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BuzzFeed (Nasdaq: BZFD) Q2 2026 revenue slips to $36.3M as losses deepen

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BuzzFeed, Inc. reported weaker results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Revenue was $36.3 million, down 21.8% year over year, with Advertising at $17.3 million (-23.4%), Content at $10.0 million (-6.5%), and Commerce and other at $9.0 million (-31.4%). Net loss widened to $11.8 million from $10.6 million, and Adjusted EBITDA moved to a loss of $1.7 million from positive $2.0 million.

For the first half of 2026, revenue was $67.9 million (down 17.7%) and net loss was $27.0 million, with an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $9.5 million. Management highlighted restructuring actions to reduce an “unsustainable cost structure” and a new sales representation agreement with Allen Media Group to help monetize advertising inventory. Audience Time Spent totaled 62.3 million hours, down approximately 10.8% year over year, while the BuzzFeed brand remained #1 in its U.S. competitive set and HuffPost Time Spent rose 16% sequentially. Cash and cash equivalents were $16.3 million as of June 30, 2026.

Positive

  • Cash and cash equivalents were $16.3 million at June 30, 2026 versus $8.5 million at December 31, 2025, supported by $19.4 million from a Stock Purchase Agreement and $6.1 million from private placements.

Negative

  • Q2 2026 revenue fell 21.8% to $36.3 million, with all segments declining and Adjusted EBITDA swinging from a $2.0 million gain to a $1.7 million loss.
  • First-half 2026 net loss increased 16.8% to $27.0 million, and Adjusted EBITDA loss deepened to $9.5 million, indicating deteriorated profitability versus 2025.

Filing Explained

Common-stock financing was recorded, but the June 30 balance sheet separately shows a $100,479 thousand stock subscription receivable.

By June 30, 2026, BuzzFeed had recorded common-stock financing and reported 83,301 thousand Class A shares issued and outstanding, versus 37,857 thousand issued and 36,030 thousand outstanding at December 31, 2025, while issuing additional shares increases the share count and can reduce existing holders’ percentage ownership absent offsetting changes.

The six-month cash-flow statement lists $19,400 thousand of net proceeds from common-stock issuance under the Stock Purchase Agreement and $6,072 thousand from private placements.

The private-placement entry represents a sale of securities to selected investors outside a public offering. The June 30, 2026 balance sheet separately lists $100,479 thousand as stock subscription receivable and $16,299 thousand as cash and cash equivalents.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q2 2026 Revenue $36.3 million Quarter ended June 30, 2026; down 21.8% from $46.4 million in Q2 2025
Q2 2026 Net Loss $11.8 million Quarter ended June 30, 2026; compared with $10.6 million net loss in Q2 2025
Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA $(1.7) million Quarter ended June 30, 2026; versus $2.0 million Adjusted EBITDA in Q2 2025
H1 2026 Revenue $67.9 million First half of 2026; declined 17.7% from $82.4 million in first half 2025
H1 2026 Net Loss $27.0 million First half of 2026; increased 16.8% from $23.1 million in first half 2025
Cash and Cash Equivalents $16.3 million Balance as of June 30, 2026; up from $8.5 million at December 31, 2025
Time Spent Q2 2026 62.3 million hours Audience Time Spent with content in Q2 2026; approximately 10.8% decline vs Q2 2025
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA was negative $1.7 million for Q2 2026"
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.
Time Spent financial
"Time Spent captures the time audiences spend engaging with our content"
Measured as the total amount of time users spend interacting with a product, page, app, or service, "time spent" shows how long people remain engaged rather than just visiting briefly. Like noticing how long someone watches a movie before leaving, longer time spent suggests stronger interest, better content or user experience, and higher chances of ad revenue, subscriptions, or repeat use—making it a useful signal for investors evaluating growth and customer engagement.
Non-GAAP financial measures financial
"Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP financial measures"
Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.
Stock Purchase Agreement regulatory
"risks related to the Stock Purchase Agreement and Director Appointment Agreement"
A stock purchase agreement is a legal contract that sets the terms for buying or selling shares, specifying the price, number of shares, how payment is made, and any conditions or promises each side must meet. It matters to investors because it defines who owns what, when ownership changes, and what protections or obligations attach to the deal—think of it as a detailed receipt plus the house rules that determine the financial risks and benefits of the transaction.
at-the-market offering financial
"Payment of at-the-market offering issuance costs, net"
An at-the-market offering is a method companies use to sell new shares of stock directly into the open market over time, rather than all at once. This allows them to raise money gradually, similar to selling small pieces of a product instead of a large batch. For investors, it means the company can access funding more flexibly, but it may also increase the supply of shares and influence the stock’s price.
Q2 2026 revenue $36.3 million Declined 21.8% from $46.4 million in Q2 2025.
Q2 2026 net loss $11.8 million Compared with a $10.6 million net loss in Q2 2025.
Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA $(1.7) million Declined from $2.0 million in Q2 2025, turning negative.
H1 2026 revenue $67.9 million Down 17.7% from $82.4 million in the first half of 2025.
H1 2026 net loss $27.0 million Increased 16.8% from $23.1 million in the first half of 2025.
Guidance

