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LiveRamp Announces Results For First Quarter Fiscal 2027
Aug 5, 2026 1:39 PM

Revenue increased 10% year-over-year

GAAP operating income more than doubled year-over-year and non-GAAP increased 41%

Publicis Groupe transaction still expected to close before the end of CY26

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LiveRamp ( RAMP )® , a leading data collaboration platform, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

In light of the pending transaction with Publicis Groupe, LiveRamp ( RAMP ) will not host an earnings conference call or provide financial guidance in conjunction with this earnings release.

Q1 Financial Highlights

Unless otherwise indicated, all comparisons are to the prior year period.

Total revenue was $214 million, up 10%.

Subscription revenue was $160 million, up 8%.

Marketplace & Other revenue was $54 million, up 15%.

GAAP gross profit was $151 million, up 11%. GAAP gross margin of 71% was stable. Non-GAAP gross profit was $155 million, up 10%. Non-GAAP gross margin of 72% was stable.

GAAP income from operations was $20 million compared to $7 million. GAAP operating margin of 9% expanded by 6 percentage points. Non-GAAP operating income was $50 million, up 41%. Non-GAAP operating margin of 24% expanded by 5 percentage points.

GAAP and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $0.28 and $0.65, respectively.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $17 million compared to a use of $16 million.

Share repurchases in the first quarter totaled approximately 0.6 million shares for $18 million.

Commenting on the results, CEO Scott Howe said: "Fiscal 2027 is off to a strong start, with Q1 revenue and operating income ahead of our internal projections. We continue to make good progress with our AI and agentic initiatives with the launch of the LiveRamp Agent Builders Lab and new partnerships with OpenAI, Databricks and Adobe. Finally, our previously announced transaction with Publicis Groupe remains on track to close before the end of calendar 2026."

GAAP and Non-GAAP Results

The following table summarizes the Company’s financial results for the quarters ended June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2025 ($ in millions, except per share amounts):

    GAAP   Non-GAAP
    Q1 FY27   Q1 FY26   Q1 FY27   Q1 FY26
Subscription revenue   $ 160     $ 148       --       --  
YoY change %     8 %     10 %     --       --  
Marketplace & Other revenue   $ 54     $ 46       --       --  
YoY change %     15 %     13 %     --       --  
Total revenue   $ 214     $ 195       --       --  
YoY change %     10 %     11 %     --       --  
                 
Gross profit   $ 151     $ 137     $ 155     $ 141  
% Gross margin     71 %     70 %     72 %     72 %
YoY change, pts   pts   (1) pt   pts   (1) pt
                 
Operating income   $ 20     $ 7     $ 50     $ 36  
% Operating margin     9 %     4 %     24 %     18 %
YoY change, pts   6 pts   7 pts   5 pts   3 pts
                 
Net earnings   $ 18     $ 8     $ 40     $ 30  
Diluted earnings per share   $ 0.28     $ 0.12     $ 0.65     $ 0.44  
                 
Shares to calculate diluted EPS     61.8       66.7       61.8       66.7  
YoY change %     (7
)%
    0 %     (7
)%
    (3
)%
                 
Operating cash flow   $ 17     $ (16 )        
Free cash flow           $ 16     $ (16 )
                 
Totals and year-over-year changes may not reconcile due to rounding.
 
A detailed discussion of our non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP results is provided in the schedules to this press release.

Additional Business Highlights & Metrics

On May 17, 2026, LiveRamp ( RAMP ) announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Publicis Groupe in an all-cash transaction valuing LiveRamp's ( RAMP ) equity at $38.50 per share. The transaction is expected to close before the end of calendar 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by LiveRamp ( RAMP ) shareholders. The Proxy Statement contains additional information about the shareholder vote, which is scheduled for August 17, 2026.

We announced that we now enable marketers with ChatGPT ad campaigns to use LiveRamp’s Conversions API (CAPI) Hub to connect conversion events. Through this implementation, marketers can measure the effects of their ChatGPT ad campaigns on conversions anywhere, immediately improving measurement and optimization (link).

