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    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q1 FY27)

    Digital Turbine Q1 FY27 earnings call APPS

    Aug 4, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Digital Turbine Q1 FY27 — Strong Growth and Raised Guidance Driven by AI and International Expansion

    Digital Turbine delivered a strong quarter, surpassing expectations with robust revenue and EBITDA growth, driven by international ODS expansion and significant momentum in its Application Growth Platform. The company raised its full-year guidance, citing AI integration, brand business growth, and strategic platform initiatives as key drivers. Management emphasized the business's resilience against macroeconomic headwinds due to its digital nature and mobile-first approach.

    Highlights

    5

    • Total net revenue grew 27% year-over-year to $166 million, exceeding expectations.

    • Adjusted EBITDA increased 69% year-over-year to $42.5 million, with margin expanding 640 basis points to 25.6%.

    • On-device solutions (ODS) international revenue grew nearly 80% year-over-year, driven by higher device volumes and revenue per device.

    • Application Growth Platform (AGP) revenue grew 56% year-over-year, marking its fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth and second consecutive quarter over 50%.

    • Net leverage ratio improved significantly from over 5 turns last year to 2.5 turns this quarter.

    Concerns

    2

    • Global device supply chain headwinds

    • Macroeconomic factors (inflation, tariffs, geopolitics)

    Guidance & targets

    2
    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Revenue
    $650 million to $670 million
    high materiality
    High
    Adjusted EBITDA
    $145 million to $155 million
    high materiality
    High

    Segment performance

    2
    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    On-Device Solutions (ODS)
    Growth was driven by international business with higher device volumes and higher revenue per device. Double-digit growth in global devices occurred despite macro headwinds like DRAM pricing issues.
    International ODS growth: 80% YoYGlobal devices growth: double-digit YoYInternational RPD expansion: incremental
    		$110 million15%——
    Application Growth Platform (AGP)
    This was the fourth consecutive quarter of year-over-year double-digit growth and the second consecutive quarter of more than 50% year-over-year growth, significantly outpacing the global digital advertising market. Led by DTX, where revenue increased by 54%.
    Brand business growth: 70% YoYDTX (SSP) business growth: 40% YoY
    		$56.6 million56%——

    Operational metrics

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    Non-GAAP gross margin
    49.4%up from 47.3% YoY
    Q1 FY27

    Non-GAAP gross margin for the quarter.

    Cash operating expenses
    $39.5 millionup 7% YoY
    Q1 FY27

    Reflecting continued expense discipline while investing in growth initiatives.

    Adjusted EBITDA
    $42.5 millionup 69% YoY
    Q1 FY27

    With margin expanding nearly 640 basis points to 25.6%.

    Non-GAAP net income
    $24.1 millionmore than tripling YoY
    Q1 FY27

    Compared to $7 million or $0.06 per share in Q1 FY26.

    Cash and investments balance
    $43.2 millionincrease of more than $5 million from start of fiscal year
    Q1 FY27

    Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end.

    Total debt
    $352.9 milliondown by more than $8 million during the quarter
    Q1 FY27

    Reflects progress in strengthening the balance sheet.

    Net leverage ratio
    2.5 turnsdown from >5 turns last year
    Q1 FY27

    Significant improvement in leverage profile.

    Revenue per employee
    over $1 millionup from $800,000 a year ago
    Q1 FY27

    Driven by efficiency from AI and automation activities.

    Advertiser spend diversification
    80%
    Q1 FY27

    Indicates strong diversification of demand.

    App releases
    up 60% YoYYoY
    Q1 2026

    AI makes it easier to create apps, driving growth in app stores.

    Time spent in applications
    5 hours per dayup about an hour over past decade
    current

    Accelerating trend due to AI chatbots shifting information consumption towards apps.

    Open web traffic decline
    10%
    so far

    Reported by multiple measurement sources, likely caused by AI.

    Industry KPIs

    3
    MetricValueDetails
    Revenue growth$166 millionUSD
    Operating FCF margin rule of 4025.6%%
    Ai product adoption monetizationover $1 millionUSD

    Deals & partnerships

    1
    OrangeInternational ODS expansion

    The Orange deal was announced a month and a half prior to the call, contributing to international ODS momentum.

