Newsmax Q1 2026 Financial Results: 14 Percent Growth

Boca Raton, FL - Newsmax Inc. (NYSE: NMAX) has announced its financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026, highlighting a strong start to the year with significant revenue growth and expanding audience reach.

The company reported total quarterly revenues of $51.7 million, marking a 14.0 percent increase year-over-year. This growth was largely supported by a 20.8 percent surge in broadcast revenues, which reached $43.7 million. Management attributed these gains to increased affiliate fee revenue and expanded international licensing agreements.

Despite reporting a net loss, the company showed significant improvement compared to the same period in the previous year. Newsmax recorded a quarterly net loss of $2.2 million, compared to a loss of $17.2 million in the first quarter of 2025. The company continues to invest in content, production, and OTT initiatives, and has reaffirmed its full-year 2026 revenue guidance, which anticipates growth of 13 percent at the midpoint.

Financial Highlights:

• Total revenues of $51.7 million, up 14.0 percent year-over-year.
• Broadcast revenues increased 20.8 percent to $43.7 million.
• Net loss narrowed to $2.2 million from $17.2 million in the prior-year period.
• Ending the quarter with $129.1 million in cash and short-term investments.