Via Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
MWN-AI** Summary
Via Transportation, Inc. (NYSE: VIA) reported robust financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, showcasing significant year-over-year growth. In Q4, the company achieved $119 million in revenue, marking a 30% increase from the previous year, and maintained an impressive Annual Run-Rate Revenue of $476 million. Impressively, this quarter also represents Via's strongest in terms of net new Platform Revenue, extending a trend of eight consecutive quarters with at least 30% growth in this segment.
The company's customer base expanded by 23%, reaching a total of 821, bolstered by the strategic acquisition of Downtowner, aimed at enhancing urban transportation technology. Via closed the year with a solid position, ending December with $371 million in cash and no debt, alongside $86 million of available credit.
CEO Daniel Ramot expressed excitement over the company’s performance, noting their success in exceeding expectations across key metrics, and emphasized the ongoing innovation in Via’s technology, particularly the integration of AI to improve operations and customer insights. Looking forward, Via anticipates continued growth, projecting over 25% revenue growth for 2026 alongside plans for profitability.
For the entire fiscal year 2025, Via achieved total revenue of $434 million, a 29% increase from 2024, accompanied by a gross profit of $171.8 million. While the net loss for Q4 was $21.9 million, it represented an improved adjusted net loss of $4.8 million compared to the prior year.
Via is committed to transforming public transit systems worldwide, reinforcing its position as a category leader in transportation solutions aimed at enhancing service delivery for cities globally.
MWN-AI** Analysis
Via Transportation Inc. (NYSE: VIA) has reported a robust fourth quarter and full year 2025 performance, indicating significant revenue growth and operational milestones that are of considerable interest to investors. The company showcased a remarkable 30% year-over-year revenue increase, totaling $119 million for Q4. This consistent growth in Platform Revenue, which has exceeded 30% annually for the last eight quarters, demonstrates Via's successful strategy in transforming public transit through innovative technology.
One of the standout metrics is the impressive growth of 39% in Platform Revenue in the U.S., highlighting VIA's penetration in significant markets. The acquisition of Downtowner also adds strategic capability, enhancing Via’s offerings in destination-centric transportation solutions. Furthermore, Via ended the year with $371 million in cash, positioning itself well for future investments and expansions without the burden of debt.
The outlook for 2026 is optimistic, with expectations of over 25% revenue growth and a push toward profitability later in the year. Investors should pay attention to the company's commitment to embedding AI within its platform, which could drive efficiencies and further differentiate its services in a competitive market.
Despite these positive metrics, investors should also consider potential risks, such as the company's net loss of $96 million in 2025. While the reduction in Adjusted EBITDA losses and improved margins are encouraging, the path to sustained profitability remains a critical focal point.
In conclusion, VIA's strategic growth initiatives, strong balance sheet, and forward-looking guidance present a compelling investment case, albeit with risks to monitor closely. Investors should weigh these factors, especially as VIA continues to position itself as a leader in public transit technology. Continued observation of financial performance in Q1 2026 will be pivotal.
**MWN-AI Summary and Analysis is based on asking OpenAI to summarize and analyze this news release.
In Q4, revenue grew 30% as Via executed on its vision to lead a generational transformation of public transit for cities and local government
Q4 revenue of $119 million and Annual Run-Rate Revenue of $476 million, up 30% year-over-year.
- Via’s strongest ever quarter for net new Platform Revenue.
- Marking 8 consecutive quarters of consistent 30% or more year-over-year Platform Revenue growth.
- Continued strength in the US with 39% year-over-year Platform Revenue growth.
Q4 customer count of 821, an increase of 23% year-over-year.
Acquired Downtowner on December 12, 2025, a transportation technology solution focused on Destination Cities.
Closed the year with $371 million of cash, no debt and $86 million of available capacity under our credit facility as of December 31, 2025.
Via Transportation Inc. (NYSE: VIA), the world’s leading platform for public transit software and services, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.
