SEA (NYSE:SE – Get Free Report) and Groupon (NASDAQ:GRPN – Get Free Report) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and risk.
Profitability This table compares SEA and Groupon’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets SEA 5.98% 13.54% 5.59% Groupon -25.26% N/A -20.28% Earnings & Valuation This table compares SEA and Groupon”s gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio SEA $22.94 billion 3.02 $1.58 billion $2.59 43.82 Groupon $498.42 million 1.55 -$83.52 million ($3.11) -6.09 SEA has higher revenue and earnings than Groupon. Groupon is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than SEA, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Risk & Volatility SEA has a beta of 1.51, meaning that its stock price is 51% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Groupon has a beta of 0.24, meaning that its stock price is 76% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Institutional and Insider Ownership 59.5% of SEA shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 90.0% of Groupon shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.2% of SEA shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 36.6% of Groupon shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Analyst Recommendations This is a summary of recent ratings and recommmendations for SEA and Groupon, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score SEA 1 2 10 1 2.79 Groupon 2 1 1 0 1.75 SEA currently has a consensus price target of $149.40, suggesting a potential upside of 31.65%. Groupon has a consensus price target of $26.00, suggesting a potential upside of 37.20%. Given Groupon’s higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Groupon is more favorable than SEA.
Summary SEA beats Groupon on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.
About SEA (Get Free Report)
Sea Ltd. is an internet and mobile platform company, which engages in the provision of online gaming services. It operates through the following segments: Digital Entertainment, E-Commerce, and Digital Financial Services. The Digital Entertainment segment offers and develops mobile and PC online games. The E-Commerce segment manages a third-party marketplace through the Shopee mobile app and websites that connect buyers and sellers. The Digital Financial Services segment includes a variety of payment services and loans to individuals and businesses through SeaMoney. Sea was founded by Xiao Dong Li, Gang Ye, and Jing Ye Chen on May 8, 2009 and is headquartered in Singapore.
About Groupon (Get Free Report)
Groupon, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates a marketplace that connects consumers to merchants. It operates in two segments, North America and International. The company sells goods or services on behalf of third-party merchants. It serves customers through its mobile applications and websites. The company was formerly known as ThePoint.com, Inc. and changed its name to Groupon, Inc. in October 2008. Groupon, Inc. was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new position in shares of Groupon, Inc. (NASDAQ:GRPN – Free Report) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm bought 71,847 shares of the coupon company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,729,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp owned 0.19% of Groupon as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the business. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lifted its position in shares of Groupon by 28.3% during the first quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 580,873 shares of the coupon company’s stock worth $6,910,000 after acquiring an additional 128,097 shares in the last quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Groupon by 464.1% in the first quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 619,413 shares of the coupon company’s stock worth $7,371,000 after buying an additional 509,600 shares in the last quarter. Bank of America Corp DE grew its stake in Groupon by 64.2% during the first quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 636,480 shares of the coupon company’s stock valued at $7,574,000 after acquiring an additional 248,928 shares in the last quarter. SummitTX Capital L.P. grew its position in shares of Groupon by 432.6% during the 1st quarter. SummitTX Capital L.P. now owns 81,366 shares of the coupon company’s stock valued at $968,000 after purchasing an additional 66,088 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Pacer Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Groupon during the 1st quarter valued at $2,416,000. Institutional investors own 90.05% of the company’s stock.
Groupon Price Performance Shares of NASDAQ GRPN opened at $18.95 on Wednesday. Groupon, Inc. has a 1 year low of $9.17 and a 1 year high of $29.90. The company’s 50-day moving average is $23.68 and its 200 day moving average is $18.03. The stock has a market capitalization of $770.70 million, a P/E ratio of -6.09 and a beta of 0.24.
Groupon (NASDAQ:GRPN – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The coupon company reported ($0.04) EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.06) by $0.02. The company had revenue of $124.67 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $127.09 million. Research analysts anticipate that Groupon, Inc. will post -0.14 earnings per share for the current year. Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth Several analysts have weighed in on the company. Wall Street Zen raised Groupon from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, August 8th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “sell” rating and set a $22.00 price objective on shares of Groupon in a research note on Monday, August 10th. Citigroup reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Groupon in a research note on Tuesday, June 9th. Northland Securities set a $30.00 target price on shares of Groupon in a report on Monday, August 17th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Groupon in a research report on Friday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $26.00.
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About Groupon (Free Report)
Groupon, Inc operates an online marketplace that connects subscribers with local merchants offering discounted goods, services and experiences. Through its website and mobile applications, Groupon provides time-limited deals across categories such as restaurants, travel, beauty and wellness, home services, and consumer products. Merchants partner with Groupon to attract new customers and drive foot traffic, leveraging the platform’s targeted marketing tools and large subscriber base to promote special offers and vouchers.
Founded in Chicago in 2008 by Andrew Mason, Eric Lefkofsky and Brad Keywell, Groupon pioneered the daily-deals model, quickly growing its user community and merchant network.
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Groupon (NASDAQ:GRPN – Get Free Report) and Baozun (NASDAQ:BZUN – Get Free Report) are both small-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, profitability, risk, earnings and institutional ownership.
Analyst Recommendations This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Groupon and Baozun, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Groupon 2 1 1 0 1.75 Baozun 1 1 2 0 2.25 Groupon presently has a consensus target price of $26.00, suggesting a potential upside of 40.85%. Baozun has a consensus target price of $3.80, suggesting a potential upside of 38.69%. Given Groupon’s higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe Groupon is more favorable than Baozun.
Valuation and Earnings This table compares Groupon and Baozun”s gross revenue, earnings per share and valuation. Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio Groupon $498.42 million 1.51 -$83.52 million ($3.11) -5.94 Baozun $1.42 billion 0.11 -$34.62 million ($0.33) -8.30 Baozun has higher revenue and earnings than Groupon. Baozun is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Groupon, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Profitability This table compares Groupon and Baozun’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets Groupon -25.26% N/A -20.28% Baozun -1.26% 2.55% 1.43% Insider & Institutional Ownership 90.0% of Groupon shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 47.3% of Baozun shares are held by institutional investors. 36.6% of Groupon shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 59.2% of Baozun shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Volatility & Risk Groupon has a beta of 0.24, indicating that its share price is 76% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Baozun has a beta of 0.51, indicating that its share price is 49% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Summary Baozun beats Groupon on 10 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Groupon (Get Free Report)
Groupon, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates a marketplace that connects consumers to merchants. It operates in two segments, North America and International. The company sells goods or services on behalf of third-party merchants. It serves customers through its mobile applications and websites. The company was formerly known as ThePoint.com, Inc. and changed its name to Groupon, Inc. in October 2008. Groupon, Inc. was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
About Baozun (Get Free Report)
Baozun Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides end-to-end e-commerce solutions to brand partners in the People’s Republic of China. The company operates through two segments, E-Commerce and Brand Management (BBM). The E-Commerce segment offers brands’ store operations, customer services and value-added services in logistics and supply chain management, IT, and digital marketing. The Brand Management segment provides brand management, strategic and tactic positioning, branding and marketing, retail and e-commerce operations, supply chain, and logistics and technology services. It serves brand partners in various categories, including apparel and accessories, appliances, electronics, home and furnishings, food and health products, beauty and cosmetics, fast moving consumer goods, mother and baby products, and automobiles. The company was formerly known as Baozun Cayman Inc. and changed its name to Baozun Inc. in March 2015. Baozun Inc. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Shanghai, the People’s Republic of China.
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Groupon, Inc. (GRPN) Discusses Strategies to Attract Younger Generations and Evolve Product Offerings Beyond Mystery Deals August 25, 2026 11:45 AM EDT
Company Participants
Dusan Senkypl - CEO & Director
Rana Kashyap - CFO and Senior VP of Finance, FP&A, Treasury & Strategy
Presentation
Unknown Attendee
Welcome, everyone, and thank you for joining Groupon's live investor conversation on X with CEO, Dusan Senkypl; and CFO, Rana Kashyap.
Before we begin, today's discussion and management's responses to questions reflect management's views as of today, August 25, 2026, only and may include forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially. Groupon undertakes no obligations to update these statements, risks and other factors that could potentially impact the company's financial results are described in the company's SEC filings, including its most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.
This is not an earnings call. Management will not provide new financial information or update the guidance issued on August 6, 2026, and comments will be limited to information already made public. Any non-GAAP financial measures referenced, including adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow are reconciled in our earnings materials at investor.groupon.com. This session is open to all investors is being recorded, and a replay will be available.
With that, let's open the floor to questions. We will start with written questions we've received over the past week. But if you have questions live, please post them as a reply -- as a reply to our account or raise your hand here to be promoted to a speaker.
Question-and-Answer Session
Unknown Attendee
Our first question comes from CZ, YOLO trader. How do you plan to attract younger generations beyond the Mystery Deal concept? Dusan?
Dusan Senkypl
CEO & Director
So first, thank you, everyone, for joining us here. Very happy to have you here. Under Mystery Deal concept, first, let me provide some
Groupon NASDAQ: GRPN executives outlined priorities around marketplace density, personalization, artificial intelligence and merchant acquisition during a live investor discussion on X, while reiterating that the session did not include new financial information or updates to guidance issued Aug. 6.
Bank of America Corp DE increased its position in shares of Groupon, Inc. (NASDAQ:GRPN – Free Report) by 64.2% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 636,480 shares of the coupon company’s stock after purchasing an additional 248,928 shares during the quarter. Bank of America Corp DE owned 1.68% of Groupon worth $7,574,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in GRPN. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Groupon during the third quarter worth $32,000. Johnson Financial Group Inc. bought a new position in shares of Groupon in the 4th quarter worth about $35,000. Quarry LP boosted its holdings in shares of Groupon by 48.1% in the 3rd quarter. Quarry LP now owns 1,938 shares of the coupon company’s stock valued at $45,000 after buying an additional 629 shares during the period. Raymond James Financial Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Groupon in the 2nd quarter valued at about $69,000. Finally, National Bank of Canada FI grew its position in shares of Groupon by 172,400.0% during the 3rd quarter. National Bank of Canada FI now owns 3,450 shares of the coupon company’s stock valued at $81,000 after buying an additional 3,448 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 90.05% of the company’s stock.
Groupon Stock Down 0.2% Groupon stock opened at $19.59 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $23.76 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $17.58. The firm has a market capitalization of $796.73 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -6.30 and a beta of 0.23. Groupon, Inc. has a 52-week low of $9.17 and a 52-week high of $29.90.
Groupon (NASDAQ:GRPN – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The coupon company reported ($0.04) EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.06) by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $124.67 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $127.09 million. Research analysts expect that Groupon, Inc. will post -0.14 earnings per share for the current year. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In GRPN has been the topic of several research reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Groupon from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, August 8th. Citigroup restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Groupon in a research note on Tuesday, June 9th. Northland Securities set a $30.00 target price on Groupon in a report on Monday, August 17th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Groupon in a research report on Tuesday, June 9th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “sell” rating and issued a $22.00 price target on shares of Groupon in a report on Monday, August 10th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $26.00.
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Groupon, Inc operates an online marketplace that connects subscribers with local merchants offering discounted goods, services and experiences. Through its website and mobile applications, Groupon provides time-limited deals across categories such as restaurants, travel, beauty and wellness, home services, and consumer products. Merchants partner with Groupon to attract new customers and drive foot traffic, leveraging the platform’s targeted marketing tools and large subscriber base to promote special offers and vouchers.
Founded in Chicago in 2008 by Andrew Mason, Eric Lefkofsky and Brad Keywell, Groupon pioneered the daily-deals model, quickly growing its user community and merchant network.
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Company launches @GrouponIR investor relations account on X
CEO Dusan Senkypl to appear live on Yahoo Finance on August 19
Senkypl and CFO Rana Kashyap to host live X Spaces on August 25
Investor Q&A to be livestreamed from Groupon's investor relations site on September 10
Chicago, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - August 18, 2026) - Groupon, Inc. (NASDAQ: GRPN) today announced a series of engagements over the coming weeks designed to give retail shareholders direct access to company management, along with the launch of a dedicated investor relations account on X. Each session will be held live and announced in advance on Groupon's investor relations site at investor.groupon.com.
"Groupon has seen a meaningful increase in retail shareholders this year," said Rana Kashyap, Chief Financial Officer of Groupon. "We are going to meet them in the channels they use, and answer questions live."
A New Channel: @GrouponIR on X
@GrouponIR on X. Groupon has launched a dedicated investor relations account on X at x.com/GrouponIR. The account will carry company announcements, event notices, and links to material posted on Groupon's investor relations site.
Upcoming Engagements
Yahoo Finance interview, Wednesday, August 19. Chief Executive Officer Dusan Senkypl is scheduled to appear live on Yahoo Finance with anchor Josh Lipton during the 3 p.m. ET hour. The conversation is expected to cover Groupon's mystery getaway deals alongside the company's broader shift toward experiential travel and gifting. Exact timing will be posted from @GrouponIR ahead of the segment.
X Spaces, Tuesday, August 25. Mr. Senkypl and Mr. Kashyap will host a live audio session on X, taking questions from shareholders, at approximately 11:45 a.m. ET. Access details will be posted from @GrouponIR. The session will be recorded and available for replay.