The company is focused on full-year operational targets rather than quarterly guidance and expects to provide a more complete financial outlook as restructuring and platform transition progress.

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FAQ

What were BuzzFeed (BZFD)'s Q2 2026 revenues and year-over-year change?

BuzzFeed generated $36.3 million in revenue in Q2 2026, a 21.8% decline from Q2 2025’s $46.4 million. Advertising contributed $17.3 million, Content $10.0 million, and Commerce and other $9.0 million, with each segment posting double- or high-single-digit percentage declines.

How profitable was BuzzFeed (BZFD) in Q2 2026?

BuzzFeed reported a Q2 2026 net loss of $11.8 million, compared with a $10.6 million net loss in Q2 2025. Adjusted EBITDA turned negative to -$1.7 million, versus positive $2.0 million a year earlier, reflecting weaker operating performance despite cost actions.

How did BuzzFeed (BZFD)'s first half 2026 results compare to 2025?

For the first half of 2026, BuzzFeed’s revenue was $67.9 million, down 17.7% from $82.4 million in 2025. Net loss increased 16.8% to $27.0 million, and Adjusted EBITDA loss widened to $9.5 million from $3.9 million, indicating worsening profitability year over year.

What operating metrics did BuzzFeed (BZFD) highlight for Q2 2026?

Audience Time Spent totaled 62.3 million hours in Q2 2026, an approximately 10.8% decline versus Q2 2025. The BuzzFeed brand logged 36.0 million U.S. hours, ranking #1 in its competitive set, while HuffPost reached 18.0 million hours, up 16% sequentially from the prior quarter.

What strategic moves did BuzzFeed (BZFD) announce alongside Q2 2026 results?

Management cited restructuring to address an “unsustainable cost structure” and a sales representation agreement with Allen Media Group. AMG’s sales organization will help monetize BuzzFeed’s advertising inventory and offer brands campaigns spanning premium television, streaming, local broadcast, and digital-first media.

What was BuzzFeed (BZFD)'s cash position and financing activity as of June 30, 2026?

Cash and cash equivalents were $16.3 million, up from $8.5 million at year-end 2025. During the first half, BuzzFeed received $19.4 million from a Stock Purchase Agreement and $6.1 million from private placements and repaid $20.0 million on its Term Loan.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 4, 2026
BuzzFeed, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware001-3987785-3022075
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Class A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per shareBZFDThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 4, 2026, BuzzFeed, Inc. (the “Company”), issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The Company also announced that it would be holding a conference call on August 4, 2026 to discuss its financial results. A copy of the Press Release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information included under Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and the exhibits hereto are being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it been deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

The following Exhibits are filed as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit NumberDescription
99.1
Press Release Dated August 4, 2026.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).



SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date:8/4/2026
BuzzFeed, Inc.
By: /s/ Matthew Omer
Name: Matthew Omer
Title: Chief Financial Officer




BUZZFEED, INC. REPORTS Q2 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS

NEW YORK – August 4, 2026BuzzFeed, Inc. (“BuzzFeed” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BZFD) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
“BuzzFeed, Tasty, and HuffPost are strong, recognizable brands that have loyal users, but we made it clear on our last earnings call that these businesses were carrying an unsustainable cost structure, and a restructure was immediately needed,” said Byron Allen, BuzzFeed Chairman and CEO. “As such, we recently took steps to significantly reduce costs to better align our cost base with the underlying business, giving us the foundation to grow. I’m also excited to share that BuzzFeed has entered into a sales representation agreement with Allen Media Group (“AMG”), engaging AMG’s sales organization to expand monetization of BuzzFeed’s advertising inventory and give brands and agencies another point of entry to build campaigns spanning premium television, streaming, local broadcast, and digital-first media. I’m energized by what we’re building at BuzzFeed, and by the path we’re now on towards sustainable profitability, positive cash flow, and disciplined investment in our highest-growth priorities.”
“The changes we’ve made create the opportunity to build BuzzFeed differently,” said Jonah Peretti, President of BuzzFeed AI. “We’re shifting from a traditional publishing model to a true platform – one where our community, creators, and partners actively fuel our content ecosystem. That means a more flexible operating model in editorial, and new AI-supported tools in tech that keep human creativity at the core. This operational discipline gives us runway to innovate, transform, and build our next chapter.”
Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Operational Highlights
BuzzFeed delivered Q2 2026 revenues of $36.3 million, declining 21.8% compared to the second quarter of 2025
Advertising revenue declined 23.4% year-over-year to $17.3 million.
Content revenue declined 6.5% year-over-year to $10.0 million.
Commerce and other revenue declined 31.4% year-over-year to $9.0 million.
Net loss was $11.8 million, compared to a net loss of $10.6 million in Q2 2025.
Adjusted EBITDA1 was negative $1.7 million for Q2 2026, compared to positive $2.0 million in Q2 2025.
In Q2 2026, audience Time Spent2 with our content totaled 62.3 million hours, reflecting an approximately 10.8% decline compared to Q2 2025.
Business and Content Highlights
BuzzFeed, the Company’s largest brand, maintained its position as the #1 brand in total U.S. time spent among any single media brand in its competitive set3, reaching 36.0 million hours in Q2 2026. This significantly outpaced second-place People at 26.4 million hours.
HuffPost recorded 18.0 million hours in total U.S. time spent in Q2 2026, up 16% from last quarter, significantly outperforming competitors such as Vogue.com (4.1 million hours), The New Yorker (3.6 million hours), New York Magazine (2.6 million hours), Vanity Fair (1.9 million hours), Vox.com (0.9 million hours), and Bustle.com (0.5 million hours).
1As used throughout, Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for a description of how it is calculated and the tables at the back of this earnings release for a reconciliation of our GAAP and non-GAAP financial results. Certain figures throughout this document may not foot due to rounding.
2 Refer to the definition of “Time Spent” below.
3 Competitive set includes People.com brand, Condé Nast Digital Group, Vox Media Group, Vogue.com, and Bustle.com.



Direct visits and internal web and app referrals have taken up 65% of the U.S. traffic on BuzzFeed’s owned and operated properties, an increase from 61% from the prior quarter, reducing the brand’s reliance on distributed platforms and increasing its resilience to platform algorithm changes.
First Half 2026 Results
Total revenue declined 17.7% to $67.9 million.
Net loss increased 16.8% to $27.0 million.
Adjusted EBITDA loss increased by $5.6 million to negative $9.5 million.
Full Year 2026 Financial Outlook
Given the transformation underway, we are focused on full-year operational targets rather than quarterly guidance. As the restructuring and platform transition progresses, we expect to provide investors with a more complete financial outlook.
Quarterly Conference Call
BuzzFeed’s management team will hold a conference call to discuss our second quarter 2026 results today, August 4, at 5 PM ET. The call will be available via webcast at investors.buzzfeed.com under the heading News and Events, and parties interested in participating must register in advance at the same location. Upon registration, all telephone participants will receive a confirmation email detailing how to join the conference call, including the dial-in number along with a unique PIN that can be used to access the call. While it is not required, it is recommended you join 5 minutes prior to the event start time. A replay of the call will be made available at the same URL.
We have used, and intend to continue to use, the Investor Relations section of our website at investors.buzzfeed.com as a means of disclosing material nonpublic information and for complying with our disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.
Definitions
BuzzFeed reports revenues across three primary business lines: Advertising, Content, and Commerce and other. The definition of “Time Spent” is also set forth below.
Advertising revenues are primarily generated from advertisers, both programmatically and directly, for ads distributed against our editorial and news content, including display, pre-roll and mid-roll video products. We distribute these ad products across our owned and operated sites as well as third-party platforms, primarily YouTube and Apple News.
Content revenues are primarily generated from clients for custom assets, including both long-form and short-form content, from branded quizzes to Instagram takeovers to sponsored content. Studio generally includes revenue from films, micro-dramas, content licensing, TV projects, and other projects inspired by BuzzFeed IP.
Commerce and other revenues consist primarily of affiliate commissions earned on transactions initiated from our editorial shopping content. Revenues from our product licensing businesses are also included here.
Time Spent captures the time audiences spend engaging with our content across our owned and operated sites, as well as YouTube and Apple News, as measured by Comscore. This metric excludes time spent with our content on platforms for which we have minimal advertising capabilities that contribute to our Advertising revenues, including Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, and X (formerly Twitter). There are inherent challenges in measuring the total actual number of hours spent with our content across all platforms; however, we consider the data reported by Comscore to represent industry-standard estimates of the time actually spent on our largest distribution platforms with our most significant monetization opportunities.



