RDDT Stock: Shares of Reddit Inc. (NYSE: RDDT) surged by over 25% in extended trading on Tuesday after the social media platform reported outstanding third-quarter results that outpaced analyst expectations and delivered a promising forecast for Q4. Reddit’s stock, which has more than doubled since its March 2024 IPO, is now trading above $100, as the company continues to ride the wave of growth fueled by increasing daily active users and revenue.

In its third-quarter 2024 earnings report, Reddit revealed it achieved profitability for the first time, posting a net income of $29.9 million compared to a net loss of $7.4 million in Q3 2023. The company’s earnings per share reached 16 cents, exceeding analyst estimates of a 7-cent loss. Revenue surged to $348.4 million, up 68% year-over-year, also beating Wall Street’s forecast of $312.8 million. Advertising was a major growth driver, contributing $315.1 million to total revenue, a 56% increase from the previous year.

Reddit’s user base grew significantly, with daily active users reaching 97.2 million, marking a 47% increase from the same quarter last year. The platform saw robust growth in both U.S. and international markets, with U.S. daily active users climbing 51% to 48.2 million and international users rising 44% to 49 million. The company also reported an average revenue per user (ARPU) of $3.58, beating estimates of $3.24.

Looking forward, Reddit has issued an optimistic forecast for the fourth quarter. The company expects revenue to be in the range of $385 million to $400 million, well above analysts’ projection of $357.9 million, and adjusted earnings between $110 million and $125 million, surpassing the expected $85.2 million.

CEO Steve Huffman emphasized Reddit’s unique position in the social media landscape, stating, “It was another strong quarter for Reddit and our communities as we achieved important milestones, including new levels of user traffic, revenue growth, and profitability. Reddit continues to be one of the most visited and trusted sites in the world with opportunities available to us that aren’t available to most companies.” He also noted that Reddit’s direct traffic remains resilient to changes in Google search algorithms, boosting its appeal to advertisers and long-term investors.

Since its IPO, Reddit has continued to attract a growing number of both logged-in and logged-out users, with the latter up by 70% year-over-year. To further monetize this base, Reddit is actively working on strategies to convert logged-out users to logged-in status, which typically results in higher user engagement and revenue.

Reddit’s rapid growth, boosted by high demand for user-generated content and a favorable advertising market, is setting it up as a major player among publicly traded social media stocks. With impressive revenue growth and increasing profitability, Reddit’s stock remains a promising option for investors looking to tap into the evolving digital landscape.

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