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EarningsQ2 2026 Earnings Report
IZEA Q2 2026 EPS Results
Actual EPS-$0.04
Consensus EPS―
Beat/Miss―
One Year Ago EPS$0.07
IZEA Q2 2026 Revenue Results
Actual Revenue$5.81M
Expected Revenue―
Beat/Miss―
YoY Revenue Growth-36.42%
Earnings Announcement Details
QuarterQ2 2026
Date08/11/2026
TimeAfter Close
Conference CallTuesday, August 11, 2026
IZEA Upcoming Earnings
IZEA Worldwide's next earnings date is estimated for November 18, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.
Q2 2026 Earnings Call Audio
IZEA Q2 2026 Earnings Call
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Q2 2026 Earnings Slide Deck
No slide deck is available for this earnings event.
Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call reflects a mixed outlook: near-term financial performance was negatively impacted by weaker bookings, a 36% decline in Managed Services revenue, and a swing to adjusted EBITDA loss. Offsetting these headwinds are a strong balance sheet with $46.6M cash and no debt, meaningful cost reductions, product (ZED) and sales/marketing progress, and an improving enterprise pipeline with multi-million-dollar opportunities. Given the significant operational progress and liquidity but notable near-term revenue and profitability setbacks, the outlook is balanced between risks and strategic progress.Company Guidance
Strong Liquidity and Capital Structure
Cash and cash equivalents of $46.6 million as of June 30, 2026 (down $4.3M year-to-date) and a debt-free balance sheet, supporting organic growth and strategic acquisition activity.
Reduced Operating Cost Base
Operating expenses of $3.3 million for the quarter, down 18% year-over-year; G&A declined ~20%, driven by lower payroll and related costs, and sales & marketing declined due to lower commission expense and headcount reductions.
Enterprise Transformation Momentum and Pipeline
Company reports stronger enterprise relationships and highest client engagement since CEO tenure, gaining share with strategic accounts and improved visibility into future opportunities, including multiple pipeline opportunities capable of generating more than $1 million in annual revenue.
Product and Technology Progress (ZED)
Launched ZED to market and improved platform capabilities in brand safety, analytics, creator workflows, platform intelligence and stability — expected to improve operational efficiency and provide a stronger foundation for future innovation.
Improved Sales & Marketing Execution
Strengthened sales leadership, continued onboarding of enterprise sales talent, better sales-account management coordination, and industry-specific marketing campaigns that generated meaningful awareness and high-quality enterprise leads.
Share Repurchase and Capital Deployment Optionality
Board-authorized $10 million repurchase program; repurchased approximately 658,000 shares for $1.8 million (including ~135,000 shares or $0.5M since May), indicating management’s confidence and providing capital allocation flexibility.
IZEA Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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