Ibotta Beats Q2 Guidance, Returns to Growth; Guides Q3 Revenue Up 6%

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Ibotta beat Q2 guidance with revenue of $88.9M (+3% YoY) and adjusted EBITDA of $16.5M, returning to growth ahead of schedule. Q3 guidance calls for 6% revenue growth at the midpoint.

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• Q2 Revenue Beats High End of Guidance

  Revenue of $88.9 million grew 3% year-over-year, exceeding the upper end of the guidance range, driven by a 10% increase in redemption revenue to $80.2 million.

• Adjusted EBITDA Exceeds Expectations

  Adjusted EBITDA of $16.5 million (18.6% margin) surpassed the high end of guidance, though down 7% from $17.9 million a year ago.

• Q3 Guidance Implies 6% Revenue Growth

  Management guided Q3 revenue to $86-90 million, a 6% year-over-year increase at the midpoint, with adjusted EBITDA of $12-14 million (14.8% margin).

• $23 Million in Share Repurchases

  The company repurchased 0.7 million shares for $23.0 million at an average price of $32.33 per share, continuing its buyback program.

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Ibotta delivered Q2 results that exceeded the high end of its own guidance on both revenue and adjusted EBITDA, returning to top-line growth one quarter ahead of schedule. Revenue grew 3% year-over-year to $88.9 million, driven by a 10% jump in redemption revenue as advertiser offer supply increased. The company posted a net loss of $1.2 million, but non-GAAP net income was $11.7 million. Management guided Q3 revenue to $86-90 million, implying 6% growth at the midpoint, and adjusted EBITDA of $12-14 million. The quarter also saw $23 million in share repurchases and the announcement of new partnerships with Uber, Giant Eagle, and 7-Eleven, signaling expanding distribution. Against a backdrop of recent insider selling and a net loss, the return to growth and upbeat guidance are a positive signal, though profitability remains under pressure.