UK's Digitalbox 2025 revenue rises 7%, adjusted EBITDA up 9%

Digitalbox

31/03/2026 07:19

Overview

UK digital media publisher's 2025 revenue grew 7% yr/yr, driven by segment and portfolio expansion

Adjusted EBITDA for 2025 rose 9% yr/yr, reflecting improved monetisation and cost discipline

Operating cash flow declined sharply, reflecting increased investment in new product development

Outlook

Company says digital advertising and mobile consumption trends support its strategy

Digitalbox aims to at least double business size in the medium term through organic vertical expansion and acquisitions

Company enters 2026 with expanded portfolio, stronger margins, and balance sheet strength

Result Drivers

PORTFOLIO EXPANSION - Revenue growth was driven by organic expansion and bolt-on acquisitions

INCREASED PRODUCT INVESTMENT - Higher new product development spend reduced gross margin and operating cash flow

ON-PLATFORM MONETISATION - Improved monetisation and a focus on higher-yield traffic sources supported earnings

Company press release: ID:nRSe8167Ya

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
FY Revenue
Miss
GBP 3.9 mln
GBP 4.08 mln (1 Analyst)
FY Adjusted EBITDA
Beat
GBP 680,000
GBP 219,000 (1 Analyst)
FY Adjusted EBITDA Margin
17.40%
FY Gross Profit
GBP 3.2 mln


Analyst Coverage

The one available analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy"

The average consensus recommendation for the online services peer group is "buy."

The stock recently traded at 11 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 11 three months ago

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