Gaia Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Rhea-AI Summary
Gaia (NASDAQ: GAIA) reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $23.3 million, down 5% from $24.6 million a year earlier, reflecting lower revenue from lower quality subscribers, weaker lower-ARPU regions, and a shift toward higher-ARPU direct member acquisition. International revenue decreased $1.6 million. Gross margin was 85.3% versus 86.7% in Q2 2025, as content costs stayed relatively consistent while revenue declined. Net loss attributable to common shareholders widened to $(3.0) million, or $(0.12) per share, compared with $(1.8) million, or $(0.07) per share, a year ago. Operating cash flow was $(5.4) million, impacted by $2.4 million lower cash inflows from annual member renewals, lower revenue and higher marketing costs. Gaia reported annualized gross profit per employee of $819,000 for the quarter, a cash balance of $5.3 million as of June 30, 2026, and a fully available $10 million line of credit. Management reiterated its focus on higher-quality members and stated it is focused on returning to positive free cash flow in the fourth quarter.
Positive
- Revenue $23.3m in Q2 2026 with 85.3% gross margin
- Annualized gross profit per employee reached $819,000 in Q2 2026
- Corporate, general and administration expense fell to $1.5m from $2.9m year over year
- Cash and cash equivalents of $5.3m plus a fully available $10m credit line as of June 30, 2026
Negative
- Revenue declined 5% year over year to $23.3m; international revenue decreased $1.6m
- Net loss attributable to common shareholders widened to $3.0m from $1.8m; loss per share $(0.12) vs $(0.07)
- Operating cash flow was $(5.4)m in Q2 2026 versus $2.3m provided in Q2 2025
- Cash balance declined to $5.3m from $13.5m at December 31, 2025
- Gross margin compressed to 85.3% from 86.7% year over year
- Loss from operations increased to $(3.2)m from $(2.2)m in Q2 2025
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Key Figures
Previous Earnings Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 04 | Q1 earnings report | Positive | -17.9% | Reported positive operating and free cash flow alongside Q4 member-economics targets. |
| Mar 02 | FY earnings report | Positive | -4.2% | Reported full-year revenue growth, improved gross margin, and positive operating cash flow. |
| Nov 03 | Q3 earnings report | Positive | -8.7% | Reported revenue growth, member gains, improved margins, and consecutive positive free cash flow. |
| Aug 11 | Q2 earnings report | Positive | +16.2% | Reported double-digit revenue growth, margin expansion, and positive operating cash flow. |
| May 12 | Q1 earnings report | Positive | -10.3% | Reported revenue growth, member expansion, margin improvement, and positive free cash flow. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Historical earnings events predominantly diverged from the stock’s reported operating results, with negative 24-hour reactions despite generally positive metrics.
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BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gaia, Inc. (NASDAQ: GAIA), a conscious media and community company, reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Second Quarter 2026 Summary vs Second Quarter 2025 (where applicable)
- Revenue was
$23.3 million compared to$24.6 million , of which international revenue decreased$1.6 million . - Annualized gross profit per employee for the quarter increased to
$819,000 .
Management Commentary
“Our second quarter results reflect the deliberate trade-off we outlined last quarter—prioritizing the long-term quality and value of our direct member base over near-term results,” said Kiersten Medvedich, Chief Executive Officer of Gaia. “While that transition, combined with increased advertising costs, pressured our top line, we've moved quickly to bring costs back in line. At the same time, we're seeing real traction in new content initiatives that drive daily engagement, from our new AI powered features. We remain confident in this strategy and are focused on returning to positive free cash flow in the fourth quarter.”
Gaia CFO, Ned Preston, stated: “The seasonality of our annual member renewals impacted our cash inflows by
Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Revenue decreased
Gross margin was
Net loss was
Gaia’s cash balance as of June 30, 2026, was
Conference Call
Date: Monday, August 10, 2026
Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (2:30 p.m. Mountain time)
Toll-free dial-in number: 1-877-269-7751
International dial-in number: 1-201-389-0908
Conference ID: 13761111
Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact Gateway Group at (949) 574-3860.
The conference call will be broadcast live and available for replay here and via ir.gaia.com.
A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available after 7:30 p.m. Eastern time on the same day through August 24, 2026.
Toll-free replay number: 1-844-512-2921
International replay number: 1-412-317-6671
Replay ID: 13761111
About Gaia
Gaia is a member-supported global video streaming service and community that produces and curates conscious media through four primary channels—Seeking Truth, Transformation, Alternative Healing and Yoga—in four languages (English, Spanish, French and German) to its members in 185 countries. Gaia’s library includes over 10,000 titles, over
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. When used in this discussion, we intend the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “future,” “hope,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “objective,” “ongoing,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “strive,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions as they relate to us to identify such forward-looking statements. Our actual results could differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors set forth under “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ include, without limitation: our ability to attract new members and retain existing members; our ability to compete effectively, including for customer engagement with different modes of entertainment; maintenance and expansion of device platforms for streaming; fluctuation in customer usage of our service; fluctuations in quarterly operating results; service disruptions; production risks; general economic conditions; future losses; loss of key personnel; price changes; brand reputation; acquisitions; new initiatives we undertake; security and information systems; legal liability for website content; failure of third parties to provide adequate service; future internet-related taxes; our founder’s control of us; litigation; consumer trends; the effect of government regulation and programs; the impact of public health threats; and other risks and uncertainties included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We caution you that no forward-looking statement is a guarantee of future performance, and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which reflect our views only as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking information.
