Nexxen International Ltd. (NEXN) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Overview
The earnings call highlights a mixed outlook. On the positive side, there is a reaffirmation of strong revenue projections, growth in CTV and data licensing, and strategic partnerships like VIDAA, which are promising. However, concerns arise from DSP headwinds, competitive pressures, and unclear responses from management on specific metrics. The Q&A reveals efforts to mitigate these challenges, but uncertainties remain. The lack of specific guidance on certain aspects and the focus on future growth rather than immediate results suggest a neutral sentiment, with potential for slight positive or negative movement.
Key Financial Performance
Contribution ex-TAC $92.6 million, a Q3 record, reflecting an 8% increase year-over-year or 14% ex political. Growth was driven by data product, self-service, desktop and mobile alongside increases across our health, business and finance verticals.
Programmatic Revenue $89.6 million, up 10% year-over-year or 15% ex political. Growth was driven by data product, self-service, desktop and mobile alongside increases across our health, business and finance verticals.
CTV Revenue $24.5 million, declined 17% year-over-year in Q3 or 13% ex political. Results were impacted by decreased activity from select third-party DSP partners within our OMP and PMP channels, tariff-related spending reductions from certain customers and more competitive CTV CPMs.
Desktop Revenue Increased 67% year-over-year. Growth attributed to targeting tools helping advertisers find audiences across devices.
Mobile Revenue Rose 3% year-over-year. Growth attributed to targeting tools helping advertisers find audiences across devices.
Self-Service Contribution ex-TAC Grew 11% year-over-year amid greater enterprise DSP adoption.
Data Products Contribution ex-TAC Increased 154% year-over-year.
Adjusted EBITDA $28.1 million in Q3, reflecting a 30% adjusted EBITDA margin as a percentage of contribution ex-TAC. Confidence in margin expansion over time through contribution ex-TAC growth, cost discipline, and anticipated benefits from AI initiatives.
Net Cash from Operating Activities $35.8 million in Q3 compared to $39.9 million in Q3 2024.
Cash and Cash Equivalents $116.7 million as of September 30, with no long-term debt and $50 million undrawn on revolving credit facility.
Non-IFRS Diluted Earnings Per Share $0.20 in Q3 compared to $0.27 in Q3 2024 on a post-reverse split basis.
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Operating Highlights
Nexxen Discovery: Proprietary data assets like Nexxen Discovery have been central to agency and brand conversations, enabling advertisers to uncover, build, and activate high-performing audiences at scale. It has become a competitive advantage with enhanced usability and adoption.
Programmatic Smart TV Home Screen Activation: Launched the industry's first solution for programmatic Smart TV home screen activation, providing direct access to native Smart TV inventory via Nexxen SSP. This innovation is exclusive to Nexxen and differentiates it from competitors.
VIDAA Partnership: Renewed and expanded partnership with VIDAA through 2029, securing exclusive global access to ACR data and third-party ad monetization exclusivity in North America. This positions Nexxen as a key player in targeting and measurement data.
Yahoo! DSP Integration: ACR audience segments are now available for targeting in the Yahoo! DSP, paving the way for licensing growth in 2026 and beyond.
DSP Enhancements: Improved buying algorithms and automated budget optimization in the DSP, lowering media costs and increasing return on ad spend. NexAI DSP assistant has enhanced real-time insights and usability, with efficiency gains of up to 97%.
Omnichannel DSP Investments: Continued investments in omnichannel DSP, enhancing automation, performance, and user experience to attract more enterprise partners.
Strategic Shift to Self-Service DSP: Focusing on revenue from omnichannel self-service DSP and data products, reducing reliance on third parties and creating end-to-end revenue opportunities.
AI and Data Integration: Deepening AI integration and expanding data capabilities to enhance usability and performance, positioning Nexxen for long-term growth.
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Risk or Challenges
Lowered Financial Guidance: The company has reduced its full-year 2025 guidance due to several factors, including lower-than-expected activity from certain third-party DSP partners, competitive CTV CPMs, and reduced spending from some customers. This reflects near-term financial headwinds.
Softness in Select Channels: There is reduced activity in certain channels, particularly within the Nexxen SSP, due to changes in spending behavior from a major DSP customer and macroeconomic factors like tariffs.
Decline in CTV Revenue: CTV revenue declined 17% year-over-year in Q3, driven by decreased activity from third-party DSP partners, tariff-related spending reductions, and more competitive CPMs.
Non-Programmatic Business Weakness: The non-programmatic business line experienced a year-over-year decline of $1 million in contribution ex-TAC, and the company is actively evaluating options for this segment.
Reliance on Third-Party DSPs: The company faces challenges due to its reliance on third-party DSPs, which have tightened SPO strategies and reduced spending in certain channels.
Macroeconomic and Tariff-Related Pressures: Macroeconomic softness and tariff-related spending reductions have impacted customer spending, particularly in CTV and other channels.
Competitive Pressures in CTV CPMs: More competitive CTV CPMs have created pricing pressures, impacting revenue and profitability in this segment.
Reduced Spending in Key Verticals: There has been reduced spending in government, retail, and education verticals, which has negatively impacted revenue.
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Guidance & Outlook
Revenue Guidance: Nexxen has lowered its full-year 2025 guidance, now expecting contribution ex-TAC in the range of $350 million to $360 million, adjusted EBITDA in the range of $113 million to $117 million, and programmatic revenue to represent roughly 95% of total revenue. This reflects a contribution ex-TAC growth of approximately 3% at the midpoint or 6% ex-political, and programmatic revenue growth of approximately 6% at the midpoint or 9% ex-political.
