Podcast company Audioboom has delivered a strong second quarter performance with adjusted EBITDA surging 400% to $1.2 million.
The London-listed firm reported Q2 revenue of $17.8 million, up 5% year-on-year from $17.0 million in the same period last year.
Gross profit climbed 35% to $4.0 million, driven by gross margins increasing to 23% from 18% in Q2 2024. This improvement reflects the company’s focus on higher-margin revenue streams.
The group’s Showcase advertising marketplace performed particularly well, with revenue jumping 16% year-on-year. Monthly distribution across the Audioboom Creator Network reached 100 million downloads and views, marking a 5% increase from the previous year.
Audioboom’s sales and profit growth was helped in part by expanding its creator network with new partnerships and launching new shows, including Something Was Wrong, Undisclosed, and On the Case with Paula Zahn.
These shows are expected to contribute more than four million monthly downloads and YouTube views. The company also launched a partnership with Gumball FM to bring AI-driven advertising to its Showcase platform.
“A very positive second quarter reflects the continued improvements we have made across the business. Revenue is up 5%, gross profit is up 35%, and adjusted EBITDA is up by approximately 400% – a fantastic achievement by the Audioboom team,” said Stuart Last, CEO of Audioboom.
“Topline growth is primarily driven by the expansion of the Audioboom Creator Network, and higher gross profit – a key metric as we focus on higher quality, higher margin income – grew significantly as Showcase, with its higher gross margin, continued to perform strongly. Our stable opex base – a result of our platform’s scalability – helped deliver significantly higher adjusted EBITDA than for the same period last year.
“The second half of 2025 is primed for further growth as new podcasts join Audioboom, knowing we are leaders in delivering maximum value for their work. The advertising market remains stable despite global economic uncertainties, and with our highest demand season on the horizon I am excited about delivering Audioboom’s strongest ever year.”