We announced the launch of embedded identity, activation, collaboration, and measurement solutions in Databrick's new Agentic Customer Data Platform, which enables joint customers to unlock intelligence for advertising and marketing (link).

We announced LiveRamp Agent Builders (LAB), a new program to bring more partner-built agents into our network and help marketers use AI to transform planning, activation and measurement. During LAB’s pilot, brands will have access to agents from all of the AI companies participating in the program, enabling customers to focus on finding tools that create value (link).

We announced a new integration with Adobe GenStudio for Commerce Media Networks (CMNs), making commerce purchase data available through LiveRamp’s platform for use in Adobe’s agentic content supply chain — enabling brands to build and launch more targeted campaigns within commerce media networks (link).

We announced a new partnership with DoorDash to enable privacy-centric measurement that matches advertiser data with DoorDash data — surfacing incremental reach and campaign impact (link).

LiveRamp ( RAMP ) ended the quarter with 132 customers whose annualized subscription revenue exceeds $1 million, compared to 127 in the prior year period.

LiveRamp ( RAMP ) ended the quarter with 845 direct subscription customers, compared to 835 in the prior year period.

Subscription net retention was 103% and platform net retention was 106%.

Approximately 84% of total subscription revenue was fixed and 16% was usage.

Data Marketplace revenue increased by 13% year-over-year to $40 million.

Annualized recurring revenue (ARR), which is the last month of the quarter fixed subscription revenue annualized, was $539 million, up 7% compared to the prior year period.

Current remaining performance obligations (CRPO), which is contracted and committed revenue expected to be recognized over the next 12 months, was $482 million, up 7% compared to the prior year period.

About LiveRamp ( RAMP )

LiveRamp ( RAMP ) is a leading data collaboration technology company, empowering marketers and media owners to deliver and measure marketing performance everywhere it matters. LiveRamp’s data collaboration network seamlessly unites data across advertisers, ad tech platforms, publishers, data providers, and commerce media networks—unlocking insights that deliver transformational consumer experiences, and drive measurable business outcomes. As consumers embrace AI-powered experiences, the LiveRamp ( RAMP ) data collaboration network expands the breadth and accuracy of the data on which marketing AI capabilities operate. Our platform is engineered for AI agent accessibility, facilitating autonomous data collaboration between the specialized AI agents utilized by our customers and partners. Built on a foundation of strict neutrality, interoperability, and global scale, LiveRamp ( RAMP ) enables organizations to maximize the value of their data while accelerating business growth.

