Newsmax, Inc. Class B (NMAX) Q1 2026 Earnings Call

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At this time, all participants are placed on a listen-only mode, and we'll open the floor for your questions and comments after the presentation. It is now my pleasure to hand the floor over to your host, Chris O'Day. Sir, the floor is yours. Good afternoon, and welcome to Newsmax's first quarter 2026 earnings conference call. I'm joined today by Chris Ruddy, Chief Executive Officer, and Darrell Burnham, Chief Financial Officer. On this call, Chris and Darrell will provide some prepared remarks on the most recent quarter, and then we will take some questions from the investment community. A recording of this conference call will be available on our investor relations website shortly after the call has ended. Please note that this call may include forward-looking statements regarding Newsmax's financial performance and operating results. These statements are based on management's current expectations, and actual results could differ from what is stated due to certain factors identified on today's call and in the company's SEC filings. Additionally, this call will include certain non-GAAP financial measures. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures are included in the earnings release and our SEC filings, which are available in the investor relations section of our website. I will now turn the call over to Chris Ruddy, Chief Executive Officer of Newsmax. Chris? Thank you, Chris, and welcome everyone to our first quarter 2026 earnings call. Newsmax delivered a strong start to 2026. In the first quarter, we maintained our strong audience reach across cable, streaming, and digital, while continuing to strengthen the scale of our platforms. We reported revenue of $51.7 million, up 14% year over year, and broadcast revenue of $43.7 million, up over 20%. What stands ou...