Webtoon Reports 8 Percent Revenue Gain

Webtoon Entertainment (NASDAQ:WBTN), a global digital comics publisher and platform operator, reported results on August 12, 2025. Revenue (GAAP) reached $348.3 million, coming in $7.7 million above consensus and reflecting 8.5% GAAP revenue growth from the prior year. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.07 topped the analyst projection of ($0.17), marking a $0.24 non-GAAP EPS surprise. The company also recorded a much-reduced net loss (GAAP) of $3.9 million, compared to a net loss of $76.6 million in the prior year. Despite these achievements, Adjusted EBITDA margin narrowed compared to Q2 2024, and profitability trailed the previous year, as heavier spending on marketing weighed on profits. Overall, Revenue reached $348.3 million (GAAP) and continued operational progress, offset by tighter margins and higher costs.

Source: Analyst estimates provided by FactSet. Management expectations based on management's guidance, as provided in Q1 2025 earnings report.

Webtoon Entertainment is a digital storytelling platform best known for web-comic and web-novel content. The company connects millions of readers and creators globally by delivering stories in a mobile-friendly, scrollable format. Its three primary revenue streams are paid digital content, advertising, and adapting intellectual property (IP) into new media like film and games.

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