The Trade Desk Exceeds Q3 Revenue Forecasts Amid Record Political Ad Spend
· 11h ago · Originally reported by Adweek
The Trade Desk reported third-quarter revenue that surpassed Wall Street expectations by approximately $85 million, driven in part by unprecedented levels of political advertising. Despite this beat, overall revenue growth showed signs of slowing.
Why it matters
The Trade Desk is a major player in programmatic advertising, and its financial performance reflects broader trends in digital ad spending, especially during high-stakes political cycles.
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The Trade Desk made more money than experts thought, mostly because lots of political ads were bought this quarter.
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