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Mar 31, 2024

Viant Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Viant reported strong Q1 2024 results with significant CTV growth and improved profitability.

Key Takeaways

Viant Technology Inc. announced strong first-quarter results, driven by over 50% year-over-year growth in CTV. The company's Direct Access program saw notable adoption, and there was a significant improvement in adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of contribution ex-TAC. Viant's Board of Directors also authorized a $50 million stock repurchase program.

Revenue increased by 28% year-over-year to $53.393 million.

CTV grew over 50% year-over-year, driven by Household ID technology and the Direct Access program.

Adjusted EBITDA improved by 888% year-over-year to $3.075 million.

The Board of Directors authorized a $50 million stock repurchase program.

Total Revenue
$53.4M
Previous year: $41.7M
+28.0%
EPS
$0.02
Previous year: -$0.03
-166.7%
Adjusted EBITDA
$3.08M
Revenue ex-TAC
$34.1M
Previous year: $28M
+21.9%
Gross Profit
$23.5M
Previous year: $18.4M
+27.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$206M
Previous year: $202M
+2.1%
Free Cash Flow
$3.31M
Previous year: -$856K
-486.4%
Total Assets
$395M
Previous year: $349M
+13.2%

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Forward Guidance

For the second quarter 2024, Viant expects revenue in the range of $63.5 million to $66.5 million, contribution ex-TAC in the range of $40.0 million to $42.0 million, non-GAAP operating expenses in the range of $32.0 million to $33.0 million, and adjusted EBITDA in the range of $8.0 million to $9.0 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue in the range of $63.5 million to $66.5 million
  • Contribution ex-TAC in the range of $40.0 million to $42.0 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $8.0 million to $9.0 million
  • Non-GAAP operating expenses in the range of $32.0 million to $33.0 million
  • Strong industry tailwinds for programmatic advertising.

Challenges Ahead

  • Variability and complexity with respect to the charges excluded from non-GAAP financial measures.
  • Impact of future traffic acquisition costs and other platform operations expenses.
  • Measures and effects of our stock-based compensation related to equity grants.
  • Direct impact by unpredictable fluctuations in our share price.
  • Potential forfeitures of equity grants.