Investor Q&A, Thursday, September 10. Mr. Senkypl will sit for a video interview with Nick Nemeth, a Groupon shareholder who publishes equity research as Mispriced Assets, at 11:00 a.m. ET. The session will be livestreamed on Groupon's investor relations site at investor.groupon.com and made available for replay following the event.
Investor Relations Website and Disclosure
Groupon encourages investors to use its investor relations website as a way of easily finding information about the Company. Groupon promptly makes available on this website, free of charge, the reports that the Company files or furnishes with the SEC, corporate governance information (including Groupon's Global Code of Conduct), and press releases and social media postings. Groupon uses its investor relations website (investor.groupon.com) and its X account (@GrouponIR) as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.
About Nick Nemeth / Mispriced Assets
Nick Nemeth publishes equity research under the Mispriced Assets banner through his firm, Wyandanch Consulting LLC, covering equities, macro, and digital assets. He can be followed on X at @NickNemo17 and on Substack at mispricedassets.substack.com. Mr. Nemeth has publicly disclosed a long position in Groupon common stock and call options. Groupon has no financial relationship with Mr. Nemeth or Mispriced Assets.
About Groupon
Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN) (www.groupon.com) is a trusted local marketplace where consumers go to buy services and experiences that make life more interesting and deliver boundless value. To find out more about Groupon, please visit press.groupon.com.
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Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its position in Groupon, Inc. (NASDAQ: GRPN) by 28.3% in the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 580,873 shares of the coupon company's stock after acquiring an additional 128,097 shares during the quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP
Groupon, Inc. (NASDAQ:GRPN – Get Free Report) saw unusually large options trading activity on Monday. Investors purchased 14,702 call options on the company. This represents an increase of approximately 82% compared to the average daily volume of 8,065 call options.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Groupon Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new position in shares of Groupon in the 2nd quarter valued at $1,729,000. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. boosted its holdings in Groupon by 13.4% in the second quarter. Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. now owns 13,129 shares of the coupon company’s stock valued at $316,000 after acquiring an additional 1,553 shares during the last quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc boosted its holdings in Groupon by 92.7% in the second quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 1,299 shares of the coupon company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 625 shares during the last quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in Groupon during the first quarter valued at about $2,416,000. Finally, Lombard Odier Asset Management Europe Ltd increased its stake in Groupon by 24.1% during the first quarter. Lombard Odier Asset Management Europe Ltd now owns 102,118 shares of the coupon company’s stock worth $1,215,000 after acquiring an additional 19,860 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 90.05% of the company’s stock.
Groupon Stock Down 8.3% GRPN stock opened at $22.95 on Tuesday. Groupon has a 52-week low of $9.17 and a 52-week high of $35.18. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $22.99 and its 200-day simple moving average is $17.15. The stock has a market capitalization of $933.38 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -7.38 and a beta of 0.23.
Groupon (NASDAQ:GRPN – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The coupon company reported ($0.04) EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.06) by $0.02. The business had revenue of $124.67 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $127.09 million. As a group, analysts anticipate that Groupon will post -0.17 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Analyst Ratings Changes A number of research analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Citigroup reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of Groupon in a research note on Tuesday, June 9th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Groupon in a research report on Tuesday, June 9th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Groupon from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “sell” rating and set a $22.00 price objective on shares of Groupon in a research report on Monday. Finally, Northland Securities set a $26.00 target price on shares of Groupon in a report on Wednesday, May 27th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, one has assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average price target of $24.00.
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Groupon, Inc operates an online marketplace that connects subscribers with local merchants offering discounted goods, services and experiences. Through its website and mobile applications, Groupon provides time-limited deals across categories such as restaurants, travel, beauty and wellness, home services, and consumer products. Merchants partner with Groupon to attract new customers and drive foot traffic, leveraging the platform’s targeted marketing tools and large subscriber base to promote special offers and vouchers.
Founded in Chicago in 2008 by Andrew Mason, Eric Lefkofsky and Brad Keywell, Groupon pioneered the daily-deals model, quickly growing its user community and merchant network.
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Key Takeaways Groupon's Q2 loss came in narrower than estimates, but revenues fell 0.8% as North America Local declined 2%.GRPN's International Local revenues rose 8%, helped by improved organic performance and stronger city supply.Groupon's active customers grew 2% to 16.1 million despite unit sales falling 7% year over year. Groupon (GRPN - Free Report) reported an adjusted loss of 4 cents per share for the second quarter of 2026, narrower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 8 cents by 50%. This compares with earnings of 46 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. Revenues of $124.68 million fell 0.8% year over year and missed the consensus mark by 2.15%.
The revenue shortfall was concentrated in North America Local, where revenues declined 2% year over year. This was partly offset by International Local growth and continued customer gains.
Adjusted EBITDA was $14.8 million, down 4.7% year over year from $15.6 million.
GRPN's Local Trends Weigh on RevenueNorth America Local revenues declined 2% year over year, while Local billings decreased 1%. Softness in Health, Beauty & Wellness pressured the business, partly offset by strength in Things to Do and improving organic and managed channels.
International Local revenues were stronger, increasing 8% year over year, while Local billings rose 2%. Excluding Giftcloud, International Local revenue advanced 9%, and billings increased 5%, helped by improved organic performance and more seasonally relevant supply across major international cities.
Groupon Builds Momentum in International MarketsGroupon's global billings declined 1% year over year, matching the revenue trend. The decline was also 1% on an FX-neutral basis, indicating that currency movements were not the primary factor behind the billings pressure.
The product mix remained an important offset. Things to Do performed strongly, particularly tours, attractions and local activities. Beauty and Wellness was also a source of strength in July, with broad-based improvement seen across both North America and International markets.
GRPN's Customer Base Expands Despite Lower UnitsActive customers grew 2% to 16.1 million during the second quarter. Growth was recorded in both North America and International Local categories, providing a favorable customer trend despite weaker transaction volume.
Unit sales totaled 8.5 million, down 7% year over year. The decline reflected lower transaction volume in North America and international markets, partly offset by higher average order values as customers purchased higher-value local inventory.
Groupon Pushes Project Foundry and PersonalizationGroupon continued advancing Project Foundry, its company-wide effort to make operations AI-native. AI now builds and optimizes tens of thousands of hyperlocal marketing campaigns, while engineering output per developer has more than doubled over the past six months.
Organic revenues returned to growth in the second quarter and accelerated to double-digit growth in July. Managed channels continued improving, with revenue per send up strongly. Groupon expects the new consumer platform to be fully migrated across every surface and geography by the end of the third quarter.
GRPN Maintains Cash Generation and Restructuring PlanFree cash flow was $15 million compared with $25.19 million in the year-ago quarter, while operating cash inflow from continuing operations was $18.1 million versus $28.42 million a year earlier.
Cash and cash equivalents stood at $226.3 million at June 30, 2026, up 0.4% sequentially from $225.5 million at March 31. Groupon recorded $3.2 million of restructuring charges in the quarter and expects the payroll actions to generate $20 million to $25 million of annualized cost savings.
Groupon Maintains Q3 and 2026 OutlookFor the third quarter of 2026, Groupon expects billings growth of 4% to 6% and revenues of $128 million to $130 million. Adjusted EBITDA is projected at $19 million to $21 million, while free cash flow is expected to be negative.
The company maintained its 2026 outlook for billings growth of 3% to 5%, revenue of $513 million to $523 million and adjusted EBITDA of $75 million to $80 million. Free cash flow for 2026 is expected to be at least $60 million. The outlook implies second-half revenue growth of approximately 6% at the low end and approximately 10% at the high end, supported by easier year-over-year comparisons, additional marketing investment and increasing contributions from strategic initiatives.
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Avis Short Squeeze Shocked the Market: Are These 3 Stocks Next?Groupon NASDAQ: GRPN said second-quarter billings and revenue each declined 1% from a year earlier, with weakness concentrated in its North America Local business, while adjusted EBITDA reached the high end of its guidance range and free cash flow totaled positive $15 million.
Chief Executive Officer Dusan Senkypl said the company entered the third quarter with improving momentum, citing mid-single-digit growth in July. He said the improvement was supported by progress in North America Local and North America Travel, as well as continued strength in the company’s international operations.
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Top 3 Small Cap Stocks Emerging as Rotation Winners“We are confident in achieving our fourth consecutive year of improving revenue growth,” Senkypl said, while noting that the company’s second-half outlook requires growth to accelerate from its current pace.
AI transformation and platform migration Senkypl highlighted Project Foundry, Groupon’s initiative to redesign its operations around artificial intelligence, as a central element of the company’s strategy. The company aims for AI to handle repetitive work while employees focus on managing AI agents and interacting with customers and merchants.
MarketBeat Week in Review – 10/2 - 10/6According to Senkypl, AI is now creating and optimizing tens of thousands of hyperlocal marketing campaigns, while engineering output per developer has more than doubled over the past six months. He said Groupon expects its organization to be “AI fluent by default” by the end of 2026.
The company also expects to complete the migration of all customer-facing surfaces and geographies to its MobileNext technology platform by the end of the third quarter. Senkypl said the new platform is already powering all countries and surfaces, with remaining work focused largely on the least-used portions of the legacy application experience.
The platform migration is intended to support faster feature development and more personalized experiences. Senkypl said customer signals received in the morning can now be translated into features shipped the same day, a process that previously could take months.
Focus on personalization, quality and repeat purchases Groupon said its strategic priorities include improving organic search traffic, personalization, deal quality and customer trust. Revenue from organic channels returned to growth during the second quarter and accelerated to double-digit growth in July, according to Senkypl.
The company said it is using AI to create and organize local content for traditional search engines and AI-powered search systems. Its managed marketing channels also continued to improve, with Groupon sending fewer messages but generating strong double-digit revenue growth from those communications.
Senkypl identified purchase frequency as the company’s ultimate measure of success in improving trust and customer experience. Groupon is also monitoring customer segments and metrics such as conversion from a first purchase to a second purchase within seven or 30 days.
The company has removed or remediated hundreds of deals that did not meet its standards, management said. It is also making deal terms clearer by prominently displaying what is included in each offer and surfacing key elements that had previously been embedded in fine print.
AI now resolves the large majority of customer-support contacts, at roughly three times the speed seen at the start of the year. Groupon plans to add deal verification before publication in the second half of 2026. The company plans a redesigned redemption experience with wallet support. It also plans to pilot a Groupon AI concierge to help customers answer questions and book experiences. Senkypl said Groupon is not yet broadly marketing its quality-and-trust initiative because management wants the experience to be consistently reliable across the marketplace before making larger public claims or introducing potential customer guarantees.
Merchant acquisition and marketing initiatives Groupon acknowledged that its North America Local supply engine has been operating below expectations. The company recently appointed Adi Rajkumar as chief operating officer and Mark March as vice president of marketplace strategy and operations, with Senkypl saying the company has high expectations for their impact on the supply side.
The company is expanding its use of AI in merchant acquisition. Senkypl said its AI voice-agent pilot is designed to call merchants, communicate Groupon’s value proposition and schedule meetings with sales representatives. Groupon’s longer-term objective is for AI agents to schedule the majority of new merchant meetings by the end of the year.
Management described a broader AI-driven merchant acquisition system that could coordinate emails, paid campaigns, calls and other outreach based on category- and neighborhood-level demand. Groupon is also using an internal “sales brain” that analyzes merchant information, deal performance and customer feedback to recommend next actions for sales representatives.
On the demand side, the company said it plans to increase investment in brand marketing, influencer marketing and partnerships with recognized brands. Senkypl pointed to Groupon’s McDonald’s loyalty-app partnership as an example of the types of brand relationships it hopes to expand.
Groupon is also testing user-generated-content and influencer initiatives. Senkypl said some influencers have already generated tens of millions of impressions for the company, and Groupon is developing tools that could allow influencers and local communities to create customized deal collections.
Outlook maintained For the third quarter, Groupon forecast billings growth of 4% to 6%, adjusted EBITDA of $19 million to $21 million and negative free cash flow. Management maintained its full-year outlook for billings growth of 3% to 5%, revenue of $513 million to $523 million, adjusted EBITDA of $75 million to $80 million and free cash flow of at least $60 million.
The company said its full-year outlook implies second-half revenue growth of about 6% at the low end and about 10% at the high end. Senkypl said the expected acceleration is supported by easier comparisons, additional marketing investment and growing contributions from the company’s strategic initiatives.
Chief Financial Officer Rana Kashyap said July’s improvement was broad-based, with particular strength in the company’s Things To Do, beauty and wellness businesses. He said tours and attractions performed especially well during the seasonal period, while North America Local improved compared with the second quarter.
About Groupon (NASDAQ:GRPN)Groupon, Inc operates an online marketplace that connects subscribers with local merchants offering discounted goods, services and experiences. Through its website and mobile applications, Groupon provides time-limited deals across categories such as restaurants, travel, beauty and wellness, home services, and consumer products. Merchants partner with Groupon to attract new customers and drive foot traffic, leveraging the platform's targeted marketing tools and large subscriber base to promote special offers and vouchers.
