Reddit, Inc. (RDDT) Earnings History

Reddit, Inc. - Q1 2026 EarningsBeat

Filed at: Apr 30, 2026, 4:08 PM EDT|Read from source

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Reddit reported exceptionally strong first-quarter results, driven by robust revenue growth and significant improvements in profitability and cash flow. The company demonstrated impressive operational efficiency and user engagement, positioning it favorably in the current market.

POSITIVE HIGHLIGHTS

  • •

    Revenue increased 69% year-over-year to $663 million, with strong growth in both U.S. (+67%) and International (+76%) markets.

    positive
  • •

    Net income surged to $204 million, a 680% increase from the prior year, resulting in a net margin of 30.7%.

    positive
  • •

    Adjusted EBITDA grew 131% year-over-year to $266 million, with an improved margin of 40.1%.

    positive
  • •

    Operating cash flow increased 145% to $312 million, and Free Cash Flow rose 146% to $311 million, demonstrating strong cash generation.

    positive
  • •

    Daily Active Uniques (DAUq) increased 17% year-over-year to 126.8 million, indicating continued user engagement.

    positive

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • •

    While revenue growth is strong, the historical context shows significant volatility, with the latest QoQ growth of +24.0% following a period of very high growth rates (e.g., +70.0% YoY in Q4 FY2025).

    attention
  • •

    Operating expenses, particularly Research and Development ($207M) and Sales and Marketing ($151M), remain substantial, though managed effectively relative to revenue growth.

    attention

FINANCIAL METRICS

Revenue
Quarterly
$663.41M
+69.0%
Prior year: $392.36M
Net Income
Quarterly
$203.98M
+680.0%
Prior year: $26.16M
EPS (Diluted)
Quarterly
$1.01
+677.0%
Prior year: $0.13
Operating Income
Quarterly
$182.91M
+4584.0%
Prior year: $3.90M
EPS (Basic)
Quarterly
$1.07
+664.0%
Prior year: $0.14

MARGIN ANALYSIS

Gross Margin
Current Quarter
91.5%
Prior Year
90.5%
YoY Change
+100 bps
Operating Margin
Current Quarter
27.6%
Prior Year
1.0%
YoY Change
+2660 bps
Net Margin
Current Quarter
30.7%
Prior Year
6.7%
YoY Change
+2400 bps

Margin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.

REVENUE BY SEGMENT — Q1 2026 2026

VISUAL OVERVIEW

|
Global
0.0%
N/A

DETAILED BREAKDOWN

|
SegmentCurrentPrior YrYoY% Total
Global
N/A———
Total Revenue$0.00M——100.0%

Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers.

MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE

Q2 2026

Revenue
$715000.0B—$725000.0B
Mid-point: $720000.0B
Adjusted EBITDA
285,000,000—295,000,000
Mid-point: 290,000,000

Forward-looking guidance is subject to change and does not constitute a guarantee. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates.

EARNINGS CALL —

Call date
2026-04-30
Tone
cautious
Hedge density
N/A
Deflection rate
0.0%
View transcript Source Accession: 0001713445-26-000067

CALL GUIDANCE — Q1 2026 2026

MetricValuePeriodSpecificityvs Prior
revenue715 to 725 millionQ2 2026tight_rangeNew
adjusted_ebitda285 million to 295 millionQ2 2026tight_rangeNew

CAPITAL ALLOCATION — Q1 2026 2026

  • authorizationreaffirm

    $1 billion

MACRO STANCE — Q1 2026 2026

  • demand_environmentneutralnew

Q&A SIGNALS — Q1 2026 2026

Hedge rate
N/A
Concerns retained
0
Forward commits
0

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Reddit is a one-of-one business powered by deeply engaged communities and authentic human conversation.

— Reddit, Inc., Q1 2026 2026 Earnings Call

The foundation is driving a rare combination of growth, profitability, and efficiency.

— Reddit, Inc., Q1 2026 2026 Earnings Call

Reddit has a unique advantage in the age of AI.

— Reddit, Inc., Q1 2026 2026 Earnings Call

Commentary excerpts from earnings call transcripts provide management's perspective on performance, strategy, and outlook. Always review full transcripts for complete context.

OPERATIONAL METRICS

ARPU Global
5.2
+44.0% YoY
Prior year: 3.6
USD
DAUq Global
126.8M
+17.0% YoY
Prior year: 108.1M
users
DAUq International
73.3M
+26.0% YoY
Prior year: 58.0M
users
DAUq US
53.5M
+7.0% YoY
Prior year: 50.1M
users
WAUq Global
493.1M
+23.0% YoY
Prior year: 401.3M
users

Operational metrics provide insight into business drivers and customer engagement beyond traditional financial measures.

Related Research

Analysis

Reddit's AI Data Licensing: Hidden Revenue and Legal Risk