PodcastOne Inc Financials
This page shows PodcastOne Inc (PODC) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 3 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).
Financial Health Signals
Based on FY2025 annual data. Scores normalized against common benchmarks. How we calculate these scores
PodcastOne Inc has an operating margin of -12.3%, meaning the company retains $-12 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 down from -11.6% the prior year.
PodcastOne Inc's revenue surged 20.4% year-over-year to $52.1M, reflecting rapid business expansion. This strong growth earns a score of 67/100.
PodcastOne Inc carries a low D/E ratio of 0.38, meaning only $0.38 of long-term debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity. This conservative leverage earns a score of 94/100, indicating a strong balance sheet with room for future borrowing.
PodcastOne Inc's current ratio of 1.33 means current assets barely cover short-term liabilities. This tight liquidity results in a low score of 22/100, which could limit financial flexibility.
While PodcastOne Inc generated -$212K in operating cash flow, capex of $154K consumed most of it, leaving -$366K in free cash flow. This results in a low score of 23/100, reflecting heavy capital investment rather than weak cash generation.
PodcastOne Inc generates a -42.6% ROE, indicating limited profit relative to shareholders' investment. This results in a returns score of 0/100. This is up from -90.1% the prior year.
PodcastOne Inc passes 4 of 9 financial strength tests. 2 of 4 profitability signals pass, 1 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, 1 of 2 efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, PodcastOne Inc generates $0.03 in operating cash flow (-$212K OCF vs -$6.5M net income). This low ratio suggests earnings are primarily driven by accounting accruals rather than cash generation, which may not be sustainable.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
PodcastOne Inc generated $52.1M in revenue in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 20.4% from the prior year.
PodcastOne Inc's EBITDA was -$5.1M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents a decrease of 31.9% from the prior year.
PodcastOne Inc reported -$6.5M in net income in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 56.2% from the prior year.
Cash & Balance Sheet
PodcastOne Inc generated -$366K in free cash flow in fiscal year 2025, representing cash available after capex. This represents a decrease of 119.3% from the prior year.
PodcastOne Inc held $1.1M in cash against $0 in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2025.
PodcastOne Inc had 26M shares outstanding in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 10.2% from the prior year.
Margins & Returns
PodcastOne Inc's gross margin was 9.1% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is down 4.7 percentage points from the prior year.
PodcastOne Inc's operating margin was -12.3% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting core business profitability. This is down 0.8 percentage points from the prior year.
PodcastOne Inc's net profit margin was -12.4% in fiscal year 2025, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is up 21.6 percentage points from the prior year.
PodcastOne Inc's ROE was -42.6% in fiscal year 2025, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is up 47.5 percentage points from the prior year.
Capital Allocation
PodcastOne Inc invested $52K in research and development in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 38.8% from the prior year.
PodcastOne Inc invested $154K in capex in fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents a decrease of 51.6% from the prior year.