Founded in Chicago in 2008 by Andrew Mason, Eric Lefkofsky and Brad Keywell, Groupon pioneered the daily-deals model, quickly growing its user community and merchant network.
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Groupon (GRPN - Free Report) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.04 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.08. This compares to earnings of $0.46 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +50.00%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this online daily deal service would post a loss of $0.02 per share when it actually produced a loss of $0.32, delivering a surprise of -1500%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once.
Groupon, which belongs to the Zacks Internet - Commerce industry, posted revenues of $124.68 million for the quarter ended June 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.15%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $125.7 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates just once over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Groupon shares have added about 55% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 12.8%.
What's Next for Groupon?While Groupon has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Groupon was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.02 on $131.9 million in revenues for the coming quarter and -$0.17 on $519.48 million in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Internet - Commerce is currently in the bottom 37% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
XCel Brands (XELB - Free Report) , another stock in the broader Zacks Retail-Wholesale sector, has yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026.
This brand management company is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.38 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -2.7%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
XCel Brands' revenues are expected to be $1.8 million, up 36.4% from the year-ago quarter.
For the quarter ended June 2026, Groupon (GRPN - Free Report) reported revenue of $124.68 million, down 0.8% over the same period last year. EPS came in at -$0.04, compared to $0.46 in the year-ago quarter.
The reported revenue represents a surprise of -2.15% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $127.42 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being -$0.08, the EPS surprise was +50%.
While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.
Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.
Here is how Groupon performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Gross Billings: $413.75 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $422.09 million.Geographic Revenue- North America: $98.21 million versus $99.98 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -1.8% change.Geographic Revenue- International: $26.46 million versus $27.37 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +2.9% change.Geographic Revenue- North America- Local: $92.89 million compared to the $95.55 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of -1.7% year over year.Geographic Revenue- International- Goods: $1.44 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $2.16 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -36.5%.Geographic Revenue- North America- Goods: $0.86 million compared to the $0.3 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of -26.1% year over year.Geographic Revenue- International- Local: $23.98 million compared to the $24.69 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +8% year over year.Geographic Revenue- International- Travel: $1.04 million compared to the $0.96 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of -16.4% year over year.Geographic Revenue- North America- Travel: $4.46 million compared to the $4.13 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +2.8% year over year.Revenue- Local: $116.87 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $119.8 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +0.2%.Revenue- Travel: $5.51 million compared to the $5.08 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of -1.5% year over year.Revenue- Goods: $2.3 million versus $2.47 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -32.9% change.View all Key Company Metrics for Groupon here>>>
Shares of Groupon have returned +6.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +3.3% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
GRPN stock is moving. Watch the price action here. Groupon reported quarterly losses of four cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate for losses of nine cents, according to Benzinga Pro data.
Quarterly revenue came in at $124.68 million, which missed the Street estimate of $127.09 million and was down from $125.7 million in the same period last year.
Groupon reported the following second-quarter highlights:
“Project Foundry, our AI-native redesign of how Groupon operates, remains the most consequential work underway at the company, and just over four months in, we are extremely pleased with the progress we have made,” said Dusan Senkypl, CEO of Groupon.
“While Q2 fell slightly short on the top line, we entered the third quarter with momentum and expect growth to accelerate in the second half,” Senkypl added.
GRPN Stock Price Activity: According to data from Benzinga Pro, Groupon stock was up 10.74% to $27.85 in Thursday’s extended trading.
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Loss from continuing operations was $1.5 million and Adjusted EBITDA was $14.8 million, at the high end of guidance
Project Foundry, our AI-native transformation, is beginning to deliver better outcomes for customers and faster execution across the company
Chicago, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - August 6, 2026) - Groupon, Inc. (NASDAQ: GRPN) today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Results and a shareholder letter for the second quarter are posted on Groupon's Investor Relations site (investor.groupon.com). The Company has also filed its Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
"Project Foundry, our AI-native redesign of how Groupon operates, remains the most consequential work underway at the company, and just over four months in we are extremely pleased with the progress we have made," said Dusan Senkypl, Chief Executive Officer of Groupon. "While Q2 fell slightly short on the top line, we entered the third quarter with momentum and expect growth to accelerate in the second half. We continue to make meaningful progress across our strategic bets, with organic channels returning to growth, managed channels continuing to improve and personalization scaling across our consumer platform, giving us confidence in our outlook for the second half of 2026."
Second Quarter 2026 Highlights
Global Revenue down 1% and Billings down 1% (down 1% FX-neutral) year-over-year.
North America Local Revenue down 2% and Local Billings down 1%, reflecting softness in Health, Beauty & Wellness, partially offset by strength in Things to Do and recovery within our organic and managed channels.
International Local Revenue up 8% and Local Billings up 2% (down 1% FX-neutral). Excluding Giftcloud, International Local Revenue up 9% and International Local Billings up 5%, driven by improved organic performance from our new consumer platform and an expansion of seasonally relevant supply across major International cities, led by our Health, Beauty & Wellness and Things to Do offerings.
Active customers grew 2% to 16.1 million, with growth in both North America and International Local categories.
Unit sales were 8.5 million, down 7% year-over-year, reflecting lower transaction volume in North America and International, partially offset by an increase in average order value as customers purchased higher-value local inventory.
Loss from continuing operations was $1.5 million, compared with income from continuing operations of $20.6 million in the prior year period.
Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, was positive $14.8 million, compared with positive $15.6 million in the prior year period.
Operating cash inflow from continuing operations was $18.1 million and free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, was positive $15.0 million.
Cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2026 were $226.3 million.
The restructuring plan we announced in May is underway and on track. The payroll actions are estimated to result in $20.0 million to $25.0 million in annualized cost savings. We recorded $3.2 million of restructuring charges in the second quarter under our 2026 Restructuring Plan. The Company estimates total pre-tax charges of $7.0 million to $13.0 million, with a majority of the related headcount reductions expected by the end of the third quarter.
Made progress across Project Foundry and our strategic bets to deepen customer engagement and drive durable growth: the rollout of our new consumer platform nears completion with conversion improving on nearly every surface, organic channels returned to growth, managed channels continued to improve, and we scaled new personalization and trust and quality capabilities.
Definitions and reconciliations of all non-GAAP financial measures and additional information regarding operating measures are included below in the section titled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Operating Metrics" and in the accompanying tables.
2026 Outlook1
For the third quarter and full year 2026, the Company expects:
As of August 6, 2026Q3 2026 Guidance
2026 GuidanceLow-end
High-end
Low-end
High-endBillings+4%
+6%
+3%
+5%Revenue$128M
$130M
$513M
$523M+4%
+6%
+3%
+5%Adjusted EBITDA$19M
$21M
$75M
$80MFree Cash FlowNegative
At least $60M1 We do not provide a reconciliation for non-GAAP estimates on a forward-looking basis where we are unable to provide a meaningful calculation or estimation of reconciling items and the information is not available without unreasonable effort. This is due to the inherent difficulty of forecasting the timing or amount of various items that would impact the most directly comparable forward-looking U.S. GAAP financial measure that have not yet occurred, are out of the Company's control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted. Forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures provided without the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures may vary materially from the corresponding U.S. GAAP financial measures. Reconciling items to the amounts above include foreign currency gains and losses, restructuring and other cost savings-related charges, investment-related activity such as observable price changes, gains and losses on discrete transactions, certain income tax items, and impairment or other charges.
The outlook above reflects management's current expectations for 2026 and includes forward-looking statements regarding the Company's anticipated financial performance and operating priorities. Actual results may differ materially as a result of risks and uncertainties described in Groupon's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Form 10-Q and Form 10-K.
For information about our guidance, refer to our earnings commentary that is posted on our investor relations website (investor.groupon.com).
Conference Call
A conference call will be webcast Friday, August 7, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. CT / 8:00 a.m. ET and will be available on Groupon's investor relations website at https://investor.groupon.com. This call will contain forward-looking statements and other material information regarding our financial and operating results.
Groupon encourages investors to use its investor relations website as a way of easily finding information about the Company. Groupon promptly makes available on this website, free of charge, the reports that the Company files or furnishes with the SEC, corporate governance information (including Groupon's Global Code of Conduct), and select press releases and social media postings. Groupon uses its investor relations website (investor.groupon.com) as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Operating Metrics
In addition to financial results reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we have provided the following non-GAAP financial measures: Foreign currency exchange rate neutral operating results, Adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow. These non-GAAP financial measures, which are presented on a continuing operations basis, are intended to aid investors in better understanding our current financial performance and prospects for the future as seen through the eyes of management. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures facilitate comparisons with our historical results and with the results of peer companies who present similar measures (although other companies may define non-GAAP measures differently than we define them, even when similar terms are used to identify such measures). However, these non-GAAP financial measures are not intended to be a substitute for those reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For reconciliations of these measures to the most applicable financial measures under U.S. GAAP, see "Non-GAAP Reconciliation Schedules" included in the tables accompanying this release.
We exclude the following items from one or more of our non-GAAP financial measures:
Stock-based compensation. We exclude stock-based compensation because it is primarily non-cash in nature and we believe that non-GAAP financial measures excluding this item provide meaningful supplemental information about our operating performance and liquidity.
Depreciation and amortization. We exclude depreciation and amortization expenses because they are non-cash in nature and we believe that non-GAAP financial measures excluding these items provide meaningful supplemental information about our operating performance and liquidity.
Income taxes, interest, and other non-operating items. Income taxes, interest, and other non-operating items include: income taxes, foreign currency gains and losses, loss on extinguishment of debt, interest income and interest expense. We exclude interest and other non-operating items from certain of our non-GAAP financial measures because we believe that excluding these items provides meaningful supplemental information about our core operating performance and facilitates comparisons to our historical operating results.
Special charges and credits. We exclude special charges and credits related to our 2026 Restructuring Plan, Italy Restructuring Plan, 2022 Restructuring Plan and 2020 Restructuring Plan, as well as gain on sale of assets, and gain on sale of business. We exclude special charges and credits from Adjusted EBITDA because we believe that excluding those items provides meaningful supplemental information about our core operating performance and facilitates comparisons with our historical results.
Descriptions of the non-GAAP financial measures included in this release and the accompanying tables are as follows:
Foreign currency exchange rate neutral operating results show current period operating results as if foreign currency exchange rates had remained the same as those in effect in the prior year period. Those measures are intended to facilitate comparisons to our historical performance.
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP performance measure that we define as Income (loss) from continuing operations excluding income taxes, interest and other non-operating items, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation and other special charges and credits, including items that are unusual in nature or infrequently occurring. Our definition of Adjusted EBITDA may differ from similar measures used by other companies, even when similar terms are used to identify such measures. Adjusted EBITDA is a key measure used by our management and Board to evaluate operating performance, generate future operating plans and make strategic decisions. Accordingly, we believe that Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results in the same manner as our management and Board. However, Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a substitute for Income (loss) from continuing operations.
Free cash flow is a non-GAAP liquidity measure that comprises Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations less purchases of property and equipment and capitalized software. We use free cash flow to conduct and evaluate our business because, although it is similar to Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations, we believe that it typically represents a more useful measure of cash flows because purchases of fixed assets, software developed for internal use and website development costs are necessary components of our ongoing operations. Free cash flow is not intended to represent the total increase or decrease in our cash balance for the applicable period.
Descriptions of the operating metrics included in this release and the accompanying tables are as follows:
Gross billings is the total dollar value of customer purchases of goods and services. Gross billings is presented net of customer refunds, order discounts and sales and related taxes. The substantial majority of our revenue transactions are comprised of sales of vouchers and similar transactions in which we collect the transaction price from the customer and remit a portion of the transaction price to the third-party merchant who will provide the related goods or services. For these transactions, gross billings differs from Revenue reported in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, which is presented net of the merchant's share of the transaction price. Gross billings is an indicator of our growth and business performance as it measures the dollar volume of transactions generated through our marketplaces. Tracking gross billings also allows us to monitor the percentage of gross billings that we are able to retain after payments to merchants.
Active customers are unique user accounts, identified by a distinct email address, that have made a purchase during the trailing twelve months ("TTM") either through one of our online marketplaces or directly with a merchant for which we earned a commission. We consider this metric to be an important indicator of our business performance as it helps us to understand how the number of customers actively purchasing our offerings is trending. Some customers could establish and make purchases from more than one account, so it is possible that our active customer metric may count certain customers more than once in a given period. We do not include consumers who solely make purchases with retailers using digital coupons accessed through our websites or mobile applications in our active customer metric, nor do we include consumers who solely make purchases of our inventory through third-party marketplaces with which we partner.
Units are the number of purchases during the reporting period, before refunds and cancellations, made either through one of our online marketplaces, a third-party marketplace, or directly with a merchant for which we earn a commission. We do not include purchases with retailers using digital coupons accessed through our websites or mobile applications in our units metric. We consider units to be an important indicator of the total volume of business conducted through our marketplaces.
