Ibotta (NYSE: IBTA) posts Q1 2026 loss as margins compress but cash flow stays strong
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ibotta, Inc. reported first quarter 2026 results with revenue of $82.5 million, down 2% year-over-year, and a net loss of $10.3 million, or a 13% net loss margin. Adjusted EBITDA was $8.7 million with an 11% margin, and non-GAAP net income was $6.0 million, a 50% decline from a year earlier.
The company generated $30.4 million of cash from operating activities and free cash flow of $23.3 million, while repurchasing 1.9 million shares for $44.7 million. Third-party publisher activity was strong, with 70.7 million redemptions and 19.7 million redeemers, each up 15% year-over-year, offset by declines in direct-to-consumer metrics. Management highlighted multi-year exclusive partnerships with Uber and Giant Eagle and guided second quarter 2026 revenue to $82–$86 million and adjusted EBITDA to $9–$12 million, implying a modest year-over-year revenue decline at the midpoint.
Positive
- Strong cash generation despite GAAP loss: Cash from operating activities reached $30.4 million and free cash flow was $23.3 million in Q1 2026, indicating the business continues to convert earnings adjustments and working-capital movements into substantial cash.
- Growing third-party publisher network: Third-party publisher redeemers increased 19% to 18.3 million and redemptions rose 15% to 70.7 million, supporting the strategic shift toward the Ibotta Performance Network.
- Strategic distribution partnerships: A multi-year exclusive partnership with Uber and an agreement with Giant Eagle to join the Ibotta Performance Network expand reach across e-commerce delivery and traditional grocery channels.
- Shareholder returns via buybacks: The company repurchased 1.9 million shares for $44.7 million at an average price of $22.92 per share, signaling active capital return to stockholders.
Negative
- Profitability deterioration year-over-year: GAAP results moved from net income of $0.6 million in Q1 2025 to a net loss of $10.3 million in Q1 2026, while adjusted EBITDA fell 41% to $8.7 million and non-GAAP net income declined 50% to $6.0 million.
- Margin compression: Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased from 17% to 11%, and non-GAAP net income margin dropped from 14% to 7%, reflecting higher operating costs and lower revenue efficiency.
- Revenue and DTC softness: Total revenue declined 2% year-over-year to $82.5 million, with direct-to-consumer revenue down 22% to $28.5 million and direct-to-consumer redemptions falling 20%.
- Lower monetization per redemption: Total redemption revenue per redemption decreased from $0.89 to $0.83, a 6% decline, which can pressure revenue growth if volume gains do not fully offset weaker pricing or mix.
Insights
Ibotta posts revenue dip and GAAP loss but strong cash flow and user growth.
Ibotta delivered Q1 2026 revenue of $82.5M, down 2% year-over-year, and swung from a small profit to a GAAP net loss of $10.3M with a 13% loss margin. Profitability on a non-GAAP basis weakened, with adjusted EBITDA falling 41% to $8.7M and non-GAAP net income halving to $6.0M.
Operationally, the Ibotta Performance Network expanded: total redeemers rose 15% to 19.7 million and third-party publisher redemptions increased 15%. However, direct-to-consumer revenue and engagement declined, and total redemption revenue per redemption slipped 6%, pressuring margins despite volume growth.
Cash generation was a relative bright spot, with operating cash flow of $30.4M and free cash flow of $23.3M. The company also repurchased 1.9 million shares for $44.7M. Guidance for Q2 2026 calls for revenue of $82–$86M and adjusted EBITDA of $9–$12M, implying continued slight revenue contraction year-over-year at the midpoint while aiming to stabilize profitability.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
2 items
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.