“We are delighted with our outstanding results in Q4 and in 2025 as a whole. We have surpassed our fourth quarter and annual guidance across all key metrics and, in our early days as a public company, continued to demonstrate our ability to execute at the highest levels and sustain revenue growth at 30% year-over-year," said Daniel Ramot, Via’s Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer. "As we look ahead to 2026, our continued focus on innovation will be a key driver of our success. While we are in the early days of transforming a massive market, we have established ourselves as the category leader. We are embedding AI across our platform – automating key workflows, improving the learning and decision-making power of our algorithms, and leveraging Via’s proprietary data to generate deep insights and proactive recommendations for our customers. We are excited about the opportunities and the pipeline ahead of us, as is evident from our guidance for 2026, where we expect to achieve over 25% revenue growth and reach profitability.”
Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial and Operational Highlights:
Q4 2025 | Q4 2024 | Change | ||||||||
(in thousands, except percentages and customer count) | ||||||||||
Key Business Metrics: | ||||||||||
Platform Annual Run-Rate Revenue (1) | $ | 475,636 | $ | 366,736 | 30 | % | ||||
Customer Count (2) | 821 | 665 | 23 | % | ||||||
Financial Highlights: | ||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 118,909 | $ | 91,684 | 30 | % | ||||
Gross Profit | $ | 46,953 | $ | 36,979 | 27 | % | ||||
Adjusted Gross Profit (3) | $ | 47,404 | $ | 37,649 | 26 | % | ||||
Adjusted Gross Margin (3) | 40 | % | 41 | % | (1) | pt | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA (3) | $ | (7,384 | ) | $ | (8,906 | ) | N/M | |||
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (3) | (6 | )% | (10 | )% | 4 | pts | ||||
Net Loss | $ | (21,936 | ) | $ | (18,898 | ) | N/M | |||
Adjusted Net Loss (3) | $ | (4,796 | ) | $ | (10,264 | ) | N/M |
FY 2025 | FY 2024 | Change | ||||||||
(in thousands, except percentages) | ||||||||||
Financial Highlights: | ||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 434,337 | $ | 337,630 | 29 | % | ||||
Platform Revenue | $ | 434,337 | $ | 330,841 | 31 | % | ||||
Gross Profit | $ | 171,800 | $ | 130,840 | 31 | % | ||||
Adjusted Gross Profit (3) | $ | 173,596 | $ | 133,508 | 30 | % | ||||
Adjusted Gross Margin (3) | 40 | % | 40 | % | — | pt | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA (3) | $ | (33,394 | ) | $ | (54,392 | ) | N/M | |||
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (3) | (8 | )% | (16 | )% | 8 | pts | ||||
Net Loss | $ | (96,361 | ) | $ | (90,552 | ) | N/M | |||
Adjusted Net Loss (3) | $ | (31,865 | ) | $ | (56,451 | ) | N/M |
(1) | Platform Annual Run-Rate Revenue for any quarter represents our Platform Revenue for that quarter multiplied by four. | |
(2) | Customer Count as of the last date in any quarter represents the number of distinct legal entities which generated Platform revenue in that quarter. The Downtowner acquisition contributed 94 customers. | |
(3) | This press release uses non-GAAP financial measures that adjust GAAP financial measures for the impact of various items. See the section titled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the tables entitled “GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation” below for additional information. |
First Quarter and Full Year 2026 Outlook:
Our guidance includes non-GAAP measures. For the first quarter and full year 2026, Via expects the following:
Q1 2026 | FY 2026 | ||
Revenue | $123.3M - $123.8M | $542.9M - $545.1M | |
YoY Growth % | 25.0% - 25.5% | 25.0% - 25.5% | |
Adjusted EBITDA (1) | ($7.25)M - ($6.75)M | ($12.5)M - ($7.5)M | |
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (1) | (5.9)% - (5.5)% | (2.3)% - (1.4)% | |
Profitability | Q4 2026 Adj. EBITDA > $0 |
(1) | Via is not able, at this time, to provide an outlook for GAAP net loss or a reconciliation of expected Adjusted EBITDA to GAAP net loss for the first quarter or full year 2026 because of the difficulty of estimating certain items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA that cannot be reasonably calculated or predicted without unreasonable efforts. For example, charges related to stock-based compensation and related employer payroll taxes expense require additional inputs, such as the number and value of awards granted, that are not currently ascertainable. |
Conference Call Details
Via will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter fiscal year 2025 results at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (5:30 a.m. Pacific Time) on February 27, 2026. A live audio webcast of the conference call, together with detailed financial information, can be accessed through the company's Investor Relations Web site at investors.ridewithvia.com. Participants who choose to call in to the conference call can do so by dialing (800) 715-9871 or +1 (646) 307-1963 and entering the conference ID: 1199104. A replay of the call will be available and archived via webcast at investors.ridewithvia.com.
