Newsmax Inc. Class B (NMAX)
NYSE:NMAX
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 25, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.04Last Year’s EPS
-0.59Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 2 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted strong top-line growth driven by broadcast/affiliate and licensing gains, meaningful audience and social media momentum, a large increase in licensing revenue, and improved net loss and liquidity. Offsetting these positives were declines in digital, advertising and subscription revenues, a small adjusted EBITDA loss, and higher content and operating costs. Management reiterated full-year revenue guidance and emphasized multi-platform growth and international expansion. Overall, the operational and audience trends appear encouraging, though near-term profitability and digital ad/subscription pressures remain areas to monitor.Company Guidance
Total Revenue Growth
Total revenues of $51.7 million in Q1 2026, up 14% year-over-year.
Broadcast Revenue Strength
Broadcast revenues of $43.7 million, up 20.8% year-over-year, driven by affiliate fee and licensing growth.
Affiliate Revenue Expansion
Affiliate revenues increased 75.2% year-over-year to $13.0 million, driven by new contractual relationships and late-2025 rate increases.
Audience Reach and Engagement
Total viewership of 30.4 million and 13.3 million adults 35-64; ranked #4 among cable news channels and #2 in cable news for adults 35-64 engagement.
Sequential Ratings Momentum
Reported a 29% sequential increase in total viewership versus Q4 2025 and continued momentum into April 2026.
Streaming Platform Growth
Newsmax2 delivered sequential news hours growth of more than 22% with improved viewership across every key daypart; expanding OTT distribution and favorable placements (e.g., Pluto TV guide).
Social Media and Digital Following
Social media followers reached 24.7 million at quarter end and surpassed 25 million in May, with engagement improvements across platforms including TikTok and Instagram.
Licensing and International Expansion
Licensing revenue of $3.5 million in Q1 2026, up from $0.437 million in Q1 2025 (approximately a ~700% increase); international moves include expanded Telecom Serbia agreement and Newsmax Poland going live.
Content Investments and Product Expansion
Major expansion of Newsmax Plus military history channels with available titles increasing over 200%; continued investment in programming, production and OTT initiatives to support long-term growth.
Improved Net Loss and Strong Liquidity
Quarterly net loss narrowed to $2.2 million, an 87.3% improvement versus a $17.2 million net loss in the prior-year quarter; ended the quarter with $129 million in cash and short-term investments.
Reiterated Full-Year Guidance
Reiterated 2026 revenue guidance of $212 million to $216 million (midpoint $214 million), representing approximately 13% growth at the midpoint.
NMAX Earnings History
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NMAX Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 14, 2026 | $6.92 | $7.20 | +4.05% |
Mar 26, 2026 | $5.98 | $5.88 | -1.67% |
Nov 13, 2025 | $8.52 | $7.93 | -6.92% |
Aug 19, 2025 | $12.96 | $12.98 | +0.15% |
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FAQ
When does Newsmax Inc. Class B (NMAX) report earnings?
Newsmax Inc. Class B (NMAX) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 25, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
What is Newsmax Inc. Class B (NMAX) earnings time?
Newsmax Inc. Class B (NMAX) earnings time is at Aug 25, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is NMAX EPS forecast?
NMAX EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is -0.04.