Outbrain

Outbrain, Inc. engages in the development and operation of a recommendation platform powering the open web. Its platform brings online, mobile, and video content to audiences while helping publishers understand their audiences through data. The company was founded by Yaron Michael Galai and Ori Lahav in 2006 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Outbrain exceeds earnings expectations, eyes growth amid industry challenges

Outbrain's strong performance in Q4 2022 and full year '22, with a focus on partnerships, market share gains, and technology-driven solutions.
Challenges include advertiser softness, seasonality impact, and competition, while opportunities lie in strategic acquisitions, market recovery, and publisher caution.
The company remains disciplined in cost management, focused on core growth, and poised to capitalize on evolving industry dynamics and customer needs.
Overall, Outbrain's outlook for 2023 is cautiously optimistic, emphasizing efficiency, innovation, and adaptability in a competitive advertising landscape.

Outbrain surpasses Q1 expectations, focuses on AI and partnerships

Outbrain exceeded Q1 guidance, showcasing strong performance with extra gross profit and positive adjusted EBITDA. The company's strategic partnerships and AI technologies are key strengths driving growth and cost savings.
While facing challenges in the uncertain macro environment and demand trends, Outbrain is focused on maintaining cost discipline and capitalizing on industry shifts. Opportunities lie in the video business growth, AI technologies, and premium publisher wins.
Overall, Outbrain's performance reflects resilience and adaptability in navigating market challenges while leveraging strengths in partnerships, AI technologies, and strategic initiatives. The company is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities for growth and efficiency.

Outbrain surpasses Q2 targets with Onyx launch driving growth

Outbrain's Q2 performance exceeded expectations with strong revenue and EBITDA. Onyx and generative AI present growth opportunities in advertising. Challenges include managing cash for acquisitions and addressing analyst queries.

Outbrain surpasses Q3 expectations, faces Q4 challenges amid geopolitical uncertainties

Outbrain's Q3 performance exceeded expectations, but challenges from macro uncertainties and Middle East events are impacting Q4 outlook, requiring strategic adjustments for profitability and cash flow generation.
Investments in AI and automation capabilities showcase Outbrain's commitment to innovation and improving ad performance, while opportunities in premium partnerships and differentiated ad offerings position them for growth in 2024.
The launch of the Onyx brand platform and positive results with brand advertisers present opportunities for driving brand awareness and performance, despite near-term challenges in the operating environment.

Outbrain meets Q4 guidance, eyes growth in strategic investments

Outbrain's Q4 performance met guidance, showing growth in key financial metrics. The company's strengths lie in its market positioning, successful platform, and focus on data and contextual advertising. Challenges include revenue decline and intense competition. Opportunities exist in expanding offerings, growing partnerships, and capitalizing on market shifts.

Outbrain exceeds Q1 earnings expectations, poised for strategic growth

Outbrain's Q1 2024 earnings call showcased strong financial performance, strategic initiatives, and positive outlook for growth, underpinned by key revenue drivers and successful partnerships.
The company's emphasis on consumer privacy, premium quality, and innovation in AI tools positions it well for continued success in the digital advertising landscape.
While facing challenges in a competitive market, Outbrain's focus on expanding offerings and driving measurable outcomes presents opportunities for sustained growth and market leadership.

Outbrain exceeds Q3 EBITDA guidance, eyes growth amid revenue challenges

Outbrain's Q3 performance showcased strong financials with exceeded EBITDA guidance and positive free cash flow, despite a slight revenue decline.
The company's strategic strengths include expanding advertiser relationships, innovative product launches, and consistent financial stability.
Challenges ahead include revenue growth strategies, AI integration impacts, and meeting Q4 financial guidance targets.
Opportunities for Outbrain include further market expansion, deepening partnerships, leveraging AI, and capitalizing on upcoming integrations for growth.

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Outbrain, Inc. engages in the development and operation of a recommendation platform powering the open web. Its platform brings online, mobile, and video content to audiences while helping publishers understand their audiences through data. It operates through the following segment: USA, Europe, The Middle East and Africa, and Others. The company was founded by Yaron Michael Galai and Ori Lahav in 2006 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Shares of chumbox ad provider Outbrain Inc. are down more than 50% from their July 2021 IPO pricing as privacy concerns regarding tracking technologies hound the digital ad space. The company is developing and acquiring technologies that circumvent the need for rapidly sunsetting cookies.

Outbrain Inc.: Don't Overthink It

NEW YORK, April 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Outbrain Inc. (NASDAQ: OB), a leading recommendation platform for the open web, announced today that the company will release its first quarter 2022 results before the market opens on Thursday, May 12, 2022, followed by a conference call at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) that same day to discuss the company's results and business outlook.

Outbrain to Release First Quarter 2022 Financial Results on May 12, 2022

NEW YORK, March 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Outbrain Inc. (Nasdaq: OB), a leading web recommendation platform announced today the expansion of its global partnership with Microsoft utilizing Microsoft Azure and encompassing business, technology and services.