Note on Forward-Looking Statements
The statements contained in this release that refer to plans and expectations for the next quarter, the full year or the future are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, business strategy and plans and our objectives for future operations and future liquidity. The words "may," "will," "should," "could," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "intend," "continue" and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, short-term and long-term business operations and objectives, and financial needs. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our ability to execute and achieve the expected benefits of our go-forward strategy, including our broader AI-native transformation; the risk that the anticipated benefits of our AI strategy may not be realized in the time frame we expect or at all and may have adverse effects on our operations, merchants and customers; the risk that our public statements regarding our AI strategy and deployment of AI agents are not adequately substantiated or are later viewed as inconsistent with our actual capabilities or results; execution of our business and marketing strategies; volatility in our operating results; challenges arising from our international operations, including fluctuations in currency exchange rates, tax, legal and regulatory developments in the jurisdictions in which we operate and geopolitical instability; global economic uncertainty, including as a result of inflationary pressures; any impact from U.S. and international financial reform legislation and regulations, and any potential trade protection measures, such as new or incremental tariffs and other trade policies; retaining and adding high quality merchants and third-party business partners; retaining existing customers and adding new customers; competing successfully in our industry; providing a strong mobile experience for our customers; managing refund risks; retaining and attracting members of our executive and management teams and other qualified employees and personnel; customer and merchant fraud; payment-related risks; our reliance on email, Internet search engines and mobile application marketplaces to drive traffic to our marketplace; cybersecurity breaches; maintaining and improving our information technology infrastructure; reliance on cloud-based computing platforms; the risks associated with our use and integration of AI and machine learning technologies; completing and realizing the anticipated benefits from acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and strategic investments; lack of control over minority investments; managing inventory and order fulfillment risks; claims related to product and service offerings; protecting our intellectual property; maintaining a strong brand; the impact of future and pending litigation; compliance with domestic and foreign laws and regulations, including the CARD Act, GDPR, CPRA, and other privacy-related laws and regulations of the Internet and e-commerce; classification of our independent contractors, agency workers, or employees; risks relating to information or content published or made available on our websites or service offerings we make available; exposure to greater than anticipated tax liabilities; adoption of tax laws; our ability to use our tax attributes; impacts if we become subject to the Bank Secrecy Act or other anti-money laundering or money transmission laws or regulations; our ability to raise capital if necessary; risks related to our access to capital and outstanding indebtedness, including our 2027 Notes and 2030 Notes; our Common Stock, including volatility in our stock price and financial markets; a potential economic slowdown; and those risks and other factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, and our other filings with the SEC. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment, including with respect to emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and data analytics. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements we make. Neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this release to conform these statements to actual results or to future events or circumstances. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
As used herein, "Groupon," "the Company," "we," "our," "us" and similar terms include Groupon, Inc. and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.
Groupon, Inc.
Non-GAAP Reconciliation Schedules
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
The following is a quarterly reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to the most comparable U.S. GAAP performance measure, Income (loss) from continuing operations:
Q2 2025
Q3 2025
Q4 2025
Q1 2026
Q2 2026
Income (loss) from continuing operations$20,593
$(117,782) $8,081
$(12,589) $(1,456)Adjustments:
Stock-based compensation
8,782
11,109
10,189
11,911
8,330
Depreciation and amortization
4,423
4,301
4,267
4,191
4,060
Restructuring and related charges (credits)
(46)
(64)
(61)
7
3,161
(Gain) on sale of business
(10,650)
-
-
-
-
Loss on extinguishment of debt
-
99,925
-
-
-
Other (income) expense, net
(18,466)
(1,197)
(3,595)
4,371
3,275
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
10,927
21,248
2,022
4,899
(2,536)Total adjustments
(5,030)
135,322
12,822
25,379
16,290
Adjusted EBITDA$15,563
$17,540
$20,903
$12,790
$14,834
Free cash flow is a non-GAAP liquidity measure. The following is a reconciliation of free cash flow to the most comparable U.S. GAAP liquidity measure, Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations.
Q2 2025
Q3 2025
Q4 2025
Q1 2026
Q2 2026
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations$28,419
$(20,506) $56,607
$(9,958) $18,127
Purchases of property and equipment and capitalized software from continuing operations
(3,230)
(4,082)
(3,575)
(3,559)
(3,105)Free cash flow$25,189
$(24,588) $53,032
$(13,517) $15,022
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from continuing operations$10,761
$(3,024) $2,423
$(3,559) $(3,105)Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities$(2,684) $(3,275) $(1,097) $(55,669) $(13,827)
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The upcoming report from Groupon (GRPN - Free Report) is expected to reveal quarterly loss of -$0.08 per share, indicating a decline of 117.4% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $127.42 million, representing an increase of 1.4% year over year.
Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been adjusted downward by 16.7% to its current level. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.
Prior to a company's earnings announcement, it is crucial to consider revisions to earnings estimates. This serves as a significant indicator for predicting potential investor actions regarding the stock. Empirical research has consistently demonstrated a robust correlation between trends in earnings estimate revision and the short-term price performance of a stock.
While investors usually depend on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to assess the business performance for the quarter, delving into analysts' forecasts for certain key metrics often provides a more comprehensive understanding.
With that in mind, let's delve into the average projections of some Groupon metrics that are commonly tracked and projected by analysts on Wall Street.
According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Revenue- Local' should come in at $119.80 million. The estimate points to a change of +2.7% from the year-ago quarter.
Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Revenue- Travel' should arrive at $5.08 million. The estimate indicates a change of -9.1% from the prior-year quarter.
The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Revenue- Goods' will likely reach $2.47 million. The estimate indicates a change of -28.1% from the prior-year quarter.
Analysts expect 'Geographic Revenue- North America' to come in at $99.98 million. The estimate indicates a change of 0% from the prior-year quarter.
The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Geographic Revenue- International- Local' of $24.69 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of +11.2%.
Analysts forecast 'Geographic Revenue- International' to reach $27.37 million. The estimate indicates a change of +6.5% from the prior-year quarter.
It is projected by analysts that the 'Geographic Revenue- North America- Travel' will reach $4.13 million. The estimate indicates a change of -5% from the prior-year quarter.
The consensus estimate for 'Geographic Revenue- North America- Local' stands at $95.55 million. The estimate indicates a change of +1.1% from the prior-year quarter.
Analysts' assessment points toward 'Gross Billings' reaching $422.09 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $416.70 million in the same quarter last year.
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Shares of Groupon have experienced a change of +7.8% in the past month compared to the +0.2% move of the Zacks S&P 500 composite. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), GRPN is expected to mirror the overall market performance in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .
Groupon (GRPN - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $27.22, demonstrating a -3.13% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 1.52%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 2.19%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 1.74%.
The stock of online daily deal service has risen by 16.79% in the past month, leading the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 1.87% and the S&P 500's gain of 1.92%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Groupon in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on August 6, 2026. In that report, analysts expect Groupon to post earnings of -$0.08 per share. This would mark a year-over-year decline of 117.39%. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $127.42 million, up 1.37% from the year-ago period.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of -$0.17 per share and a revenue of $519.48 million, demonstrating changes of +91.75% and +4.23%, respectively, from the preceding year.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Groupon. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. With this in mind, we can consider positive estimate revisions a sign of optimism about the business outlook.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. We developed the Zacks Rank to capitalize on this phenomenon. Our system takes these estimate changes into account and delivers a clear, actionable rating model.
The Zacks Rank system, spanning from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), boasts an impressive track record of outperformance, audited externally, with #1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been a 8.51% fall in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. Groupon presently features a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
The Internet - Commerce industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 168, this industry ranks in the bottom 32% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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Chicago, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - July 24, 2026) - Groupon, Inc. (NASDAQ: GRPN) announced today that it intends to release the company's second quarter 2026 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
The company will also host a conference call to answer questions regarding the company's results at 8:00am ET on Friday, August 7, 2026. Investors may submit questions by emailing [email protected].
A webcast of the conference call can be accessed live at investor.groupon.com. A replay of the webcast will be available through the same link following the conference call, along with other published materials.
About Groupon
Groupon (www.groupon.com) (NASDAQ: GRPN) is a trusted local marketplace where consumers go to buy services and experiences that make life more interesting and deliver boundless value. To find out more about Groupon, please visit press.groupon.com.
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In the latest close session, Groupon (GRPN - Free Report) was down 9.01% at $25.41. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 1.21%. On the other hand, the Dow registered a loss of 0.97%, and the technology-centric Nasdaq decreased by 2.15%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the online daily deal service had gained 52.4% outpaced the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 2.27% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.42%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Groupon in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be -$0.08, reflecting a 117.39% decrease from the same quarter last year. In the meantime, our current consensus estimate forecasts the revenue to be $127.42 million, indicating a 1.37% growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the prior year.
For the annual period, the Zacks Consensus Estimates anticipate earnings of -$0.17 per share and a revenue of $519.48 million, signifying shifts of +91.75% and +4.23%, respectively, from the last year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Groupon should also be noted by investors. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, there's been a 34.21% fall in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. Groupon is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
The Internet - Commerce industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 158, placing it within the bottom 36% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Make sure to utilize Zacks.com to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and more, in the coming trading sessions.
Groupon (GRPN - Free Report) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future.
Over the past month, shares of this online daily deal service have returned +65.4%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.6% change. During this period, the Zacks Internet - Commerce industry, which Groupon falls in, has gained 4.3%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?
Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.
Earnings Estimate RevisionsHere at Zacks, we prioritize appraising the change in the projection of a company's future earnings over anything else. That's because we believe the present value of its future stream of earnings is what determines the fair value for its stock.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
Groupon is expected to post a loss of $0.08 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -117.4%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -37.5%.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of -$0.17 points to a change of +91.8% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has changed -34.2%.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $0.89 indicates a change of +623.5% from what Groupon is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed +1.1%.
With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Groupon.
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Projected Revenue GrowthWhile earnings growth is arguably the most superior indicator of a company's financial health, nothing happens as such if a business isn't able to grow its revenues. After all, it's nearly impossible for a company to increase its earnings for an extended period without increasing its revenues. So, it's important to know a company's potential revenue growth.
For Groupon, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $127.42 million indicates a year-over-year change of +1.4%. For the current and next fiscal years, $519.48 million and $561.06 million estimates indicate +4.2% and +8% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryGroupon reported revenues of $117.2 million in the last reported quarter, representing no change year over year. EPS of -$0.32 for the same period compares with $0.18 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $117.26 million, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -0.05%. The EPS surprise was -1500%.
Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed EPS estimates just once. The company topped consensus revenue estimates two times over this period.
ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.
Comparing the current value of a company's valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.
The Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an A is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Groupon is graded D on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
Bottom LineThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Groupon. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
Groupon (GRPN - Free Report) closed the most recent trading day at $27.83, moving -2.62% from the previous trading session. The stock fell short of the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 1.01% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.77%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 1.4%.
Shares of the online daily deal service witnessed a gain of 76.53% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Retail-Wholesale sector with its gain of 0.78%, and the S&P 500's gain of 0.32%.
The upcoming earnings release of Groupon will be of great interest to investors. The company is forecasted to report an EPS of -$0.07, showcasing a 115.22% downward movement from the corresponding quarter of the prior year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $127.42 million, up 1.37% from the year-ago period.
For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of -$0.16 per share and a revenue of $519.48 million, representing changes of +92.23% and +4.23%, respectively, from the prior year.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Groupon. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has witnessed a 23.68% decrease. Groupon is holding a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) right now.
The Internet - Commerce industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 170, which puts it in the bottom 31% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the strength of our separate industry groups by calculating the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks contained within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Be sure to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and many more, on Zacks.com.
Groupon (GRPN - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $26.05, demonstrating a -2.1% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.42%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.29%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 0.29%.
The online daily deal service's shares have seen an increase of 57.74% over the last month, surpassing the Retail-Wholesale sector's gain of 0.24% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.2%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Groupon in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's upcoming EPS is projected at -$0.07, signifying a 115.22% drop compared to the same quarter of the previous year. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $127.42 million, up 1.37% from the prior-year quarter.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of -$0.16 per share and revenue of $519.48 million, which would represent changes of +92.23% and +4.23%, respectively, from the prior year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Groupon. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
Our research reveals that these estimate alterations are directly linked with the stock price performance in the near future. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), possesses a remarkable history of outdoing, externally audited, with #1 stocks returning an average annual gain of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection has moved 23.68% lower. At present, Groupon boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
The Internet - Commerce industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 181, positioning it in the bottom 27% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Make sure to utilize Zacks.com to follow all of these stock-moving metrics, and more, in the coming trading sessions.
In the latest close session, Groupon (GRPN - Free Report) was up +1.02% at $26.84. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a loss of 0.45% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.25%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 1.16%.
Prior to today's trading, shares of the online daily deal service had gained 64.21% outpaced the Retail-Wholesale sector's loss of 0.18% and the S&P 500's gain of 2.14%.
Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Groupon in its upcoming release. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be -$0.07, reflecting a 115.22% decrease from the same quarter last year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $127.42 million, up 1.37% from the year-ago period.
In terms of the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of -$0.16 per share and a revenue of $519.48 million, indicating changes of +92.23% and +4.23%, respectively, from the former year.
It is also important to note the recent changes to analyst estimates for Groupon. These latest adjustments often mirror the shifting dynamics of short-term business patterns. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To capitalize on this, we've crafted the Zacks Rank, a unique model that incorporates these estimate changes and offers a practical rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 23.68% lower. As of now, Groupon holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
The Internet - Commerce industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. Currently, this industry holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 178, positioning it in the bottom 28% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Don't forget to use Zacks.com to keep track of all these stock-moving metrics, and others, in the upcoming trading sessions.
