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FY2027 · fiscal year ending 2027-12-31 · fmp
IZEA Worldwide Inc (IZEA)
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The long-term thesis, the evidence coming in, and the environment around it. Thesis dated Jul 8, 2026.
Next-FY EPS estimate change · 30 days
0.11 → 0.11 EPS · FY ending Dec 31, 2027 · 1 analyst
One observable signal. This measures changing earnings expectations, not the probability of a gain or loss.
Change in the same fiscal period’s mean EPS estimate from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 5, 2026: (new ÷ prior − 1). Contributor count changed from 1 to 1; this is not the number of analysts revising. The ±10% axis is a display range.
The EPS and P/E reference is not available for IZEA yet.
| Measure / period | Management expectations | Analyst expectations |
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Management figures unavailable.
Current consensus figures unavailable.
4 published thesis conditions, with dated milestones shown separately.
| Key Factor | Why It Matters | Current Status | Break Condition | Latest Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Free cash flow yield improves from negative | A supporting condition in IZEA Worldwide Inc's published investment case. The stated target is >0% FCF yield. | Broken | FCF yield remains negative beyond next 4 quarters | Valuation inputs unavailable A completed valuation measurement is required. Date unavailableLast status assessment Nov 5, 2026Compare required operating outcomesCompare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. |
Compare these dated observations with the operating requirements above
FY2027 · fiscal year ending 2027-12-31 · fmp
The evidence, the remaining questions, and what comes next
No recovery evidence is reported in the available driver assessments.
Nov 11, 2026
Look for updated results and guidance against the published targets, plus direct evidence for unresolved drivers.
Observed price history; separate from operating scenarios
The weekly editorial context below is a separate assessment from the dated monitor evidence above. Recovery observations do not automatically change the published thesis. Unverified outside influences are hypotheses, not measured driver evidence.
This is a speculative turnaround, not a proven durable compounder. The thesis is in a watch state: management is stable, but recent financial performance is weak and the business remains loss-making.
IZEA carries a premium versus peers, while the valuation model’s expectations gap is negative, meaning expectations appear demanding relative to its fundamentals. The priced-in assessment is tagged justified, with low fragility, but confidence in the valuation model is medium.
Near term, revenue and Managed Services bookings are under pressure, even as expenses have fallen; operating income remained negative in Q2 2026. Enterprise-focused growth has not yet shown clear financial delivery, while share repurchases have continued. The next results carry added uncertainty because recent earnings surprises have been erratic.
Over the next few quarters, the central question is whether enterprise wins can lift revenue and bookings while cost discipline narrows losses. A guidance cut would add a meaningful negative signal. Fed rate cuts or continued strength from sector bellwethers could provide a favorable backdrop, but would not resolve the company’s execution challenge.
Over a 1 to 3 year view, IZEA’s thesis depends on a shift from cost reductions to sustained revenue progress and improved operating results. For now, weak fundamentals and high risk keep the long-term thesis unproven. Not investment advice.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
| A primary condition in IZEA Worldwide Inc's published investment case. The stated target is >0 EPS. |
| Broken |
| EPS remains negative or declines further in FY27 |
Direct metric needs a verified mapping The published measure or accounting basis is not supported by an exact source binding. Date unavailableLast status assessment Nov 5, 2026Compare required operating outcomesCompare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. |
Revenue growth of about 27% next year | Analysts expect about 27% revenue growth next year. | Intact | YoY revenue growth falls below ~27% in FY27 | Direct metric needs a verified mapping The published measure or accounting basis is not supported by an exact source binding. Date unavailableLast status assessment Nov 5, 2026Compare required operating outcomesCompare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. |
Effective execution of share buyback program | The company announced a share buyback in May 2026. | Intact | Buyback program is canceled or materially delayed | Buyback active (May-Nov 2026) IZEA authorized Ladenburg to buy shares starting May 18, 2026, terminating Nov 13, 2026. Nov 5, 2026Last status assessment Nov 5, 2026Compare required operating outcomesCompare scope, accounting basis and period before treating this evidence as progress against an annual requirement. |
Stored thesis · Jul 8, 2026. Latest Evidence uses source-matched measurements where available, alongside the last thesis-monitor assessment. Source periods and assessment dates are shown separately. A new measurement does not automatically change the published status or verify an older target.
$0.11 → $0.11 · observed estimates
$0.04B → $0.04B · observed estimates
One fiscal period and provider throughout. At least five contributors are required for each plotted metric; missing coverage stays a gap. Axes show the observed range. Counts measure coverage, not revisions.
| Snapshot | EPS | Revenue | EPS / revenue analysts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-07-25 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-07-26 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-07-27 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-07-28 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-07-29 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-07-30 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-07-31 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-08-01 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-08-02 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-08-03 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-08-04 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-08-05 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-08-06 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-08-07 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-08-08 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-08-09 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-08-10 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-08-12 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-08-13 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-08-14 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-08-15 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-08-16 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-08-17 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-08-18 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-08-19 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-08-20 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-08-21 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-08-22 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-08-23 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-08-24 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-08-25 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-08-26 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-08-27 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-08-28 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-08-29 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-08-30 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-09-01 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-09-02 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-09-03 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-09-04 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-09-05 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-09-06 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-09-07 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-09-08 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-09-09 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-09-10 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-09-11 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-09-12 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-09-13 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-09-14 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-09-15 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-09-16 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-09-17 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-09-18 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-09-19 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-09-20 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-09-21 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-09-22 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-09-23 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-09-24 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-09-25 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-09-26 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-09-27 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-09-28 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-09-29 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-09-30 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-10-01 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-10-02 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-10-03 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-10-04 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-10-05 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-10-06 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-10-07 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-10-08 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-10-09 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-10-10 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-10-11 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-10-12 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-10-13 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-10-14 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-10-15 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-10-16 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-10-17 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-10-18 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-10-19 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-10-20 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-10-21 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-10-22 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-10-23 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-10-24 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-10-25 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-10-26 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-10-27 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-10-28 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-10-29 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-10-30 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-10-31 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-11-01 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-11-02 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-11-03 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-11-04 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
| 2026-11-05 | $0.11 | $42,500,000 | 1 / 1 |
Revenue and EPS estimates track expectations. They are not delivered results or like-for-like proof of a required annual path.
Latest: 1 Buy / Strong Buy · 0 Hold · 0 Sell / Strong Sell
Recent actions · Oct 7–Nov 5 · 0 recorded
Individual price-target observations are unavailable.
0 raises · 0 cuts · 0 unchanged · 0 without a comparable prior
Oct 7, 2026–Nov 5, 2026. Each firm's latest positive target is paired only with its immediately prior positive target from the same provider, at most 180 days earlier. Unmatched observations have one dot; conflicting observations are not compared.
3 of 4 published conditions remain under pressure or need verification. The next results need to address those conditions.
The dated weekly assessment and its assumptions are available in Read detailed Outlook.