Twitter (TWTR) Tops Q2 EPS by 3c; MAUs Outpace; Q3 Revenue Outlook Light
(Updated - July 26, 2016 4:17 PM EDT)
Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) reported Q2 EPS of $0.13, $0.03 better than the analyst estimate of $0.10. Revenue for the quarter came in at $602 million versus the consensus estimate of $606.77 million.
MAUs were 313 million, with the consensus at 312 million.
Total ad engagements grew 226% year-over-year, driven by the adoption of auto-play video and increased ad load. The average cost per engagement fell 64% year-over-year, again primarily due to the shift to auto-play video.
Sees Q3 revenue of $590 - $610 million, versus the consensus at $678 million.
For FY 2016, we expect:
- Capital expenditures to be $300 to $375 million;
- Adjusted EBITDA margin in the range of 26-27%.
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