---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001805833-25-000013"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SST"
cik: "0001805833"
company_name: "System1, Inc."
filed_at: "2025-11-05T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T00:22:31.277579+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# System1 Q3 revenue down 31% to $61.6M; net loss improves 28%; no Q4 guidance due to Google changes

## Summary
- Revenue $61.6M (-31% YoY); GAAP net loss $22.0M (improved 28% YoY).
- Adjusted gross profit margin rose to 59% (from 42%) as Products segment became majority of gross profit.
- Adjusted EBITDA $9.9M (-4% YoY); operating expenses reduced via AI automation.
- No Q4 guidance due to uncertainty from Google product changes and broader ad demand volatility.
- Company pursuing recovery from a traffic partner for invalid traffic; independent verification supports claim.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001805833-25-000013
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SST
- cik: 0001805833
- company_name: System1, Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-11-05T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1805833/000180583325000013/0001805833-25-000013-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1805833/000180583325000013/sst-20251105.htm

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