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Analyst Note: DSP (Viant Technology Inc.)

Date: 2026-06-13 Subject: Structural Setup Analysis & Business Fundamentals

1. Structural Readiness

• Conservative Entry: $13.60
• Current Price: $11.24
• Extension: -17.4% vs. conservative entry.
• Breakout Level: $13.60 (Conservative).

2. Thesis Layer

As of 2026-06-13, there is no named secular thesis attached to this setup in the StoryStocks framework. This is a TACTICAL, setup-led name. The conviction must be derived strictly from the quality of the structural setup (the coil formation) and the underlying business fundamentals provided in the evidence. No macro or thematic thesis should be invented to support the trade; the trade is on the execution of the setup and the company's operational performance.

3. Business Fundamentals

Viant Technology Inc. operates as a provider of advanced advertising technology solutions, specifically focusing on programmatic advertising.

• Core Product: The company utilizes a cloud-based Demand Side Platform (DSP) that enables the programmatic purchase of advertising inventory. This platform allows marketers and agencies to centralize planning, buying, and measurement across channels including Connected TV (CTV), streaming audio, digital out-of-home, mobile, and desktop.
• Recent Performance & Guidance:
• Revenue Growth: In Q1 2026, revenue increased by 25% year-over-year to $17.9 million (E12). For the full fiscal year 2025, revenue was $344.2 million, up 19.0% from 2024 (E21).
• Q2 2026 Guidance: Management expects Q2 2026 revenue to be between $98.5 million and $101.5 million, representing a 28% year-over-year increase at the midpoint (E1).
• Profitability: Non-GAAP net income for Q1 2026 was $5.6 million, a 99% increase year-over-year (E13). Adjusted EBITDA for the same period was $9.8 million, up 81% (E14).
• Strategic Acquisitions: On May 1, 2026, the company closed the acquisition of TVision, a television measurement provider, to enhance its ability to quantify the value of linear TV and CTV inventory (E6).
• Customer Base: The company reports a "largest sales pipeline in company history" (E8). New flagship customers, including Molson Coors and WHOOP, went live in Q1 and are scaling spend (E4). CTV now accounts for over 50% of total platform spend, the highest mix on record (E5).
• Industry Context: The U.S. programmatic advertising market is projected to grow from $158.8 billion in 2024 to $225.3 billion in 2027 (E19). CTV ad spending is expected to reach $38.0 billion in 2026 (E20).

4. Archetype and Conviction

• Archetype: Growth Leader.
• Fit: The company demonstrates double-digit revenue growth (25% in Q1, 28% expected in Q2), accelerating profitability (99% net income growth), and expanding margins. The acquisition of TVision and the shift of ad spend to CTV align with a growth narrative rather than a value recovery or cyclical play.
• Valuation & Financials:
• Forward consensus EPS for FY1 is $0.335 and FY2 is $0.48 (E35).
• The company has moved from losses in 2023 to consistent profitability in 2024 and 2025 (E22).
• Conviction Stack:
• Thesis Strength: Low (Tactical only, no macro thesis).
• Evidence Quality: High. Multiple primary sources (earnings transcripts, 10-K/10-Q filings) confirm strong top-line and bottom-line growth, successful integration of TVision, and a robust pipeline.
• Structural Quality: High. The ATR at the potential breakout point was 5.9% (High), indicating a strong structural move. Current ATR is 7.0% (Very High), suggesting elevated volatility which requires careful position sizing but indicates active market interest.
• Rerating Potential: Moderate to High, contingent on the successful scaling of the new customer base (Molson Coors, WHOOP) and the full financial incorporation of TVision.

5. Invalidations, Strengtheners, and Gaps

• Strengtheners: A daily close above the conservative entry of $13.60 would confirm the breakout, transitioning the coil to "Confirmed-Active." Continued sequential acceleration in contribution ex-TAC (as guided for the back half of 2026) would further strengthen the fundamental case.
• Gaps in Evidence:
• Integration Risk: While the acquisition of TVision is closed, the specific financial impact of this acquisition on Q2 margins and the full-year outlook is only qualitatively described ("incorporation of TVision into our financials"). Quantitative breakdown of the acquisition's contribution to the $98.5M-$101.5M guidance is not explicitly detailed in the provided evidence.
• Customer Concentration: While new customers are named, the evidence does not quantify the revenue contribution of Molson Coors and WHOOP relative to the total $100M+ quarterly run rate.
• Macro Sensitivity: The evidence cites industry growth but does not explicitly detail the company's specific exposure to potential macroeconomic headwinds in the advertising sector for the remainder of 2026.

PRIVATE ANALYST CALL

Judgment: Speculative Confidence: medium Key evidence: Q1 2026 revenue up 25% YoY and Non-GAAP net income up 99% YoY; Management guidance for Q2 2026 revenue of $98.5M-$101.5M (28% growth); Largest sales pipeline in company history with new flagship customers scaling spend. Key risks: Current price is 17.4% below conservative entry with a forming coil structure; Very high current ATR (7.0%) indicates elevated volatility and potential for sharp downside if support fails; Integration risk of TVision acquisition not yet fully quantified in financials. Expected horizon: 3 to 6 months for the setup to resolve into a confirmed breakout or invalidation.