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If you invested $1,000 in Trump Media on its first day, here’s what it’s worth today

Trump Media & Technology Group swung to a $410 million profit in the third quarter after posting a loss in the second quarter, driven by gains from its equity holdings and early access social media products. Shares surged 10 percent in late trading, adding about $30 million to Donald Trump's stake. An investment of $1,000 on the company's first day of trading would be worth roughly $200 today, based on the stock's decline from its initial price near $70 to around $14. The company also reported revenue growth from its Truth API service.

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  • ✓ Trump Media reported a $410 million profit in the third quarter after a loss in the second quarter.
  • ✓ Shares of Truth Social's parent company surged 10 percent, making Donald Trump about $30 million richer.
  • ✓ The Truth API service contributed to revenue growth for the company.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 5 independent reporting domains (50% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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The company reported a third-quarter profit of $410 million following a second-quarter loss, and its shares rose 10 percent in after-hours trading.

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  1. Trump Media Posts Q3 Profit as Stock Gains Lift Stake Value

    Trump Media & Technology Group swung to a $410 million profit in the third quarter after posting a loss in the second quarter, driven by gains from its equity holdings and early access social media products. Shares surged 10 percent in late trading, adding about $30 million to Donald Trump's stake. An investment of $1,000 on the company's first day of trading would be worth roughly $200 today, based on the stock's decline from its initial price near $70 to around $14. The company also reported revenue growth from its Truth API service.

    Why it matters

    Trump Media began trading publicly in March 2024 after merging with a blank-check company. Its stock opened near $70 but fell sharply in subsequent months before the recent surge. The third-quarter profit marks a reversal from the second-quarter loss, though the results were heavily influenced by investment gains rather than core advertising operations. Donald Trump remains the company's largest shareholder, so share price movements directly affect his personal wealth.

    What is confirmed

    • Trump Media reported a $410 million profit in the third quarter after a loss in the second quarter.
    • Shares of Truth Social's parent company surged 10 percent, making Donald Trump about $30 million richer.
    • The Truth API service contributed to revenue growth for the company.

    Still unconfirmed

    • An investment of $1,000 on the company's first trading day would be worth about $200 today.

    What to watch next

    • Fourth-quarter earnings results and whether the profit can be sustained without investment gains
    • Further movements in the share price and their effect on Donald Trump's stake value
    • Expansion of early access social media products and Truth API revenue
    Sources used for this update (5)
    1. Reuters — Trump Media swings to quarterly profit; Truth API boosts revenue
    2. Mother Jones — Trump Is Selling Early Access to Social Media Posts. The Gambit Is Starting to Pay Off.
    3. Yahoo Finance — The Holdings That Sank Trump Media in Q2 Lifted It to a $410 Million Profit in Q3
    4. TheStreet — If you invested $1,000 in Trump Media on its first day, here’s what it’s worth today
    5. Forbes — Trump Is $30 Million Richer As Shares Of Truth Social’s Parent Company Surge 10%
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