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Bright Mountain Media (BMTM) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed May 12, 2026
Bright Mountain Media (BMTM) reported revenue of $14.0M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), -2% from a year earlier and -11% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 12.5%, net loss $1.3M (9.3% of revenue).
Bright Mountain Media, Q1 2026: revenue $14.0M (-2% year over year), operating margin 12.5%, net loss $1.3M, operating cash flow −$196K. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $14.0M | -11% | -2% |
| Operating profit | $1.7M | — | — |
| Net earnings | −$1.3M | — | — |
| Operating cash flow | −$196K | -122% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $14.0M in Q1 2026, down 2% year over year and down 11% from the previous quarter. Advertising Services was the largest line at 48% of revenue. Consumer Insights lost $2.0M year over year (down 28%), 878% of the total change.
Gross margin was 30.9%, up 0.8 points from Q1 2025. Operating profit was $1.7M, a 12.5% margin (up 14.3 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 43% while revenue fell 2%. The quarter ended with a net loss of $1.3M, narrower than the previous quarter's $3.3M loss. Net interest and other expense of $3.0M was the main reason.
Operating cash flow was −$196K. Non-cash charges added back $462K of depreciation and amortization and $21K of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $621K.
Questions
What was Bright Mountain Media's revenue in the first quarter 2026?
Bright Mountain Media (BMTM) reported revenue of $14.0M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), -2% from a year earlier and -11% from the quarter before.
Was Bright Mountain Media profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $1.7M (12.5% of revenue) and net loss $1.3M.