SEMrush Reports Q4 & Full-Year 2025 Results Amidst Pending Adobe Acquisition

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SEMrush Holdings, Inc. reported mixed Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results, including a GAAP net loss but strong non-GAAP operating income and cash flow, with significant growth in AI products and its Enterprise platform, as the company prepares for its acquisition by Adobe.

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• Q4 & Full-Year 2025 Financials

  Reported Q4 revenue of $117.7 million (up 15% YoY) and full-year revenue of $443.6 million (up 18% YoY).

• Mixed Profitability

  Posted a GAAP net loss of $(11.1) million for Q4 and $(19.0) million for the full year, but achieved non-GAAP operating income of $15.0 million for Q4 and $53.3 million for the full year.

• Strong Cash Flow & ARR

  Generated $14.9 million in Q4 operating cash flow and $59.6 million for the full year. Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) reached $471.4 million, up 15% year-over-year.

• Growth in Key Segments

  AI products ARR grew to $38 million and Enterprise platform ARR to $37 million, significantly contributing to overall growth.

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This 8-K furnishes the detailed fourth quarter and full-year 2025 financial results, which are also included in the concurrently filed 10-K. While the company reported a GAAP net loss for both periods, it demonstrated robust non-GAAP operating income and strong cash flow from operations. Key growth drivers included a 48% year-over-year increase in Q4 net new ARR and substantial growth in AI products and the Enterprise platform. The company's dollar-based net revenue retention remained healthy at 104%. However, the primary market focus remains on the pending acquisition by Adobe Inc. for $12.00 per share, which is expected to close in the first half of 2026. The company will not provide future guidance due to the anticipated transaction closing, reinforcing that the investment thesis is now largely tied to the merger arbitrage.