About BuzzFeed, Inc.
BuzzFeed, Inc. is home to the best of the Internet. Across pop culture, entertainment, shopping, food, and news, our brands drive conversation and inspire what audiences watch, read, and buy now — and into the future. Born on the Internet in 2006, BuzzFeed is committed to making it better: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe news and entertainment to hundreds of millions of people; making content on the Internet more inclusive, empathetic, and creative; and inspiring our audience to live better lives.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP financial measures and represent key metrics used by management and our board of directors to measure the operational strength and performance of our business, to establish budgets, and to develop operational goals for managing our business. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net loss, excluding the impact of net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, income tax provision, interest expense, net, other (income) expense, net, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, change in fair value of warrant liabilities, restructuring costs, amortization of capitalized interest for content, loss on early termination of lease, and other non-cash and non-recurring items that management believes are not indicative of ongoing operations. Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated by dividing Adjusted EBITDA by revenue for the same period.
We believe Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are relevant and useful information for investors because they allow investors to view performance in a manner similar to the method used by our management. There are limitations to the use of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin, and our Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate non-GAAP financial measures differently than we do, limiting the usefulness of those measures for comparative purposes.
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin should not be considered a substitute for measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial results as determined in accordance with GAAP are included at the end of this press release following the accompanying financial data.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our management team’s expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions, or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words “affect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on us. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we have anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: (1) macroeconomic factors including: adverse economic conditions in the United States and globally, including the potential onset of recession; actual or potential government shutdowns or failure to raise the U.S. federal debt ceiling; current global supply chain disruptions; the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and between Russia and Ukraine and any related sanctions and geopolitical tensions, and further escalation of trade tensions between the U.S. and its trading partners; tariffs; the inflationary environment; and the competitive labor market; (2) developments relating to our competitors and the digital media industry, including overall demand of advertising in



the markets in which we operate; (3) demand for our products and services or changes in traffic or engagement with our brands and content; (4) changes in the business and competitive environment in which we and our current and prospective partners and advertisers operate; (5) our future capital requirements, including, but not limited to, our ability to obtain additional capital in the future, any restrictions imposed by, or commitments under, agreements governing any future indebtedness, and any restrictions on our ability to access our cash and cash equivalents; (6) developments in the law and government regulation, including, but not limited to, revised foreign content and ownership regulations, and the outcomes of legal proceedings, regulatory disputes, or governmental investigations to which we are subject; (7) the benefits of our restructuring; (8) our success divesting of companies, assets, or brands we sell, or in integrating and supporting the companies we acquire; (9) our success in launching new products or platforms, including any new social media platform; (10) technological developments including artificial intelligence; (11) our success in retaining or recruiting, or changes required in, officers, other key employees or directors; (12) use of content creators and on-camera talent and relationships with third parties managing certain of our branded operations outside of the United States; (13) the security of our information technology systems or data; (14) disruption in our service, or by our failure to timely and effectively scale and adapt our existing technology and infrastructure; (15) our ability to maintain the listing of our Class A common stock and warrants on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC; (16) risks related to the Company’s liquidity and cash flow, including the ability of the Company to comply with debt service requirements and covenants contained in its credit facility; (17) risks related to the Stock Purchase Agreement and Director Appointment Agreement entered into by the Company with Allen Family Digital, LLC, including potentially adverse impacts on our business, results of operations, and stock price; and (18) those factors described under the sections entitled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual and quarterly filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that we consider immaterial or which are unknown. It is not possible to predict or identify all such risks. We do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.
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Contacts
Public Relations Contact: pr@buzzfeed.com
Investor Relations Contact: investors@buzzfeed.com



