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      Cars.com Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

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      Cars.com Inc.

      Aug 06, 2026, 07:30 ET

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      Delivered expected revenue growth and strong profitability, underpinned by focused strategy with highest Marketplace revenue growth in five years

      • Revenue grew to $179.9 million, up 1% year-over-year and in line with guidance
      • Net income increased to $14.3 million, up 103% year-over-year
      • Adjusted EBITDA grew to $53.0 million, up 4% year-over-year; Adjusted EBITDA margin of 29.4%, outperformed guidance range of 28% to 29% margin
      • Share repurchases totaled 3.7 million shares for $37 million; year-to-date share repurchases totaled 6.2 million shares for $57 million and are on pace to 2026 target of $90 million

      CHICAGO, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS), a trusted audience-powered and data-driven technology platform that simplifies buying and selling cars, today released its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

      "We delivered revenue and profitability growth in the second quarter while making steady progress on our Marketplace-focused strategy. Deliberate prioritization of Marketplace product, processes, and organizational improvements drove Marketplace revenue growth to its highest level since 2021, more than offsetting the expected decline in OEM revenue. New product launches, such as Dealer Verified Listings, as well as stronger customer value delivery through more precise audience targeting, are encouraging signals. Looking ahead, we will deploy these learnings and operational drivers across our ecosystem to deliver sustainable long-term growth and value creation," said Tobias Hartmann, Chief Executive Officer of Cars.com, Inc.

      Financial Highlights


      (in thousands, except per share data)

      Quarter Ended June 30,




      2026


      2025


      Change %


      Revenue

      $         179,934


      $        178,739


      1 %


      Net income

      14,263


      7,009


      103 %


      Adjusted net income

      28,699


      26,412


      9 %


      Adjusted EBITDA

      52,981


      50,898


      4 %


      Net income per diluted share

      0.25


      0.11


      127 %


      Adjusted net income per diluted share

      0.51


      0.41


      22 %


      Key Metrics and Operational Highlights





      (in millions, except dealer data)

      Quarter Ended



      June 30,

      2026


      March 31,

      2026


      June 30,

      2025


      Change %

      Q/Q


      Change %

       Y/Y

      Average Monthly Unique Visitors

      22.8


      25.8


      26.6


      (12 %)


      (14 %)

      Traffic ("Visits")

      143.0


      159.6


      162.0


      (10 %)


      (12 %)

      Monthly Average Revenue Per Dealer ("ARPD")

      $            2,500


      $             2,473


      $            2,435


      1 %


      3 %

      Dealer Customers

      19,343


      19,390


      19,412


      NM


      NM


      NM = Not meaningful

      • Marketplace revenue grew over 7% Y/Y and represents the fastest quarterly growth rate since 2021.
      • Dealer count declined slightly Y/Y, reflecting lower Solutions adoption that was partially offset by Marketplace strength; Marketplace dealer customers grew 2% Y/Y, reaching four consecutive quarters of Y/Y subscriber growth.
      • Traffic and UV performance reflects a deliberate strategic shift to value delivery, which produced year-to-date growth in lead volume.
      • Dealer Verified Listings feature launched on marketplace, adding inspection and pricing insights onto vehicle listings.

      Q2 2026 Results

      Revenue for the second quarter was $179.9 million, up 1% year-over-year. Subscription-based Dealer revenue of $163.3 million was up 3% year-over-year, primarily driven by improved Marketplace value delivery and dealer count, partially offset by a decline in media products. OEM and National revenue of $13.6 million was down 18% year-over-year, consistent with previously communicated expectations of OEM advertising.

      Total operating expenses for the second quarter were $152.1 million compared to $163.5 million in the prior year period, down 7% year-over-year. Lower depreciation and amortization was the largest driver of the year-over-year decline, though expenses were broadly down and reflective of improving operating leverage across the business and a partial quarter of efficiencies associated with April cost reduction activities. Adjusted operating expenses were $144.3 million, down 6% year-over-year, driven by the aforementioned factors.

      Net income for the second quarter was $14.3 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, compared to $7.0 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, in the year-ago period. The change in Net income is primarily attributable to improved operating income. Adjusted net income for the second quarter was $28.7 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, compared to $26.4 million, or $0.41 per diluted share a year ago.

      Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter was $53.0 million, or 29.4% of revenue, compared to $50.9 million, or 28.5% of revenue in the year-ago period. Adjusted EBITDA grew 4% year-over-year, demonstrating operating leverage against revenue growth.

