Profit squeeze but solid cash at Perion (NASDAQ: PERI) after Q1 2026
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Perion Network reported first quarter 2026 revenue of $90.4 million, up 1% from $89.3 million a year earlier, as 21% growth in Search Advertising offset a 4% decline in Advertising Solutions.
GAAP results weakened, with a net loss of $10.0 million compared with a $8.3 million loss, while Adjusted EBITDA fell sharply to $0.5 million from $1.8 million. Non-GAAP net income edged down to $4.8 million and non-GAAP diluted EPS held at $0.11.
Cash generation improved, as net cash from operations reached $6.7 million versus a $7.1 million outflow last year, and adjusted free cash flow was $7.0 million. Perion ended March 31, 2026 with $293.0 million in cash, deposits and marketable securities and reiterated its full-year 2026 guidance, including revenue of $460–$490 million and Contribution ex-TAC of $215–$235 million.
Positive
- Stronger cash generation and liquidity: Net cash from operations improved to $6.7 million from a $7.1 million outflow, adjusted free cash flow reached $7.0 million, and cash, deposits and marketable securities totaled $293.0 million as of March 31, 2026.
- Reiterated full-year 2026 guidance: Management maintained its outlook for 2026 revenue of $460–$490 million and Contribution ex-TAC of $215–$235 million, signaling confidence in the existing full-year plan despite Q1 margin pressure.
Negative
- Sharp profitability deterioration: GAAP net loss widened to $10.0 million from $8.3 million, and Adjusted EBITDA declined 75% to $0.5 million, reducing the Adjusted EBITDA margin on Contribution ex-TAC from 5% to 1%.
- Core advertising softness: Advertising Solutions revenue, which remains 74% of total revenue, fell 4% year-over-year due to declines in the Web channel, heightening reliance on faster-growing CTV and DOOH segments.
Insights
Revenue held steady but profitability eroded, while cash flow and guidance remain solid.
Perion delivered Q1 2026 revenue of $90.4M, up 1% year-over-year. Search Advertising grew 21%, offsetting a 4% decline in Advertising Solutions, which still represents 74% of revenue and remains sensitive to web channel weakness.
Profitability compressed meaningfully. GAAP net loss widened to $10.0M, and Adjusted EBITDA dropped to $0.5M from $1.8M, reducing the Adjusted EBITDA margin on Contribution ex-TAC from 5% to 1%. This reflects higher operating costs despite flat Contribution ex-TAC.
Cash dynamics were more favorable. Net cash from operations swung to an inflow of $6.7M from a $7.1M outflow, and adjusted free cash flow reached $7.0M. Liquidity remained strong with $293.0M in cash, deposits and marketable securities as of March 31, 2026. Management reiterated full-year 2026 guidance, including revenue of $460–$490M and Contribution ex-TAC of $215–$235M, so future quarters will show whether margin pressure eases within that framework.
Key Figures
Key Terms
Contribution ex-TAC financial
Adjusted EBITDA financial
Adjusted free cash flow financial
traffic acquisition costs and media buy financial
Perion One financial
Earnings Snapshot
Perion reiterated full-year 2026 guidance for revenue of $460–$490 million and Contribution ex-TAC of $215–$235 million.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of May 2026
Commission File Number: 000-51694
Perion Network Ltd.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
2 Leonardo Da Vinci Street, 24th Floor
Tel Aviv, Israel 6473309
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐
Explanatory Note
On May 20, 2026, Perion Network Ltd. (the “Registrant” or “Perion”) issued a press release titled “Perion Reports First Quarter 2026 Results”. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 herewith.
The GAAP financial statements tables contained in the press release attached to this Report on Form 6-K are incorporated by reference into the Registrant’s registration statements on Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-262260, 333-266928, 333-272972, 333-279055, 333-282649, 333-284011, 333-287426, and 333-295041).
Signature
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, thereunto duly authorized.
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PERION NETWORK LTD.
