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Angi Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 May 2026: letter to shareholders. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue fell three percent: Total revenue was $238.2 million, down 3% from $245.9 million. Management tied the decline to Network Revenue after homeowner choice took effect in January 2025, partly offset by Proprietary growth. Source
  • Operating result turned to loss: The company reported an operating loss of $9.5 million, against operating income of $20.0 million a year earlier. The loss included a $14.9 million restructuring charge and higher depreciation expense. Source
  • Proprietary requests rose 17 percent: U.S. Proprietary Service Requests rose 17% and Proprietary Leads rose 13%, which management attributed to customer experience improvements and online marketing performance. Source
  • Total requests returned to growth: Total U.S. Service Requests rose 5%, returning to growth, and total U.S. Leads were flat year over year. Source
  • Revenue per Lead fell five percent: U.S. Revenue per Lead fell 5% year over year, which management attributed to delivering additional Leads to subscription Pros above their contract values. Source
  • Free cash flow was negative: Free cash flow was $(33.6) million, against $(15.7) million a year earlier, after operating cash use of $17.9 million and capital expenditures of $15.7 million. Cash ended at $244.6 million. Source
  • AI-native reorganization announced: The company reorganized to focus product and development on an AI-native platform and strategy, aligning investment with long-term growth priorities. Source

“Service Requests returned to growth, increasing 5%, driven by 17% growth in Proprietary channels”

Angi Inc., letter to shareholders

What changed from last quarter

  • New: The company reorganized to focus product and development on an AI-native platform and strategy, aligning investment with long-term growth priorities. Source
  • New: The company repurchased $100.0 million of its 2028 Senior Notes for $91.9 million in cash between March 20 and May 5, 2026, recording an $8.4 million gain. Source
  • New: Michael Wanderer was promoted to Chief Operating Officer, effective May 4, 2026. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue fell three percent: Total revenue was $238.2 million, down 3% from $245.9 million. Management tied the decline to Network Revenue after homeowner choice took effect in January 2025, partly offset by Proprietary growth. Source
  • Operating result turned to loss: The company reported an operating loss of $9.5 million, against operating income of $20.0 million a year earlier. The loss included a $14.9 million restructuring charge and higher depreciation expense. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA declined: Adjusted EBITDA, which excludes the restructuring charge, was $22.9 million, compared with $27.7 million in Q1 2025. Source
  • Diluted loss per share: Diluted loss per share was $(0.22), against diluted earnings per share of $0.30 in Q1 2025. Source
  • Small income tax benefit: The company recorded a $0.7 million income tax benefit. It said the effective rate was below the 21% statutory rate, due to $2.9 million of discrete restructuring tax benefit. Source

Segments and regions

  • U.S. revenue fell five percent: U.S. revenue was $202.5 million, down 5% from $212.6 million. Source
  • Proprietary revenue rose seven percent: Proprietary Revenue was $185.4 million, up 7% from $173.4 million. Network Revenue was $17.1 million, down 56% from $39.2 million. Source
  • International revenue rose seven percent: International revenue was $35.7 million, up 7% from $33.4 million, covering businesses in Europe and Canada. Source
  • U.S. Adjusted EBITDA reported: U.S. Adjusted EBITDA was $15.1 million in Q1 2026, after $9.8 million of restructuring in the segment. International Adjusted EBITDA was $7.8 million. Source

“Angi repurchased $100.0 million, or 20%, of senior notes at a discount, strengthening the balance sheet”

Angi Inc., letter to shareholders

Products and customers

  • Proprietary requests rose 17 percent: U.S. Proprietary Service Requests rose 17% and Proprietary Leads rose 13%, which management attributed to customer experience improvements and online marketing performance. Source
  • Network requests fell 55 percent: U.S. Network Service Requests fell 55% and Network Leads fell 54%, which management attributed to homeowner choice taking effect in January 2025. Source
  • Total requests returned to growth: Total U.S. Service Requests rose 5%, returning to growth, and total U.S. Leads were flat year over year. Source
  • Active Pro base declined: Average monthly active Pros were 105 thousand, down 22% from 134 thousand, and acquired Pros were 23 thousand, down 2%. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Revenue per Lead fell five percent: U.S. Revenue per Lead fell 5% year over year, which management attributed to delivering additional Leads to subscription Pros above their contract values. Source
  • Consumer marketing rose to 43% of revenue: Consolidated consumer marketing expense was $101.6 million, or 43% of revenue, against $70.2 million, or 29%, a year earlier. Source
  • Fixed expense declined: Consolidated fixed expense was $41.7 million, or 18% of revenue, against $59.8 million, or 24%. Management cited lower fixed costs, including reduced product development expense. Source
  • Pro acquisition expense declined: Pro acquisition expense was $35.6 million, or 15% of revenue, against $43.3 million, or 18%, a year earlier. Source

Capital, cash and returns

  • Long-term debt balance declined: Long-term debt, net, fell to $471.4 million at March 31, 2026, from $497.7 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Free cash flow was negative: Free cash flow was $(33.6) million, against $(15.7) million a year earlier, after operating cash use of $17.9 million and capital expenditures of $15.7 million. Cash ended at $244.6 million. Source
  • Revolver availability disclosed: The company reported $175.0 million available under its senior secured revolving facility, which matures November 6, 2030. Source
  • Class A shares outstanding: Angi Inc. had 40.4 million Class A shares outstanding and no Class B shares. Dilutive securities add about 0.9 million shares, or 2.1%. Source
  • No treasury stock purchases: No treasury stock was bought in the quarter, against $9.8 million a year earlier. Withholding taxes on net-settled awards were $1.8 million. Source

Strategy and investment

  • AI-native reorganization announced: The company reorganized to focus product and development on an AI-native platform and strategy, aligning investment with long-term growth priorities. Source
  • Product development expense declined: Product development expense was $10.4 million, against $27.1 million a year earlier, reflecting the workforce reduction. Source
  • CEO letter posted separately: Chief Executive Officer Jeff Kip's letter to shareholders, outlining priorities and the AI-native transition, was posted on the investor relations site. Source

People and leadership

  • Michael Wanderer promoted to COO: Michael Wanderer was promoted to Chief Operating Officer, effective May 4, 2026. He had served as Chief People Officer and has been with the company for 10 years. Source
  • Global workforce reduced: The company reduced its global workforce in the quarter, and restructuring costs were primarily related to workforce reductions. Source
  • Restructuring excluded from Adjusted EBITDA: Restructuring costs are excluded from Adjusted EBITDA because the company does not regard them as reflective of ordinary course business. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Total U.S. Service Requests Source3,521 thousand, up 5%
Total U.S. Leads Source4,423 thousand, flat
Average Monthly Active Pros Source105 thousand, down 22%
Acquired Pros Source23 thousand, down 2%
Average Monthly Churn Source(5.0)%

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: Homeowner choice, implemented in January 2025, reduced Network channel volumes and Network Revenue, which management identified as the cause of the decline. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management said the Adjusted EBITDA decline reflected a planned reinvestment of overhead savings into brand marketing. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.