Small Q2 Losses for Audible

By Carmen 

Audiobook publisher Audible announced its second quarter results, reporting consolidated second quarter net revenues of $25.9 million, up 36% over the $19.1 million reported in the second quarter of 2006 and 3% over $25.3 million in the first quarter of 2007. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $2.1 million, up from $113,000 EBITDA reported in the second quarter of 2006 and $1.0 million in the first quarter of 2007. Net loss for the second quarter of 2007 was ($125,000), or $(0.01) per share, a decrease from the net loss of ($2.2) million, or $(0.09) per share reported in the second quarter of 2006, and ($1.2) million or $(0.05) per share in the first quarter of 2007.

“During the second quarter of 2007 our continued focus on acquiring higher value AudibleListener members produced stellar results. We served them with superior listening, while offering targeted customer communications and consistent customer support,” noted Donald Katz, CEO and Chairman, Audible, Inc. “We are pleased to have achieved a quarter that demonstrates our commitment to profitable growth.”