IAC Reports Mixed Q1 Results Amidst Major Corporate Overhaul, $111M Share Buyback, and New 2026 Guidance

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IAC Inc. reported mixed Q1 2026 results with declining revenue and Adjusted EBITDA but improved net loss and positive free cash flow, while detailing the financial impact of its corporate overhaul, including $40M in annual operating expense savings and a $111M share repurchase.

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• Mixed Q1 2026 Financial Performance

  Reported Q1 2026 revenue of $422.9 million (down 12% year-over-year) and Adjusted EBITDA of $2.7 million (down 93%), but net loss narrowed to $71.9 million and Free Cash Flow improved to a positive $2.0 million.

• Corporate Overhaul and Name Change Detailed

  Provided financial specifics of the corporate overhaul, including an expected name change to 'People Incorporated' (NASDAQ: PPLI) and projected annual run-rate operating expense savings of $40 million and $20-$25 million in reduced stock-based compensation.

• Executive Leadership Transition

  Announced the departure of EVP, COO & CFO Christopher Halpin and EVP, CLO Kendall Handler in August, with Neil Vogel expected to become CEO and Tim Quinn CFO of People Incorporated after Q2 2026 earnings.

• Significant Capital Allocation

  Repurchased 2.9 million common shares for $111 million since Q4 2025 earnings and purchased an additional 1.0 million MGM shares for $37 million in Q1 2026. Also completed the sale of Care.com for $296 million in net proceeds.

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IAC Inc. reported a mixed first quarter, with overall revenue and Adjusted EBITDA declining significantly, but a narrowed net loss and a shift to positive free cash flow. The filing provides crucial financial details of the previously announced corporate overhaul, including expected annual run-rate operating expense savings of $40 million and $20-$25 million in reduced stock-based compensation. This strategic shift involves the company changing its name to 'People Incorporated' and consolidating corporate functions, alongside executive leadership changes. The core People Inc. Digital segment demonstrated strong growth, with revenue up 8% and Adjusted EBITDA up 20%. Furthermore, the company engaged in substantial capital allocation, repurchasing $111 million of its common shares and acquiring additional MGM shares. The provided 2026 guidance offers a forward-looking perspective on the company's financial trajectory post-restructuring. Investors should monitor the execution of the corporate overhaul and the performance of the People Inc. segment as the company transitions.