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WEBTOON (WBTN) presented at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026, outlining growth plans focused on paid content, advertising, and IP. The company expects 2% Q3 growth but aims for double-digit 2026 revenue growth. Key markets include Korea, Japan, and Rest of World, with AI and partnerships driving expansion. Revenue is $1.4B, with 79% from paid content, 11% from ads, and 8-9% from IP. Gross margin is 26%.

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WEBTOON Entertainment (WBTN) reported Q2 2026 results with lower sales, wider net loss, and modest Q3 revenue growth guidance. Shares are down 33.38% YTD but up 6.22% over 7 days. Analysts estimate fair value at $11.29, 22.0% above the last close of $8.80, citing long-term growth potential and IP adaptation. Risks include slowing user growth and unpredictable revenue from IP adaptations.

WEBTOON Entertainment (WBTN) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $338.5M, down 2.8% YoY, but up 5.2% on constant currency. Adjusted EBITDA was $5.5M, above prior guidance, with 1.6% margin. Net loss widened to $14.6M. Q3 revenue guidance is $358M to $368M. The company also outlined a 60% Allied Games stake and a $100M NAVER IP fund.

WEBTOON (WBTN) reported Q2 revenue of $338.5M vs $344.1M estimates and guided Q3 revenue to $363M midpoint, below $385.4M estimates. Adjusted EPS was $0.04 vs $0.01, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.48M vs $3.95M. Management cited weaker Japan and higher marketing spend, while highlighting Korea paid content and AI features.

WEBTOON Entertainment (WEBTOON Entertainment Inc.) reported a Q2 2026 net loss of $14.6 million, citing higher income tax expenses and increased marketing. Management outlined a shift from licensing to owning and investing in IP adaptations, AI-driven interactive features, and advertising growth, including Rest of World constant-currency growth above 20%. It also discussed a $100 million IP adaptation fund with NAVER and a majority stake in Allied Games Holdings.

Webtoon Entertainment (WBTN) reported Q2 revenue of $338.5 million, down 2.8% year over year, and adjusted EBITDA of $5.5 million, above prior guidance. Revenue rose in South Korea and grew in advertising (+11.5%), but Japan revenue fell 6.7% with declines in MAU and MPU. The company plans a $100 million IP adaptation fund with Naver and more IP co-ownership investments, while warning Q3 constant-currency revenue growth of 0.7% to 3.3%.

Webtoon Entertainment shares fell about 8% pre-open to $8.69 after Q2 results missed expectations. Revenue was $338.5 million vs $339.5 million consensus, and net loss widened to $14.6 million. Q3 EBITDA midpoint guidance was about $2.5 million vs roughly $8.62 million estimates. The company also announced a $100 million cash deal for a 60% stake in RI Games Holdings. Evercore cut its price target to $12 from $15.

Webtoon Entertainment (Naver Webtoon’s U.S. HQ) reported Q2 revenue of $338.47M, down 2.8% year over year, with constant-currency revenue up 5.2% to $366.39M. Paid content and IP fell, while advertising rose. Net loss widened to $14.58M. It also agreed a strategic investment in Arigames and plans a $100M IP fund with Naver. Q3 constant-currency growth guided 0.7% to 3.3%.

Webtoon Entertainment, parent of Naver Webtoon, said it will buy a 60% stake in game developer RI Games Holdings. The deal will fund a 4-year plan to develop and release multiple games using webtoon IPs, including an action MMO based on “Overgeared,” developed by Grey Games and published by Nexon, with a global release planned for this year.