What is BuzzFeed, Inc.'s operating margin?

BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) reported operating margin of -26.3% in Q1 2026.

What is the long-term trend for BuzzFeed, Inc.'s operating margin?

Over 4 years (2020 to 2025), BuzzFeed, Inc.'s operating margin has grown at a 61.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 3.8% to -25.8%.

What does operating margin mean?

Operating income as a percentage of revenue (trailing twelve months). Captures profitability from core operations after both cost of revenue and operating expenses, but before interest and taxes.

BuzzFeed, Inc. BZFD Operating margin

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-7.6%-2.0pp

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Other financials

Income statement

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Revenue$31.6M-12.4%

Gross profit$9.2M-26.5%

Operating income-$13.5M+1.9%

Net income-$15.1M-19.0%

EPS (diluted)-$0.40-21.2%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$26.1M-23.9%

Total debt$80.6M+46.4%

Total equity$36.1M-61.5%

Total assets$169.1M-16.8%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$2.7M+99.8%

CapEx$244.0K-37.1%

Free cash flow$2.4M+155%

Valuation

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Market cap$124.85M+60.4%

Enterprise value$179.29M+37.1%

P/S0.7×+0.3×

Profitability

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Gross margin39.7%-6.6pp

Net margin-33.3%—

FCF margin-11.1%—

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity-92.6%—

Debt / equity2.2×+1.6×

Current ratio0.8×-0.1×

Where this comes from

Calculated from BuzzFeed, Inc.’s reported figures.

operating income/total revenue=-26.3%

Based on trailing twelve months.

The official record: BuzzFeed, Inc.’s 10-Q, filed May 11, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →

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Questions, answered.

What is BuzzFeed, Inc.'s operating margin?: BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD) reported operating margin of -26.3% in Q1 2026.
What is the long-term trend for BuzzFeed, Inc.'s operating margin?: Over 4 years (2020 to 2025), BuzzFeed, Inc.'s operating margin has grown at a 61.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 3.8% to -25.8%.
What does operating margin mean?: Operating income as a percentage of revenue (trailing twelve months). Captures profitability from core operations after both cost of revenue and operating expenses, but before interest and taxes.