WM Technology — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary
Financial Performance:
- Revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, was $38.5 million, a decrease from $42.2 million in the prior year period.
- Net loss was $5.9 million, compared to net income of $3.6 million in the prior year.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $0.8 million, down from $7.6 million in the prior year.
- Average monthly paying clients decreased to 4,899 from 5,221 in the prior year.
- Average monthly revenue per paying client decreased to $2,618 from $2,693 in the prior year.
- Cash and cash equivalents totaled $51.0 million as of September 30, 2026, down from $62.4 million as of December 31, 2025.
- Deferred revenue was $4.8 million as of September 30, 2026, down from $5.5 million as of December 31, 2025.
- Total shares outstanding were 161.1 million as of September 30, 2026.
- For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, revenue was $124.5 million compared to $131.6 million in the prior year; net loss was $1.3 million compared to net income of $8.3 million; and Adjusted EBITDA was $11.6 million compared to $29.4 million in the prior year.
Guidance and Future Outlook:
- The Company expects fourth quarter 2026 revenue to decline by a low-single digit percentage compared with the third quarter.
- Management anticipates that revenue will follow marketing momentum in challenged markets like Michigan, Colorado, and Oklahoma despite current softness.
- The Company expects some churned clients or those who decreased spend to return due to the importance of the platform.
- A new sponsored ad product for brands is launching in the current month and is anticipated to contribute to revenue shortly after launch.
- The Company plans to evaluate potential strategic transactions and opportunities, targeting best-in-class assets that generate positive cash flow at reasonable multiples.
- The transition away from public reporting is expected to reduce administrative overhead and compliance costs.
Business Segments and Product Lines:
- Revenue decreases were driven by client payment difficulties and churn in established markets.
- Operating expenses included increased marketing spend to attract more consumers to the platform.
- One-time expenses included a securities litigation settlement and severance costs associated with a workforce reduction in the third quarter.
- The Company is focusing on collections and terminating clients who are late with payments to ensure long-term business health.
Market and Competitive Landscape:
- The operating environment remains challenging for certain customers facing margin compression and cash flow constraints.
- Established markets are experiencing price deflation and ongoing consolidation.
- Heavy regulation and price compression are contributing to softness in Michigan, Colorado, and Oklahoma.
- The Company holds a strong belief in the power of cannabis and advocates for full U.S. legalization and industry-wide social equity.
Risks and Challenges:
- Risks include market reactions to the Company's delisting from Nasdaq and deregistration as an SEC reporting company, potentially impacting liquidity and share price.
- Trading on OTC markets may be less liquid and have greater price volatility.
- The Company faces material weaknesses in internal controls and risks regarding their remediation.
- Future results depend on the Company's ability to maintain its OTC listing, acquire new clients, retain existing clients, and collect on outstanding receivables.
- Risks include changes in domestic and foreign business conditions, cannabis regulations, and macroeconomic factors such as inflation and geopolitical events.
- Potential impacts from cyber-attacks, security vulnerabilities, and litigation outcomes are noted.
Management Commentary and Tone:
- CFO Susan Echard stated that revenue and Adjusted EBITDA decreased due to client payment difficulties, with cash utilization increasing for marketing and one-time expenses.
- CEO Doug Francis described the quarter as operationally successful despite optical near-term pressures, noting that foundational work has laid the foundation for future growth.
- Management emphasized a "long game" strategy, focusing on cleaning up the client base, optimizing user acquisition costs, and finalizing strategic expansion infrastructure.
- The tone reflects confidence that the deliberate decision to terminate late-paying clients will benefit the business long-term.
Other Key Points:
- The Company voluntarily delisted from Nasdaq earlier in the year and announced its intention to deregister as an SEC reporting company.
- A reduction in force was completed during the third quarter, with severance costs included in the quarter's expenses.
- The Company sold a domain name, resulting in a $1.0 million gain recognized in the nine-month period.
- The Company is being highly disciplined in its approach to potential acquisitions, targeting assets with positive cash flow potential.
- Company
- WM TECHNOLOGY INC
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Software - Application