      Cash Flow and Balance Sheet

      Net cash provided by operating activities for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026 was $55.6 million, compared to $55.7 million in the prior year. Free cash flow for the six-month period ended June 30, 2026 totaled $43.5 million, compared to $41.8 million in the prior year.

      Total debt outstanding was $450.0 million as of June 30, 2026. Total liquidity as of June 30, 2026 was $333.3 million, which is defined as Cash and cash equivalents of $33.3 million and revolver capacity of $300.0 million.

      Share Repurchase

      The Company repurchased 3.7 million shares of common stock for $37 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, and 6.2 million shares of common stock for $57 million year-to-date in 2026. The Company's 2026 share repurchase target remains $90 million, reflecting its commitment to returning capital to stockholders. Shares repurchased and retired year-to-date through June 30, 2026 represent over 10% of the Company's common shares outstanding as of prior year end.

      As of June 30, 2026, approximately $116.6 million remains available under the current share repurchase authorization, which expires in February 2028.

      "Second quarter financial performance was anchored by strong Marketplace growth, coupled with improved operating leverage and Adjusted EBITDA margin outperformance. We also continued to return significant capital to stockholders, and are pacing comfortably to our $90 million share repurchase target for 2026. Looking ahead, we remain focused on efficient and disciplined growth to create long-term value for stakeholders," said Sonia Jain, Chief Financial Officer of Cars.com, Inc.

      Outlook

      Third Quarter 2026

      • Revenue is expected to be flat to up 2% year-over-year, driven by continued Dealer revenue growth and Marketplace improvement. OEM and National revenue is expected to reflect ongoing pressure in OEM advertising investment.
      • Adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be between 28.5% and 29.5%, reflecting continued operating efficiencies and cost savings.

      Full Year 2026
      The Company reaffirms its full year 2026 guidance:

      • Revenue is expected to be flat to up 2% year-over-year
      • Adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be between 29.0% to 30.0%

      Q2 2026 Earnings Call

      As previously announced, management will hold a conference call and webcast today at 8:00 a.m. CT. This webcast may be accessed at the Cars.com Investor Relations website, investor.cars.com. An archive of the webcast will be available at investor.cars.com following the conclusion of the call.

      About Cars Commerce 

      Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS) is a trusted audience-powered and data-driven technology platform that simplifies buying and selling cars. The flagship Cars.com marketplace connects millions of consumers to dealerships across the U.S., powering the car buying experience with artificial intelligence ("AI") shopping tools and comprehensive vehicle reviews and content. Our interconnected ecosystem of products enables dealers and OEMs to sell more cars by efficiently leveraging our marketplace, dealer websites, trade and appraisal tools, and proprietary in-market media solutions. Learn more at www.carscommerce.inc.

      Non-GAAP Financial Measures

      This earnings release discusses Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted net (loss) income, Free Cash Flow and Adjusted Operating Expenses. These financial measures are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"). These financial measures are presented as supplemental measures of operating performance because the Company believes they provide meaningful information regarding the Company's performance and provide a basis to compare operating results between periods. In addition, the Company uses Adjusted EBITDA as a measure for determining incentive compensation targets. Adjusted EBITDA also is used as a performance measure under the Company's credit agreement and includes adjustments such as the items defined below and other further adjustments, which are defined in the credit agreement. These non-GAAP financial measures are frequently used by the Company's lenders, securities analysts, investors and other interested parties to evaluate companies in the Company's industry.

      While a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to corresponding GAAP measures is not available on a  forward-looking basis without unreasonable effort due to, as applicable, the timing, amount, valuation and number of future employee equity awards and the uncertainty relating to the timing, frequency, and effect of acquisitions and the significance of the resulting transaction-related expenses, the Company has provided a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable financial measure prepared in accordance with GAAP in this earnings release, see "Non-GAAP Reconciliations" below.

      Other companies may define or calculate these measures differently, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures. Because of these limitations, non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for performance measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Definitions of these non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are presented in the tables below.

      The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) before (1) interest expense, net, (2) income tax (benefit) expense, (3) depreciation, (4) amortization of intangible assets, (5) stock-based compensation expense, (6) unrealized mark-to-market adjustments and cash transactions related to derivative instruments, (7) unrealized foreign currency exchange gains and losses, and (8) certain other items, such as transaction-related items, severance, transformation and other exit costs and write-off and impairments of goodwill, intangible assets and other long-lived assets.

