Revenue growth accelerated to 26.8% YoY in 2027Q1, with operating margin turning positive at 13.9%, but net margin remains negative at -1.9% due to non-operating charges.
Digital Turbine, Inc. (APPS) annual income statement — 23-year revenue, gross profit & net income history
| Metric | TTM | Mar'26 | Mar'25 | Mar'24 | Mar'23 | Mar'22 | Mar'21 | Mar'20 | Mar'19 | Mar'18 | Mar'17 | Mar'16 | Mar'15 | Mar'14 | Mar'13 | Mar'12 | Mar'11 | Mar'10 | Mar'09 | Dec'07 | Dec'06 | Dec'05 | Dec'04 | Dec'03 |
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| Sales/Revenue | 600.31M | 565.25M | 490.51M | 544.48M | 665.92M | 747.6M | 747.6M | 138.72M | 103.57M | 74.75M | 91.55M | 86.54M | 28.25M | 24.4M | 6.03M | 7.23M | 9.19M | 14.04M | 31.26M | 3.2M | 0 | 0 | 3.75M | 4.01M |
| Revenue Growth % | 19.24% | 15.24% | -9.91% | -18.24% | -10.93% | 0% | 438.94% | 33.93% | 38.55% | -18.35% | 5.79% | 206.32% | 15.77% | 305.05% | -16.67% | -21.29% | -34.56% | -55.09% | 876.75% | - | - | -100% | -6.55% | - |
| Cost of Goods Sold | 305.68M | 290.61M | 269.83M | 297.02M | 345.69M | 400.49M | 400.49M | 85.04M | 68M | 49.7M | 78.19M | 76.72M | 22.12M | 16.56M | 2.61M | 2.87M | 3.21M | 3.19M | 11.15M | -200K | 0 | 0 | 584K | 844K |
| COGS % of Revenue | - | 51.41% | 55.01% | 54.55% | 51.91% | 53.57% | 53.57% | 61.31% | 65.66% | 66.48% | 85.4% | 88.65% | 78.3% | 67.85% | 43.34% | 39.74% | 34.94% | 22.71% | 35.67% | -6.25% | - | - | 15.57% | 21.03% |
| Gross Profit | 294.63M | 274.64M | 220.68M | 247.46M | 320.23M | 347.11M | 347.11M | 53.67M | 35.56M | 25.05M | 13.36M | 9.82M | 6.13M | 7.85M | 3.41M | 4.36M | 5.98M | 10.85M | 20.11M | 3.4M | 0 | 0 | 3.17M | 3.17M |
| Gross Margin % | 49.08% | 48.59% | 44.99% | 45.45% | 48.09% | 46.43% | 46.43% | 38.69% | 34.34% | 33.52% | 14.6% | 11.35% | 21.7% | 32.15% | 56.66% | 60.26% | 65.06% | 77.29% | 64.33% | 106.25% | - | - | 84.43% | 78.97% |
| Gross Profit Growth % | - | 24.45% | -10.82% | -22.72% | -7.74% | 0% | 546.71% | 50.92% | 41.95% | 87.5% | 36.09% | 60.13% | -21.85% | 129.82% | -21.64% | -27.09% | -44.92% | -46.04% | 491.35% | - | - | -100% | -0.09% | - |
| Operating Expenses | 232.87M | 240.6M | 274.75M | 621.89M | 274.06M | 254.87M | 254.87M | 40.46M | 32.12M | 30.86M | 35.38M | 35.76M | 29.87M | 23.22M | 14.68M | 16.04M | 11.42M | 14.9M | 27.18M | 2.52M | 553.49K | 171.06K | 2.45M | 2.54M |
| OpEx % of Revenue | - | 42.57% | 56.01% | 114.22% | 41.16% | 34.09% | 34.09% | 29.17% | 31.01% | 41.29% | 38.65% | 41.32% | 105.72% | 95.13% | 243.57% | 221.85% | 124.34% | 106.13% | 86.97% | 78.77% | - | - | 65.39% | 63.29% |
| Selling, General & Admin | 191.95M | 200.12M | 235.29M | 231.1M | 217.58M | 202.15M | 202.15M | 28.44M | 20.97M | 21.21M | 23.35M | 24.77M | 21.96M | 15.35M | 12.96M | 13.89M | 7.84M | 10.16M | 19.57M | 2.52M | 553.49K | 171.06K | 2.55M | 2.12M |
