Fluent(US:FLNT) Globenewswire·2025-08-19 20:05Core Viewpoint - Fluent, Inc. reported strong growth in its Commerce Media Solutions business, with a year-over-year revenue increase of 121% and a run rate growth of 23% compared to the first quarter of 2025, while also anticipating continued growth in the latter half of the year [2][3]. Financial Performance - Q2 2025 revenue was $44.7 million, a decrease of 24% from $58.7 million in Q2 2024 [6]. - Commerce Media Solutions revenue grew 121% to $16.1 million, representing 36% of total revenue, up from 12% in Q2 2024 [5][6]. - Owned and Operated revenue decreased 49% to $21.4 million compared to $42.0 million in Q2 2024 [6]. - The company reported a net loss of $7.2 million, or $0.30 per share, compared to a net loss of $11.6 million, or $0.75 per share, for Q2 2024 [6][7]. Strategic Outlook - The company expects Commerce Media Solutions to become the majority revenue contributor in the second half of 2025, marking a significant milestone [3]. - Fluent anticipates adjusted EBITDA profitability in Q4 2025 and full-year double-digit revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA profitability in 2026 [3][8]. Key Metrics - Commerce Media Solutions annual revenue run rate now exceeds $80 million, reflecting a 23% quarter-over-quarter increase [5]. - Gross profit (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) for Q2 2025 was $10.3 million, representing 23% of revenue, while Commerce Media Solutions reported a gross profit of $2.9 million, an increase of 43% over Q2 2024 [6][21]. - Adjusted EBITDA loss for Q2 2025 was $2.8 million, an improvement of $1.7 million compared to Q2 2024 [6][29]. Capital and Investment - The company raised $10.3 million from new investors and insiders subsequent to the quarter [5].