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The Trade Desk, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTD) is a technology company that operates a self-service, cloud-based platform for buyers of advertising. This news page aggregates company press releases and media coverage so readers can follow how The Trade Desk is evolving its programmatic advertising platform, data marketplace, and partnerships across the open internet.
Recent news highlights include the announcement of OpenAds, a new auction environment designed to provide a direct, high-integrity, and transparent option for publishers and sellers. The company has reported broad support for OpenAds from publishers such as AccuWeather, The Arena Group, BuzzFeed, the Guardian, Hearst Magazines, Hearst TV, Newsweek, People Inc., and Ziff Davis. Other updates cover enhancements to the Kokai platform, including Audience Unlimited and Koa Adaptive Trading Modes, which are intended to help advertisers use AI and third-party data more effectively.
Visitors can also find earnings-related news, including quarterly financial results, share repurchase authorizations, and commentary on customer retention and non-GAAP metrics such as Adjusted EBITDA. Governance and leadership developments, such as the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer and the addition of Omar Tawakol to the board of directors, are disclosed through company announcements and related SEC filings.
In addition, The Trade Desk publishes research-driven news, such as its “The Untapped Opportunity of Omnichannel” study on ad fatigue and omnichannel strategies in Southeast Asia. News items also describe collaborations in connected TV, including plans with DIRECTV to develop a custom version of Ventura TV OS, and partnerships in retail media, commerce data, and measurement. Investors and advertisers can use this page to review the company’s official communications and understand the types of product, partnership, financial, and research updates The Trade Desk releases over time.
The Trade Desk (Nasdaq: TTD) has become the first demand-side platform partner for vertical short drama platform DramaBox, enabling programmatic access to short drama inventory globally. The partnership is live and allows advertisers to include short drama alongside CTV and mobile within a single omnichannel programmatic workflow. Market data cited estimates a $3 billion short drama app market in 2025 and 250 million monthly active users across top apps.
The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) will release first quarter 2026 financial results for the period ended March 31, 2026 after market close on May 7, 2026. A webcast and conference call will be held at 2:00 P.M. PT (5:00 P.M. ET) on May 7. Replay access is available via the company website and by telephone through May 14, 2026.
The Trade Desk (Nasdaq: TTD) appointed Drew Vollero to its board of directors on March 25, 2026. Vollero brings more than three decades of financial and operational experience, including CFO roles at Reddit, Snapchat, and Allied Universal, and experience guiding companies through IPOs and scaling operations.
This addition is positioned to strengthen financial oversight and strategic growth as The Trade Desk continues global expansion and shareholder value creation.
The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) reported full-year 2025 revenue of $2.9 billion and Q4 2025 revenue of $847 million, with full-year GAAP net income of $443 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $1.196 billion (≈41% margin). The company repurchased about $1.4 billion of Class A stock in 2025 and announced an additional $350 million repurchase authorization, bringing total future repurchase capacity to $500 million. 2025 gross spend was $13.4 billion; customer retention stayed above 95%.
The Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD) on February 24, 2026 launched the Ventura Ecosystem to unite global TV operating systems and streaming platforms for a more transparent, revenue‑optimized connected TV (CTV) marketplace.
V (previously VIDAA TV OS) and Nexxen are the first collaborators, using Ventura’s monetization toolset, lightweight integration, and ad‑tech features like OpenPath, Unified ID 2.0/EUID, OpenAds and OpenPass.
The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) named Tahnil Davis as Interim Chief Financial Officer effective January 24, 2026; Davis was previously Chief Accounting Officer and has been with the company nearly 11 years.
The company reaffirmed Q4 2025 guidance: revenue of at least $840 million and Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $375 million. The Trade Desk will release fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 results after market close on February 25, 2026 and host a webcast and conference call at 2:00 P.M. PT (5:00 P.M. ET). The press release reiterates that GAAP net income guidance is not provided due to variability in stock-based compensation, tax items and other non-recurring charges.
The Trade Desk (TTD) announced the first wave of publishing partners for OpenAds, a new auction environment built to deliver a direct, transparent, high‑integrity option for publishers and sellers. Launch partners include AccuWeather, The Arena Group, BuzzFeed, the Guardian, Hearst Magazines, Hearst TV, Newsweek, People Inc., and Ziff Davis. OpenAds aims to increase visibility into auction mechanics, fees, and reseller activity and to incentivize healthier supply‑chain dynamics as programmatic advertisers demand more transparency. The product will continue development and rollout through 2026. For more information, visit thetradedesk.com.
The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) reported third quarter 2025 results on November 6, 2025: revenue $739M (+18% YoY), GAAP net income $116M (16% margin), and Adjusted EBITDA $317M (43% margin). The company repurchased $310M of Class A stock in Q3 and used a remaining $60M authorization in October 2025; the board approved an additional $500M share repurchase authorization. Customer retention stayed >95% for the 11th consecutive year.
Guidance for Q4 2025: revenue at least $840M and Adjusted EBITDA ~ $375M. Management noted it did not provide GAAP net income guidance due to unpredictable stock-based compensation effects and provided non-GAAP reconciliations with the release.
The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) will release third quarter 2025 financial results for the period ended September 30, 2025 after market close on Thursday, November 6, 2025. The company will hold a webcast and conference call on November 6, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. Pacific Time (5:00 P.M. Eastern Time) to discuss the results.
Investors can access a live webcast via the company's Investor Relations site at http://investors.thetradedesk.com/. Telephone participants may dial 888-506-0062 (North America) or 1-973-528-0011 (outside U.S.) and use conference ID 280315. An audio replay will be available by phone until November 13, 2025.
The Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD) and DIRECTV have announced a strategic collaboration to develop a custom version of Ventura TV OS that will integrate DIRECTV's streaming user interface. The customized operating system aims to provide a seamless solution for TV manufacturers, retailers, and hospitality partners while establishing a stable revenue model.
The partnership will enable viewers to access MyFree DIRECTV (FAST service) and various DIRECTV Genre Packs through a unified platform. The system will feature access to streaming apps from the Ventura TV OS app store and personalized advertising capabilities. This collaboration aims to address current market fragmentation while providing OEMs with a proven user experience and advertisers with a more transparent ecosystem.