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SEC filingQ1 delivered accelerating profitability with operating income up 131% to $15.6M, driven by operating leverage on 9.6% revenue growth to $180.8M, despite negative free cash flow from higher capex.
DoubleVerify reported Q1 FY2026 revenue of $180.8 million, up 9.6% from $165.1 million in the prior year quarter. This growth reflects higher volume of Media Transactions Measured by our solutions, which drives revenue from advertising customers, alongside supply-side contracts featuring minimum guarantees or tiered pricing. The business model ties topline performance directly to measurement activity and partner arrangements, enabling scalable expansion as advertiser demand for verification services persists.
Gross profit reached $147.7 million, a 10.1% increase from $134.1 million, sustaining a robust 81.7% margin. This stability occurred despite elevated data services and hosting expenses from increased transaction volume, compounded by growth in Activation revenue that triggered higher partner costs through revenue-sharing deals. These dynamics highlight the efficiency of our platform, where core measurement capabilities generate high-margin recurring value even as variable costs scale with activity.
Operating income advanced sharply to $15.6 million, up 131.2% from $6.8 million, expanding the operating margin to 8.6%. This surge demonstrates operating leverage, as fixed cost structures amplified the impact of revenue and gross profit gains. Management's focus on GAAP results underscores disciplined expense control amid growth, positioning the company to convert topline momentum into bottom-line strength.
Net income climbed 171.5% to $6.4 million, lifting diluted EPS to $0.04 from $0.01. The tripling in per-share earnings reflects broad profitability improvements flowing through the income statement. Investors benefit from this trajectory, signaling enhanced shareholder value creation through core operations.
Cash generation showed mixed signals, with net cash from operating activities at $4.2 million versus $37.7 million last year. Trade receivables fluctuated with sales growth and cash receipt timing from customers, contributing to working capital usage. Capital expenditures rose to $10.5 million from $6.3 million, supporting platform investments, which alongside operations yielded negative free cash flow of -$6.4 million. Operations remain financed primarily through cash generated from activities, maintaining liquidity for strategic priorities as outlined in management discussion.