Nexxen Reports Mixed Q4, Strong FY25 Results, Guides for 8-10% Growth in 2026, and Approves New $40M Share Repurchase Program

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Nexxen reported mixed Q4 2025 results but achieved modest full-year growth, issued positive 2026 guidance, and authorized a new $40 million share repurchase program, signaling confidence in future performance.

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• Full Year 2025 Financial Performance

  Reported Contribution ex-TAC of $353.1 million (up 3% year-over-year) and programmatic revenue of $340.6 million (up 5% year-over-year), meeting updated guidance despite a softer Q4.

• Positive Full Year 2026 Guidance

  Projected Contribution ex-TAC in the range of $375-$390 million (approx. 8% growth at midpoint) and programmatic revenue of $367-$381 million (approx. 10% growth at midpoint), with Adjusted EBITDA also expected to grow by 10%.

• New $40 Million Share Repurchase Program Approved

  Authorized a new share repurchase program for up to $40 million, scheduled to commence upon completion of the current program, following $10.8 million in repurchases during Q4 2025.

• Strategic Partnerships and Product Innovation

  Expanded partnership with V (formerly VIDAA) for exclusive monetization rights and global ACR data access, increased adoption of its programmatic Smart TV home screen ad activation solution, and launched Nexxen Sports and Curated Marketplace.

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Nexxen International reported a mixed fourth quarter for 2025 with declines in Contribution ex-TAC and Adjusted EBITDA, but full-year 2025 results showed modest growth. The company provided positive financial guidance for full year 2026, projecting approximately 8-10% growth in Contribution ex-TAC, programmatic revenue, and Adjusted EBITDA at the midpoint. This forward-looking optimism is a key driver for investor sentiment. Additionally, the approval of a new $40 million share repurchase program, following $10.8 million in repurchases during Q4 2025, signals strong management confidence and a commitment to shareholder returns. Strategic initiatives, including an expanded partnership with V and the adoption of its programmatic Smart TV home screen solution, are expected to bolster long-term growth and diversify revenue streams.