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Reddit: Future Of Contextual And Interest-Based Ads, Initiate With 'Buy'
Seeking Alpha· 2024-10-30 09:05
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Reddit(RDDT) - 2024 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-10-30 03:33
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Q3 revenue grew 68% year-over-year to $348.4 million, with advertising revenue increasing 56% year-over-year to $315.1 million [17][34] - GAAP profitability was achieved for the first time, with net income of $30 million, a significant improvement from a loss in the previous year [34][48] - Adjusted EBITDA was $94 million, representing a 27% margin, nearly double the Q2 margin of 14% [44][34] - Free cash flow for Q3 was $70 million, accounting for 20% of revenue, with cash on the balance sheet ending at $1.74 billion [46][34] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Advertising business growth was driven by strong performance across various objectives, channels, and geographies, with mid- and lower-funnel objectives contributing significantly to revenue growth [17][19][21] - The number of clicks more than doubled in Q3, indicating enhanced lower funnel capabilities [20] - International revenue grew 57% year-over-year, with notable strength in EMEA markets [21][17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Daily Active Users (DAU) averaged over 97 million, a 47% increase year-over-year, with international DAU growing 44% year-over-year [6][11] - The company exceeded 100 million DAU on several occasions during the quarter, marking a significant milestone [7] - The word "Reddit" was the sixth most Googled term in the U.S. in 2024, highlighting its growing influence [7] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to enhance user experience by improving search functionality and making the platform more intuitive for users [14][15] - There is a focus on global expansion, with plans to expand machine translation to over 30 countries by 2025 [13][12] - The strategy includes investing in new product developments, global expansion, and growing the advertising business while maintaining profitable scaling [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the current industry environment, noting stability and structural improvements in the core ad business [33] - There is cautious optimism for Q4, with expectations of continued growth despite potential impacts from upcoming elections [140] - The company is focused on turning profitability into cash flow and maintaining a strong financial position moving forward [51][34] Other Important Information - The company launched machine translation in five countries, with plans for further expansion [42][12] - A new Chief Revenue Officer was appointed to lead sales and support functions [31] - The company is actively exploring data licensing opportunities, although visibility into future partnerships remains limited [28][96] Q&A Session All Questions and Answers Question: Will Reddit be able to get more official accounts from government officials/agencies? - The company aims to create a space for businesses and entities to have an official presence on Reddit, enhancing communication and information dissemination [53][55] Question: What are the dynamics of logged-in versus logged-out DAU growth? - Management highlighted a symbiotic relationship with Google, noting that many users intentionally search for Reddit, which serves as a marketing channel to attract new users [56][58] Question: Can you provide a status update on efforts to improve on-platform search? - The company views search as a key investment area for 2025, focusing on enhancing user experience and monetization opportunities [62][63] Question: What are the growth drivers for revenue in the quarter? - Revenue growth was driven by a combination of ad stack improvements, vertical diversification, and the addition of new advertisers [71][74] Question: How does the company view investments versus growth? - The company is focused on measurable investments that yield quick returns, particularly in ad tech and expanding into new markets [80][82] Question: What are the key areas for financial focus moving forward? - The company aims to maintain differentiated revenue growth, high margins, and low capital expenditures to generate meaningful cash flow [51][34]
Reddit(RDDT) - 2024 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2024-10-29 22:23
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ______ to ______ Commission File Number: 001-41983 _________________________ Reddit, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its ...
Reddit(RDDT) - 2024 Q3 - Quarterly Results
2024-10-29 20:14
Exhibit 99.1 Reddit Announces Third Quarter 2024 Results Daily Active Uniques ("DAUq") increased 47% year-over-year to 97.2 million Strong revenue growth of 68% to $348.4 million Achieved GAAP profitability with net income of $29.9 million and net margin of 8.6% Adjusted EBITDA of $94.1 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin of 27.0% 1 1 1 Positive operating cash flow of $71.6 million and Free Cash Flow of $70.3 million, invested $66 million to net settle 1.2 million employee shares SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Octo ...
Reddit(RDDT) - 2024 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2024-08-06 22:12
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ______ to ______ Commission File Number: 001-41983 _________________________ Reddit, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its chart ...
Reddit(RDDT) - 2024 Q2 - Quarterly Results
2024-08-06 20:08
Exhibit 99.1 Reddit Announces Second Quarter 2024 Results Strong Q2 results, including both revenue and users each growing over 50% year-over-year Daily Active Uniques ("DAUq") increased 51% year-over-year to 91.2 million Revenue increased 54% to $281.2 million, more than doubling growth rate from prior year Net loss reduced to $10.1 million. Positive Adjusted EBITDA of $39.5 million, up $74.9 million, with 14% Adjusted EBITDA margin, up over 3000 basis points from prior year 1 1 Operating cash flow of $28. ...
Reddit(RDDT) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2024-05-07 22:19
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 OR o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ______ to ______ Commission File Number: 001-41983 _________________________ Reddit, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its char ...
Reddit(RDDT) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Results
2024-05-07 20:15
Exhibit 99.1 Reddit Announces First Quarter 2024 Results Record user traffic, Daily Active Uniques ("DAUq") increased 37% to 82.7 million Revenue increased 48% to $243.0 million, nearly doubling growth rate from prior quarter Net loss driven by IPO expenses, first profitable Q1 on an Adjusted EBITDA basis Operating cash flow of $32.1 million and positive free cash flow of $29.2 million SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – May 7, 2024 – Reddit, Inc. (NYSE: RDDT) today announced financial results for the quarter ended Mar ...