Bandwidth Inc. Authorizes $80M Share Repurchase Program and Reports Improved Adjusted EBITDA in Annual Filing

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Bandwidth Inc. announced an $80 million share repurchase program and reported improved Adjusted EBITDA and operating loss in its annual 10-K, alongside a $27.4 million convertible note repurchase.

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• Authorizes $80 Million Share Repurchase Program

  The Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $80.0 million of Class A common stock, effective February 19, 2026. This represents a significant capital allocation decision, approximately 20% of the company's current market capitalization.

• Reports Improved Adjusted EBITDA and Operating Loss for 2025

  Adjusted EBITDA increased to $93.264 million in 2025 from $82.061 million in 2024, and the operating loss improved to $(14.369) million in 2025 from $(20.059) million in 2024, indicating operational efficiency gains.

• Repurchases $27.4 Million in Convertible Notes

  In February 2025, the company repurchased approximately $27.4 million aggregate principal amount of its 2026 Convertible Notes for $26.1 million in cash, reducing near-term debt obligations and resulting in a $1.1 million gain on extinguishment of debt.

• Mixed Revenue and Net Loss Performance

  Total revenue increased modestly by 1% to $753.817 million in 2025, while net loss increased to $(12.912) million from $(6.524) million in 2024. The net retention rate declined to 98% in 2025, primarily due to lower political messaging activity post-election.

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Bandwidth Inc.'s annual 10-K filing reveals a significant capital allocation strategy, with the Board authorizing an $80 million share repurchase program on the same day as the filing. This represents a substantial commitment to returning value to shareholders, especially for a company of its market capitalization. Additionally, the company reported an improved Adjusted EBITDA of $93.264 million for 2025, up from $82.061 million in 2024, and a reduced operating loss. While the net loss increased and net retention rate declined, these are partially attributed to the cyclical nature of political messaging revenue. The repurchase of $27.4 million in convertible notes further strengthens the balance sheet. Investors should view these capital management decisions and operational improvements as positive signals for the company's financial health and future outlook.