Company Contact:
Ned Preston
Chief Financial Officer
Gaia, Inc.
Investors@gaia.com
Investor Relations:
Gateway Group, Inc.
Cody Slach
(949) 574-3860
GAIA@gateway-grp.com
| GAIA, INC. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) | ||||||||
| June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
| (in thousands, except share and per share data) | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 5,272 | $ | 13,540 | ||||
| Accounts receivable | 5,461 | 5,437 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 3,892 | 3,527 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 14,625 | 22,504 | ||||||
| Media library, net | 39,274 | 39,133 | ||||||
| Operating right-of-use asset, net | 8,479 | 8,836 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 28,608 | 26,963 | ||||||
| Technology license, net | 14,339 | 14,743 | ||||||
| Investments and other intangible assets, net | 8,384 | 8,488 | ||||||
| Goodwill | 33,982 | 33,982 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 147,691 | $ | 154,649 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 14,840 | $ | 15,224 | ||||
| Accrued and other liabilities | 1,703 | 3,396 | ||||||
| Long-term debt, current portion | 227 | 227 | ||||||
| Operating lease liability, current portion | 644 | 614 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue | 18,094 | 18,502 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 35,508 | 37,963 | ||||||
| Long-term debt, net of current portion | 5,338 | 5,452 | ||||||
| Operating lease liability, net of current portion | 8,172 | 8,501 | ||||||
| Deferred taxes, net | 623 | 603 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 49,641 | 52,519 | ||||||
| Shareholder's equity: | ||||||||
| Class A common stock, | 2 | 2 | ||||||
| Class B common stock, | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 183,998 | 183,393 | ||||||
| Treasury stock at cost: 146,805 shares as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively | (525 | ) | (525 | ) | ||||
| Accumulated deficit | (99,206 | ) | (94,922 | ) | ||||
| Total Gaia, Inc. shareholders’ equity | 84,270 | 87,949 | ||||||
| Noncontrolling interests | 13,780 | 14,181 | ||||||
| Total equity | 98,050 | 102,130 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and equity | $ | 147,691 | $ | 154,649 | ||||
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
| For the Three Months Ended June 30, | For the Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
| (in thousands, except per share data) | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||
| Revenues, net | $ | 23,330 | $ | 24,632 | $ | 47,643 | $ | 48,472 | ||||||||
| Cost of revenues | 3,421 | 3,285 | 6,828 | 6,220 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 19,909 | 21,347 | 40,815 | 42,252 | ||||||||||||
| Operating Expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| Selling and operating | 21,599 | 20,634 | 41,600 | 40,656 | ||||||||||||
| Corporate, general and administration | 1,526 | 2,909 | 3,859 | 4,806 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 23,125 | 23,543 | 45,459 | 45,462 | ||||||||||||
| Loss from operations | (3,216 | ) | (2,196 | ) | (4,644 | ) | (3,210 | ) | ||||||||
| Interest and other income, net | (30 | ) | 124 | (14 | ) | (12 | ) | |||||||||
| Loss before income taxes | (3,246 | ) | (2,072 | ) | (4,658 | ) | (3,222 | ) | ||||||||
| Income tax (benefit) expense | (7 | ) | 1 | 27 | 49 | |||||||||||
| Loss from continuing operations | $ | (3,239 | ) | $ | (2,073 | ) | $ | (4,685 | ) | $ | (3,271 | ) | ||||
| Gain from discontinued operations | — | 26 | — | 5 | ||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (3,239 | ) | $ | (2,047 | ) | $ | (4,685 | ) | $ | (3,266 | ) | ||||
| Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | $ | (210 | ) | $ | (246 | ) | $ | (401 | ) | $ | (451 | ) | ||||
| Net loss attributable to common shareholders | $ | (3,029 | ) | $ | (1,801 | ) | $ | (4,284 | ) | $ | (2,815 | ) | ||||
| Loss per share: | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic (attributable to common shareholders) | $ | (0.12 | ) | $ | (0.07 | ) | $ | (0.17 | ) | $ | (0.11 | ) | ||||
| Diluted (attributable to common shareholders) | $ | (0.12 | ) | $ | (0.07 | ) | $ | (0.17 | ) | $ | (0.11 | ) | ||||
| Weighted-average shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 24,962 | 25,022 | 24,979 | 24,686 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted | 24,962 | 25,022 | 24,979 | 24,686 | ||||||||||||
| Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
| For the Three Months Ended June 30, | For the Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by: | ||||||||||||||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities | $ | (5,379 | ) | $ | 2,284 | $ | (3,886 | ) | $ | 3,582 | ||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (2,282 | ) | (1,404 | ) | (4,136 | ) | (2,434 | ) | ||||||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (165 | ) | (46 | ) | (246 | ) | 6,916 | |||||||||
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | $ | (7,826 | ) | $ | 834 | $ | (8,268 | ) | $ | 8,064 | ||||||
