Izea Worldwide Inc Financials
This page shows Izea Worldwide Inc (IZEA) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 14 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Lower overhead and better gross margin turned IZEA from a cash burner into an asset-light cash generator despite lower sales.
From FY2024 to FY2025, revenue fell from$35.9M to$31.2M , but the operating loss shrank far faster because gross margin recovered and overhead came down. That shows the turnaround was mainly a cost-structure reset, not a demand rebound: free cash flow swung to$2.4M from-$11.5M even without top-line growth.
The balance sheet now acts like a shock absorber: cash of
FY2025's near break-even net income of
Financial Health Signals
Based on FY2025 annual data, averaged across the last 3 years for performance metrics (most-recent year weighted highest). How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Izea Worldwide Inc's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Izea Worldwide Inc has an operating margin of -5.9%, meaning the company retains $-6 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This below-average margin results in a low score of 0/100, suggesting thin profitability after operating expenses. This is up from -54.3% the prior year.
Izea Worldwide Inc's revenue declined 12.9% year-over-year, from $35.9M to $31.2M. This contraction results in a growth score of 21/100.
Izea Worldwide Inc carries a low D/E ratio of 0.00, meaning only $0.00 of long-term debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity. This conservative leverage earns a score of 100/100, indicating a strong balance sheet with room for future borrowing.
With a current ratio of 6.44, Izea Worldwide Inc holds $6.44 in current assets for every $1 of short-term obligations. This comfortable liquidity earns a score of 100/100.
Izea Worldwide Inc's free cash flow margin of 7.6% results in a low score of 4/100. Capital expenditures of $57K absorb a large share of operating cash flow.
Izea Worldwide Inc generates a 0.1% ROE, indicating limited profit relative to shareholders' investment. This results in a returns score of 0/100. This is up from -38.6% the prior year.
Izea Worldwide Inc passes 7 of 9 financial strength tests. All 4 profitability signals pass (positive income, cash flow, and earnings quality), 2 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, 1 of 2 efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Izea Worldwide Inc generates $57.43 in operating cash flow ($2.4M OCF vs $42K net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Izea Worldwide Inc earns $-290.3 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense (-$1.9M vs $6K). This narrow margin raises concern about the company's ability to service its debt if operating income declines.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Izea Worldwide Inc generated $31.2M in revenue in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 12.9% from the prior year.
Izea Worldwide Inc's EBITDA was -$1.2M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 93.3% from the prior year.
Izea Worldwide Inc reported $42K in net income in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 100.2% from the prior year.
Izea Worldwide Inc earned $0.00 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 100.0% from the prior year.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Izea Worldwide Inc generated $2.4M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2025, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 120.6% from the prior year.
Izea Worldwide Inc held $50.9M in cash against $9K in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2025.
Izea Worldwide Inc had 17M shares outstanding in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 2.0% from the prior year.
Margins & Returns
Izea Worldwide Inc's gross margin was 48.0% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is up 7.2 percentage points from the prior year.
Izea Worldwide Inc's operating margin was -5.9% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting core business profitability. This is up 48.3 percentage points from the prior year.
Izea Worldwide Inc's net profit margin was 0.1% in fiscal year 2025, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is up 52.7 percentage points from the prior year.
Izea Worldwide Inc's ROE was 0.1% in fiscal year 2025, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is up 38.7 percentage points from the prior year.
Capital Allocation
Izea Worldwide Inc spent $723K on share buybacks in fiscal year 2025, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. This represents an increase of 20.0% from the prior year.
Izea Worldwide Inc invested $57K in capex in fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents a decrease of 24.4% from the prior year.