About Via
Via is the technology backbone of a modern transportation network. We transform public transportation systems into dynamic networks, based on data and demand. Cities and transit agencies around the world adopt Via’s suite of software and technology-enabled services to replace fragmented legacy systems and consolidate operations. As a result, Via lowers the cost of providing transit, improves the passenger experience, and brings more riders on board. Today, the Via platform is utilized by hundreds of cities across more than 30 countries to create public transportation systems that connect people with jobs, healthcare, and education.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We report certain non-GAAP financial measures, not presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). These non-GAAP financial measures include Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Research and Development expense, Adjusted Sales and Marketing expense, Adjusted General and Administrative expense, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin and Adjusted Net Loss. These measures have limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the Company’s results as reported under GAAP. Because not all companies calculate non-GAAP financial information identically, the presentations herein may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. The Company’s presentation of such measures, which may include adjustments to exclude unusual or non-recurring items, should not be construed as an inference that the Company’s future results will be unaffected by other unusual or non-recurring items. Further, such non-GAAP financial information of the Company should be considered in addition to, and not as superior to or as a substitute for, the historical consolidated financial statements of the Company prepared in accordance with GAAP. We urge you to review the reconciliations of the non-GAAP measures to their directly comparable GAAP financial measures and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.
Safe Harbor/Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws, and that reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, future events, and our future business, financial condition, results of operations, and prospects. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “predict,” “potential,” “believe,” “will likely result,” “expect,” “continue,” “will,” “anticipate,” “seek,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “projection,” “would,” and “outlook,” or the negative version of those words or phrases or other comparable words or phrases of a future or forward-looking nature. These forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact, and are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections about our industry as well as certain assumptions made by management, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and beyond our control. We cannot guarantee that future results reflected in the forward-looking statements will occur. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to the risks and uncertainties described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed in connection with this earnings and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Except to the extent required by law, we do not undertake to update any of the information contained in this press release.
VIA TRANSPORTATION, INC. | |||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
($ in thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 118,909 | $ | 91,684 | $ | 434,337 | $ | 337,630 | |||||||
Cost of revenue (1)(2) | 71,956 | 54,705 | 262,537 | 206,790 | |||||||||||
Gross profit | 46,953 | 36,979 | 171,800 | 130,840 | |||||||||||
Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||
Research and development (1) | 25,138 | 21,363 | 92,352 | 88,987 | |||||||||||
Sales and marketing (1) | 18,591 | 14,767 | 67,423 | 55,484 | |||||||||||
General and administrative (1)(2) | 27,615 | 17,704 | 88,641 | 70,265 | |||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 71,344 | 53,834 | 248,416 | 214,736 | |||||||||||
Operating loss | (24,391 | ) | (16,855 | ) | (76,616 | ) | (83,896 | ) | |||||||
