AI-extracted from the 10-Q filed 2026-08-10 — Q2 FY2026 (quarter ended June 30, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.
Life360 revenue grew 38% YoY to $159.0M, powered by a 315% surge in advertising revenue from the Nativo acquisition, while operating income slipped slightly negative as opex outpaced revenue growth.
Biggest Revenue Drivers
Subscription revenue$115.6M+31% YoY
27% growth in Paying Circles and 18% growth in total subscriptions, plus a 5% ARPPC uplift
Advertising revenue$22.0M+315% YoY
Primarily a $14.1M increase in managed advertising, largely attributable to the Nativo acquisition
Biggest Revenue Drivers
Total revenue: $159.0M+38% YoY
Subscription revenue$115.6M+31% YoY
27% growth in Paying Circles and 18% growth in total subscriptions, plus a 5% ARPPC uplift
Advertising revenue$22.0M+315% YoY
Primarily a $14.1M increase in managed advertising, largely attributable to the Nativo acquisition
Other revenue$11.6M+25% YoY
$1.6M increase in data revenue from user growth and $0.7M increase in partnership revenue
Hardware revenue$9.8M-20% YoY
Driven by an 18% decrease in net hardware units shipped
Largest Expense Items
Sales and marketing$52.3M+35% YoY
Higher personnel/stock-based comp and intangible amortization from Nativo, plus increased Channel Partner commissions
Research and development$47.4M+47% YoY
Personnel and stock-based compensation costs including Nativo, plus technology expenses from company growth
General and administrative$27.2M+57% YoY
Personnel-related and stock-based compensation costs and technology expenses attributable to company growth
Total cost of revenue$32.1M+29% YoY
Cost of advertising revenue rose sharply on traffic acquisition and technology/hosting costs tied to Nativo
Margins: Gross margin rose to 80% from 78% YoY as subscription margin improved to 87%, but advertising gross margin fell to 57% from 90% due to Nativo integration costs; operating margin turned slightly negative as opex growth (43%) outpaced revenue growth (38%).
Watch Items from the Filing
Apple (Channel Partner) accounted for 50% of Q2 revenue and Google for 19%, creating significant platform concentration risk.
Advertising gross margin fell to 57% from 90% a year ago as the Nativo acquisition brought lower-margin ad revenue into the mix.
Board authorized a $225.0M share repurchase program in May 2026; $211.8M remained available as of June 30, 2026 after $13.2M repurchased.
Ninth Circuit ruled in Life360's favor compelling arbitration in the Tile tracker stalking class action; the certiorari deadline passed without a petition being filed.
$320.0M of 0.00% convertible senior notes due 2030 remain outstanding, with an estimated fair value of $337.7M as of June 30, 2026.
AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.
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