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LegalZoom Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

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LegalZoom (Nasdaq: LZ) reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $205.3 million, up 7% year-over-year, with subscription revenue rising 11% to $133.4 million and transaction revenue down 1% to $71.9 million.

Net income was $5.2 million (3% margin) versus a small loss a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA was $45.9 million (22% margin), up 18% year-over-year and above the high end of guidance. Free cash flow reached $33.7 million, and cash ended at $167.2 million with no debt. The company repurchased $45.5 million of stock in the quarter, leaving $80.4 million under its authorization.

For 2026, LegalZoom now expects revenue of $795–$805 million (about 6% growth at midpoint), down from $810–$830 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $190–$195 million (24% margin). The outlook incorporates a 13% workforce reduction and a more cautious view of customer acquisition amid shifts away from traditional search.

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Positive

  • Total revenue up 7% year-over-year to $205.3 million
  • Subscription revenue up 11% year-over-year to $133.4 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA up 18% year-over-year to $45.9 million, 22% margin
  • Free cash flow increased to $33.7 million from $31.6 million
  • Net income turned positive to $5.2 million from a $0.3 million loss
  • Share repurchases of $45.5 million with $80.4 million remaining authorized

Negative

  • Transaction revenue declined 1% year-over-year to $71.9 million
  • 2026 revenue guidance cut to $795–$805 million from $810–$830 million
  • Non-GAAP net income down 3% year-over-year to $27.4 million
  • Cash balance fell to $167.2 million from $203.1 million at year-end 2025
  • 13% workforce reduction announced to support margin and cost discipline
  • Q3 2026 revenue growth guided to about 2% year-over-year at midpoint

News Explained

LegalZoom completed $45.5 million of share repurchases during the quarter; common shares issued and outstanding were lower at quarter-end than at year-end. The buyback therefore reduced the reported share count, changing the ownership denominator for holders who retain their shares.

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Market Context

LegalZoom's earnings history recorded -6.95% after Q4 2025 results and 7.42% after Q3 2025 results. ...
Analysis

LegalZoom's earnings history recorded -6.95% after Q4 2025 results and 7.42% after Q3 2025 results. That mixed record frames the current growth and guidance reset; moderate short positioning remained a risk factor.

Key Figures

Revenue: $205.3 million Subscription revenue: $133.4 million Net income: $5.2 million +5 more
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Revenue $205.3 million Q2 2026, up 7% year-over-year
Subscription revenue $133.4 million Q2 2026, up 11% year-over-year
Net income $5.2 million Q2 2026, compared with a $0.3 million net loss in Q2 2025
Adjusted EBITDA $45.9 million Q2 2026, ahead of the high end of guidance
Share repurchases $45.5 million Completed during Q2 2026
Free cash flow $33.7 million Q2 2026
Full-year revenue outlook $795.0-$805.0 million Updated 2026 outlook
Workforce reduction 13% Announced in connection with the 2026 outlook

Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: May 06 (Positive)
Same Type Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
May 06 Q1 earnings report Positive -3.3% Results exceeded expectations and full-year revenue guidance was raised
Feb 19 Q4 earnings report Positive -7.0% Strong fourth-quarter and full-year results accompanied by 2026 guidance
Nov 05 Q3 earnings report Positive +7.4% Record revenue and raised full-year revenue growth expectations
Aug 07 Q2 earnings report Positive +31.2% Revenue growth and raised annual outlook followed strong operating performance
May 07 Q1 earnings report Positive +23.6% Revenue growth, improved EBITDA, and reaffirmed profitability guidance

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

LegalZoom's earnings reactions were mixed, with three positive-result events aligned with gains and two diverging through declines.