Key Figures
Revenue: $82.5M
Net loss: $10.3M
Adjusted EBITDA: $8.7M
+5 more
8 metrics
Revenue
$82.5M
Q1 2026 revenue, down 2% year-over-year
Net loss
$10.3M
Q1 2026 GAAP net loss, -13% net margin
Adjusted EBITDA
$8.7M
Q1 2026 adjusted EBITDA, 11% margin, down 41% YoY
Non-GAAP net income
$6.0M
Q1 2026 non-GAAP net income, 7% margin, down 50% YoY
Free cash flow
$23.3M
Q1 2026 free cash flow derived from $30.4M operating cash flow
Share repurchases
1.9M shares / $44.7M
Q1 2026 buybacks at $22.92 average price per share
Q2 2026 revenue guidance
$82–$86M
Management outlook, about 2% YoY decline at midpoint
Q2 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance
$9–$12M
Guided adjusted EBITDA with ~12.5% margin at midpoint
Key Terms
Adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow, Ibotta Performance Network, non-GAAP net income, +2 more
6 terms
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Delivered adjusted EBITDA of $8.7 million, representing an adjusted EBITDA margin of 11%."
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.
free cash flow financial
"Generated cash from operating activities of $30.4 million and free cash flow of $23.3 million."
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.
Ibotta Performance Network financial
"The expansion of the Ibotta Performance Network remains a core priority..."
Ibotta Performance Network is a commission-based advertising platform that connects brands with websites, apps and influencers to drive measurable sales or sign-ups by offering cash-back, coupons or rewards through partner channels. For investors, it matters because this kind of network can create predictable, performance-based revenue, lower customer acquisition cost compared with broad advertising, and produce data on what drives purchases—factors that influence profit margins, growth scalability and marketing efficiency.
non-GAAP net income financial
"Generated net loss of $10.3 million... and non-GAAP net income of $6.0 million..."
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.
redeemers financial
"the IPN had 19.7 million redeemers, compared to 17.1 million redeemers..."
stock-based compensation financial
"Total stock-based compensation expense was $16,682 thousand in Q1 2026."
Stock-based compensation is when a company pays employees, directors or consultants with shares or the right to buy shares instead of or in addition to cash. It matters to investors because issuing stock or options spreads ownership thinner (like cutting a pie into more slices), which can reduce each existing share’s claim on profits and can also change reported earnings; investors watch it to assess true cost of running the business and how management is incentivized.
Earnings Snapshot
Revenue: $82.5M · Guidance included
Q1 2026
Revenue
$82.5M
-2% YoY
GAAP net (loss) income
-$10.3M
from $0.6M profit YoY
Adjusted EBITDA
$8.7M
-41% YoY
Non-GAAP net income
$6.0M
-50% YoY
Free cash flow
$23.3M
+$8.4M YoY
Guidance
For Q2 2026, Ibotta guides revenue to $82–$86 million and adjusted EBITDA to $9–$12 million, implying a modest year-over-year revenue decline at the midpoint and targeting an adjusted EBITDA margin of about 12.5%.
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 6, 2026
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On May 6, 2026 , Ibotta, Inc. issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the release is furnished with this report as Exhibit 99.1.
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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) The following exhibits are being filed herewith:
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| 99.1 | Press Release Issued by Ibotta, Inc. dated May 6, 2026 | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) | |||||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| IBOTTA, INC. | |||||||||||||||||
| Date: | By: | /s/ Matt Puckett | |||||||||||||||
| Matt Puckett | |||||||||||||||||
| Chief Financial Officer | |||||||||||||||||
| (Principal Financial Officer and Interim Principal Accounting Officer) | |||||||||||||||||
Ibotta Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Ibotta’s first quarter financial results exceeded the upper end of the guidance range for both revenue and adjusted EBITDA.
Revenue declined by 2% year-over-year to $82.5 million
Generated net loss of $10.3 million, representing net loss as a percent of revenue of (13)%, and adjusted EBITDA of $8.7 million, representing an 11% adjusted EBITDA margin
Generated cash from operating activities of $30.4 million and free cash flow of $23.3 million
DENVER, May 6, 2026 (Business Wire) -- Ibotta, Inc. (NYSE: IBTA), the performance marketing platform for promotions, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
“We started the year with strong operational momentum, delivering first quarter results that exceeded our expectations. This performance was driven by disciplined execution with our core product offering and the continued success of our LiveLift pilots,” said Ibotta CEO and Founder, Bryan Leach. “The expansion of the Ibotta Performance Network remains a core priority, and the addition of marquee publishers Uber and Giant Eagle significantly increases our reach across both third-party e-commerce delivery and traditional grocery. We believe the ongoing strengthening of our network and core product offerings has us well-positioned to return to year-over-year growth in the third quarter.”
