Emmanuel Ochayi
Former President Donald Trump’s fortunes took a nosedive as shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, the owner of Truth Social, plummeted by 21% on Monday.
This drop translates to a $1 billion decrease in Trump’s net worth. The company’s recent woes were attributed to significant losses and minimal revenue reported for the previous year.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelIn a regulatory filing, Trump Media disclosed a substantial loss of $58 million in 2023, a contrast to the $50.5 million profit recorded in 2022. Revenue figures were equally dismal, with only $4.1 million generated in 2023, a meager improvement from $1.5 million the year before.
Trump’s ownership in the company, represented by 78.8 million shares, now stands at a diminished value of $3.8 billion, marking a stark decline from the $6.3 billion valuation observed just a week prior.
This drastic shift in valuation reflects the company’s struggle to meet market expectations and maintain investor confidence.
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Despite initial optimism surrounding Truth Social’s launch and subsequent market performance, the recent downturn has raised concerns among investors and industry experts alike. Kara Swisher, a prominent tech journalist, expressed skepticism, likening the company’s revenue generation to that of a child’s lemonade stand.
She remarked to CNN, “If your child had a lemonade stand, it would make more money than this. But if people are willing to pay for it, this is what people pay for. It’s inexplicable.”
The market reaction to Truth Social’s financial disclosures has been swift and severe. While the company’s shares had surged by nearly 200% earlier in the year, Monday’s decline underscores growing uncertainty regarding its long-term viability.
Wall Street’s valuation of the company, initially reaching as high as $11 billion, plummeted to approximately $8.8 billion following the recent revelations.
The future of Trump Media & Technology Group and its flagship platform, Truth Social, remains uncertain amidst mounting financial challenges.
As the company endeavors to navigate these turbulent waters, investors and industry observers are closely monitoring developments, eager to discern whether Truth Social can overcome its current setbacks and regain its footing in the competitive social media landscape.
Emmanuel Ochayi is a journalist. He is a graduate of the University of Lagos, School of first choice and the nations pride. Emmanuel is keen on exploring writing angles in different areas, including Business, climate change, politics, Education, and others.