Key Terms

adjusted ebitda, non-gaap net income, free cash flow, average revenue per subscription unit (arpu)
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adjusted ebitda financial
"Adjusted EBITDA of $45.9 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin of 22%"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
non-gaap net income financial
"Non-GAAP net income was $27.4 million for the quarter"
Non-GAAP net income is a company's profit figure that excludes certain costs or income that are included in standard accounting methods. Companies often use it to show what their earnings might look like without one-time expenses or other unusual items, helping investors see the company's core performance more clearly.
free cash flow financial
"Free cash flow was $33.7 million for the quarter"
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
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average revenue per subscription unit (arpu) financial
"Average revenue per subscription unit (ARPU) at period end"
Average revenue per subscription unit (ARPU) is the typical amount of money a company earns from each active subscription during a given period, found by dividing subscription revenue by the number of subscription units (for example active users, accounts, or seats). Investors use ARPU like an "average bill per customer" to see whether customers are paying more or less over time, which signals pricing strength, upsell success, or revenue risk from churn.

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  • Revenue of $205.3 million, up 7% year-over-year, driven by subscription revenue increasing 11% year-over-year, representing LegalZoom’s fifth consecutive quarter of double digit subscription revenue growth
  • Subscription revenue of $133.4 million up 11% year-over-year from strength in human-in-the-loop offerings and pricing initiatives
  • Net income of $5.2 million and net income margin of 3%; with net income margin increasing approximately 260 basis points year-over-year
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $45.9 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin of 22%, ahead of the high end of our guidance range; with Adjusted EBITDA margin increasing approximately 220 basis points year-over-year
  • Commitment to shareholder returns; completed $45.5 million of share repurchases in the quarter, with approximately $80.4 million remaining under the existing authorization
  • Ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $167.2 million and delivered $39.5 million in cash from operating activities and $33.7 million in free cash flow with no debt outstanding as of June 30, 2026
  • Updating full-year 2026 revenue outlook to $795.0-$805.0 million and Adjusted EBITDA to $190.0-$195.0 million, reflecting the recent industry-wide shift in customer discovery away from traditional search, while maintaining strong margin discipline

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LegalZoom (Nasdaq: LZ), America’s #1 online legal services company, today announced results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

"Since late 2024, we've deliberately repositioned LegalZoom around subscription relationships that pair AI with trusted human expertise," said Jeff Stibel, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of LegalZoom. "That strategy is working. While demand for what we do is intact, discovery is moving. We have been actively building new customer acquisition channels for more than a year, and our outlook fully reflects today's environment, with no recovery in traditional search assumed. In the AI channels where discovery is heading, every visit is incremental. We've partnered with the leading AI companies, we have more brand references across AI platforms than any competitor, and we haven't assumed how quickly this scales. That's the upside we're positioned to capture."

"We're updating our revenue expectations based on recent changes in the customer acquisition environment, while our profitability outlook reflects the discipline of our operating model," said Noel Watson, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. "We continue to improve operating efficiency, expand margins and generate strong cash flow while investing behind the initiatives that support our long-term growth strategy."

Second Quarter 2026 Highlights

  • Revenue was $205.3 million for the quarter, up 7% year-over-year.
    • Transaction revenue of $71.9 million decreased 1% year-over-year.
    • Subscription revenue of $133.4 million grew 11% year-over-year.
  • Net income was $5.2 million for the quarter, or 3% of revenue, compared to a net loss of $0.3 million, or less than 1% of revenue, in the same period in 2025.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $45.9 million for the quarter, or 22% of revenue, compared to $39.0 million, or 20% of revenue, in the same period in 2025.
  • Non-GAAP net income was $27.4 million for the quarter compared to $28.3 million in the same period in 2025.
  • Cash and cash equivalents were $167.2 million as of June 30, 2026 compared to $203.1 million as of December 31, 2025.
  • Cash flows provided by operating activities were $39.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 compared to $39.1 million in the same period in 2025.
  • Free cash flow was $33.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 compared to $31.6 million in the same period in 2025.
  • Basic and diluted net income per share was $0.03 for the quarter compared to a basic and diluted net loss per share of $— for the same period in 2025. Basic and diluted Non-GAAP net income per share was $0.16 for the quarter compared to basic and diluted Non-GAAP net income per share of $0.16 and $0.15, respectively, for the same period in 2025.

