Rumble (US:RUM) Globenewswireยท2025-05-08 20:05Core Insights - Rumble Inc. reported a revenue increase of 34% year-over-year, reaching $23.7 million for Q1 2025, driven by higher subscription revenue and monetization efforts [1][4][5] - The company achieved improved monthly active user (MAU) retention of 87% post the 2024 U.S. general election, compared to 60% retention after the 2022 midterm elections [1][4] - Rumble's net loss for Q1 2025 was $2.7 million, a significant improvement from a loss of $43.3 million in Q1 2024 [1][4][5] Financial Performance - Revenue for Q1 2025 was $23.7 million, up from $17.7 million in Q1 2024, marking a $6.0 million increase [4][6] - Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) decreased by 13% to $0.34 compared to Q4 2024, attributed to lower advertising revenue [4][6] - Adjusted EBITDA loss improved to $22.7 million in Q1 2025 from a loss of $26.5 million in Q1 2024 [4][28] User Engagement - Average global MAUs were 59 million in Q1 2025, down from 68 million in Q4 2024, reflecting a decrease in user engagement [4][5] - The company noted that the decline in MAUs was offset by improved retention rates following the U.S. elections [4][5] Cost Structure - Total expenses for Q1 2025 were $60.1 million, an increase from $52.7 million in Q1 2024, with general and administrative expenses rising significantly by 78% [6][8] - Cost of services decreased by 6% to $30.0 million, primarily due to reduced programming and content costs [6][7] Strategic Developments - Rumble Cloud secured a contract with the Government of El Salvador, indicating a strategic move towards government partnerships [1][4] - The company announced a partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, expanding its presence in the sports sector [1][4][5] Balance Sheet and Liquidity - As of March 31, 2025, Rumble had total liquidity of $318.7 million, including $301.3 million in cash and cash equivalents [4][6] - The company completed a Tether investment, which has solidified its balance sheet [1][4][5]