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Teads Holding
(NASDAQ:TEAD)
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Rating:43Neutral
Price Target:
$0.67
▼(-14.62% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/10/26
The score is driven primarily by weakened financial performance (large losses, negative cash flow, and elevated leverage with thin equity). Technicals reinforce the cautious view with a clear downtrend and weak momentum. Offsetting factors are limited and include selective strategic positives from the earnings call (CTV and Enterprise momentum) and Nasdaq compliance improvement, but these are outweighed by guidance suspension and added legal/retaliation risk from the Google lawsuit.
Positive Factors
CTV Acceleration
Rapid CTV growth increases exposure to a high-growth, premium ad channel with better monetization and scale. Partnerships (LG, TiVo, VIDAA) and 500M+ home screens expand durable supply and demand footholds, supporting structural revenue diversification and future operating leverage into 2027.
Negative Factors
High Leverage / Thin Equity
Very high leverage constrains financial flexibility, heightens refinancing and solvency risk if cash generation falters, and increases vulnerability to adverse shocks. With limited equity cushion, continued losses could force dilutive financings or aggressive cost measures that impair strategic execution.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
CTV Acceleration
Rapid CTV growth increases exposure to a high-growth, premium ad channel with better monetization and scale. Partnerships (LG, TiVo, VIDAA) and 500M+ home screens expand durable supply and demand footholds, supporting structural revenue diversification and future operating leverage into 2027.
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Teads Holding (TEAD) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$64.55M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)331.01K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.65
Revenue Growth12.26%
EPS Growth-664.57%
CountryUS
Employees1,700
SectorCommunication Services
Sector Strength97
IndustryInternet Content & Information
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-5.53
Shares Outstanding98,065,160
10 Day Avg. Volume94,831
30 Day Avg. Volume331,013
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.67
Price to Sales (P/S)0.05
P/FCF Ratio-4.22
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$0.88Price Target Upside12.18% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.65
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.25B
Teads Holding Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Teads Holding Co., a New York-based firm established in 2006, operates a sophisticated technology platform that seamlessly links media owners and advertisers with highly receptive audiences, aiming to achieve impactful business results. This platf...
How the Company Makes Money
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Teads Holding Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 06, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 05, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call communicated clear strategic positives—strong CTV momentum (67% YoY growth to ~$40M), accelerating Enterprise traction ($89M ex-TAC, positive May/June advertiser spend), product launches (EngageOS) and disciplined quality actions—while also disclosing material near-term weaknesses: total revenue down 17% YoY, ex-TAC gross profit down 14% YoY, a severe 30% decline in Direct Response & SME, an adjusted EBITDA miss, and suspension of guidance. Management plans continued investment behind higher-margin Enterprise and CTV growth and expects cost step-downs in Q3, but the DR/SME secular headwinds and temporary expense pressures create meaningful near-term uncertainty.Positive Updates
Ex-TAC Gross Profit and Cash Generation
Ex-TAC gross profit of $123M in Q2; adjusted EBITDA of ~$7M; free cash flow of $3M. Ended the quarter with $91M of cash and cash equivalents and access to a $40M revolving credit facility.
Negative Updates
Overall Revenue Decline
Revenue for Q2 was approximately $285M, a decline of 17% year-over-year.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Ex-TAC Gross Profit and Cash Generation
Ex-TAC gross profit of $123M in Q2; adjusted EBITDA of ~$7M; free cash flow of $3M. Ended the quarter with $91M of cash and cash equivalents and access to a $40M revolving credit facility.
