NYSE$NMAX
Newsmax Inc · Q1 2026 earnings
Q1 2026 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Newsmax Inc reported Q1 2026 total revenues of $51.7 million, up 14% from the prior year, with a net loss of $2.2 million.
Newsmax Inc delivered 14% revenue growth in Q1 2026 driven by strong affiliate fee and licensing increases in its Broadcasting segment. Gross profit rose modestly while operating expenses declined due to lower legal costs. The company ended the quarter with $17.2 million in cash and $111.9 million in investments.
- Total revenues reached $51.7 million, a 14% increase year-over-year, led by affiliate fees up 75%.
- Net loss narrowed significantly to $2.2 million from $17.2 million in Q1 2025.
- Broadcasting segment Adjusted EBITDA improved 24% to $4.0 million.
- Digital segment revenues declined 13% amid softer advertising and subscription performance.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Newsmax Inc · Revenue · Quarterly
$51.7M
Revenue by segment
Newsmax Inc · $51.7M total across 2 segments · Q1 2026
- Broadcasting$43.7M—84.6%
- Digital$7.96M—15.4%
Forward guidance
Company continues international licensing expansion and investment in Newsmax 2 OTT platform while maintaining focus on core U.S. distribution growth.
Tailwinds
- New international licensing agreements signed in early 2026
- Affiliate fee revenue momentum from rate increases and new carriage
Headwinds
- Continued investment in programming increasing cost of revenues
- Digital segment profitability pressure from lower ad and subscription revenue
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 3 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2026
-1.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
+3.5%
Avg return
5 days after
-3.5%
Avg return
30 days after
40%
2 / 5 earnings
Positive
+1.5%
Q1 2026
Best reaction
-6.9%
Q3 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +0.0% | +12.1% | — | |
| Q1 2026 | +1.5% | +3.1% | +19.8% | |
| Q3 2025 | -6.9% | -11.2% | +14.0% | |
| Q2 2025 | +0.2% | +15.0% | -0.9% | |
| Q1 2025 | -0.6% | -1.5% | -46.8% |
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