PodcastOne (PODC) Investor presentation summary

Market position and platform overview

• Operates as a leading podcast platform with over 3.9 billion downloads and 192 exclusive shows, producing 350+ episodes weekly and reaching 19.1 million monthly downloads and 5.8 million unique listeners.

• Recognized as the 6th largest U.S. podcast publisher, maintaining Top 10 Podtrac status for 20 consecutive months.

• Provides a comprehensive 360-degree solution for creators and advertisers, including production, distribution, and monetization services.

• Diversifies revenue through high-margin offerings, owned IP, and TV adaptations of podcasts.

• Only publicly traded pure-play podcast company in the U.S.

Financial performance and guidance

• Achieved double-digit revenue growth with FY 2026 revenue at $61.7M and FY 2027 guidance of $68–75M.

• Adjusted EBITDA guidance for FY 2027 is $8–10M, with no debt on the balance sheet.

• Gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2026, was $4.7M, with operating expenses of $17.7M and a net loss of $1.6M.

• Targeting $100M in revenue within two to four years through organic and inorganic growth.

• Expanded partnerships, including Amazon and a Fortune 250 streaming partner, driving record annual run rates.

Growth strategy and market opportunity

• Pursues a two-pronged growth strategy: organic expansion via ad revenue and talent support, and M&A to consolidate smaller networks and acquire technology.

• Focused on acquiring new talent, expanding reach, and leveraging cross-platform promotion and monetization.

• U.S. podcast market projected to reach $5.8B in ad revenue by 2027, with 158M monthly listeners and a highly engaged, affluent demographic.

• Global podcast listenership expected to exceed 700M by 2029, with increasing demand for video podcasts.

• Offers diversified revenue streams including paywalls, live events, merchandise, and social campaigns.