First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights:
•Total revenue of $82.5 million, a year-over-year decline of 2%.
•Total redemption revenue of $73.0 million, a decrease of 1% year-over-year.
•During the quarter, the IPN had 19.7 million redeemers, compared to 17.1 million redeemers in the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 15% year-over-year, driven by organic growth with existing publishers and the launch of DoorDash during the second quarter of 2025.
•Third-party publisher redemptions of 70.7 million, compared to 61.2 million in the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 15% year-over-year.
•Generated net loss of $10.3 million, representing net loss as a percent of revenue of 13%, and non-GAAP net income of $6.0 million, representing non-GAAP net income as a percent of revenue of 7%.
•Delivered adjusted EBITDA of $8.7 million, representing an adjusted EBITDA margin of 11%.
•Generated cash from operating activities of $30.4 million and free cash flow of $23.3 million.
•Repurchased 1.9 million shares for a total of $44.7 million at an average price per share of $22.92, exclusive of broker commissions and excise tax.
The following table summarizes the Company’s financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
| Three months ended March 31, | % Change | ||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands, except per share figures and percentages) | |||||||||||||||||
| GAAP Results | |||||||||||||||||
| Redemption revenue | $ | 73,016 | $ | 73,399 | (1) | % | |||||||||||
| Revenue | 82,483 | 84,574 | (2) | % | |||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | (10,322) | 555 | NM (1) | ||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income per share, diluted | (0.43) | 0.02 | NM (1) | ||||||||||||||
| Net (loss) income as a percent of revenue | (13) | % | 1 | % | |||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP Results | |||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 8,721 | $ | 14,673 | (41) | % | |||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | 11 | % | 17 | % | |||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP net income | $ | 6,029 | $ | 12,109 | (50) | % | |||||||||||
| Non-GAAP net income per share, diluted | 0.24 | 0.36 | (33) | % | |||||||||||||
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(1)NM - not meaningful
The following table summarizes the Company’s performance metrics for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
| Three months ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | % Change | |||||||||||||||
| (in thousands, except per redeemer figures, per redemption figures, and percentages) | |||||||||||||||||
| Performance Metrics | |||||||||||||||||
| Redemptions: | |||||||||||||||||
| Third-party publisher redemptions | 70,688 | 61,211 | 15 | % | |||||||||||||
| Direct-to-consumer redemptions | 17,278 | 21,629 | (20) | % | |||||||||||||
| Total redemptions | 87,966 | 82,840 | 6 | % | |||||||||||||
| Redeemers: | |||||||||||||||||
| Third-party publisher redeemers | 18,306 | 15,433 | 19 | % | |||||||||||||
| Direct-to-consumer redeemers | 1,430 | 1,656 | (14) | % | |||||||||||||
| Total redeemers | 19,736 | 17,089 | 15 | % | |||||||||||||
| Redemptions per redeemer: | |||||||||||||||||
| Third-party publisher redemptions per redeemer | 3.9 | 4.0 | (3) | % | |||||||||||||
| Direct-to-consumer redemptions per redeemer | 12.1 | 13.1 | (7) | % | |||||||||||||
| Total redemptions per redeemer | 4.5 | 4.8 | (8) | % | |||||||||||||
| Redemption revenue per redemption: | |||||||||||||||||
| Third-party publisher redemption revenue per redemption | $ | 0.76 | $ | 0.79 | (3) | % | |||||||||||
| Direct-to-consumer redemption revenue per redemption | 1.10 | 1.17 | (6) | % | |||||||||||||
| Total redemption revenue per redemption | $ | 0.83 | $ | 0.89 | (6) | % | |||||||||||
Note that certain figures shown above may not recalculate due to rounding.
First Quarter 2026 Business Highlights:
•Announced a multi-year, exclusive partnership with Uber to deliver Ibotta-powered digital promotions across Uber’s grocery and retail ecosystem in the United States
•Subsequent to quarter-end, we announced that Giant Eagle has agreed to join the Ibotta Performance Network, naming Ibotta as its exclusive provider of digital promotions across its 200+ supermarkets and digital platforms.
