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Reddit rallies as AI‑driven ad growth fuels strong revenue outlook
The company beat revenue and profit estimates as daily active users rose 17% and second-quarter sales guidance topped Wall Street forecasts.
- On Thursday, Reddit reported first-quarter revenue of $663 million, a 69% increase year-over-year that beat analyst estimates, and issued an optimistic second-quarter forecast that sent shares up 11% in extended trading.
- Reddit's growth stems from AI-powered advertising tools that enable brands to target users within specific subreddit discussions, positioning the platform to compete with rivals like Meta and TikTok for ad dollars.
- Daily active unique users rose 17% to 126.8 million during the quarter, while average revenue per user reached $5.23; Reddit Chief Operating Officer Jen Wong reported a 75% year-over-year increase in active advertisers.
- The company generated $312 million in operating cash flow and $311 million in free cash flow, while net income soared to $204 million from $26 million a year ago, ending with $2.77 billion in cash.
- Reddit expects second-quarter revenue between $715 million and $725 million, with CEO Steve Huffman stating the platform's community-driven foundation provides "a unique advantage in the age of AI.
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