10-K · June 29, 2026
PodcastOne's 2026 10-K reflects continued growth in revenue, reaching $61.7 million, up 18% year-over-year, with substantial cash balance growth of 225% to $3.5 million. The company plans to enhance its competitive…
Earnings analysis · 10-Q
PODC earnings analysis
Filed August 14, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
The latest report
PodcastOne generated $16.125 million of revenue in the quarter, 9.3% below the $17.7776 million consensus estimate, and reported diluted EPS of negative $0.05 versus the $0.01 estimate. The operating trend was mixed:…
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PodcastOne generated $16.125 million of revenue in the quarter, 9.3% below the $17.7776 million consensus estimate, and reported diluted EPS of negative $0.05 versus the $0.01 estimate. The operating trend was mixed: adjusted EBITDA reached a record $1.576 million and cash increased to $7.014 million, but the company still recorded a $1.6 million net loss and $(0.4) million of operating cash flow. The 10-Q provided no updated quantitative guidance, while liquidity, continuing losses and secured LiveOne-related debt remain the principal risks.
Gross and operating margin
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One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.
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Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $-0.05
What stood out
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Revenue reached $16.125 million
Revenue was $16.125 million, although it missed the $17.7776 million consensus estimate by $1.6526 million, or 9.3%.
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Adjusted EBITDA rose 172%
Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $1.576 million, increasing 172% year over year.
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Cash balance increased to $7.014 million
Cash and cash equivalents increased to $7.014 million as of June 30, 2026.
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Disclosure controls remained effective
Management reported that disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2026, with no changes in internal control that materially affected or were reasonably likely to materially affect reporting.
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Debt covenants remained compliant
LiveOne was in compliance with the Debenture covenants as of June 30, 2026.
What to watch
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Losses and liquidity remain material
The company reported a net loss of $1.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared with a $6.5 million loss for fiscal 2026. It also reported $(0.4) million of operating cash flow, an accumulated deficit of $40.3 million, working capital of $1.5 million and total liabilities of $13.4 million, creating continuing going-concern and funding risk.
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Secured debt and redemption exposure
As of June 30, 2026, $13.1 million of Debenture principal was due and scheduled to mature in fiscal 2029; holders could require redemptions of up to $2.9 million in fiscal 2027, $2.9 million in fiscal 2028 and $11.2 million in fiscal 2029. The debt is secured by substantially all of the company's and its subsidiaries' assets, increasing acceleration and collateral-loss risk if LiveOne defaults.
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Debt covenants constrain flexibility
LiveOne's consolidated indebtedness was $14.8 million, net of fees and discounts, as of June 30, 2026. The financing agreements require maintenance of a minimum cash amount and restrict transactions including investments, dividends, share repurchases and certain changes of control, limiting operating and financing flexibility.
Management's outlook
The 10-Q provided no quantitative revenue or EPS guidance. The previously cited fiscal 2027 revenue outlook of $68.0 million-$75.0 million was not reiterated or updated.
Earlier filings 4
10-Q · February 13, 2026
PodcastOne reported record quarterly revenue of $15.856M (three months ended December 31, 2025) with materially improved margins and a narrowing loss: gross margin expanded to ~16.5% and operating margin improved to…
10-K · July 2, 2025
PodcastOne reported fiscal 2025 revenue of $52.1 million, up 20% from $43.3 million in fiscal 2024, driven largely by advertising. Key strategic moves include a three-year Enterprise Service and Advertising Agreement…
10-Q · November 14, 2024
PodcastOne reported quarterly revenue of $12,154 (as reported in the filing) and a materially reduced net loss of $1,669 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 versus a $10,873 loss in the prior-year quarter.…
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