IZEA Income Statement
| Metric | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.6M+8.4% | $6.1M-24.9% | $8.1M-11.6% | $9.1M+14.6% | $8.0M-27.6% | $11.0M+24.6% | $8.8M-2.9% | $9.1M |
| Cost of Revenue | $3.6M+10.4% | $3.3M-20.9% | $4.2M-5.3% | $4.4M-0.3% | $4.4M-35.7% | $6.8M+31.4% | $5.2M+0.6% | $5.2M |
| Gross Profit | $2.9M+6.0% | $2.8M-29.2% | $3.9M-17.4% | $4.7M+33.1% | $3.6M-14.1% | $4.2M+14.7% | $3.6M-7.5% | $3.9M |
| R&D Expenses | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SG&A Expenses | $3.0M-1.3% | $3.1M+2.3% | $3.0M+3.7% | $2.9M-1.5% | $2.9M-21.5% | $3.7M-35.8% | $5.8M+73.2% | $3.4M |
| Operating Income | -$1.2M+27.2% | -$1.6M-387.4% | -$330K-144.8% | $738K+212.5% | -$656K+79.4% | -$3.2M+66.0% | -$9.4M-223.8% | -$2.9M |
| Interest Expense | $372-71.6% | $1K-20.7% | $2K-7.3% | $2K+7.9% | $2K-33.2% | $2K+49.6% | $2K-17.3% | $2K |
| Income Tax | N/A | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0+100.0% | -$254K-655.3% | -$34K+61.9% | -$88K |
| Net Income | -$778K+33.4% | -$1.2M-890.3% | $148K-87.7% | $1.2M+943.9% | -$143K+96.9% | -$4.6M+47.3% | -$8.8M-299.5% | -$2.2M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $-0.04 | N/A | $0.01-85.7% | $0.07+800.0% | $-0.01 | N/A | $-0.52-300.0% | $-0.13 |
IZEA Balance Sheet
| Metric | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $55.5M-3.4% | $57.5M-0.7% | $57.9M-2.9% | $59.6M+0.5% | $59.3M-4.6% | $62.2M-8.7% | $68.1M-6.3% | $72.7M |
| Current Assets | $53.1M-3.7% | $55.1M-0.8% | $55.5M-3.2% | $57.4M+0.4% | $57.2M-4.8% | $60.0M-4.3% | $62.7M+0.7% | $62.3M |
| Cash & Equivalents | $46.5M-8.6% | $50.9M-1.0% | $51.4M+1.5% | $50.6M+0.1% | $50.6M+13.4% | $44.6M-2.9% | $46.0M+3.7% | $44.3M |
| Inventory | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Accounts Receivable | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $7.8M+20.2% | $6.5M+15.5% | $5.6M |
| Goodwill | N/A | $0 | $0 | $0 | N/A | $0-100.0% | $1.3M-76.1% | $5.3M |
| Total Liabilities | $7.1M-17.5% | $8.6M+7.0% | $8.0M-22.0% | $10.3M-7.4% | $11.1M-17.6% | $13.4M-9.5% | $14.8M+24.1% | $12.0M |
| Current Liabilities | $7.1M-17.5% | $8.6M+7.0% | $8.0M-22.0% | $10.3M-7.4% | $11.1M-17.6% | $13.4M-7.4% | $14.5M+24.6% | $11.6M |
| Long-Term Debt | $2K-74.0% | $9K-51.8% | $19K-44.0% | $34K-30.6% | $49K-23.4% | $63K-19.0% | $78K-15.9% | $93K |
| Total Equity | $48.5M-0.9% | $48.9M-1.9% | $49.9M+1.0% | $49.4M+2.3% | $48.3M-1.0% | $48.8M-8.5% | $53.3M-12.3% | $60.8M |
| Retained Earnings | -$105.0M-0.7% | -$104.3M-1.1% | -$103.1M+0.1% | -$103.2M+1.2% | -$104.4M-0.1% | -$104.3M-4.6% | -$99.7M-9.6% | -$90.9M |
IZEA Cash Flow Statement
| Metric | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -$4.0M-75911.6% | -$5K-100.4% | $1.2M+256.1% | -$762K-138.0% | $2.0M+171.7% | -$2.8M-99.9% | -$1.4M+64.2% | -$3.9M |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | N/A | N/A | $26K+536.1% | $4K-78.1% | $18K-31.4% | $27K+81.0% | $15K |
| Free Cash Flow | N/A | N/A | N/A | -$788K-139.3% | $2.0M+171.1% | -$2.8M-97.4% | -$1.4M+63.7% | -$3.9M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$229K+10.6% | -$256K-37.5% | -$186K-114.4% | $1.3M-72.6% | $4.7M+126.0% | $2.1M-39.4% | $3.4M-62.9% | $9.3M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$163K+31.8% | -$240K-2.7% | -$233K+53.8% | -$505K+18.9% | -$623K-11.2% | -$560K-32.7% | -$422K-432.5% | -$79K |
| Dividends Paid | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Share Buybacks | $0 | $0 | $0-100.0% | $279K-37.2% | $444K-18.5% | $544K+845.8% | $58K | $0 |
IZEA Financial Ratios
| Metric | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 44.8%-1.0pp | 45.8%-2.8pp | 48.6%-3.4pp | 52.0%+7.2pp | 44.8%+7.0pp | 37.8%-3.3pp | 41.0%-2.0pp | 43.1% |
| Operating Margin | -17.8%+8.7pp | -26.6%-22.5pp | -4.1%-12.2pp | 8.1%+16.3pp | -8.2%+20.7pp | -28.9%+77.0pp | -105.9%-74.1pp | -31.8% |
| Net Margin | -11.8%+7.4pp | -19.3%-21.1pp | 1.8%-11.4pp | 13.2%+15.0pp | -1.8%+40.2pp | -42.0%+57.3pp | -99.3%-75.1pp | -24.1% |