By: /s/ Elad Tzubery Name: Elad Tzubery Title: Chief Financial Officer |
Date: May 20, 2026
Exhibit 99.1
Perion Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
CTV spend grew 68%, DOOH spend grew 29%,
Outmax AI Agent spend grew 316% year-over-year
Reiterating 2026 Guidance
New York & Tel Aviv – May 20, 2026 – Perion Network Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: PERI), an advanced technology leader solving for the complexities of digital advertising through AI-native execution infrastructure, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
“During the quarter, we continued to advance the Perion One platform and our Outmax AI Agent technology, with encouraging adoption from customers and new global partnerships. We extended Outmax into a new social channel with its launch on TikTok, and formed an exclusive partnership in Africa, adding a new distribution channel in this high-growth digital advertising market,” said Tal Jacobson, Perion’s CEO.
Mr. Jacobson added, “Perion’s vision is centered on fully integrating AI across every facet of our business. We are leveraging AI not only as the core engine that drives higher ROI and measurable outcomes for our customers, but also internally to streamline our operations, optimize our cost structure, and drive greater efficiency across the company.”
First Quarter 2026 Business and Financial Highlights
| ● | Growth engines performance: |
| o | Outmax AI agent adoption - spend1 increased by 316% YoY |
| o | CTV spend increased 68% YoY |
| o | DOOH spend increased 29% YoY |
| o | Retail Media2 vertical spend increased 27% YoY |
| ● | Perion One spend increased 6% YoY |
| ● | Total revenue of $90.4 million, increased 1% YoY |
| ● | Total contribution ex-TAC remained flat YoY at $39.7 million, with a 44% margin |
| ● | Adjusted EBITDA of $0.5 million |
| ● | Cash flow from operations of $6.7 million, adjusted free cash flow of $7.0 million |
| ● | Repurchased 2.5 million shares for a total of $24.1 million |
| ● | Expanded partnerships and integrations: |
| o | Exclusive Outmax partnership in Africa with Mediamark and McSorely Media |
| o | Outmax AI agent now available for TikTok |
| o | Bouygues Telecom adopts Outmax |
1 On a proforma basis
2 Retail Media revenue includes several media channels, such as CTV, DOOH and others
First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights3
| In millions, except per share data | Three months ended | |||||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | % | ||||||||||
| Advertising Solutions Revenue | $ | 66.7 | $ | 69.7 | (4 | )% | ||||||
| Search Advertising Revenue | $ | 23.7 | $ | 19.6 | 21 | % | ||||||
| Total Revenue | $ | 90.4 | $ | 89.3 | 1 | % | ||||||
| Contribution ex-TAC (Revenue ex-TAC) | $ | 39.7 | $ | 39.7 | 0 | % | ||||||
| GAAP Net loss | $ | (10.0 | ) | $ | (8.3 | ) | (20 | )% | ||||
| Non-GAAP Net Income | $ | 4.8 | $ | 5.4 | (11 | )% | ||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 0.5 | $ | 1.8 | (75 | )% | ||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA to Contribution ex-TAC | 1 | % | 5 | % | ||||||||
| Net Cash from Operations | $ | 6.7 | $ | (7.1 | ) | NM | ||||||
| Adjusted Free Cash Flow | $ | 7.0 | $ | (6.1 | ) | NM | ||||||
| GAAP Diluted EPS | $ | (0.26 | ) | $ | (0.19 | ) | (37 | )% | ||||
| Non-GAAP Diluted EPS | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.11 | 0 | % | ||||||
3 Contribution ex-TAC, non-GAAP Net Income, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Free Cash Flow and non-GAAP Diluted EPS are non-GAAP measures. See below reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures. Numbers may not add up due to rounding.
