Buzzfeed, INC

Market Movers (8-K)

NASDAQ
BuzzFeed, Inc. announced its Q2 2026 financial results, reporting a 21.8% year-over-year revenue decline and an increased net loss, alongside a shift from positive to negative Adjusted EBITDA.
Worse than expected
NASDAQ
BuzzFeed, Inc. is implementing a significant workforce reduction of approximately 35% to reduce operating expenses and advance its path to profitability.
NASDAQ
BuzzFeed, Inc. announced the appointment of Stanley E. Washington as an independent director to its Board, effective July 16, 2026, while Greg Coleman resigned from the Board.
Capital raise
NASDAQ
BuzzFeed Inc. has terminated its London office lease early, incurring a fee but expecting significant long-term savings, and has repaid $7.5 million in debt.
NASDAQ
BuzzFeed, Inc. successfully re-elected two Class II directors and ratified its independent accounting firm at the 2026 annual meeting.
NASDAQ
BuzzFeed, Inc. announced the closing of a transaction where Allen Family Digital, LLC acquired approximately 51% of the Company's outstanding shares, with Byron Allen assuming the role of Chairman and CEO.
Capital raise

Quarterly Earnings (10-Q)

NASDAQ
BuzzFeed reports a 12% revenue drop and increased net loss, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern, while announcing a $120 million capital raise and CEO transition to Byron Allen.
Worse than expected
Delay expected
Capital raise
NASDAQ
BuzzFeed, Inc. reported a significant net loss and revenue decline in Q3 2025, driven by decreased advertising and content revenue, despite ongoing cost-saving measures and strategic divestitures.
Worse than expected
Capital raise
NASDAQ
BuzzFeed, Inc. reports increased revenue and improved Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025, resolving prior going concern doubts through debt refinancing and ongoing cost-cutting measures.
Better than expected
Capital raise
NASDAQ
BuzzFeed, Inc. reports a net loss of $12.5 million for Q1 2025 while addressing going concern uncertainties and exploring financing options.
Worse than expected
Capital raise
NASDAQ
BuzzFeed Inc. reported a mixed third quarter with revenue growth offset by ongoing losses and significant concerns about its ability to repay outstanding convertible notes.
Capital raise
Worse than expected
NASDAQ
BuzzFeed Inc. reported a decrease in revenue for the second quarter of 2024, alongside a net loss, as the company continues to navigate a strategic shift and challenging macroeconomic conditions.
Worse than expected
Capital raise

Annual Reports (10-K)

NASDAQ
BuzzFeed, Inc. reported a significant net loss and cash burn for 2025, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern, while also receiving a Nasdaq delisting notice.
Worse than expected
Delay expected
Capital raise
NASDAQ
BuzzFeed, Inc.'s 2024 10-K filing reveals a strategic pivot towards programmatic advertising and affiliate commerce after divesting Complex Networks and First We Feast, amidst ongoing efforts to manage costs and navigate a challenging digital media landscape.
Worse than expected
Capital raise
NASDAQ
BuzzFeed has licensed its UK operations, including the BuzzFeed, Tasty, and HuffPost brands, to Independent Digital News and Media Limited in a five-year deal.

Insider Trading (Form 4)

NASDAQ
Terence Hill, a Director of BuzzFeed, Inc., received 156,250 shares of common stock on July 21, 2026.
NASDAQ
Sydnie Karras, a Director of BuzzFeed, Inc., received 156,250 shares of common stock on July 21, 2026.
NASDAQ
Adam Rothstein, a Director of BuzzFeed, Inc., received 121,527 shares of common stock on July 21, 2026.
NASDAQ
Stanley Eric Washington, a Director of BuzzFeed, Inc., received 156,250 shares of common stock on July 21, 2026.
NASDAQ
Eric Gould, a Director of BuzzFeed, Inc., received 156,250 shares of common stock on July 21, 2026.
NASDAQ
Janet L Rolle, a Director of BuzzFeed, Inc., received 86,805 shares of common stock on July 21, 2026.

Proxy Statements (Def-14A)

NASDAQ
BuzzFeed Inc. has issued its proxy statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, detailing proposals for director elections and the ratification of its independent auditor.
NASDAQ
BuzzFeed, Inc. has filed a definitive proxy statement with the SEC.
NASDAQ
BuzzFeed is asking shareholders to approve an amendment to its 2021 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares available and extend the plan's term.
Worse than expected
NASDAQ
BuzzFeed, Inc. has filed a definitive proxy statement with the SEC, indicating upcoming shareholder actions.
NASDAQ
BuzzFeed is asking stockholders to approve a reverse stock split to boost its share price and maintain its Nasdaq listing.
Worse than expected
NASDAQ
BuzzFeed is asking stockholders to approve a reverse stock split to boost its share price and maintain its Nasdaq listing.
Worse than expected

Schedule 13D - Activist Investments

NASDAQ
Allen Family Digital has acquired a 52.4% controlling stake in BuzzFeed, Inc. through a $120 million stock purchase agreement.
Capital raise
NASDAQ
Edge One Capital Management and Varun Gupta have filed an exit amendment to their Schedule 13D following dilution of their stake in BuzzFeed, Inc. to 2.54%.
Capital raise
NASDAQ
Jonah Peretti and John S. Johnson III file an exit Schedule 13D following the dilution of their ownership stake below 5% due to a 40 million share issuance to Allen Family Digital.
Capital raise
NASDAQ
Vivek Ramaswamy has fully divested his stake in BuzzFeed, Inc. through the sale of over 3.1 million shares and warrants.
NASDAQ
BuzzFeed, Inc. has entered into a $120 million stock purchase agreement with Allen Family Digital, LLC, resulting in a change of control and leadership transition.
Capital raise
NASDAQ
New Enterprise Associates (NEA) has significantly reduced its beneficial ownership in BuzzFeed, Inc., through a combination of open market sales and a share repurchase agreement, falling below the 5% reporting threshold.
Worse than expected

Schedule 13G - Passive Investments

NASDAQ
Inventive Sino Limited and Zhenhua Wang have filed a Schedule 13G reporting a 4.7% beneficial ownership stake in BuzzFeed Inc.
NASDAQ
Inventive Sino Limited and Zhenhua Wang have filed a Schedule 13G disclosing a 5.6% beneficial ownership stake in BuzzFeed, Inc.
NASDAQ
LMR Partners and its affiliates have reported beneficial ownership of 2,444,027 shares of BuzzFeed Inc. Class A Common Stock, representing 6.3% of the outstanding shares.
NASDAQ
A group of Hearst entities, including Hearst Communications Inc. and The Hearst Family Trust, have fully divested their entire beneficial ownership of BuzzFeed, Inc. Class A Common Stock.