Interest income | 3,335 | 435 | 5,272 | 2,195 | |||||||||||
Interest expense | (371 | ) | (1,871 | ) | (7,343 | ) | (4,291 | ) | |||||||
Loss on extinguishment of convertible notes | — | — | (10,949 | ) | — | ||||||||||
Other income (expense), net | (122 | ) | (298 | ) | (4,204 | ) | (2,670 | ) | |||||||
Loss before provision for income taxes | (21,549 | ) | (18,589 | ) | (93,840 | ) | (88,662 | ) | |||||||
Provision for income taxes | (387 | ) | (309 | ) | (2,521 | ) | (1,890 | ) | |||||||
Net loss | (21,936 | ) | (18,898 | ) | (96,361 | ) | (90,552 | ) | |||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest | — | (112 | ) | — | (271 | ) | |||||||||
Net loss attributable to common stockholders | $ | (21,936 | ) | $ | (18,786 | ) | $ | (96,361 | ) | $ | (90,281 | ) |
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(1) | Includes stock-based compensation and related employer payroll taxes as follows: |
Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
($ in thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||
Cost of revenue | $ | 56 | $ | 58 | $ | 203 | $ | 227 | |||||||
Research and development | 3,540 | 1,721 | 8,626 | 6,583 | |||||||||||
Sales and marketing | 2,895 | 1,286 | 7,340 | 4,023 | |||||||||||
General and administrative | 7,905 | 2,314 | 15,083 | 10,393 | |||||||||||
Total | $ | 14,396 | $ | 5,379 | $ | 31,252 | $ | 21,226 |
(2) | Includes amortization of acquired intangible assets as follows: |
Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
($ in thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||
Cost of revenue | $ | 395 | $ | 612 | $ | 1,593 | $ | 2,441 | |||||||
General and administrative | 690 | 794 | 3,065 | 3,174 | |||||||||||
Total | $ | 1,085 | $ | 1,406 | $ | 4,658 | $ | 5,615 |
VIA TRANSPORTATION, INC. | |||||||
December 31, | December 31, | ||||||
ASSETS | |||||||
CURRENT ASSETS: | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 370,914 | $ | 77,905 | |||
Accounts receivable—net of allowance of $24 and $127 as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively | 81,572 | 73,760 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 17,065 | 11,537 | |||||
Total current assets | 469,551 | 163,202 | |||||
NONCURRENT ASSETS: | |||||||
Restricted cash and cash equivalents | 1,171 | 1,084 | |||||
Property and equipment—net | 13,395 | 11,189 | |||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 18,319 | 15,193 | |||||
Deferred tax assets | 529 | 401 | |||||
Intangible assets—net | 36,025 | 26,324 | |||||
Goodwill | 192,305 | 160,134 | |||||
Other noncurrent assets | 1,800 | 1,242 | |||||
Total noncurrent assets | 263,544 | 215,567 | |||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 733,095 | $ | 378,769 |
VIA TRANSPORTATION, INC. | |||||||
December 31, | December 31, | ||||||
LIABILITIES, CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK, AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) | |||||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | |||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 4,427 | $ | 3,915 | |||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 24,886 | 19,345 | |||||
Operating lease liabilities | 9,749 | 8,307 | |||||
Deferred revenue | 26,893 | 22,644 | |||||
Insurance payables | 15,144 | 12,186 | |||||
Accrued compensation and benefits | 13,136 | 10,152 | |||||
Total current liabilities | 94,235 | 76,549 | |||||
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES: | |||||||
Operating lease liabilities | 9,378 | 7,264 | |||||
Line of credit | — | 35,000 | |||||
Convertible notes | — | 32,035 | |||||
Derivatives liability | — | 18,819 | |||||
Deferred revenue | 1,746 | 1,899 | |||||
Total noncurrent liabilities | 11,124 | 95,017 | |||||
Total liabilities | 105,359 | 171,566 | |||||
CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK, $0.00001 PAR VALUE | — | 1,195,058 | |||||
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT): | |||||||
Preferred stock | — | — | |||||
Common stock | — | — | |||||
Class A common stock | 1 | — | |||||
Class B common stock | — | — | |||||
Class C common stock | — | — | |||||