      Transaction-related items result from actual or potential transactions such as business combinations, mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, spin-offs, financing transactions, and other strategic transactions, including, without limitation, (1) transaction-related bonuses and (2) expenses for advisors and representatives such as investment bankers, consultants, attorneys and accounting firms. Transaction-related items may also include, without limitation, transition and integration costs such as retention bonuses and acquisition-related milestone payments to acquired employees, consulting, compensation and other incremental costs associated with integration projects, fair value changes to contingent considerations and amortization of deferred revenue related to the AccuTrade acquisition.

      The Company defines Adjusted Net Income as GAAP net (loss) income excluding, net of their related tax effects: (1) amortization of intangible assets, (2) stock-based compensation expense, (3) unrealized mark-to-market adjustments and cash transactions related to derivative instruments, (4) unrealized foreign currency exchange gains and losses, and (5) certain other items, such as transaction-related costs, severance, transformation and other exit costs and write-off and impairments of goodwill, intangible assets and other long-lived assets.

      The Company defines Free Cash Flow as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures, including purchases of property and equipment and capitalization of internally developed technology.

      The Company defines Adjusted Operating Expenses as total operating expenses adjusted to exclude stock-based compensation, write-off and impairments of goodwill, intangible assets, long-lived assets, severance, transformation and other exit costs and transaction-related items.

      Key Metric Definitions

      Average Monthly Unique Visitors ("UVs") and Traffic ("Visits"). The Company defines UVs in a given month as the number of distinct visitors that engage with its platform during that month. Visitors are identified upon first visit to an individual Cars.com property on an individual device/browser combination or installation of one of its mobile apps on an individual device. If a visitor accesses more than one of its web properties or apps or uses more than one device or browser, each of those unique property/browser/app/device combinations counts toward the number of UVs. Traffic is defined as the number of visits to Cars.com desktop and mobile properties (responsive sites and mobile apps). The Company measures UVs and Traffic via RudderStack. These metrics do not include traffic to Dealer Inspire, D2C Media, or DealerClub websites.

      Monthly Average Revenue Per Dealer ("ARPD"). The Company believes that its ability to grow ARPD is an indicator of the value proposition of its platform. The Company defines ARPD as Dealer revenue, excluding digital advertising services and DealerClub, during the period divided by the monthly average number of Dealer Customers during the same period.

      Dealer Customers. Dealer Customers represent dealerships using the Company's products as of the end of each reporting period. Each physical or virtual dealership location is counted separately, whether it is a single-location proprietorship or part of a large, consolidated dealer group. Multi-franchise dealerships at a single location are counted as one dealer. Dealer Customer metrics do not include DealerClub.

      Forward-Looking Statements

      This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical facts are forward-looking statements. These statements often use words such as "believe," "expect," "project," "anticipate," "outlook," "intend," "strategy," "plan," "estimate," "target," "seek," "will," "may," "would," "should," "could," "forecasts," "mission," "strive," "more," "goal" or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations, beliefs, strategies, estimates, projections and assumptions, experience in the industry as well as our perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments, and other factors we think are appropriate. Such forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Cars Commerce and its management based on their knowledge and understanding of the business and industry, are inherently uncertain. While Cars Commerce and its management make such statements in good faith and believe such judgments are reasonable, you should understand that these statements are not guarantees of future strategic action, performance or results. Our actual results, performance, achievements, strategic actions or prospects could differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Given these uncertainties, you should not rely on forward-looking statements in making investment decisions. When we make comparisons of results between current and prior periods, we do not intend to express any future trends, or indications of future performance, unless expressed as such, and you should view such comparisons as historical data. Whether or not any such forward-looking statement is in fact achieved will depend on future events, some of which are beyond our control.

      Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other important factors, many of which are beyond our control, that could cause our actual results and strategic actions to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. For a detailed discussion of many of these and other risks and uncertainties, see "Part I, Item 1A., Risk Factors" and "Part II, Item 7., Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 26, 2026 and our other filings filed with the SEC and available on our website at investor.cars.com or via EDGAR at www.sec.gov.