| Return on Equity | -1.6%+0.8pp | -2.4%-2.7pp | 0.3%-2.1pp | 2.4%+2.7pp | -0.3%+9.2pp | -9.5%+7.0pp | -16.4%-12.8pp | -3.6% |
| Return on Assets | -1.4%+0.6pp | -2.0%-2.3pp | 0.3%-1.8pp | 2.0%+2.3pp | -0.2%+7.2pp | -7.4%+5.4pp | -12.9%-9.8pp | -3.0% |
| Current Ratio | 7.52+1.1 | 6.44-0.5 | 6.94+1.3 | 5.60+0.4 | 5.16+0.7 | 4.47+0.1 | 4.32-1.0 | 5.35 |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.000.0 | 0.000.0 | 0.000.0 | 0.000.0 | 0.000.0 | 0.000.0 | 0.000.0 | 0.00 |
| FCF Margin | N/A | N/A | N/A | -8.6%-33.8pp | 25.1%+50.8pp | -25.6%-9.5pp | -16.2%+27.0pp | -43.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Izea Worldwide Inc's annual revenue?
Izea Worldwide Inc (IZEA) reported $31.2M in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a -12.9% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Izea Worldwide Inc's revenue growing?
Izea Worldwide Inc (IZEA) revenue declined by 12.9% year-over-year, from $35.9M to $31.2M in fiscal year 2025.
Is Izea Worldwide Inc profitable?
Yes, Izea Worldwide Inc (IZEA) reported a net income of $42K in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 0.1%.
What is Izea Worldwide Inc's EBITDA?
Izea Worldwide Inc (IZEA) had EBITDA of -$1.2M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Izea Worldwide Inc have?
As of fiscal year 2025, Izea Worldwide Inc (IZEA) had $50.9M in cash and equivalents against $9K in long-term debt.
What is Izea Worldwide Inc's gross margin?
Izea Worldwide Inc (IZEA) had a gross margin of 48.0% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Izea Worldwide Inc's operating margin?
Izea Worldwide Inc (IZEA) had an operating margin of -5.9% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Izea Worldwide Inc's net profit margin?
Izea Worldwide Inc (IZEA) had a net profit margin of 0.1% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is Izea Worldwide Inc's return on equity (ROE)?
Izea Worldwide Inc (IZEA) has a return on equity of 0.1% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Izea Worldwide Inc's free cash flow?
Izea Worldwide Inc (IZEA) generated $2.4M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a 120.6% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Izea Worldwide Inc's operating cash flow?
Izea Worldwide Inc (IZEA) generated $2.4M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Izea Worldwide Inc's total assets?
Izea Worldwide Inc (IZEA) had $57.5M in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Izea Worldwide Inc's capital expenditures?
Izea Worldwide Inc (IZEA) invested $57K in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
What is Izea Worldwide Inc's current ratio?
Izea Worldwide Inc (IZEA) had a current ratio of 6.44 as of fiscal year 2025, which is generally considered healthy.
What is Izea Worldwide Inc's debt-to-equity ratio?
Izea Worldwide Inc (IZEA) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Izea Worldwide Inc's return on assets (ROA)?
Izea Worldwide Inc (IZEA) had a return on assets of 0.1% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Izea Worldwide Inc's Piotroski F-Score?
Izea Worldwide Inc (IZEA) has a Piotroski F-Score of 7 out of 9, indicating strong financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Izea Worldwide Inc's earnings high quality?
Izea Worldwide Inc (IZEA) has an earnings quality ratio of 57.43x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can Izea Worldwide Inc cover its interest payments?
Izea Worldwide Inc (IZEA) has an interest coverage ratio of -290.3x, meaning it can struggle to cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Izea Worldwide Inc?
Izea Worldwide Inc (IZEA) scores 37 out of 100 on our Financial Profile, indicating weak overall financial health. This composite score evaluates six dimensions: profitability (operating margin), revenue growth, leverage (debt-to-equity), liquidity (current ratio), cash flow quality (free cash flow margin), and shareholder returns (return on equity). Each dimension is normalized against standard financial benchmarks. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.