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SEC filingRevenue grew 25% to $88.5M, with net loss narrowing 62% to -$455K and positive free cash flow of $2.6M, driven by operating leverage and cash flow improvement.
Revenue for the first quarter of 2026 was $88.5 million, a 25% increase compared to $70.6 million in the same period last year. This growth reflects continued momentum in programmatic advertising and the adoption of ViantAI, our AI-powered campaign management platform. While specific vertical growth rates are not disclosed, the increase was broad-based across customer segments.
Net loss narrowed 62% to -$455,000 from -$1.2 million, driven by improved operating performance and a larger income tax benefit. Diluted loss per share improved to -$0.03 from -$0.07. The company continues to progress toward profitability, with non-GAAP net income (loss) and adjusted EBITDA as key internal metrics used by management to evaluate performance.
Management did not provide quantitative guidance but emphasized continued investment in ViantAI, CTV capabilities, and sales force expansion. The company believes it is well-positioned to benefit from the secular shift to programmatic advertising and the growing adoption of AI-driven campaign management. Key risks include macroeconomic uncertainty (inflation, tariffs, geopolitical events), potential changes in browser and mobile operating system policies affecting data collection, and the competitive landscape dominated by larger players like Google, Amazon, and The Trade Desk. The recent acquisition of TVision (closed May 1, 2026) expands Viant into audience measurement, adding panel-based attention metrics, but also introduces integration risks and ongoing patent litigation with Nielsen. Overall, the quarter demonstrates that Viant is gaining traction with its differentiated platform and AI capabilities, while improving profitability and cash generation.