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IZEA Reports Q1 2026 Revenue of $6.6 Million, Strengthens Enterprise Client Base,

Launches AI-Powered ZED Platform

Completes SMB Exit and Positions for Accelerated Growth, Higher-Quality Revenue and Profitability with Enterprise Clients

ORLANDO, Fla. (May 12, 2026) - IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), a leading influencer marketing company that makes Creator Economy solutions for marketers, reported its financial and operational results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Q1 2026 Financial Summary Compared to Q1 2025

•Revenue was $6.6 million, off $1.4 million (18%) compared to $8.0 million, driven by the shedding of small, unprofitable, non-recurring small and mid-size business (SMB) accounts

•Managed Services bookings declined 17% to $6.3 million, primarily reflecting contract timing within several large enterprise accounts, which we expect to contribute to growth in 2026

•Total costs and expenses decreased 10% to $7.7 million, compared to $8.6 million, reflecting a normalized cost base positioned to scale with revenue growth

•Net loss totaled $0.8 million, or $(0.04) per share, compared to a net loss of $0.1 million, or $(0.01) per share

•Adjusted EBITDA* for the quarter was $(0.5) million, compared to $(0.1) million

•Cash and equivalents as of March 31, 2026 totaled $46.5 million, declining $4.4 million during the quarter, primarily reflecting working capital timing

Q1 2026 Highlights

•IZEA won new business from Hulu, ASUS, Garanimals, and Emmi Roth

•IZEA launched ZED, its proprietary creator economy marketing operations platform infused with AI, designed to connect brands and creators through a unified operating system, enabling teams to plan smarter campaigns, collaborate seamlessly, automate workflows, and measure impact in real time

•IZEA executed many high-impact creator campaigns including a global fandom activation for Warner Bros.’ Wuthering Heights, gaming activations for Acer, vehicle showcases for Jeep, and launch support for Netflix Games

•IZEA strengthened its talent base with a dozen strategic growth hires, including Lindsey Gamble as Vice President of Creator Strategy and Innovation, bringing a powerful combination of deep influencer marketing expertise and enterprise-scale marketing leadership

* Adjusted EBITDA and revenue from on-going operations are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to the definition and reconciliation of these measures under “Use of Key Metrics and Non-GAAP Financial Measures."

Management Commentary

“Q1 marked a pivotal milestone for IZEA as we completed our transition to an enterprise-focused business model,” said Patrick Venetucci, CEO. “Over the past year, we made the disciplined decision to exit lower-margin SMB work, which reset our economic foundation and drove a nearly $19 million swing in profitability in 2025. Today, we have a higher-quality, more predictable revenue base anchored by large enterprise clients, with growing relationships and increasing revenue per account. Over the past twelve months, we have seen double-digit growth across our enterprise portfolio, supported by new client wins and continued momentum in our creative and technology capabilities, including the launch of ZED, our proprietary AI-powered platform. We believe this transformation positions IZEA for accelerated growth and long-term value creation.”

Q1 2026 Financial Results

Total revenue for the first quarter of 2026 was $6.6 million, compared to $8.0 million in the prior year period, a decrease of $1.4 million, or 18%. The decline primarily reflects the Company’s deliberate shift toward growing its core enterprise customer base and reducing reliance on non-core, lower-margin customers, supporting a focus on improving the quality, sustainability, and long-term profitability of revenue. The decrease was also, to a lesser extent, impacted by contract timing differences across several enterprise accounts during the quarter, which are expected to contribute to growth in 2026.

Cost of revenue for the first quarter of 2026 was $3.6 million, a decrease of $0.8 million, or 18%, compared to the prior-year period. The decrease was primarily driven by lower overall delivery volume, consistent with the decline in revenue, and a more favorable mix of higher-margin enterprise engagements.

Costs and expenses, excluding the cost of revenue, totaled $4.1 million for the first quarter of 2026, a decrease of $0.1 million, or 3%, compared to the first quarter of 2025. Sales and marketing expense totaled $0.9 million, down 17% from $1.1 million in the prior-year period, primarily due to lower payroll and related expenses, partially offset by program costs to support growth initiatives. General and administrative expenses were $3.0 million, an increase of $0.1 million, or 3%, year over year, primarily driven by higher payroll and related expenses, net of continued cost management initiatives.

Net loss in the first

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IZEA Achieves Record $18.9M Profitability Swing, Breaking Even on $31.2M of Revenue

Enterprise-first strategy and optimized cost structure results in profit turnaround

with $50.9M in cash to fuel M&A and technology innovation

ORLANDO, Fla. (March 17, 2026) - IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), a leading influencer marketing company that makes Creator Economy solutions for marketers, reported its financial and operational results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025.

