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RDDTReddit, Inc.

NYSE · Communication Services · Mkt cap $17.5B · Avg vol 6.03M

$89.88

-39.73 (-30.65%)

Quote as of October 30, 2026, 2:23 PM ET

News Impact Report · Published October 30, 2026, 10:48 AM ET

RDDT: Reddit Posts Q3 FY2026 Revenue of $1.48B and Net Income of $278M as Shares Tumble 26%

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Ticker: RDDT | Filing: 10-Q | Filed with the SEC: October 30, 2026 | Current Price: $95.89 | Today's Change: -26.00%


What Happened

Reddit filed its 10-Q for Q3 FY2026 with the SEC on October 30, 2026, reporting quarterly revenue of $1.477 billion, operating income of $210.2 million, and net income of $278.1 million. Diluted earnings per share came in at $1.38, with basic EPS of $1.50. Despite these headline figures representing a profitable quarter, shares are down sharply — off 26% on the day — suggesting the market's reaction is driven by factors beyond the raw profit and loss numbers, whether that be guidance, forward commentary, or relative expectations.


Why It Matters

For investors, the practical picture here is a company that has demonstrated it can generate meaningful operating income and a net profit at scale, but the severity of today's sell-off signals that the market came into this report with substantially higher expectations — or that forward-looking disclosures in the filing or associated commentary fell short. With shares now trading at $95.89, the stock has moved sharply below the level at which StockWatch initiated coverage in September 2026. That gap matters: while the absolute earnings figures look solid on paper, a 26% single-session decline is a significant reset of near-term sentiment and market positioning, and investors will need to weigh whether the underlying business trajectory justifies a revaluation of this magnitude or represents an overreaction.

Key figures from the filing at a glance:

  • Revenue: $1,476,899,000
  • Operating Income: $210,156,000
  • Net Income: $278,118,000
  • Diluted EPS: $1.38
  • Basic EPS: $1.50

Analysis

The numbers themselves tell a story of a company that has grown into genuine profitability — a milestone that was far from assured when Reddit went public. Quarterly revenue approaching $1.5 billion and an operating margin that translates into over $210 million in operating income represent a materially different company from the one that debuted on public markets. However, the market's reaction is the dominant story today, and the severity of the drawdown points to an expectations mismatch rather than a fundamental collapse. In situations like this, the key questions become: Was guidance revised downward? Did user growth or monetization metrics disappoint relative to consensus? Did management signal headwinds in advertising, licensing, or data partnerships?

Those forward-looking data points are not available in the structured XBRL facts provided — investors should read the full 10-Q and any associated earnings call transcript carefully for that context. What is clear is that the profitability story is intact on a trailing basis, but the market is pricing in something less optimistic about the path ahead. Given StockWatch's existing coverage initiated in September 2026, this filing and the accompanying market reaction are material developments worth tracking closely.


Disclaimer

This report is a news and informational summary based solely on Reddit, Inc.'s publicly filed SEC 10-Q (filed October 30, 2026) and the structured financial data extracted from it. It does not constitute investment advice, and no buy, hold, or sell recommendation is made herein. Past financial results are not indicative of future performance. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult a qualified financial adviser before making any investment decisions.

Existing Coverage

StockWatch has full coverage on RDDT, published 2026-09-11. Read our Initiating Coverage →

Source

Filed with the SEC on 2026-10-30. Read the original filing on EDGAR: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1713445/000171344526000116/rddt-20260930.htm

StockWatch initiated coverage · September 11, 2026

RDDT: Reddit's Advertising Inflection Meets a Stretched Multiple

A high-beta, high-volatility equity trading far below its highs: At $155.34, RDDT sits roughly 45% below its 52-week high of $282.95 while holding a 30% gain over the 52-week low of $119.27. The beta of 2.02 means the stock amplifies broad market moves, and the 13.96% short interest on a 140.70M float (20.24M shares short) makes it a crowded battleground around earnings. Valuation embeds aggressive execution: A $29.9B market cap against an EPS of $4.57 implies a trailing P/E of rough

-42.1%

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-42.1%

Key Data

Last

$95.89

P&L ($)

$-33.69

P&L (%)

-26.00%

Day Range

$92.32 - $101.95

Volume

12.08M

Market Cap

$17.5B

Previous Close

$129.58

Open

$100.25

52 Week Range

$92.32 - $263.50

Shares Outstanding

146.10M

Public Float

140.66M

Average Volume

6.03M

As of October 30, 2026, 11:35 AM ET

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