PresentationIt is now my pleasure to introduce your host, Sandra Carbone, SVP, General Counsel at IZEA. Please go ahead.Ladies and gentlemen, greetings, and welcome to the IZEA's Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, this conference is being recorded.Sandra CarboneSenior VP & General Counsel Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to IZEA's earnings call covering the third quarter of 2025. I'm Sandra Carbone, SVP, General Counsel at IZEA, and joining me on the cal ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q3 2025 decreased by 8% to $8.1 million due to shedding unprofitable project work and softness in government and retail accounts [4] - Managed service revenue excluding Hoozu increased by 5% [4] - Total operating expenses decreased by 67% [4] - Net income totaled $0.1 million compared to a net loss of $8.8 million during Q3 2024 [4] - Cash increased by $0.8 million to $51.4 million [4] - Year-to-date managed services revenue is up 14% with net income totaling $1.2 million [4][12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Managed services bookings, excluding Hoozu, declined by 26% to $18.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 [10] - Revenue from managed services, excluding Hoozu, increased by 14% for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 [11] - Cost of revenue totaled $4.2 million, or 51% of revenue in Q3 2025, compared to $5.2 million, or 59% of revenue in the same quarter of the prior year [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Enterprise accounts are growing at double-digit rates, with some at triple-digit rates [5] - The pipeline reached a new high for the year, with invitations to larger pitches growing [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on fortifying, simplifying, and concentrating on managed services [5] - A new account management model was implemented to focus on larger, more profitable recurring accounts [9] - The company is investing in its technology platform, infusing it with AI-powered features [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the future and the ability to deliver additional value to stakeholders [8] - The strategic focus on higher quality recurring accounts is expected to improve profitability and support sustainable growth [10] Other Important Information - The company achieved profitability for the third quarter, marking only the second quarter in its history to do so through operating performance [12] - Cumulative stock repurchases totaled 561,950 shares for an aggregate investment of $1.4 million [14] Q&A Session Summary - There were no questions in the queue during the Q&A session [16]

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period September 30, 2025 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _________________ to _________________ Commission File No.: 001-37703 IZEA WORLDWIDE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ...

IZEA Extends Profitability Momentum in Q3 2025 with $8.1 Million in Revenue $8.8 Million Year-Over-Year Improvement in Net Results Positive Cash from Operations ORLANDO, Fla. (November 12, 2025) - IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), a leading influencer marketing company that makes Creator Economy solutions for marketers, reported its financial and operational results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. Q3 2025 Financial Summary Compared to Q3 2024 Q3 2025 Highlights * Adjusted EBITDA and reven ...

$8.8 Million Year-Over-Year Improvement in Net ResultsPositive Cash from Operations ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), a leading influencer marketing company that makes Creator Economy solutions for marketers, reported its financial and operational results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. Q3 2025 Financial Summary Compared to Q3 2024 Total revenue declined to $8.1 million, compared to $8.8 millionManaged Services revenue increased 5% to $8.0 ...

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Core Insights - IZEA Worldwide, Inc. will hold a conference call to discuss its Q3 2025 financial results on November 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EST [1] - The call will be hosted by CEO Patrick Venetucci and CFO Peter Biere, followed by a Q&A session [1] Company Overview - IZEA is an influencer marketing company focused on creating solutions for the Creator Economy [3] - Since its inception in 2006, IZEA has facilitated nearly 4 million collaborations between brands and creators [3]

Group 1: IZEA Worldwide, Inc. - IZEA operates in the influencer marketing and content creation space, connecting brands with content creators [1] - The stock is currently trading at $4.90, with a target price of $2.26, indicating a potential downside of approximately 53.90% [1] - Analysts hold pessimistic views on IZEA's stock, resulting in its exclusion from coverage [1][4] Group 2: Peer Comparison - Vislink Technologies, Inc. (VISL) is trading at $1.86, with a DCF of $1.07 and a market cap of $4.59 million, reflecting a negative outlook [2] - Boxlight Corporation (BOXL) has the highest growth potential among IZEA's peers, with a current price of $1.90 and a DCF of $1.35 [3][4] - BOXL's market cap is $5.05 million, with an EPS of -13.34 and a P/E ratio of -0.15, indicating a relatively better outlook compared to other peers [3]

Core Viewpoint - IZEA WORLDWIDE, INC. (IZEA) has received an upgrade to a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating a positive outlook on its earnings estimates, which is a significant factor influencing stock prices [1][3]. Earnings Estimates and Stock Price Movement - The Zacks rating system is based on changes in earnings estimates, which are strongly correlated with near-term stock price movements [4][6]. - Institutional investors often rely on earnings estimates to determine the fair value of a company's shares, leading to buying or selling actions that affect stock prices [4]. Recent Performance and Outlook - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for IZEA WORLDWIDE has increased by 41.9% over the past three months, with expected earnings of $0.44 per share for the fiscal year ending December 2025, showing no year-over-year change [8]. - The upgrade reflects an improvement in the company's underlying business, suggesting that investors may push the stock price higher in response to this positive trend [5][10]. Zacks Rank System - The Zacks Rank system classifies stocks into five groups based on earnings estimates, with only the top 20% of stocks receiving a "Strong Buy" or "Buy" rating [9][10]. - Stocks rated Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) have historically generated an average annual return of +25% since 1988, indicating the effectiveness of the rating system [7].

Core Insights - IZEA Worldwide, Inc. operates in the influencer marketing and content creation space but struggles with a ROIC of -24.62%, significantly lower than its WACC of 9.76%, indicating inefficiency in generating returns [1][5] - Remark Holdings, Inc. demonstrates strong performance with a ROIC of 47.12% and a WACC of 25.15%, showcasing effective capital utilization [2][5] - Other companies like Vislink Technologies, Inc. and Boxlight Corporation also face challenges with negative ROICs of -141.38% and -30.16%, respectively, indicating a common issue in the sector of not covering the cost of capital [3][5] Company Performance - IZEA's ROIC to WACC ratio is -2.52, highlighting its underperformance in capital utilization [1] - Remark Holdings has a positive ROIC to WACC ratio of 1.87, suggesting efficient capital use [2] - Vislink Technologies and Boxlight Corporation have ROIC to WACC ratios of -13.59 and -1.44, respectively, further emphasizing the sector's challenges [3][5] - Inuvo, Inc. also faces difficulties with a ROIC of -42.40% and a WACC of 8.55%, resulting in a ROIC to WACC ratio of -4.96 [4]