Key Highlights

  • Global Revenue rose 2% and billings increased 6% in the third quarter of 2026.
  • The loss from continuing operations narrowed to $0.8 million from a substantially larger loss a year earlier.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was positive $14.7 million, compared with about $17 million a year earlier.
  • Operating cash outflow from continuing operations was $43.2 million.

Groupon, Inc. (NASDAQ:GRPN) reported third-quarter 2026 global revenue growth of 2% and billings growth of 6%.

Revenue and Billings

Global revenue increased 2% year over year, while billings grew faster at 6%.

The company operates a local commerce marketplace that connects consumers with discounted deals from merchants. The two growth rates together describe a Business whose gross transaction activity has grown modestly, with a slightly slower rise in the revenue the company keeps.

Losses and Adjusted Profitability

The loss from continuing operations was $0.8 million for the quarter, down from a substantially larger loss in the prior-year period.

Cash Flow Pressure

Operating cash outflow from continuing operations was $43.2 million for the quarter, and free Cash Flow was negative by roughly $45 million.

Groupon operates a marketplace that connects local merchants with consumers through discounted offers across several service categories. The company's revenue is recognized net of amounts paid to merchants, which is why the growth in billings of 6% can differ from the growth in revenue of 2%.

Free cash flow is a measure of the cash a business generates after Capital spending.

Final Word

Groupon's third quarter shows modest revenue and billings growth, a narrower GAAP loss and positive adjusted EBITDA.