Taboola Reports Q3 Revenue of $462.3 Million as Adjusted EBITDA Rises 16% and Publisher Partnerships Expand

Taboola (TBLA) reported Q3 2026 revenue of $462.3M, down 6.9% YoY, but adjusted EBITDA rose 16.1% to $56.0M. Gross profit increased 9.6% to $152.3M. Net income reached $18.4M. The company expanded partnerships with NBCUniversal and Fox News, and plans to acquire Dianomi. Q4 revenue guidance is $477M-$493M, with adjusted EBITDA of $73.5M-$82.5M.

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Published Nov 4, 2026, 3:33 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

The earnings release provides fresh data on revenue, profitability, and guidance, which can affect the stock's valuation and sector sentiment.

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Market read

Taboola's earnings and guidance are the primary drivers of market reaction; sector peers may be indirectly affected.

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What to watch

The pending Dianomi acquisition could unlock additional revenue streams not reflected in current guidance.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post-market today

Background

Taboola is a digital advertising platform that monetizes publisher inventory. The company announced Q3 results and forward guidance, highlighting partnerships with NBCUniversal and Fox News and a planned acquisition of Dianomi.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

Taboola reported Q3 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA, and provided Q4 and full-year guidance.

Expected impact

possible pressure if guidance is viewed as below expectations, upside if investors focus on margin expansion

Evidence & confidence

The report contains fresh financial numbers and forward guidance that can move the stock in the near term.

Market effects

Digital advertising sector may see renewed focus on publisher partnerships and margin improvement.

U.S. tech stocks could be modestly affected by Taboola's guidance.

Limited to advertisers and publishers globally; no broad macro impact.

Counterpoint

Investors could view the revenue decline as a buying opportunity if margin expansion continues.

Key entities

  • Taboola

    Digital advertising platform (NASDAQ:TBLA).

  • Dianomi

    Target of Taboola's announced acquisition.

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