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WEBTOON Entertainment Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary9 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 revenue was $362.8M, down 4.0% YoY reported but up 0.2% constant currency; net loss narrowed to $7.5M from $11.1M.
Adjusted EBITDA was $2.2M versus $5.1M YoY, with foreign-currency losses a key drag.
Strategy centers on AI-enabled discovery and platform initiatives, building global franchises from IP, and extending reach through adaptations and collaborations.
Financial highlights
Gross profit rose $9.8M YoY to $92.6M; operating loss narrowed to $9.2M from $14.9M.
Diluted loss per share was $0.06 versus $0.09; Adjusted EPS was $0.02 versus $0.04.
9M revenue decreased 2.8% to $1.022B; net loss narrowed to $30.8M from $36.9M and Adjusted EBITDA was $17.2M versus $18.9M.
Q3 cost of revenue fell 8.5% to $270.2M; marketing rose 11.2% to $39.1M and G&A was nearly flat at $62.7M.
Outlook and guidance
Q4 revenue guidance is $371M–$381M, equivalent to 9.0%–12.0% constant-currency growth; Adjusted EBITDA guidance is $0M–$5M, with a 0.0%–1.3% margin.
Q4 growth is expected to be primarily organic, supported by Korea, advertising, narrower Japan paid-content declines, and IP revenue shifted from Q3; RI Games contribution is de minimis.
Management expects double-digit revenue growth by year-end, with paid content, advertising, AI initiatives, and IP expansion supporting growth into 2027.
Cash balances are expected to cover working capital and stated commitments for at least the next 12 months under current operating plans.
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- All proposals passed, directors elected, and auditor ratified with no shareholder questions.WBTNAGM 2026
- Double-digit revenue growth targeted by 2026, fueled by AI, Disney, and global expansion.WBTN2026 Evercore Global TMT Conference
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- Net loss narrowed and Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled as revenue stabilized and liquidity improved.WBTNQ1 2026
- Virtual annual meeting to vote on directors, pay, and auditor, all board-recommended.WBTNProxy filing
- Board recommends approval of director elections, executive pay, and auditor ratification.WBTNProxy filing
- AI-powered content and global creator engagement drive strong growth and monetization.WBTNRaymond James & Associates’ 46th Annual Institutional Investors Conference 2025
Next WEBTOON Entertainment earnings date
30th Annual UBS Global Technology and AI Conference1 Dec, 2026
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Next WEBTOON Entertainment earnings date
30th Annual UBS Global Technology and AI Conference1 Dec, 2026
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WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. is a global entertainment company that operates a prominent online storytelling platform. The company enables creators and users to discover, create, and share digital content through two main formats: webcomics and web novels. It is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ.