WEBTOON Entertainment (NASDAQ:WBTN) reported first-quarter 2026 revenue that declined slightly from a year earlier, while profitability improved as the digital comics and storytelling platform cited stronger gross margins, cost discipline and growth in paying users.
Founder and CEO Junkoo Kim said the company is investing in tools for creators, expanding its Disney collaboration and continuing to pursue intellectual property adaptations across film, television and webcomics. CFO David Lee said the company remains focused on returning to double-digit revenue growth by the end of the year, while investing in creators, content and users.