Financial Outlook for Full-Year 20264
Based on current expectations, the Company is reiterating its full-year 2026 outlook ranges:
| ● | Contribution ex-TAC5 of $215 to $235 million |
| ● | Adjusted EBITDA5 of $50 to $54 million |
Share Repurchase Program
| ● | During the first quarter of 2026, the Company repurchased a total of 2.5 million shares for a total amount of $24.1 million |
| ● | As of March 31, 2026, under the authorized $200 million share repurchase plan, the Company repurchased a total of 15.3 million shares for a total amount of $142.2 million |
Financial Comparison for the First Quarter of 2026
Revenue: Revenue increased by 1% to $90.4 million in the first quarter of 2026 from $89.3 million in the first quarter of 2025. Advertising Solutions revenue decreased 4% year-over-year, accounting for 74% of revenue, primarily due to decline in our Web channel, partially offset by an increase in CTV and Digital Out of Home channels. Search Advertising revenue increased by 21% year-over-year, accounting for 26% of revenue.
Traffic Acquisition Costs and Media Buy (“TAC”): TAC amounted to $50.7 million, or 56% of revenue, in the first quarter of 2026, compared with $49.7 million, or 56% of revenue, in the first quarter of 2025.
GAAP Net Loss: GAAP net loss was $10.0 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared with $8.3 million in the first quarter of 2025.
Non-GAAP Net Income: Non-GAAP net income was $4.8 million, or 5% of revenue, in the first quarter of 2026, compared with $5.4 million, or 6% of revenue, in the first quarter of 2025. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP net income is included in this press release.
Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA was $0.5 million, or 1% of revenue and 1% of Contribution ex-TAC in the first quarter of 2026, compared with $1.8 million, or 2% of revenue and 5% of Contribution ex-TAC in the first quarter of 2025. A reconciliation of GAAP income from operations to Adjusted EBITDA is included in this press release.
4 We have not provided an outlook for GAAP Income from operations or reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA guidance to GAAP Income from operations, the closest corresponding GAAP measure, because we do not provide guidance for certain of the reconciling items on a consistent basis due to the variability and complexity of these items, including but not limited to the measures and effects of our stock-based compensation expenses directly impacted by unpredictable fluctuation in our share price and amortization in connection with future acquisitions. Hence, we are unable to quantify these amounts without unreasonable efforts.
5 Contribution ex-TAC, non-GAAP Net Income, Adjusted EBITDA and non-GAAP Diluted EPS are non-GAAP measures. See below reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures.
Cash Flow from Operations: Net cash provided by operating activities in the first quarter of 2026 was $6.7 million, compared with net cash used in operating activities of $7.1 million in the first quarter of 2025.
Net cash: As of March 31, 2026, cash and cash equivalents, short-term bank deposits and marketable securities, amounted to $293.0 million, compared with $312.9 million as of December 31, 2025.
Conference Call
Perion’s management will host a conference call to discuss the results at 8:30 a.m. ET today:
Registration link: https://perion-q1-2026-earnings-call.open-exchange.net
A replay of the call and a transcript will be available within approximately 24 hours of the live event on Perion’s website.
About Perion Network Ltd.
Perion helps brands, agencies, and retailers maximize the value of their advertising investments with advanced AI and creative technologies. Its unified platform, Perion One, bridges media, data, and performance across digital channels to deliver superior results in an increasingly complex advertising environment.
For more information, visit www.perion.com
Non-GAAP Measures
Non-GAAP financial measures consist of GAAP financial measures adjusted to exclude certain items. This press release includes certain non-GAAP measures, including Contribution ex-TAC, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted free cash flow, Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share.
Contribution ex-TAC presents revenue reduced by traffic acquisition costs and media buy, reflecting a portion of our revenue that must be directly passed to publishers or advertisers and presents our revenue excluding such items. We believe Contribution ex-TAC is a useful measure in assessing the performance of the Company because it facilitates a consistent comparison against our core business without considering the impact of traffic acquisition costs and media buy related to revenue reported on a gross basis.
Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”) is defined as GAAP income (loss) from operations excluding stock-based compensation expenses, retention and other acquisition-related expenses, unusual legal costs, gains and losses recognized with respect to changes in fair value of contingent consideration, amortization of acquired intangible assets, restructuring costs and other charges as well as depreciation.
Adjusted free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by (or used in) operating activities less cash used for the purchase of property and equipment, net of sales and capitalized software development costs, but excluding the purchase of property and equipment related to our new corporate headquarter office, the portion of the cash payment of contingent consideration in excess of the acquisition date fair value and retention payment related to acquisitions, as we do not view either of those expenses as reflective of our normal on-going expenses. It is important to note that these expenses are in fact cash expenditures.
Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share are defined as GAAP net income (loss) and GAAP net earnings (loss) per share excluding stock-based compensation expenses, amortization of acquired intangible assets and the related taxes thereon, retention and other acquisition-related expenses, unusual legal costs, gains and losses recognized with respect to changes in fair value of contingent consideration, restructuring costs and other charges as well as foreign exchange gains and losses associated with ASC-842.
The purpose of such adjustments is to give an indication of our performance exclusive of non-cash charges and other items that are considered by management to be outside of our core operating results. These non-GAAP measures are among the primary factors management uses in planning for and forecasting future periods. Furthermore, the non-GAAP measures are regularly used internally to understand, manage and evaluate our business and make operating decisions, and we believe that they are useful to investors as a consistent and comparable measure of the ongoing performance of our business. However, our non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. Additionally, these non-GAAP financial measures may differ materially from the non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Due to the high variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections of some of the information excluded from these projected measures, together with some of the excluded information not being ascertainable or accessible, we are unable to quantify certain amounts that would be required for such presentation without unreasonable effort. Consequently, no reconciliation of the forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures is included in this press release. A reconciliation between results on a GAAP and non-GAAP basis is provided in the last table of this press release.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains historical information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the safe- harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the business, financial condition and results of operations of Perion. The words “will,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “should,” “estimate” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views, assumptions and expectations of Perion with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements. Many factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Perion to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, or financial information, including, but not limited to, political, economic and other developments (including the current war between Israel and Hamas and other armed groups in the region), the failure to realize the anticipated benefits of companies and businesses we acquired and may acquire in the future, risks entailed in integrating the companies and businesses we acquire, including employee retention and customer acceptance, the risk that such transactions will divert management and other resources from the ongoing operations of the business or otherwise disrupt the conduct of those businesses, and general risks associated with the business of Perion including, loss of, or reduction in our business with, key customers or other partners that are material to our business, the impact of the rapid development and broad adoption of generative AI on our business, the transformation in our strategy, intended to unify our business units under the Perion brand (Perion One), intense and frequent changes in the markets in which the businesses operate and in general economic and business conditions (including the fluctuation of our share price), armed conflicts with Iran and other parties, the outcome of any pending or future proceedings against Perion, data breaches, cyber-attacks and other similar incidents, unpredictable sales cycles, competitive pressures, market acceptance of new products and of the Perion One strategy, changes in applicable laws and regulations as well as industry self-regulation, negative or unexpected tax consequences, inability to meet efficiency and cost reduction objectives, changes in business strategy and various other factors, whether referenced or not referenced in this press release. We urge you to consider those factors, together with the other risks and uncertainties described in our most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 16, 2026, and our other reports filed with the SEC, in evaluating our forward-looking statements and other risks and uncertainties that may affect Perion and its results of operations. Perion does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Contact Information:
Perion Network Ltd.
