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Teads Holding
(NASDAQ:TEAD)
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Rating:45Neutral
Price Target:
$0.53
▲(9.38% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:10/02/26
The score is held down primarily by weakened financial performance (larger losses, negative operating/free cash flow, and sharply higher leverage from thin equity). Technicals remain fragile with the stock below key longer-term moving averages and a negative MACD. Offsetting factors include earnings-call evidence of CTV and Enterprise momentum and some near-term cash generation, but guidance suspension and corporate overhangs (Nasdaq bid-price compliance and litigation risk) keep the overall risk profile elevated.
Positive Factors
CTV Growth
Rapid CTV growth and expanding share of revenue indicate successful exposure to a growing connected-TV advertising channel. Teads’ reach across more than 500 million home screens, new integrations, and expected acceleration into 2027 could support durable scale and operating leverage.
Negative Factors
Elevated Leverage
A heavily debt-funded balance sheet leaves Teads with limited protection against further operating weakness. Thin equity reduces financial flexibility, while high leverage increases refinancing and solvency sensitivity, potentially constraining investment in Enterprise, CTV, and other strategic growth initiatives.
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Positive Factors
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CTV Growth
Rapid CTV growth and expanding share of revenue indicate successful exposure to a growing connected-TV advertising channel. Teads’ reach across more than 500 million home screens, new integrations, and expected acceleration into 2027 could support durable scale and operating leverage.
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Teads Holding (TEAD) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$50.11M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)1.55M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.67
Revenue Growth12.26%
EPS Growth-664.57%
CountryUS
Employees1,700
SectorCommunication Services
Sector Strength97
IndustryInternet Content & Information
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-5.53
Shares Outstanding98,065,160
10 Day Avg. Volume4,283,484
30 Day Avg. Volume1,552,524
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.67
Price to Sales (P/S)0.05
P/FCF Ratio-4.22
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$0.88Price Target Upside82.29% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.65
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.19B
Teads Holding Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Teads Holding Co., a New York-based firm established in 2006, operates a sophisticated technology platform that seamlessly links media owners and advertisers with highly receptive audiences, aiming to achieve impactful business results. This platf...
How the Company Makes Money
Teads makes money primarily by providing advertising technology and media services that facilitate the buying and selling of digital ads between advertisers/agencies and publishers. Key revenue streams generally include: (1) advertiser-side campai...
Teads Holding Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 06, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 05, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call communicated clear strategic positives—strong CTV momentum (67% YoY growth to ~$40M), accelerating Enterprise traction ($89M ex-TAC, positive May/June advertiser spend), product launches (EngageOS) and disciplined quality actions—while also disclosing material near-term weaknesses: total revenue down 17% YoY, ex-TAC gross profit down 14% YoY, a severe 30% decline in Direct Response & SME, an adjusted EBITDA miss, and suspension of guidance. Management plans continued investment behind higher-margin Enterprise and CTV growth and expects cost step-downs in Q3, but the DR/SME secular headwinds and temporary expense pressures create meaningful near-term uncertainty.Positive Updates
Ex-TAC Gross Profit and Cash Generation
Ex-TAC gross profit of $123M in Q2; adjusted EBITDA of ~$7M; free cash flow of $3M. Ended the quarter with $91M of cash and cash equivalents and access to a $40M revolving credit facility.
Negative Updates
Overall Revenue Decline
Revenue for Q2 was approximately $285M, a decline of 17% year-over-year.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Ex-TAC Gross Profit and Cash Generation
Ex-TAC gross profit of $123M in Q2; adjusted EBITDA of ~$7M; free cash flow of $3M. Ended the quarter with $91M of cash and cash equivalents and access to a $40M revolving credit facility.
