• Revenue: Q4 revenue increased by 18% year-over-year to $64.4 million, and full-year revenue rose by 13% to $222.9 million.

• Gross Profit: Q4 gross profit soared by 41% to $31.8 million, with a full-year jump of 27% to $102.5 million.

• Net Income: Q4 net income reached $3.3 million, a significant turnaround from a net loss of $8 million in the same quarter last year.

• Adjusted EBITDA: Q4 adjusted EBITDA increased dramatically by 395% to $13 million, reflecting strong operational efficiency.

• Non-GAAP Measures: Non-GAAP net income for Q4 was $2.2 million, and non-GAAP earnings per share for Q4 stood at $0.14.

• Future Outlook: Q1 2024 revenue is expected to be between $49 million and $52 million, with adjusted EBITDA projected between $2 million and $3 million.

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Viant Technology Inc (NASDAQ:DSP), a leading advertising software company, announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023. The company released its 8-K filing on March 4, 2024, highlighting a year of significant growth and innovation. Viant's software facilitates the programmatic purchase of advertising across various channels, including desktop, mobile, connected TV, and digital billboards.

The company's financial performance in Q4 reflects an 18% increase in revenue year-over-year, reaching $64.4 million, while the full-year revenue saw a 13% rise to $222.9 million. Gross profit for Q4 surged by 41% to $31.8 million, and the full-year gross profit grew by 27% to $102.5 million. Net income for Q4 was reported at $3.3 million, marking a significant improvement from the net loss of $8 million in Q4 of the previous year. The net income as a percentage of gross profit turned positive to 10%, compared to (36)% in the same period last year.

Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 showed a remarkable increase of 395% to $13 million, and as a percentage of contribution ex-TAC, it stood at 31%. The non-GAAP net income attributable to Viant Technology Inc for Q4 was $2.2 million, and non-GAAP earnings per share for Q4 were $0.14.

Financial Achievements and Industry Positioning

Viant's financial achievements are particularly noteworthy given the advertising industry's shift away from cookie-based tracking. The company's Household ID technology and new AI product suite have positioned it favorably to capture increased market share in a cookie-free environment. These innovations have driven a return on ad spend for customers and are expected to fuel growth in 2024 and beyond.