Comscore Q3 revenue falls after Movies business sale

Overview

• Media measurement firm's Q3 revenue fell yr/yr, reflecting Movies business divestiture

• Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 declined from prior year

• Company posted net loss on goodwill impairment and restructuring costs

Outlook

• Comscore reaffirms 2026 revenue outlook of $315 mln to $325 mln

• Company expects 2026 adjusted EBITDA margin in the low-to-mid single digits

• Comscore targets $20 mln to $25 mln in annual run-rate cost savings from realignment plan

Result Drivers

• MOVIES BUSINESS DIVESTITURE - Revenue fell due to the sale of the Movies business in May 2026, which removed $9.5 mln in revenue versus the prior year

• LOWER SYNDICATED DIGITAL PRODUCT PERFORMANCE - Company said weaker performance in syndicated digital products contributed to revenue decline

• LOWER CUSTOM PRODUCT RENEWALS - Research & Insight Solutions revenue declined due to fewer renewals and reduced deliveries of certain custom digital products

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Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The one available analyst rating on the shares is "hold"

• The average consensus recommendation for the advertising & marketing peer group is "buy."

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Comscore Inc is $5.00, about 47.9% above its November 2 closing price of $3.38

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