| SG&A % of Revenue | - | 35.4% | 47.97% | 42.44% | 32.67% | 27.04% | 27.04% | 20.5% | 20.25% | 28.38% | 25.5% | 28.62% | 77.74% | 62.89% | 215.15% | 192.06% | 85.35% | 72.36% | 62.62% | 78.77% | - | - | 67.95% | 52.83% |
| Research & Development | 40.92M | 40.48M | 39.46M | 54.16M | 56.49M | 52.72M | 52.72M | 12.02M | 11.15M | 9.65M | 12.04M | 10.98M | 7.91M | 7.87M | 1.71M | 2.15M | 3.53M | 4.19M | 6.98M | 900K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R&D % of Revenue | - | 7.16% | 8.05% | 9.95% | 8.48% | 7.05% | 7.05% | 8.66% | 10.76% | 12.91% | 13.15% | 12.69% | 27.98% | 32.24% | 28.41% | 29.79% | 38.41% | 29.88% | 22.33% | 28.13% | - | - | - | - |
| Other Operating Expenses | 0 | 0 | 0 | 336.64M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 153K | -72K | -1K | 0 | 46K | 0 | -83K | 0 | 0 | 35.79M | 21.26M | 100K | 0 | 0 | -96K | 420K |
| Operating Income | 61.76M | 34.04M | -54.08M | -374.44M | 46.16M | 92.24M | 92.24M | 13.21M | 3.44M | -5.81M | -22.02M | -25.94M | -23.74M | -15.52M | -12.38M | -16.97M | -11.47M | -42.48M | -38.86M | -2.52M | -553.49K | -171.06K | 126K | 629K |
| Operating Margin % | 10.29% | 6.02% | -11.02% | -68.77% | 6.93% | 12.34% | 12.34% | 9.52% | 3.33% | -7.77% | -24.05% | -29.97% | -84.02% | -63.61% | -205.48% | -234.73% | -124.91% | -302.62% | -124.33% | -78.77% | - | - | 3.36% | 15.67% |
| Operating Income Growth % | - | 162.95% | 85.56% | -911.09% | -49.95% | 0% | 598.16% | 283.51% | 159.3% | 73.62% | 15.1% | -9.26% | -52.91% | -25.4% | 27.05% | -47.91% | 72.99% | -9.31% | -1441.72% | -355.41% | -223.57% | -235.76% | -79.97% | - |
| EBITDA | 135.16M | 105.49M | 28.84M | -290.58M | 127.24M | 149.69M | 149.69M | 15.55M | 6.21M | -3.15M | -19.41M | -18.06M | -21.63M | -13.67M | -11.73M | -16.54M | -10.84M | -40.87M | -37.34M | -2.27M | -553.49K | -171.06K | 532K | 1.7M |
| EBITDA Margin % | 22.51% | 18.66% | 5.88% | -53.37% | 19.11% | 20.02% | 20.02% | 11.21% | 6% | -4.21% | -21.21% | -20.87% | -76.56% | -56.01% | -194.76% | -228.8% | -117.96% | -291.14% | -119.47% | -70.96% | - | - | 14.19% | 42.36% |
| EBITDA Growth % | 215.93% | 265.85% | 109.92% | -328.38% | -15% | 0% | 862.41% | 150.43% | 297.24% | 83.78% | -7.48% | 16.49% | -58.25% | -16.48% | 29.07% | -52.66% | 73.48% | -9.44% | -1544.62% | -310.24% | -223.57% | -132.15% | -68.71% | - |
| D&A (Non-Cash Add-back) | 73.39M | 71.45M | 82.91M | 83.86M | 81.07M | 57.45M | 57.45M | 2.34M | 2.77M | 2.66M | 2.61M | 7.87M | 2.11M | 1.86M | 646K | 429K | 638K | 1.61M | 1.52M | 250K | 0 | 0 | 406K | 1.07M |
| EBIT | 14.43M | -31.34M | -53.08M | -37.8M | 22.02M | 43.97M | 92.24M | 13.21M | 3.44M | -5.81M | -16.66M | -22.56M | -23.67M | -16.07M | -11.38M | -18.1M | -12.42M | -40.82M | -41.38M | 112K | -553.49K | -171.06K | 714K | -32K |