      You should evaluate all forward-looking statements made in this press release in the context of these risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based only on information currently available to us and speak only as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation, other than as may be required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking or cautionary statements to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of events, unanticipated or otherwise, or changes in future operating results over time or otherwise. The forward-looking statements in this report are intended to be subject to the safe harbor protection provided by the federal securities laws.

      Cars Commerce Investor Relations Contact:
      Katherine Chen
      kchen@carscommerce.inc

      Cars Commerce Media Contact:
      Christine Spinelli
      pr@cars.com

      Cars.com Inc.

      Consolidated Statements of Income

      (In thousands, except per share data)

      (Unaudited)








      Three Months Ended June 30,


      Six Months Ended June 30,


      2026


      2025


      2026


      2025

      Revenue:








      Dealer

      $               163,348


      $               158,477


      $               326,355


      $               317,621

      OEM and National

      13,641


      16,637


      27,920


      32,916

      Other

      2,945


      3,625


      5,882


      7,226

      Total revenue

      179,934


      178,739


      360,157


      357,763

      Operating expenses:








      Cost of revenue and operations

      30,285


      30,605


      62,026


      62,088

      Product and technology

      26,687


      29,417


      58,182


      60,035

      Marketing and sales

      60,737


      58,067


      122,555


      120,607

      General and administrative

      17,006


      20,531


      38,824


      41,416

      Depreciation and amortization

      17,343


      24,873


      34,061


      51,912

      Total operating expenses

      152,058


      163,493


      315,648


      336,058

      Operating income

      27,876


      15,246


      44,509


      21,705

      Nonoperating expenses:








      Interest expense, net

      (7,397)


      (7,644)


      (14,628)


      (15,312)

      Other (expense) income, net

      (953)


      2,366


      (1,639)


      2,342

      Total nonoperating expense, net

      (8,350)


      (5,278)


      (16,267)


      (12,970)

      Income before income taxes

      19,526


      9,968


      28,242


      8,735

      Income tax expense

      5,263


      2,959


      9,001


      3,739

      Net income

      $                 14,263


      $                   7,009


      $                 19,241


      $                   4,996

      Weighted-average common shares outstanding:








      Basic

      55,871


      63,163


      57,453


      63,859

      Diluted

      56,652


      63,842


      58,130


      64,476

      Net income (loss) per share:








      Basic

      $                     0.26


      $                     0.11


      $                     0.33


      $                     0.08

      Diluted

      0.25


      0.11


      0.33


      0.08

      Cars.com Inc.

      Consolidated Balance Sheets

      (In thousands, except per share data)






      June 30, 2026


      December 31, 2025


      (unaudited)



      Assets:




      Current assets:




      Cash and cash equivalents

      $                   33,287


      $                   56,236

      Accounts receivable, net

      143,132


      131,945

      Prepaid expenses

      12,881


      15,491

      Other current assets

      5,668


      7,920

      Total current assets

      194,968


      211,592

      Property and equipment, net

      34,151


      35,223

      Goodwill

      165,794


      167,207

      Intangible assets, net 

      505,049


      527,082

      Deferred tax assets, net

      81,183


      88,594

      Investments and other assets, net

      31,293


      32,720

      Total assets

      $              1,012,438


      $              1,062,418

      Liabilities and stockholders' equity:




      Current liabilities:




      Accounts payable

      $                   33,048


      $                   27,749

      Accrued compensation

      15,238


      38,074

      Other accrued liabilities

      49,352


      47,564

      Total current liabilities

      97,638


      113,387

      Noncurrent liabilities:




      Long-term debt, net

      447,125


      451,516

      Deferred tax liabilities, net

      5,866


      6,241

      Other noncurrent liabilities

      18,204


      18,744

      Total noncurrent liabilities

      471,195


      476,501

      Total liabilities

      568,833


      589,888

      Commitments and contingencies




      Stockholders' equity:




      Preferred Stock at par, $0.01 par value; 5,000 shares authorized; no shares
         issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025,
         respectively

      —


      —

      Common Stock at par, $0.01 par value; 300,000 shares authorized; 53,926
         and 58,636 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2026 and
         December 31, 2025, respectively

      539


      586

      Additional paid-in capital

      1,367,045


      1,413,994

      Accumulated deficit

      (922,253)


      (941,494)

      Accumulated other comprehensive loss

      (1,726)


      (556)

      Total stockholders' equity

      443,605


      472,530

      Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

      $              1,012,438


      $              1,062,418

      Cars.com Inc.

      Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

      (In thousands)

      (Unaudited)






      Six Months Ended June 30,


      2026


      2025

      Cash flows from operating activities:




      Net income

      $                   19,241


      $                     4,996

      Adjustments to reconcile Net income to Net cash provided by operating activities:




      Depreciation

      12,985


      17,076

      Amortization of intangible assets

      21,076


      34,836

      Stock-based compensation 

      14,478


      15,013

      Deferred income taxes

      7,250


      1,158

      Provision for doubtful accounts

      1,356


      957

      Amortization of debt issuance costs

      950


      950

      Unrealized loss (gain) on foreign currency denominated transactions

      1,543


      (2,474)

      Other, net

      819


      1,439

      Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:




      Accounts receivable

      (12,968)


      795

      Prepaid expenses and other assets

      5,498


      1,193

      Accounts payable

      5,380


      (2,475)

      Accrued compensation

      (23,630)


      (14,570)

      Other liabilities

      1,642


      (3,211)

      Net cash provided by operating activities

      55,620


      55,683

      Cash flows from investing activities:




           Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired

      —


      (24,769)

           Capitalization of internally developed technology

      (11,314)


      (10,494)

           Purchase of property and equipment

      (809)


      (3,342)

           Proceeds from sale of equity investment

      —


      9,481

      Net cash used in investing activities

      (12,123)


      (29,124)

      Cash flows from financing activities:




           Proceeds from Revolving Loan borrowings

      —


      10,000

           Payments of Revolving Loan borrowings and long-term debt

      (5,000)


      (10,000)

           Payments for stock-based compensation plans, net

      (3,791)


      (4,699)

           Repurchases of common stock

      (57,466)


      (44,644)

      Net cash used in financing activities

      (66,257)


      (49,343)

      Effect of exchange rate changes on Cash and cash equivalents

      (189)


      (185)

      Net increase (decrease) in Cash and cash equivalents

      (22,949)


      (22,969)

      Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

      56,236


      50,673

      Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

      $                   33,287


      $                   27,704

      Supplemental cash flow information:




      Cash (received) paid for income taxes

      $                   (1,927)


      $                     2,088

      Cash paid for interest

      14,721


      15,067

      Cars.com Inc.

      Non-GAAP Reconciliations

      (In thousands, except per share data)

      (Unaudited)









      Reconciliation of Net income to Adjusted EBITDA










      Three Months Ended
      June 30,


      Six Months Ended
      June 30,


      2026


      2025


      2026


      2025

      Net income

      $                   14,263


      $                     7,009


      $                   19,241


      $                     4,996

      Interest expense, net

      7,397


      7,644


      14,628


      15,312

      Income tax expense

      5,263


      2,959


      9,001


      3,739

      Depreciation and amortization

      17,343


      24,873


      34,061


      51,912

      Stock-based compensation, including related payroll tax expense

      5,934


      6,758


      14,749


      15,461

      Transaction-related and other one-time items

      1,828


      4,022


      10,682


      12,541

      Non-operating foreign exchange loss

      953


      (2,367)


      1,639


      (2,342)

      Adjusted EBITDA

      $                   52,981


      $                   50,898


      $                 104,001


      $                 101,619

















      Reconciliation of Net income to Adjusted Net income










      Three Months Ended
      June 30,


      Six Months Ended
      June 30,


      2026


      2025


      2026


      2025

      Net income

      $                   14,263


      $                     7,009


      $                   19,241


      $                     4,996

      Stock-based compensation, including related payroll tax expense

      5,934


      6,758


      14,749


      15,461

      Amortization of intangible assets

      10,533


      17,458


      21,076


      34,836

      Transaction-related items

      -


      2,736


      6


      5,666

      Non-operating foreign exchange loss (income)

      953


      (2,367)


      1,639


      (2,342)

      Other one-time items

      1,828


      1,286


      10,676


      6,875

      Income tax impact of adjustments

      (4,812)


      (6,468)


      (12,037)


      (15,124)

      Adjusted net income

      $                   28,699


      $                   26,412


      $                   55,350


      $                   50,368









      Adjusted net income per share, diluted

      $                       0.51


      $                       0.41


      $                       0.95


      $                       0.78

      Weighted-average common shares outstanding, diluted

      56,652


      63,842


      58,130


      64,476

















      Reconciliation of Net cash provided by operating activities to Free cash flow










      Three Months Ended
      June 30,


      Six Months Ended
      June 30,


      2026


      2025


      2026


      2025

      Net cash provided by operating activities

      $                   15,812


      $                   26,228


      $                   55,620


      $                   55,683

      Capitalization of internally developed technology

      (5,314)