PODC Income Statement
| Metric | Q4'26 | Q3'26 | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $0-100.0% | $15.9M+4.6% | $15.2M+1.1% | $15.0M+6.4% | $14.1M+10.9% | $12.7M+4.6% | $12.2M-7.6% | $13.2M |
| Cost of Revenue | $13K-99.9% | $13.2M-2.2% | $13.5M-0.1% | $13.6M+7.9% | $12.6M+4.8% | $12.0M+7.5% | $11.1M-4.8% | $11.7M |
| Gross Profit | -$13K-100.5% | $2.6M+61.9% | $1.6M+12.1% | $1.4M-6.3% | $1.5M+111.3% | $727K-28.2% | $1.0M-30.2% | $1.4M |
| R&D Expenses | $9-99.9% | $9K-18.2% | $11K-8.3% | $12K0.0% | $12K+33.3% | $9K-30.8% | $13K-27.8% | $18K |
| SG&A Expenses | $2K-99.9% | $1.7M-1.6% | $1.8M+20.1% | $1.5M-28.8% | $2.1M+61.9% | $1.3M-11.8% | $1.5M+3.9% | $1.4M |
| Operating Income | $153+100.1% | -$153K+84.3% | -$975K+7.5% | -$1.1M+42.3% | -$1.8M-15.5% | -$1.6M+4.6% | -$1.7M-21.4% | -$1.4M |
| Interest Expense | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Income Tax | $1 | $0 | $0 | $0-100.0% | $12K+1100.0% | $1K-90.9% | $11K | $0 |
| Net Income | $154+100.1% | -$154K+84.2% | -$975K+7.5% | -$1.1M+42.7% | -$1.8M-16.2% | -$1.6M+5.2% | -$1.7M-22.2% | -$1.4M |
| EPS (Diluted) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
PODC Balance Sheet
| Metric | Q4'26 | Q3'26 | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $25K-99.9% | $24.7M+9.4% | $22.6M+1.0% | $22.3M+7.2% | $20.8M+1.0% | $20.6M-10.8% | $23.1M-3.7% | $24.0M |
| Current Assets | $12K-99.9% | $11.7M+26.9% | $9.2M+4.1% | $8.8M+16.7% | $7.6M+13.9% | $6.6M-20.4% | $8.3M-9.1% | $9.2M |
| Cash & Equivalents | $3K-99.9% | $3.4M+24.4% | $2.7M+46.9% | $1.9M+73.3% | $1.1M+88.6% | $572K-57.8% | $1.4M+52.1% | $891K |
| Inventory | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Accounts Receivable | $8K-99.9% | $8.0M+29.9% | $6.1M-9.9% | $6.8M+9.2% | $6.2M+7.2% | $5.8M-7.9% | $6.3M-10.9% | $7.1M |
| Goodwill | $12K-99.9% | $12.0M0.0% | $12.0M0.0% | $12.0M0.0% | $12.0M0.0% | $12.0M0.0% | $12.0M0.0% | $12.0M |
| Total Liabilities | $9K-99.9% | $8.9M+13.8% | $7.9M+3.1% | $7.6M+33.7% | $5.7M+1.4% | $5.6M-26.4% | $7.6M-8.3% | $8.3M |
| Current Liabilities | $9K-99.9% | $8.8M+12.6% | $7.9M+3.1% | $7.6M+33.7% | $5.7M+1.4% | $5.6M-26.0% | $7.6M-8.3% | $8.3M |
| Long-Term Debt | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Equity | $16K-99.9% | $15.8M+7.1% | $14.7M0.0% | $14.7M-2.8% | $15.1M+0.9% | $15.0M-3.0% | $15.5M-1.2% | $15.7M |
| Retained Earnings | $38K+100.1% | -$38.3M-0.4% | -$38.1M-2.6% | -$37.1M-2.9% | -$36.1M-5.4% | -$34.2M-4.8% | -$32.6M-5.4% | -$31.0M |
PODC Cash Flow Statement
| Metric | Q4'26 | Q3'26 | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $2K-99.6% | $579K-34.0% | $877K-2.9% | $903K+78.5% | $506K+166.3% | -$763K-245.3% | $525K+209.4% | -$480K |
| Capital Expenditures | $22+100.0% | -$90K | $0-100.0% | $112K+11300.0% | -$1K-105.0% | $20K-67.2% | $61K-17.6% | $74K |
| Free Cash Flow | $2K-99.5% | $489K-44.2% | $877K+10.9% | $791K+56.6% | $505K+164.5% | -$783K-268.8% | $464K+183.8% | -$554K |
| Investing Cash Flow | $22-100.0% | $90K | $0+100.0% | -$112K-11300.0% | $1K+105.0% | -$20K+67.2% | -$61K+17.6% | -$74K |
| Financing Cash Flow | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dividends Paid | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Share Buybacks | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
PODC Financial Ratios
| Metric | Q4'26 | Q3'26 | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | N/A | 16.5%+5.8pp | 10.6%+1.0pp | 9.6%-1.3pp | 10.9%+5.2pp | 5.7%-2.6pp | 8.3%-2.7pp | 11.0% |
| Operating Margin | N/A | -1.0%+5.5pp | -6.4%+0.6pp | -7.0%+5.9pp | -13.0%-0.5pp | -12.4%+1.2pp | -13.6%-3.3pp | -10.4% |
| Net Margin | N/A | -1.0%+5.5pp | -6.4%+0.6pp | -7.0%+6.0pp | -13.1%-0.6pp | -12.4%+1.3pp | -13.7%-3.4pp | -10.4% |
| Return on Equity | 1.0%+2.0pp | -1.0%+5.6pp | -6.6%+0.5pp | -7.2%+5.0pp | -12.2%-1.6pp | -10.5%+0.2pp | -10.8%-2.1pp | -8.7% |