Dudi Musler, VP of Investor Relations
+972 (54) 7876785
dudim@perion.com
PERION NETWORK LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
In thousands (except share and per share data)
| Three months ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||
| Revenue | ||||||||
| Advertising Solutions | $ | 66,703 | $ | 69,705 | ||||
| Search Advertising | 23,671 | 19,637 | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 90,374 | 89,342 | ||||||
| Costs and Expenses | ||||||||
| Cost of revenue | 12,318 | 12,341 | ||||||
| Traffic acquisition costs and media buy | 50,695 | 49,681 | ||||||
| Research and development | 6,949 | 8,452 | ||||||
| Selling and marketing | 21,367 | 17,725 | ||||||
| General and administrative | 9,408 | 9,376 | ||||||
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration | 225 | - | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 4,900 | 3,472 | ||||||
| Restructuring costs and other charges | - | 1,322 | ||||||
| Total Costs and Expenses | 105,862 | 102,369 | ||||||
| Loss from Operations | (15,488 | ) | (13,027 | ) | ||||
| Financial income, net | 2,277 | 3,407 | ||||||
| Loss before Taxes on income | (13,211 | ) | (9,620 | ) | ||||
| Tax benefit | 3,210 | 1,274 | ||||||
| Net loss | $ | (10,001 | ) | $ | (8,346 | ) | ||
| Net loss per Share | ||||||||
| Basic | $ | (0.26 | ) | $ | (0.19 | ) | ||
| Diluted | $ | (0.26 | ) | $ | (0.19 | ) | ||
| Weighted average number of shares | ||||||||
| Basic | 39,102,892 | 44,866,925 | ||||||
| Diluted | 39,102,892 | 44,866,925 | ||||||
PERION NETWORK LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
In thousands
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | (Audited) | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current Assets | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 52,057 | $ | 89,997 | ||||
| Restricted cash | 1,184 | 1,176 | ||||||
| Short-term bank deposits | 173,354 | 151,030 | ||||||
| Marketable securities | 67,560 | 71,877 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 150,779 | 187,871 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 25,433 | 17,830 | ||||||
| Total Current Assets | 470,367 | 519,781 | ||||||
| Long-Term Assets | ||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 14,152 | 11,685 | ||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 16,297 | 17,171 | ||||||
| Goodwill and intangible assets, net | 351,084 | 355,235 | ||||||
| Deferred taxes | 13,724 | 9,266 | ||||||
| Other assets | 567 | 620 | ||||||
| Total Long-Term Assets | 395,824 | 393,977 | ||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 866,191 | $ | 913,758 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current Liabilities | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 113,888 | $ | 129,882 | ||||
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 33,987 | 37,821 | ||||||
| Short-term operating lease liability | 1,663 | 2,324 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue | 1,173 | 1,206 | ||||||
| Short-term payment obligation related to acquisitions | 16,938 | 17,348 | ||||||
| Total Current Liabilities | 167,649 | 188,581 | ||||||
| Long-Term Liabilities | ||||||||
| Payment obligation related to acquisition | 10,499 | 10,383 | ||||||
| Long-term operating lease liability | 19,743 | 20,034 | ||||||
| Deferred taxes | 7,109 | 7,397 | ||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 11,633 | 11,357 | ||||||
| Total Long-Term Liabilities | 48,984 | 49,171 | ||||||
| Total Liabilities | 216,633 | 237,752 | ||||||
| Shareholders' equity | ||||||||
| Ordinary shares | 327 | 341 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 471,697 | 487,716 | ||||||
| Treasury shares at cost | (1,002 | ) | (1,002 | ) | ||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss) | (147 | ) | 267 | |||||
| Retained earnings | 178,683 | 188,684 | ||||||
| Total Shareholders' Equity | 649,558 | 676,006 | ||||||
| Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | $ | 866,191 | $ | 913,758 | ||||
PERION NETWORK LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
In thousands
| Three months ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (10,001 | ) | $ | (8,346 | ) | ||
| Adjustments required to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 4,900 | 3,472 | ||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 8,020 | 7,587 | ||||||
| Foreign currency translation | 3 | 10 | ||||||
| Accrued interest, net | 3,321 | 2,914 | ||||||
