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Taboola(TBLA)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$3.45
09/24/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for TBLA

09/24/2026: TBLA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Taboola is a prominent player in the digital advertising sector, specializing in native content recommendations that help publishers monetize their traffic. The company is known for its extensive network of premium publisher partnerships and an AI-driven platform that balances user engagement with advertising efficiency. Its primary growth opportunity lies in diversifying revenue through e-commerce integration and video advertising. However, investors must consider risks such as intense competition from major tech 'walled gardens', reliance on specific publisher contracts, and sensitivity to broader advertising market fluctuations. Taboola may suit investors with a higher risk tolerance looking for exposure to the evolving open-web advertising ecosystem, while tracking progress toward consistent profitability.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company operates in a growth industry but faces stiff competition and cyclicality.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock can experience significant price swings based on ad spending trends.
Value investorWeak fitProfitability remains inconsistent, making traditional value metrics difficult to apply.
Dividend investorWeak fitTaboola does not pay a dividend.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility and competitive risks make this unsuitable for conservative portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is highly sensitive to ad market sentiment and quarterly performance results.
Valuation riskMediumValuation fluctuates based on growth expectations in the volatile AdTech sector.
Competition risk (AI and walled gardens)HighBig Tech platforms have superior access to first-party data and larger ad budgets.
Business qualityMediumRevenue is dependent on publisher traffic and third-party advertising spend.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo income is returned to shareholders via dividends.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccessful integration of acquisitions and publisher retention is critical for growth.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

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

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -19.16%
Avg. Invested days 26
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
TBLA has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+1224.6%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 8.5%) are partially offset by soft profitability (net margin 2.2%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
TBLA's financial health is supported by solid cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (8.5% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is TBLA's strongest growth driver at +1224.6% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+187.7%, strong) is also strong, while free-cash-flow growth (+9.6%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 69.0% and approximately 57.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 19.48% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
TBLA generates approximately $298 of gross profit, $23 of operating income, and $85 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -29.05% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
TBLA has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 918.53M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 9.19
1Y Target Price 5.8
Price to earnings Ratio 9.19
1Y Target Price 5.8
Volume (30-day avg) 2.2M shares
Beta 1.48
52 Weeks Range 2.83 - 5.71
Updated Date 09/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 2.83 - 5.71
Updated Date 09/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.37

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Revenue Share ModelEarnings generated from ads displayed on partner publisher sites, split between Taboola and the publisher.Taboola keeps a portion of every dollar spent on ads they display on publisher websites.
GeographyGlobal operations with significant exposure to North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific markets.Revenue is globally diversified, which helps mitigate risk in any single region.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

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Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 9.19
Forward PE 89.29
Enterprise Value 991.51M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.47
Enterprise Value 991.51M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.47
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.5
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.13
Shares Outstanding 252.12M
Shares Floating 145.22M
Shares Outstanding 252.12M
Shares Floating 145.22M
Percent Insiders 19.48
Percent Institutions 69.02

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Taboola

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters New York, NY, United States
IPO Launch date 2021-06-30
Founder, CEO & Director Mr. Adam Singolda
Sector Communication Services
Industry Internet Content & Information
Full time employees 2000
Full time employees 2000

Taboola.com Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, operates an artificial intelligence-based algorithmic engine platform in Israel, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and internationally. It offers Taboola, which is a platform that partners with websites, devices, and mobile apps to recommend editorial content and advertisements on the open web. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in New York, New York.