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Earnings analysis · 10-Q

IAC earnings analysis

Filed May 4, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report

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IAC's Q1 2026 results reflect a notable decline in revenues, primarily due to a significant drop in their Search segment, while Digital revenue from People Inc. showed modest growth. Operating losses have widened…

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IAC's Q1 2026 results reflect a notable decline in revenues, primarily due to a significant drop in their Search segment, while Digital revenue from People Inc. showed modest growth. Operating losses have widened significantly, driven by increased administrative expenses and decreased profitability in Print segments. Despite a surprise in EPS, management anticipates ongoing challenges with traffic and advertising revenues caused by AI technologies in search.

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Gross and operating margin

How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.

69% Gross margin Operating margin Nov 2021 May 2026

One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.

From revenue to operating profit

Where each $100 of revenue went in this report.

Of every $100 of revenue Cost of sales $38 Operating expenses $71 Left as operating profit $-9

Cost of sales, operating expenses, and what remained. Figures are rounded to whole dollars.

How we read each report

Our analysis across the last few reports.

Read as bullish Read as bearish Nov 2021 May 2026

Our model's reading of each filing, not the share price or the market's reaction. Annual and quarterly reports each occupy one position.

Reported figures

Earnings per share
$-0.05
Segment
Digital Revenue
Segment
Print Revenue
Segment
Search Revenue
Segment
Emerging & Other Revenue

What stood out

  • Modest Growth in Digital Revenue

    Digital revenue rose by 8% to $253.2 million from $234.5 million in Q1 2025.

  • Significant Decline in Search Revenue

    Search revenue plummeted 76% to $17.1 million, down from $70.3 million in the prior year.

  • Increased Operating Loss

    Operating loss for the quarter reached $40.1 million compared to a profit of $24.1 million in Q1 2025.

  • Cash and Cash Equivalents Increased

    Total cash and cash equivalents rose to $1.1 billion from $941 million at year-end 2025.

  • Reduction in Cost of Revenue

    Cost of revenue decreased 15% to $159.8 million, helping to offset some losses.

  • Higher Adjusted EBITDA in Digital

    Digital segment Adjusted EBITDA increased 20% to $49.9 million, improving profitability amid overall declines.

What to watch

  • Dependence on Search Traffic

    Reduction in traffic from Google algorithm changes contributed to Search's 76% revenue decline.

  • Increased Operating Costs

    General and administrative expenses surged 139% to $104.1 million, impacting overall profitability.

  • Pressure from AI in Advertising

    AI advancements have adversely affected advertising revenues, leading to lower ad impressions and revenue.

Management's outlook

Management highlights ongoing challenges with advertising revenue due to Google AI features, expecting continued pressure through the year.

Earlier filings 4

10-Q · November 3, 2025

IAC reported Q3 revenue of $589,793,000, down from $642,000,000 in Q3 2024, and an operating loss of $(20,398,000) versus operating income of $8,146,000 a year ago. Reported diluted loss per share improved to $(0.27)…

10-Q · August 4, 2025

IAC reported Q2 revenue of $586,928,000, down from $634,393,000 a year earlier, while GAAP diluted EPS swung to $2.57 from $(1.74) in Q2 2024 driven primarily by a $307,437,000 unrealized pre-tax gain on its MGM…

10-Q · November 7, 2023

IAC reported revenue of $1,111,341,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, down from $1,300,901,000 a year earlier, while GAAP net loss widened materially to $(392,022,000) driven by a large unrealized loss…

10-Q · May 9, 2023

IAC reported Q1 revenue of $1,084,271,000 and diluted EPS of $4.57, driven largely by a $704,840,000 unrealized gain on its MGM investment. Revenue declined versus the prior-year quarter, operating loss widened to…

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