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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.

Reddit's logo is displayed at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 21, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
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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.