LiveRamp ( RAMP ) is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with offices worldwide. Learn more at LiveRamp.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of, and subject to the protections of, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, concerning LiveRamp ( RAMP ), Publicis, the proposed transaction and other matters. Forward-looking statements contained herein could include, among other things, statements regarding the anticipated timing of the consummation of the proposed transaction; statements about management’s confidence in and strategies for performance of the combined businesses; expectations for new and existing products, technologies and opportunities; and expectations regarding growth, sales, cash flows, and earnings. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of such terms as “may,” “could,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “likely,” “estimate,” “outlook,” “plan,” “contemplate,” “project,” “target” or other comparable terms. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements as a result of a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the control of LiveRamp ( RAMP ) or Publicis. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this communication including, but not limited to: economic uncertainties that could impact LiveRamp ( RAMP ) or LiveRamp’s suppliers, customers and partners, geopolitical circumstances, including risk related to tariffs and other trade restrictions, the possibility of a recession, general inflationary pressure and high interest rates; the ability and willingness of LiveRamp’s customers to renew their agreements with LiveRamp ( RAMP ) upon their expiration; LiveRamp’s ability to add new customers and upsell within LiveRamp’s subscription business; LiveRamp’s reliance upon partners, including data suppliers, who may withdraw or withhold data from LiveRamp ( RAMP ); increased competition and rapidly changing technology that could impact LiveRamp’s products and services; LiveRamp’s ability to keep up with rapidly changing technology practices in LiveRamp’s products and services or that expected benefits from utilization of technological innovations (including AI) may not be realized as soon as expected or at all; the risk that LiveRamp ( RAMP ) fails to realize the potential benefits of or have difficulty integrating acquired businesses; and LiveRamp’s inability to attract, motivate and retain talent. Additional risks include maintaining LiveRamp’s culture and LiveRamp’s ability to innovate and evolve while operating in a hybrid work environment, with some employees working remotely at least some of the time within a rapidly changing industry, while also avoiding disruption from reductions in LiveRamp’s current workforce as well as disruptions resulting from acquisition, divestiture and other activities affecting LiveRamp’s workforce. LiveRamp’s global workforce strategy could possibly encounter difficulty and not be as beneficial as planned. LiveRamp’s international operations are also subject to risks, including the performance of third parties as well as impacts from war and civil unrest, that may harm LiveRamp’s business. The risk of a significant breach of the confidentiality of the information or the security of LiveRamp’s or LiveRamp’s customers’, suppliers’, or other partners’ data and/or computer systems, or the risk that LiveRamp’s current insurance coverage may not be adequate for such a breach, that an insurer might deny coverage for a claim or that such insurance will continue to be available to LiveRamp ( RAMP ) on commercially reasonable terms, or at all, could be detrimental to LiveRamp’s business, reputation and results of operations. Other business risks include unfavorable publicity and negative public perception about LiveRamp’s industry; interruptions or delays in service from data center or cloud hosting vendors LiveRamp ( RAMP ) relies upon; and LiveRamp’s dependence on the continued availability of third-party data hosting and transmission services. LiveRamp’s clients’ ability to use data on LiveRamp’s platform could be restricted if the industry’s use of third-party cookies and tracking technology declines due to technology platform changes, regulation or increased user controls. Continued changes in the judicial, legislative, regulatory, accounting, cultural and consumer environments affecting LiveRamp’s business, including but not limited to litigation, investigations, legislation, regulations and customs at the state, federal and international levels relating to information collection and use represents a risk, as well as changes in tax laws and regulations that are applied to LiveRamp’s customers which could cause enterprise software budget tightening. In addition, third parties may claim that LiveRamp ( RAMP ) is infringing their intellectual property or may infringe LiveRamp’s intellectual property which could result in competitive injury and / or the incurrence of significant costs and draining of LiveRamp’s resources. Factors that could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward looking-statements in this communication in regard to the proposed transaction concerning LiveRamp ( RAMP ) and Publicis include, but are not limited to: (1) failure of the closing conditions in the merger agreement to be satisfied, or any unexpected delay in closing the proposed transaction or the occurrence of any event, change, or other circumstance that could give rise to the right of one or multiple of the parties to terminate the definitive agreement between Publicis and LiveRamp ( RAMP ); (2) the possibility that the transaction does not close when expected or at all because required regulatory, shareholder, or other approvals are not received or satisfied on a timely basis or at all; (3) the possibility that the transaction may be more expensive to complete than anticipated, including as a result of unexpected factors or events, including those resulting from the announcement, pendency or completion of the transaction; (4) risks that the new businesses will not be integrated successfully or that the combined companies will not realize estimated cost savings, value of certain tax assets, synergies and growth or that such benefits may take longer to realize than expected; (5) failure to realize anticipated benefits of the combined operations; (6) risks relating to unanticipated costs of integration; (7) ability to hire and retain key personnel; (8) ability to successfully integrate the companies’ businesses; (9) the potential impact of announcement or consummation of the proposed transactions on relationships with third parties, including clients, employees and competitors, including reputational risk; (10) ability to attract new clients and retain existing clients in the manner anticipated; (11) reliance on and integration of information technology systems; (12) suffering reduced profits or losses as a result of intense competition; or (13) potential litigation that may be instituted against LiveRamp ( RAMP ) or its directors or officers related to the proposed transaction or the merger agreement. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties that affect the parties’ businesses, including those described in LiveRamp’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2026, in Part I “Cautionary Statements Relevant to Forward-Looking Information” and Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” as updated by subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and those described in documents Publicis has filed with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (the French securities regulator). The parties do not undertake, nor do they have, any obligation to provide updates or to revise any forward-looking statements.