2026 Growth Expectations: Nexxen anticipates significant CTV revenue growth opportunities in 2026 and beyond, supported by the renewal and expansion of its strategic partnership with VIDAA. Contribution ex-TAC from the VIDAA partnership is expected to increase in 2026, driven by ACR data licensing revenue, exclusive third-party ad monetization opportunities, and the launch of the programmatic Smart TV home screen activation solution.
Strategic Investments and Innovations: In 2026, Nexxen plans to release new DSP innovations, expand infrastructure and capacity, and deepen AI integration to enhance usability and performance. The company is also enhancing its CTV capabilities through innovative product launches, such as the programmatic Smart TV home screen activation solution, and entering new scaled mobile in-app partnerships.
AI and Data Integration: Nexxen expects the adoption of nexAI to grow, driving operational efficiency, adjusted EBITDA growth, and margin expansion over time. Continued investments in AI, data, and technology are planned to reinforce platform advantages and differentiation.
Market Positioning and Partnerships: Nexxen is aggressively pursuing new sizable strategic commercial partnerships leveraging its VIDAA exclusivities and first-to-market programmatic Smart TV home screen activation solution. These efforts aim to secure large spend commitments, greater enterprise adoption, and scale licensing opportunities.
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Shareholder Return Plan
Share Repurchase Program: We repurchased roughly 1.8 million shares in Q3, investing approximately $18.1 million through our now completed $50 million program and recently launched $20 million program. From March 2022 through the end of Q3 2025, we repurchased roughly 36.6% of outstanding shares, investing approximately $247.4 million. As of October 31, approximately $13.9 million remained under our authorization, and we intend to evaluate implementing a new repurchase program following completion of our current program.
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Key Q&A
Q:What steps are being taken in Q4 to address DSP headwinds?
A:The company is focusing on several initiatives: launching a new product for programmatic TV ads on VIDAA and other operating systems, enhancing self-serve solutions which grew 14% in the first 9 months of the year, leveraging exclusive data sets from VIDAA, and investing in in-app mobile media. These steps aim to reduce reliance on third-party DSPs and adapt to market changes.
Q:How close is the company to achieving its full-stack AI vision?
A:The company is progressing with AI integration. The discovery tool combined with AI has doubled seller revenues. AI is also being used on the DSP for smarter and more efficient media buying. The SSP side is under development, with news expected early next year. By mid-next year, a layer connecting DSP, DMP, and SSP will be added for better platform management.
Q:What is the current trend in CTV and its impact on the company?
A:The company experienced softness in CTV due to reduced advertising in certain categories, fierce competition leading to lower CPMs, and the absence of political advertising compared to last year. However, the company expects growth in CTV from 2026 onwards due to exclusive agreements with VIDAA and advancements in programmatic TV ad solutions.
Q:Why did a competitor win an advertiser previously working with the company?
A:The advertiser chose to change providers, which the company views as a natural occurrence. The company continues to win new accounts and sees growth in its self-serve platform, which grew 14% in the first 9 months of the year. The company believes its end-to-end solution and exclusive data offerings provide a competitive advantage.
Q:How much of the company's traffic is from desktop browsers, and how has traffic been affected?
A:The company did not provide specific figures for desktop browser traffic or the exact decline in Q3 traffic. However, it acknowledged a slight drop in DSP revenues and is shifting focus to in-app mobile media to mitigate risks from AI and changes in browsing behavior.
Q:What is the company's strategy for addressing DSP-related challenges?
A:The company is reducing reliance on third-party DSPs by enhancing its self-serve solution, investing in CTV and in-app mobile media, and leveraging exclusive data sets. It is also engaging with DSPs to increase spending on unique CTV capabilities.
Q:How is the company positioned for performance objectives in traditional brand formats?
A:The company’s DSP is optimized for performance, often outperforming competitors in head-to-head comparisons. Lower CPMs in CTV are creating opportunities to combine performance with CTV. The company is also leveraging unique TV ad formats and exclusive data to enhance performance.
Q:What is the impact of non-programmatic business on the company?
A:The non-programmatic business operates in silos and does not contribute data or benefits to the programmatic business. The company is evaluating actions to address underperformance in this segment.
Q:What is the potential of the Yahoo! DSP partnership and data licensing?
A:The Yahoo! DSP partnership and data licensing are growing, with additional DSPs showing interest. Data licensing, including raw data and discovery tool integration, is seen as a significant growth opportunity with high net revenue potential.
Q:What are the company's plans for M&A?
A:The company is not looking to acquire additional DSPs or SSPs but is open to acquiring clients, verticals, or activities that can integrate into its platform and generate additional revenues.
Q:How is the company addressing the DSP impact in Q4 and its growth outlook for 2026?
A:The company acknowledges a reduced DSP spend in Q4 but expects growth in 2026 through CTV, self-serve solutions, in-app mobile media, and data licensing. It aims for low double-digit growth in programmatic activity.
Q:What needs to happen to achieve double-digit growth?
A:The company needs to scale CTV through unique solutions and partnerships, enhance self-serve capabilities, grow in-app mobile media, and expand data licensing. These initiatives are expected to drive growth in 2026.
Q:What is the contribution of the VIDAA partnership?
A:The VIDAA partnership is expected to become more meaningful in the future, leveraging exclusive TV data for targeting and measurement. However, specific revenue contributions were not disclosed.
Q:How is the company scaling mobile in-app supply?
A:The company is partnering with SDK companies to connect directly to in-app inventory, maintaining SPO compliance. It does not plan to acquire another SSP for this purpose.
Q:Review of Unclear Management Responses
A:Management avoided providing specific figures for desktop browser traffic and the exact decline in Q3 traffic. They also did not disclose the specific revenue contribution of the VIDAA partnership, citing it as too early to quantify.
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