LEGALZOOM.COM, INC.
For the period ended Sep 30, 2026. Filed Nov 4, 2026.
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Sep 30, 2026 · Filed Nov 4, 2026
What changed in Risk Factors?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-06-30; filed 2026-08-05.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-09-30; filed 2026-11-04.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Previous wording
For the past few years, a significant amount of our revenue has been derived from our subscriptions for small businesses and individuals. In 2025 and the six months ended June 30, 2026, approximately 65% and 64%, respectively, of our revenue came from subscriptions. Subscriptions have primarily originated from transactional customers who opted to become subscribers. For us to maintain or improve our operating results, including our revenue growth rate, it is important that we convert transactional customers into subscribers, retain our existing subscribers and that our existing subscribers expand their use of our platform. However, subscriptions may be terminated at any time, and the rate at which we retain our subscribers may decline or fluctuate as a result of a number of factors, including subscribers’ satisfaction or dissatisfaction with our platform, the effectiveness of our customer support services, the quality and perceived quality of the services we provide, our pricing and the pricing of competing products or services, the lifecycle of our customers’ businesses and their evolving needs, the effects of global economic conditions, regulatory changes and reductions in subscribers’ discretionary income and spending levels. As a result, we cannot accurately predict subscription renewal rates or the number of existing or new customers that will subscribe to our services, including whether customers will continue to subscribe at the same rate as they have historically. During 2025, we experienced a deceleration in our subscription revenue growth rate. If our subscription revenue growth rate does not continue to improve, our business, results of operations, financial condition and future prospects would be adversely affected. If the growth of our subscription business, including our subscription revenue growth rate, falls below the expectations of the public market, securities analysts or investors, the price of our common stock could also be harmed.
Current wording
For the past few years, a significant amount of our revenue has been derived from our subscriptions for small businesses and individuals. In 2025 and the nine months ended September 30, 2026, approximately 65% and 66%, respectively, of our revenue came from subscriptions. Subscriptions have primarily originated from transactional customers who opted to become subscribers at the time of formation. For us to maintain or improve our operating results, including our revenue growth rate, it is important that we convert transactional customers into subscribers, retain our existing subscribers and that our existing subscribers expand their use of our platform. However, subscriptions may be terminated at any time, and the rate at which we retain our subscribers may decline or fluctuate as a result of a number of factors, including subscribers’ satisfaction or dissatisfaction with our platform, the effectiveness of our customer support services, the quality and perceived quality of the services we provide, our pricing and the pricing of competing products or services, the lifecycle of our customers’ businesses and their evolving needs, the effects of global economic conditions, regulatory changes and reductions in subscribers’ discretionary income and spending levels. As a result, we cannot accurately predict subscription renewal rates or the number of existing or new customers that will subscribe to our services, including whether customers will continue to subscribe at the same rate as they have historically. During 2025, we experienced a deceleration in our subscription revenue growth rate. If our subscription revenue growth rate does not continue to improve, our business, results of operations, financial condition and future prospects would be adversely affected. If the growth of our subscription business, including our subscription revenue growth rate, falls below the expectations of the public market, securities analysts or investors, the price of our common stock could also be harmed.
Previous wording
Since inception, we have incurred an accumulated deficit and may incur net losses in the foreseeable future. As of June 30, 2026, we had an accumulated deficit of $1,217.9 million.
Current wording
Since inception, we have incurred an accumulated deficit and may incur net losses in the foreseeable future. As of September 30, 2026, we had an accumulated deficit of $1,224.5 million.
Previous wording
Our success depends on our ability to provide innovative features that make our platform useful for existing and prospective customers. We have invested and intend to continue to invest resources in technology and development to continue improving the simplicity and effectiveness of our platform. As generative AI tools become more prevalent, potential customers may view these tools as replacements to some of the services we provide. We must continue to integrate AI into our services in a differentiated manner in order to attract new customers. There is no assurance that our past or future investments in any changes or developments to our platform will provide us with the benefits we expect.
Current wording
Our success depends on our ability to provide innovative features that make our platform useful for existing and prospective customers. We have invested and intend to continue to invest resources in technology and development to continue improving the simplicity and effectiveness of our platform. As AI_powered tools become more prevalent, potential customers may use these tools as alternatives to some of the services we provide. We must continue to integrate AI into our services in a differentiated manner in order to attract new customers. There is no assurance that our past or future investments in any changes or developments to our platform will provide us with the benefits we expect.
Previous wording
Any of our existing competitors, or other potential competitors that have not yet entered the market, have developed and may continue to develop innovative and cost-effective services, including automated corporate formation document processing, that target our existing and potential customers. Some of our competitors and potential competitors are larger and have greater name recognition, longer operating histories, more established customer relationships and significantly greater resources than we do. As a result, our competitors may be able to respond more quickly and effectively than we can to new or changing opportunities, technologies, standards, or customer requirements. We expect to face increasing competition from offline and online legal services providers in our market, including through their use of AI, and our failure to effectively compete with these providers could result in revenue reductions, reduced margins, or loss of market share, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and future prospects.
Current wording
Any of our existing competitors, or other potential competitors that have not yet entered the market, have developed and may continue to develop innovative and cost-effective services, including automated business formation and related services, that target our existing and potential customers. Some of our competitors and potential competitors are larger and have greater name recognition, longer operating histories, more established customer relationships and significantly greater resources than we do. As a result, our competitors may be able to respond more quickly and effectively than we can to new or changing opportunities, technologies, standards, or customer requirements. We expect to face increasing competition from offline and online legal services providers in our market, including through their use of AI, and our failure to effectively compete with these providers could result in revenue reductions, reduced margins, or loss of market share, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and future prospects.