| Net Interest Income | -61.52M | -58.58M | -34.78M | 0 | -23.35M | -8.49M | -1M | 41K | -1.12M | -2.07M | -2.63M | -1.72M | -234K | -1.41M | -1.14M | -12.5M | -1.76M | -3.05M | -2.11M | -852K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interest Income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41K | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2K | 9K | 147K | 388K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interest Expense | 61.52M | 58.58M | 34.78M | 0 | 23.35M | 8.49M | 1M | 0 | 1.12M | 2.07M | 2.63M | 1.72M | 234K | 1.41M | 1.14M | 12.5M | 1.76M | 3.06M | 2.26M | 1.24M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Income/Expense | -77.78M | -65.38M | -33.79M | -30.69M | -24.15M | -48.27M | -48.27M | -9.31M | -7.28M | -14.84M | -2.31M | -1.88M | -163K | -1.95M | -3.04M | -13.63M | -2.71M | -1.4M | -2.7M | 2.22M | 0 | 0 | -675K | 0 |
| Pretax Income | -16.01M | -31.34M | -87.86M | -405.13M | 22.02M | 43.97M | 43.97M | 3.9M | -3.83M | -20.65M | -24.41M | -27.82M | -23.9M | -17.47M | -14.07M | -30.6M | -14.18M | -43.88M | -41.56M | -300K | -553.49K | 0 | -462K | -32K |
| Pretax Margin % | -2.67% | -5.54% | -17.91% | -74.41% | 3.31% | 5.88% | 5.88% | 2.82% | -3.7% | -27.62% | -26.66% | -32.14% | -84.6% | -71.6% | -233.54% | -423.2% | -154.41% | -312.62% | -132.98% | -9.38% | - | - | -12.32% | -0.8% |
| Income Tax | 10.77M | 6.39M | 4.24M | 15.32M | 5.15M | 8.4M | 8.4M | -10.38M | 469K | -951K | -144K | 214K | 747K | -272K | 90K | 110K | 224K | 305K | -111K | 1.65M | 0 | 171.06K | 42K | -661K |
| Effective Tax Rate % | -67.28% | -20.4% | -4.82% | -3.78% | 23.37% | 19.11% | 19.11% | -265.69% | -12.24% | 4.61% | 0.59% | -0.77% | -3.13% | 1.56% | -0.64% | -0.36% | -1.58% | -0.7% | 0.27% | -551.37% | 0% | - | -9.09% | 2065.63% |
| Net Income | -26.78M | -37.73M | -92.1M | -420.23M | 16.67M | 35.55M | 35.55M | 13.9M | -6.01M | -52.86M | -24.26M | -28.03M | -24.65M | -18.7M | -14.16M | -30.71M | -9.38M | -42.48M | -41.6M | -2.2M | -553.49K | -171.06K | -504K | 128K |
| Net Margin % | -4.46% | -6.68% | -18.78% | -77.18% | 2.5% | 4.75% | 4.75% | 10.02% | -5.8% | -70.71% | -26.5% | -32.39% | -87.24% | -76.64% | -235.04% | -424.72% | -102.16% | -302.65% | -133.09% | -68.88% | - | - | -13.44% | 3.19% |
| Net Income Growth % | 66.95% | 59.03% | 78.08% | -2620.41% | -53.09% | 0% | 155.73% | 331.28% | 88.63% | -117.84% | 13.44% | -13.73% | -31.77% | -32.08% | 53.88% | -227.23% | 77.91% | -2.12% | -1787.38% | -298.22% | -223.57% | 66.06% | -493.75% | - |
| Net Income (Continuing) | -26.78M | -37.73M | -92.1M | -420.45M | 16.87M | 35.57M | 35.57M | 14.28M | -4.3M | -19.7M | -19.14M | -24.49M | -24.65M | -17.2M | -12.66M | -30.71M | -14.41M | -44.19M | -41.45M | -1.19M | -553.49K | -171.06K | -504K | -32K |
