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Release Date: May 12, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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IZEA Worldwide Inc ( NASDAQ:IZEA ) successfully transitioned from SMB accounts to enterprise clients, resulting in a net profit swing of $18.9 million during 2025.
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The company has established relationships with large enterprise brands such as Warner Brothers, Coursera, Nestle, Danone, Georgia Pacific, and Stellantis.
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IZEA Worldwide Inc ( NASDAQ:IZEA ) increased average revenue per account by more than 33% and established a more consistent and scalable profitability profile.
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The launch of Zed, a proprietary creator economy marketing operations platform infused with AI, is expected to differentiate IZEA Worldwide Inc ( NASDAQ:IZEA )'s capabilities and drive efficiency.
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The enterprise portfolio has grown at a healthy double-digit rate over the past 12 months, outpacing overall industry growth.
Negative Points
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Revenue in Q1 2026 declined year-over-year due to the transition away from SMB accounts.
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Managed services bookings were down $1.2 million year-over-year, with $1 million related to timing across several enterprise accounts.
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The company reported a net loss of $0.8 million for the quarter, compared to a net loss of $0.1 million in the prior-year period.
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Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter was minus $0.5 million compared to minus $0.1 million in the prior year quarter.
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Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $4.4 million from the beginning of the year, primarily driven by working capital timing and payout of prior-year incentive compensation.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Now that you've exited the SMB business, what are the main factors affecting your ability to grow over the next year or two? A: Patrick Venetucci, CEO: There aren't significant gating issues. We're expanding our reach with clients and receiving more assignments from enterprise clients. The challenge is how quickly we can gain traction and activate opportunities with our clients.
Q: Does the release of Zed help with growth, and can you provide some context? A: Patrick Venetucci, CEO: Zed is opening more doors as demand for creator economy campaigns increases. Clients are scaling up their campaigns, and Zed enables us to manage this scale efficiently. It's a significant tool for growth.
Q: How are you approaching M&A opportunities, and do you see it as a target-rich environment? A: Patrick Venetucci, CEO: We have a well-defined M&A strategy focused on adding new capabilities rather than just scale. We're looking for opportunities to cross-sell into enterprise clients. It's a target-rich environment, but we're disciplined about pricing and capital use.
Q: Can you provide insights into your core revenue and bookings growth, excluding the SMB business? A: Patrick Venetucci, CEO: While we don't report at that level of detail, our enterprise portfolio has grown at a double-digit rate over the past 12 months, outpacing market growth. We're focused on transitioning away from SMB to highlight the health of our enterprise accounts.
Q: How does the current economic environment affect your business, especially with consumer discretionary companies facing challenges? A: Patrick Venetucci, CEO: It varies by sector. In CPG, tariffs and inflation have impacted business, causing some slowdown. However, these are temporary, and we're seeing signs of recovery. We haven't lost any enterprise clients, but macroeconomic factors are at play.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