NO OFFER OR SOLICITATION

This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and applicable regulations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND WHERE TO FIND IT

In connection with the proposed transaction, LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. ( RAMP ) filed a definitive proxy statement with the SEC relating to the proposed transaction on July 6, 2026 (the “proxy statement”). LiveRamp ( RAMP ) commenced mailing of the proxy statement to its shareholders on or about July 8, 2026. This communication is not a substitute for the proxy statement or any other document that LiveRamp ( RAMP ) has filed or may file with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION, INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS THAT ARE FILED OR WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN THE PROXY STATEMENT WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE WITH THE SEC BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Any vote in respect of resolutions to be proposed at LiveRamp’s shareholder meeting to approve the proposed transaction should be made only on the basis of the information contained in LiveRamp’s proxy statement and documents incorporated by reference therein. Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of these documents (when they are available) and other related documents filed with the SEC at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or on LiveRamp’s website at www.liveramp.com.

PARTICIPANTS IN THE SOLICITATION

Publicis, LiveRamp ( RAMP ) and their respective directors and certain of their respective executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of LiveRamp ( RAMP ) in respect of the proposed transactions contemplated by the proxy statement. Information regarding the persons who are, under the rules of the SEC, participants in the solicitation of the shareholders of LiveRamp ( RAMP ) in connection with the proposed transaction, including a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is set forth in the proxy statement . Information about the directors and executive officers of LiveRamp ( RAMP ) and their ownership of shares of LiveRamp ( RAMP ) common stock and other securities of LiveRamp ( RAMP ) can be found in the sections entitled “Nominees and Continuing Directors,” “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” “Compensation Tables,” “Non-Employee Director Compensation” and “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” included in the proxy statement; in the Form 3 and Form 4 initial statements of beneficial ownership and statements of changes in beneficial ownership filed with the SEC by LiveRamp’s directors and executive officers; and in other documents subsequently filed by LiveRamp ( RAMP ) with the SEC. Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of these documents and other related documents filed with the SEC at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or on LiveRamp’s website at www.liveramp.com.

The financial information set forth in this press release reflects estimates based on information available at this time.

LiveRamp ( RAMP ) assumes no obligation and does not currently intend to update these forward-looking statements.

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LiveRamp ( RAMP )® and RampIDTM and all other LiveRamp ( RAMP ) marks contained herein are trademarks or service marks of LiveRamp, Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

LIVERAMP HOLDINGS, INC. ( RAMP ) AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
               
    For the three months ended June 30,
            $ %
    2026
  2025
  Variance Variance
               
Revenues   213,986     194,822     19,164   9.8 %
Cost of revenue   63,043     58,319     4,724   8.1 %
Gross profit   150,943     136,503     14,440   10.6 %
% Gross margin   70.5 %   70.1 %      
               
Operating expenses              
Research and development   37,134     39,608     (2,474 ) (6.2 )%
Sales and marketing   51,934     51,906     28   0.1 %
General and administrative   35,149     37,345     (2,196 ) (5.9 )%
Gains, losses and other items, net   6,563     423     6,140   N/A
Total operating expenses   130,780     129,282     1,498   1.2 %
               
Income from operations   20,163     7,221     12,942   179.2 %
% Margin   9.4 %   3.7 %      
               
Total other income, net   3,091     3,709     (618 ) (16.7 )%
Income from continuing operations before income taxes   23,254     10,930     12,324   112.8 %
Income tax expense   5,739     3,183     2,556   80.3 %
               
Net earnings   17,515     7,747     9,768   126.1 %
               
Basic earnings per share   0.29     0.12     0.17   144.6 %
               
Diluted earnings per share   0.28     0.12     0.17   143.9 %
               
Basic weighted average shares   60,506     65,448        
Diluted weighted average shares   61,846     66,731        
               
               
Some totals may not sum due to rounding.              
               

