ZipRecruiter Q2 revenue rises 5% to $118.1 million; full-year revenue outlook raised
ZipRecruiter reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $118.1 million, up 5% from a year earlier and $6 million above the midpoint of its guidance, and raised its full-year revenue outlook to low-single-digit growth from a prior expectation of flat revenue. Net income of $43.4 million was driven largely by a $59.3 million gain on the June repurchase of senior notes at a discount, while Adjusted EBITDA rose to $14.6 million from $9.3 million a year earlier. Revenue per Paid Employer fell 1% year-over-year, and the company said Carmen Chan will become chief financial officer effective August 17, 2026.
Key points
- Revenue of $118.1 million, up 5% year-over-year and $6 million above the midpoint of guidance.
- Net income of $43.4 million includes a $59.3 million gain on debt extinguishment from the June 2026 repurchase of $294.6 million of 5% senior unsecured notes due 2030 for a discounted par value of $229.4 million.
- Full-year 2026 outlook: low-single-digit revenue growth, up from prior expectation of flat revenue, with Adjusted EBITDA margin of 12% to 14%.
- Third-quarter guidance: revenue of $118.0 million to $124.0 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $13.0 million to $19.0 million.
The filing
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