Financial Guidance:
Second quarter 2026 outlook summary:
•Revenue of $82 - $86 million, a year-over-year decrease of 2% at the midpoint.
•Adjusted EBITDA of $9 - $12 million, representing a margin of 12.5% at the midpoint.
Guidance for adjusted EBITDA is earnings before interest income, net, provision for (benefit from) income taxes, and depreciation and amortization, and excludes stock-based compensation and other expense, net. We have not reconciled adjusted EBITDA to GAAP net income for our guidance because we do not provide guidance on GAAP net income and would not be able to present the various reconciling cash and non-cash items between the GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures since certain items that impact these measures are uncertain or out of our control, or cannot be reasonably predicted, including share-based compensation expense, without unreasonable effort. The actual amounts of such reconciling items could have a significant impact on the Company's GAAP net income.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
Included within this press release are the non-GAAP financial measures of adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income as a percent of revenue, non-GAAP diluted net income per share and free cash flow that supplement the condensed financial statements of the Company prepared under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The non-GAAP financial information is presented for supplemental informational purposes only and is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Please see the accompanying tables for reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to their nearest GAAP equivalents.
Adjusted EBITDA is earnings before interest income, net, provision for (benefit from) income taxes, and depreciation and amortization, and excludes stock-based compensation, restructuring charges, and other expense, net. Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated as adjusted EBITDA as a percent of revenue. Non-GAAP net income excludes stock-based compensation, restructuring charges, and the related income tax effects. The income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments is the difference between GAAP and non-GAAP income tax expense. Non-GAAP income tax expense is computed on non-GAAP pre-tax income (GAAP pre-tax income adjusted for non-GAAP adjustments). Non-GAAP diluted net income per share is calculated as non-GAAP net income divided by non-GAAP diluted weighted average common
shares outstanding. Free cash flow is defined as cash provided by operating activities, less additions to property and equipment and capitalization of software development costs.
The Company's management believes that these non-GAAP measures can assist investors in evaluating the Company's operational trends, financial performance, and cash-generating capacity. Management believes these non-GAAP measures allow investors to evaluate the Company’s financial performance using some of the same measures as management. Investors are cautioned that there are material limitations associated with the use of non-GAAP financial measures versus their nearest GAAP equivalents. The Company’s definitions may differ from the definitions used by other companies and therefore comparability may be limited. In addition, other companies may not publish these or similar metrics. These non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the comparable GAAP measures, but are included solely for informational and comparative purposes. Non-GAAP financial measures are subject to limitations and should be read only in conjunction with our condensed financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. In light of these limitations, management also reviews the specific items that are excluded from our non-GAAP measures, as well as trends in these items.
First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Webcast and Conference Call Details
| When: | Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. MT/ 4:30 p.m. ET | ||||
| Webcast: | ir.ibotta.com | ||||
Key Business Terms and Notes
Ibotta Performance Network (IPN): A platform that allows clients to deliver digital promotions to consumers via a network of publishers, consisting of our owned properties and third-party publishers.
Redeemer: A consumer who has redeemed at least one digital offer within the time period specified. If a consumer were to redeem on more than one publisher during that period, they would be counted as multiple redeemers. Year-to-date redeemers are calculated as the average of current year quarter-to-date redeemers.
Redemption: A verified purchase of one or more items qualifying for an offer by a client on the IPN.
Redemption Revenue: The Company’s customers promote their products and services to consumers through rewards offered on the IPN. The Company earns a fee per redemption which is recognized in the period in which the redemption occurred. The Company may also charge fees to set up a redemption campaign which are deferred and recognized over the average duration of historical redemption campaigns.
About Ibotta ("I bought a...")
