Is Reddit A Good Buy The Dip Candidate?

Key takeaways

Investors are keen to understand Reddit's growth potential amidst AI challenges and increased competition.
Advertising revenue remains the strongest part of Reddit's business model despite emerging AI opportunities.
A shift in user metrics could have implications for investor confidence and growth tracking.
High stock-based compensation remains a concern, affecting overall revenue and profitability.
Valuation assessments suggest examining potential growth rates closely to determine Reddit's investment viability.

Summary

Transitioning from Pinterest to Reddit

In April 2025, the hosts made a strategic decision to reduce their investment in Pinterest and instead invest in Reddit, analyzing its potential two years post-IPO. The discussion revolves around Reddit's ability to thrive amidst the challenges posed by AI and the competitiveness of the digital advertising landscape.

AI Licensing and Revenue Metrics

The podcast outlines Reddit’s advertisement revenue, which exceeds two billion, while its AI licensing remains a smaller fraction. Despite the hype surrounding AI advancements, the primary revenue driver continues to be advertising, exceeding historical growth rates.

User Engagement and Concerns

The hosts express concern over changing metrics, specifically the shift from tracking logged-in versus logged-out users, which could signal a possible slowdown in user growth. They explore the implications of this shift and its effect on investor confidence.

Challenges with Stock-Based Compensation and Free Cash Flow

The podcast delves into the issue of stock-based compensation, which currently takes up a significant percentage of Reddit’s revenue. There's optimism regarding free cash flow growth but cautiousness due to high compensation costs and potential revenue deceleration.

Valuation and Future Prospects

An analysis of Reddit's valuation based on a reverse DCF calculation is presented. A fair valuation range is discussed in relation to the current stock price, indicating whether Reddit's expected growth is achievable and if it makes a viable investment.

Show notes

In April 2025, we made a strategic move to trim our Pinterest position and buy into Reddit. Now, two years into its life as a public company, we’re looking at the data: Can Reddit survive the AI software apocalypse and clear the high growth hurdle the market is pricing in?
We break down Reddit’s 2025 year-end performance, including a staggering 70% year-over-year revenue growth. However, beneath the surface, there are concerns—from the sunset of key user metrics to stock-based compensation that currently eats up 16% of revenue.
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Chapters:0:00 — Why We Swapped Pinterest for Reddit 1:02 — AI Licensing: The "Sidecar" Business Model 2:15 — Revenue Breakdown: Ads vs. Data Licensing 3:20 — Scaling the Network Effect & International Growth 4:01 — The Metric Shift5:10 — Q1 2026 Outlook: 53% Growth? 6:30 — Stock-Based Compensation & Dilution 8:40 — The $1 Billion Buyback Program 9:45 — Reverse DCF: Calculating Reddit's Fair Value
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