PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC) Raises Fiscal 2026 Adjusted EBITDA* Guidance to $4.5-6M on $55-60M Revenues

Company Overview - PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC) is a leading podcast platform that offers a comprehensive solution in sales, marketing, public relations, production, and distribution for creators and advertisers [2] - The platform has achieved over 3.9 billion total downloads and has a community of 200 top podcasters [2] - PodcastOne's distribution network reaches over 1 billion monthly impressions across various channels, including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio [2] Financial Guidance - PodcastOne has updated its guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, expecting Adjusted EBITDA of $4.5-6 million on revenue of $55-60 million [1] - LiveOne has acquired an additional 347,000 shares of PodcastOne, increasing its total acquisitions to approximately 2.1 million shares at an average price of $2.11 since PodcastOne went public [1] Non-GAAP Financial Measures - The company presents non-GAAP financial measures such as Contribution Margin and Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate performance, which are not intended to replace GAAP measures [4][5] - Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, excluding certain non-recurring expenses and stock-based compensation [7] - The variability of certain items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA may significantly impact future GAAP financial results, making a quantitative reconciliation challenging [8]