Strong Revenue and Profit Growth
Record revenue quarter with revenue up 37% year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA increased 71% YoY and was the highest quarterly adjusted EBITDA in years.
Improved Leverage and Credit Rating
Net leverage declined to 2.1x from 3.4x a year ago; received an S&P credit upgrade to B+ with a stable outlook, strengthening the balance sheet and financial flexibility.
Insurance Segment Outperformance
Insurance revenue and segment profit hit new records. VMD exceeded prior Q4 record of $48M by roughly $10M (~20% increase). Management expects insurance to remain a durable growth engine given strong carrier demand and competition.
Robust Consumer Segment Growth (Including SMB Lending)
Consumer revenue increased 49% YoY, led by small business lending and continued investment in small business concierge capabilities to drive conversion and satisfaction.
Strategic Investment and Early Marketing Wins
Made a dedicated marketing investment in Q1; expect revenue growth and margin expansion in Q2. Homepage redesign (launched ~3 weeks prior to call) produced sustained performance improvements, supporting brand rebuild and organic acquisition.
AI and Operational Efficiency Initiatives
Launched an internally developed AI agent for search marketing with early success and expansion plans; using AI in call centers, outbound and SMS engagement and across marketing/sales to improve conversion and reduce costs.
Large Organic Mix Opportunity and Multiyear Growth Profile
Every 5-point increase in organic revenue mix represents ~ $40M incremental segment profit and ~400 bps uplift in variable marketing margin. Midpoint of updated 2026 outlook implies a three-year adjusted EBITDA CAGR of 26%.