DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. reported financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, and announced that stockholders have approved a merger with Nielsen.
For the third quarter of 2026, the company reported total revenue of $205.6 million, an increase of 9% year-over-year. This growth was driven by increases in Social and CTV (Connected TV) measurement. Specifically, Social measurement revenue increased by 20%, International measurement revenue increased by 16%, and Media Transactions Measured (MTM) for CTV increased by 22%. The company also reported net income of $15.9 million and adjusted EBITDA of $75.4 million, representing a 37% adjusted EBITDA margin.
On the balance sheet, DoubleVerify held a cash balance of approximately $251 million as of September 30, 2026, with no debt outstanding.
In other business news, DoubleVerify launched Ask Neura, a conversational AI experience integrated into its DV Pinnacle platform. The company also announced the global availability of independent media quality measurement on TikTok Pangle and pilots for attribution measurement and brand suitability evaluation for ChatGPT Ads.
Regarding the merger, DoubleVerify entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger on August 6, 2026, with Neptune BidCo US Inc. (the parent company of the Nielsen Company (US), LLC) and Wallace Merger Sub Inc. On October 29, 2026, the company held a special meeting of stockholders. A majority of stockholders voted to adopt the merger agreement, with approximately 94% of votes cast in favor. The company expects the transaction to close by the first quarter of 2027, subject to customary closing conditions.
In light of the pending merger, DoubleVerify has suspended future earnings and investor calls and withdrawn all previously issued financial outlook and guidance.