Groupon (GRPN - Free Report) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.
Over the past month, shares of this online daily deal service have returned +64.2%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.1% change. During this period, the Zacks Internet - Commerce industry, which Groupon falls in, has lost 0.3%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?
While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company's business prospects usually make its stock 'trending' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.
Revisions to Earnings EstimatesRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
For the current quarter, Groupon is expected to post a loss of $0.07 per share, indicating a change of -115.2% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -25% over the last 30 days.
The consensus earnings estimate of -$0.16 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +92.2%. This estimate has changed -23.7% over the last 30 days.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $0.89 indicates a change of +652.1% from what Groupon is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed +1.1%.
Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, Groupon is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Revenue Growth ForecastWhile earnings growth is arguably the most superior indicator of a company's financial health, nothing happens as such if a business isn't able to grow its revenues. After all, it's nearly impossible for a company to increase its earnings for an extended period without increasing its revenues. So, it's important to know a company's potential revenue growth.
In the case of Groupon, the consensus sales estimate of $127.42 million for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +1.4%. The $519.48 million and $561.06 million estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +4.2% and +8%, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryGroupon reported revenues of $117.2 million in the last reported quarter, representing no change year over year. EPS of -$0.32 for the same period compares with $0.18 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $117.26 million, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -0.05%. The EPS surprise was -1500%.
Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed EPS estimates just once. The company topped consensus revenue estimates two times over this period.
ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.
While comparing the current values of a company's valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock's price.
As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Groupon is graded D on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
Bottom LineThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Groupon. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
Groupon (GRPN - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $22.60, demonstrating a -1.22% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily loss of 0.05%. Meanwhile, the Dow lost 0.09%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.24%.
The online daily deal service's shares have seen an increase of 7.92% over the last month, surpassing the Retail-Wholesale sector's loss of 7.87% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.42%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of Groupon in its upcoming release. The company is expected to report EPS of -$0.07, down 115.22% from the prior-year quarter. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $127.42 million, up 1.37% from the year-ago period.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of -$0.16 per share and revenue of $519.48 million, which would represent changes of +92.23% and +4.23%, respectively, from the prior year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Groupon. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
Our research shows that these estimate changes are directly correlated with near-term stock prices. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 840% lower within the past month. As of now, Groupon holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
The Internet - Commerce industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 150, placing it within the bottom 39% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Keep in mind to rely on Zacks.com to watch all these stock-impacting metrics, and more, in the succeeding trading sessions.
Groupon (GRPN - Free Report) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.
Shares of this online daily deal service have returned +7.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1.4% change. The Zacks Internet - Commerce industry, to which Groupon belongs, has lost 14.1% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?
Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.
Revisions to Earnings EstimatesRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
Groupon is expected to post a loss of $0.07 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -115.2%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -69.2%.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of -$0.16 points to a change of +92.2% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has changed -840%.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $0.89 indicates a change of +652.1% from what Groupon is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed +1.1%.
Having a strong externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool, the Zacks Rank, offers a more conclusive picture of a stock's price direction in the near term, since it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. Due to the size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, Groupon is rated Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Revenue Growth ForecastEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.
For Groupon, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $127.42 million indicates a year-over-year change of +1.4%. For the current and next fiscal years, $519.48 million and $561.06 million estimates indicate +4.2% and +8% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryGroupon reported revenues of $117.2 million in the last reported quarter, representing no change year over year. EPS of -$0.32 for the same period compares with $0.18 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $117.26 million, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -0.05%. The EPS surprise was -1500%.
Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed EPS estimates just once. The company topped consensus revenue estimates two times over this period.
ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.
Comparing the current value of a company's valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.
As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Groupon is graded D on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
ConclusionThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Groupon. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
Groupon (GRPN) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.
Groupon (GRPN - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $17.45, demonstrating a +2.59% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock exceeded the S&P 500, which registered a gain of 1.65% for the day. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.92%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 3.07%.
Shares of the online daily deal service witnessed a loss of 2.58% over the previous month, beating the performance of the Retail-Wholesale sector with its loss of 4.86%, and underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.48%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Groupon in its upcoming earnings disclosure. On that day, Groupon is projected to report earnings of -$0.05 per share, which would represent a year-over-year decline of 110.87%. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $127.42 million, up 1.37% from the prior-year quarter.
Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of -$0.13 per share and revenue of $519.48 million, indicating changes of +93.69% and +4.23%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
Additionally, investors should keep an eye on any recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Groupon. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As a result, we can interpret positive estimate revisions as a good sign for the business outlook.
Based on our research, we believe these estimate revisions are directly related to near-term stock moves. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 240.74% lower. Right now, Groupon possesses a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
The Internet - Commerce industry is part of the Retail-Wholesale sector. With its current Zacks Industry Rank of 147, this industry ranks in the bottom 40% of all industries, numbering over 250.
The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
To follow GRPN in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.
Groupon (GRPN - Free Report) is one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com visitors lately. So, it might be a good idea to review some of the factors that might affect the near-term performance of the stock.
Shares of this online daily deal service have returned -2.6% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.5% change. The Zacks Internet - Commerce industry, to which Groupon belongs, has lost 9.8% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?
While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company's business prospects usually make its stock 'trending' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.
Revisions to Earnings EstimatesRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.
Our analysis is essentially based on how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to take the latest business trends into account. When earnings estimates for a company go up, the fair value for its stock goes up as well. And when a stock's fair value is higher than its current market price, investors tend to buy the stock, resulting in its price moving upward. Because of this, empirical studies indicate a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock price movements.
For the current quarter, Groupon is expected to post a loss of $0.05 per share, indicating a change of -110.9% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -1300% over the last 30 days.
The consensus earnings estimate of -$0.13 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +93.7%. This estimate has changed -240.7% over the last 30 days.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $0.88 indicates a change of +776.9% from what Groupon is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed +14.3%.
With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Groupon.
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Projected Revenue GrowthWhile earnings growth is arguably the most superior indicator of a company's financial health, nothing happens as such if a business isn't able to grow its revenues. After all, it's nearly impossible for a company to increase its earnings for an extended period without increasing its revenues. So, it's important to know a company's potential revenue growth.
For Groupon, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $127.42 million indicates a year-over-year change of +1.4%. For the current and next fiscal years, $519.48 million and $561.06 million estimates indicate +4.2% and +8% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryGroupon reported revenues of $117.2 million in the last reported quarter, representing no change year over year. EPS of -$0.32 for the same period compares with $0.18 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $117.26 million, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -0.05%. The EPS surprise was -1500%.
Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed EPS estimates just once. The company topped consensus revenue estimates two times over this period.
ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.
While comparing the current values of a company's valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock's price.
As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Groupon is graded D on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
Bottom LineThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Groupon. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
The upcoming report from Groupon (GRPN - Free Report) is expected to reveal quarterly loss of -$0.02 per share, indicating a decline of 111.1% compared to the year-ago period. Analysts forecast revenues of $117.26 million, representing an increase of 0.1% year over year.
Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.
Ahead of a company's earnings disclosure, it is crucial to give due consideration to changes in earnings estimates. These revisions serve as a noteworthy factor in predicting potential investor reactions to the stock. Numerous empirical studies consistently demonstrate a strong relationship between trends in earnings estimate revision and the short-term price performance of a stock.
While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as a yardstick to evaluate the company's quarterly performance, scrutinizing analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics can offer a more comprehensive perspective.
With that in mind, let's delve into the average projections of some Groupon metrics that are commonly tracked and projected by analysts on Wall Street.
According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Geographic Revenue- North America' should come in at $91.66 million. The estimate points to a change of +0.6% from the year-ago quarter.
Analysts expect 'Geographic Revenue- International- Local' to come in at $23.02 million. The estimate points to a change of +2.7% from the year-ago quarter.
The consensus among analysts is that 'Geographic Revenue- International' will reach $26.11 million. The estimate suggests a change of +0.1% year over year.
Analysts' assessment points toward 'Geographic Revenue- North America- Travel' reaching $3.41 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -6.8%.
Analysts forecast 'Geographic Revenue- North America- Local' to reach $87.70 million. The estimate indicates a change of +2.1% from the prior-year quarter.
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North America Local Revenue down 1% and Local Billings up 2%
International Local Revenue up 10% and up 19% excluding Giftcloud
Chicago, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - May 7, 2026) - Groupon, Inc. (NASDAQ: GRPN) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. Results and a shareholder letter for the first quarter are posted on Groupon's Investor Relations site (investor.groupon.com). The company has also filed its Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
"We began 2026 with a refreshed mission, to get people offline through quality local experiences at great value," said Dusan Senkypl, Chief Executive Officer of Groupon. "Groupon is uniquely positioned at the intersection of the AI economy and the millions of local merchants who power Main Street. We are rebuilding Groupon as an AI-native company to operate at the velocity the era of agentic commerce demands and better deliver on our mission, serving both customers and merchants. Q1 results do not yet reflect this work, but the pace of AI adoption across every team gives me confidence in stronger performance ahead."
First Quarter 2026 Highlights
Global Revenue flat and Billings down 1% (3% FX-neutral) year-over-year.
North America Local Revenue down 1% and Local Billings up 2%, driven by strength in our Things to Do offering and paid channels, partially offset by headwinds in our Small Business merchant base, Health Beauty & Wellness, Enterprise channel, and managed and organic channels, as well as adverse weather in January and February.
International Local Revenue up 10% and Local Billings down 3% (12% FX-neutral). Excluding Giftcloud, International Local Billings up 14% and International Local Revenue up 19%, driven by expansion of seasonally relevant Things to Do supply across major markets and improved organic traffic from our new consumer platform.
Active customers grew 5% to 16.2 million, with growth in both North America and International Local categories.
Unit sales were 8.1 million, down 5% year-over-year, driven by softer transaction volume in North America, partially offset by unit growth in International Local.
Net loss from continuing operations was $12.6 million, compared with net income from continuing operations of $8.0 million in the prior year period.
Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, was positive $12.8 million, compared with positive $15.3 million in the prior year period.
Operating cash outflow from continuing operations was $10.0 million and free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, was negative $13.5 million
Cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2026 were $225.5 million.
During the three months ended March 31, 2026, we repurchased 1.94 million shares of Common Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $21.3 million. Additionally, in April 2026 and through the date of this report, we repurchased an additional 859,860 shares of Common Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $10.1 million.
Project Foundry, our company-wide initiative to transform our operating model by embedding AI agents into the core of every function, is intended to enable the Company to operate with the speed required to succeed in an AI-native world.
Definitions and reconciliations of all non-GAAP financial measures and additional information regarding operating measures are included below in the section titled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Operating Metrics" and in the accompanying tables.
2026 Outlook1
For the second quarter and full year 2026, the Company expects:
As of May 07, 2026Q2 2026 Guidance
2026 GuidanceLow-end
High-end
Low-end
High-endBillingsFlat
+2%
+3%
+5%Revenue$126M
$128M
$513M
$523MFlat
+2%
+3%
+5%Adjusted EBITDA$13M
$15M
$70M
$75MFree Cash FlowAt Least $10M
At Least $60M1 We do not provide a reconciliation for non-GAAP estimates on a forward-looking basis where we are unable to provide a meaningful calculation or estimation of reconciling items and the information is not available without unreasonable effort. This is due to the inherent difficulty of forecasting the timing or amount of various items that would impact the most directly comparable forward-looking U.S. GAAP financial measure that have not yet occurred, are out of the Company's control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted. Forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures provided without the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures may vary materially from the corresponding U.S. GAAP financial measures.
The outlook above reflects management's current expectations for 2026 and includes forward-looking statements regarding the Company's anticipated financial performance and operating priorities. Actual results may differ materially as a result of risks and uncertainties described in Groupon's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Form 10-Q and Form 10-K.
For information about our guidance, refer to our earnings commentary that is posted on our investor relations website (investor.groupon.com).
Conference Call
A conference call will be webcast Friday, May 8, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. CT / 8:00 a.m. ET and will be available on Groupon's investor relations website at https://investor.groupon.com. This call will contain forward-looking statements and other material information regarding our financial and operating results.
Groupon encourages investors to use its investor relations website as a way of easily finding information about the company. Groupon promptly makes available on this website, free of charge, the reports that the company files or furnishes with the SEC, corporate governance information (including Groupon's Global Code of Conduct), and select press releases and social media postings. Groupon uses its investor relations website (investor.groupon.com) as a means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.
About Groupon
Groupon (www.groupon.com) (NASDAQ: GRPN) is a trusted local marketplace where consumers go to buy services and experiences that make life more interesting and deliver boundless value. To find out more about Groupon, please visit press.groupon.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Operating Metrics
In addition to financial results reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we have provided the following non-GAAP financial measures: Foreign currency exchange rate neutral operating results, Adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow. These non-GAAP financial measures, which are presented on a continuing operations basis, are intended to aid investors in better understanding our current financial performance and prospects for the future as seen through the eyes of management. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures facilitate comparisons with our historical results and with the results of peer companies who present similar measures (although other companies may define non-GAAP measures differently than we define them, even when similar terms are used to identify such measures). However, these non-GAAP financial measures are not intended to be a substitute for those reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For reconciliations of these measures to the most applicable financial measures under U.S. GAAP, see "Non-GAAP Reconciliation Schedules" and "Supplemental Financial and Operating Metrics" included in the tables accompanying this release.