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Company Guidance
Management said it was suspending forward guidance (including prior full‑year 2026 EBITDA guidance) while outlining expectations and key metrics: Q2 ex‑TAC gross profit was $123M (down 14% YoY) comprised of $89M from Enterprise and $34M from Direct Response/SME (down 30% YoY); revenue was ≈$285M (down 17% YoY); adjusted EBITDA ≈$7M; free cash flow $3M; cash and marketable securities $91M with $40M available on the revolver; CTV revenue grew 67% YoY to ≈$40M and represented 13% of Q2 revenue (vs 7% in Q2‑2025) with >500M home screens globally; omnichannel branding customers were 16% of Q2 branding revenue (vs 9% a year ago) approaching an 18% full‑year target; management expects mid‑single‑digit ex‑TAC growth in H2 for the Enterprise segment with acceleration into 2027, noted May/June showed positive YoY Enterprise advertiser spend, and said costs should step down in Q3 as they continue to invest in Enterprise.Teads Holding Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
18
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
8
Very Negative
Cash Flow
22
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 1.22B | 1.30B | 889.88M | 935.82M | 992.08M | 1.02B |
| Gross Profit | 405.35M | 429.05M | 192.10M | 184.80M | 192.65M | 240.26M |
| EBITDA | -319.60M | -331.07M | 24.83M | 42.45M | 15.97M | 11.98M |
| Net Income | -529.18M | -517.07M | -711.00K | 10.24M | -24.58M | 10.99M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.16B | 1.33B | 549.21M | 664.64M | 781.15M | 795.89M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 91.01M | 138.70M | 166.13M | 165.20M | 272.49M | 455.40M |
| Total Debt | 634.91M | 653.49M | 15.82M | 130.90M | 247.68M | 239.07M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.15B | 1.23B | 317.87M | 441.57M | 563.36M | 539.12M |
| Stockholders Equity | 7.35M | 95.44M | 231.34M | 223.06M | 217.79M | 256.77M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -65.97M | -15.15M | 51.27M | -6.49M | -22.13M | 36.71M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -42.18M | 7.61M | 68.56M | 13.75M | 3.81M | 56.76M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -9.43M | -554.18M | 67.15M | 69.64M | -317.90M | -20.10M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -11.33M | 585.34M | -117.70M | -117.07M | -31.70M | 325.89M |
Teads Holding Technical Analysis
Neutral
0.48
Price Trends
0.59
Negative
0.81
Negative
0.78
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.03
Negative
53.38
Neutral
65.10
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TEAD, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 0.48 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.48, below the 50-day MA of 0.59, and below the 200-day MA of 0.78, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.03 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 53.38 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 65.10 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for TEAD.
Teads Holding Risk Analysis
Teads Holding disclosed 60 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Teads Holding reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Teads Holding Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | $853.15M | -64.07 | -5.41% | ― | -1.04% | -710.67% | |
71 Outperform | $2.68B | 27.42 | 357.13% | ― | 32.38% | ― | |
71 Outperform | $818.60M | 29.97 | 11.42% | ― | 21.99% | 271.66% | |
70 Outperform | $592.38M | -20.94 | -14.05% | ― | 11.85% | 47.54% | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
52 Neutral | $347.08M | -0.66 | -88.98% | ― | -13.33% | 45.52% | |
45 Neutral | $50.11M | -0.10 | -314.81% | ― | 12.26% | -664.57% |
* Communication Services Sector Average
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Teads Holding Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Teads Holding Adds Independent Director to Strengthen Financing
Positive
Oct 1, 2026
On September 29, 2026, Teads Holding Co. expanded its Board of Directors from ten to eleven members and elected veteran investment executive Stuart Kovensky as a Class I director, with his term set to expire at the 2028 Annual Meeting of Stockhold...
Delistings and Listing ChangesRegulatory Filings and ComplianceStock Split
Teads Holding Faces Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Noncompliance
Negative
Aug 14, 2026
On August 11, 2026, Teads Holding Co. disclosed that it had received notice from Nasdaq’s Listing Qualifications Department that the company was no longer in compliance with the exchange’s $1.00 minimum bid price rule, after its stock ...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresLegal Proceedings
Teads Sues Google, Warns of Potential Retaliation Risks
Negative
Aug 3, 2026
On August 3, 2026, Teads filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against Google LLC and Alphabet Inc., seeking financial damages and other remedies. The suit, which follows a federal ruling in Virginia that...
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