Strong Financial Performance
Taboola reported revenue of $497 million, ex-TAC gross profit of $177 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $48 million, exceeding the high end of guidance with an EBITDA margin of over 27%. They also generated $46 million in free cash flow this quarter and $117 million year-to-date.
Growth in Scaled Advertisers
The number of scaled advertisers grew by 4% to 2,064, and the average revenue per scaled advertiser increased by 11%, reflecting the success and adoption of the Realize platform.
Share Repurchase Program
Taboola repurchased approximately 10 million shares during the quarter for a total of $34.4 million. Year-to-date, they have bought back $184 million worth of shares, representing 14% of the company.
Positive Outlook for Realize Platform
The Realize platform is gaining traction, with advertisers seeing strong performance metrics. A major online travel company using Realize's advanced targeting achieved 67% lower CPCs compared to Meta and increased site traffic by 48%.
Strong Cash Position
Taboola ended the third quarter with a net cash balance of $41.5 million and cash and cash equivalents of $115.5 million, more than offsetting long-term debt of $74 million.