Revenue Growth and Exceeding Guidance
First quarter revenue was $44.6 million, a modest increase of $0.2 million or 1% year-over-year, driven by growth in standard listings and display advertising. Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter was $10.1 million, exceeding expectations.
Client Base Expansion
Average monthly paying clients for the quarter increased 5% year-over-year to 5,179, driven by new client acquisitions in underpenetrated markets.
Cash Growth and No Debt
The company generated $1.3 million in cash from operations and ended the first quarter with a cash balance of $53.3 million, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of cash growth, with no debt on the balance sheet.
Technological Advancements
Progress in technology and product development with improvements to data infrastructure, automation, and machine learning capabilities under the new CTO.