ATEN
A10 Networks
20.75
3.56
20.71%
DBX
Dropbox
25.54
-0.85
-3.22%
TENB
Tenable Holdings
20.10
-16.89
-45.66%

Kaltura Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
Kaltura Adds New Director, Accelerates AI-Driven Strategy
Positive
Mar 16, 2026

On March 14, 2026, Kaltura’s board expanded from six to seven members and appointed venture capitalist and cybersecurity expert Greg Dracon as a Class I director effective March 16, 2026, granting him standard non-employee director compensation and equity awards. On March 15, 2026, the company also signed a definitive agreement to acquire AI-driven content and journey orchestration specialist PathFactory Holdings for about $22 million in cash, adding to its recent acquisition of eSelf.ai as it sharpens its strategic shift toward AI-powered, agentic digital experiences.

For the fourth quarter of 2025, Kaltura reported flat total revenue of $45.5 million but delivered record Adjusted EBITDA of $6.3 million and its tenth straight quarter of adjusted EBITDA profitability, supported by higher gross margins and lower operating expenses. Full-year 2025 revenue inched up 1% to $180.9 million while Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to $18.6 million, with growth in Enterprise, Education and Technology offsetting Media & Telecom churn, underpinning management’s push to reposition the company in the emerging conversation automation and agentic engagement market.

Operationally, Kaltura closed the acquisition of AI avatar specialist eSelf.ai in the fourth quarter, integrated its technology, and secured strong new bookings and record gross retention for the year, while winning industry recognition as a leader in enterprise video platforms. Subsequent launches of an Avatar Video Creation Studio beta, general availability of Agentic Avatar and an Avatar SDK, and the planned PathFactory acquisition signal an aggressive build-out of AI and conversational capabilities aimed at deepening personalized, real-time digital engagement for its customers.

The most recent analyst rating on (KLTR) stock is a Hold with a $1.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kaltura stock, see the KLTR Stock Forecast page.

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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 17, 2026