Zedge reports $3.7M Emojipedia impairment as Google, AI platforms bypass site; launches DataSeeds B2B

Filed June 12, 2026 · Period ending April 30, 2026 · Compared to 10-Q Jun 13, 2025 · ~2 min read

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  Google's September 2025 search update and AI platforms (ChatGPT, Claude) now return emoji results directly, bypassing Emojipedia. Company recorded $3.7M impairment charge in Q2 FY2026 as traffic and revenue collapsed. Emojipedia MAU fell 38% year-over-year to 6.8M.

  MD&A: Emojipedia impairment verify on EDGAR →
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  Company launched DataSeeds.AI, a B2B business selling ethically-sourced, rights-cleared multimodal datasets (image, video, audio) to AI developers. Revenue reported under GuruShots segment. Represents strategic pivot to monetize creator content library beyond consumer apps.

  MD&A: DataSeeds.AI launch verify on EDGAR →
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  Zedge initiated quarterly cash dividends in fiscal 2026, reversing prior no-dividend policy. Three dividends declared: $0.016/share (Oct, Jan), increased to $0.02/share (Mar). Total nine-month dividends: $677K. Signals capital allocation shift toward shareholder returns.

  MD&A: Dividend program verify on EDGAR →