Reddit Q3 Revenue Jumps 67.9% to $584.9M as Insiders Sell Shares

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Reddit reported Q3 EPS of $0.80, beating estimates by $0.30, and revenue rose 67.9% to $584.91 million versus a $546.65 million consensus. GatePass bought 5,022 shares ($1.155M) and UBS AM raised its stake 106.3% to 216,960 shares ($22.76M), while insiders sold 505,470 shares for $109M.

1. Institutional Investors Increase Stakes While Insiders Trim Positions

GatePass Capital LLC built a new position in Reddit Inc. during Q3, acquiring 5,022 shares valued at approximately $1.155 million. NewEdge Advisors more than doubled its stake in RDDT in Q1, purchasing an additional 4,701 shares to reach 7,982 shares, now worth about $837,000. UBS Asset Management’s distinct business unit boosted its holdings by 106.3%, raising its share count to 216,960 shares valued at $22.76 million. Meanwhile, insiders have collectively sold 505,470 shares over the past 90 days, representing 34.25% of insider-held stock. COO Jennifer L. Wong disposed of 39,167 shares in December and director Benjamin Seong Lee sold 3,320 shares in January, reducing their positions by 3.20% and 5.04%, respectively.

2. Revenue and Earnings Outpace Consensus Expectations

In its Q3 report, Reddit delivered revenue of $584.91 million, exceeding the consensus estimate of $546.65 million and marking a 67.9% year-over-year increase. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.80, topping the $0.50 consensus by $0.30. The company reported a net margin of 18.33% and a return on equity of 14.94%. On average, analysts forecast full-year EPS of $1.12 for the current fiscal period. Reddit’s ad monetization initiatives and platform engagement metrics have underpinned robust top-line growth despite heightened competitive pressures in digital advertising.

3. Analyst Ratings, Partnerships and Upcoming Earnings Catalyst

Wall Street sentiment remains mixed but cautiously constructive: Wells Fargo raised its target price and maintained an equal-weight rating, while Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage with a neutral rating. Three firms rate the stock as Strong Buy, fifteen as Buy and twelve as Hold. Strategic partnerships, notably Emplifi’s integration of Reddit’s Enterprise API, aim to bolster enterprise monetization and data-product adoption. Reddit has scheduled its Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings release for February 5, providing investors with a near-term catalyst to assess ad revenue guidance and small-business traction.

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