FY 2025 Financial Summary Compared to FY 2024

•Revenue was $31.2 million, compared to $35.9 million; $3.4 million of the annual decline is Hoozu, which was divested in late 2024

•Revenue from core-enterprise accounts, which represent the majority of total revenue, grew above market growth rates in 2025

•Net income was $42,326 compared to a loss of $18.9 million, which included $6.9 million in one-time charges

•Adjusted EBITDA* was $0.7 million, compared to a loss of $11.1 million

Q4 2025 Financial Summary Compared to Q4 2024

•Revenue from ongoing operations was $6.1 million, compared to $9.8 million (excluding Hoozu)

•Managed Services bookings declined 18.7% to $9.0 million from $11.0 million in the prior year period (excluding Hoozu), reflecting our shift toward larger, recurring enterprise accounts. Approximately half of the decline reflects non-core customer activity exited in 2025.

•Total costs and expenses decreased 46% to $7.7 million, compared to $14.2 million

•Net loss totaled $1.2 million, compared to a net loss of $4.6 million

•Adjusted EBITDA* for the quarter was $(0.9) million, improving $1.1 million year-over-year

•Cash and equivalents as of December 31, 2025 totaled $50.9 million, compared to $51.1 million over the prior year, reflecting positive cash from operations

Q4 2025 Highlights

•Secured new business partnerships with major brands, including Netflix Games, Afeela, Lidl, and Emmi Roth

•Produced new work for Stellantis, Danone, Warner Brothers, Coursera, and many more clients

•Recruited Lindsey Gamble, Vice President, Creator Strategy and Innovation, to bolster culture-first innovation and scale enterprise success in the Creator Economy

* Adjusted EBITDA and revenue from on-going operations are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to the definition and reconciliation of these measures under “Use of Key Metrics and Non-GAAP Financial Measures."

Management Commentary

“2025 was a transformative year as we successfully reset our economic model through portfolio high-grading and disciplined cost optimization,” said Patrick Venetucci, CEO. “Achieving an $18.9 million net profit swing is a historic milestone for this company and a notable feat among micro-cap turnarounds. By reaching profitability and outperforming the market in enterprise account growth, we have built a high-performance foundation. We enter 2026 with a leaner structure, a stronger leadership team, significant client opportunities, and a technology platform primed for scale. With more than $50 million in cash and no debt, we are uniquely positioned to pursue both organic growth and transformational M&A.”

Q4 2025 Financial Results

Total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $6.1 million. Excluding approximately $1.1 million from Hoozu, revenue declined $3.8 million, or 39%, compared to the prior-year period. Revenue comparisons were also affected by the Company’s strategic repositioning during 2025, including the exit of certain customer relationships that historically generated lower margins and higher selling costs, as the Company shifted its focus toward larger enterprise accounts.

Cost of revenue for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $3.3 million, a decrease of $3.6 million, or 52%, compared to the prior-year period. The decrease was primarily driven by lower overall revenue, the absence of costs associated with Hoozu, which was divested in December 2024. Cost trends were also influenced by changes in customer mix resulting from the Company’s strategic repositioning, including the exit of certain lower-margin customer relationships. As a result, the Company’s remaining core enterprise business generated an improved margin profile compared to the prior-year period.

Costs and expenses, excluding the cost of revenue, totaled $4.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, a decrease of $2.9 million, or 40%, from the fourth quarter of 2024. Sales and marketing costs were $1.1 million during the fourth quarter of 2025, a 62% decrease from $3.0 million in the prior-year quarter, largely due to our targeted workforce reduction in the fourth quarter of 2024, a temporary pause in advertising spending, and lower general contractor fees. General and administrative costs totaled $3.1 million during the quarter, $0.7 million, or 18%, lower than in the prior-year quarter, primarily due to a reduction in employee-related expenses following our targeted workforce reduction, reduced use o

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 12, 2025

IZEA WORLDWIDE, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Nevada 001-37703 37-1530765

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1317 Edgewater Dr #1880 Orlando, Florida 32804

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Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share

IZEA

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 12, 2025, IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release disclosing the financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated into this Item by reference.

The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. This information shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference therein.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Press release issued by IZEA Worldwide, Inc. on November 12, 2025.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

IZEA WORLDWIDE, INC.

Date: November 12, 2025 By:/s/ Patrick Venetucci Patrick Venetucci Chief Executive Officer