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Ziprecruiter (ZIP) earnings and revenue breakdown
Latest: Q2 2026 · 10-Q filed Aug 5, 2026 · Ziprecruiter (ZIP) Q2 2026 earnings results →
Q2 2026 Revenue up 5% year over year to $118M · 37¢ of every $1 of revenue kept as net profit · operating margin 3.5%
Ziprecruiter made $118M in Q2 2026 (+5% Y/Y): Subscription $89.9M, Performance-based $28.1M. Operating margin 3.5%, net earnings $43.4M. See where every dollar goes — costs, profit and cash — as a Sankey from the 10-Q filed Aug 5, 2026.
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What changed this quarter
Revenue was $118.1M in Q2 2026, up 5% year over year and up 10% from the previous quarter. Subscription was the largest line at 76% of revenue. Performance-based added $3.7M year over year (up 15%), 64% of the total change.
Gross margin was 89.3%, unchanged from Q2 2025. Operating profit was $4.1M, a 3.5% margin (up 9.4 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 5% while revenue rose 5%. Net earnings were $43.4M. The effective tax rate was 27.5%. Non-operating items added $55.7M, 93% of pre-tax earnings, so the bottom line overstates operating performance.
Operating cash flow was $15.4M (up 46% year over year), 35% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $3.0M of depreciation and amortization and $7.4M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $38.4M. Capital expenditures of $231K left free cash flow of $15.2M.
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Form | Filed | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin | Net earnings | Op. cash flow |
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| Q2 2026 | 10-Q | Aug 5, 2026 | $118M | +5% | 3.5% | $43.4M | $15.4M |
| Q1 2026 | 10-Q | May 7, 2026 | $108M | -2% | -1.4% | −$4.7M | −$3.5M |
| Q4 2025 | 10-K | Feb 25, 2026 | $112M | +0.6% | 3.6% | −$835K | $7.7M |
| Q3 2025 | 10-Q | Nov 5, 2025 | $115M | -2% | -4.4% | −$9.8M | $2.6M |
| Q2 2025 | 10-Q | Aug 11, 2025 | $112M | -9% | -5.9% | −$9.5M | $10.5M |
| Q1 2025 | 10-Q | May 8, 2025 | $110M | -10% | -10.6% | −$12.8M | −$9.9M |
| Q4 2024 | 10-K | Feb 25, 2025 | $111M | -18% | -3.6% | −$10.8M | $12.5M |
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About Ziprecruiter
ZipRecruiter is committed to transforming the hiring experience. Rather than leaving job seekers to search in isolation or employers to sift through endless noise, ZipRecruiter replaces manual navigation and complex sourcing with intelligent, streamlined connections between job seekers and employers. Our AI-powered marketplace acts as a dedicated matchmaker. We empower both sides of the marketplace with sophisticated tools that curate the best opportunities for job seekers. We surface the most qualified and interested candidates for employers. Our use of AI technology to drive real conversations between job seekers and employers is one of the reasons we are the #1 rated job site in the U.S.
In its own words, from its 10-K, filed Feb 25, 2026.
Ziprecruiter against its Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. peers
The largest companies of the same SEC industry, each at its latest quarter. Revenue growth: +5% against the peers' median +14%. Operating margin: 3.5% against the peers' median 19.1%.
| Company | Quarter | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Ziprecruiter | Q2 2026 | $118M | +5% | 3.5% |
| GOOGL Alphabet | Q3 2026 | $127.6B | +25% | 31.8% |
| META Meta Platforms | Q3 2026 | $64.6B | +26% | 20.1% |
| SPCX Space Exploration Technologies | Q3 2026 | $14.6B | +161% | 19.1% |
| FLUT Flutter Entertainment | Q3 2026 | $3.9B | +2% | -30.7% |
| APP AppLovin | Q3 2026 | $2.2B | +56% | 78.2% |
| SNAP Snap | Q3 2026 | $1.7B | +14% | 4.5% |
| ZM Zoom Communications | Q2 FY27 | $1.3B | +5% | 24.6% |
| PINS Pinterest | Q3 2026 | $1.2B | +12% | 2.6% |
Source: Ziprecruiter 10-Q on SEC EDGAR · CIK 1617553 · Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc.
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