Acast AB (publ) delivered sturdy first-quarter 2026 outcomes, attaining its first-ever worthwhile quarter amid strong income enlargement and improved margins.4820
Monetary Highlights
Web gross sales climbed 20% year-over-year to SEK 645.0 million, pushed by 31% natural progress. Gross revenue rose to SEK 241.0 million, sustaining a 37% margin. EBITDA reached SEK 29.1 million (5% margin), whereas adjusted EBIT hit SEK 4.7 million (1% margin). The corporate reported a revenue of SEK 16.9 million for the interval, with earnings per share of SEK 0.09. Money circulation from working actions strengthened to SEK 39.6 million.4828
Podcast listens elevated 1% to 1,121 million, whereas common income per pay attention (ARPL) surged 19% to SEK 0.58.48
Regional Breakdown
North America fueled progress with internet gross sales up 26% (43% natural) to SEK 256.1 million. Europe posted 16% progress (23% natural) to SEK 343.0 million, and different markets superior 22% (26% natural) to SEK 45.9 million.48
CEO Commentary
Greg Glenday, Chief Govt Officer, commented: “The sturdy income efficiency in Q1 2026 marks a big milestone for Acast: our first ever worthwhile first quarter. Powered by sustained double-digit natural progress throughout all areas and continued operational self-discipline, we have now demonstrated that our enterprise mannequin scales effectively. As we transfer by means of 2026, our enhanced market place and increasing omnichannel capabilities present a strong platform to seize market share as podcast income continues to catch as much as its viewers attain and a spotlight.”48
Key Developments
Acast secured partnerships for unique advert gross sales with Good Day Media and Slate, boosting weekly listens by 1.5 million from the latter. Integration with Apple advances video podcast monetization by way of HLS. The Wake Phrase Studios acquisition, accomplished in December 2025, contributed SEK 2.9 million in internet gross sales.48
These outcomes underscore Acast’s scaling podcast platform, connecting over 140,000 storytellers with 4,000 advertisers globally.48
