NerdWallet(US:NRDS)2026-02-25 21:08Financial Performance - Fourth quarter revenue reached $225.4 million, representing a 23% year-over-year increase, contributing to a full-year revenue of $836.6 million, up 22% year-over-year [2]. - GAAP net income for Q4 was $14.0 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, a decrease of 64% compared to the previous year, while full-year net income was $48.7 million, or $0.64 per diluted share [5]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $36.7 million, a 19% increase year-over-year, while full-year adjusted EBITDA reached $145.0 million [5]. - Net income for the year ended December 31, 2025, was $48.7 million, a 60% increase from $30.4 million in 2024 [21]. - Non-GAAP operating income for the year ended December 31, 2025, was $96.0 million, a 102% increase from $47.6 million in 2024 [30]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2025, reached $145.0 million, a 35% increase from $107.9 million in 2024 [30]. - The company expects 2026 annual GAAP operating income to be in the range of $72-$89 million and non-GAAP operating income to be in the range of $95-$110 million [33]. - GAAP operating income is projected to be between $22 million and $27 million for the first quarter of 2026 [35]. - Non-GAAP operating income is expected to range from $28 million to $32 million for the first quarter of 2026 [35]. - Full year 2026 GAAP operating income is anticipated to be between $72 million and $89 million [35]. - Full year 2026 non-GAAP operating income is expected to be in the range of $95 million to $110 million [35]. Revenue Breakdown - Loans revenue surged 141% year-over-year to $42.3 million, driven by growth in personal and mortgage loans [6]. - Insurance revenue increased by 13% year-over-year to $81.2 million, primarily due to expanded budgets for auto insurance products [6]. - Credit card revenue decreased by 24% year-over-year to $26.5 million, attributed to ongoing challenges in organic search traffic [6]. - SMB products revenue fell 12% year-over-year to $22.5 million, also impacted by organic search traffic headwinds [6]. - Revenue is expected to be in the range of $224-$232 million, representing a 9% year-over-year increase at the midpoint [36]. Cash and Investments - Cash and cash equivalents increased by 48% year-over-year to $98.3 million [7]. - The company reported a net increase in cash and cash equivalents of $32.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 [21]. - Adjusted free cash flow for the year ended December 31, 2025, was $117.8 million, compared to $48.5 million in 2024, indicating a significant increase [32]. - Capitalized software development costs for the year ended December 31, 2025, were $16.9 million, down from $20.7 million in 2024 [32]. Operational Metrics - The operating income margin for the year ended December 31, 2025, was 8%, compared to 1% in 2024 [30]. - The company reported a non-GAAP operating income margin of 11% for the year ended December 31, 2025, up from 7% in 2024 [30]. Future Outlook - The company is unable to provide a quantitative reconciliation of forecasted GAAP net income to forecasted adjusted EBITDA due to uncertainties in certain reconciling items [34]. - The company faces significant risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements [39]. - The company aims to grow traffic, engagement, and monetization on its platform while expanding within existing and new verticals [41]. - The company is focused on developing scalable technology and enhancing user engagement through personalized guidance [41]. Shareholder Returns - The company announced a $100 million increase in its share repurchase program, bringing the total authorized amount to $225 million [14]. Reporting Changes - Effective Q1 2026, revenue will be reported by user groups: Consumer and SMB, aligning with management's evaluation of financial performance [10].