We exclude the following items from one or more of our non-GAAP financial measures:
Stock-based compensation. We exclude stock-based compensation because it is primarily non-cash in nature and we believe that non-GAAP financial measures excluding this item provide meaningful supplemental information about our operating performance and liquidity.
Depreciation and amortization. We exclude depreciation and amortization expenses because they are non-cash in nature and we believe that non-GAAP financial measures excluding these items provide meaningful supplemental information about our operating performance and liquidity.
Income taxes, interest and other non-operating items. Income taxes, interest and other non-operating items include: income taxes, foreign currency gains and losses, loss on extinguishment of exchanged debt, interest income and interest expense. We exclude interest and other non-operating items from certain of our non-GAAP financial measures because we believe that excluding these items provides meaningful supplemental information about our core operating performance and facilitates comparisons to our historical operating results.
Special charges and credits. We exclude special charges and credits included charges related to our Italy Restructuring Plan, 2022 Restructuring Plan and 2020 Restructuring Plan, as well as gain on sale of assets, gain on sale of business, loss on extinguishment of debt and foreign VAT assessments. We exclude special charges and credits from Adjusted EBITDA because we believe that excluding those items provides meaningful supplemental information about our core operating performance and facilitates comparisons with our historical results.
Descriptions of the non-GAAP financial measures included in this release and the accompanying tables are as follows:
Foreign currency exchange rate neutral operating results show current period operating results as if foreign currency exchange rates had remained the same as those in effect in the prior year period. Those measures are intended to facilitate comparisons to our historical performance.
Contribution Profit measures the amount of marketing investment needed to generate revenue and is defined as net revenues less cost of sales and marketing expense.
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP performance measure that we define as Net income (loss) from continuing operations excluding income taxes, interest and other non-operating items, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation and other special charges and credits, including items that are unusual in nature or infrequently occurring. Our definition of Adjusted EBITDA may differ from similar measures used by other companies, even when similar terms are used to identify such measures. Adjusted EBITDA is a key measure used by our management and Board to evaluate operating performance, generate future operating plans and make strategic decisions. Accordingly, we believe that Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results in the same manner as our management and Board. However, Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to be a substitute for Net income (loss) from continuing operations.
Free cash flow is a non-GAAP liquidity measure that comprises Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations less purchases of property and equipment and capitalized software. We use free cash flow to conduct and evaluate our business because, although it is similar to Net cash provided by (used in) from continuing operations, we believe that it typically represents a more useful measure of cash flows because purchases of fixed assets, software developed for internal use and website development costs are necessary components of our ongoing operations. Free cash flow is not intended to represent the total increase or decrease in our cash balance for the applicable period.
Descriptions of the operating metrics included in this release and the accompanying tables are as follows:
Gross billings is the total dollar value of customer purchases of goods and services. Gross billings is presented net of customer refunds, order discounts and sales and related taxes. The substantial majority of our revenue transactions are comprised of sales of vouchers and similar transactions in which we collect the transaction price from the customer and remit a portion of the transaction price to the third-party merchant who will provide the related goods or services. For these transactions, gross billings differs from Revenue reported in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, which is presented net of the merchant's share of the transaction price. Gross billings is an indicator of our growth and business performance as it measures the dollar volume of transactions generated through our marketplaces. Tracking gross billings also allows us to monitor the percentage of gross billings that we are able to retain after payments to merchants.
Active customers are unique user accounts, identified by a distinct email address, that have made a purchase during the TTM either through one of our online marketplaces or directly with a merchant for which we earned a commission. We consider this metric to be an important indicator of our business performance as it helps us to understand how the number of customers actively purchasing our offerings is trending. Some customers could establish and make purchases from more than one account, so it is possible that our active customer metric may count certain customers more than once in a given period. We do not include consumers who solely make purchases with retailers using digital coupons accessed through our websites or mobile applications in our active customer metric, nor do we include consumers who solely make purchases of our inventory through third-party marketplaces with which we partner.
Units are the number of purchases during the reporting period, before refunds and cancellations, made either through one of our online marketplaces, a third-party marketplace, or directly with a merchant for which we earn a commission. We do not include purchases with retailers using digital coupons accessed through our websites or mobile applications in our units metric. We consider units to be an important indicator of the total volume of business conducted through our marketplaces.
We do not provide a reconciliation for non-GAAP estimates on a forward-looking basis where we are unable to provide a meaningful calculation or estimation of reconciling items and the information is not available without unreasonable effort. This is due to the inherent difficulty of forecasting the timing or amount of various items that would impact the most directly comparable forward-looking U.S. GAAP financial measure that have not yet occurred, are out of the Company's control and/or cannot be reasonably predicted. Forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures provided without the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures may vary materially from the corresponding U.S. GAAP financial measures.
Note on Forward-Looking Statements
The statements contained in this release that refer to plans and expectations for the next quarter, the full year or the future are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended ("Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended ("Exchange Act"), including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, business strategy and plans and our objectives for future operations and future liquidity. The words "may," "will," "should," "could," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "intend," "continue" and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, short-term and long-term business operations and objectives, and financial needs. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our ability to execute and achieve the expected benefits of our go-forward strategy, including our broader AI-native transformation; the risk that the anticipated benefits of our AI strategy may not be realized in the time frame we expect or at all and may have adverse effects on our operations, merchants and customers; the risk that our public statements regarding our AI strategy and deployment of AI agents are not adequately substantiated or are later viewed as inconsistent with our actual capabilities or results; execution of our business and marketing strategies; volatility in our operating results; challenges arising from our international operations, including fluctuations in currency exchange rates, tax, legal and regulatory developments in the jurisdictions in which we operate and geopolitical instability; global economic uncertainty, including as a result of inflationary pressures; any impact from U.S. and international financial reform legislation and regulations, and any potential trade protection measures, such as new or incremental tariffs and other trade policies; retaining and adding high quality merchants and third-party business partners; retaining existing customers and adding new customers; competing successfully in our industry; providing a strong mobile experience for our customers; managing refund risks; retaining and attracting members of our executive and management teams and other qualified employees and personnel; customer and merchant fraud; payment-related risks; our reliance on email, Internet search engines and mobile application marketplaces to drive traffic to our marketplace; cybersecurity breaches; maintaining and improving our information technology infrastructure; reliance on cloud-based computing platforms; the risks associated with our use and integration of AI and machine learning technologies; completing and realizing the anticipated benefits from acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and strategic investments; lack of control over minority investments; managing inventory and order fulfillment risks; claims related to product and service offerings; protecting our intellectual property; maintaining a strong brand; the impact of future and pending litigation; compliance with domestic and foreign laws and regulations, including the CARD Act, GDPR, CPRA, and other privacy-related laws and regulations of the Internet and e-commerce; classification of our independent contractors, agency workers, or employees; risks relating to information or content published or made available on our websites or service offerings we make available; exposure to greater than anticipated tax liabilities; adoption of tax laws; our ability to use our tax attributes; impacts if we become subject to the Bank Secrecy Act or other anti-money laundering or money transmission laws or regulations; our ability to raise capital if necessary; risks related to our access to capital and outstanding indebtedness, including our 2027 Notes and 2030 Notes; our Common Stock, including volatility in our stock price and financial markets; a potential economic slowdown; and those risks and other factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors on our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, as well as in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, related notes, and the other financial information appearing elsewhere in this report and our other filings with the SEC. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment, including with respect to emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and data analytics. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements we make. Neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this report to conform these statements to actual results or to future events or circumstances. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
As used herein, "Groupon," "the Company," "we," "our," "us" and similar terms include Groupon, Inc. and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.
Groupon, Inc.
Non-GAAP Reconciliation Schedules
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(unaudited)
The following is a quarterly reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to the most comparable U.S. GAAP performance measure, Net income (loss) from continuing operations:
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025
Q4 2025
Q1 2026
Income (loss) from continuing operations$8,027
$20,593
$(117,782) $8,081
$(12,589)Adjustments:
Stock-based compensation
7,694
8,782
11,109
10,189
11,911
Depreciation and amortization
5,611
4,423
4,301
4,267
4,191
Restructuring and related charges (credits)
137
(46)
(64)
(61)
7
(Gain) on sale of business
-
(10,650)
-
-
-
Loss on extinguishment of debt
-
-
99,925
-
-
Other (income) expense, net
(7,571)
(18,466)
(1,197)
(3,595)
4,371
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
1,428
10,927
21,248
2,022
4,899
Total adjustments
7,299
(5,030)
135,322
12,822
25,379
Adjusted EBITDA$15,326
$15,563
$17,540
$20,903
$12,790
Free cash flow is a non-GAAP liquidity measure. The following is a reconciliation of free cash flow to the most comparable U.S. GAAP liquidity measure, Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations.
Q1 2025
Q2 2025
Q3 2025
Q4 2025
Q1 2026
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations$(22) $28,419
$(20,506) $56,607
$(9,958)Purchases of property and equipment and capitalized software from continuing operations
(3,737)
(3,230)
(4,082)
(3,575)
(3,559)Free cash flow$(3,759) $25,189
$(24,588) $53,032
$(13,517)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from continuing operations$(3,737) $10,761
$(3,024) $2,423
$(3,559)Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities$(454) $(2,684) $(3,275) $(1,097) $(55,669)
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Groupon (GRPN - Free Report) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.32 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.02. This compares to earnings of $0.18 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -1,273.39%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this online daily deal service would post earnings of $0.17 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.17, delivering no surprise.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates just once.
Groupon, which belongs to the Zacks Internet - Commerce industry, posted revenues of $117.2 million for the quarter ended March 2026, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.05%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $117.19 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
Groupon shares have lost about 10% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 7.6%.
What's Next for Groupon?While Groupon has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for Groupon was unfavorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to underperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.04 on $128.77 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $0.28 on $514.72 million in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Internet - Commerce is currently in the bottom 23% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
Williams-Sonoma (WSM - Free Report) , another stock in the broader Zacks Retail-Wholesale sector, has yet to report results for the quarter ended April 2026.
This seller of cookware and home furnishings is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.80 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -2.7%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Williams-Sonoma's revenues are expected to be $1.8 billion, up 4.3% from the year-ago quarter.
Groupon (GRPN - Free Report) reported $117.2 million in revenue for the quarter ended March 2026, representing no change year over year. EPS of -$0.32 for the same period compares to $0.18 a year ago.
The reported revenue represents a surprise of -0.05% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $117.26 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being -$0.02, the EPS surprise was -1273.39%.
While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how Groupon performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Geographic Revenue- North America: $89.91 million versus $91.66 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -1.3% change.Geographic Revenue- International: $27.29 million compared to the $26.11 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +4.7% year over year.Geographic Revenue- North America- Local: $85.54 million versus $87.7 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -0.5% change.Geographic Revenue- International- Goods: $1.58 million versus $2.05 million estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -30% change.Geographic Revenue- North America- Goods: $0.89 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $0.55 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -40.9%.Geographic Revenue- International- Local: $24.6 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $23.02 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +9.7%.Geographic Revenue- International- Travel: $1.11 million compared to the $1.1 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of -20.6% year over year.Geographic Revenue- North America- Travel: $3.48 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $3.41 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -4.8%.View all Key Company Metrics for Groupon here>>>
Shares of Groupon have returned +32.4% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +11.4% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), indicating that it could underperform the broader market in the near term.
Key Takeaways GRPN posted a Q1 loss of 32 cents per share as revenue stayed flat year over year.Groupon saw strong international local growth, led by double-digit billings gains in key markets.GRPN maintained FY26 guidance for up to 5% revenue growth and at least $60M free cash flow. Groupon (GRPN - Free Report) posted a loss of 32 cents per share for the first quarter of 2026, falling short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 2 cents per share. The company had reported earnings of 18 cents per share from continuing operations in the year-ago quarter.
Revenues of $117.2 million were essentially in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate, coming in 0.05% below. The figure was flat year over year (down 2.1% on an FX-neutral basis). The top-line performance was supported by continued strength in Things to Do and paid channel growth, partially offset by headwinds in the Small Business merchant base, Health Beauty and Wellness, the Enterprise channel and managed and organic channels, as well as adverse weather conditions in January and February.
Region-wise, North America’s revenues of $90 million missed the consensus mark by 1.91% and declined 1.1% year over year. International revenues of $27.29 million beat the consensus mark by 4.51% and increased 4.7% year over year (declined 4.8% on an FX-neutral basis)
Gross billings totaled $382.5 million in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting a 1% year-over-year decline (down 3.3% on an FX-neutral basis).
GRPN’s Quarterly DetailsLocal revenues of $110.1 million missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.27% and rose 1.6% year over year. North America Local revenues of $85.5 million declined 0.5% year over year and missed the consensus mark by 2.47%. North America Local billings of $260.6 million grew 2% year over year, driven by higher average order value and continued Things to Do momentum, partially offset by a 4% unit decline and take rate compression from higher promotional discounts.
