Perion's Q2 2026: Revenue Slips 5%, Guidance Tightens, and $24.5M in Shares Bought Back

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Perion Network's Q2 2026 revenue fell 5% year-over-year to $98.2M, accompanied by a GAAP net loss of $6.8M. The company tightened its full-year guidance, bought back $24.5M in shares, and pointed to momentum in CTV, DOOH, and retail media.

check_boxKey Events · Earnings and Guidance · PERI

• Q2 Revenue Declines 5%

  Total revenue dropped to $98.2M from $103.0M a year ago, as a 5% contraction in Advertising Solutions weighed on the top line. Contribution ex-TAC came in at $42.3M, down 11%.

• GAAP Net Loss Widens

  The GAAP net loss deepened to $6.8M ($0.18/share) from a $3.5M loss a year ago, partly reflecting $2.5M in restructuring charges. On a non-GAAP basis, net income reached $3.9M ($0.09/share).

• Full-Year Guidance Narrowed

  Management tightened the contribution ex-TAC outlook to $215-$225M (previously $215-$235M) and adjusted EBITDA to $51-$53M (from $50-$54M), implying a meaningful second-half ramp.

• Share Repurchase Continues

  During Q2, 2.7M shares were repurchased for $24.5M, lifting cumulative buybacks to 18.0M shares for $166.8M under the $200M authorization.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · PERI · Technology

A 5% revenue decline to $98.2M and a GAAP net loss of $6.8M headline the quarter, yet the company's decision to narrow full-year guidance toward the upper end of prior ranges signals confidence in a second-half rebound. Adjusted EBITDA of $2.8M and non-GAAP EPS of $0.09 underscore persistent profitability headwinds, though the $24.5M share repurchase and a $267.8M cash cushion provide downside support. The projected acceleration hinges on strategic CTV, DOOH, and retail media wins, alongside ongoing cost restructuring.