Additional paid-in capital | 1,811,349 | 109,447 | |||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 7,702 | (1,584 | ) | ||||
Accumulated deficit | (1,191,316 | ) | (1,094,955 | ) | |||
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) attributable to stockholders of Via | 627,736 | (987,092 | ) | ||||
Noncontrolling interest | — | (763 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) | 627,736 | (987,855 | ) | ||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES, CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK, AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) | $ | 733,095 | $ | 378,769 |
VIA TRANSPORTATION, INC. | |||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||
OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (21,936 | ) | $ | (18,898 | ) | $ | (96,361 | ) | $ | (90,552 | ) | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 2,053 | 2,219 | 8,529 | 9,126 | |||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 14,396 | 5,379 | 30,341 | 21,226 | |||||||||||
Provision for deferred taxes | 655 | 32 | (120 | ) | 222 | ||||||||||
Noncash operating lease expense | 2,609 | 1,781 | 9,041 | 6,073 | |||||||||||
Revaluation of warrants liability | — | 1,174 | (2,273 | ) | 4,500 | ||||||||||
Revaluation of convertible notes' embedded derivative feature | — | 370 | 9,312 | 370 | |||||||||||
Amortization of convertible notes' discount | — | 814 | 4,819 | 814 | |||||||||||
Loss on extinguishment of convertible notes | — | — | 10,949 | — | |||||||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable | 6,615 | (5,441 | ) | (1,700 | ) | (15,554 | ) | ||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | (2,058 | ) | (305 | ) | (4,642 | ) | (68 | ) | |||||||
Accounts payable | (1,891 | ) | (4,710 | ) | (324 | ) | (2,709 | ) | |||||||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 1,656 | (185 | ) | 4,156 | 1,552 | ||||||||||
Operating lease liabilities | (1,920 | ) | (1,465 | ) | (8,461 | ) | (6,521 | ) | |||||||
Deferred revenue | 272 | (760 | ) | 359 | 596 | ||||||||||
Accrued compensation and benefits | (299 | ) | 916 | 2,547 | (914 | ) | |||||||||
Insurance payables | (607 | ) | 1,425 | 2,959 | 1,877 | ||||||||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (455 | ) | (17,654 | ) | (30,869 | ) | (69,962 | ) | |||||||
INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||||||||||
Purchase of property and equipment | (326 | ) | (217 | ) | (1,663 | ) | (1,079 | ) | |||||||
Capitalized internal-use software | (1,029 | ) | (876 | ) | (4,251 | ) | (3,372 | ) | |||||||
Acquisitions—net of cash acquired | (39,892 | ) | — | (39,892 | ) | — | |||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (41,247 | ) | (1,093 | ) | (45,806 | ) | (4,451 | ) | |||||||
FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||||||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of Series E convertible preferred stock upon exercise of warrants | — | — | 20,000 | — | |||||||||||
Proceeds from line of credit | — | — | — | 40,000 | |||||||||||
Repayment of line of credit | (25,000 | ) | (5,000 | ) | (35,000 | ) | (5,000 | ) | |||||||
Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes | — | 42,500 | 7,500 | 42,500 | |||||||||||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 3,794 | 1,576 | 13,746 | 2,828 | |||||||||||
Proceeds from initial public offering, net of underwriting discounts and commissions | 58,543 | — | 366,414 | — | |||||||||||
Payments of initial public offering costs | (2,961 | ) | — | (4,012 | ) | — | |||||||||
Payment of issuance fees | — | (50 | ) | (322 | ) | (50 | ) | ||||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 34,376 | 39,026 | 368,326 | 80,278 | |||||||||||
EFFECT OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE ON CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 119 | (658 | ) | 1,445 | (477 | ) | |||||||||
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | (7,207 | ) | 19,621 | 293,096 | 5,388 | ||||||||||
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—Beginning of period | 379,292 | 59,368 | 78,989 | 73,601 | |||||||||||
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—End of period | $ | 372,085 | $ | 78,989 | $ | 372,085 | $ | 78,989 |
VIA TRANSPORTATION, INC.
GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION
Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Margin
Adjusted Gross Profit represents gross profit excluding stock-based compensation and related employer payroll taxes and amortization of acquired intangibles. Adjusted Gross Margin represents Adjusted Gross Profit as a percentage of revenue.
Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
($ in thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||
Gross profit | $ | 46,953 | $ | 36,979 | $ | 171,800 | $ | 130,840 | |||||||
Gross profit margin | 39% | 40% | 40% | 39% | |||||||||||
Stock-based compensation and related employer payroll taxes | 56 | 58 | 203 | 227 | |||||||||||
Amortization of acquired intangibles (1) | 395 | 612 | 1,593 | 2,441 | |||||||||||
Adjusted Gross Profit | $ | 47,404 | $ | 37,649 | $ | 173,596 | $ | 133,508 | |||||||
Adjusted Gross Margin | 40% | 41% | 40% | 40% |
(1) | Amortization of acquired intangibles includes developed technology resulting from our acquisitions of Remix, Citymapper and Downtowner. |
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin
Adjusted EBITDA represents net loss excluding certain items that we do not consider indicative of our ongoing business performance: interest income, interest expense, loss on extinguishment of convertible notes, provision for income taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation and related employer payroll taxes, other (income) expense, net, which consists primarily of changes in the fair value of derivatives and foreign currency transaction gains and losses, and other non-recurring or non-cash items impacting net income (loss) such as patent litigation costs related to the RideCo litigation (a patent litigation in which Via won a trial in January 2025), and transaction costs related to our IPO and historical M&A activity. Adjusted EBITDA Margin represents Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue.
Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
($ in thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (21,936 | ) | $ | (18,898 | ) | $ | (96,361 | ) | $ | (90,552 | ) | |||
Interest Income | (3,335 | ) | (435 | ) | (5,272 | ) | (2,195 | ) | |||||||
Interest expense | 371 | 1,871 | 7,343 | 4,291 | |||||||||||
Loss on extinguishment of convertible notes | — | — | 10,949 | — | |||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 387 | 309 | 2,521 | 1,890 | |||||||||||
Other (income) expense, net (1) | 122 | 298 | 4,204 | 2,670 | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization (2) | 1,460 | 1,819 | 6,264 | 7,530 | |||||||||||
Stock-based compensation and related employer payroll taxes | 14,396 | 5,379 | 31,252 | 21,226 | |||||||||||
Patent litigation costs (3) | 311 | 398 | 2,909 | 310 | |||||||||||
Transaction costs (4) | 840 | 353 | 2,797 | 438 | |||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (7,384 | ) | $ | (8,906 | ) | $ | (33,394 | ) | $ | (54,392 | ) | |||
Net loss margin | (18 | )% | (21 | )% | (22 | )% | (27 | )% | |||||||
Adjusted EBITDA Margin | (6 | )% | (10 | )% | (8 | )% | (16 | )% |
(1) | Other income (expense) consists primarily of non-cash losses relating to the change in the fair value of warrants to purchase convertible preferred stock, which were exercised in February 2025 and the convertible notes embedded derivative feature. | |
(2) | Excludes amortization of internal-use software. | |
(3) | Patent Litigation costs relate to the RideCo litigation in which Via won a trial in January 2025 and defending the verdict on appeals. | |
(4) | Transaction costs include nonrecurring costs incurred in relation to our IPO and business combinations. |
Adjusted operating expenses
Adjusted Research and Development expense, Adjusted Sales and Marketing expense and Adjusted General and Administrative Expense represent the respective GAAP measures excluding certain items that we do not consider indicative of our ongoing business performance: depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation and related employer payroll taxes, and other non-recurring items such as patent litigation costs related to the RideCo litigation (a patent litigation in which Via won a trial in January 2025), and transaction costs related to our IPO and historical M&A activity.
Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
($ in thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||
GAAP research and development expense | $ | 25,138 | $ | 21,363 | $ | 92,352 | $ | 88,987 | |||||||
Depreciation | (118 | ) | (147 | ) | (513 | ) | (795 | ) | |||||||
Stock-based compensation and related employer payroll taxes | (3,540 | ) | (1,721 | ) | (8,626 | ) | (6,583 | ) | |||||||
Transaction costs (1) | (162 | ) | — | (351 | ) | — | |||||||||
Adjusted Research and Development expense | $ | 21,318 | $ | 19,495 | $ | 82,862 | $ | 81,609 | |||||||
GAAP sales and marketing expense | $ | 18,591 | $ | 14,767 | $ | 67,423 | $ | 55,484 | |||||||
Stock-based compensation and related employer payroll taxes | (2,895 | ) | (1,286 | ) | (7,340 | ) | (4,023 | ) | |||||||
Transaction costs (1) | (60 | ) | — | (373 | ) | — | |||||||||
Adjusted Sales and Marketing expense | $ | 15,636 | $ | 13,481 | $ | 59,710 | $ | 51,461 | |||||||
GAAP general and administrative expense | $ | 27,615 | $ | 17,704 | $ | 88,641 | $ | 70,265 | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | (947 | ) | (1,064 | ) | (4,158 | ) | (4,312 | ) | |||||||
Stock-based compensation and related employer payroll taxes | (7,905 | ) | (2,314 | ) | (15,083 | ) | (10,393 | ) | |||||||
Patent litigation costs (2) | (311 | ) | (398 | ) | (2,909 | ) | (310 | ) | |||||||
Transaction costs (1) | (618 | ) | (353 | ) | (2,073 | ) | (438 | ) | |||||||
Adjusted General and Administrative expense | $ | 17,834 | $ | 13,575 | $ | 64,418 | $ | 54,812 |
(1) | Transaction costs include nonrecurring costs incurred in relation to our IPO and business combinations. | |
(2) | Patent Litigation costs relate to the RideCo litigation in which Via won a trial in January 2025 and defending the verdict on appeals. |
Adjusted Net Loss
Adjusted Net Loss represents net loss excluding certain items that we do not consider indicative of our ongoing business performance: amortization of discount on convertible notes, loss on extinguishment of convertible notes, changes in the fair value of derivatives, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation and related employer payroll taxes, and other non-recurring or non-cash items impacting net loss such as patent litigation costs related to the RideCo litigation (a patent litigation in which Via won a trial in January 2025), transaction costs related to our IPO and historical M&A activity, and other income related to employee retention credit under the CARES Act.
Three Months Ended December 31, | Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
($ in thousands) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||
GAAP net loss | $ | (21,936 | ) | $ | (18,898 | ) | $ | (96,361 | ) | $ | (90,552 | ) | |||
Amortization of discount on convertible notes | — | 800 | 4,819 | 800 | |||||||||||
Loss on extinguishment of convertible notes | — | — | 10,949 | — | |||||||||||
Revaluation of warrants liability | — | 1,174 | (2,273 | ) | 4,500 | ||||||||||
Revaluation of convertible notes embedded derivative feature | — | 370 | 9,312 | 370 | |||||||||||
Employee retention credit | (231 | ) | (1,857 | ) | (2,483 | ) | (1,857 | ) | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization (1) | 1,460 | 1,819 | 6,264 | 7,530 | |||||||||||
Stock-based compensation and related employer payroll taxes | 14,396 | 5,379 | 31,252 | 21,226 | |||||||||||
Patent litigation costs (2) | 311 | 398 | 2,909 | 310 | |||||||||||
Transaction costs (3) | 840 | 353 | 2,797 | 438 | |||||||||||
Provision for income tax benefit of adjustments | 364 | 198 | 950 | 784 | |||||||||||
Adjusted Net Loss | $ | (4,796 | ) | $ | (10,264 | ) | $ | (31,865 | ) | $ | (56,451 | ) |
(1) | Excludes amortization of internal-use software. | |
(2) | Patent Litigation costs relate to the RideCo litigation in which Via won a trial in January 2025 and defending the verdict on appeals. | |
(3) | Transaction costs include nonrecurring costs incurred in relation to our IPO and business combinations. |
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