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Jun 30, 2023

Direct Digital Q2 2023 Earnings Report

Reported strong growth in both buy- and sell-side businesses, with a shift in media spend from traditional to digital and an increase in media spend targeted at the middle market.

Key Takeaways

Direct Digital Holdings reported a 67% year-over-year increase in revenue to $35.4 million for the second quarter of 2023. The company raised its full-year 2023 revenue guidance due to these strong Q2 results.

Reported substantial growth in both buy- and sell-side businesses.

Observed a shift in media spend from traditional to digital.

Experienced an increase in media spend targeted at the middle market.

Strategic investments across the platform are yielding positive results.

Total Revenue
$35.4M
Previous year: $21.3M
+66.5%
EPS
$0.08
Previous year: $0.18
-55.6%
Gross Profit
$10.1M
Previous year: $8.34M
+20.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$5.67M
Previous year: $4.92M
+15.3%
Total Assets
$62.2M
Previous year: $45.9M
+35.5%

Direct Digital

Direct Digital

Forward Guidance

Assuming no major economic conditions deteriorate or significantly reduce advertiser demand, the company is increasing its previously issued estimate as disclosed in its Q1 2023 update.