Ibotta (NYSE: IBTA) is a leading provider of digital promotions for CPG brands, reaching over 200 million consumers through a network of publishers called the Ibotta Performance Network (IPN). The IPN allows marketers to influence what people buy, and where and how often they shop – all while paying only when their campaigns directly result in a sale. American shoppers have earned over $2.9 billion through the IPN since 2012. The largest tech IPO in history to come out of Colorado, Ibotta is headquartered in Denver, and is continually listed as a top place to work by The Denver Post and Inc. Magazine.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “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. Any statements relating to expectations concerning matters that are not historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, statements by our CEO and founder about our strategy for 2026 and product capabilities, the increased reach across both third-party e-commerce delivery and traditional grocery, the ongoing strength of the Company’s network and core product offerings, the impact of our new products, like LiveLiftTM, our ability to return to year-over-year growth, and the Company’s financial guidance, such as revenue and adjusted EBITDA. When words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “will”, “outlook” or similar expressions are used, the Company is making forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot give readers any assurance that such expectations will prove correct. These forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those related to the Company’s relatively limited operating history, which makes it difficult to evaluate the Company’s business and prospects, the demands and expectations of clients and the ability to attract and retain clients. The actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. These and other factors are disclosed in the Company’s annual and quarterly reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, available at www.sec.gov. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company does not intend to update any forward-looking statement contained in this press release to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date hereof, except as required by law.
Ibotta, Inc.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(unaudited)
| Three months ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 82,483 | $ | 84,574 | |||||||
Cost of revenue(1) | 19,450 | 17,092 | |||||||||
| Gross profit | 63,033 | 67,482 | |||||||||
Operating expenses(1): | |||||||||||
Sales and marketing(2) | 34,048 | 29,858 | |||||||||
| Research and development | 14,502 | 18,069 | |||||||||
| General and administrative | 23,760 | 21,386 | |||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,555 | 972 | |||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 73,865 | 70,285 | |||||||||
| Loss from operations | (10,832) | (2,803) | |||||||||
| Interest income, net | 1,510 | 3,685 | |||||||||
| Other expense, net | (31) | (399) | |||||||||
| (Loss) income before (provision for) benefit from income taxes | (9,353) | 483 | |||||||||
| (Provision for) benefit from income taxes | (969) | 72 | |||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | (10,322) | $ | 555 | |||||||
| Net (loss) income per share: | |||||||||||
| Basic | $ | (0.43) | $ | 0.02 | |||||||
| Diluted | $ | (0.43) | $ | 0.02 | |||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding: | |||||||||||
| Basic | 24,145,066 | 30,779,430 | |||||||||
| Diluted | 24,145,066 | 33,218,817 | |||||||||
(1)Amounts include stock-based compensation expense as follows (in thousands):
| Three months ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Cost of revenue | $ | 990 | $ | 657 | |||||||
Sales and marketing(2) | 5,790 | 5,129 | |||||||||
| Research and development | 3,206 | 3,147 | |||||||||
| General and administrative | 6,696 | 4,819 | |||||||||
| Total stock-based compensation expense | $ | 16,682 | $ | 13,752 | |||||||
(2)Stock-based compensation expense included in sales and marketing includes common stock warrant expense of $2.2 million recognized during each of the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.
Ibotta, Inc.
