August 2026 at a glance

The four numbers that matter most, with the last twelve months for context. Select any figure to chart it.

The critical four

Aug 25 to Aug 26, cash basis

August revenue was $9,854, down 11% on Jul. That dip is seasonal: it is still up 45% on Aug 25.

Everything you billed and collected in the month, after discounts and refunds.

Margins

How many cents of every sales dollar you keep.

  • Gross margin
  • Net margin

Gross margin 76.5%, net margin 42.0% in August. Net margin is before owner draws.

Year to date vs last year

Jan–Aug 2026 compared with the same months of 2025.

  • 2026
  • 2025

How you compare

Last 12 months as a share of revenue, against 45 real estate media businesses on the same chart of accounts.

All benchmarks

  • Software & subscriptions

    Worth a look

    You 4.4% · firm median 2.4% · +2.0 pts

    At the median you would keep about $2,310 more a year.

  • Contract photographers

    Better than most

    You 0.7% · firm median 13.5% · −12.9 pts

  • Insurance

    In the typical range

    You 1.1% · firm median 0.6% · +0.5 pts

Vendor watch

Payees whose Aug 2026 bill ran above their own 12-month average, plus anything new.

Vendor view

  • Adorama

    First billed recently

    $392New

  • Vistaprint

    Usually $44 a month

    $220+$175 vs avg

  • Google Ads

    Usually $101 a month

    $188+$87 vs avg

  • Meta Ads

    Usually $209 a month

    $283+$74 vs avg

  • Ally Financial

    Usually $163 a month

    $205+$41 vs avg