Zillow Q1 Profit Hits $46 Million Despite 3% Drop in Monthly Traffic

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Zillow reported a net profit of $46 million for the first quarter, surpassing analyst estimates despite a 3% decline in monthly unique users. The results demonstrated robust share gains driven by the expansion of seller tools such as Preview and Showcase, alongside a 96% surge in mortgage revenue. However, profit margins are currently facing near-term pressure from elevated legal costs and advertising expenses. These operational headwinds are expected to ease by year-end, supporting the company's long-term efficiency goals. While platform traffic remains a point of observation, the expansion of adjusted EBITDA margins to 27% underscores the success of Zillow's strategic pivot. Investors are now monitoring how the integration of deep workflow solutions will balance temporary cost pressures with sustained growth in the Real Estate Tech lifecycle.

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