Digital Turbine shares surge 18.42% premarket on strong Q3 earnings, 76% EBITDA growth, and AI-driven international expansion.

Digital Turbine Inc. (APPS) surged 18.42% in premarket trading following the release of its Q3 2026 earnings results, which highlighted 12% year-over-year revenue growth to $151.4 million, driven by 19% growth in its App Growth Platform and over 60% international expansion in On Device Solutions. The company reported a 76% year-over-year increase in adjusted EBITDA to $38.8 million (26% margin), alongside a reduced debt leverage ratio from 5x to 3x. Management emphasized strategic AI/ML integration via a Google Cloud partnership, enhancing operational efficiency and ad targeting, while securing partnerships with three major global gaming companies for its Single Tap platform. CEO Bill Stone highlighted the positive impact of Google’s Gemini announcement on distribution demand and AI-driven margin expansion. Despite challenges in U.S. device volumes and reliance on non-GAAP metrics, the earnings call underscored momentum in international markets and technological innovation, aligning with the stock’s sharp premarket rise.