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Mar 31, 2022

Viant Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Viant's first quarter results for 2022 were announced, showing revenue increase and growth in advertiser spend.

Key Takeaways

Viant Technology Inc. reported a 6% increase in revenue to $42.6 million for Q1 2022. Advertiser spend on the platform grew by 44%. The company reiterates its full year 2022 revenue guidance of $260.0 million to $270.0 million.

Revenue increased by 6% to $42.6 million.

Gross profit increased by 4% to $16.4 million.

Advertiser spend across the Adelphic platform grew 44%.

Active customers increased to 327, a 23% year-over-year increase.

Total Revenue
$42.6M
Previous year: $40.1M
+6.2%
EPS
-$0.09
Previous year: $0.01
-1000.0%
Adjusted EBITDA
-$3.9M
Previous year: $4.9M
-179.6%
Revenue ex-TAC
$27.5M
Previous year: $26.7M
+2.8%
Gross Profit
$16.4M
Previous year: $15.8M
+3.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$248M
Free Cash Flow
$11.2M
Previous year: $14.6M
-23.3%
Total Assets
$389M
Previous year: $342M
+13.7%

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Forward Guidance

For the second quarter 2022, the Company expects revenue in the range of $52.5 million to $55.0 million, representing year-over-year growth of approximately 4% to 9% and Adjusted EBITDA in the range of negative $(5.0) million to $(3.0) million. For the full year 2022, the Company is reiterating its previously issued guidance and expects revenue in the range of $260.0 million to $270.0 million, representing year-over-year growth of approximately 16% to 20% and Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $25.0 million to $35.0 million, reflecting continuing investments in Viant’s growth initiatives

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue is expected to grow 4% to 9% year-over-year in Q2 2022.
  • Full year revenue is projected to grow 16% to 20% year-over-year.
  • The company is focused on investing in its business to drive long term growth.
  • Company expects revenue between $52.5 million and $55.0 million for Q2 2022
  • Company reiterates full year 2022 revenue guidance of $260 million to $270 million

Challenges Ahead

  • Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be negative $(5.0) million to $(3.0) million in Q2 2022.
  • Net loss was $13.6 million, or $(0.23) per diluted share of Class A common stock
  • Non-GAAP net income (loss) was $(6.8) million, or $(0.09) per diluted share of Class A common stock
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $(3.9) million
  • Company expects Adjusted EBITDA between negative $(5.0) million and $(3.0) million for Q2 2022