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Research Alert: Unity Software Posts Q1 Loss Due To Ad Network Writedown

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-- CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:

Unity delivered strong Q1 2026 results with revenue of $508.2M (+17% Y/Y) and strategic revenue accelerating to $432.4M (+35% Y/Y), due to exceptional Strategic Grow revenue of $278.7M (+49% Y/Y) reflecting Vector AI's market traction. Adjusted EBITDA surged 64% to $138M with margin expansion to 27% from 19%, demonstrating operational leverage as strategic initiatives scale. The results validate Unity's transformation thesis, with Strategic Create revenue of $153.7M (+15% Y/Y) showing solid fundamentals despite portfolio optimization efforts. Q2 guidance suggests sustained momentum with strategic revenue expected at $455M-$465M (+29-32% Y/Y) and Strategic Grow revenue of $302M-$306M (+50-52% Y/Y). The strategic portfolio transformation progresses with ironSource Ads Network sunset completed April 30, 2026, and Supersonic divestiture underway, moves that should improve revenue mix toward higher-margin offerings while the company maintains a strong balance sheet with $2.146B in cash.

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