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Cardlytics Q3 2025 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q3 2025 earnings summary5 Nov, 2025

Executive summary

  • Q3 2025 revenue was $52.0 million, down 22% year-over-year, with billings of $89.2 million, down 20.3%, mainly due to a major FI partner's content block and lower sales to existing marketers.

  • Net loss improved to $(72.7) million from $(145.2) million in Q3 2024, driven by lower impairment charges and cost reductions, including a 30% workforce reduction for $26 million in annualized savings.

  • Strategic focus on diversifying supply, growing advertiser demand, expanding CRP partners, and enhancing platform capabilities through new partnerships and product innovations.

  • Bank of America issued a non-renewal notice, impacting future revenue, while a key agreement with JPMorgan Chase was extended to 2028.

  • Management emphasized a strategic reset and disciplined execution to return to growth, with confidence in long-term prospects.

Financial highlights

  • Q3 2025 billings were $89.2 million (down 20.3% year-over-year); revenue was $52.0 million (down 22.4%); adjusted contribution was $30.0 million (down 17.5%).

  • Adjusted EBITDA was $3.2 million, up $5.0 million year-over-year; net loss per share was $(1.36), improved from $(2.90) in Q3 2024.

  • Operating cash flow was $1.8 million; free cash flow was negative $2.7 million, an improvement from prior year.

  • Ended Q3 with $44 million in cash and cash equivalents, with $12.4 million in unused borrowing capacity.

  • Gross margin for Q3 2025 was 47%, up from 43% in Q3 2024.

Outlook and guidance

  • Q4 2025 billings expected between $86–$96 million, revenue $51.1–$59.1 million, adjusted EBITDA $(5.5) million to $7.9 million.

  • Billings guidance implies a 17–26% year-over-year decrease, mainly due to further content restrictions.

  • Adjusted contribution margin expected in the mid to high 50% range; operating expenses to be at or below $28 million, down 19% year-over-year.

  • Management expects sufficient liquidity for at least 12 months but may need additional capital for long-term growth.

  • Positive adjusted EBITDA expected for Q4 and full year 2025.

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