| Deferred taxes, net | (4,749 | ) | 3,318 | |||||
| Accrued severance pay, net | 71 | (998 | ) | |||||
| Restructuring costs and other charges | - | 1,322 | ||||||
| Gain from sale of property and equipment | (12 | ) | (24 | ) | ||||
| Net changes in operating assets and liabilities | 5,102 | (16,305 | ) | |||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | 6,655 | $ | (7,050 | ) | |||
| Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment, net of sales | (251 | ) | (1,698 | ) | ||||
| Capitalized software development costs | (2,118 | ) | - | |||||
| Investment in marketable securities, net of sales | 4,170 | 11,571 | ||||||
| Short-term deposits, net | (22,324 | ) | (1,983 | ) | ||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | $ | (20,523 | ) | $ | 7,890 | |||
| Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||||
| Proceeds from exercise of stock-based compensation | 33 | 17 | ||||||
| Repurchase of shares for retirement | (24,086 | ) | (6,501 | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | $ | (24,053 | ) | $ | (6,484 | ) | ||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | (11 | ) | 144 | |||||
| Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | (37,932 | ) | (5,500 | ) | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 91,173 | 157,362 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 53,241 | $ | 151,862 | ||||
PERION NETWORK LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS
In thousands
| Three months ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 90,374 | $ | 89,342 | ||||
| Traffic acquisition costs and media buy | 50,695 | 49,681 | ||||||
| Contribution ex-TAC | $ | 39,679 | $ | 39,661 | ||||
| Three months ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| GAAP loss from Operations | $ | (15,488 | ) | $ | (13,027 | ) | ||
| Stock-based compensation expenses | 8,020 | 7,587 | ||||||
| Retention and other acquisition related expenses | 2,550 | 1,878 | ||||||
| Unusual legal costs | 248 | 564 | ||||||
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration | 225 | - | ||||||
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 4,152 | 2,914 | ||||||
| Restructuring costs and other charges | - | 1,322 | ||||||
| Depreciation | 748 | 558 | ||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 455 | $ | 1,796 | ||||
PERION NETWORK LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS
In thousands (except share and per share data)
| Three months ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| GAAP Net loss | $ | (10,001 | ) | $ | (8,346 | ) | ||
| Stock-based compensation expenses | 8,020 | 7,587 | ||||||
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 4,152 | 2,914 | ||||||
| Retention and other acquisition related expenses | 2,550 | 1,878 | ||||||
| Unusual legal costs | 248 | 564 | ||||||
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration | 225 | - | ||||||
| Restructuring costs and other charges | - | 1,322 | ||||||
| Foreign exchange losses (gains) associated with ASC-842 | 94 | (361 | ) | |||||
| Taxes on the above items | (505 | ) | (188 | ) | ||||
| Non-GAAP Net Income | $ | 4,783 | $ | 5,370 | ||||
| Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.11 | ||||
| Shares used in computing non-GAAP diluted earnings per share | 43,154,462 | 49,056,439 | ||||||
PERION NETWORK LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS
In thousands
| Three months ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ | 6,655 | $ | (7,050 | ) | |||
| Purchases of property and equipment, net of sales | (251 | ) | (1,698 | ) | ||||
| Capitalized software development costs | (2,118 | ) | - | |||||
| Free cash flow | $ | 4,286 | $ | (8,748 | ) | |||
| Purchase of property and equipment related to our new corporate headquarter office | - | 1,337 | ||||||
| Retention payment related to acquisitions | 2,700 | 1,3006 | ||||||
| Adjusted free cash flow | $ | 6,986 | $ | (6,111 | ) | |||
6 An acquisition-related retention payment in the amount of $1.3M was made in Q1 2025. We have added this item back in our calculation of free cash flow, as we do not consider it indicative of ongoing operating performance absent acquisition activity.
PERION NETWORK LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FULL YEAR 2026 GUIDANCE
In thousands
| Low | High | |||||||
| Revenue | $ | 460 | $ | 490 | ||||
| Traffic acquisition costs and media buy | 245 | 255 | ||||||
| Contribution ex-TAC | $ | 215 | $ | 235 | ||||