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Reddit Surpasses Q1 Expectations, Projects Stronger Q2 Revenue

The platform reported a 61% revenue increase and unveiled plans for new ad placements in comment sections to drive further growth.

Overview

  • Reddit reported Q1 revenue of $392.4 million, a 61% year-over-year increase, exceeding Wall Street estimates of $370 million.
  • Earnings per share for the quarter reached $0.13, significantly surpassing the expected $0.02, marking a strong financial performance.
  • The company forecasted Q2 revenue between $410 million and $430 million, above analysts' consensus of $395.5 million.
  • Daily active unique visitors rose 31% year-over-year to 108.1 million, with logged-in and logged-out users both contributing to growth.
  • Reddit is introducing ad placements within its comment sections, leveraging its highly engaged community to boost advertising revenue.