Fiverr (FVRR) delivered a sharp pre-market rebound after its first-quarter 2026 results showed stronger profit growth, despite weaker marketplace activity. The stock closed at $10.36, down 2.54%, but jumped to $11.40 in pre-market trading, up 9.99%. The move reflected a sentiment shift as profitability gains helped offset pressure from falling buyers and lower marketplace revenue.
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Fiverr reported first-quarter revenue of $105.5 million, down 1.6% from $107.2 million a year earlier. However, the company improved profitability as gross margin expanded to 82.1% from 81.0%. Moreover, non-GAAP gross margin rose to 84.8%, showing better cost control across the business.
GAAP net income increased sharply to $8.6 million, compared with $0.8 million in the first quarter of 2025. Basic net income per share reached $0.24, while diluted earnings per share stood at $0.23. Besides, adjusted EBITDA climbed to $22.6 million from $19.4 million a year earlier.
Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 21.4%, compared with 18.1% in the prior-year quarter. This 330-basis-point gain showed Fiverr’s focus on efficiency during its platform transition. Consequently, the market reacted strongly as profit growth softened concerns around slower revenue trends.
Fiverr’s marketplace revenue fell 13.6% year over year to $67.1 million. The decline marked continued pressure in its core freelance marketplace business. However, the company continued to shift toward higher-value work and broader platform services.
Annual active buyers dropped 17.8% to 2.9 million from 3.5 million a year earlier. Yet annual spend per buyer increased 15.4% to $356, compared with $309 last year. This mix showed fewer buyers, but stronger spending among remaining customers.
Marketplace take rate stayed stable at 27.7% for the twelve-month period ended March 31, 2026. Meanwhile, services revenue rose 30.0% to $38.4 million from $29.5 million. Hence, Fiverr’s newer service lines helped balance weakness in its traditional marketplace model.
Fiverr framed 2026 as a transformational year as it expands beyond a transactional marketplace. The company aims to build a broader work platform supported by AI-led tools. Additionally, it continues to target complex projects that connect skilled talent with higher-value client demand.
For the second quarter, Fiverr expects revenue between $95 million and $103 million. That range implies a year-over-year decline of 13% to 5%. The company also expects adjusted EBITDA between $16 million and $20 million for the quarter.
For full-year 2026, Fiverr expects revenue between $380 million and $420 million. That guidance points to a possible annual decline of 12% to 3%. Still, projected adjusted EBITDA of $64 million to $80 million keeps profitability central to Fiverr’s recovery story.
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