Successful Merger and Integration
Outbrain and Teads merged on February 3, forming the new Teads. The company achieved significant milestones in integration, with 90% of headcount-related synergies actioned and a focus on achieving $60 million in annualized cost savings by 2026.
Strong Financial Performance
Revenue in Q1 was approximately $286 million, reflecting an increase of 32% year over year on an as-reported basis. Ex-TAC gross profit in the quarter was $103.1 million, an increase of 98% year over year.
Growth in CTV Revenue
CTV revenue grew over 50% year over year, now representing approximately 5% of total ad spend, with access to more than 300 million TV screens globally.
Positive Client Engagement
The company closed Q1 with over 50 Joint Business Partnerships (JBPs) including new commitments with Ferrero, Halion, Philip Morris International, and Beiersdorf. More than 500 advertisers are spending at least $500,000 annually on the platform.