International Local revenues of $24.6 million grew 9.7% year over year and beat the consensus mark by 6.87%, though revenues were flat on an FX-neutral basis. Excluding Giftcloud, International Local revenues grew 19% and International Local billings grew 14% year over year, with each of GRPN's four major International markets (the U.K., Germany, France and Spain) delivering double-digit billings growth.
Consolidated Travel revenues of $4.59 million beat the consensus mark by 3.8% and declined 9.2% year over year. North America Travel revenues declined 4.8% and International Travel revenues declined 20.5% year over year (down 28.4% on an FX-neutral basis). A notable bright spot was the Tours vertical, where new formats such as mystery trip packages and adventure itineraries generated meaningful customer engagement toward the end of the quarter.
On a consolidated basis, Goods revenues of $2.5 million declined 34.4% year over year (down 38.5% on an FX-neutral basis), consistent with GRPN's deliberate de-emphasis of the category. North America Goods revenues of $894 thousand declined 40.9% year over year. International Goods revenues of $1.6 million declined 30% year over year (down 36.9% on an FX-neutral basis). The Goods segment now represents only 2% of global revenues.
GRPN’s Customer MetricsAt the end of the first quarter, Groupon had 16.2 million active customers on a trailing-twelve-month basis, up 5% year over year. The metric missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.19%.
The company had approximately 10.98 million active customers based in North America, missing the consensus mark by 0.9%. GRPN had 5.23 million active international customers, beating the consensus mark by 1.34%.
Operating Details of GRPNIn the first quarter, Groupon's consolidated gross profit was flat year over year at $106 million, with gross margin steady at 90% of revenues. North America gross profit declined 1.1% year over year to $81.9 million, while International gross profit grew 3% year over year to $24.1 million (down 5.6% on an FX-neutral basis).
Consolidated gross margin was 90% of revenues, consistent with the prior quarter. Selling, general and administrative expenses rose 5% year over year to $73 million. Marketing expenses increased 6% year over year to $36.3 million, representing 31% of revenues, reflecting higher investment in paid performance channels.
GRPN reported a GAAP operating loss of $3.3 million compared with operating income of $1.9 million in the year-ago quarter. Adjusted EBITDA declined 17% year over year to $12.8 million.
GRPN's Balance Sheet & Cash FlowGroupon exited the first quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $225.5 million, down from $296.1 million as of Dec. 31, 2025.
In the first quarter, operating cash outflow from continuing operations was $10 million, reflecting the normal seasonal timing of merchant payment settlements, compared with cash provided by operating activities of $56.6 million in the prior quarter.
Free cash flow was negative $13.5 million compared with positive $53 million in the fourth quarter of 2025.
During the quarter, GRPN repurchased 1.94 million shares for $21.3 million. As of May 7, 2026, approximately $215 million remains available under the board-authorized $300 million repurchase program.
GRPN's Q2 & FY26 GuidanceFor the second quarter of 2026, Groupon expects revenues in the range of $126 million to $128 million, suggesting flat to 2% year-over-year growth. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $13 million and $15 million, and free cash flow is expected to be at least $10 million.
Groupon maintains its prior guidance, expecting revenues between $513 million and $523 million, indicating year-over-year growth of 3% to 5%. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $70 million and $75 million, and free cash flow is expected to be at least $60 million.
Zacks Rank & Stocks to ConsiderGroupon currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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Groupon (GRPN - Free Report) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future.
Shares of this online daily deal service have returned +49.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +9.1% change. The Zacks Internet - Commerce industry, to which Groupon belongs, has gained 15.3% over this period. Now the key question is: Where could the stock be headed in the near term?
While media releases or rumors about a substantial change in a company's business prospects usually make its stock 'trending' and lead to an immediate price change, there are always some fundamental facts that eventually dominate the buy-and-hold decision-making.
Revisions to Earnings EstimatesRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
Groupon is expected to post earnings of $0.04 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -91.3%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged.
The consensus earnings estimate of $0.28 for the current fiscal year indicates a year-over-year change of +113.6%. This estimate has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $0.76 indicates a change of +172.6% from what Groupon is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has remained unchanged.
With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for Groupon.
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Revenue Growth ForecastEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.
For Groupon, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $128.77 million indicates a year-over-year change of +2.4%. For the current and next fiscal years, $514.72 million and $559.66 million estimates indicate +3.3% and +8.7% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryGroupon reported revenues of $117.2 million in the last reported quarter, representing no change year over year. EPS of -$0.32 for the same period compares with $0.18 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $117.26 million, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -0.05%. The EPS surprise was -1500%.
Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed EPS estimates just once. The company topped consensus revenue estimates two times over this period.
ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.
Comparing the current value of a company's valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.
As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Groupon is graded D on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
Bottom LineThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Groupon. However, its Zacks Rank #4 does suggest that it may underperform the broader market in the near term.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nick Nemeth, a shareholder of Groupon, Inc. (NASDAQ: GRPN) holding approximately 37,000 shares of common stock (approximately 0.1% of the Company’s outstanding shares), today publicly released an open letter to the Groupon Board of Directors urging the Company to prioritize its consumer platform, modernize the brand, and accelerate capital return. Mr. Nemeth publishes equity research under the Mispriced Assets banner through his firm, Wyandanch Consulting LLC.
Mr. Nemeth personally holds 37,000 shares of Groupon common stock — approximately 0.1% of shares outstanding — and also holds call options on Groupon stock. He believes the shares are meaningfully undervalued. Against a market capitalization of approximately $700 million, Groupon carries roughly $215 million in cash, $324 million in low-coupon convertible notes, and a stake in SumUp — which has been reported as a potential IPO candidate — that could represent a meaningful source of future liquidity. Adjusting for these items, the implied operating enterprise value is approximately $610 million for a marketplace serving 16.2 million active customers at approximately 90% gross margin.
The lever. Groupon customers transact approximately 2.3 times per year. Comparable destination marketplaces sit closer to 4.3. At current contribution margins, each incremental turn of customer frequency drops approximately $100 million to the bottom line — the single largest unlevered source of operating leverage in the model, and one that lives entirely on the consumer side of the platform.
Customer Frequency (turns/yr)Incremental EBITDA vs. Today2.3 — today—3.0~ +$70M3.5~ +$120M4.0~ +$170M4.3 — peer comp~ +$200M Illustrative. Assumes approximately $100M of incremental EBITDA per full turn of frequency at current contribution margins.
WYANDANCH CONSULTING LLC
Illustrative EBITDA Bridge — Run-Rate Earnings Power, 2–3 Years Out
DriverAdj. EBITDA2026 Adjusted EBITDA guide (midpoint)$72M + Full 20% RIF unlock (Q1 captured ~$2M severance only)+$40M + Frequency turn 1: 2.3 → 3.3 visits/customer/year+$100M + Frequency turn 2: 3.3 → 4.3 (full execution)+$100M Run-rate earnings power, 2–3 years out~ $310M Source: Wyandanch Consulting LLC. Illustrative analysis based on Company filings and management commentary; not a forecast.
Mr. Nemeth is urging the Board to focus on three priorities:
Revamp the platform. A unified iOS, Android, and web redesign with quarterly disclosure of conversion lift, time-to-purchase, and session depth — the highest-priority project at the Company and the conversion infrastructure on which retention compounds.
Rebrand the brand. Marketing currently runs approximately 35% of revenue and is miscast — buying clicks for individual deals rather than communicating the platform itself. Announce the revamp loudly; lean into verified influencer and user-generated-content distribution as a variable-cost replacement for high-CAC advertising; meet younger consumers where they are. The same generation that made thrifting cultural is the natural customer for value-driven local commerce.
Accelerate the buyback. Pursue repurchases at up to approximately 10% of trading volume, subject to applicable rules, liquidity, and market conditions, funded by ongoing free cash flow, balance-sheet cash above a stated floor, and potential SumUp monetization. The rate of repurchase should reflect the conviction that the shares are undervalued.
VWAP ScenarioShares Retired (~$570M)Share-Count Reduction$20~ 28.5M~ 77%$30~ 19.0M~ 52%$45~ 12.7M~ 34% Illustrative shareholder estimate. Assumes approximately $570M of deployable capital over two years (cash drawdown to a stated floor + potential SumUp monetization + 2026–2027 free cash flow). Buyback execution is subject to applicable rules, liquidity, market conditions, and Board approval.
The Board’s Artificial Intelligence Committee under Mr. Shah and the Project Foundry operating-model rebuild are directionally correct; Mr. Nemeth believes these initiatives benefit from fine-tuning rather than redirection. They are accelerants. The engine is the consumer.
“One turn of customer frequency drops approximately $100 million to the bottom line,” said Nick Nemeth. “The generation that made thrifting cultural is the natural customer for local deals. The strategic direction Mr. Šenkypl has set is correct. The platform and the brand need to catch up to it.”
The letter is offered constructively. Mr. Nemeth does not call for management change, board change, or strategic alternatives. The full letter is available at mispricedassets.substack.com.
DISCLOSURE
Nick Nemeth holds approximately 37,000 shares of Groupon, Inc. (NASDAQ: GRPN) common stock and call options thereon, and may transact at any time without notice. Forward-looking statements are projections, not guarantees. This communication reflects the author’s personal opinion, is not investment advice, and is not a solicitation of any security, proxy, vote, or consent.
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Groupon (GRPN - Free Report) has been one of the most searched-for stocks on Zacks.com lately. So, you might want to look at some of the facts that could shape the stock's performance in the near term.
Over the past month, shares of this online daily deal service have returned +24.6%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +5.5% change. During this period, the Zacks Internet - Commerce industry, which Groupon falls in, has gained 3.6%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?
Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.
Earnings Estimate RevisionsRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
For the current quarter, Groupon is expected to post earnings of $0.04 per share, indicating a change of -91.3% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $0.28 points to a change of +113.6% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has remained unchanged.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $0.76 indicates a change of +172.6% from what Groupon is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has remained unchanged.
With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for Groupon.
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Projected Revenue GrowthEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.
For Groupon, the consensus sales estimate for the current quarter of $127.44 million indicates a year-over-year change of +1.4%. For the current and next fiscal years, $519.21 million and $564.51 million estimates indicate +4.2% and +8.7% changes, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryGroupon reported revenues of $117.2 million in the last reported quarter, representing no change year over year. EPS of -$0.32 for the same period compares with $0.18 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $117.26 million, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -0.05%. The EPS surprise was -1500%.
Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed EPS estimates just once. The company topped consensus revenue estimates two times over this period.
ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.
Comparing the current value of a company's valuation multiples, such as its price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), to its own historical values helps ascertain whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, whereas comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of how reasonable its stock price is.
As part of the Zacks Style Scores system, the Zacks Value Style Score (which evaluates both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics) organizes stocks into five groups ranging from A to F (A is better than B; B is better than C; and so on), making it helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Groupon is graded D on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
Bottom LineThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Groupon. However, its Zacks Rank #4 does suggest that it may underperform the broader market in the near term.
Groupon plans to eliminate 400 positions globally as it rebuilds itself as an artificial intelligence (AI)-native company.
The positions eliminated as part of the firm’s restructuring plan will include both employees and contractors, and the cuts will occur by the end of the third quarter, Groupon said in a Monday (May 26) current report filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Groupon said in the filing that the restructuring plan approved Thursday (May 21) by the company’s board of directors relates to the company’s “previously announced strategy to rebuild the Company as an AI-native company and better deliver on our mission, serving both customers and merchants.”
The company expects to incur pre-tax charges of $7 million to $13 in connection with the restructuring, and it expects the payroll actions to deliver annualized cost savings of $20 million to $25 million, according to the filing.
With the $10 million to $12 million of gross savings it expects to realize in 2026, Groupon intends to reinvest as much as half of the savings in marketing, AI infrastructure and talent density, per the filing.
“As part of this restructuring plan, the Company is currently evaluating additional material cost-reduction and automation actions related to Project Foundry, which would be subject to Board approval,” Groupon said in the filing. “The Company expects any such actions would be completed by the end of 2027.”
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Project Foundry is an initiative in which Groupon is embedding AI agents into the core of every function across the company, enabling it to “operate with the speed required to succeed in an AI-native world,” the company said in a May 7 earnings release.
Groupon CEO Dusan Senkypl said in the release that every team across the company was adopting AI, but that the company’s first quarter results did not yet reflect that work.
Groupon eliminated 500 jobs in January 2023, saying that it was in the midst of a restructuring plan that was approved by its board of directors that month as well as a cost savings plan that was announced in August 2022.
Groupon also reported in the filing that its chief operating officer, Jiri Ponrt, notified the company Thursday that he will resign from the company effective July 10.
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Another tech company has announced that it will lay off a significant number of workers in an effort to become “AI-native.”
This time around, it’s Groupon, the legacy discount e-commerce platform that rose to prominence in the early 2010s. Here’s what you need to know about Groupon’s layoffs and its “Project Foundry” AI plans.
What’s happened?Last Thursday, the board of Groupon, Inc. (Nasdaq: GRPN) approved a restructuring plan that will see mass layoffs at the company. This information comes from a Form 8-K filing filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 21.