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
| March 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| (unaudited) | |||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 164,596 | $ | 186,612 | |||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 183,052 | 208,709 | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 13,353 | 12,604 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 361,001 | 407,925 | |||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 23,212 | 23,434 | |||||||||
| Capitalized software development costs, net | 26,482 | 24,193 | |||||||||
| Equity investment | 4,531 | 4,531 | |||||||||
| Deferred tax assets, net | 53,892 | 54,850 | |||||||||
| Operating lease assets | 9,843 | 9,901 | |||||||||
| Other long-term assets | 961 | 1,077 | |||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 479,922 | $ | 525,911 | |||||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 7,237 | $ | 10,840 | |||||||
| Due to third-party publishers | 106,293 | 107,601 | |||||||||
| Deferred revenue | 2,701 | 2,935 | |||||||||
| User redemption liability | 63,381 | 65,521 | |||||||||
| Accrued expenses | 19,754 | 19,614 | |||||||||
| Other current liabilities | 1,557 | 1,249 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 200,923 | 207,760 | |||||||||
| Long-term liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, long-term | 25,319 | 25,501 | |||||||||
| Unrecognized tax benefits, long-term | 4,701 | 4,999 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | 230,943 | 238,260 | |||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | |||||||||||
| Preferred stock | — | — | |||||||||
| Class A common stock | — | — | |||||||||
| Class B common stock | — | — | |||||||||
| Treasury stock | (312,719) | (267,575) | |||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 708,891 | 692,097 | |||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (147,193) | (136,871) | |||||||||
| Total stockholders' equity | 248,979 | 287,651 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 479,922 | $ | 525,911 | |||||||
Ibotta, Inc.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
| Three months ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Operating activities | |||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | (10,322) | $ | 555 | |||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 2,871 | 2,165 | |||||||||
| Impairment of capitalized software development costs | 139 | 164 | |||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 14,521 | 11,591 | |||||||||
| Common stock warrant expense | 2,161 | 2,161 | |||||||||
| Credit loss expense | 852 | 418 | |||||||||
| Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs | 38 | 38 | |||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 583 | – | |||||||||
| Other | 3 | 4 | |||||||||
| Changes in assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | 24,865 | 14,311 | |||||||||
| Other current and long-term assets | (236) | (23,890) | |||||||||
| Accounts payable | (1,499) | 273 | |||||||||
| Due to third-party publishers | (1,308) | (7,451) | |||||||||
| Accrued expenses | 253 | (3,559) | |||||||||
| Deferred revenue | (234) | 612 | |||||||||
| User redemption liability | (2,140) | (1,525) | |||||||||
| Other current and long-term liabilities | (173) | 23,993 | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 30,374 | 19,860 | |||||||||
| Investing activities | |||||||||||
| Additions to property and equipment | (3,068) | (1,894) | |||||||||
| Additions to capitalized software development costs | (4,020) | (3,074) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment | 27 | — | |||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (7,061) | (4,968) | |||||||||
| Financing activities | |||||||||||
| Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 656 | 3,360 | |||||||||
| Debt issuance costs | – | (2) | |||||||||
| Purchase of treasury stock | (44,832) | (69,778) | |||||||||
| Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards | (1,153) | (629) | |||||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (45,329) | (67,049) | |||||||||
| Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | (22,016) | (52,157) | |||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period | 186,612 | 349,690 | |||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period | $ | 164,596 | $ | 297,533 | |||||||
The following table disaggregates the Company’s third-party publishers and direct-to-consumer revenue by redemption and ad & other revenue:
Supplemental Revenue Detail
| Three months ended March 31, | % Change | ||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands, except percentages) | |||||||||||||||||
| Third-party publishers revenue | |||||||||||||||||
| Redemption revenue | 53,996 | 48,195 | 12 | % | |||||||||||||
| Ad & other revenue | — | — | — | % | |||||||||||||
| Total third-party publishers revenue | 53,996 | 48,195 | 12 | % | |||||||||||||
| Direct-to-consumer revenue | |||||||||||||||||
| Redemption revenue | $ | 19,020 | $ | 25,204 | (25) | % | |||||||||||
| Ad & other revenue | 9,467 | 11,175 | (15) | % | |||||||||||||
| Total direct-to-consumer revenue | 28,487 | 36,379 | (22) | % | |||||||||||||
| Total | |||||||||||||||||
