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Ziprecruiter (ZIP) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 9, 2026
Ziprecruiter (ZIP) reported revenue of $124M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +8% from a year earlier and +5% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 8.7%, net earnings $5.1M (4.1% of revenue).
Ziprecruiter, Q3 2026: revenue $124M (+8% year over year), operating margin 8.7%, net earnings $5.1M, operating cash flow $15.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $124M | +5% | +8% |
| Gross profit | $112M | +6% | +9% |
| Operating profit | $10.9M | +163% | — |
| Net earnings | $5.1M | -88% | — |
| Operating cash flow | $15.3M | -0.5% | +487% |
| Free cash flow | $15.2M | +0.1% | +579% |
What changed
Revenue was $124.4M in Q3 2026, up 8% year over year and up 5% from the previous quarter. Subscription was the largest line at 75% of revenue. Subscription added $5.9M year over year (up 7%), 62% of the total change.
Gross margin was 89.8%, up 0.7 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $10.9M, a 8.7% margin (up 13.1 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 6% while revenue rose 8%. Net earnings were $5.1M. The effective tax rate was 47.4%.
Operating cash flow was $15.3M (up 487% year over year), 300% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $2.9M of depreciation and amortization and $7.0M of share-based compensation. Capital expenditures of $145K left free cash flow of $15.2M.
Questions
What was Ziprecruiter's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Ziprecruiter (ZIP) reported revenue of $124M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +8% from a year earlier and +5% from the quarter before.
Was Ziprecruiter profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $10.9M (8.7% of revenue) and net earnings $5.1M.
Source: Ziprecruiter 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.