Overview
Playtika Q3 revenue slightly beats analyst expectations, growing 8.7% yr/yr
Record DTC revenue of $209.3 mln, up 20% yr/yr
Adjusted net income rises 16.3% yr/yr, reflecting strong operational leverage
Outlook
Playtika reaffirms full-year revenue guidance of $2.70 to $2.75 bln
Company maintains full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance between $715 and $740 mln
Playtika's strategy focuses on growing direct-to-consumer mix and enhancing cash generation
Result Drivers
DTC REVENUE GROWTH - Record DTC platforms revenue increased 19% sequentially and 20% yr/yr, driven by contributions from Bingo Blitz, June’s Journey, and Solitaire Grand Harvest
ACQUISITION STRATEGY - SuperPlay's strong performance validates Playtika's acquisition strategy, contributing to business model leverage
STRATEGIC RESOURCE REALLOCATION - Co's strategy to deepen player relationships and reallocate resources to high-return opportunities is strengthening its portfolio
Playtika shares jumped 7.2% in premarket trading.
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Revenue | Slight Beat* | $674.60 mln | $669.60 mln (9 Analysts) |
Q3 Net Income | $39.10 mln | ||
Q3 Credit Adjusted EBITDA | $217.50 mln | ||
Q3 Credit Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 32.20% | ||
Q3 Operating Income | $98.40 mln |
*Applies to a deviation of less than 1%; not applicable for per-share numbers.
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 5 "strong buy" or "buy", 7 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the online services peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Playtika Holding Corp is $5.50, about 31.8% above its November 5 closing price of $3.75
The stock recently traded at 6 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 7 three months ago
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