Key Business Metrics and Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited, in thousands except AOV, ARPU and percentages)

 Three Months Ended
June 30,

 % Growth Six Months Ended
June 30,
 % Growth
  (Decline)  (Decline)
 2026
  2025  YOY  2026   2025  YOY
Total revenue$205,289  $192,509  7% $412,070  $375,619  10%
Transaction revenue$71,890  $72,611  (1)% $148,513  $139,464  6%
Subscription revenue$133,399  $119,898  11% $263,557  $236,155  12%
Gross profit$139,930  $125,111  12% $272,183  $241,661  13%
Gross margin 68%  65% 5%  66%  64% 3%
Net Income (loss)$5,183  $(266) n/m $6,287  $4,861  29%
Net income (loss) margin 3%  % n/m  2%  1% 100%
Net Income (loss) per share — basic:$0.03  $  n/m $0.04  $0.03  33%
Net Income (loss) per share — diluted:$0.03  $  n/m $0.04  $0.03  33%
Net cash provided by operating activities$39,547  $39,139  1% $86,829  $89,842  (3)%
Non-GAAP Financial Measures           
Non GAAP net income$27,444  $28,329  (3)% $49,515  $52,151  (5)%
Non GAAP net income per share — basic:$0.16  $0.16  % $0.28  $0.29  (3)%
Non GAAP net income per share — diluted:$0.16  $0.15  7% $0.28  $0.29  (3)%
Adjusted EBITDA$45,898  $38,965  18% $82,360  $75,977  8%
Adjusted EBITDA margin 22%  20% 10%  20%  20% %
Free cash flow$33,690  $31,609  7% $74,664  $72,934  2%
Key Business Metrics           
Transaction units 281   278  1%  656   619  6%
Business formations 125   131  (5)%  267   262  2%
Average order value (AOV)$256  $262  (2)% $227  $225  1%
Subscription units at period end 1,892   1,955  (3)%  1,892   1,955  (3)%
Average revenue per subscription unit (ARPU) at period end$270  $256  5% $270  $256  5%
Certain percentages may not recalculate due to rounding.      
       

Financial Guidance and Outlook
LegalZoom is updating its revenue outlook and Adjusted EBITDA outlook for the full year ending December 31, 2026 as follows:

  • Revenue is expected to be in the range of $795 million to $805 million, or 6% year-over-year growth at the midpoint. This compares to the Company’s previous revenue outlook in the range of $810 million to $830 million, or 8% growth at the midpoint. LegalZoom’s outlook reflects the continued scaling of our higher-value growth initiatives and ongoing momentum from our partner channel, partially offset by a more cautious view of customer acquisition for the remainder of the year.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $190 million to $195 million, reflecting 12% year-over-year growth at the midpoint, and a 24% margin. This compares to the Company’s previous Adjusted EBITDA outlook of $190 million to $200 million, or 13% year-over-year growth, and a 24% margin. LegalZoom’s outlook reflects disciplined cost management, ongoing gross margin improvement and the benefits from a 13% workforce reduction announced today.

For the third quarter ending September 30, 2026 LegalZoom expects:

  • Revenue in the range of $192 million to $196 million, or 2% year-over-year growth at the midpoint.
  • Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $49 million to $51 million, an 8% year-over-year increase at the midpoint, and a 26% margin.

Webcast and Conference Call Information
A webcast and conference call to discuss second quarter 2026 results is scheduled for today, August 5, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time/1:30 p.m. Pacific time. Those interested in participating in the conference call are invited to register Here.

A live audio webcast of the event will be available on the LegalZoom Investor Relations website: https://investors.legalzoom.com. An archived replay of the webcast also will be available shortly after the live event.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release may be forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “targets,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our quarterly and annual guidance.