LIVERAMP HOLDINGS, INC. ( RAMP ) AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP EPS (1)
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
         
    For the three months ended June 30,
    2026   2025
         
Income from continuing operations before income taxes   23,254   10,930
Income tax expense   5,739   3,183
Net earnings   17,515   7,747
         
Basic earnings per share   0.29   0.12
Diluted earnings per share   0.28   0.12
         
Excluded items:        
Purchased intangible asset amortization (cost of revenue)   2,750   2,750
Non-cash stock compensation (cost of revenue and operating expenses)   20,942   25,410
Restructuring and merger charges (gains, losses, and other)   6,563   423
Total excluded items from continuing operations   30,255   28,583
         
Income from continuing operations before income taxes and excluding items   53,509   39,513
Income tax expense (2)   13,378   9,878
Non-GAAP net earnings from continuing operations   40,131   29,635
         
Non-GAAP earnings per share from continuing operations        
Basic   0.66   0.45
Diluted   0.65   0.44
         
Basic weighted average shares   60,506   65,448
Diluted weighted average shares   61,846   66,731
         
         
(1) This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures, and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to comparable GAAP measures, the reasons why management uses these measures and the material limitations on the usefulness of these measures, please see Appendix A.
         
(2) Non-GAAP income taxes were calculated by applying the estimated annual effective tax rate to year-to-date pretax income. The differences between our GAAP and non-GAAP income taxes were primarily due to the net tax effects of the excluded items.
 

LIVERAMP HOLDINGS, INC. ( RAMP ) AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP INCOME FROM OPERATIONS (1)
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
         
    For the three months ended June 30,
    2026
  2025
         
Income from operations   20,163     7,221  
Operating income margin   9.4 %   3.7 %
         
Excluded items:        
Purchased intangible asset amortization (cost of revenue)   2,750     2,750  
Non-cash stock compensation (cost of revenue and operating expenses)   20,942     25,410  
Restructuring and merger charges (gains, losses, and other)   6,563     423  
Total excluded items   30,255     28,583  
         
Income from operations before excluded items   50,418     35,804  
Non-GAAP operating income margin   23.6 %   18.4 %
         
         
(1) This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures, and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to comparable GAAP measures, the reasons why management uses these measures and the material limitations on the usefulness of these measures, please see Appendix A.
 

LIVERAMP HOLDINGS, INC. ( RAMP ) AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA (1)
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
         
    For the three months ended June 30,
    2026
  2025
         
Net earnings from continuing operations   17,515     7,747  
Income tax expense   5,739     3,183  
Total other income, net   (3,091 )   (3,709 )
         
Income from operations   20,163     7,221  
Depreciation and amortization   3,330     3,389  
         
EBITDA   23,493     10,610  
         
Other adjustments:        
Non-cash stock compensation (cost of revenue and operating expenses)   20,942     25,410  
Restructuring and merger charges (gains, losses, and other)   6,563     423  
         
Other adjustments   27,505     25,833  
         
Adjusted EBITDA   50,998     36,443  
         
         
         
(1) This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures, and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to comparable GAAP measures, the reasons why management uses these measures, the usefulness of these measures and the material limitations on the usefulness of these measures, please see Appendix A.
 

LIVERAMP HOLDINGS, INC. ( RAMP ) AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands)
               
    June 30,   March 31,   $ %
    2026
  2026
  Variance Variance
Assets              
Current assets:              
Cash and cash equivalents   363,523     379,547     (16,024 ) (4.2 )%
Short-term investments   7,500     7,500       %
Trade accounts receivable, net   216,711     212,977     3,734   1.8 %
Refundable income taxes, net   6,179     10,243     (4,064 ) (39.7 )%
Other current assets   41,764     42,874     (1,110 ) (2.6 )%
Total current assets   635,677     653,141     (17,464 ) (2.7 )%
               
Property and equipment   23,673     23,396     277   1.2 %
Less - accumulated depreciation and amortization   18,294     18,246     48   0.3 %
Property and equipment, net   5,379     5,150     229   4.4 %
               
Intangible assets, net   6,417     9,167     (2,750 ) (30.0 )%
Goodwill   502,023     502,067     (44 ) %
Deferred commissions, net   39,002     40,727     (1,725 ) (4.2 )%
Deferred income taxes   58,009     57,873     136   0.2 %
Other assets, net   32,304     26,052     6,252   24.0 %
    1,278,811     1,294,177     (15,366 ) (1.2 )%
               