| Discontinued Operations | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -380K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.06M | 1.64M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EPS (Diluted) | -0.22 | -0.33 | -0.89 | -4.16 | 0.16 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.16 | -0.08 | -0.75 | -0.36 | -0.45 | -0.63 | -0.50 | -0.77 | -2.00 | -1.25 | -5.33 | -5.74 | -0.58 | -0.24 | -0.09 | -0.20 | 0.02 |
| EPS Growth % | 70.44% | 62.92% | 78.61% | -2700% | -54.29% | 0% | 118.75% | 306.19% | 89.65% | -108.33% | 20% | 28.57% | -26% | 35.06% | 61.5% | -60% | 76.55% | 7.14% | -889.66% | -141.67% | -180.7% | 57.25% | -1100% | - |
| EPS (Basic) | - | -0.33 | -0.89 | -4.16 | 0.17 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.17 | -0.08 | -0.75 | -0.36 | -0.45 | -0.63 | -0.50 | -0.81 | -2.00 | -1.25 | -5.33 | -5.74 | -0.58 | -0.15 | -0.05 | -0.13 | 0.08 |
| Diluted Shares Outstanding | 120.67M | 112.92M | 103.75M | 100.97M | 101.82M | 102.64M | 102.64M | 89.56M | 77.44M | 70.26M | 66.51M | 61.76M | 38.97M | 37.39M | 18.47M | 15.32M | 7.53M | 7.97M | 7.25M | 3.8M | 2.32M | 2M | 2.46M | 2.41M |
| Basic Shares Outstanding | 120.67M | 112.92M | 103.75M | 100.97M | 98.78M | 95.2M | 95.2M | 84.59M | 77.44M | 70.26M | 66.51M | 61.76M | 38.97M | 37.39M | 17.58M | 15.32M | 7.53M | 7.97M | 7.25M | 3.8M | 3.79M | 3.79M | 3.79M | 1.76M |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying APPS stock.
For fiscal year 2026, Digital Turbine, Inc. (APPS) reported total revenue of $565.3M. This represents a 13985.5% increase compared to $4.0M in 2004.
Digital Turbine, Inc. (APPS) reported a net loss of $37.7M for the fiscal year ending 2026.
Digital Turbine, Inc. (APPS) reported an operating income of $34.0M, resulting in an operating profit margin of 6.0%. This margin reflects the operational efficiency of the business before interest and taxes.
Digital Turbine, Inc. (APPS) generated $274.6M in gross profit for the year, representing a gross profit margin of 48.6%. This demonstrates the company's core pricing power and production efficiency.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
High leverage and negative margins
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Revenue Rebound Accelerates
According to the latest quarterly report, APPS revenue jumped 26.8% year-over-year to $166.0M in 2027Q1, marking the strongest growth in the series and suggesting a durable recovery. This follows a period of deceleration and indicates renewed momentum.
The 26.8% YoY growth in 2027Q1 is a sharp acceleration from the mid-single-digit to low-double-digit rates seen in the prior four quarters. This inflection appears driven by a combination of improved device activation volumes and stronger in-app advertising demand, though the sustainability of this pace is uncertain. Investors should monitor whether this growth is broad-based across segments or concentrated in one area, as the On-Device Media segment may be benefiting from a cyclical hardware refresh.