    Risks & headwinds

    2
    Global device supply chain headwindsQ1 FY27

    DRAM pricing issues

    Mitigation: Growth in international ODS and future supply wins are expected to mitigate concerns.

    Macroeconomic factors (inflation, tariffs, geopolitics)

    Not quantified, but acknowledged as wider fears

    Mitigation: Business is insulated due to its digital nature, lack of traditional input cost pressures, and focus on digital goods and services. Resilience demonstrated during the pandemic.

    What to watch in Q2 FY27

    4

    International ODS growth momentum

    next quarter
    Current80% YoY growth in Q1 FY27
    TargetContinued strong growth, potentially driven by new deals

    Why it matters

    International ODS is a key growth driver, and continued momentum indicates successful expansion and mitigation of device supply chain issues.

    Yes, we've got a lot of momentum right now in that part of the business. Momentum gets momentum. I mentioned in my prepared remarks that the pipeline's looking really good. I'd say stay tuned⏳ for more momentum coming there.

    Q&A highlights

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    How does Digital Turbine prioritize its growth drivers for the current and next fiscal year, given the multiple product offerings?

    Bill Stone identified international ODS (up 80%) and AGP (up 50%+ for two consecutive quarters) as key past drivers. For the future, data and AI are the top priority, followed by the brand business, with Flywheels, Ignite, and Alt Apps as future catalysts.

    “If I was going to prioritize, I think data and AI is at the top of the list for us. We've got a lot of untapped potential in that part of the business. Our brand business as well has got a lot of momentum behind it. So I'd probably put those in the short term as the top two priorities.”

    asked by Anthony Stos · answered by William Stone

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q1 FY27 Performance Highlights

    Digital Turbine reported Q1 FY27 revenue of $166 million, a 27% year-over-year increase, surpassing expectations. Adjusted EBITDA grew by 69% year-over-year to $42.5 million, with margins expanding by 640 basis points to 25.6%. This strong performance was attributed to a combination of factors, including increased advertiser demand and supply diversification across its platforms.

    02

    Segmental Growth Drivers

    The On-Device Solutions (ODS) segment generated $110 million in revenue, up 15% year-over-year, primarily driven by nearly 80% growth in international ODS due to higher device volumes and revenue per device (RPD). The Application Growth Platform (AGP) business saw a 56% year-over-year increase in revenue to $56.6 million, marking its fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth, significantly outpacing the high single-digit growth of the global digital advertising market.

    03

    Impact of AI and Automation

    AI is a significant tailwind, driving efficiency and improved customer outcomes. The company's revenue per employee has increased from $800,000 to over $1 million, attributed to AI and automation in areas like quality assurance, back office, campaign management, and software development. AI also enhances first-party data leverage through DTIQ and IgniteGraph, leading to better advertiser return on ad spend.

    04

    Strategic Growth Initiatives

    Five key drivers underpin the raised guidance: AI and data leveraging, the flywheel effect of connecting demand and supply, strong brand business momentum (up 70% YoY), international Ignite platform expansion, and growth in alternative application distribution. The company is actively implementing product and operational improvements to scale its brand business and sees opportunities from recent legal rulings like the Epic Google case.

    05

    Macroeconomic and Industry Trends

    Management highlighted three macro trends as tailwinds: a 60% year-over-year increase in worldwide app releases in Q1 2026, an increase in average consumer time spent in applications (up to 5 hours/day), and the shift of media dollars to apps due to AI-driven changes in content consumption. The business is considered resilient against inflation, tariffs, and geopolitics due to its digital nature and focus on digital goods and services.

    06

    Balance Sheet Strengthening

    Digital Turbine significantly improved its balance sheet, reducing its net leverage ratio from over 5 turns to 2.5 turns. Cash from operations more than doubled to $17.9 million, and non-GAAP free cash flow improved by approximately $10 million to $11.3 million. The company ended the quarter with $43.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and reduced total debt by over $8 million.

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