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity              
Current liabilities:              
Trade accounts payable   128,654     129,730     (1,076 ) (0.8 )%
Accrued payroll and related expenses   23,318     55,063     (31,745 ) (57.7 )%
Other accrued expenses   42,000     40,280     1,720   4.3 %
Deferred revenue   45,265     39,714     5,551   14.0 %
Total current liabilities   239,237     264,787     (25,550 ) (9.6 )%
               
Other liabilities   62,177     57,411     4,766   8.3 %
               
Stockholders' equity:              
Preferred stock             n/a
Common stock   16,315     16,183     132   0.8 %
Additional paid-in capital   2,152,227     2,129,554     22,673   1.1 %
Retained earnings   1,476,825     1,459,310     17,515   1.2 %
Accumulated other comprehensive income   5,614     5,640     (26 ) (0.5 )%
Treasury stock, at cost   (2,673,584 )   (2,638,708 )   (34,876 ) 1.3 %
Total stockholders' equity   977,397     971,979     5,418   0.6 %
    1,278,811     1,294,177     (15,366 ) (1.2 )%
                     

LIVERAMP HOLDINGS, INC. ( RAMP ) AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
    For the three months ended June 30,
    2026
  2025
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net earnings   17,515     7,747  
Non-cash operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization   3,330     3,389  
Loss on disposal or impairment of assets   8     119  
Lease-related impairment and restructuring charges       274  
Gain on sale of strategic investments       (14 )
Loss (gain) on marketable equity securities   38     (141 )
Provision for doubtful accounts   284     1,256  
Deferred income taxes   (90 )   112  
Non-cash stock compensation expense   20,942     25,410  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Accounts receivable, net   (4,021 )   (34,265 )
Deferred commissions   1,725     670  
Other assets   2,510     5,284  
Accounts payable and other liabilities   (37,255 )   (35,861 )
Income taxes   6,463     4,482  
Deferred revenue   5,567     5,717  
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   17,016     (15,821 )
Cash flows from investing activities:        
Capital expenditures   (703 )   (336 )
Proceeds from sale of strategic investment       14  
Net cash used in investing activities   (703 )   (917 )
Cash flows from financing activities:        
Proceeds related to the issuance of common stock under stock and employee benefit plans   2,552     5,920  
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings upon vesting of stock-based awards   (17,323 )   (10,845 )
Acquisition of treasury stock   (17,553 )   (29,872 )
Net cash used in financing activities   (32,324 )   (34,797 )
Net cash used in continuing operations   (16,011 )   (51,535 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash   (13 )   1,221  
         
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash   (16,024 )   (50,314 )
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period   379,547     413,926  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period   363,523     363,612  
         
Supplemental cash flow information:        
Cash received for income taxes, net   (639 )   (1,414 )
Cash paid for operating lease liabilities   2,610     2,474  
Operating lease assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities   5,715     576  
Purchases of property, plant and equipment remaining unpaid at period end   158     189  
             

LIVERAMP HOLDINGS ( RAMP ), INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
CALCULATION OF FREE CASH FLOW (1)
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
                 
    FY2026   FY2027
    6/30/2025 9/30/2025 12/31/2025 3/31/2026 FY2026   6/30/2026
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities   $ (15,821 ) $ 57,408   $ 67,266   $ 58,902   $ 167,755     $ 17,016  
                 
Less:                
Capital expenditures     (336 )   (589 )   (162 )   (289 )   (1,376 )     (703 )
                 
Free Cash Flow   $ (16,157 ) $ 56,819   $ 67,104   $ 58,613   $ 166,379     $ 16,313  
                 
                 
(1) This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures, and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to comparable GAAP measures, the reasons why management uses these measures and the material limitations on the usefulness of these measures, please see Appendix A.
 

