Earnings Call
Aug 6, 2026
Q2 FY2026
EPS Estimate
0.18
EPS Actual
0.14
Post-Earnings Close
$13.80
Earnings Reaction
-21.9%
The Trade Desk's second quarter results mark a significant inflection point for a company that has compounded revenue at roughly 34% annually since its 2016 IPO. Revenue of $715 million grew just 3% year-over-year, well below the company's own expectations and the growth trajectory investors have come to associate with the platform. Adjusted EBITDA of $241 million represented a 34% margin, and adjusted EPS came in at $0.34, comfortably ahead of the $0.18 consensus estimate, but the headline revenue miss and a Q3 guide of at least $650 million (implying roughly a 12% year-over-year decline) dominated the conversation. Management was unusually candid in attributing the shortfall to two distinct forces: macro-driven pressure on key advertiser categories, and self-diagnosed execution gaps that the company is actively working to address.
Report generated on Aug 9, 2026
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Chief Executive Officer
The quarter's results reflected a combination of company-specific execution and broader sector dynamics, with management addressing several of the key debates that analysts had flagged heading into the print. Guidance commentary pointed to continued momentum in the core segments, while questions on margins and capital allocation drew more nuanced responses from the leadership team over the course of the call.
The quarter's results reflected a combination of company-specific execution and broader sector dynamics, with management addressing several of the key debates that analysts had flagged heading into the print. Guidance commentary pointed to continued momentum in the core segments, while questions on margins and capital allocation drew more nuanced responses from the leadership team over the course of the call.
The quarter's results reflected a combination of company-specific execution and broader sector dynamics, with management addressing several of the key debates that analysts had flagged heading into the print. Guidance commentary pointed to continued momentum in the core segments, while questions on margins and capital allocation drew more nuanced responses from the leadership team over the course of the call.
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