The forward-looking statements in this press release are only predictions. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the following: our dependence on business formations; our dependence on customers expanding the use of our platform, including converting our transactional customers to subscribers and our subscribers renewing their subscriptions with us; the impact of macroeconomic challenges or uncertainty on our business; our ability to remain profitable in the future; our ability to provide high-quality products and services, customer care and customer experience; our ability to continue to innovate and provide a platform that is useful to our customers and that meets our customers’ expectations; the competitive legal solutions market; our dependence on our brand and reputation; our ability to maintain and expand strategic relationships with third parties; our ability to hire and retain top talent and motivate our employees; risks and costs associated with complex and evolving laws and regulations; our ability to maintain effective in our internal control over financial reporting; and any factors discussed in the section titled “Risk Factors” included in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2026 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on May 6, 2026, as well as any factors in our subsequent filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon information available to us as of the date of this press release, and while we believe such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or incomplete, and our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all potentially available relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely upon these statements.

You should read this press release with the understanding that our actual future results, levels of activity, performance and achievements may be materially different from what we expect. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements. Except as required by applicable law, we do not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, whether as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise.

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release includes non-GAAP financial measures including Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Non-GAAP net income, Non-GAAP net income (loss) margin, Non-GAAP net income per share and free cash flow. We use these non-GAAP financial measures to better understand and evaluate our core operating performance. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures provide management and our investors with useful information about our financial performance and liquidity, enhance the overall understanding of our past performance and future prospects and allow for greater transparency with respect to important measures used by our management for financial and operational decision-making. We also believe that these measures provide an additional tool for investors to use in comparing our core financial performance over multiple periods with other companies in our industry. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute or an alternative to, measures prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) adjusted to exclude interest expense, interest income, provision for (benefit from) income taxes, depreciation and amortization, other expense (income), net, stock-based compensation and certain non-recurring income and expenses from time to time. We define Adjusted EBITDA margin as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue.

Adjusted EBITDA is one of the primary performance measures used by our management and our board of directors to understand and evaluate our financial performance and operating trends, including period-to-period comparisons, preparing and approving our annual budget and operational planning. In assessing our performance, we exclude certain expenses that we believe are not comparable period over period or that we believe are not indicative of our underlying operating performance. There are a number of limitations related to the use of Adjusted EBITDA rather than net income (loss), which include that Adjusted EBITDA:

  • may be calculated differently by other companies in our industry, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure;
  • does not reflect our capital expenditures, future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
  • excludes depreciation and amortization and, although these are non-cash expenses, the assets being depreciated may be replaced in the future;
  • does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;
  • excludes stock-based compensation expense, which has been, and will continue to be, a significant recurring expense for our business and an important part of our compensation strategy; and
  • does not reflect certain expenses that we do not consider representative of our underlying operating performance, but that reduce cash available to us.

We define Non-GAAP net income as net income (loss) adjusted to exclude amortization of acquired intangible assets, stock-based compensation expense and certain non-recurring income and expenses from time to time, net of related income tax impacts. We define net income (loss) margin as net loss as a percentage of revenue. We define Non-GAAP net income (loss) margin as Non-GAAP net income as a percentage of revenue. We define Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders as Non-GAAP net income (loss) divided by basic and diluted weighted-average common stock.

Free cash flow is a liquidity measure used by management in evaluating the cash generated by our operations after purchases of property and equipment including capitalized internal-use software. We believe free cash flow provides useful information to management and investors about the amount of cash generated by our business that can be used for strategic opportunities, including investing in our business and strengthening our balance sheet, once our business needs and obligations are met. The usefulness of free cash flow as an analytical tool has limitations because it excludes certain items that are settled in cash, does not represent residual cash flow available for discretionary expenses, does not reflect our future contractual commitments, and may be calculated differently by other companies in our industry.

We are not providing a reconciliation for our non-GAAP outlook on a forward-looking basis (including the information under “Financial Guidance and Outlook” above), as we are unable to provide a meaningful calculation or estimation of reconciling items and the information is not available without unreasonable effort. This is due to the inherent difficulty of forecasting the timing or amount of various items that would impact the most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP financial measure that have not yet occurred, are out of LegalZoom’s control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted. Forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures provided without the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures may vary materially from the corresponding GAAP financial measures.

