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Sabio Holdings Inc. Reports Strong Second Quarter Results

On August 19, 2026, Sabio Holdings Inc. (TSXV: SBIO) announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, highlighting substantial growth across its core business segments. Consolidated gross revenues reached $9.7 million, which reflects a 6% increase year-over-year for core business revenue when excluding political and advocacy expenditures.

Financial Highlights

The quarter saw an improvement in gross margin, which climbed to 61%, an increase of 8 percentage points compared to the first quarter of 2026. This growth was attributed to enhanced supply agreements and efficient revenue management strategies. Additionally, efficiency improvements and growth initiatives helped reduce the Adjusted EBITDA loss to $2.7 million, compared to $3.4 million in Q1 2026, indicating a trajectory toward profitability in the second half of the year.

In detail,

• - U.S. Programmatic revenue soared to $2.9 million, marking a 262% rise from $0.8 million in Q2 2025, fueled by a significant increase in customer renewals (around 90%) and a 116% growth in new accounts year-over-year.
• - EMEA sales for the first half of 2026 matched the full-year total for 2025, reaching $5.0 million.
• - Recurring revenues constituted 82% of total revenues, underpinning the company’s financial stability.

Growth Strategies Paying Off

CEO Aziz Rahimtoola emphasized that the investments in strategic growth areas, such as App Science® AI-driven U.S. Programmatic services and expansion into EMEA markets, have begun to yield positive outcomes. The combination of higher margins and a stable customer renewals has set the stage for anticipated growth in the upcoming election season, during which political advertising traditionally peaks.

Sabio’s newly launched creator-led platforms, like Creator TV®, are also pivotal in diversifying the company’s offerings. This platform not only enhances brand solutions through organic, creator-driven content but also broadens Sabio’s advertising reach, leveraging the growing demand in the creator economy.

Expanding the Customer Base

The growth trajectory of Sabio is strongly illustrated by its expanding customer base. With a 116% increase in U.S. Programmatic customers year-over-year, and the acquisition of a total of 46 new customer logos globally in Q2 2026, the company is actively solidifying its market presence. In fact, 54% of the new customer logos in EMEA represented newly acquired accounts, indicating significant interest in Sabio's innovative advertising capabilities.

Political and Advocacy Investments

The company has also secured over $5 million in political and advocacy commitments for the second half of 2026. This strategic move is essential, as political advertising spending tends to concentrate in the latter half of election years. This impending influx of advertising revenue is expected to further enhance the company’s financial performance.

Future Outlook

As Sabio approaches the second half of the year, it does so with an optimistic outlook. With improving financial performance, strong momentum in its growth channels, and cost-reduction initiatives yielding significant savings, management is confident that the company is on track to return to Adjusted EBITDA profitability.

With a focus on innovation and diversification, including the introduction of AI automation functions in its demand-side platform, Sabio is set to capitalize on the booming advertising sector and deliver value to its stakeholders and clients alike.

In a conference call scheduled for August 20, 2026, the company plans to share further insights into its outlook and financial strategies, which have positioned Sabio favorably within a competitive landscape.

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Sabio remains committed to leveraging technology and creativity to redefine advertising experiences, ensuring a robust partnership between advertisers and audiences in the evolving digital landscape.