| Return on Assets | 0.6%+1.2pp | -0.6%+3.7pp | -4.3%+0.4pp | -4.7%+4.1pp | -8.8%-1.2pp | -7.7%-0.5pp | -7.2%-1.5pp | -5.7% |
| Current Ratio | 1.320.0 | 1.32+0.1 | 1.17+0.0 | 1.16-0.2 | 1.33+0.1 | 1.18+0.1 | 1.100.0 | 1.11 |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.570.0 | 0.57+0.0 | 0.53+0.0 | 0.52+0.1 | 0.380.0 | 0.37-0.1 | 0.49-0.0 | 0.53 |
| FCF Margin | N/A | 3.1%-2.7pp | 5.8%+0.5pp | 5.3%+1.7pp | 3.6%+9.7pp | -6.2%-10.0pp | 3.8%+8.0pp | -4.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is PodcastOne Inc's annual revenue?
PodcastOne Inc (PODC) reported $52.1M in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 20.4% 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 PodcastOne Inc's revenue growing?
PodcastOne Inc (PODC) revenue grew by 20.4% year-over-year, from $43.3M to $52.1M in fiscal year 2025.
Is PodcastOne Inc profitable?
No, PodcastOne Inc (PODC) reported a net income of -$6.5M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of -12.4%.
What is PodcastOne Inc's EBITDA?
PodcastOne Inc (PODC) had EBITDA of -$5.1M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
What is PodcastOne Inc's gross margin?
PodcastOne Inc (PODC) had a gross margin of 9.1% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is PodcastOne Inc's operating margin?
PodcastOne Inc (PODC) had an operating margin of -12.3% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is PodcastOne Inc's net profit margin?
PodcastOne Inc (PODC) had a net profit margin of -12.4% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is PodcastOne Inc's return on equity (ROE)?
PodcastOne Inc (PODC) has a return on equity of -42.6% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is PodcastOne Inc's free cash flow?
PodcastOne Inc (PODC) generated -$366K in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a -119.3% 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 PodcastOne Inc's operating cash flow?
PodcastOne Inc (PODC) generated -$212K in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are PodcastOne Inc's total assets?
PodcastOne Inc (PODC) had $20.8M in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are PodcastOne Inc's capital expenditures?
PodcastOne Inc (PODC) invested $154K in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
How much does PodcastOne Inc spend on research and development?
PodcastOne Inc (PODC) invested $52K in research and development during fiscal year 2025.
What is PodcastOne Inc's current ratio?
PodcastOne Inc (PODC) had a current ratio of 1.33 as of fiscal year 2025, which is considered adequate.
What is PodcastOne Inc's debt-to-equity ratio?
PodcastOne Inc (PODC) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is PodcastOne Inc's return on assets (ROA)?
PodcastOne Inc (PODC) had a return on assets of -31.0% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is PodcastOne Inc's cash runway?
Based on fiscal year 2025 data, PodcastOne Inc (PODC) had $1.1M in cash against an annual operating cash burn of $212K. This gives an estimated cash runway of approximately 61 months at the current burn rate. Cash runway measures how long a company can continue operating before running out of cash, assuming no additional funding.
What is PodcastOne Inc's Piotroski F-Score?
PodcastOne Inc (PODC) has a Piotroski F-Score of 4 out of 9, indicating neutral 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 7–9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are PodcastOne Inc's earnings high quality?
PodcastOne Inc (PODC) has an earnings quality ratio of 0.03x, considered low quality (accrual-driven). 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.
How financially healthy is PodcastOne Inc?
PodcastOne Inc (PODC) scores 34 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.