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Company Guidance
Management said it was suspending forward guidance (including prior full‑year 2026 EBITDA guidance) while outlining expectations and key metrics: Q2 ex‑TAC gross profit was $123M (down 14% YoY) comprised of $89M from Enterprise and $34M from Direct Response/SME (down 30% YoY); revenue was ≈$285M (down 17% YoY); adjusted EBITDA ≈$7M; free cash flow $3M; cash and marketable securities $91M with $40M available on the revolver; CTV revenue grew 67% YoY to ≈$40M and represented 13% of Q2 revenue (vs 7% in Q2‑2025) with >500M home screens globally; omnichannel branding customers were 16% of Q2 branding revenue (vs 9% a year ago) approaching an 18% full‑year target; management expects mid‑single‑digit ex‑TAC growth in H2 for the Enterprise segment with acceleration into 2027, noted May/June showed positive YoY Enterprise advertiser spend, and said costs should step down in Q3 as they continue to invest in Enterprise.Teads Holding Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
18
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
8
Very Negative
Cash Flow
22
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 1.22B | 1.30B | 889.88M | 935.82M | 992.08M | 1.02B |
| Gross Profit | 405.35M | 429.05M | 192.10M | 184.80M | 192.65M | 240.26M |
| EBITDA | -319.60M | -331.07M | 24.83M | 42.45M | 15.97M | 11.98M |
| Net Income | -529.18M | -517.07M | -711.00K | 10.24M | -24.58M | 10.99M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.16B | 1.33B | 549.21M | 664.64M | 781.15M | 795.89M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 91.01M | 138.70M | 166.13M | 165.20M | 272.49M | 455.40M |
| Total Debt | 634.91M | 653.49M | 15.82M | 130.90M | 247.68M | 239.07M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.15B | 1.23B | 317.87M | 441.57M | 563.36M | 539.12M |
| Stockholders Equity | 7.35M | 95.44M | 231.34M | 223.06M | 217.79M | 256.77M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -19.06M | -15.15M | 51.27M | -6.49M | -22.13M | 36.71M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -11.16M | 7.61M | 68.56M | 13.75M | 3.81M | 56.76M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -9.43M | -554.18M | 67.15M | 69.64M | -317.90M | -20.10M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -42.34M | 585.34M | -117.70M | -117.07M | -31.70M | 325.89M |
Teads Holding Technical Analysis
Negative
0.78
Price Trends
0.95
Negative
0.90
Negative
0.85
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.06
Positive
35.92
Neutral
26.61
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TEAD, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 0.78 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.78, below the 50-day MA of 0.95, and below the 200-day MA of 0.85, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.06 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 35.92 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 26.61 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for TEAD.
Teads Holding Risk Analysis
Teads Holding disclosed 59 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Teads Holding 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
Teads Holding Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | $2.84B | 31.44 | 123.31% | ― | 32.38% | ― | |
72 Outperform | $824.77M | -58.83 | -5.41% | ― | -1.04% | -710.67% | |
71 Outperform | $923.37M | 102.49 | 6.87% | ― | 21.99% | 271.66% | |
70 Outperform | $602.25M | -19.81 | -14.05% | ― | 11.85% | 47.54% | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
52 Neutral | $360.27M | -0.72 | -110.37% | ― | -13.33% | 45.52% | |
43 Neutral | $64.55M | -0.12 | -167.42% | ― | 12.26% | -664.57% |
* Communication Services Sector Average
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Teads Holding Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresLegal Proceedings
Teads Sues Google, Warns of Potential Retaliation Risks
Negative
Aug 3, 2026
On August 3, 2026, Teads filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against Google LLC and Alphabet Inc., seeking financial damages and other remedies. The suit, which follows a federal ruling in Virginia that...
Delistings and Listing ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Teads Holding Regains Nasdaq Compliance, Delisting Risk Eased
Positive
Jun 8, 2026
On December 22, 2025, Teads Holding Co. was notified by Nasdaq that its common stock had failed to meet the minimum bid price requirement of $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days, triggering a 180-day compliance period ending June 22, 2...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder MeetingsStock Split
Teads Holding Shareholders Approve Key 2026 Meeting Proposals
Positive
May 15, 2026
On May 14, 2026, Teads Holding Co. held its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders, where shareholders elected Dexter Goei, Yaffa Krindel, Mark Mullen, and Arne Wolter as Class II directors to serve three-year terms ending at the 2029 annual meeting....
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