LIVERAMP HOLDINGS, INC. ( RAMP ) AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
                    Qtr-to-Qtr
    FY2026   FY2027   FY2027 to FY2026
    6/30/2025 9/30/2025 12/31/2025 3/31/2026 FY2026   6/30/2026   % $
                       
Revenues   194,822     199,829     212,197     206,092     812,940     213,986     9.8 % 19,164  
Cost of revenue   58,319     59,594     59,656     60,548     238,117     63,043     8.1 % 4,724  
Gross profit   136,503     140,235     152,541     145,544     574,823     150,943     10.6 % 14,440  
% Gross margin   70.1 %   70.2 %   71.9 %   70.6 %   70.7 %   70.5 %      
                       
Operating expenses                      
Research and development   39,608     36,952     33,823     37,756     148,139     37,134     (6.2 )% (2,474 )
Sales and marketing   51,906     48,685     48,864     56,192     205,647     51,934     0.1 % 28  
General and administrative   37,345     33,170     29,078     32,988     132,581     35,149     (5.9 )% (2,196 )
Gains, losses and other items, net   423         1,252     3,315     4,990     6,563     1,451.5 % 6,140  
Total operating expenses   129,282     118,807     113,017     130,251     491,357     130,780     1.2 % 1,498  
                       
Income from operations   7,221     21,428     39,524     15,293     83,466     20,163     179.2 % 12,942  
% Margin   3.7 %   10.7 %   18.6 %   7.4 %   10.3 %   32.0 %      
                       
Total other income, net   3,709     3,544     3,378     3,967     14,598     3,091     (16.7 )% (618 )
                       
Income from continuing operations before income taxes   10,930     24,972     42,902     19,260     98,064     23,254     112.8 % 12,324  
Income tax expense (benefit)   3,183     (2,448 )   3,029     (50,476 )   (46,712 )   5,739     80.3 % 2,556  
Net earnings from continuing operations   7,747     27,420     39,873     69,736     144,776     17,515     126.1 % 9,768  
                       
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax               1,176     1,176         %  
                       
Net earnings   $7,747   $27,420   $39,873   $70,912   $145,952     $17,515     126.1 % 9,768  
                       
Basic earnings per share:                      
Continuing Operations   0.12     0.42     0.63     1.12     2.26     0.29     144.6 % 0.17  
Discontinued Operations   0.00     0.00     0.00     0.02     0.02     0.00     %  
Basic earnings per share   0.12     0.42     0.63     1.14     2.28     0.29     144.6 % 0.17  
                       
Diluted earnings per share:                      
Continuing Operations   0.12     0.42     0.62     1.10     2.23     0.28     143.9 % 0.17  
Discontinued Operations   0.00     0.00     0.00     0.02     0.02     0.00     %  
Diluted earnings per share   0.12     0.42     0.62     1.12     2.24     0.28     143.9 % 0.17  
                       
                       
Basic weighted average shares   65,448     65,074     63,517     62,382     64,105     60,506        
Diluted weighted average shares   66,731     65,781     64,285     63,382     65,045     61,846        
                       
Some earnings (loss) per share amounts may not add due to rounding.          
           

                 
LIVERAMP HOLDINGS, INC. ( RAMP ) AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP EXPENSES (1)
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands)
    FY2026   FY2027
    6/30/2025 9/30/2025 12/31/2025 3/31/2026 FY2026   6/30/2026
Expenses:                
Cost of revenue   58,319   59,594   59,656   60,548   238,117     63,043  
Research and development   39,608   36,952   33,823   37,756   148,139     37,134  
Sales and marketing   51,906   48,685   48,864   56,192   205,647     51,934  
General and administrative   37,345   33,170   29,078   32,988   132,581     35,149  
Gains, losses and other items, net   423     1,252   3,315   4,990     6,563  
                 
Gross profit, continuing operations:   136,503   140,235   152,541   145,544   574,823     150,943  
% Gross margin   70.1 % 70.2 % 71.9 % 70.6 % 70.7 %   70.5 %
                 
Excluded items:                
Purchased intangible asset amortization (cost of revenue)   2,750   2,750   2,750   2,750   11,000     2,750  
Non-cash stock compensation (cost of revenue)   1,541   1,452   1,033   891   4,917     1,097  
Non-cash stock compensation (research and development)   8,332   6,503   5,634   5,093   25,562     5,829  
Non-cash stock compensation (sales and marketing)   6,014   5,469   5,018   6,419   22,920     3,975  
Non-cash stock compensation (general and administrative)   9,523   7,093   6,446   6,527   29,589     10,041  
Restructuring charges (gains, losses, and other)   423     1,252   3,315   4,990     6,563  
Total excluded items   28,583   23,267   22,133   24,995   98,978     30,255  
                 
