IZEA Worldwide, Inc. Earnings Recaps
Q1 2026
May 13, 2026
IZEA's shares declined 5.0% after the quarter, reflecting investor disappointment with revenue deceleration driven by the ongoing exit from lower-margin SMB accounts and a cautious near-term outlook despite progress on the strategic shift to enterprise clients.
Key takeaways
- Revenue declined to $6.6 million from $8 million year over year, fully attributable to the wind-down of non-core SMB business.
- Managed Services bookings fell $1.2 million year over year, including a $1 million timing impact from enterprise accounts.
- Gross margins remained stable, supported by consistent cost of revenue despite revenue pressures.
- Operating expenses decreased 3% year over year to $4.1 million, driven by lower sales and marketing costs offset partially by higher G&A.
- The company posted a net loss of $800 thousand (-$0.04 per share), widening from a loss of $100 thousand (-$0.01 per share) in the prior year period, despite cost reductions.
Q3 2025
Nov 14, 2025
IZEA Worldwide, Inc. reported a strategic shift towards higher quality enterprise accounts, achieving net income of $100,000 for Q3 2025, marking three consecutive quarters of profitability despite an 8% decline in total revenue.
Key takeaways
- Managed services revenue, excluding Hozoo, rose 5%, indicating strong growth in targeted enterprise clients.
- Total operating expenses decreased by 67%, reflecting improved cost management and operational efficiency.
- Net income for the quarter reached $100,000 compared to a net loss of $8.8 million in Q3 2024, reinforcing the company’s profitable trajectory.
- Cash reserves increased by $800,000 to $51.4 million, bolstering financial stability.
- Investments in technology and new leadership in account management aim to enhance enterprise growth and client servicing capabilities.