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Webtoon guides Q3 revenue of $358M-$368M, targets double-digit growth exit in Q4

WEBTOON Entertainment Inc. guided third-quarter revenue of $358 million to $368 million and adjusted EBITDA of $0 million to $5 million during its second-quarter 2026 earnings call. The company reported Q2 revenue of $338.5 million, a 2.8% decline as reported but a 5.2% increase on a constant currency basis, with adjusted EBITDA of $5.5 million exceeding the high end of guidance. CEO Junkoo Kim announced a new strategic direction focused on AI-powered initiatives and scaling the off-platform IP adaptation business, including a $100 million IP Adaptation Fund with NAVER and a 60% majority stake in RI Games Holdings. CFO David Lee reiterated expectations of returning to double-digit revenue growth by the end of the fourth quarter, clarifying that the target applies to the exit rate rather than the full quarter. The company posted a net loss of $14.6 million, driven by higher income tax expense and increased marketing investment.

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WBTN · Capital · Positive Guides Q3 revenue and EBITDA, reiterates double-digit growth exit rate

035420.KO · Capital · Positive Partners in $100M IP Adaptation Fund with Webtoon

RI Games Holdings Inc. · Capital · Positive Webtoon acquires 60% majority stake in RI Games Holdings

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Webtoon Entertainment Q2 earnings beat estimates

Webtoon Entertainment reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of $0.04 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.02 per share. Revenue came in at $338.47 million, slightly below the consensus of $338.84 million and down from $348.27 million a year earlier. The company has beaten EPS estimates in three of the past four quarters but has missed revenue estimates in each of the last four quarters. Shares have fallen about 31.5% year-to-date, while the S&P 500 has gained 13.3%. The current Zacks Rank for the stock is #4 (Sell).

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WBTN · Capital · Positive Q2 EPS beat estimates

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Rumble Q1 revenue rises 7.4% but misses estimates, stock drops 28%

Rumble reported first-quarter revenues of $25.46 million, up 7.4% year on year but falling 2% short of analysts' expectations, in what the company described as a disappointing quarter that also saw a significant miss on earnings per share estimates. The video-sharing platform, which positions itself as a free-speech alternative to mainstream services, achieved the fastest revenue growth among the six digital media and content platforms stocks tracked, yet its share price has fallen 28% since the report to $5.88. The broader group posted a soft quarter overall, with aggregate revenues missing consensus estimates by 5.3% and next-quarter revenue guidance coming in 6% below expectations, contributing to an average share-price decline of 18.2% across the cohort. Among peers, Stride reported revenues of $629.9 million, up 2.7% year on year and in line with estimates, while Ziff Davis saw revenues of $267.6 million, down 1.9% and missing estimates by 6.9%. Getty Images posted revenues of $226.6 million, up 1.1% but lagging estimates by 5.9%, and WEBTOON reported revenues of $320.9 million, down 1.5% and meeting estimates.

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RUM · Capital · Negative Revenue and EPS missed estimates, stock dropped 28%.

GETY · Capital · Negative Revenue missed estimates by 5.9%, contributing to sector decline.

LRN · Capital · Neutral Revenue in line with estimates, but sector softness noted.

WBTN · Capital · Neutral Revenue met estimates, but sector guidance weak.

ZD · Capital · Negative Revenue missed estimates by 6.9%.

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StockStory Highlights Everpure as a Top Services Pick, Flags Applied Digital and WEBTOON as Stocks to Avoid

StockStory identifies Everpure as a resilient business services stock with exciting potential, while recommending investors avoid Applied Digital and WEBTOON Entertainment. Everpure, with a market cap of $25.61 billion, has compounded earnings per share at 61.1% annually over the past five years and generates strong free cash flow. Applied Digital, valued at $8.14 billion, faces concerns over its modest $355.5 million revenue base, cash-burning history, and potential shareholder dilution. WEBTOON Entertainment, with a $1.54 billion market cap, shows sluggish monthly active user trends, a 73.5% annual decline in earnings per share over two years, and a negative free cash flow margin of -0.6% over the last four years.

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APLD · Capital · Negative StockStory flags Applied Digital as a stock to avoid due to modest revenue, cash-burning history, and potential shareholder dilution.

P · Capital · Positive StockStory highlights Everpure as a top services pick with strong earnings growth and free cash flow.

WBTN · Capital · Negative StockStory flags WEBTOON Entertainment as a stock to avoid due to sluggish user trends, declining earnings, and negative free cash flow.

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Webtoon CFO's Share Disposal Was Tax-Related, Not a Market Sale

Webtoon Entertainment CFO David J. Lee disposed of 9,463 shares worth $109,203, but the transaction was non-discretionary and executed solely to cover income tax withholding obligations triggered by the vesting of equity awards. The sale represented just 4% of Lee's direct holdings, and he continues to hold 221,586 shares valued at $2.6 million. The filing comes as Webtoon shows improving profitability, with adjusted EBITDA jumping 132% to $9.5 million in the first quarter and net loss narrowing to $8.8 million from $22 million a year earlier. The company, which has a market capitalization of $1.6 billion and trailing-twelve-month revenue of $1.4 billion, aims to return to double-digit revenue growth by year-end.

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WBTN · Capital · Positive Improving profitability with EBITDA up 132% and narrowing net loss, plus CFO's share disposal was tax-related, not a market sale.

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StockStory highlights Braze as cash-heavy stock to watch, flags WEBTOON and Visteon as sells

StockStory identifies Braze as a cash-heavy stock with competitive advantages, while naming WEBTOON and Visteon as facing challenges. Braze holds a net cash position of $306.6 million, representing 12.6% of its market cap, and has demonstrated billings growth averaging 32.1% over the last year, with estimated revenue growth of 18.8% for the next 12 months. WEBTOON, with a net cash position of $574.5 million or 36.5% of market cap, is flagged for sluggish monthly active user trends and a 73.5% annual decline in earnings per share over two years. Visteon, holding $385 million in net cash or 12% of market cap, faces annual sales declines of 1.7% over two years and a gross margin of 12.1%.

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BRZE · Capital · Positive StockStory highlights Braze's strong net cash position and billings growth, suggesting financial strength and competitive advantages.

VC · Demand · Negative StockStory flags Visteon for annual sales declines of 1.7% over two years, indicating weak end-customer demand.

WBTN · Demand · Negative StockStory flags WEBTOON for sluggish monthly active user trends and a 73.5% annual decline in earnings per share, indicating weak user engagement and demand.

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