BUZZFEED, INC.
Financial Highlights
(Unaudited, dollars in thousands)


Three Months Ended June 30,% Change
Six Months Ended June 30,
% Change
2026202520262025
Advertising$17,299 $22,589 (23)%$34,445 $43,976 (22)%
Content10,003 10,699 (7)%17,483 15,123 16 %
Commerce and other8,986 13,106 (31)%15,932 23,316 (32)%
Total revenue$36,288 $46,394 (22)%$67,860 $82,415 (18)%
Loss from operations$(10,312)$(3,466)NM$(23,788)$(17,208)(38)%
Net loss$(11,810)$(10,627)(11)%$(26,956)$(23,088)(17)%
Adjusted EBITDA$(1,727)$1,984 NM$(9,546)$(3,910)NM

NM: percentage is not meaningful.








BUZZFEED, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited, dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)December 31,
2025
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents$16,299 $8,465 
Restricted cash525 15,750 
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for credit losses of $206 and $683 as at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively)
29,439 45,496 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets16,710 16,411 
Total current assets62,973 86,122 
Property and equipment, net2,934 4,504 
Right-of-use assets13,775 23,002 
Capitalized software costs, net25,000 24,245 
Intangible assets, net9,552 10,167 
Goodwill13,105 13,105 
Film costs, net18,683 19,397 
Noncurrent restricted cash2,999 3,524 
Prepaid expenses and other assets2,046 4,073 
Total assets$151,067 $188,139 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable$16,797 $19,548 
Accrued expenses12,538 12,411 
Deferred revenue8,833 7,405 
Accrued compensation8,044 8,305 
Current lease liabilities4,747 12,706 
Current debt8,230 30,524 
Other current liabilities3,203 4,319 
Total current liabilities62,392 95,218 
Noncurrent lease liabilities10,752 14,725 
Debt26,298 27,861 
Other liabilities253 250 
Total liabilities99,695 138,054 
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity
Class A Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 700,000 shares authorized; 83,301 and 37,857 shares issued; 83,301 and 36,030 shares outstanding at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
Class B Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 20,000 shares authorized; 33 and 1,343 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
— 
Additional paid-in capital861,574 735,992 
Accumulated deficit(706,517)(679,588)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(3,887)(3,715)
Treasury stock, at cost, 0 and 1,827 shares at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively— (3,332)
Stock subscription receivable(100,479)— 
Total BuzzFeed, Inc. stockholders’ equity50,699 49,361 
Noncontrolling interests673 724 
Total stockholders’ equity51,372 50,085 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$151,067 $188,139 





BUZZFEED, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited, dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2026202520262025
Revenue$36,288 $46,394 $67,860 $82,415 
Costs and expenses
Cost of revenue, excluding depreciation and amortization22,786 27,987 45,150 51,479 
Sales and marketing2,751 4,242 6,219 8,500 
General and administrative13,758 10,684 26,942 25,046 
Research and development2,624 2,823 4,958 5,889 
Depreciation and amortization4,681 4,124 8,379 8,709 
Total costs and expenses46,600 49,860 91,648 99,623 
Loss from operations(10,312)(3,466)(23,788)(17,208)
Other income (expense), net196 (5,080)(151)(3,782)
Interest expense, net(1,395)(1,496)(2,932)(2,667)
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities(95)(252)982 
Loss before income taxes (11,606)(10,294)(26,864)(22,675)
Income tax provision204 333 92 413 
Net loss(11,810)(10,627)(26,956)(23,088)
Less: net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests38 193 (27)403 
Net loss attributable to BuzzFeed, Inc.$(11,848)$(10,820)$(26,929)$(23,491)
Net loss attributable to holders of Class A and Class B common stock:
Basic and diluted$(11,848)$(10,820)$(26,929)$(23,491)
Net loss per Class A and Class B common share:
Basic and diluted$(0.22)$(0.28)$(0.58)$(0.61)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted55,08938,08046,40438,380


