| Redemption revenue | 73,016 | 73,399 | (1) | % | |||||||||||||
| Ad & other revenue | 9,467 | 11,175 | (15) | % | |||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 82,483 | $ | 84,574 | (2) | % | |||||||||||
Non-GAAP Financial Metrics
(In thousands, except shares, per share amounts, and percentages)
The following tables show the Company’s non-GAAP financial metrics reconciled to the comparable GAAP financial metrics included in this release:
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA
| Three months ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | (10,322) | $ | 555 | |||||||
| Add (deduct): | |||||||||||
| Interest income, net | (1,510) | (3,685) | |||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 2,871 | 2,165 | |||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 16,682 | 13,752 | |||||||||
| Restructuring charges | — | 1,559 | |||||||||
| Provision for (benefit from) income taxes | 969 | (72) | |||||||||
| Other expense, net | 31 | 399 | |||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 8,721 | $ | 14,673 | |||||||
| Revenue | $ | 82,483 | $ | 84,574 | |||||||
| Net (loss) income as a percent of revenue | (13) | % | 1 | % | |||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA margin | 11 | % | 17 | % | |||||||
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Net Income
| Three months ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Net (loss) income | $ | (10,322) | $ | 555 | |||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 16,682 | 13,752 | |||||||||
| Restructuring charges | — | 1,559 | |||||||||
| Adjustment for income taxes | (331) | (3,757) | |||||||||
| Non-GAAP net income | $ | 6,029 | $ | 12,109 | |||||||
| Revenue | $ | 82,483 | $ | 84,574 | |||||||
| Net (loss) income as a percent of revenue | (13) | % | 1 | % | |||||||
| Non-GAAP net income as a percent of revenue | 7 | % | 14 | % | |||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted | 24,145,066 | 33,218,817 | |||||||||
Plus: dilutive effect of securities(1) | 1,116,360 | — | |||||||||
| Non-GAAP weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted | 25,261,426 | 33,218,817 | |||||||||
| Net (loss) income per share, diluted | $ | (0.43) | $ | 0.02 | |||||||
| Non-GAAP net income per share, diluted | $ | 0.24 | $ | 0.36 | |||||||
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(1)In periods when the Company incurs a net loss, basic net loss per share is equivalent to diluted net loss per share as the inclusion of all potentially dilutive securities outstanding would have been antidilutive. For purposes of calculating non-GAAP net income per share, the Company adds back the weighted average dilutive effect of securities.
Non-GAAP Financial Metrics
(In thousands, except shares, per share amounts, and percentages)
Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow
| Three months ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 30,374 | $ | 19,860 | |||||||
| Additions to property and equipment | (3,068) | (1,894) | |||||||||
| Additions to capitalized software development costs | (4,020) | (3,074) | |||||||||
| Free cash flow | $ | 23,286 | $ | 14,892 | |||||||
Contact
Corporate Communications
Hilary O’Byrne, hilary.obyrne@ibotta.com
Investor Relations
Shalin Patel, shalin.patel@ibotta.com
FAQ
How did Ibotta (IBTA) perform financially in Q1 2026?
Ibotta reported Q1 2026 revenue of $82.5 million, down 2% year-over-year, and a GAAP net loss of $10.3 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $8.7 million with an 11% margin, and non-GAAP net income was $6.0 million, or a 7% margin.
What were Ibotta (IBTA)’s key user and redemption metrics in Q1 2026?
Total redeemers reached 19.7 million, up 15% year-over-year, while total redemptions rose to 88.0 million, a 6% increase. Third-party publisher redemptions grew 15% to 70.7 million, but direct-to-consumer redemptions declined 20% to 17.3 million.
How much cash flow and free cash flow did Ibotta (IBTA) generate in Q1 2026?
Ibotta generated $30.4 million in cash from operating activities during Q1 2026. After $7.1 million of capital expenditures and capitalized software costs, free cash flow totaled $23.3 million, reflecting strong cash generation relative to reported GAAP losses.
What guidance did Ibotta (IBTA) provide for Q2 2026?
For Q2 2026, Ibotta guided to revenue of $82–$86 million, implying about a 2% year-over-year decline at the midpoint. Adjusted EBITDA is expected between $9 million and $12 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of roughly 12.5% at the midpoint.
What strategic partnerships did Ibotta (IBTA) announce around Q1 2026?
Ibotta announced a multi-year, exclusive partnership with Uber to power digital promotions across Uber’s U.S. grocery and retail ecosystem. It also disclosed that Giant Eagle agreed to join the Ibotta Performance Network, naming Ibotta its exclusive digital promotions provider.
How much stock did Ibotta (IBTA) repurchase in Q1 2026?
During Q1 2026, Ibotta repurchased 1.9 million shares of its common stock for a total of $44.7 million. The average price paid was $22.92 per share, excluding broker commissions and excise tax, reducing the weighted average diluted share count year-over-year.