In the filing, Groupon revealed it will reduce “up to 400 positions globally.” Those positions include both employees and contractors, and the cuts are expected to happen by the end of Groupon’s Q3 2026.
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The company is currently in its fiscal Q2 2026, which ends on June 30. Groupon’s fiscal Q3 runs from July 1 to September 30, which means the workforce reductions should occur by October.
In a Schedule 14A Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on April 28, Groupon revealed that it had approximately 1,734 employees, which included “full-time, part-time, seasonal and temporary employees.” Groupon said that the figure excluded independent contractors.
It is unknown how many contractors are included in the workforce reductions of up to 400 individuals. If the layoffs were to encompass only the company’s employees, they would represent roughly 23% of its employed workforce.
Groupon remains a buy as upside levers—AI-driven restructuring, buybacks, and operating leverage—outweigh downside risks. Project Foundry is a high-risk, transformative restructuring, reallocating cost savings from 400 job cuts directly into AI infrastructure and workflow automation. Despite weak Q1 results, solvency is not a concern; the balance sheet is stabilized, with sufficient cash and a valuable SumUp stake for flexibility.
On May 29, 2026, Groupon Inc GRPN shares fell 4.8% to a current price of $20.23. The stock has fluctuated significantly over the past year, with a 52-week range between $9.17 and $43.08. This recent move adds to a volatile history, showcasing the challenges the company faces in maintaining investor confidence.
GF Value™ verdict: The current price is $20.23, while GF Value™ estimates fair value at $11.05, indicating the stock is 83.1% overvalued.GF Score™: Groupon holds a score of 49/100, suggesting average performance across key metrics.Most notable signal: There have been no insider transactions in the last 3 months, reflecting a lack of insider confidence in the current valuation. Is GRPN Overvalued or Undervalued? Groupon's current price of $20.23 is significantly above the GF Value™ of $11.05, indicating that the stock is overvalued by 83.1%. This substantial difference suggests that there may be limited margin of safety for potential investors. Given that GF Valuation labels the stock as "Significantly Overvalued," the risks associated with the current price could outweigh any potential short-term gains. In this scenario, investors may want to exercise caution, as overvaluation can lead to price corrections in the future.
GF Value™ is GuruFocus' proprietary measure of intrinsic value, calculated from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance estimates. The significant gap between the current market price and GF Value™ raises concerns about the sustainability of Groupon's price in the face of potential market reevaluation.
How Does GRPN's Valuation Compare to Its History? Metric Current Historical P/E (TTM) 504.5x 8.3x As observed, Groupon's current P/E ratio of 504.5x is drastically higher than its 5-year median P/E of 8.3x. This suggests that the stock is trading well above its historical valuation levels. The P/E analysis aligns with the GF Value™ verdict, further confirming that GRPN is overvalued at this time.
What Does GRPN's GF Score™ Tell Us? Metric Rating GF Score™ 49 Financial Strength 3/10 Profitability 3/10 Growth 3/10 Valuation 1/10 Momentum 6/10 The GF Score™ of 49/100 indicates that Groupon is performing at an average level compared to its peers. The strongest area is Momentum, with a rating of 6/10, suggesting that the stock has experienced positive short-term price movements. However, the weakest areas are Valuation, Financial Strength, Profitability, and Growth, all rated at 3/10 or lower. This indicates significant challenges in these key aspects, which could hinder long-term performance.
What Are Insiders Doing with GRPN Stock? In the last three months, there have been no insider transactions reported for Groupon Inc. This lack of activity may suggest that insiders do not have confidence in the stock's current valuation or future performance. Typically, insider buying can indicate confidence in the company's prospects, while selling may signal the opposite. The absence of such transactions raises questions about the outlook for GRPN.
What This Means for Investors Based on the GF Value™ assessment, Groupon Inc GRPN is currently considered overvalued. The significant gap between the current price and the estimated fair value suggests potential risks for investors. Caution is advised when considering an investment in GRPN at this time.
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GRPN's GF Score™ is 49/100, indicating average performance across key metrics, suggesting that there is room for improvement in various areas.
Is GRPN overvalued or undervalued?
GRPN is currently overvalued, with a GF Value™ of $11.05 compared to its market price of $20.23, indicating an 83.1% overvaluation.
What is GRPN's P/E ratio?
GRPN's current P/E ratio is 504.5x, which is significantly higher than its 5-year median P/E of 8.3x, reflecting a substantial overvaluation.
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Groupon (GRPN - Free Report) has recently been on Zacks.com's list of the most searched stocks. Therefore, you might want to consider some of the key factors that could influence the stock's performance in the near future.
Over the past month, shares of this online daily deal service have returned +21.9%, compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +6.3% change. During this period, the Zacks Internet - Commerce industry, which Groupon falls in, has lost 3.3%. The key question now is: What could be the stock's future direction?
Although media reports or rumors about a significant change in a company's business prospects usually cause its stock to trend and lead to an immediate price change, there are always certain fundamental factors that ultimately drive the buy-and-hold decision.
Earnings Estimate RevisionsRather than focusing on anything else, we at Zacks prioritize evaluating the change in a company's earnings projection. This is because we believe the fair value for its stock is determined by the present value of its future stream of earnings.
We essentially look at how sell-side analysts covering the stock are revising their earnings estimates to reflect the impact of the latest business trends. And if earnings estimates go up for a company, the fair value for its stock goes up. A higher fair value than the current market price drives investors' interest in buying the stock, leading to its price moving higher. This is why empirical research shows a strong correlation between trends in earnings estimate revisions and near-term stock price movements.
Groupon is expected to post a loss of $0.05 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -110.9%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -216.7%.
For the current fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of -$0.02 points to a change of +99% from the prior year. Over the last 30 days, this estimate has changed -106%.
For the next fiscal year, the consensus earnings estimate of $0.88 indicates a change of +0% from what Groupon is expected to report a year ago. Over the past month, the estimate has changed +15.8%.
With an impressive externally audited track record, our proprietary stock rating tool -- the Zacks Rank -- is a more conclusive indicator of a stock's near-term price performance, as it effectively harnesses the power of earnings estimate revisions. The size of the recent change in the consensus estimate, along with three other factors related to earnings estimates, has resulted in a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Groupon.
The chart below shows the evolution of the company's forward 12-month consensus EPS estimate:
12 Month EPS
Revenue Growth ForecastEven though a company's earnings growth is arguably the best indicator of its financial health, nothing much happens if it cannot raise its revenues. It's almost impossible for a company to grow its earnings without growing its revenue for long periods. Therefore, knowing a company's potential revenue growth is crucial.
In the case of Groupon, the consensus sales estimate of $127.42 million for the current quarter points to a year-over-year change of +1.4%. The $519.48 million and $561.06 million estimates for the current and next fiscal years indicate changes of +4.2% and +8%, respectively.
Last Reported Results and Surprise HistoryGroupon reported revenues of $117.2 million in the last reported quarter, representing no change year over year. EPS of -$0.32 for the same period compares with $0.18 a year ago.
Compared to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $117.26 million, the reported revenues represent a surprise of -0.05%. The EPS surprise was -1500%.
Over the last four quarters, the company surpassed EPS estimates just once. The company topped consensus revenue estimates two times over this period.
ValuationNo investment decision can be efficient without considering a stock's valuation. Whether a stock's current price rightly reflects the intrinsic value of the underlying business and the company's growth prospects is an essential determinant of its future price performance.
While comparing the current values of a company's valuation multiples, such as price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-sales (P/S), and price-to-cash flow (P/CF), with its own historical values helps determine whether its stock is fairly valued, overvalued, or undervalued, comparing the company relative to its peers on these parameters gives a good sense of the reasonability of the stock's price.
The Zacks Value Style Score (part of the Zacks Style Scores system), which pays close attention to both traditional and unconventional valuation metrics to grade stocks from A to F (an A is better than a B; a B is better than a C; and so on), is pretty helpful in identifying whether a stock is overvalued, rightly valued, or temporarily undervalued.
Groupon is graded D on this front, indicating that it is trading at a premium to its peers. Click here to see the values of some of the valuation metrics that have driven this grade.
ConclusionThe facts discussed here and much other information on Zacks.com might help determine whether or not it's worthwhile paying attention to the market buzz about Groupon. However, its Zacks Rank #3 does suggest that it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
Chicago, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - June 8, 2026) - Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN) today announced the appointment of Aditya Rajkumar as Chief Operating Officer. Rajkumar joins the company effective August 3, 2026, and will report to Chief Executive Officer Dusan Senkypl, overseeing Groupon's marketplace and merchant operations.
"Adi brings exactly the operating discipline and marketplace experience this stage of our transformation calls for," said Senkypl. "He pairs a strong bias for action with a structured, hands-on approach, and he moves at a pace that pulls an organization forward. The last decade has proved that a new generation of local marketplaces can win at real scale: serving customers at the level of a neighborhood while running with the efficiency of a global platform. That is an organizational capability built through culture, teams, and operating processes, and very few people have done it. Adi has spent his career building exactly that, and it is what this next phase of Groupon requires as we move into the era of agentic commerce."
"Groupon sits at the intersection of consumer intent and local supply, with a brand people know and a marketplace with real room to grow," said Rajkumar. "Throughout my career, I've been drawn to missions that support local businesses. At DoorDash, it was about empowering local economies through e-commerce and delivery. At Groupon, it's about putting customers first: helping people discover and enjoy the best of their cities at great value, while giving the local businesses they love a partner that helps them reach new customers and grow. What drew me here is the chance to pair that mission with intense operating rigor, and to help build the bridge between the AI economy and local merchants. I'm excited to get to work with the team Dusan has built."
Rajkumar joins Groupon from 7-Eleven, where he most recently led Skipcart and last-mile operations as Vice President, Last Mile, running delivery and last-mile operations across one of the largest global convenience retail networks. Before that, he spent more than four years at DoorDash in senior P&L and operating roles, most recently as General Manager of Caviar and Premium. Earlier in his career, he was a Senior Manager in Deloitte's M&A Strategy & Operations practice, advising clients across energy, industrials and manufacturing.
"Adi has spent his career turning complex operations into measurable outcomes, better customer experiences, stronger merchant performance, and execution at scale," added Senkypl. "That is the operating standard we are holding ourselves to as we execute against our transformation priorities. I couldn't be more excited to welcome Adi to the team, and I wish him every success as we build Groupon's next chapter together."
About Groupon
Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN) is an experiences marketplace that connects consumer intent with local supply, getting people offline and into quality local experiences and services at great value, while connecting merchants with new customers. Learn more at www.groupon.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act, including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, business strategy and plans and our objectives for future operations and future liquidity. The words "may," "will," "should," "could," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "intend," "continue" and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, short-term and long-term business operations and objectives, and financial needs. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, our ability to execute and achieve the expected benefits of our go-forward strategy, including our broader AI-native transformation; the risk that the anticipated benefits of our AI strategy may not be realized in the time frame we expect or at all and may have adverse effects on our operations, merchants and customers; the risk that our public statements regarding our AI strategy and deployment of AI agents are not adequately substantiated or are later viewed as inconsistent with our actual capabilities or results; execution of our business and marketing strategies; volatility in our operating results; challenges arising from our international operations, including fluctuations in currency exchange rates, tax, legal and regulatory developments in the jurisdictions in which we operate and geopolitical instability; global economic uncertainty, including as a result of inflationary pressures; any impact from U.S. and international financial reform legislation and regulations, and any potential trade protection measures, such as new or incremental tariffs and other trade policies; retaining and adding high quality merchants and third-party business partners; retaining existing customers and adding new customers; competing successfully in our industry; providing a strong mobile experience for our customers; managing refund risks; retaining and attracting members of our executive and management teams and other qualified employees and personnel; customer and merchant fraud; payment-related risks; our reliance on email, Internet search engines and mobile application marketplaces to drive traffic to our marketplace; cybersecurity breaches; maintaining and improving our information technology infrastructure; reliance on cloud-based computing platforms; the risks associated with our use and integration of AI and machine learning technologies; completing and realizing the anticipated benefits from acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures and strategic investments; lack of control over minority investments; managing inventory and order fulfillment risks; claims related to product and service offerings; protecting our intellectual property; maintaining a strong brand; the impact of future and pending litigation; compliance with domestic and foreign laws and regulations, including the CARD Act, GDPR, CPRA, and other privacy-related laws and regulations of the Internet and e-commerce; classification of our independent contractors, agency workers, or employees; risks relating to information or content published or made available on our websites or service offerings we make available; exposure to greater than anticipated tax liabilities; adoption of tax laws; our ability to use our tax attributes; impacts if we become subject to the Bank Secrecy Act or other anti-money laundering or money transmission laws or regulations; our ability to raise capital if necessary; risks related to our access to capital and outstanding indebtedness, including our 2027 Notes and 2030 Notes; our Common Stock, including volatility in our stock price and financial markets; a potential economic slowdown; and those risks and other factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors on our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, as well as in our other filings with the SEC. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment, including with respect to emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, and data analytics. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements we make. Neither the Company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this press release to conform these statements to actual results or to future events or circumstances. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
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