Perion Network Reports 2025 Net Loss and Revenue Decline Amid Strategic AI Transition

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Perion Network reported a net loss of $7.9 million and a 12% revenue decline for 2025, primarily due to a sharp drop in search advertising, despite growth in its advertising solutions and a strategic pivot to AI-native platforms.

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• Shift to Net Loss and Revenue Decline

  Perion Network reported a net loss of $7.9 million for the fiscal year 2025, a significant reversal from the $12.6 million net income in 2024. Total revenue decreased by 12% to $439.9 million from $498.3 million in 2024.

• Search Advertising Revenue Plummets

  Search Advertising revenue experienced a substantial 44% decrease, falling to $91.0 million in 2025 from $162.7 million in 2024, attributed to changes by Microsoft Bing and the expiration of their legacy agreement. The company is transitioning its search operations to primarily work with Yahoo starting in 2026.

• Growth in Advertising Solutions and AI Pivot

  The Advertising Solutions segment grew by 4% to $348.9 million, driven by a 42% increase in CTV and a 36% increase in Digital Out of Home (DOOH) revenue. The company is strategically focusing on its 'Perion One' AI-native execution platform and 'Outmax' AI agent, including the acquisition of AI platform Greenbids SAS in May 2025 for $49.6 million.

• Significant Share Repurchase Program

  Perion executed $71.2 million in share repurchases during 2025, contributing to a total of $118.1 million repurchased under a $200 million authorized program as of December 31, 2025.

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Perion Network Ltd. reported a significant financial downturn for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, with a net loss of $7.9 million compared to a net income of $12.6 million in 2024. Total revenue decreased by 12% to $439.9 million. This decline was primarily driven by a substantial 44% decrease in Search Advertising revenue, largely due to changes in Microsoft Bing's advertising mechanisms and the expiration of their legacy agreement, with a transition to Yahoo for search operations starting in 2026. However, the company's Advertising Solutions segment showed resilience, growing by 4% to $348.9 million, fueled by strong performance in Connected TV (CTV) and Digital Out of Home (DOOH) channels. The company is actively pursuing a strategic transformation, unifying its offerings under the 'Perion One' AI-native execution platform and leveraging its proprietary 'Outmax' AI agent, which includes the acquisition of Greenbids SAS in May 2025 for $49.6 million. Additionally, Perion continued its share repurchase program, executing $71.2 million in repurchases during 2025 as part of a $200 million authorized program. The company also disclosed ongoing putative class action and derivative lawsuits related to its search advertising business, adding a layer of legal risk.