2026-05-06——
Criteo reported Q1 2026 results on 6 May 2026
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Criteo S.A. announced Q1 2026 financial results on 6 May 2026, reporting revenue of $425 million, down 6% year-over-year, Contribution ex-TAC of $250 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $65 million. Activated media spend was $1.0 billion in the quarter, up 8% at constant currency.
What happened
- Q1 2026 revenue was $425 million versus $451 million in Q1 2025, a 6% decline (9% at constant currency).
- Retail Media Contribution ex-TAC decreased 32% at constant currency, reflecting a $27 million headwind from previously communicated scope changes with two specific Retail Media clients; excluding this impact, Contribution ex-TAC grew 24% across the underlying client base.
- Media spend was $1.0 billion in Q1 2026, up 8% year-over-year at constant currency, and $4.4 billion on a trailing 12-month basis.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $65 million (Q1 2025: $92 million), with Adjusted EBITDA margin of 26% of Contribution ex-TAC (Q1 2025: 35%).
- Criteo became the first advertising technology partner integrating with OpenAI's advertising solution, expanded its DoorDash partnership in Canada, and added Hyundai Department Store in APAC.
- Criteo deployed $31 million for share repurchases in Q1 2026.
Sources
- criteo.investorroom.com — primary
Announced 2026-05-06