Outbrain expands strategic partnership with Microsoft, leveraging Microsoft Azure to improve business outcomes for media owners and advertisers

Deal grows Outbrain's longstanding partnership with Sankei to power its flagship Sankei News and Sanspo Sports publications Deal grows Outbrain's longstanding partnership with Sankei to power its flagship Sankei News and Sanspo Sports publications

Outbrain Expands Partnership with Japan's Sankei Digital in Multiyear Deal

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Outbrain Inc. (OB) CEO Yaron Galai on Q4 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Record revenues of $290 million in Q4; FY 2021 growth of 32% to over $1 billion in revenuesEx-TAC gross profit and Adjusted EBITDA exceed high end of guidance

Outbrain Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Results

Paul Knegten Brings Extensive Enterprise Experience In Digital Publishing and Advertising to Elevate Outbrain's Global Brand and Support its Growth Plans Paul Knegten Brings Extensive Enterprise Experience In Digital Publishing and Advertising to Elevate Outbrain's Global Brand and Support its Growth Plans

Outbrain Expands Leadership Team with New Chief Marketing Officer

The UK's largest commercial source of news media audience will use Outbrain's Smartfeed technology to grow revenue and drive engagement The UK's largest commercial source of news media audience will use Outbrain's Smartfeed technology to grow revenue and drive engagement

CORRECTING and REPLACING: 1XL Chooses Outbrain as its Exclusive Recommendation Technology Partner in Multi-Year Deal

1XL Chooses Outbrain as its Exclusive Recommendation Technology Partner in Multi-Year Deal

Unveil 2022 will feature all the latest advertiser innovations from Outbrain alongside selected customer case studies Unveil 2022 will feature all the latest advertiser innovations from Outbrain alongside selected customer case studies

Outbrain Sets The Dates for Annual Advertiser Conference

NEW YORK, Feb. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Outbrain Inc. (NASDAQ: OB), a leading recommendation platform for the open web, announced today that the company will release its fourth quarter and full year 2021 results before the market opens on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, followed by a conference call at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) that same day to discuss the company's results and business outlook.

Outbrain to Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Results on March 1, 2022

NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Outbrain , a leading recommendation platform for the open web, today announces an agreement with Vivo, a leading, product-driven, global technology company, to power Vivo's browser newsfeed with native content.

Outbrain Partners with Vivo to Provide Recommendations Across Browser Newsfeeds

Outbrain begins roll out of Native Header Bidding solution with media partners creating more advertising opportunities by bidding on any media partner ad placement Outbrain begins roll out of Native Header Bidding solution with media partners creating more advertising opportunities by bidding on any media partner ad placement

Outbrain strategically moves to expand ad inventory, begins roll out of new Native Header Bidding solution

Acquisition strengthens Outbrain's video offering for media owners and advertisers;

Outbrain Acquires video intelligence AG, Expands Brand and Video Offering

LONDON, Nov. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Outbrain , a leading recommendation platform for the open web, today announced the renewal of its partnership with SQUID, a mobile-first personalized news service and application powering news for platforms including Huawei's browser, to drive mobile-service monetization through Outbrain's promoted recommendations.

SQUID Chooses Outbrain to Monetize Personal News Feeds

The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 54.2% in Outbrain (OB). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.

Wall Street Analysts See a 54% Upside in Outbrain (OB): Can the Stock Really Move This High?

Outbrain Inc.'s (OB) CEO Yaron Galai on Q3 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Record Revenues - increase of 34% year-over-year to $251 millionGross profit and Ex-TAC gross profit growth of 44% and 40% year-over-year, respectivelyEx-TAC gross profit and Adjusted EBITDA above guidance; Raises full year outlook

Outbrain Announces Third Quarter 2021 Results

The agreement includes the utilization of Outbrain's feed technology for all Grupo Abril websites, increasing monetization and boosting discovery through personalized recommendations The agreement includes the utilization of Outbrain's feed technology for all Grupo Abril websites, increasing monetization and boosting discovery through personalized recommendations

Outbrain Partners with Grupo Abril, Reinforcing Leadership in Recommendation Market

NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Outbrain Inc. (“Outbrain”) (NASDAQ: OB), a leading recommendation platform for the open web, announced today that the company will release its third quarter 2021 results before the market opens on Thursday, November 11, 2021, followed by a conference call at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) that same day to discuss the company's results and business outlook.

Outbrain to Release Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results on November 11, 2021

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Outbrain Becomes Michelin's Most Engaging Customer Channel

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Outbrain , a leading recommendation platform for the open web, is proud to announce today a new partnership agreement with Pijper Media, a renowned media owner in The Netherlands. Via a multiyear partnership, Outbrain will be exclusively managing audience engagement and development via the company's recommendation technology across all the websites within the Pijper Media's network. Pijper Media, which includes brands such as Grazia, Marie Claire, and Beau Monde, serves more than 12 millions page views per month to their Dutch audience.

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