Expenses, excluding items:                
Cost of revenue   54,028   55,392   55,873   56,907   222,200     59,196  
Research and development   31,276   30,449   28,189   32,663   122,577     31,305  
Sales and marketing   45,892   43,216   43,846   49,773   182,727     47,959  
General and administrative   27,822   26,077   22,632   26,461   102,992     25,108  
                 
Gross profit, excluding items:   140,794   144,437   156,324   149,185   590,740     154,790  
% Gross margin   72.3 % 72.3 % 73.7 % 72.4 % 72.7 %   72.3 %
                 
(1) This presentation includes non-GAAP measures. Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures, and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. For a detailed explanation of the adjustments made to comparable GAAP measures, the reasons why management uses these measures, the usefulness of these measures and the material limitations on the usefulness of these measures, please see Appendix A.
                 

LIVERAMP HOLDINGS, INC. ( RAMP ) AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
               
    For the three months ended June 30,
            $ %
    2026
  2025
  Variance Variance
               
Revenues   213,986     194,822     19,164   9.8 %
Cost of revenue   63,043     58,319     4,724   8.1 %
Gross profit   150,943     136,503     14,440   10.6 %
% Gross margin   70.5 %   70.1 %      
               
Operating expenses              
Research and development   37,134     39,608     (2,474 ) (6.2 )%
Sales and marketing   51,934     51,906     28   0.1 %
General and administrative   35,149     37,345     (2,196 ) (5.9 )%
Gains, losses and other items, net   6,563     423     6,140   N/A
Total operating expenses   130,780     129,282     1,498   1.2 %
               
Income from operations   20,163     7,221     12,942   179.2 %
% Margin   9.4 %   3.7 %      
               
Total other income, net   3,091     3,709     (618 ) (16.7 )%
Income from continuing operations before income taxes   23,254     10,930     12,324   112.8 %
Income tax expense   5,739     3,183     2,556   80.3 %
               
Net earnings   17,515     7,747     9,768   126.1 %
               
Basic earnings per share   0.29     0.12     0.17   144.6 %
               
Diluted earnings per share   0.28     0.12     0.17   143.9 %
               
Basic weighted average shares   60,506     65,448        
Diluted weighted average shares   61,846     66,731        
               
               
Some totals may not sum due to rounding.              
               
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LIVERAMP HOLDINGS, INC. ( RAMP ) AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
               
    For the three months ended June 30,
            $ %
    2026
  2025
  Variance Variance
               
Revenues   213,986     194,822     19,164   9.8 %
Cost of revenue   63,043     58,319     4,724   8.1 %
Gross profit   150,943     136,503     14,440   10.6 %
% Gross margin   70.5 %   70.1 %      
               
Operating expenses              
Research and development   37,134     39,608     (2,474 ) (6.2 )%
Sales and marketing   51,934     51,906     28   0.1 %
General and administrative   35,149     37,345     (2,196 ) (5.9 )%
Gains, losses and other items, net   6,563     423     6,140   N/A
Total operating expenses   130,780     129,282     1,498   1.2 %
               
Income from operations   20,163     7,221     12,942   179.2 %
% Margin   9.4 %   3.7 %      
               
Total other income, net   3,091     3,709     (618 ) (16.7 )%
Income from continuing operations before income taxes   23,254     10,930     12,324   112.8 %
Income tax expense   5,739     3,183     2,556   80.3 %
               
Net earnings   17,515     7,747     9,768   126.1 %
               
Basic earnings per share   0.29     0.12     0.17   144.6 %
               
Diluted earnings per share   0.28     0.12     0.17   143.9 %
               
Basic weighted average shares   60,506     65,448        
Diluted weighted average shares   61,846     66,731        
               
               
Some totals may not sum due to rounding.              
               
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