      (5,510)


      (11,314)


      (10,494)

      Purchase of property and equipment

      (547)


      (2,531)


      (809)


      (3,342)

      Free cash flow

      $                     9,951


      $                   18,187


      $                   43,497


      $                   41,847

















      Reconciliation of Operating expenses to Adjusted operating expenses for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2026:










      As Reported


      Adjustments (1)


      Stock-Based
      Compensation


      As Adjusted

      Cost of revenue and operations

      $                   30,285


      $                        102


      $                       (243)


      $                   30,144

      Product and technology

      26,687


      (919)


      (2,058)


      23,710

      Marketing and sales

      60,737


      (712)


      (1,237)


      58,788

      General and administrative

      17,006


      (299)


      (2,396)


      14,311

      Depreciation and amortization

      17,343


      —


      —


      17,343

      Total operating expenses

      $                 152,058


      $                    (1,828)


      $                    (5,934)


      $                 144,296









      Total nonoperating expense, net

      $                   (8,350)


      $                        953


      $                          —


      $                   (7,397)









      (1) Includes unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency denominated transactions, write-off of long-lived assets, severance and transformation and other exit costs.

















      Reconciliation of Operating expenses to Adjusted operating expenses for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2025:










      As Reported (1)


      Adjustments (1)(2)


      Stock-Based
      Compensation


      As Adjusted

      Cost of revenue and operations

      $                   30,605


      $                         (58)


      $                       (225)


      $                   30,322

      Product and technology

      29,417


      (783)


      (2,467)


      26,167

      Marketing and sales

      58,067


      (353)


      (1,583)


      56,131

      General and administrative

      20,531


      (2,827)


      (2,483)


      15,221

      Depreciation and amortization

      24,873


      —


      —


      24,873

      Total operating expenses

      $                 163,493


      $                    (4,021)


      $                    (6,758)


      $                 152,714









      Total nonoperating expense, net

      $                   (5,278)


      $                    (2,366)


      $                          —


      $                   (7,644)









      (1) Certain prior year balances have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.









      (2) Includes transaction-related items, unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency denominated transactions, severance, write-off of long-lived assets and transformation and other exit costs.

















      Reconciliation of Operating expenses to Adjusted operating expenses for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2026:










      As Reported


      Adjustments (1)


      Stock-Based
      Compensation


      As Adjusted

      Cost of revenue and operations

      $                   62,026


      $                       (829)


      $                       (243)


      $                   60,954

      Product and technology

      58,182


      (4,270)


      (2,058)


      51,854

      Marketing and sales

      122,555


      (2,852)


      (1,237)


      118,466

      General and administrative

      38,824


      (2,731)


      (2,396)


      33,697

      Depreciation and amortization

      34,061


      —


      —


      34,061

      Total operating expenses

      $                 315,648


      $                  (10,682)


      $                    (5,934)


      $                 299,032









      Total nonoperating expense, net

      $                 (16,267)


      $                     1,639


      $                          —


      $                 (14,628)









      (1) Includes severance, unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency denominated transactions, write-off of long-lived assets and transformation and other exit costs.

















      Reconciliation of Operating expenses to Adjusted operating expenses for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2025:










      As Reported (1)


      Adjustments (1)(2)


      Stock-Based
      Compensation


      As Adjusted

      Cost of revenue and operations

      $                   62,088


      $                       (602)


      $                       (403)


      $                   61,083

      Product and technology

      60,035


      (2,922)


      (4,980)


      52,133

      Marketing and sales

      120,607


      (2,709)


      (3,770)


      114,128

      General and administrative

      41,416


      (6,307)


      (6,308)


      28,801

      Depreciation and amortization

      51,912


      —


      —


      51,912

      Total operating expenses

      $                 336,058


      $                  (12,540)


      $                  (15,461)


      $                 308,057









      Total nonoperating income (expense), net

      $                 (12,970)


      $                    (2,341)


      $                          —


      $                 (15,311)









      (1) Certain prior year balances have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.









      (2) Includes transaction-related items, severance, unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency denominated transactions, write-off of long-lived assets and transformation and other exit costs.

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