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Cardlytics Q2 2025 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q2 2025 earnings summary6 Aug, 2025

Executive summary

  • Q2 2025 revenue was $63.2M, down 9% year-over-year; billings fell 6% to $104.0M.

  • Net loss widened to $9.3M from $4.3M year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA improved to $2.7M from a loss of $2.3M.

  • Major FI partner imposed content restrictions, impacting supply and billings; Bank of America issued a non-renewal notice effective July 31, 2025.

  • Cost reduction measures, including a reduction in force, resulted in $1.5M in one-time costs in Q2 2025.

  • Monthly qualified users rose 19% year-over-year to 224.5M, but adjusted contribution per user declined to $0.14.

Financial highlights

  • Adjusted EBITDA was $2.7M, up $5M year-over-year, surpassing guidance high end.

  • Adjusted contribution margin reached 57.1%, a five-point increase and highest to date.

  • Free cash flow was negative $3.4M, improved $7.4M sequentially; operating cash flow positive at $1.2M.

  • Gross margin improved to 46.3% in Q2 2025 from 41.2% in Q2 2024.

  • Cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2025: $46.7M; working capital: $21.3M.

Outlook and guidance

  • Q3 2025 billings expected between $87M–$95M, a 15–22% year-over-year decrease due to FI partner restrictions.

  • Q3 revenue guidance: $52.2M–$58.2M; adjusted EBITDA between -$2.3M and $2.7M.

  • UK expected to continue strong growth in Q3; revenue as a percentage of billings to remain in low 60% range.

  • Management continues to focus on cost optimization and shifting marketers to other FI partner channels.

  • The company believes it has sufficient liquidity for at least the next 12 months but may require additional capital for long-term growth.

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