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Viant Technology Inc(DSP)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
WEAK BUY
BUY for 15 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-8.94% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$12.33
11/10/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for DSP

11/10/2026: DSP (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Viant Technology Inc is a mid-sized advertising technology company that provides a demand-side platform (DSP) for programmatic ad buying. The firm has a leading position in household-level targeting and is currently benefiting from the broader shift toward Connected TV advertising. Its primary growth opportunity lies in scaling its software platform and integrating retail media data to improve campaign performance. However, Viant faces execution risks as it competes against significantly larger, well-funded incumbents in a privacy-sensitive market. The stock may suit growth-oriented investors interested in the digital advertising sector, though they should closely monitor its ability to maintain margins and navigate evolving data regulations.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers growth in the programmatic sector but must prove it can gain significant share against larger incumbents.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock can experience significant price movement during periods of positive industry sentiment for ad tech.
Value investorWeak fitAs a growth-oriented ad tech firm, valuation is typically driven by future revenue expectations rather than current earnings multiples.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and prioritizes capital reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh exposure to ad tech volatility and competition makes this a higher-risk equity.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to sharp price swings based on sector sentiment and quarterly performance.
Valuation riskMediumInvestors pay for future growth that may be difficult to forecast in the rapidly changing ad tech landscape.
Competition risk (Ad Tech)HighCompeting against massive players like Google and The Trade Desk requires constant innovation.
Business qualityMediumWhile the technology is functional, the company is still establishing a clear competitive moat.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no income component to the investment thesis.
Execution riskMediumSuccessfully scaling the platform while maintaining margins is critical for long-term viability.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -40.52%
Avg. Invested days 26
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
DSP receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
DSP has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+253.6%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 15.0%) are partially offset by soft profitability (net margin 2.4%), modest insider ownership of 3.18%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
DSP's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 46.2%). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is DSP's strongest growth driver at +253.6% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+19.0%, solid) is also solid, while free-cash-flow growth (+4.9%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 60.4% and approximately 95.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 3.18% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Punch & Associates Inv Mgmt Inc 7.09%
BlackRock Inc 6.02%
Royce & Associates, LP 5.06%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.99%
Potomac Capital Management, Inc. 2.54%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
DSP generates approximately $458 of gross profit, $35 of operating income, and $150 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Moderate margins and strong cash conversion support a 3-star rating, while capital efficiency is weak.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -137.84% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
DSP has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedSmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 933.99M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 39
1Y Target Price 19.5
Price to earnings Ratio 39
1Y Target Price 19.5
Volume (30-day avg) 451.2K shares
Beta 1.13
52 Weeks Range 8.71 - 14.80
Updated Date 11/10/2026
52 Weeks Range 8.71 - 14.80
Updated Date 11/10/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.36

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Platform RevenueFees earned from advertisers utilizing the Viant DSP software.Viant earns money as a percentage of the advertising budget spent through its software.
Data ServicesRevenue from identity resolution and data-driven marketing tools.The company charges for specialized data tools that help marketers target ads more effectively.

Valuation

Trailing PE 39
Forward PE 13.51
Enterprise Value 101.19M
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.4
Enterprise Value 101.19M
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.4
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.26
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 3.38
Shares Outstanding 21.18M
Shares Floating 20.26M
Shares Outstanding 21.18M
Shares Floating 20.26M
Percent Insiders 3.18
Percent Institutions 60.41

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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