Gross Margin Volatility Masks Underlying Trends
Gross margin swung wildly from 7.6% in 2026Q4 to 91.9% in 2026Q3, but normalized to 49.4% in 2027Q1. This volatility likely reflects revenue recognition timing and mix shifts between high-margin On-Device and lower-margin In-App segments.
The extreme gross margin fluctuations across quarters are atypical and warrant scrutiny. The 2026Q4 figure of 7.6% appears anomalous, possibly due to a one-time revenue reclassification or a change in revenue recognition for certain In-App transactions. The more recent 49.4% margin aligns with the company's historical take-rate after traffic acquisition costs, but it remains below peers like Magnite (62.7%) and PubMatic (63.6%), suggesting structural margin pressure from carrier revenue shares.
Operating Leverage Emerges After Cost Cuts
Operating income turned positive at $23.1M in 2027Q1, a dramatic swing from -$16.1M a year earlier, as revenue growth outpaced fixed cost increases. This indicates significant operating leverage, with operating margin expanding to 13.9% from -13.6%.
The swing in operating income from -$16.1M in 2025Q1 to +$23.1M in 2027Q1 is remarkable, driven by a 40.7% revenue increase while SG&A and R&D combined grew only modestly. This suggests that the company has successfully rationalized its cost structure, possibly through integration synergies from the AdColony and Fyber acquisitions. However, the sustainability of this leverage depends on maintaining revenue growth, as any slowdown could quickly erode margins given the fixed cost base.
Net Losses Persist Despite Operational Turnaround
Despite positive operating income of $23.1M in 2027Q1, net income remained negative at -$3.2M, reflecting significant non-operating charges. The persistent gap between operating and net profitability raises questions about the quality of reported earnings.
The divergence between operating income and net income suggests substantial interest expense, amortization of intangibles, or other non-operating costs. With a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.92, interest expense likely consumes a significant portion of operating profits. Additionally, stock-based compensation of $2.4M in 2027Q1 adds to the drag. Investors should adjust for these non-cash and financing items to assess the true cash-generating ability of the business.
Cost Discipline Drives Margin Expansion
SG&A expenses fell from $59.8M in 2025Q1 to $48.3M in 2027Q1, a 19.2% reduction, while R&D remained flat. This cost discipline, alongside revenue growth, has been pivotal in restoring operating profitability.
The reduction in SG&A is notable, especially given the revenue growth over the same period. This suggests management has successfully integrated the acquired businesses and eliminated redundant overhead. R&D spending has been relatively stable, indicating a focus on maintaining product development while cutting sales and marketing costs. The challenge will be to sustain this discipline without underinvesting in growth initiatives like SingleTap.
2027Q1 Marks Operational Inflection
The most significant inflection occurred in 2027Q1, where revenue growth accelerated to 26.8% and operating income turned positive for the first time in the series. This quarter appears to signal a successful turnaround from the losses of the prior year.
Prior to 2027Q1, the company had posted operating losses for five consecutive quarters, with operating margins as low as -13.6%. The sudden swing to a 13.9% operating margin suggests a fundamental improvement in the business, possibly driven by the consolidation of AdColony and Fyber into the Digital Turbine Exchange and a recovery in device shipments. The lasting impact of this inflection will depend on whether the company can maintain this momentum and convert operating profits into net profitability.
Leverage and Negative Net Margins Pose Risks
Despite the operational turnaround, APPS still carries a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.92 and a negative net margin of -1.9% in 2027Q1. Short-sellers may argue that the company's profitability is fragile and that its growth is not translating into shareholder value.
The persistent net losses, even in a quarter of strong operating performance, highlight the burden of debt and amortization. With ROE at -21.8%, the company is destroying shareholder value on a net basis. Additionally, the gross margin volatility and the reliance on carrier relationships for the On-Device segment expose the company to potential margin compression if carriers demand higher revenue shares. The recent EPS beat and raised guidance may be temporary, and the market should be cautious about extrapolating this quarter's results.