# Zillow Loses $158M in Q3 After iBuying Settlement

> Zillow reports $158 million loss in Q3 after settling shareholder lawsuit over iBuying business.
- Title: Zillow Loses $158M in Q3 After iBuying Settlement | Shortify
- Summary: Zillow reports $158 million loss in Q3 after settling shareholder lawsuit over iBuying business. Zillow lost $158 million in Q3 following a proposed $212…
- Keywords: zillow, ibuying, shareholder lawsuit, settlement, net loss, revenue, real estate, The Real Deal
- Source: The Real Deal — https://therealdeal.com/national/2026/11/04/zillow-lost-158m-in-q3-following-proposed-settlement
- Author: Sheridan Wall
- Published: 2026-11-04T22:27:35+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: zillow, ibuying, shareholder lawsuit, q3, settlement, net loss, revenue, real estate, business
## Zillow Q3 Financial Results
Zillow reported a $158 million net loss in Q3, down from $10 million profit in Q3 2025.
## iBuying Settlement Agreement
Zillow agreed to a $212 million settlement with shareholders over iBuying business collapse.
## CEO Statement on Settlement
CEO Jeremy Wacksman called the settlement a one-time charge and said legal costs will become normalized.

> We didn’t expect these cases to impact business
## Revenue and Cash Position
Zillow’s revenue rose 7% year over year to $724 million with $700 million in cash and investments.
## Traffic and Competition
Zillow’s traffic fell 3% to 215 million users as Compass International Holdings sued over listing guidelines.
## Key takeaway

Zillow lost $158 million in Q3 following a proposed $212 million settlement for its iBuying business collapse.