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Banzai International (PARA) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed May 15, 2026
Banzai International (PARA) reported revenue of $2.7M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), -20% from a year earlier and -4% from the quarter before. Operating margin was -214.4%, net loss $8.4M (312.2% of revenue).
Banzai International, Q1 2026: revenue $2.7M (-20% year over year), operating margin -214.4%, net loss $8.4M, operating cash flow −$5.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.7M | -4% | -20% |
| Operating profit | −$5.8M | — | — |
| Net earnings | −$8.4M | — | — |
| Operating cash flow | −$5.5M | — | — |
What changed
Revenue was $2.7M in Q1 2026, down 20% year over year and down 4% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 80.7%, down 1.4 points from Q1 2025. Operating costs exceeded revenue by $5.8M, an operating margin of -214.4%. Operating expenses grew 4% against a revenue fall of 20%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+23%). The quarter ended with a net loss of $8.4M, wider than the previous quarter's $5.0M loss.
Operating cash flow was −$5.5M. Non-cash charges added back $305K of depreciation and amortization and $1.3M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $1.3M.
Questions
What was Banzai International's revenue in the first quarter 2026?
Banzai International (PARA) reported revenue of $2.7M for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), -20% from a year earlier and -4% from the quarter before.
Was Banzai International profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating loss was $5.8M (-214.4% of revenue) and net loss $8.4M.