The tables in this press release contain more details on the GAAP financial measures that are most directly comparable to non-GAAP financial measures and the related reconciliations between these financial measures.

About LegalZoom

LegalZoom is a leading online platform for legal services, transforming how individuals and small businesses navigate the legal system. By combining intuitive technology with access to experienced attorneys, whether through our vast independent attorney network or our own law firm, we offer the tools and guidance people need to confidently manage everything from business formation and compliance to intellectual property protection and ongoing business management and legal support. As AI reshapes how legal work gets done, LegalZoom is at the forefront of the human-in-the-loop approach, ensuring that the speed and efficiency of AI is always backed by the judgment and accountability of qualified professionals.

With over two decades of experience and millions of customers served, LegalZoom helps individuals and small businesses navigate legal needs with confidence. For more information, please visit www.legalzoom.com.

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LegalZoom.com, Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Inthousands, except par values)
    
 June 30,
2026
 December 31,
2025
Assets   
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$167,227  $203,100 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance 19,759   20,589 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 25,187   18,234 
Total current assets 212,173   241,923 
Property and equipment, net 53,540   58,045 
Goodwill 140,705   140,705 
Intangible assets, net 14,932   18,152 
Operating lease right-of-use assets 14,150   13,414 
Deferred income taxes 24,095   31,884 
Other assets 6,764   7,399 
Total assets$466,359  $511,522 
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity   
Current liabilities:   
Accounts payable$35,875  $27,167 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 56,055   83,361 
Deferred revenue 221,180   203,653 
Operating lease liabilities 5,003   4,338 
Total current liabilities 318,113   318,519 
Operating lease liabilities, non-current 10,133   10,025 
Deferred revenue 234   277 
Other liabilities 10,723   10,819 
Total liabilities 339,203   339,640 
Commitments and contingencies   
Stockholders’ equity:   
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000 shares authorized at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, none issued or outstanding at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025     
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; 167,451 shares and 177,624 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively 169   179 
Additional paid-in capital 1,344,473   1,305,936 
Accumulated deficit (1,217,855)  (1,134,414)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 369   181 
Total stockholders’ equity 127,156   171,882 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$466,359  $511,522 


LegalZoom.com, Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
     
  Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
   2026   2025   2026   2025 
Revenue $205,289  $192,509  $412,070  $375,619 
Cost of revenue  65,359   67,398   139,887   133,958 
Gross profit  139,930   125,111   272,183   241,661 
Operating expenses:        
Sales and marketing  78,849   69,580   157,517   130,958 
Technology and development  20,047   21,635   39,652   42,957 
General and administrative  30,384   36,996   61,600   76,217 
Gain on sale of assets held for sale           (14,337)
Total operating expenses  129,280   128,211   258,769   235,795 
Income (loss) from operations  10,650   (3,100)  13,414   5,866 
Interest expense  (126)  (165)  (802)  (347)
Interest income  1,627   2,069   3,275   3,552 
Other (expense) income, net  (3)  652   78   999 
Income (loss) before income taxes  12,148   (544)  15,965   10,070 
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes  6,965   (278)  9,678   5,209 
Net income (loss) $5,183  $(266) $6,287  $4,861 
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders—basic and diluted        
Net income (loss) per share — basic: $0.03  $  $0.04  $0.03 
Net income (loss) per share — diluted: $0.03  $  $0.04  $0.03 
Weighted-average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share:        
Weighted-average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share — basic:  170,189   180,880   175,568   178,837 
Weighted-average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share — diluted:  171,641   180,880   177,627   182,694 


