LBG Media plc, the Manchester-based online publisher of LADbible and other brands for a young adult demographic, said its revenue and profit for the year to September 30, 2025, were in line with market expectations, as it made “excellent progress” in the US.
LBG reported “double-digit revenue growth and continued profit growth” with revenue of £92.2 million, up 10% at constant currency, and adjusted EBITDA of £25.2 million, up 3%.
“In the UK, this was against a tough prior-year comparator, as previously announced, with the men’s football European Championships generating approximately £3.5m of revenue in FY24 and higher national insurance for UK employees adding additional cost …” said the firm.
In its FY26 outlook, LBG Media said: “ … we are seeing increasing client engagement levels and a strong pipeline for FY26 in our UK and U.S. Direct markets.
“The Board remains confident of the growth outlook for FY26, reflecting LBG Media’s appeal to young adults through relevant and engaging content on premium digital platforms.
“Global blue-chip brands are attracted to our model, which is driving a healthy pipeline for global brands in the U.S. and the UK. Our net cash position and cash generation supports selective acquisitions where we see a compelling strategic fit.”
LBG Media CEO Solly Solomou said: “2025 was an important step forward for us as we build a scalable, compounding model that drives predictable revenue growth.
“This is centred around our market leadership with young adults, AI and data advantage, repeatable IP and our U.S. platform. We have made excellent progress in the U.S., the world’s largest advertising market which is a multiplier for our growth. We now have 3 clients in the U.S. exceeding $1m revenues with a healthy pipeline of near-term opportunities.
“We are accelerating our investment to make the most of our healthy pipeline and the opportunity from major brands who are looking to our scale, content and appeal to reach young adults.
“Our strong cash generation supports this investment and also selective add-on acquisitions where we see a compelling strategic fit. Our positive momentum in our Direct revenue streams, progress in the U.S., strong pipeline and audience engagement support the Board’s confidence of further progress in FY26.”