BUZZFEED, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited, USD in thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30,
20262025
Operating activities:
Net loss$(26,956)$(23,088)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization8,379 8,709 
Unrealized gain on foreign currency(53)(780)
Stock-based compensation3,102 2,703 
Change in fair value of warrants(7)(982)
Amortization of debt discount and deferred issuance costs544 6,643 
Deferred income tax29 120 
Provision for credit losses(477)(152)
Non-cash portion of early termination on lease1,259 — 
Non-cash lease expense7,275 9,637 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable16,463 13,787 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets and prepaid expenses and other assets(3,746)(3,990)
Film costs691 — 
Accounts payable(2,409)(5,384)
Accrued compensation(239)45 
Accrued expenses, other current liabilities, and other liabilities (1,096)(5,215)
Lease liabilities(9,486)(12,078)
Deferred revenue1,427 1,270 
Cash used in operating activities(5,300)(8,755)
Investing activities:
Capital expenditures(313)(834)
Capitalization of internal-use software(6,890)(6,349)
Business combinations, net of cash acquired— (233)
Proceeds from sale of asset75 300 
Cash used in investing activities(7,128)(7,116)
Financing activities:
Borrowings from Term Loan— 39,175 
Borrowings from film financing arrangements621 2,402 
Proceeds from co-financing arrangements for feature films— 1,200 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock in connection with Stock Purchase Agreement, net of issuance costs19,400 — 
Proceeds from private placements6,072 — 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options— 16 
Payment on Convertible Notes— (30,000)
Payment of consent solicitation fees— (2,089)
Payment on Term Loan(20,000)— 
Payment of Term Loan's debt issuance / modification costs(959)(687)
Payment of film financing arrangements for feature films(378)— 
Repurchase of common stock— (3,332)
Payment for shares withheld for employee taxes (136)(125)
Payment of at-the-market offering issuance costs, net(69)(115)
Cash provided by financing activities4,551 6,445 
Effect of currency translation on cash and cash equivalents(39)484 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(7,916)(8,942)
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period27,739 38,648 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$19,823 $29,706 






BUZZFEED, INC.
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP
(Unaudited, USD in thousands)

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2026202520262025
Net loss$(11,810)$(10,627)$(26,956)$(23,088)
Income tax provision204 333 92 413 
Interest expense, net1,395 1,496 2,932 2,667 
Other (income) expense, net(196)5,080 151 3,782 
Depreciation and amortization4,681 4,124 8,379 8,709 
Stock-based compensation1,550 1,326 3,102 2,703 
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities95 252 (7)(982)
Restructuring(1)
— — 329 1,886 
Amortization of capitalized interest for content(2)
501 — 579 — 
Loss on early termination of lease(3)
1,853 — 1,853 — 
Adjusted EBITDA$(1,727)$1,984 $(9,546)$(3,910)
Adjusted EBITDA margin(4.8)%4.3 %(14.1)%(4.7)%
Net loss as a percentage of revenue(4)
(32.5)%(22.9)%(39.7)%(28.0)%
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(1) We exclude restructuring expenses from our non-GAAP measures because we believe they do not reflect expected future operating expenses, they are not indicative of our core operating performance, and they are not meaningful in comparison to our past operating performance.

(2) Reflects the non-cash amortization of interest costs that were capitalized as part of capitalized film costs; this add-back aligns the treatment of capitalized interest with the exclusion of interest expense from Adjusted EBITDA.

(3) Reflects the loss on the early termination of a lease related to our office space in London, England. We exclude losses associated with early terminations of leases from our non-GAAP measures because we believe they do not reflect expected future operating expenses, they are not indicative of our core operating performance, and they are not meaningful in comparisons to our past operating performance.

(4) Net loss as a percentage of revenue is included as the most comparable GAAP measure to Adjusted EBITDA margin, which is a non-GAAP measure.







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