LegalZoom.com, Inc.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
  
 Six Months Ended June 30,
  2026   2025 
Cash flows from operating activities   
Net income$6,287  $4,861 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization 22,411   21,745 
Amortization of debt issuance costs 95   112 
Amortization of right-of-use assets 1,887   1,484 
Stock-based compensation 44,910   60,394 
Gain on sale of assets held for sale    (14,337)
Gain on sale of available-for-sale debt security    (648)
Loss on disposal of property and equipment 15   97 
Deferred income taxes 7,825   (5,725)
Change in fair value of other equity security    (302)
Unrealized foreign exchange loss 248   31 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of business combination:   
Accounts receivable 828   (14,254)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (6,979)  3,726 
Other assets 522   83 
Accounts payable 8,698   4,454 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities (15,566)  (697)
Operating lease liabilities (1,852)  (1,056)
Income tax payable 15   239 
Deferred revenue 17,485   29,635 
Net cash provided by operating activities 86,829   89,842 
Cash flows from investing activities   
Acquisition, net of cash acquired    (48,468)
Purchase of property and equipment (12,165)  (16,908)
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale debt security    1,507 
Proceeds from sale of assets held for sale    37,051 
Net cash used in investing activities (12,165)  (26,818)
Cash flows from financing activities   
Repayment of capital lease obligations    (2)
Payment of deferred consideration from business acquisition (12,514)   
Share repurchase costs (excise tax)    (1,264)
Repurchase of common stock (89,010)  (20,419)
Shares surrendered for settlement of minimum statutory tax withholding (9,459)  (11,172)
Proceeds from issuance of stock under employee stock plans 518   44,657 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (110,465)  11,800 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (72)  147 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (35,873)  74,971 
Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of the period 203,100   142,064 
Cash and cash equivalents, at end of the period$167,227  $217,035 
        

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin

The following table presents a reconciliation of net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA for each of the periods indicated (unaudited):

  Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
   2026   2025   2026   2025 
  (in thousands, except percentages)
Reconciliation of net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA        
Net income (loss) $5,183  $(266) $6,287  $4,861 
Interest expense  126   165   802   347 
Interest income  (1,627)  (2,069)  (3,275)  (3,552)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes  6,965   (278)  9,678   5,209 
Depreciation and amortization  11,274   11,339   22,411   21,745 
Other expense (income), net  3   (652)  (78)  (999)
Stock-based compensation  23,596   30,638   44,910   60,394 
Transaction-related expenses(1)        604   1,543 
Gain on sale of assets held for sale           (14,337)
Restructuring costs(2)  378   88   1,021   766 
Adjusted EBITDA $45,898  $38,965  $82,360  $75,977 
Net income (loss) margin  3%  %  2%  1%
Adjusted EBITDA margin  22%  20%  20%  20%


(1)For 2025, transaction-related expenses are primarily related to our acquisition of Formation Nation. For 2026, transaction-related expenses are related to the evaluation and pursuit of strategic transactions.
(2)For 2026 and 2025, restructuring costs are related to the reduction of our global headcount.
  

Non-GAAP Net Income, Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss) Margin and diluted Non-GAAP Net Income Per Share

The following table presents a reconciliation of net income (loss) to Non-GAAP net income for each of the periods indicated (unaudited):

  Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
   2026   2025   2026   2025 
  (in thousands, except per share amounts)
Reconciliation of net income to Non-GAAP net income        
Net income (loss) $5,183  $(266) $6,287  $4,861 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets  1,610   2,381   3,220   4,028 
Stock-based compensation  23,596   30,638   44,910   60,394 
Transaction-related expenses(1)        604   1,543 
Restructuring costs(2)  378   88   1,021   766 
Gain on sale of assets held for sale           (14,337)
Income tax effects(3)  (3,323)  (4,512)  (6,527)  (5,104)
Non-GAAP net income  27,444   28,329   49,515   52,151 
Net income (loss) margin  3%  %  2%  1%
Non-GAAP net income (loss) margin  13%  15%  12%  14%
Net income (loss) per share — basic $0.03  $  $0.04  $0.03 
Net income (loss) per share — diluted $0.03  $  $0.04  $0.03 
Non-GAAP net income per share — basic $0.16  $0.16  $0.28  $0.29 
Non-GAAP net income per share — diluted $0.16  $0.15  $0.28  $0.29 
Weighted-average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share — basic  170,189   180,880   175,568   178,837 
Weighted-average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share — diluted  171,641   180,880   177,627   182,694 
Weighted-average shares used to compute Non-GAAP net income per share — basic  170,189   180,880   175,568   178,837 
Weighted-average shares used to compute Non-GAAP net income per share — diluted  171,641   184,482   177,627   182,694 


