The chart below shows how RDDT performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, RDDT sees a -0.81% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +12.84% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.47%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Q4 Revenue Surge: Total revenue in Q4 grew 71% year over year to $428 million, with advertising revenue increasing 60% year over year, driven by broad-based strength across objectives, channels, verticals, and geographies.
Strong Profitability and Cost Management: GAAP net income reached $71 million in Q4, with adjusted EBITDA hitting $154 million, demonstrating strong profitability and effective cost management.
Margin Improvement and Profitability: Gross margins improved to 92.6% in Q4, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 36%, reflecting efficient operations and scaling profitability.
International Ad Revenue Surge: International ad revenue grew 77% year over year, marking the fastest growth in over two years, indicating successful expansion efforts in global markets.
User Engagement Growth: Daily Active User Queries (DAUQs) reached 101.7 million, representing a 39% year-over-year growth, with logged-in users increasing by 27%, showcasing strong user engagement and growth.
Negative
Annual Net Loss Analysis: Total net loss for the full year 2024 was $484 million, primarily driven by a $595 million accounting charge related to stock-based compensation, indicating significant financial strain despite quarterly profitability.
Cost Management Challenges: In Q4, total adjusted costs grew by 21%, which could signal potential challenges in cost management as the company scales its operations and invests in growth initiatives.
Google Search Traffic Volatility: Despite a strong Q4, the company experienced volatility in traffic from Google Search due to an algorithm change, which could impact future user engagement and revenue generation.
Stock-Based Compensation Impact: Stock-based compensation in Q4 was $97 million, representing about 23% of revenue, suggesting a high cost structure that may affect profitability if not managed effectively.
Stock-Based Compensation Impact: The company anticipates slightly elevated sequential stock-based compensation costs in Q1 2025 due to higher employer taxes, which could further pressure margins in the upcoming quarter.
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