Dianomi (AIM:DNM), which provides native digital advertising services to premium clients across the business, finance and lifestyle sectors, reported revenue up 2% to £13.4 million for the six months to 30 June, against £13.2 million a year earlier.
On a constant currency basis, revenue grew 4.5%, marking a return to growth after a decline in the 2025 financial year. Gross margin rose to 28.9% from 25.5%, lifting gross profit 18% to £3.9 million. The EBITDA loss narrowed to £0.1 million from £0.6 million a year earlier, while loss per share improved to 1.64p from 2.63p.
The company held cash of £6.0 million at period end, up from £5.8 million at the end of December, with no borrowings.
Dianomi attracted 67 new premium advertisers during the half, up 56% year-on-year, and added eight new publishers.
Expanded relationships with CNN News and Associated Press began contributing to revenue from the second quarter. The group also launched Dianomi Interactive, a new advertising format, and a dedicated Investor Relations and Corporate Communications vertical.
"We are pleased with the progress made during the first half of 2026, with a return to revenue growth, a significant improvement in gross margin and a substantially reduced EBITDA loss," said chief executive Rupert Hodson.
Trading has stayed positive since the half-year, with revenue in July and August up 14% year-on-year, and a further 15 advertisers joining the platform since 30 June.
News Intelligence what this means for the company
Dianomi returned to revenue growth in H1 2026 with a 2% reported rise (4.5% on constant currency) after a decline in FY2025, while gross margin expanded 340 basis points to 28.9% and EBITDA loss narrowed five-sixths to £0.1m. The company added 67 new premium advertisers (up 56% year-on-year) and expanded relationships with CNN News and Associated Press began contributing revenue; momentum has continued into the second half, with July–August revenue up 14% year-on-year and a further 15 advertisers joining since period end.
The return to growth, coupled with sharply improved unit economics (gross margin +340bps) and near-breakeven EBITDA, suggests Dianomi's restructuring is yielding results. The cash position of £6.0m (unchanged from H1 start) and zero debt provide runway, though the company remains pre-profit and dependent on sustaining advertiser and publisher momentum to reach profitability.
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