PodcastOne, Inc. (PODC)

In the past six months, PodcastOne's stock price has experienced volatility. As of April 2, 2026, the share price was $2.16, an increase of 51.05% from $1.43 on April 7, 2025. In March 2026, PodcastOne renewed exclusive rights and distribution agreements with A+E Networks for several podcasts and acquired four podcasts in multi-year deals. Major shareholder LiveOne, Inc. acquired 135,135 shares of PodcastOne common stock through a non-cash settlement of intercompany balances. In February 2026, PodcastOne raised its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance, expecting revenue of $60–$62 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $5.5–$6.5 million. In January 2026, revenues were reported to tell the story for PodcastOne, Inc. as its stock soared 38%. In November 2025, PodcastOne reported Q2 fiscal 2026 revenue of $15.2 million and adjusted EBITDA of $1.1 million, and noted a 71% increase in its Pod Roll dynamic ad marketplace. In October 2025, investors reportedly did not see light at the end of PodcastOne, Inc.'s tunnel.

Demand for PodcastOne's products and services, particularly advertising revenue, appears to have seasonality, with the holiday season being a major driver. The company's fiscal year ends on March 31, and its financial reporting often highlights performance relative to previous quarters, indicating fluctuations throughout the year. Programmatic and Amazon's ART19 revenue saw a 14% increase from Q1 to Q2 fiscal 2026. The company also monitors weekly pacing reports to track performance within quarters.

PodcastOne, Inc. operates as a podcast platform and publisher, providing a comprehensive 360-degree solution for creators and advertisers, including sales, marketing, public relations, production, and distribution. The company is a subsidiary of LiveOne, Inc. and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. PodcastOne falls under the Communication Services sector and the Internet Content & Information industry. Its services include podcast platform and publishing, vodcasts, branded podcasts, merchandise and live events, LaunchPadOne, and PodcastOne Pro. The company has approximately 200-250 top podcasters and delivers over 2.1 billion downloads per year, reaching over 1 billion monthly impressions.

PodcastOne, Inc. is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California, United States. Its distribution network reaches audiences globally through major platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. LiveOne, its parent company, also streams live events across over 200 countries.

PodcastOne has maintained a strong brand reputation, consistently ranking as a Top 10 publisher in Podtrac's industry rankings for 15 consecutive months. In June 2025, PodcastOne launched a new crypto podcast network, expanding into Web3 audio/video content. The company has expanded its video production and distribution efforts, leading to over a 200% surge in video views year-over-year across platforms. PodcastOne continues to attract high-caliber creators, reinforcing its platform's strength.

PodcastOne, Inc. has 27 institutional owners and shareholders holding a total of 1,018,474 shares, including Fmr Llc, Vanguard Group Inc, and BlackRock, Inc. The largest individual/insider shareholder is LiveOne Inc., owning 19.33 million shares, representing 71.17% of the company. Robert S. Ellin is also noted as an insider owner with 3.81% of shares.