(1)For 2025, transaction-related expenses are primarily related to our acquisition of Formation Nation. For 2026, transaction-related expenses are related to the evaluation and pursuit of strategic transactions.
(2)For 2026 and 2025, restructuring costs are related to the reduction of our global headcount.
(3)The estimated income tax effect of the non-GAAP pre-tax adjustments is determined by applying the statutory rate of the originating jurisdiction, if applicable.
  

The following table shows the computation of basic and diluted Non-GAAP net income per share (unaudited):

  Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2026
 2025
 2026
 2025
  (in thousands, except per share amounts)
Non-GAAP net income and Non-GAAP net income per share:        
Non-GAAP net income $27,444 $28,329 $49,515 $52,151
Reconciliation of denominator for net income per share to Non-GAAP net income per share:        
Weighted-average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share — basic:  170,189  180,880  175,568  178,837
Effect of potentially dilutive securities:        
Options to purchase common stock  31  58  34  59
RSUs and PSUs  1,410  3,526  2,019  3,782
Employee stock purchase plan  11  18  6  16
Weighted-average common stock used in computing Non-GAAP net income per share — diluted  171,641  184,482  177,627  182,694
Non-GAAP net income per share — basic $0.16 $0.16 $0.28 $0.29
Non-GAAP net income per share — diluted $0.16 $0.15 $0.28 $0.29
             

Free Cash Flow

The following table presents a reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow (unaudited):

  Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
   2026   2025   2026   2025 
  (in thousands)
Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow        
Net cash provided by operating activities  39,547   39,139   86,829   89,842 
Purchase of property and equipment  (5,857)  (7,530)  (12,165)  (16,908)
Free cash flow $33,690  $31,609  $74,664  $72,934 



FAQ

How did LegalZoom (NASDAQ: LZ) perform financially in Q2 2026?

LegalZoom reported Q2 2026 revenue of $205.3 million, up 7% year-over-year, and net income of $5.2 million. According to LegalZoom, Adjusted EBITDA was $45.9 million with a 22% margin, supported by 11% growth in subscription revenue.

What is LegalZoom's updated full-year 2026 guidance after its Q2 2026 results?

LegalZoom now expects 2026 revenue of $795–$805 million, about 6% growth at the midpoint. According to LegalZoom, Adjusted EBITDA is projected at $190–$195 million with a 24% margin, slightly below its prior growth outlook but maintaining margin discipline.

What does LegalZoom's 13% workforce reduction announced in August 2026 involve?

LegalZoom announced a 13% workforce reduction as part of its updated 2026 outlook. According to LegalZoom, this reduction supports disciplined cost management, ongoing gross margin improvement and contributes to its projected Adjusted EBITDA of $190–$195 million at a 24% margin.

How much stock did LegalZoom (NASDAQ: LZ) repurchase in Q2 2026?

LegalZoom repurchased $45.5 million of its common stock during Q2 2026. According to LegalZoom, approximately $80.4 million remained available under its existing share repurchase authorization at quarter-end, reflecting an ongoing commitment to shareholder returns.

What are LegalZoom's Q3 2026 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA forecasts?

For Q3 2026, LegalZoom expects revenue of $192–$196 million, about 2% year-over-year growth at the midpoint. According to LegalZoom, Adjusted EBITDA is forecast at $49–$51 million, implying roughly 8% year-over-year growth and a 26% margin.

How strong is LegalZoom's balance sheet after Q2 2026?

At June 30, 2026, LegalZoom held $167.2 million in cash and cash equivalents with no debt outstanding. According to LegalZoom, it generated $39.5 million in operating cash flow and $33.7 million in free cash flow during the quarter.