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Vivid Seats Q3 2026 Earnings Results
Vivid Seats reports Q3 growth with debt reduction plan and app-focused strategy.
In brief
Vivid Seats reports Q3 growth with debt reduction plan and app-focused strategy. Vivid Seats achieved $624 million Marketplace GOV and $9 million adjusted EBITDA in Q3 2026, with a $200 million debt reduction plan and new app features. Originally reported by The Motley Fool.
Q3 Results
Vivid Seats reported $624 million Marketplace GOV, up from $618 million in Q3 2025.
Adjusted EBITDA Growth
Adjusted EBITDA rose 81% year-over-year to $9 million from $5 million.
Debt Recapitalization
Company agreed to $200 million debt reduction through debt for equity exchange.
New Capital
New term loans provide $60 million liquidity for strategic initiatives.
Marketing Efficiency
Marketing and selling expenses decreased 11% year-over-year to $50 million.
General Expenses
General and administrative expenses dropped to $34.4 million from $45.2 million.
Marketplace Orders
Marketplace orders fell to 1.9 million from 2.1 million in Q3 2025.
Resale Orders
Resale orders declined to 97,000 from 115,000 in prior year period.
Revenue
Revenue reached $126.9 million compared to $136.4 million in Q3 2025.
Net Loss
Net loss improved to $17.4 million from $19.7 million in prior year.
Full-Year Guidance
Full-year GOV guidance reaffirmed at $2.3 billion to $2.6 billion.
Full-Year EBITDA
Full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance maintained at $34 million to $40 million.
World Cup Impact
World Cup generated $2 million EBITDA impact in July.
MLB Exposure
MLB GOV exposure at 5% to 6% with potential labor disruptions.
Cash Balance
Cash and cash equivalents dropped to $44.8 million from $102.7 million.
Event Cancellations
Event cancellations caused $10.2 million negative impact on Marketplace GOV.
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased to $7.1 million from $6.1 million.
Total Liabilities
Total liabilities at $689.1 million including $381.0 million long-term debt.
App Strategy
Company targets friction-free transactions with one-step checkout process.
Loyalty Program
Refreshed loyalty program scheduled for Q1 2027 to improve customer retention.
The headline
Vivid Seats achieved $624 million Marketplace GOV and $9 million adjusted EBITDA in Q3 2026, with a $200 million debt reduction plan and new app features.
