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Bandwidth reports Q4 revenue of $208 million, authorizes $80 million share repurchase

Bandwidth Inc. (NASDAQ: BAND) reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of $208 million, compared with $210 million in the same period of 2024. The company posted a net loss of $3 million, or $0.10 per share, versus a net loss of $2 million, or $0.06 per share, in the prior-year quarter.

For the full year ended December 31, 2025, total revenue rose to $754 million from $748 million in 2024. The annual net loss widened to $13 million from $7 million a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $93 million from $82 million in 2024, while free cash flow totaled $57 million compared with $59 million in the prior year.

Cloud communications revenue for 2025 was $561 million.

Segment Performance

Cloud communications revenue mix for 2025 was as follows:

  • Global Voice Plans: 72% of cloud communications revenue, up 8% year over year.
  • Enterprise Voice: 9% of cloud communications revenue, up 21% year over year.
  • Programmable Messaging: 19% of cloud communications revenue, up 7% year over year, normalized for 2024 political campaign revenue.

Share Repurchase Program

The company’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $80 million of its Class A common stock. Repurchases may be executed through open market transactions, privately negotiated trades, or other permitted methods, depending on market conditions.

2026 Outlook

Bandwidth issued the following guidance for full-year 2026:

  • Revenue: $864 million to $884 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA: $117 million to $123 million
  • Non-GAAP EPS: $1.66 to $1.74

For the first quarter of 2026, the company expects revenue between $200 million and $203 million.

Management indicated the outlook reflects approximately 16% revenue growth and 29% Adjusted EBITDA growth for 2026.

 

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