Fiverr Exceeds Q1 Expectations, Raises Full-Year Adjusted EBITDA Guidance

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Fiverr reported Q1 results exceeding guidance, with Adjusted EBITDA up 16.5% year-over-year, and raised its full-year Adjusted EBITDA outlook, signaling strong operational execution and a successful pivot to higher-value work.

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• Exceeded Q1 Financial Guidance

  Fiverr reported Q1 2026 revenue of $105.5 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $22.6 million, both exceeding the midpoint of its previously issued guidance.

• Raised Full-Year Adjusted EBITDA Guidance

  The company raised its full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to a range of $64 million to $80 million, while reiterating its revenue guidance.

• Strong Profitability Improvement

  Adjusted EBITDA increased by 16.5% year-over-year to $22.6 million, with Adjusted EBITDA margin improving by 330 basis points to 21.4%.

• Strategic Shift to High-Value Work

  Annual spend per buyer increased by 15.4% to $356, driven by double-digit growth in projects over $1,000, despite a 17.8% decline in annual active buyers.

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Fiverr International reported strong first-quarter results, surpassing its own guidance for both revenue and Adjusted EBITDA. The company's strategic pivot towards higher-value work is evident, with a notable 15.4% increase in annual spend per buyer, despite a decline in overall active buyers. This indicates a successful shift in focus towards more profitable engagements. The decision to raise full-year Adjusted EBITDA guidance signals management's confidence in continued operational efficiency and profitability, even as revenue growth remains modest. Investors should view this as a positive indicator of the company's ability to execute its transformation strategy and improve financial health.