Zeta Global Reports Strong Q3 2026 Results Driven by Athena AI Adoption
Zeta Global Holdings Corp. (ZETA) reported robust third-quarter 2026 financial results, highlighted by a 46% year-over-year revenue increase to $493 million. The growth was primarily driven by the widespread adoption of its Athena AI engine, which now contributes 70% of total revenue. The company achieved positive GAAP net income of $38 million ($0.14 per diluted share), a significant turnaround from losses in the prior year. Driven by strong performance and increased RFP activity, management raised its full-year 2026 guidance for revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and EPS. Key operational metrics showed strength in customer scaling, with super-scaled customers generating an average quarterly ARPU of $2 million. The company is also expanding its market reach through strategic integrations with Palantir and OpenAI, positioning itself to capture more enterprise intelligence market share.
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